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Trustees discuss attempt to acquire building; owner not yet ready to transfer deed
Summary
Board members reported talking with an owner who indicated willingness in principle to sign a deed to the village but is not ready to transfer ownership; trustees asked staff to continue outreach and consider leasing while addressing potential back taxes.
Trustees discussed a property the village has been negotiating to acquire. A staff member said they "talked to Robert Franklin about this building" and reported Franklin "said he's gonna sign the deed over to the village, but he... ain't trying to sign it over right now." The board agreed to continue outreach and explore options.
Trustees raised leasing as an interim option given likely back taxes. One trustee advised that leasing might be preferable because of outstanding taxes and urged staff to speak with the owner and return with acquisition options and a timeline. The board tabled further formal action and asked staff to provide updates at a later meeting.
