HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-03-19 Board of Public Works Minutes - Executive Session Executive Session Meeting of March 19, 7.986 Page i
The Board of Public Works convened in Fxecutive Session at 7:SS
P.M. Present were Chairman Barker, Secretary Hampson, Board Members
Polychrones, Griffin and Boucher, and Superintendent A.U. Fletcher.
Also present was Mr. Frank Corgone from the Finance Committee.
Superintendent Fletcher gave Mr. Boucher a brief history of the
trash collection contract problems. He also stated that in negotiations
with Vinings lawyers, their lawyers stated they would look into a
settlement of $26,000 - $30,000. Mr. McIntire and the Superintendent
talked it over and felt that would he acceptable and would bring it to the
Board tonight. This morning we got an offer of $39,000.00. He stated it
is his strong opinion that providing they don't throw in the suggestion to
use our influence to drop the criminal charges, that we should accept this
offer.
Douglass Barker stated we have a timeliness factor here regarding
the bids.
Superintendent Fletcher stated we have delayed the bid opening
from tomorrow night to next Monday for the reason that this could
compromise a deal made with the Hiltz Company.
He added that he thought this was in the best interest of the
community.
Mr. Griffin asked what about the police investigation and legal
fees? To what degree are we responsible for these charges?
Mr. Fletcher replied we are not on the clock with Attorney
Cohen. We will turn the $25,000 over to the General Fund and the Police
Department can ask for their $5,000.00.
Mr. Griffin stated he felt his settlement was on the short side,
but can rationalize this because of possible interruption in services.
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It was moved, seconded and voted 5;0 that the Superintendent and
Town Counsel negotiate with Vining for a settlement of $25,000 and that
Hiltz purchase the trash containers for the price on our invoices.
Chairman Barker asked that a progress report be included in this
week's package.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to go out of Executive
session at 8:30 P.M.
Respectfully
submitted, --
Sec re ryC e
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