Tenant signals intent to renew Cherry Hill Community Center lease; commissioners note 90‑day notice technicality

Commissioners reviewed a lease renewal request for the Cherry Hill Community Center, which has been leased to JB's Watercraft under an agreement that began in April 2021 and expires April 30, 2026.

Jason Carver provided a written statement of intent to continue the lease. Under the terms described to the commission, the tenant may renew the lease for up to three additional five‑year terms; each additional five‑year extension increases monthly rent by $100 (for example, an increase from $500 to $600 on the first extension). If extended as allowed, the next time the agreement would come up for extension would be April 2031.

Commission discussion noted a technical requirement in the agreement that a tenant provide notice of renewal at least 90 days before the contract termination. The letter on file was undated, and a commissioner pointed out the technicality; the panel indicated, however, that they had no objection to the tenant’s intent to renew and expected to approve the extension administratively or at the upcoming action item.

No formal vote or additional conditions were recorded in the transcript. The commission indicated staff would process the renewal and follow any contract requirements for documentation and signatures.