Sale of Colonial Heights Middle School

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Minutes for August 4, 2022 BOE Meeting

4. Public Comment - Agenda Items

Dr. Bob Brown, representing Lakeway Christian Academy (Tri Cities Christian School), addressed the board regarding their offer of $2 million for Colonial Heights Middle School property. Dr. Brown asked the board to reconsider the restriction of not allowing the property to be used as a school.

Mr. Mike Hale, resident near CHMS, addressed the board regarding the razing of the CHMS building. He spoke on behalf of others that live in the neighborhood. He said the community would prefer the property be sold to Lakeway Christian, as they feel the property would be improved and well taken care of.

Mrs. Angie Stanley, County Commissioner representing Colonial Heights, asked the board to lift the restriction of not allowing the CHMS property to be used as a school.

6.a.a. Colonial Heights Property Motion Passed:

Motion that Colonial Heights Middle School property be declared surplus and that all restrictions other than those in the original deed be removed and that the property be sold by internet auction to the highest bidder above a minimum bid of $2,000,000 with the right of Sullivan County Board of Education to reject any or all bids passed with a motion by Mr. Randall Jones and a second by Mr. Michael Hughes.

Mr. Michael Hughes: Yes

Mr. Mark Ireson: Yes

Mr. Randall Jones: Yes

Mr. Matthew Price: Yes

Mr. Paul Robinson: Yes

Dr. Mary Rouse: Yes

Mr. Matthew Spivey: Yes

Minutes for October 18, 2022 BOE Meeting

6.a. Colonial Heights Property Motion Passed: Motion to accept the high bid of $2.3 million from Lakeway Christian Schools and to send resolution to the County Commission for acceptance of this bid passed with a motion by Mr. Mark Ireson and a second by Mr. Paul Robinson.

Mr. Michael Hughes: Yes

Mr. Mark Ireson: Yes

Mr. Randall Jones: Yes

Mr. Matthew Price: Yes

Mr. Paul Robinson: Yes

Dr. Mary Rouse: Yes

Mr. Matthew Spivey: Yes