Montgomery County Commissioners conducted a public hearing on an unsafe building order for the old Alamo Gymnasium. A decision to give the owner an additional 30 days to comply with the demolition of the structure was approved.
During the public hearing the owner, Jerry Bryer of Shelbyville, said the order is “overwhelming.” Bryer told commissioners in 2024 the county had offered to take over the property so they could apply for a government grant to bring the building down. He said he is willing to continue working in the process of transferring ownership of the gym.
Commissioners agreed to give him 90 days to comply with the demolition of an unsafe building order instead of 60 days.
Commissioner Jim Fulwider said the county will look into the laws to transfer the property and also search for grant opportunities.
The Town of Alamo has no funds to raze the historical building if they own it.
The gymnasium was built in 1941 and was the home of the Alamo High School Warriors until the school closed in 1967. The building has had several owners including a man who tried to turn the building into a country music event center.
Presently the roof has collapsed and the interior walls have fallen beyond repair.
The unsafe building order deadline is now Aug. 25.
Commissioners opened three bids for the replacement of Bridge #80 located on C.R. 300N west of C.R. 100W. All bids were taken under advisement.
Commissioners approved upon second reading the creation of two funds for the latest opioid settlement fund. One fund is restricted and the other in nonrestrictive and is administered by Drug Free Montgomery County.
Two of the final properties being refurbished with in the Thrive West Central house rehabilitation program were approved to change contractors.
