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Committee declines purchase of parcels EN-423 and EN-421 after review
Summary
After discussing criteria in the Oneida County 15-year plan, the committee voted July 7 not to pursue purchase of two parcels—EN-423 (≈40 acres) and EN-421—citing limited county benefit and prior opposition to more public land acquisition.
The Oneida County Forestry, Land & Recreation Committee voted July 7 not to move forward with purchasing parcels EN-423 and EN-421 after a department summary and discussion of acquisition criteria. Chair Robert Almekinder moved not to pursue the acquisitions; Briggs seconded and the motion carried unanimously.
Forestry staff Nemec told members that EN-423 is approximately 40 acres and abuts county land on two sides, while EN-421 currently has no access. Members noted the parcels meet some criteria in the Oneida County 15-year plan but would not provide significant county benefit, and they referenced prior committee or county resolutions opposing additional public land purchases. The committee cited funding concerns in declining the purchase.
