City revisits sale of property issue
By ERIC CLARK
Staff Writer
The Marion City Commission revisited at Monday's meeting the issue pertaining to the sale of property near Second Street.
Merle Flaming requested to be placed on the agenda for the purpose of discussing his intentions of selling the land.
According to Flaming, he pays real estate taxes on the property and said he thinks he is entitled to the land.
The property in question is the former railroad right-of-way between First and Second streets and property that the city obtained with a quit-claim deed. The location is roughly 100 feet wide.
Flaming said he has a potential buyer for the land, and would like to find out whether or not he owns the land, and if he doesn't why he is paying taxes on the property.
The biggest issue pertaining to the property, lots 43, 45, and 47, is the owner of the property. The commissioners were unsure whether or not the city owns the property or whether Flaming owns the property. The railroad may also still have rights to the property regardless of whether or not the city or Flaming are the owners.
The commissioners elected to have director of public works Harvey Sanders meet with Flaming sometime this week to discuss particulars in relation to the matter.
Sanders said the city would need to hire a survey crew to reestablish the boundaries of the property in question.
The commission said they would like to hear from Sanders and Flaming at the next meeting.
The commission also:
n held a discussion about a proposed dog ordinance.
Jack Swain attended the meeting to voice his concerns about the vicious dogs in the city. Swain's dog was reportably killed by a Pit Bull.
City Attorney Dan Baldwin said he would like to visit with Police Chief Michel Soyez more about the issue before he drafts an ordinance.
Members of the commission decided to table the issue until next week.
n heard from Susan Cooper, economic development supervisor, about final designs for the new highway signs that will be on U.S.-56. Cooper said she would like the city to maintain a consistent "look" to the signs that are placed throughout the city.
The signs were previously approved by the commission, but final approval was given at Monday's meeting.
n approved the March financial statement, the investment and collateral report, and the quarterly financial statement after recommendation from city administrator David Mayfield.
n approved warrants in the amount of $19,429.60 and payroll in the amount of $23,041.24.
n heard from librarian Janet Marler about a ceremony that will be held Monday at the Library. The ceremony will mark a dedication service of the Homer E. Socolofsky Collection to Marion City Library. A reception will follow according to Marler.
