Orchard village, Summerland close on property sale

The Village of Orchard and Summerland School closed on the schoolhouse sale, June 13.

Village chairman Stephanie Cleveland made the announcement during the village’s June 13 meeting.

The final cost of $10,408.50 includes the closing fee, title insurance and filing. During the process, members noticed property descriptions did not match. The parking lot is actually a three-parcel lot instead of a two-parcel lot.

Cleveland said she would contact Josh Gray about insurance. Electric and gas utilities are being transferred to the village.

Cleveland said a committee consisting of Kristi Schutt, Tammy Cheatum, Cassie Prince and Cleveland - would start setting up rooms and rates. Cleveland suggested two different types of agreements. One would be a lease agreement and another a rental agreement for gym rental.

During Tuesday’s Summerland Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Kyle Finke told members the sale had been finalized.