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Executive Session
July 27, 1999
The Executive Session convened at 10:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Sally Hoyt, Vice Chairman Matthew Nestor,
Selectman Camille Anthony, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager
Russell Dean and Paula Schena.
Discussion of Real Estate Negotiations - 75 Pleasant Street—The Town Manager noted that the
property next to the "old" Police Station is for sale. It is 18,000 square feet, and the Town could
get an additional 25 parking spaces on it. The property is listed at $225,000.
Camille Anthony asked how the Town would pay for it, and the Town Manager noted it would
have to bond for the money. Some of the parking spaces could be sold to businesses to offset the
cost.
Sally Hoyt asked if the property has been appraised. The Town Manager noted that a few years
ago it was appraised for$180,000. There is a house on the property.
On motion by Hoyt seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen voted to authorize the Town
Manager to enter into negotiations with the owner of the property up to $200,000 and report back
to the Board. On a roll call vote, all three members voted in the affirmative and the motion was
carried.
Liti atm— The Town Manager informed the Board that there is potential litigation that the
Town could possibly get involved in. The litigation is regarding a former Public Safety
Dispatcher Evelyn Spadafora who allegedly had a relationship with a Police Officer. Ms.
Spadafora was allegedly harassed by that Police Officer's wife and another wife, and the
situation became difficult for her so she resigned as a full-time Dispatcher. Ms. Spadafora is
now requesting through Counsel that she be placed on the priority list for the first Police Officer
position that becomes available, that she be appointed to the next full-time Public Safety
Dispatcher's position and that she be given back pay.
Approval of Minutes
On motion by Anthony seconded by Nestor, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
minutes of the Executive Session of May 18, 1999. On a roll call vote, all three members voted
in the affirmative and the motion was carried.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Nestor, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
minutes of the Executive Session of May 25, 1999. On a roll call vote, all three members voted
in the affirmative and the motion was carried.
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On motion by Anthony seconded by Nestor, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the
minutes of the Executive Session of July 6, 1999. On a roll call vote, all three members voted in
the affirmative and the motion was carried.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Nestor, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn the
Executive Session of July 27, 1999 at 11:30 p.m. On a roll call vote, all three members voted in
the affirmative and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted,
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