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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING <br />HELD JULY 26, 1993 <br />SALE OF SEWER PLANT PROPERTY - CONT. <br />It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Hurr, to reject the <br />second bid for the property due to the fact that it was received <br />after the deadline. Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Kelley, to reject the <br />first bid received based on the property was not sufficiently <br />exposed to the public and it is unlikely the City has obtained the <br />best price. <br />Abdo asked that the bid be opened for consideration, or if the <br />Council deemed necessary, open both bids for consideration. <br />Mayor Callahan stated the purpose of rejecting both bids is so the <br />City can obtain additional bids. He stated if he were the first <br />bidder, he would not want the bid opened. <br />Kelley stated he agreed with the bidder's attorney. <br />• Mayor Callahan withdrew his motion, Kelley withdrew his second. <br />It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to open the <br />bid received for the sewer plant property. Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />Moorse opened the bid and announced the offer is $300,000. <br />Abdo noted his client is also willing to pay the $18,000+ for <br />sewer, and $20,000+ for fill and agrees not to subdivide for 5 <br />years. <br />It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Goetten, to direct the City <br />Attorney to review the terms of the purchase agreement based on the <br />criteria established by the Council and staff, and report at the <br />next Council meeting. <br />Kelley cautioned that he would not approve any variance if the <br />property were subdivided in the future, and suggested the bidder <br />review with staff the street improvements that will be required. <br />Vote: Ayes 3, nays 1. Hurr abstained. Mayor Callahan voted nay. <br />Motion carried. <br />CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT <br />• <br />15 <br />