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Stratford selectboard agrees to sell tax-deeded lots with $4,000 minimum bids despite one dissent
Summary
A member of the public asked whether the board would sell 2024 tax-deeded lots "as is" or clean them up; the board approved placing the lots up for sale with a minimum bid of $4,000 per lot. Selectman Ron Scott Jr. recorded a 'no' vote; the motion carried.
Suzanne Goulet asked the Stratford Selectboard on Oct. 6 whether the board had reviewed tax-deeded property from 2024 and whether the lots should be sold "as is" or cleaned up first. The board discussed advertising the sale and agreed to prepare an ad for review before publication in the newspaper and on the town website and social media.
The board agreed to sell the lots that abut the property in question, setting a minimum bid of $4,000 per lot. Charlie Goulet moved to approve the sale plan and Selectman Harry Juergens seconded; Selectman Ron Scott Jr. stated he was opposed to the vote, and the motion "moved forward," indicating the sale plan was approved by the board as recorded in the transcript.
The minutes excerpt does not list a full roll-call tally or specify cleanup responsibilities, how bids will be evaluated, or a timeline for advertising and sale. Board members said the advertisement will be brought back to the board for review before it is posted.
