HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-03-07 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes Board of Selectmen
Executive Session
March 7, 2001
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room, at the Town Hall, 16
Lowell Street, Reading Massachusetts. Present were Matthew Cummings, Camille
Anthony, George Hines, School Committee members Susan Cavicchi, Pete Dahl,
William Griset, Robin D'Antona, Timothy Twomey, and Superintendent Dr. Harutunian.
7:00 PM George Hines called the meeting to order.
7:02 PM On a motion by Matthew Cummings, seconded by Camille Anthony, the Board
of Selectmen voted to go into executive session.
The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Dr Harutunian thanked the Board of Selectmen for meeting with the School Committee
to discuss the continued representation in the Sunset Rock law suit.
T 10 PM Matthew Nestor arrived.
Dr. Harutunian stated that on December 29, 2000 the School Committee hired the firm of
Gatsby& Hannah to represent them in the Sunset Rock Case. This was during the time
the Town of Reading was changing their counsel. The School Committee needed
immediate representation and voted to hire Gatsby& Hannah.
Dr. Harutunian stated they are winning this case in the courts, but not with DEP. DEP
will submit a group of questions and then a list of conditions. The DEP suit needs to be
handled quickly.
Camille Anthony asked if they will be through with negotiations in two weeks?
Dr. Harutunian stated they are trying to settle this ease. They have had communications
with Atty. Favalovo asking him what his client is seeking. Atty. Favalovo stated he will
submit a list of requests.
Tim Twomey stated Mr. Moeller might question who he is dealing with if the counsel is
changed.
Matthew Cummings asked what the cost estimate is from Gatsby & Hannah to handle
this case?Dr. Harutunian replied, since this case is on going, Gatsby& Hannah did not
give a price, only a time line of one year. George Hines asked if this cost is taken out of
the School Budget. Dr. Harutunian replied the cost is taken out of the School
Department's Special Counsel budget.
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Matthew Nestor stated he would like to have Gatsby & Hannah continue to handle this
case. They could revisit this decision in the future if necessary. Matthew Cummings,
George Hines and Camille Anthony agreed_
7:35 PM On a motion by Matthew Cummings, seconded by Camille Anthony, the Board
of Selectmen voted to adjourn their meeting.
The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0
Respectfully submitted,
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Recording Secretary