HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS EXEC. MINUTES 1-23-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
EXECUTIVE SESSION
JANUARY 23, 1995
Present: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale and Royle,
and Town Manager William F. Williams.
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 p.m.
Motion: Made by Selectman Pasquale and seconded by Selectmah
Royle to go into executive session for the purpose of legal negotiations
concerning the MBTA property expenses and lease agreement.
Vote: Passed unanimously.
The Board consensus was to transmit the following five points.
1) Board of Selectmen is opposed to the expansion by the MBTA of
1,100 parking spaces because of negative effects on the environment and
qualify of life.
2) The Board of Selectmen seeks to provide reasonable expansion by
working with the MBTA on alternatives: satellite parking lots with park
and ride /van pool. One site mentioned was parking at the Great Woods
Center for Performing Arts.
3) Commercial (private) lot licensed parking at different locations
within walking distance of the present site. This may require a revised
zoning by -law or Zoning Board variance.
4) A reevaluation of the lease between the Town and the MBTA.
5) A contact person to be assigned by the MBTA with the authority to
represent the General Manager and similarly a contact for the Board of
Selectmen.
Motion: At 2:30 p.m. by motion of Selectman Royle and seconded by
Selectman Ronald, the Board voted tp go out of executive session and
into open session.
Vote: Unanimous
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After discussion, the Board of Selectmen requested that we seek sample
requests for proposals on legal services of Town Counsel.
Motion: Made by Selectman Ronald and seconded by Selectman
Pasquale to adjourn at 2:40 p.m.
Vote: Unanimous.
Respectfully submitted,
_-APPROVED AND DELEA�FD:
William F. Williams
Town Manager
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