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BOOP . 7 / f,, Gu 7 review them and understand all the implications. What we have seen so far looks reasonable. The question is how can staff proceed. Once the final reports are in, they would like to have some time to review them and then begin negotiations with the property owners and discuss this privately with the individual members of the Board if they so desire. He did feel it is in the County's interest to have some confidentiality. Commissioner Eggert knew Director Davis has a deadline and her question is when does the Board make a decision. Commissioner Scurlock also wondered what the Commissioners are to do when they do see the appraisal number because if they can't talk about it, what have we accomplished. Attorney Vitunac advised that after talking with the Board members individually, Director Davis should negotiate a contract that he is happy with and then he can bring a signed contract to the Board. Administrator Chandler felt that Director Davis is looking for direction to negotiate with the property owners at a figure not to exceed the appraised price. Director Davis asked if the Board would give staff the authority to use their judgment and work with the property owners. He pointed out that they are dealing with two appraisers and the figures vary to some extent. Commissioner Scurlock stated that he would expect that staff will use their best judgment based on their experience and make a recommendation to the Board. Commissioner Eggert agreed and did not believe that they need to come to the Board members individually. Administrator Chandler commented that where we get two appraisals in on each parcel, he believed the Commission is telling staff to use their judgment to use what they deem the correct appraisal and proceed, and Director Davis confirmed that what he wants is the flexibility for staff to make a judgment on what is the most reasonable appraisal, then negotiate and make an 74