Commissioners undecided on selling property to MPD

MPD Chief Seth Herman claimed the law enforcement division at the moment leases the great deal for “spillover vehicles” and now wants to acquire the land. He mentioned the appraised benefit of the great deal is $220,000. Obtaining the more house downtown also will assist MPD if there is a have to have for expansion or extra workplaces, Herman mentioned.

County Commissioner Scott Ramsey claimed the lot is a “valuable county asset” and necessary inventory for the county, specifically as Midland expands.

County Judge Terry Johnson said it is not in the ideal desire of the taxpayer to keep on to important home and the advertising of the residence would support help local law enforcement.

Restaurant owner Chip Hight, whose places to eat consist of Mr. Chips Kitchen area, which is established to open up in the former Basin Burger area, questioned county leaders for consideration of leasing 10 to 15 areas for his clients.  Mr. Chips Kitchen area is positioned just north to the house county parking great deal.  

Pat McDaniel mentioned in the course of a time for community comment that he opposes these types of a sale for the reason that it is a great deal more affordable to personal a piece of house than have to invest in residence later on on.

County Lawyer Russell Malm reminded the court that considering that the sale is to another govt entity that the county does not have to go out for bid. 

Commissioners Luis Sanchez, Robin Donnelly and Randy Prude ended up not prepared to determine on the sale of the parking ton on Monday and each supported taking far more time.