SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Potential Land Acquisition - 104 Washington Street

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING A Special Council Meeting was held on March 12, 2018 at 6:02 p.m. with Council President Slavin presiding. Members present were Mr. Sudler, Mr. Neil, Mr. Cole, Mr. Polce, Mr. Hare, and Mr. Lindell (arrived at 6:08 p.m.). Mr. Anderson and Mr. Lewis were absent. Mayor Christiansen was also present. Council staff members present were Mrs. Mitchell and Mrs. McDowell. Other staff members present were Mrs. Sharon Duca. Others present were Mr. Gerald Street and Mr. Chaz Salkin of the Kent County Conservancy. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Mr. Neil moved for approval of the agenda, seconded by Mr. Hare and unanimously carried. Mr. Neil moved to recess into Executive Se ssion pursuant to 29 Del. C. §10004 (b)(2) - Preliminary discussions on site acquisitions for any publicly funded capital improvements, or sales or leases of real property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting recessed into Executive Session at 6:03 p.m. The Executive Session adjourned at 6:32 p.m. ACTION RESULTING FROM THE EXECUTIVE SESSION Potential Land Acquisition - 104 Washington Street During the executive session, members of Council considered the potential acquisition of property located at 104 Washington Street. Mr. Neil moved to direct staff to proce e d with obtaining an appraisal for 104 Washington Street, as well as a wetland deline ation. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. Mr. Lindell moved to request the Kent County Conservancy to communicate with the Jackson family relative to two (2) issues on the possible purchase of the property, one being the terms of a purchase over time, if necessary, and the second being contingency purchase base d on DNREC approval. The motion was seconded by Mr. Cole and unanimously carried. Mr. Salkin advised, and councilmembers concurred, that the conversation with the Jackson family should occur prior to the City moving forward with the appraisal and the wetland delineation. Mr. Hare moved for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Polce and unanimously carried. The Special Council Meeting adjourned at 6:34 p.m. TRACI A. McDOWELL CITY CLERK

SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2018 PAGE 2 All ordinances, resolutions, motions, and orders adopted by City Council during their Special Meeting of March 12, 2018 are hereby approved. ROBIN R. CHRISTIANSEN MAYOR /TM S:\AGENDAS-MINUTES-PACKETS-PRESENTATIONS-ATT&EXH\Council-Minutes\2018\03-12-2018 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING - ES ACTION (PUBLIC) - Potential Land Acquisition - 104 Washington Street.wpd