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Ohio County Administrator Greg Stewart: ‘Very Interesting’ Tenant Set for The Highlands

WHEELING — He’s sworn to secrecy, but Ohio County Administrator Greg Stewart says a “very interesting” restaurant tenant is about to close on a location at The Highlands.

County commissioners moved Tuesday night to grant a partial release of deed reservations and covenants to the potential new tenant.

Stewart said he signed a confidentiality agreement about the deal, and can’t discuss the tenant’s identity.

All he could say is the tenant is wanting to locate on a 1-acre plot between Cheddars Scratch Kitchen and WesBanco. The potential tenant has been working on a deal for The Highlands for the past year, according to commissioners.

In 2001, when the county purchased the first 471-acre tract at The Highlands, covenants and conditions were placed on the property, Stewart said.

“They have been very thorough, and were concerned the term ‘retail’ in the covenant might not apply to them even though they are a restaurant,” Stewart said. “We’ve seen this a lot from this tenant — this type of safeguarding and thoroughness.”

Stewart also announced that the Skyward company, owners of two buildings at the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport, has sold the second building to Superior Helicopter Services LLC.

While Ohio County doesn’t own the buildings, it does own the land on which they sit, Stewart explained. Commissioners approved a land lease for Superior,

Superior provides services to the oil and gas industry, examining lines and topography, according to county Solicitor Don Tennant who reviewed the contracts and told commissioners Superior would be housing four helicopters at the airport to start.

“They will be using our fuel to service the helicopters,” he said. “And while it’s not for certain, they do expect expansion over the years.”

Stewart also informed commissioners the county has received a $10,000 preservation grant from the West Virginia Division of Culture and History. The money will go to the Ohio County Circuit Clerk’s Office to digitize older records.

Commissioners approved the appointment of attorney Elisabeth Slater to the Ohio County Board of Health. She replaces Christian Turak, who has moved to Marshall County.

Commissioners approved hotel-motel tax allocations for the following organizations: Ohio Valley Black Heritage Festival, $1,500; the Miracle League Easter Bunny Hop Fun Run, $150; and the Winter Walk by Project HOPE, $1,000.

Commissioners also agreed to allocate $1,000 to Eagle Scout candidate Nathan Weekley, who has plans to construct a public recreation pavilion in Woodsdale.

Commissioners next meet at 6 p.m. on Feb. 26 at the City-County Building, 1500 Chapline St., Wheeling. A meeting of the Ohio County Development Authority precedes the meeting at 5 p.m.

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