EDA approves two motions related to Afton Inn sale impasse with Town of Front Royal

The EDA Board of Directors met for their regular monthly board meeting. Following a two-hour Closed Meeting session the Board approved the following 2-part motion regarding the Afton Inn:

• Sending a letter to the Town of Front Royal stating the position that the EDA can proceed to convey good title of the Afton Inn property to 2 East Main, LLC, or any other purchasers.

Additionally, with respect to concerns about Town actions as part of this transaction, the EDA extends an offer to meet with Town officials to discuss the matter.

• Authorizing the EDA, through Asset Management Chair Greg Harold, to submit a demolition permit application with the Town of Front Royal to demolish the Afton Inn. The EDA would use this option if it cannot otherwise sell the property.

The motion was proposed by Greg Harold, seconded by Jim Wolfe, and passed unanimously (Director Jorie Martin excused herself at the end of the Closed Meeting so did not participate in the vote or the remaining board meeting).

The remaining portion of the meeting included reports from the various EDA Committees, Interim County Administrator Ed Daley and EDA Executive Director Doug Parsons. Director Jim Wolfe reviewed the latest work on the Strategic Plan. He asked each Director to review the five goals and list of objectives included in the document and rank their top three objectives for each goal. He will compile all the responses and continue working on the document.