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NEW CUMBERLAND -- New Cumberland Council and the Hancock County Commission are in discussions about the possibility of the county purchasing the current New Cumberland City Building, according to members of city council.
As part of their meeting Monday evening, members of city council discussed a potential real estate intergovernmental agreement, which Mayor Will White indicated would be between the City of New Cumberland and the Hancock County Commission for the sale of the city building.
Councilman Michael Watkins noted early discussions have taken place, specifically mentioning conversations between himself and County Commissioner Eron Chek, which will lead to further negotiations between the two bodies.
"She wants to have at least two of them come here," he said.
City officials indicated their intentions to request a price of $100,000, noting it would equate to approximately two years of rent the city would earn from current tenants. This, they said, would give the city time as it moves forward with plans for a new city building.
"We want to stay in the building until we have a new building ready," White said.
The New Cumberland City Building, once used as New Cumberland Elementary School, is located next to the Hancock County Courthouse.
In other business, the New Cumberland Council:
Observed a moment of silence in honor of Councilmember Judy Bartley, who died unexpectedly March 10, at the age of 81.
Approved a request for an agreement with the Hancock County Public Service District to relocate a city water line currently located in the PSD office's parking lot as part of plans for the PSD to expand its offices. Water Operator Pat Jones noted the line relocation would be done at the PSD's expense. City Solicitor Kevin Pearl explained a conflict waiver would be needed, as his firm represents both parties.
Agreed to provide $100 to the New Cumberland Volunteers, formerly the Garden Club, to provide prizes for a Memorial Day decorating contest.
Discussed the possibility of establishing a community Christmas tree at Hines Park, with Jones asked to direct staff to remove some shrubs and a sign to make necessary room.
Approved Draw 22 for the city's sewer project in the amount of $12,866.16, and a change order of $1,670 for the water project as a result of a rewiring project in the vacuum station.