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council table. <br /> <br />Regular City Council Meeting <br />June 9,2003 <br />Page 5 <br /> <br />Dr. Melissa Stansell, 635 Medalist Drive, came forward and explained that the <br />Girl Scout Executive Director, Connie Stauter, could not be present. Dr. Stansell <br />advised that they did not know until recently that this property was up for tax <br />sale. She said that they have asked for the property and they have placed a bid <br />of $1.00, but it is to be donated for use by the Girl Scout Council for activities for <br />girls. Dr. Stansell said they feel the property is being sold or has been asked to <br />be sold for $15,000.00. The current tax rate for all entities is about $4.00 per one <br />hundred value, and that means $600.00 a year in taxes to be divided between the <br />City of Paris, the two school districts, Paris Junior College, and the Lamar <br />County. Dr. Stansell stated that is not much money to give up to support the girls <br />of Lamar County. She said if these entities are going to do something with the <br />property, they would like to have that opportunity. They have already, with their <br />own money, asked an engineer to go in and look at what is going to have to be <br />done. They will clean this property up to where it is safe for use. Dr. Stansell <br />said the Girl Scouts had no specific plans for this land. In two years their <br />building will be paid for. Then they can expand and provide more activities such <br />as computer programing for the girls and their parents along with more summer <br />activities. She stated that the Girl Scouts in the only organization nationally that <br />really supports girls. <br /> <br />Councilman Bell wanted to know if the city had received both bids. City <br />Attorney Schenk asked Dr. Stansell if they had made a formal bid to the attorneys <br />who are handling this matter. Dr. Stansell said according to Connie Stauter they <br />have made a bid. The City Attorney advised that the city has not received the bid. <br /> <br />After further discussion, a motion was made by Councilman Weekly to table this <br />item and bring it back at the meeting for Monday, June 16, 2003. The motion <br />was seconded by Councilman Bell and carried 6 ayes, with one member being <br />absent. <br /> <br />Councilman Bell requested that city staff research and see if there is another bid <br />and bring that information back to the City Council for further action. <br /> <br /> <br />