The first Negotiation meeting between Sanctuary and the Village

Friends,

     Many have been asking about the first negotiating meeting with the Village, Tuesday, 24 February in the Village Lawyer Office.

     The meeting started at 1:30 in the Conference Room.  The start of the discussion was straightforward and to the point.

     This meeting was centered on Water Treatment Plant:

      Location

Who builds and owns the plant

Cost

Who gets the treated water

How large a plant and the amount of acreage required

Administration of Plant

Who pays for Engineering and Lawyer costs

Permits

What if Robertson Ranch desires to become a partner in building the plant?

The amount of time it takes to build a plant and lay the piping

Other areas covered:

Annexation

Th purchase of additional land

The latest sketch of Sanctuary

     The meeting lasted approximately 4 hours.  No agreements or possible agreements were made.  The dynamics of the room were interesting.  Careful notes were taken and will be presented to the Water Treatment and Sewer Committee.  Kim is scheduling a date for this committee to meet in the near future.  Their recommendations will be presented to an Aldermen Workshop.  The Aldermen/Lady will receive the report and give directions on the path to take.  A second meeting will be planned with Sanctuary.

     Please know that the negotiations will not be easy.  Be thankful we have 3  good committees with experienced Salado citizens and 2 Aldermen/Lady on each.  They are Economic and Development; Water Treatment/Sewer; and Annexation.  Equally important is the interest and effort of Tim Brown, our Commissioner.  

    Also know, the Village wants to be a partner and will work to make good agreements that are solid and legal. However, we will not be run over and we will not compromise who we are.  The Aldermen/Lady will represent you well.  They are broad thinkers (both liberal and conservative); intelligent; wise; and can see clearly quick.  They are not bashful and love you greatly.  You are in good hands.   

    It is realized that you need information about the above skeleton outline. As soon as we have a position or agreement you will know.  Right now it is just heavy "dancing-talk around the Conference Table."  However, it is about to get midnight serious.

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