TIME & PLACE: 6:00 P.M., February 15, 2001, Easton Town Office.

PURPOSE: Discussion of negotiating strategy for a bid or proposal:

VOTE TO CLOSE: Unanimous

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

PRESENT: Council President R. Willey, Council members J. Ford, G. Mayer, C. Reed, H. Hoyt Heinmuller, Town Attorney C. Kehoe and Assistant Town Attorney Ms. Sharon VanEmburgh. to Mr. Kehoe.

The Town Attorney reviewed the discussions with County officials, etc., and options available.

Mayor Butler joined the meeting at 6:10 P.M.

The President of the Council declared the meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

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Town Clerk