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Special Council Meeting 8-24-98 Page 8 you. We prefer to deal directly with our residents as much as we can. It is not always a black and white proposition. Mr. Masevice said one of his main concerns was the price in the letter. It is even a low start of negotiation. Mayor Rinker said by law we are constrained to have it appraised and that is what we do. Mr. Masevice said when you look at fair market value and what it could be sold for... Mayor Rinker said you could dispute our fair market evaluation; we must start somewhere in negotiation. Mr. Masevice said it was irrational. Mayor Rinker said we must start somewhere; we are always willing to negotiate. Mr. Masevice said he has had conversations with several of his neighbors and the consensus is that they enjoy their property and want to stay there. He would like to have the opportunity to get his kids through High School and be a part of the Village. Mayor Rinker said it is hard for us to be subtle in discussing these things but we will try to muddle through. Marie Mower, 6532 White Road, asked if the Village is taking eminent domain now. Mayor Rinker said we have taken eminent domain for the road. Mrs. Moyer asked about her property. She said she received a letter. Mayor Rinker said if we are interested in property, we have to express our intentions. Mrs. Moyer said this is the third letter she has received. She has talked to Phil several times and received a letter from the Village's lawyer again saying they want eminent domain of her land and house. Mayor Rinker said we are required by law to provide you with a formal notice when we want to discuss any acquisition of property. There has not been any intention on the part of Council (and it takes a vote of Council) to make any decisions regarding eminent domain. Mrs. Moyer said she knows the Village is interested but she does not want to sell. She does not want anymore letters.