Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Historic Preservation topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Kingstree authorizes MOU with Williamsburg Historical Society to split appraisal costs; council member recuses
Summary
The Kingstree council authorized the town manager to enter a memorandum of understanding with the Williamsburg Historical Society to split the cost of appraising two acres near the recreation center; Councilman C.M. Hammet recused himself because he serves as president of the Historical Society.
The Kingstree Town Council on June 16 authorized the town manager to enter a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Williamsburg Historical Society to share the cost of an appraisal for two acres adjacent to the recreation center.
Town Manager Kippton W. Coker told the council the appraisal is intended solely to determine market value; if the town chooses not to pursue purchase after the appraisal, the contract would be null and void. Coker said five charities are involved in the property matter and that contacting all parties could take about a year.
Councilwoman Chris Williams moved to authorize the town manager to enter the MOU; Councilman Derek Fitts seconded. The motion carried with the remaining members. Councilman C.M. (Bubba) Hammet recused himself from the vote because he serves as president of the Williamsburg Historical Society and is a representative for a party involved with the land; the recusal was noted in the meeting record.
Why it matters: the appraisal and any potential purchase would affect town-owned property near public recreation facilities and could require future council action and funding decisions. The MOU at this stage is limited to cost-sharing for an appraisal and does not obligate the town to buy the land.
Next steps: the town will coordinate and pay half of the appraisal cost and report results to the council once the appraisal and outreach to other parties are complete.
