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? 59 MINUTES OF TBE REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL Mayfield Village September 17, 1990 The Council of Mayfield Village met in Special Session on Monday, September 17, 1990, at 8:01 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Village Hall. Council President Patsy Mills presided. Present: Mr. Basile, Mrs. Cinco, Mr. Ferrante, Mr. Flynn, Mrs. Mills, Mr. Pietrafese, and Mr. Rinker Also Present Were: Mayor Carmen, Mr. Amendola, Mr. Hovancsek (8:07 p.m.), Mr. Patrick, Mr. Ramos, Chief Mohr, Chief Stevens, and Miss Heath OPEN PORTION Jud2e Robert Gro2an. 480 Oakton Circle - said that he and Sandy Bordonaro appeared here last spring and talked about the Village acquiring the last green spot on the north end of town (Parkview Golf Course.) He said they were pleased to get the word from Mrs. Mills that Council and Mayor Carmen had set up a committee to study the idea (the Golf Course Acquisition Committee.) Judge Grogan stated that the Golf Course Acquisition Committee met at least five times during the summer. He said that the City of Willoughby recendy acquired the Lost Nation Golf Course, made improvements, and that it has not cost the taxpayers anything. He said that the Village hired an appraiser who completed a preliminary appraisal. _ Judge Grogan.said the committee voted 4-1 that the Village make an offer to purchase the golf course and that ttie committee made recommendations to Council at their August 13 meeting (see minutes of the G.C.A.C. Meering, a copy of which is attached to the August 27 Special Council Meeting . Minutes.) Judge Grogan said he and Mr. Colvard are here this evening to follow up on this matter; they have not heard what has happened since they made the recommendarion. Mr. Basile suggested Council hold a pro-con vote on this matter. Judge Crrogan thanked Council, Gus Amendola, and Fred Ramos for their help. He said that Sandy Bordonaro could not attend the meeting this evening. Judge Grogan read a statement from Mr. Bordonaro. (A copy is attached to the minutes of this meeting.) Mr. Bordonaro's letter expressed his thanks for the opportunity to serve on the Golf Course Acquisition Committee, mentioned several of the many benefits to be derived from the purchase of the Parkview Golf Course--one of which is "the fact that it may well pay for itself, ultimately costing the Village little or nothing." Mr. Bordonaro (in his letter), implored Council to vote publicly on the recommendation of the Golf Course Acquisition Committee. Mrs. Mills asked Council's pleasure. Mr. Basile, seconded by Mr. Pietrafese, made a motion to amend the agenda to include the Golf Course Acquisition Committee at the end of "Old Business." CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES Re,gular Council Meering - August 20. 1990 - Mr. Basile, seconded by Mr. Ferrante, made a motion to approve the minutes. ROLL CALL: AYES : All NAYS: None Motion Carried Minutes Approved