During Tuesday’s meeting, the Caldwell County Fiscal Court approved a resolution for the Industrial Building #4 project and discussed surplus action for old Health Department property.

Judge Executive Kota Young explained that adopting the resolution paves the way for transferring funds to the Princeton-Caldwell County Industrial Development Authority Special Purpose Government Entity to cover expenses for the Industrial Building #4 project.

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click to download audioJudge Young also explained a resolution on the agenda regarding the surplus property of the former Health Department on Hawthorne Street.

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District 2 Magistrate Jeff Boone made a motion to proceed with the resolution, which was seconded by District 4 Magistrate Jeff Simms. During the discussion, District 3 Magistrate Brent Stallings noted that if the property can be sold for $15,000, his main concern is addressing housing, which he stated is the county’s greatest need.

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click to download audioThe resolution was tabled after Judge Young suggested he could explore the possibility of converting the property into developable lots.

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click to download audioIn other business, magistrates accepted the final fee settlement payment for the 2024 calendar year from County Clerk Jennifer Hale, totaling approximately $13,915.