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Washington council authorizes agreement to transfer Callaway Plantation and Fitzpatrick Hotel
Summary
After executive session, the council approved a motion authorizing an agreement with Wilkes W. Barnett to transfer the Callaway Plantation and Fitzpatrick Hotel, directed staff to complete required notices and hearings, and asked the city attorney to draft transfer documents; vote was 6-0.
Following an executive session on May 11, the Washington City Council returned to open session and voted unanimously to authorize execution of an agreement with Wilkes W. Barnett for the transfer of two city properties identified as Callaway Plantation and the Fitzpatrick Hotel.
The motion, made by Council Member David Fisher and seconded by Council Member Larry Hill, directed staff to complete required notices and public hearings and directed the city attorney to prepare the documents necessary to transfer ownership. The roll-call vote was 6-0 in favor.
Why it matters: The authorization begins a formal transfer process that will include public-notice steps and preparation of legal instruments. The council’s action in open session followed a closed executive-session discussion on real estate matters; the executive session affidavit recorded that the council discussed one litigation and one personnel matter during the closed session and reconvened at 7:48 p.m.
The council did not provide further details about sale price, closing dates, or conditions in the open minutes; those specifics will be reflected in the legal documents prepared by the city attorney and in public hearing records required by the transfer process.
Next steps: Staff will complete required notices and public hearings and the city attorney will draft transfer documents as directed by the council’s motion.
