By Betsy Finklea
After an executive session, the Dillon City Council decided not to sell the vacant Main Street property,  known as the Dilmar property, at this time. Plans are to make it a green space, according to City Manager Glen Wagner.
The buildings were demolished last year despite pleas from a local developer who wanted to save the buildings.
The city began demolishing the buildings on their own, but were stopped by DHEC  because it was determined the buildings contained asbestos and the city’s failure to obtain a permit.
DHEC later slapped the city with a $30,000 penalty along with an order. More about this can be found on our website, www.thedillonherald.com. The asbestos abatement and removal of the buildings cost the city approximately $108,000.
At recent meetings, it was discussed what the city might do with the property.