HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-22 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes 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
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vote to cut down the number of allowable apartments by four,
Mr. Rivers went on to explain how this cut down considerably on his
plan of development, therefore, having an adverse effect on his cost
margin.
On the last item of the agenda for Executive Session, the Board
discussed the town's purchase of the Davis land for the new
Department of Public Works garage. A value of the land was estimated
somewhere between $700,000 and $950 ,000 . The Board agreed to an
amount of $825 ,000 for the 6 . 613 acres.
Relative to the purchase of an access road from TASC, the Board
expected the cost to be approximately $285 , 000 . A list of conditions
were discussed but no agreements were finalized.
At 10 : 10 p.m. , it was moved, seconded, and approved by a roll
call vote to come out of Executive Session.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary