Taylor board accepts Lofgrens’ $15,000 offer for Northwoods parcels; keeps zoning R‑1

Trustees voted April 14 to accept an offer by Eric and Brandon Lofgren to buy two open parcels in the Northwoods Addition for $15,000, with a deduction of $12,166.55 for prior clearing work (Greenleaf Sales Order #204), leaving a net payment to the Village of Taylor of $2,833.45.

Trustee Sheryl Narva moved to accept the offer while leaving the parcels zoned R‑1 Residential; Trustee Cathy Rose seconded and the motion carried with six yes votes. President Joe Kniseley reviewed county parcel data using Beacon, noting the parcels total 5.17 acres before removing unusable acreage and waterways — approximately 3.5 usable acres — and the Lofgrens told trustees they had contacted Jackson County Land Conservation about possibly reestablishing a waterway. The Lofgrens said they may pursue housing or agricultural uses depending on feasibility and market conditions; the timeline for any redevelopment could be one to two years.

The board also agreed to move forward with Caldwell Banker as the listing agent for four remaining residential lots on Elm Lane. Trustees approved routine financial motions the same night: the Treasurer’s Report was approved, unpaid bills were authorized for payment (General Fund $18,889.77; Water $1,417.83; Sewer $5,584.29), and a matured landfill CD was rolled into a nine‑month CD at 4.25%.

Separately, trustees approved a building permit for 130 Church Street to replace electrical service and move the meter; the permit motion was made by Trustee Cathy Rose and seconded by Trustee Bob Hulett and passed with six yes votes.

The village accepted the sale and will proceed with closing steps per its standard procedures; trustees did not approve any immediate rezoning changes to the property beyond retaining R‑1 status at the time of the vote.