HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-11-18 Board of Selectmen Executive Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES NOVEMBER 18, 2002
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile, Chairman; James Xenakis;
Wendy Wakeman; Donald Stewart; Susan Haltmaier; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant
Town Manager and Chief Richard Stanley.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session to
discuss Collective Bargaining, Land Acquisition and Pending Litigation. Vote approved 5-0.
LAND ACQUISION:
Town Manager recommended, if the Board chose to open the warrant, to withdraw the article regarding
the partial taking of a parcel of land of Great Pond Road adjacent to the water treatment plant. The
Town's position in a potential lawsuit regarding the taking was discussed.
Options are the following:
1. Withdraw the article.
2. Increase the payment to$240,000.
3. Leave the article as it is.
No decision was made at this time.
PENDING LITIGATION:
Mark Rees said that Selectmen Smedile and the Town Manager are scheduled to meet with the Board of
Health in executive session on Tuesday, November 19, 2002, to discuss pending litigation with Rocket
Entertainment, On November 15, 2002, a member of the Thompson family picked up an application for a
liquor license and entertainment license at the Town Clerk's office.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Susan Haltmaier, to move out of Executive Session.
Vote approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary