D204 accused of stall tactic

[gumby]

Filing costs for the motion itself would be nominal. Without seeing the motion, it's hard to guess as to what the attorney cost may have been. Is there a copy of that posted anywhere on the board? I know think like that get posted on here periodically.

[concerned]

Then why this aggressive try to get BB? It is BB lawyers right to obtain as much money for their land. Who says they have to just give the district the land for less then it is worth? I am not happy with the verdit and hoped it would not come in so high, but it is every owners right to get as much money for their property.

I am also talking about maybe 10yrs from now if the enrollment dips low, WV would be the oldest building if it would make sense to close it. If MV is built on BB and the location of NV. It makes sense. It is just opinion.

[gumby]

I think the BB location was the least of all the evils in terms of location. I personally think it's worth making a last ditch effort. I find for my location, most of the alternatives being discussed are at least a little unpalatable. I prefer BB.

True, every owner has the right to charge as much as they want for their land. But also, if there were procedural errors in valuing that land, then the SB has the legal right to challenge the evaluation.

[sd204taxpayer]

blankcheck said:

Then why is the world would they pay MORE attorney fees on filing new motions to get the judge to potentialy ok a new trial?

My guess is that it buys them time to either re-negotiate a price with BB or give them leverage with other sites. When I say leverage it is because it leaves the uncertainty out there as to what deals could still be possibly made and the board trying to negotiate lower land acquisition prices on those sites.

[momof3]

blankcheck said:

Then why is the world would they pay MORE attorney fees on filing new motions to get the judge to potentialy ok a new trial?

I just can't believe at this point that the attorney fees associated with filing that motion are substantial. imo a small price to pay to keep BB on the table until another property is purchased.

Also, another quote from Helm. I would like to hear what John and (more importantly) Ray Simon have to say.

[gumby]

I think that is clearly one of the factors. It's all about positioning.

[casey]

blankcheck said:

Arch- Again At what cost? They are slowly dwindling down the money the voters approved. What I don't understand is why? It has always been BB or nothing why?

Blankcheck,
Good luck convincing many others on this board to support your opinion. You are absolutely right it is BB or nothing. You have a lot of posters here that make that more than clear and I can't understand that.

Now, granted I have never supported BB. The location is fine, boundaries are fine, etc. but the BB estate made it CLEAR from the get-go that they did not want to sell the land to the SB for a minimal cost. IMO the SB purchased those original 25 acres as a back-end deal to force the BB location for the school. Then when things didn't go their way with regards to QT and price negotiations they cry "foul". The verdict has come out and we can't afford the land now do whatever is possible and move on!!! Take a look at those other sites and work something out. Granted the far north sites might not be best but can Macom work out or what about the quarry land? Is that even still in the running?

Unfortunately, I still think the SB is actively pursuing BB and they are ASSuming that in some way, somehow, they will get a ruling their way. Then we can miraculously afford the BB location. It flies completely in the face of reason. More telling to me though is the people that continue to post their support to BB. I just don't get it!

[momto4]

casey said:

Unfortunately, I still think the SB is actively pursuing BB and they are ASSuming that in some way, somehow, they will get a ruling their way. Then we can miraculously afford the BB location. It flies completely in the face of reason. More telling to me though is the people that continue to post their support to BB. I just don't get it!

It is worth pursuing because there does not appear to be another piece of empty land within the district boundaries that would serve the needs of the district as well as this one would. Many would be critical if the SB were to ditch this in favor of a less desirable location (price is once, location is forever) without due diligence.