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MR. BERNARD CHAMBERLAIN'S REQUEST FOR EASEMENT

The President laid before the Board correspondence with Mr. Bernard P. Chamberlain covering
Mr. Chamberlain's request for an easement to construct a road approximately 25′ by 50′
connecting his "Midmont" property with the University's road around Middle Mountain, near the
University Maintenance Shop, and for the right to connect with the University's sewer line
Mr. Darden said that, on advice from the Buildings and Grounds Department, he could not
recommend the sewer line connection, but that he did favor the easement for the right of way.
After discussion that was favorable to cooperating with Mr. Chamberlain in providing for a
right of way, the Board resolved that the President be authorized to negotiate with Mr. Chamberlain
a tentative agreement, giving preference in the preliminary negotiation to an appraisal and
sale of the right of way over a dedication of the land to use as a public road