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Council: red‑tagged former Jefferson High School, gym must be demolished and asbestos abated
Summary
After an executive session, City Attorney S. LaFleur‑Sayler told the council that an addendum to the purchase agreement requires demolition and asbestos abatement for the red‑tagged former Jefferson High School and gym; the city will reiterate those requirements to the buyer’s attorney.
City Attorney S. LaFleur‑Sayler told the Jefferson City Council that the Addendum to the Purchase Agreement for the abandoned Jefferson School "specifies that the red tagged structures shall be demolished and removed and all asbestos abated." The addendum, she said, was signed by John Wakefield and JET Enterprises, LLC (Thomas E. Johnson).
The council moved into executive session at 7:01 p.m. to discuss the legal matter and reconvened at 7:10 p.m. CA LaFleur‑Sayler said she will send a letter to the lawyer representing JET Enterprises to reiterate the demolition and asbestos‑abatement requirements spelled out in the addendum. No vote was taken on further city action during the public portion of the meeting.
Why it matters: the requirement that red‑tagged structures be demolished and asbestos abated sets clear remediation steps for the site’s transfer and affects cleanup timelines and contractor responsibilities. Council members asked for the legal assurances to be formalized in writing and for staff to follow up with the buyer’s counsel.
