SPECIAL MEETING of the Town Council of the Town of Burrillville held Friday, November 7, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. in the Burrillville Town Council Chambers, Town Building, 105 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville.
PRESENT: Council President Nancy F. Binns, Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe
MEMBERS ABSENT: Councilor Kevin M. Blais
VOTED to grant the request for executive session from Nancy F. Binns, Town Council President, pursuant to Rhode Island Open Meeting Law [§42-46-5(a)(2)] to consider, discuss and act on potential litigation matters and [§42-46-5(a)(4)] to consider, discuss and act on investigative proceedings regarding allegations of civil or criminal misconduct relative to complaints, including alleged Charter violations, against Councilor Kevin M. Blais.
Motion by Councilor Wallace F. Lees. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Kevin M. Blais was absent.
The Council returned to open session at 4:37 P.M.
VOTED to seal the minutes of execute session, noting that one vote had been taken.
Motion by Councilor Norman C. Mainville. Seconded by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. The motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Kevin M. Blais was absent.
The Town Council disclosed that the vote taken in executive session was: to retain Mr. Ratcliffe to conduct an independent investigation of the alleged Charter violations by Councilor Blais.
VOTED to adjourn at 4:38 P.M.
Motion by Councilor Margaret L. Dudley. Seconded by Councilor John M. Karmozyn, Jr. The motion carried, six in favor, one absent. Voting in favor of the motion were Council President Nancy F. Binns and Councilors Wallace F. Lees, Margaret L. Dudley, John M. Karmozyn Jr., Norman C. Mainville and Cynthia L. Roe. Councilor Kevin M. Blais was absent.
The meeting was taped. The tape is on file with the record of the meeting.
Louise R. Phaneuf, Town Clerk
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