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Q&A with Gray Council Chair Pam Wilkinson
The Monument had questions for Ms. Wilkinson regarding the Council's recent actions over Pennell Institute.

The Monument: Does the Council consider that their decision to contact the Attorney General with a reconsideration request and to move forward to Superior Court constitutes "action" taken at Executive Session?

Ms. Wilkinson: You need to separate these two points. The request to go to the AG for reconsideration stems from the fact that the Council back in 2003 had authorized legal action and to submit a presentation to the AG in Nov. 2004. It is merely reconsideration on action already authorized. The move to go to Superior Court will be, if approved, authorized at our meeting January 18th.

The Monument: If not, what did your Attorney Dale advise you as to how this was not action?

Ms. Wilkinson: I think this is explained above.

The Monument: If so, were there any Councilors who demurred from taking this action in Executive Session?

Ms. Wilkinson: As stated above, the action to ask for reconsideration stems from authorization for legal action in 2003 and the action to submit to the AG in November of 2004.

The Monument: Why is the Council rushing this? (you used the term "expedited action")

Ms. Wilkinson: I wouldn't call it rushing. It is a continuation of a process. We don't need to belabor this process that has been already too long.
The Monument: What plans does the Council have for Pennell Institute and Pennell Lab?

Ms. Wilkinson: As stated before, when the final decision of the status of the building is made is when we can comment. Ultimately it is the citizens of the Town of Gray who decides.