1986-09-22 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes

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EXECUTIVE SESSION MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN September 22 , 1986 The Board of Selectmen convened in Executive Session on September 22 , 1986 at 9 : 00 p.m. All members of the Board of Selectmen were present along with Town Manager, Peter I. Hechenbleikner and Director of Public Works, Anthony V. Fletcher. It was moved, seconded, and voted 4 : 0 , with Chairman Paul E. Landers abstaining, to approve the Executive Session minutes of the September 8 , and September 15 , 1986 meetings. Under discussion of the possible use of the Reading Water Tower by Continental Cablevision, the Board of Selectmen stated they were agreeable to the concept. Continental Cablevision asked the Town of Reading for a ten year lease with 24 hour access to the facilities. The basic costs, of the relocation were mentioned at approximately $230 ,000 to $250 ,000 . The Selectmen were concerned with the possible cost to the Town and also if the relocation estimates included any new equipment. They asked Continental Cablevision to note any operational advantages that may save dollars. A representative from Cablevision predicted the cost divided by 5,100 subscribers to be between 65� and 67� per month. It was noted that the extended basic monthly rate is now $9 .95. The next order of business covered in Executive Session was discussion of a decision by the Board of Appeals effecting Jack Rivers/Bond Realty's purchase of the Community Center. In a lengthy discussion between Jack Rivers and members of the board, Mr. Rivers explained why it was no longer feasable for him to go ahead with his purchase of the town property. By the Board of Appeal ' s