HomeMy Public PortalAbout10-27-2003 Workshop Session
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WORKSHOP MINUTES
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October 27, 2003
7:30 PM, Town Barn
The Hillsborough Town Board held a monthly workshop on October 27,2003 at 7:30 PM in the
Hillsborough Town Barn. Present for the Workshop were Mayor Joe Phelps, and
Commissioners Michael Gering, Kenneth Chavious, and Evelyn Lloyd. Staff present were Town
Manager Eric Peterson, Assistant Town Manager/Public Works Director Demetric Potts and
Planning Director Margaret Hauth.
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1. OPEN THE WORKSHOP
Mayor Joe Phelps opened the Workshop at 7:30 PM.
2, AGENDA CHANGES & AGENDA APPROVAL
By consensus, the Board approved the Agenda as presented.
3. OPEN BOARD DISCUSSION, UPDATES, COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Gering updated the Board on the Clock Committee last meeting and informed the
Board that the Clock is scheduled to be re-installed next week.
Mayor Phelps asked local citizen Margaret Hauth to explain her proposal to donate a parcel of
land to the Town that was formally part of the old Hillsborough Rest Home. Ms. Hauth
reported that the property is just about renovated and ready to sell. She stated that she would like
to donate a 50' X 130' lot to the Town with the stipulation that it be used for a neighborhood
park. She requested feedback from the Board to determine whether they are interested in the
property. Mayor Phelps suggested placing this as an Item on the Consent Agenda for the
November 10th Regular Meeting, and the Board agreed.
4, DISCUSS PROPOSED W ATERSTONE DEVELOPMENT
Jack Smyre, representing the proposed Waterstone Project addressed the Board and fielded
questions regarding the project.
5. OTHER
There were no other issues discussed.
6. CLOSED SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION
Upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by Commissioner Chavious, the Board
moved to go into Closed Session to discuss potential property acquisition by a vote of 3-0. The
motion was declared passed.
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. 7. ADJOURN
Upon returning to Open Session, and upon a motion by Commissioner Gering, seconded by
Commissioner Lloyd, the Board moved to adjourn at approximately 9:00 PM by a vote of 3-0.
The motion was declared passed.
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Donna F, Armbrister, CMC
Town Clerk
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