An old storage building, located on East Street and owned by the town of Roseboro, is now being considered for possible repairs by the town board.
Town clerk Drenda Ammons noted in a recent interview that while the board did not have a formal vote, commissioner Arnold Sandy suggested that he could look for prices for repairing the small abandoned building that used to be part of Roseboro Milling Company, built in the 1930s.
While the board may consider repairing the building, the members may also have to weigh tearing it down, if the repairs turn out to be more than the town can afford to spend, which mayor Roland Hall said would be approximately $5,000.
As to what may be involved in the repairs, Hall explained, “The windows need to boarded up; the place needs to be painted ... There are just a number of things that could be done to make it functional.” Hall also noted that the roof would also need some work.
If the board elects to keep the building functional for the town, Ammons explained that Sandy suggested it be used for storing Christmas lights.
“This would give the town more room in the town’s garage,” said Ammons.
Hall added that the building could also be utilized for storing some of the town’s public work supplies.
The mayor said he firmly believes that the building is “structurally sound” and would be a valuable resource to Roseboro, if the board chooses to go this route. He even feels confident that it could be used to drive some of the town’s heavy equipment into it for parking, noting the concrete floors are still in good condition.
Commissioner Anthony Bennett is completely in favor of the town revitalizing this facility.
“We are very limited on storage, and where we currently have storage, it is kind of cluttered,” said Bennett.
The commissioner added that if the repairs are reasonable in cost, he does not see a need to tear it down.
“But first, we have to get the estimates before we decide to save it or tear it down,” said Bennett.
Plus, Bennett pointed out that he feels strongly that since a new dialysis center will be built next door, it is important to get work done on this quickly.
“We need to fix it up now,” said Bennett.
Katie Holland can be reached at 910-592-8137, ext. 136, or by e-mail at silife@myclintonnc.com.
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