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4 <br />i <br />MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING • <br />HELD MARCH 22, 1993 <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br />Staunton explained as part of the deal to purchase the City land, <br />the seller was required to place $75,000 in escrow to cover any <br />lawsuit involving the property ownership rights. A lawsuit was <br />filed contesting the sellers right to sell to the City, the <br />District Court ruled against the other party and the Court of <br />Appeals affirmed that ruling. Since that time all appeal time has <br />lapsed, and therefore the litigation for which the escrow was <br />established has come to a conclusion. He reported it is his <br />recommendation to authorize the release of the escrow account. This <br />release does not affect any of the normal warranties. The City also <br />has title insurance. Mayor Callahan has requested a summary opinion <br />Indicating their opinion. <br />Mayor Callahan reiterated that they won the lawsuit, and are asked <br />to release the escrow amount to the seller. <br />It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to release the escrow <br />account of $75,000 to the former owner of the property. Ayes 4, <br />nays 0. • <br />Mayor Callahan reiterated that the City Attorney should supply the <br />City a summary opinion. <br />( * 015) LICENSES <br />It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Callahan, to approve the <br />following licenses: <br />Septic System Installers: <br />Jerry Johnson Excavating <br />Sullivan's Utility Services, Inc. <br />Volkenant Inc. <br />Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />( *#16) BILLS <br />It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Mayor Callahan, to approve <br />payment of the All Funds Account. Ayes 4, nays 0. <br />is <br />16 <br />