1998-01-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Board of Selectmen's Meeting January 6, 1998 The meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Bruce MacDonald, Secretary Sally Hoyt, Selectman George Hines, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested parties: Nancy Eaton, Bill Hughes, Francis Driscoll, Robert Beck, Bill Brown, Matt Lordan, David Gentile, Brian Ryan, Kenneth Campbell, Jr., Dan Cahoon, Stephen Pelrine, Tony Gentile, James Cormier, Bill Lavoie, Mike DeBrigard, Nelson Burbank, Dana Hennigar, Paul Dustin, Brett Donham, Paul French. On motion by Hoyt seconded by MacDonald, the Board voted to go into Executive Session at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to purchase or sale of real estate, to come back into Open Session at approximately 8:00 p.m. On a roll call vote, Anthony MacDonald, Hoyt and Hines voted in the affirmative and the motion was carried. The Board returned to Open Session at approximately 8:10 p.m. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments— George Hines had no report other than to wish the residents of the community a very Happy New Year. Sally Hoyt heard from a resident regarding a complaint about taxi cabs. For the next meeting, she would like West Street Heavy Vehicle Exclusion on the Agenda. Bruce MacDonald had no liaison report. He did announce that he will run again for the Board of Selectmen. He still believes strongly in local government and appreciates the opportunity to serve. He thanked those who have initially been supportive. Issues that still need extensive Selectmen involvement include the Police Station project, the Downtown redevelopment, the Reading Business Park sale, water supply decisions, the promotion of conservation, quality of schools and open space. Dan Ensminger announced that he will not run for re-election this year. He has served since March of 1989 and has enjoyed working with the entire community. He commended the Town Manager on his work.. He felt that his candidacy in serving had been about serving the community and he felt that it is time to move on. He offered to stay involved with the Reading Business Park process if the Board would like. Camille Anthony thanked Dan Ensminger for his years of service, and noted that the Board would miss his involvement on the Board. Board members brought up issues of snow plowing at Woburn and High Street and whether the Task Force would serve as a screening committee for the Business Park .