1999-03-02 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Meeting March 2, 1999 The nlecting was convened at 7:10 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Vice Chairman Sally Hoyt, Secretary Matthew Nestor (arrived late), Selectmen Camille Anthony and George Hines, Assistant Town Manager Russell Dean., Town Counsel H Theodore Cohen, Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: Nancy Eaton, Betharm Matathia, Vincent Falcione, Michael Pacillo, Jane Fiore, Sandra Michaud, Gaynell Knowlton, Peter Simms, Mark Eyerman. On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board voted to go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussion of sale of real estate to come back into Open Session at 7:30 p.m. On a roll call vote, all three members voted in the affinnative and the motion was carried. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — George Hines noted that the Reading Business Park Negotiating Committee has been working on the Letter of Intent with Corporex. He attended the Budget Council Meeting last week, and noted that it will be a difficult budget season because of the government cutbacks. Camille Anthony noted that the Solid Waste Advisory Committee has formed a subgroup who is working on combining Earth Day with Community Day. If anyone is interested in volunteering they may contact Jacqui Chipman. She toured the Water Treatment Plant with the Water Supply Committee. She will be attending a CAB Meeting on Thursday with Sally Hoyt. Matthew Nestor had no report. Sally Hoyt read to the 5"' graders at the Barrows School in honor of Dr. Seus's birthday. She requested that the Board vote tonight on the Mudville plaques. She has received complaints regarding traffic at the Little Chuck's Store. The Clock and Bell Fund is looking for donations. Public Coninient—There was no public comment. Towyn Manager's Report The Assistant Town Manager gave the following report: � Continue to coordinate the Letter of Intent regarding the Town landfill with Corporex and the negotiating committee. Have attended meetings regarding environmental liability insurance, and worked with Engineering on various issues including the abandonment of casements on the landfill. Water Supply Committee: We were cancelled on the 18"' and 25t" of February but will meet this Thursday, March 4t". The Committee has received several sources of informa- tion, and we will begin working on a draft RFP on Thursday night. In addition, several guest speakers have offered their seivices to speak about water supply issues: Kerry Mackin from the Ipswich River Watershed Association, Steve Johnson from the DEP