HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-07-06 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting
Executive Session
July 6, 1999
The Executive Session convened at 7:25 p.m. in the Berger Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading,
Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Sally Hoyt, Vice Chairman Matthew Nestor, Secretary
George Hines, Selectman Camille Anthony, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant
Town Manager Russell Dean,Attorney Samuel Perkins and Paula Schena.
Sprint Litigation
Attorney Sam Perkins reviewed Sprint's proposal. He noted that the Town had asked for $5,000
per month with a three-year term followed by three five year terms. Sprint is proposing $2,000
per month with an increase after five years and automatic renewals.
Camille Anthony noted that Sprint replaced the Board of Selectmen with the Town Manager
throughout the agreement. She noted that it needs to be stated that approval comes from the
Town of Reading's Board of Selectmen.
Attorney Perkins noted that in Section 35 — Modifications - Sprint wants to add in Section 35c
"to within ten times below..." Attorney Perkins noted that ten times is an unrealistic high
number and that if Sprint is going to increase, they must get approval.
George Hines noted that Sprint had changed the wording "water tank" to "structure" throughout
the agreement. He noted that "structure" has a different meaning for zoning, and the wording
should be kept as "water tank."
Attorney Perkins noted that in Section 33 — Monthly Inspections — Sprint had taken out the
wording on emission levels—it was noted that this needs to stay. It was noted that the words "in
compliance with this agreement"would be added to this section.
Camille Anthony noted that in Section 31- Maximum Emissions - we proposed 10 days to cure a
violation. Sprint is proposing 60 days. It was noted that will remain at 10 days.
Camille Anthony noted that in Section 29 — Relocation — Sprint wants the Town of pay. This
section will be removed altogether.
Regarding Section 39 —Term and Fee - The Town Manager noted that the reason for the 3-5-5-5
term was to match the terms of the other two companies. Matthew Nestor felt that the fee should
be left at $5,000 with the justification that this is difficult for the neighborhood.
Attorney Perkins noted that Sprint would have to come back and justify why they couldn't pay.
Camille Anthony felt that the neighborhood would think we are giving away the store with an
automatic renewal but Attorney Perkins noted that if creditable research is found, then the
agreement can be cut off. The Board agreed to a term of 5-5-5-5 and a fee of$5,000/month in
- the Town's counter-proposal.
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On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn their
Executive Session Meeting of July 6, 1999 at 8:10 p.m. On a roll call vote, all members voted in
the affirmative and the Executive Session was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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