Despite the possibility of money from the state if they take over the former Summit Shock facility, Schoharie County Supervisors Friday said "no thanks."
Supervisors agreed, in a split consensus, only to consider leasing a portion of the old facility for a cell tower.
Most supervisors agreed that there are too many unknowns about the property that was abandoned by the state last year.
Fulton Supervisor Phil Skowfoe said he would love for the facility, which is in his town, to be used again but there are too many pitfalls such as a contaminated pond.
He said he doesn't see a possible use.
Tony VanGlad of Gilboa said the building could become a "white elephant" for the county that could "suck reserves."
Seward's Carl Barbic added, "To have that albatross around our necks, we don't need it."
Cobleskill Supervisor Tom Murray said he did see some uses in some of the buildings, such as a home for the county emergency management office.
Earl VanWormer of Esperance said the county is studying a way to get better cell communications for the southern end of the county and the site could be considered for that if the county can lease a portion.
Board Chairman Harold Vroman of Summit said he was informed last week that funds could be available to the county if officials agreed to take over the facility.
Mr. Barbic said the state is dangling "too many carrots to bite on and we'll be responsible."
Officials have already ruled the facility out as a location for a possible jail.