Commissioners approve John Edglesson gym naming contingent on full private fundraising

The commissioners approved a motion to name the gym at Huck Sansbury Park for John Edglesson on the condition that private donors raise the full $6,000 cost for the naming. Commissioner Royster explained that constituents were concerned the county might be expected to pay half of the cost; Mr. Allen, a community representative, told the board donors intend to raise the funds privately.

During discussion Commissioner Long disclosed that the gentleman in attendance is his uncle and asked whether he needed to recuse himself; the county attorney advised no recusal was required because there is no direct financial interest. A motion to approve the naming contingent on donations passed by voice vote. "Do I need to recuse myself from this vote?" Commissioner Long asked; counsel responded that no direct financial interest was evident. The motion passed and the naming will proceed once funds are raised by private donors.