Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Property topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Sportsmen’s club asks Saltville to seek SIDA land; council orders equipment inventory
Summary
Representatives of the North Fork Sportsmans Club requested less than one acre of SIDA property to improve security and the entrance; council asked the town manager to inventory on-site equipment and declare inoperable items surplus and approved the inventory motion unanimously.
Brandon Brown represented the North Fork Sportsmans Club at the May 13 council meeting to request a parcel of SIDA property for a separate entrance and security improvements. Brown read a letter (included in council packets) describing the club’s contributions to the community and asking that the Saltville Industrial Development Authority (SIDA) consider donating a parcel of less than one acre that contains right-of-way, water lines and possibly sewer.
Council discussion focused on ownership and cost implications. Councilman Cary Sauls raised concerns about potential town costs if a road to access the salt shed were required, estimating it could cost roughly $30,000. SIDA chairman Ron Orr told council he could not condone spending money to build a road only to give it away. Councilman Ryan Comer asked the club to obtain a quote for the cheapest way to grade and build a road; Mr. Brown said the club knew someone who might provide assistance.
Council agreed to have Town Manager Cecile Rosenbaum inventory equipment on the property, determine operability and declare items surplus if appropriate. On motion of Mr. Buchanan, seconded by Ms. Abramson, council approved making a list of inoperable equipment and declaring surplus; the roll-call vote was unanimous.
The club’s written letter (included in the packet) states the North Fork Sportsmans Club has paid over $100,000 to town and county in land payments and taxes and roughly $30,000 to nonprofit organizations, and offers to be responsible for survey, closing costs and fencing for the parcel if SIDA approves. Council did not direct formal land transfer at the May 13 meeting; next steps include SIDA consideration and any required surveys or cost estimates.
