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Commissioners Retain Law Firm to Resolve 911-Addressing and Unauthorized-Subdivision Dispute
Summary
Facing a complex unplatted subdivision and 911-addressing problems in the Longview extraterritorial jurisdiction, the court voted 5–0 to retain Allison Bass & McGee LLP for legal guidance; commissioners discussed recovering fees from the developer if violations are confirmed.
County staff described a complicated situation where lots sold as smaller tracts were never properly platted, leaving landowners without legal addresses and raising concerns for emergency-services access. Staff recommended hiring outside counsel experienced in 911 addressing and subdivision issues; the court approved a retainer for Allison Bass & McGee LLP to provide guidance.
A county official explained the urgency: "what's gonna happen is we're gonna wind up like Rose County ... and Harrison County is gonna be standing there with their britches down, and we'll wind up in a lawsuit," the official said, arguing the county should resolve addressing problems proactively. Commissioners expressed concern about paying legal fees and discussed whether fees could be recovered from the developer if the county identifies violations of subdivision rules. One commissioner noted that if the developer violated county subdivision rules "he should be subject to some kind of fine," and the court directed staff to proceed with the retainer and seek legal options for cost recovery.
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