City to sue property owner James Smith
Fiscal issues shared the spotlight with the law during the Aug. 18 meeting of the Centralia Board of Aldermen.
The legal discussion centered on the property at 105 N. Allen St.
As instructed by the aldermen, Merritt Beck, city attorney, was on hand to discuss legal options available to the city for getting some sort of action with regards to the mostly demolished, plywood-clad building.
While it took at least 45 minutes to hammer out, in the end, the aldermen agreed with Beck’s analysis. He recommended the city file a "specific performance lawsuit."
This lawsuit could compel SiteRite LLC, the company that owns the property, and its designated agent, David Nelson of Kansas City, to comply with the terms of a real estate contract signed by Nelson sometime between December 2007 and January 2008.
"My belief is this the most efficient way is to deal with the real estate contract," said Beck. "Sue him for not adhering to the real estate contract."
That action could compel Nelson and SiteRite to sell the property to the city for $2,000, as stipulated by the contract.
Some aldermen did interject questions during Beck’s presentation.
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