Wednesday, May 7, 2003
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Wednesday, May 7, 2003 |
Hospital annexation to be discussed todayBy JOHN
THOMPSON
The first step in Fayette Community Hospital's planned expansion takes place this afternoon as the Fayette County Commission hears a request on the hospital's request for annexation into Fayetteville. Hospital officials have asked the city to annex over 27 acres into the city so it may build "professional buildings with adjacent parking lots and landscaping," according to documents. The site consists of two parcels next to the hospital campus. Late last month, Fayette County Commission Chairman Greg Dunn said he was thrilled the hospital is expanding, but doesn't quite see why the property needs to be annexed. "This is just another way for the city to expand its boundaries," he said. Dunn said the county would not have objected to extending the city's sewer line to the adjacent property. "I really can't figure this. We want the hospital property to be on sewer, but don't see any reason to change political boundaries," Dunn added. The full commission will discuss the request today at 3:30 p.m at the Fayette County Government Annex on Stonewall Avenue. Other items on the agenda include: Discussion of a request by Tax Commissioner George Wingo to allow his office to accept credit/debit card payments for ad valorem taxes. Discussion by Sheldon of the County Extension Office regarding a proposal for a Community Educational and Demonstration Garden. Approval of request from Deputy Chief Allen McCullough of Fire and Emergency Services to apply for a non-matching fund grant for a trailer and equipment/supplies in order to expand the county's capability for a mass casualty event in Fayette County.
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