HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-11-17 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Executive Session
November 17, 1992
The Executive Session was called to order at 10:22 p.m. Present
were Chairman Dan Ensminger, Vice Chairman George Hines,
Selectmen Bill Burditt and Eugene Nigro, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner. Secretary Sally Hoyt was excused for illness.
On motion by Burditt seconded by Hines the minutes of 9/22/92
were approved by a vote of 3-0-1 with Hines abstaining.
On motion by Burditt seconded by Hines the minutes of 9/29/92
were approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Burditt seconded by Hines the minutes of 10/13/92
were approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Burditt seconded by Nigro the minutes of 11/4/92
were approved by a vote of 4-0-0.
The Board talked about the Pearl Street School. The Town Manager
.indicated that the Lord's Gathering was interested in negotiating
a sales price. The Board confirmed the Town Manager's view that
their previous bid was a bid and was not subject to negotiation.
The Board feels that they are on a path to renting out the build-
ing for a five-year period and then looking at possible sale.
Therefore they rejected any further discussion with regard to the
Lord's Gathering proposal. The Board directed the Town Manager
to vigorously pursue leasing this building, including the use of
a broker if needed.
The Board viewed the Homart situation. The Town has not heard
back from Homart. TASC has had a consultant review the "big box"
retail concept and is much more comfortable with the possibility.
The Board also reviewed an analysis of land sales from the Ap-
praiser and it is evident that the value of the property for
retail sales is considerably higher than previously expected.
The Town Manager was directed to do the following: 1) Find out
where Homart is in their decision-making process and if necessary
set up a meeting with Homart, Ron Kaczynski from Tyler and
Reynolds, the Town Manager, the Chairman of the Board of
Selectmen, and one other Selectman; 2) At the s time they will
evaluate the biotech market by talking with the broker specializ-
ing in this area.
The Town Manager discussed salary negotiations. Specifically the
Engineers/Water Treatment Plant personnel are in mediation for
their 192 and 193 contract. Upon the recommendation of the Board
of Selectmen, the Board of Selectmen agreed to offer an FY94
salary increase of 1.5% to settle this mediation.
On motion by Nigro seconded by' Hines the Board voted to adjourn
at 11:35 p.m. All four members present voted in the affirmative
and the motion was carried.
Res ctfully submitted
Se crr
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