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Dupont to seek negotiations with Madison Railroad to preserve road frontage, avoid litigation
Summary
Dupont officials said Aug. 13 they will attempt to negotiate with Madison Railroad after a title search and survey yielded no clear advantage; the town would consider joining a protective fence only if blacktop can remain up to 9 ft. 8 in. from the tracks.
Dupont officials said Aug. 13 they will pursue negotiations with the Madison Railroad to preserve driving and parking frontage adjacent to the tracks rather than pursue protracted litigation.
President Kevin Wally Burnette and Clerk/Treasurer Robyn Meek told the board they had met with attorney Pat Magrath on July 26 after receiving a title search and survey that the board said "did not help the Town in any way." The board said the town cannot afford a lengthy legal fight and will instead try to reach an agreement with the railroad.
As part of potential terms, the town said it would consider participating in a protective fence project only if blacktop is allowed to remain up to 9 feet 8 inches from the rails, preserving additional room for driving and parking near the tracks. No meeting date with Madison Railroad was recorded; the board said it will set up a meeting to discuss options.
No formal motion or vote on the negotiation strategy was recorded in the minutes; the discussion was framed as direction for staff and legal counsel to pursue talks with the railroad.
