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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 25, 2006 - Regular Meeting Page 13 of 18 already covered the sale of surplus property by government entities. Mayor Goff stated that there were state laws that covered the sale of surplus property by government entities. Mr. Casselberry suggested the City utilize MAl appraisers. MOTION: Commissioner Doerner moved to approve Resolution 06-1714 as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Hufford. DISCUSSION: Mayor Goff requested adding in between items 6) and 7) ofthe Policy and Procedures that the City Commission be given notice of transmittal of an offer when an offer is on the table. Mayor Goff stated in the past there were numerous offers rejected by staff that never made it to the City Manager or the City Commission. Lengthy discussion ensued regarding Mayor Goffs request and the role of the City Manager in negotiation of contracts as well as interference by members ofthe City Commission. Vice Mayor Hart and Commissioner Hufford stated they thought the Mayor's request could be accomplished through the Friday letter rather than inserted into the resolution. Mayor Goff passed the gavel to Vice Mayor Hart and made the following amendment to the main motion: AMENDMENT TO THE MAIN MOTION: DISCUSSION: Mayor Goff moved to modify the Policy and Procedures item 5) to state "approval" be changed to "by review" and after item 6) a new item be placed stating "Notice shall be given to the Commission of contracts received by a letter oftransmittaI. ofthe Policy and Procedures to state, "The City Manager shall place Award of Bid on the City Commission for their review." Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cook. Commissioner Cook stated item 5) did not pertain to real estate contracts for offer to purchase but rather contracts with a real estate agent or broker to market the surplus property, and felt item 7) should be the item that is changed to "for review" rather than "approval". Commissioner Cook inquired if it was necessary to require an appraisal prior to sale of surplus property. Mayor Goff stated he thought a specific requirement should be included that there be an appraisal and leave it to the City Manager as to whether it is a market appraisal or MAl appraisal. Mayor Goff further stated that he thought the City Commission should approve the price that the surplus property is listed at on the market. Commissioner Hufford stated she was opposed to those modifications because it was not the role of the City Commission and would tie staffs hands. Vice Mayor Hart stated she did not feel she was qualified to make those types of real estate assessments. Commissioner Doerner concurred with Commissioner Hufford and Vice Mayor Hart. Mr. Miller stated he thought items were being debated weren't necessary and shouldn't be a policy at all at this point.