Board rejects 50‑year Flynn lease; votes to demolish dilapidated Flynn structure

Board members questioned the value of a late proposal from a former leaseholder for the Flynn property that would have granted a 50‑year nonrevocable limited‑restriction lease at $2,000 per year.

"I don't see any advantage to us exercising anything like this," Mike, Parks and Facilities staff, said, criticizing the term and the low annual payment and urging alternatives. Several committee members agreed that a 50‑year term at that price was inappropriate and discussed carving out only the quarry for short‑term use or seeking additional concept proposals.

Speakers named Bob, Jim Button and Chris were discussed as potential external resources to help brainstorm or present ideas; members suggested forming a smaller working group or inviting those individuals to the next meeting to develop viable options. Board members also discussed liability and public‑safety concerns tied to quarry access and the dilapidated building on the property.

A committee member moved that the county proceed with demolition of the dilapidated Flynn structure. "I'll make a motion that the county proceed with the demolition of the dilapidated Flynn structure," the member said. The chair asked for a second (Sam Moore was named), the board voted "Aye," and the motion passed.

After the vote members discussed outreach and safety steps: limiting public access until unsafe structures are removed, preparing a bid package if harvesting granite is pursued (by tonnage), and inviting interested parties to future meetings for brainstorming. Staff said demolition could occur within a week and that bids to harvest granite could be developed if the board wanted to pursue that route.

The board did not adopt any long‑term lease or binding arrangement during this session and instructed staff to gather options and bring interested stakeholders to further discussions.