TIME & PLACE: 5:45 P.M., February 5, 2001, Easton Town Council Chambers.

PURPOSE: Consider a matter that concerns the proposal for a business or industrial organization to locate, expand, or remain in the State.

VOTE TO CLOSE: Unanimous

CITATION: State of Maryland Annotated Code, Section 10-508(a)(3).

PRESENT: Council President R. Willey, Council members J. Ford, G. Mayer, C. Reed, H. Hoyt Heinmuller, Mayor C. Butler, Town Engineer T. Glass, Town Planner T. Hamilton and Town Attorney C. Kehoe. Mr. Richard T. Warfield was present for the Town Clerk. Mr. Bill Stagg, Lane Engineering was also present.

Discussion was held regarding the County’s proposal to build a new facility.

Bill Stagg departed the Executive Session meeting at 6:28 P.M.

Discussion was held regarding property that may be donated to the Town of Easton.

At 6:30 P.M., officials from Easton Utilities arrived, Hugh Grunden, Jim Silvius and George Roberts.

Potential litigation was discussed.

The President of the Council declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 P.M.

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Richard T. Warfield, Jr. for Town Clerk