By Shannon McFarlin WENK/WTPR News Director
Paris, Tenn.—At a busy meeting of the Henry County Commission Monday night, commissioners heard that two delinquent property issues may soon be resolved.
County Attorney Rob Whitfield said a potential buyer has offered $31,000 for the now-closed East Side Market on Washington St. The property had been on the tax delinquency list and is listed as being owned by Y and G LLC.
The Chancery Court also has set aside the delinquent tax sale on former Puryear School property because it constituted an economic and environmental hardship. The property is owned by the owners of Towne Square Center, the nursing home in Puryear, which is located right across the street. They had been delinquent in tax payments and Whitfield reported there is some activity now by the property owners.
In other business:
–The commission approved a resolution to quitclaim certain real estate to the Henry County Medical Center. Through a clerical error, it was discovered that the county never formalized transfer of the real estate to the hospital—known then by Henry County Hospital District—when it was formed March 17, 1953.
County Mayor Brent Greer recommended the resolution, noting “This will clear up something that’s been this way since March 17, 1953.”
–The commission appointed Mike Shankle to the Henry County 911 Board to replace Pam French, who resigned for personal reasons. French is the Big Sandy Postmistress and found it difficult to get to meetings. Shankle is the former County EMA Director.
–The commission re-appointed Mary Nell Grooms to the Board of Zoning Appeals.
–Upon recommendation of the County Road Board, the commissioners added Fieldstone Drive to the county road system. Residents of Fieldstone Drive were in attendance at the meeting.
County Mayor Brent Greer gives reports to commission, as County Attorney Rob Whitfield, left, listens, and County Clerk Donna Craig takes notes. (Shannon McFarlin photo).
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