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Council tables resolution to continue using GovDeals after residents and business owners raise licensing and transparency concerns
Summary
A local business owner raised concerns about GovDeals' licensing, fees and buyer practices; council tabled a resolution authorizing continued use and asked staff to review alternatives.
The Vienna City Council on April 24 deferred action on a resolution authorizing sales of city personal property by internet auction after residents and a local business owner raised questions about the chosen platform, GovDeals.
Rob Phelps, who said he owns local auction businesses, told the council GovDeals is not a government entity, may not hold West Virginia business or auctioneer licenses, and charges buyer…
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