PARKERSBURG, W.Va. (WTAP) – Negotiations continued Monday over the relocation of the Mid-Ohio Valley Health Department's Wood County office to St. Joseph's Landing.
During their Monday morning meeting, Wood County commissioners met with Health Department Executive Director Eric Walker, Health Department Director Patsy Hardy and St. Joseph Landing property manager Jonathan Defibaugh to discuss the Health Department's proposed lease agreement.
According to the draft lease, the county would pay more than $19,000 a month in rent. Commission Chairman Blair Couch said the fee is roughly the same as the current monthly cost for the health department office, taking into account additional costs for parking and repairs.
Defibaugh said he hopes the lease is flexible enough to accommodate the health department's needs. “What I'm trying to do is make it as favorable as possible because I think this is a good move for the community,” Defibaugh said. “This is a good move for everybody involved in this process because it gives the health department a good, solid space and makes good use of what should be a community building.”
The lease is for 30 years, but the county can terminate it after the first year with 180 days notice. The lease changes made today are scheduled to be reviewed by attorneys this week.
The commissioners expect the lease to be formally approved at their meeting on Thursday.
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