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Commissioners direct attorney contact after repeated vandalism at Jane Neil's Park
Summary
Following reports of vandalism and a trailer on park property, commissioners directed maintenance manager Joe to contact the county attorney and personally notify the trailer occupant (referred to as Mr. Black); the board discussed whether the trailer is county property and noted a prior verbal agreement.
Lincoln County commissioners on Aug. 20 heard a maintenance report about repeated vandalism, a DUI incident and a trailer located on county property at Jane Neil's Park. Commissioners said the person living in the trailer had been described as a long‑standing informal caretaker under a verbal 'handshake' agreement from years earlier.
Maintenance manager Joe told the board he had not established county ownership of the trailer and recommended staff check property records. Commissioners discussed options including asking the county attorney about legal eviction procedures, issuing personal notice to the occupant and, if there is no legal basis to honor the handshake agreement, removing the occupant or establishing a formal contract with terms and compensation.
The board agreed that Joe should contact the county attorney and deliver personal notice to the occupant (identified in the discussion as Mr. Black), then follow the attorney's guidance on removal if necessary. Commissioners also discussed additional deterrents (security cameras, lighting, extra patrols) and said increased enforcement and formal notices may be necessary if verbal agreements cannot be substantiated.
No immediate removal took place during the meeting; the county attorney will be consulted and the commissioners asked staff to proceed with notice and appropriate legal steps.
