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Attorney Bill DeBraal responded to Commissioner O'Bryan's questions. He stated <br />that the offer made was supported by the appraisal, and the School Board has already dedicated <br />almost 2 acres of right-of-way for the roadway construction. <br />Administrator Baird thought we should be careful in the purchase of the <br />right-of-way. <br />Commissioner Davis thought the price was close to market value. He asked if this <br />was being paid for with impact fee dollars. He also expressed the need to go ahead and take care of <br />Oslo road. <br />Vice Chair Bowden thought Commissioners O'Bryan and Davis made good points. <br />She also though it would be appropriate to revisit this and see how best to approach it. <br />Chairman Wheeler was concerned that this was another non -funded State mandate <br />for the School Board. He believed schools Statewide must have 6% if they wanted Federal <br />funding <br />Commissioner Davis wanted to approve this and to have the opportunity for <br />negotiations. The Board discussed whether to trade or what would be the appropriate way to move <br />forward in this process. Administrator Baird remarked that money was a big issue. <br />Attorney Collins informed the Board that under Item 7.I. of the Consent Agenda, the <br />school Board dedicated five (5) acres of right-of-way to the county. <br />Attorney DeBraal explained that there was an existing platted subdivision (Highland <br />Acres) contained in this property, and they have tried to work out a "horse trade" where the <br />right-of-way would be abandoned in exchange for this property. He also outlined the facts that <br />influence this process. <br />16 <br />June 5, 2007 <br />