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New owner of Halstead Hospital property outlines 1–3–5 redevelopment plan, says site "will not be a hospital again"
Summary
James Rollins Sr., who said he bought the Halstead Hospital and Inn properties through Covenant Global Missions and CBJR Enterprises, presented a phased 1–3–5 redevelopment plan and said the site would not be returned to a hospital but could be used for medical-science purposes. He pledged transparency and a local engineering team to develop the project.
James Rollins Sr., president and CEO of Covenant Global Missions Inc. and CBJR Enterprises LLC, introduced himself to the Halstead City Council on Oct. 27 as the new owner of the former Halstead Hospital and Halstead Inn properties and outlined a phased redevelopment approach.
Rollins described a "1–3–5" plan that would stage short-term work in year one, intermediate development by year three and full project completion by year five. He said the property would not be returned to a hospital: "it would not be a hospital again, due to the number of other hospitals in the area and the lack of need for another." Rollins added his team includes engineers who would be in Halstead during the week to meet with city staff and stakeholders about possible uses, including medical-science related purposes.
Mayor Travis welcomed Rollins and invited councilmembers to ask questions. Councilmembers sought clarity on Rollins's affiliations and approach to community engagement; Rollins said Covenant Global Missions is a nonprofit and CBJR Enterprises is the private entity that acquired other parcels. Councilmember Shawna Will advised transparency to build local support, noting the site's history as a community focal point and the potential for skepticism where the property has become an eyesore.
Rollins said his prior volunteer and council experience informed his approach to local accountability and communication. The council did not take formal action; Rollins's team will continue discussions with city staff and engineers in the coming days.
