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weigh the merits of advanced purchase of right-of-way, particularly pond sites, against <br />diminishing revenues. <br />Attorney DeBraal addressed Chairman O'Bryan's question regarding an offer which was <br />never implemented, to sell the pond site for $230,500, which had been accepted orally by <br />Attorney Jennifer Bonifield (the former attorney on the case). <br />Joseph Paladin, Black Swan Consulting, Inc., representing Vero Estates, LLC, provided <br />additional background on the negotiations which had occurred between Vero Estates LLC and <br />the County; explained why there had been a change of attorney; and reiterated that the <br />developers are willing sellers who will cooperate with the County's needs. <br />Commissioner Davis stated that although he could understand moving this purchase <br />forward, he did not agree with the higher asking price. <br />MOTION WAS MADE by Commissioner Davis, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Solari, to counter-offer <br />with the County's purchase price offer of $240,000, <br />inclusive of all fees and costs. <br />Commissioner Wheeler inquired whether the sellers would be provided a deadline to <br />accept or reject the offer. <br />A brief discussion ensued, with input from Attorney DeBraal and Mr. Paladin, on an <br />appropriate timeframe. <br />MOTION WAS AMENDED by Commissioner Davis, <br />SECONDED by Vice Chairman Solari, to extend until the <br />close of business on September 30, 2010, the County's <br />22 <br />September 14, 2010 <br />