TIME & PLACE: 7:46 P.M., April 20, 1998, Easton Town Council Chambers.

PURPOSE: To discuss matters relating to contracts and potential litigation.

VOTE TO CLOSE: Unanimous.

CITATION: State of Maryland Annotated Code, Section 10-508(14) and Section 10-508(8).

PRESENT: Mayor Butler, Council President R. Willey, Council members J. Ford, G. Mayer, N. Clem, H. Heinmuller, Town Engineer H. Grunden, Chief of Police W. Chase, Town Attorney C. Kehoe, Assistant Town Attorney S. Kehoe, Town Planner T. Hamilton.

The Town Attorney discussed potential litigation.

The Town Attorney discussed a pending court hearing.

The President of the Council discussed a letter regarding taxes.

The Town Engineer discussed various Block Grant issues.

The President of the Council declared the meeting adjourned at 8:23 P.M.

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Town Clerk