Posted on September 12, 2019
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Efforts continue to try to bring the SYSCO property back under local control.
Ron Gifford with the Starke County Economic Development Foundation told the Hamlet Town Council Wednesday that the group has been able to make contact with a company representative. “We actually found an attorney that actually represents SYSCO,” Gifford explained.” It’s not a SYSCO attorney. It’s an outside attorney who indicated that SYSCO is willing to sell. But we’re still working with them to find out what the price is and see what we can do to get that back in our hands.”
Starke County officials have expressed interest in acquiring the property near Hamlet for potential development opportunities, after SYSCO failed to develop or market it. Some county officials have been calling for SYSCO to donate the land to the county.
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Monday, July 22, 2019
Starke County Government Leaders Continue Looking Toward Acquiring Sysco Property
Posted on July 22, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County government leaders, along with officials from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation, are reportedly working with some partners to possibly acquire the Sysco property in Hamlet.
Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert said a meeting with two entities to discuss the acquisition of the property in a potential partnership was held in the last couple of weeks.
County Council President Dave Pearman clarified that the county is hoping that they can work with Sysco officials in giving back to the county since their proposition failed to come to fruition that would have brought in hundreds of new jobs to the county several years ago.
Pearman also clarified that the county is not committing any money toward this project at this point as discussions continue.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County government leaders, along with officials from the Starke County Economic Development Foundation, are reportedly working with some partners to possibly acquire the Sysco property in Hamlet.
Foundation Executive Director Larry Wickert said a meeting with two entities to discuss the acquisition of the property in a potential partnership was held in the last couple of weeks.
County Council President Dave Pearman clarified that the county is hoping that they can work with Sysco officials in giving back to the county since their proposition failed to come to fruition that would have brought in hundreds of new jobs to the county several years ago.
Pearman also clarified that the county is not committing any money toward this project at this point as discussions continue.
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Starke County Council, Commissioners Discuss SYSCO Property, Moose Building
Posted on June 18, 2019
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County officials took up a discussion concerning the possible acquisition of the SYSCO property in Hamlet and the Knox Moose Family Center Monday night.
Council President Dave Pearman said nothing is concrete at this time. It was suggested by Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem to form a committee to consider various funding options available to the county.
One thing the committee members could do is review two certified appraisals for the property. The county cannot pay the asking price for the property and the county cannot pay more than the average of the two appraisals received, as explained by Norem.
Commission President Charlie Chesak and Starke County Council President Dave Pearman offered to be on that committee to move forward with discussion points for the possible acquisition of the SYSCO property. If acquired, the county could possibly divide the parcels for potential economic development.
In addition, a committee will be formed to look into acquiring the Knox Moose Family Center. Again, two certified appraisals would need to be obtained for the committee members to review and move forward. Commissioner Bryan Cavendar and Councilman Don White will serve on that committee.
The county could use the building for storage or office space, but no formal decision was made Monday night.
More information will be presented in a future meeting. A special meeting could convene with a recommendation, if needed.
Author Anita Goodan, WKVI
Starke County officials took up a discussion concerning the possible acquisition of the SYSCO property in Hamlet and the Knox Moose Family Center Monday night.
Council President Dave Pearman said nothing is concrete at this time. It was suggested by Starke County Commissioner Kathy Norem to form a committee to consider various funding options available to the county.
One thing the committee members could do is review two certified appraisals for the property. The county cannot pay the asking price for the property and the county cannot pay more than the average of the two appraisals received, as explained by Norem.
Commission President Charlie Chesak and Starke County Council President Dave Pearman offered to be on that committee to move forward with discussion points for the possible acquisition of the SYSCO property. If acquired, the county could possibly divide the parcels for potential economic development.
In addition, a committee will be formed to look into acquiring the Knox Moose Family Center. Again, two certified appraisals would need to be obtained for the committee members to review and move forward. Commissioner Bryan Cavendar and Councilman Don White will serve on that committee.
The county could use the building for storage or office space, but no formal decision was made Monday night.
More information will be presented in a future meeting. A special meeting could convene with a recommendation, if needed.
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