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Raymond Batt, Vista Gardens, told Commissioners that Vista Golf, LLC and Vista <br />Royale were currently in negotiations regarding the purchase of the Vista Gardens Golf Course <br />by Vista Royale; however, there seems to be opposition among the residents. He opined that the <br />ideal situation would be for Vista Gardens to own its own 9 -hole golf course, and Vista Royale <br />to own its own 18 -hole golf course and hoped that in the future, the two communities could have <br />their restrictive covenants modified. He thanked the Board for taking care of the Vista Gardens <br />property for the time being. <br />Although Vice Chairman Solari supported taking care of the property for the residents, he <br />suspected that the County's efforts might be a disincentive for the owner to do the right thing. <br />He wanted to work towards a better solution. <br />Chairman O'Bryan observed that his patience with the owner has run out. He wished to <br />send the owner an invoice for the administrative and mowing costs, and begin foreclosure <br />proceedings if the owner does not pay. <br />Vice Chairman Solari suggested the County Attorney look into the foreclosure process <br />before a Motion is made. <br />Commissioner Wheeler suggested raising the owner's fine to the possible maximum <br />amount, and wanted the County Attorney to return to the Board with some options for resolving <br />this situation. <br />Chairman O'Bryan directed Attorney Polackwich to explore the County's options on <br />getting payment or bringing Vista Golf, LLC to foreclosure, and Commissioner Davis asked for <br />a title search to be added to staff's research. <br />Attorney Polackwich substantiated Chairman O'Bryan's assessment that the County <br />would not be able to assess the code enforcement lien when the golf course has been mowed. He <br />23 <br />November 2, 2010 <br />