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Haysi council to pursue county conveyance of vacant lots for parking, recreation and community uses
Summary
Mayor Larry Yates proposed acquiring several vacant lots from Dickenson County for uses including parking for polling, a pickleball court, a community garden and trail-related programming; the council voted unanimously to move forward with county requests to convey allowed parcels.
The Haysi Town Council on June 9 agreed to pursue the transfer of several vacant lots from Dickenson County for public uses including parking, recreation and potential outdoor programming.
Mayor Larry D. Yates outlined specific parcels and suggested uses, saying the Pawn Shop lot could accommodate "a pickleball court, picnic tables, lights, and fence," while the lot at the former Katy Jo Powers residence could become a community garden in partnership with the Dickenson County Extension Office. He also proposed using the lot near the Russell Fork Trail Center for parking, drive-thru voting or trail programs; he said County Administrator Larry Barton and Sandlick District Supervisor Richard Thacker were supportive of the concept.
Council Member Carter Branham moved and Susan Tiller seconded a motion to move forward with obtaining vacant lots from Dickenson County that the county would allow; the motion passed unanimously. Mayor Yates said deed research has already begun and estimated that, if placed on the county agenda, transfer could take 90–180 days.
The council did not commit to specific site improvements or funding during the June meeting; members asked the mayor to follow up with the county to secure placement on the Board of Supervisors' agenda.
