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County sets Nov. 19 tax-forfeiture sale; citizens offer van donation for Traverse Care Center

Traverse County Board of Commissioners · October 7, 2025
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Summary

Auditor/Treasurer Kit Johnson set a tax-forfeiture sale for Nov. 19, 2025 at 9:00 a.m.; a private group offered to purchase and donate a van for the Traverse Care Center if the management company Minnewaska withdraws, and staff will work out legal terms.

On Oct. 7 the Board set a tax-forfeiture sale of two parcels for Nov. 19, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., on a motion by Commissioner Dwight Nelson seconded by Commissioner Chad Metz.

Auditor/Treasurer Kit Johnson told the Board a private group wants to buy a van and donate it to the County for use at the Traverse Care Center if the facility’s management company, Minnewaska, leaves. County Attorney Matt Franzese said the County could structure a lease with Minnewaska; County Coordinator Lisa Zahl reported speaking with Minnewaska representative Chris Knoll, who proposed donating the van to the Care Center and documenting in a contract that the vehicle remains with the Care Center if the manager stops providing services. The Board asked staff to work out details and report back.

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