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Knox County Council approves 10-year tax abatement for Wagler Custom Homes project
Summary
The Council approved a 10-year abatement for Wagler Custom Homes (L3RK LLC) after Phil O'Haver described a two-phase project near Sandborn; phase two would add about $600,000 and four employees roughly a year later. Motion passed 7-0.
Phil O'Haver, representing Wagler Custom Homes (L3RK LLC), presented a two‑phase project at the June 9 Knox County Council meeting. O'Haver said phase one would fund construction of a new facility west of Blue Jay Junction in Sandborn and that phase two — anticipated roughly 12 months after initial construction — would add about $600,000 in investment and four additional employees.
After brief discussion the Council voted to approve the requested 10‑year tax abatement. The motion was made by Rich Chattin and seconded by Jay Yochum and passed unanimously, 7-0. O'Haver indicated he will follow up with county counsel Drew Porter on next steps for the abatement process.
The minutes do not list project-specific dollar totals beyond the phase-two estimate, nor do they record any conditions placed on the abatement. Additional hearings or documentation with County Counsel will be required before any abatement is finalized.
