HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-04-20 Board of Selectmen Executive Session Minutes Minutes of the Executive Session
April 20, 1989
The meeting convened at 7:40 p.m. in the Employee's Lounge, Town
Hall, Reading, MA. Selectmen present were Chairman Graham, Vice
Chairman Ziegler, Secretary Ensminger, and members Nigro and Rus-
sell. Also present were Jonathan Edwards (in his capacity as ac-
ting Town Manager) , Ron Kaczynski - of Tyler and Reynolds, Anthony
V. Fletcher, and William Redford.
Bear Hill Land Sale Issues - Considerable discussion took place
on potential litigation involving eminent domain taking of lot 50
Article 14 on the April 24 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Ron
Kaczynski advised that he and Ted Cohen agreed that the taking of
Lot 50 to provide access to the Bear Hili land was for a valid
public purpose and would be upheld in court. Only the amount
might be subject to challange in court. The Selectmen discussed
options for Bear Hill access which could be presented to Town
Meeting. It was agreed that the land taking should be the Town's
primary option.
On motion of Ensminger seconded by Nigro it was voted 5-0-0 to
support Article 13 of the April 24th Special Town Meeting (PRD
map) . On motion of Nigro seconded by Ziegler it was voted 4-1-0
to support Article 14 of the Special Town Meeting acquisition of
Lot 50; Russell opposed. It was agreed that the Selectmen's
votes of Articles 13 and 14 would be considered part of the
public record of this meeting. These articles would be tabled
until a May filth session of Special Town Meeting.
Respectfully submitted:
Secretary
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