MEETING OF THE CITY OF CONNELL , WASHINGTON
CONNELL, FRANKLIN COUNTY , WASHINGTON

December 27, 2005

The Special Meeting, of the City Council of the City of Connell , was called to order at 7:30 pm in the City Hall.

ROLL CALL

PRESENT:       Mayor Gary Walton , Councilmembers Monica Pruett, Andy Sawyer, Ron Boyer and Roel Martinez.

STAFF:            City Attorney Terry Tanner and Deputy City Clerk-Treasurer Maria ChavezPeņa.  

VISITORS:      Rhonda Quinton and Kent Mosbrucker, Councilmember Elects; Kathy Bingham, Franklin County Graphic ; Trisha Quinton and Claudia Bingham.

 

ORDER OF BUSINESS

LIERMAN PURCHASE OFFER

Mayor Walton inquired if any of the Councilmembers had any knowledge of anyone else interested in this property.  Mayor Walton also inquired if anyone on the Council would receive any personal gain from this item and wished to excuse themselves from the bench.

            There being no comments Mayor Walton proceeded with the discussion.

            Mayor Walton suggested a clause be added to the contract stating that if the land had not been developed within two years the City would then be able to buy back the land at cost.      

Council discussed the area of land that Mr. Lierman was requesting to purchase. The request was for two parcels of land, approximately 35 acres, at $1,100 per acre.

City Attorney advised if Council felt comfortable that the description was adequate then Council could direct staff to enter into a sell agreement pending the final legal description.  

Motion: Councilmember Martinez moved to sell land to Mr. Lierman with the condition that the land be developed within two years or the City would then be able to buy back the land.  Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.

          Councilmember Boyer expressed that he felt it was a rush judgment based on incomplete facts and that the stewardship of the community was not at heart.

Motion carried with three for and one against.

PROPERTY SALE

Mayor Walton advised that there were six lots near the Catholic Church that the city acquired when the LID’s were not paid.  Mayor Walton noted that he had put in a request from Anderson Perry for a map that showed all the city land that was available for sale.

Councilmember Boyer suggested getting a professional to advise the City on the true market value of the property.

            Council discussed placing a moratorium on the sale of any remaining city property.

Motion: Councilmember Boyer moved to place a moratorium on the sale of all city owned property for at least 90 days until such time the City could seek professional assistance in marketing and selling the property. Councilmember Sawyer seconded motion.  Motion carried unanimously.

 

MEETING ADJOURNED

There being no further business to be heard before the City Council, Mayor Walton adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm .