1998-03-17 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Meeting March 17, 1998 The meeting was convened at 7:35 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, Selectmen Dan Ensminger and George Hines, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested parties: Fred Van Magness, Richard Stosez, Sandra Michaud, Chris Zanru, Gina Snyder, Kim Honetschlager, Karen and Kevin Roche, Clayton Jones, Ted McIntire, Paul O'Donnell, Debbie Powers, Judy Kramer. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — George Hines noted that the Board of Selectmen need to be more involved in school decisions. Sally Hoyt attended a Board of Health meeting, and noted that aerial spraying will be taking place soon. Camille Anthony noted that there is a Strearn Team Meeting on Wednesday night. A demonstration lawn is going to be created at the Episcopal Church. She also noted that Cliff Proctor passed away. He was a member of the Conservation Commission for 20 years. Public Comment—There was no public comment. Town Manager's Report ♦ The Board of Selectmen and the Reading Business Park Task Force met last week in joint session to hear a presentation on the two proposals and to recommend a course of action. Today is the date for any additional inforination from either of the proponents. That material will be copied and distributed to the RBP Task Force and the Board of Selectmen. I have received calls from several businesses and from residents relative to the Home Depot proposal. Joseph Belmonte and Alan Perkins began their Police Academy training last month and will be back on the force by the beginning of July. ® We are in the process of hiring two Firefighter's positions and when all testing is completed, I will announce the appointees. ® A meeting was held February 26 on the Title V Program to provide assistance to property owners in getting tied into municipal sewers where possible, or in assisting in the improvement of their systems. Fining is available on a betterment basis. Approximately 80 people attended, and 16 property owners seem very interested in the pfogram. Rabies clinics will be offered in March— See Chamiel 22 and the Reading Notes for further infonnation as to dates and times. The last day for voter registration for the March 24 Town Election was Wednesday, March 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The Election is next Tuesday at the Hawkes Field House.