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Board schedules non-public negotiation session after legal settlement and discusses attorney costs
Summary
Trustees reviewed a recently resolved lawsuit the town prevailed in, discussed attorney support and potential legal costs for forthcoming union negotiations, and tentatively scheduled a posted non-public negotiation meeting for Tuesday at 6 p.m.
The chair informed trustees that a legal case involving an individual, referenced as Moy Ryan, was resolved in the town’s favor; the board was told a declaratory judgment for the individual was denied and that the library board bears no financial responsibility in the case.
Trustees discussed upcoming negotiations with the union. Attorney Hannah Dvau, cited by the chair as a consultant on the matter, advised that historically the negotiating team typically includes the chair and the vice chair; trustees agreed to that approach unless the board decides otherwise. The chair said she had spoken with the town manager about legal assistance and that the board should obtain cost estimates from both the town attorney and from Hannah Dvau for representation at the negotiation table.
To prepare, trustees agreed to schedule a posted non-public session to meet with the attorney; they discussed availability the week of May 23–27 and targeted Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., pending confirmation from the attorney and the room being available. The chair said she would follow up with the attorney and the town manager to finalize logistics.
No formal action was taken tonight on negotiation terms or legal expenditures; trustees requested that cost estimates and guidance be provided at an upcoming meeting.
