Commissioners introduce ordinance to authorize purchase of 16,874 sq ft at 6915 Main Street; public hearing set for July 23

Commissioners on June 18 moved to introduce Ordinance 25-05 to authorize the purchase of 16,874 square feet of land owned by Kathleen Snyder for $200,000 and to allow the president of the commissioners to execute deeds and plats necessary for the property-line revision.

Town staff said the settlement is contingent on approval of a subdivision to create the new lot and on adoption of Ordinance 25-05. Commissioner Bryon Callahan moved to introduce the ordinance; Commissioner Tom Willis seconded and the motion passed 3-0. The commission scheduled a public hearing on Ordinance 25-05 for July 23 at 6 p.m.

Separately, staff reported that Rauch reviewed updated cost estimates for the Wheatland project and recommended approval; if commissioners approve the estimates at a future meeting, the developer will be required to provide sureties for legal review by Town Attorney Lyndsey Ryan and final approval by the commission.

During public comment, Paul Cain asked why bulk-collection rules are under review and whether more land was needed at Old Wharf; staff said bulk collection is becoming more expensive to the town and that the town does not formally own much of the area currently used as parkland. Bill Mills said his property next to the plant is not for sale and he opposed any plant expansion; he also asked whether a demolition permit had been issued for work at 6916 Main Street and requested documentation of any drainage easements; staff said they would investigate those questions.