1994-01-04 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Meeting January 4, 1994 The meeting was convened at 7:34 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting - Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Present were Chairman George Hines, Vice Chairman Eugene Nigro, Selectmen Dan Ensminger and Bill Burditt, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the fol- lowing list of interested parties: James Blomley, Marc Guyott, Nancy Eaton, Jim Keigley, Richard Radville, Camille Anthony. Approval of Minutes On motion by Nigro seconded by Burditt the minutes of December 14, 1993 were approved as amended by a vote of 3-0-1 with Ensminger abstaining. On motion by Nigro seconded by Burditt the minutes of December 15, 1993 were approved as amended by a vote of 4-0-0. Liaison Reports/Selectmen's Comments Dan Ensminger indicated that he had attended the Town Hall Christmas Party. Gene Nigro indicated that he had been able to attend the RMHS Band Chorus Program and it was a very enjoyable evening. He also attended a meeting of the Reading Public Library group regarding their loth Anniversary Celebration the weekend of February 26 - March 6. r Mr. Nigro then indicated that he would not be seeking re-election to the Board of Selectmen and welcomed new candidates to come forward for the vacant position. George Hines expressed regrets on Mr. Nigro's decision and wished him the best in his "retirement. " Bill Burditt also expressed regrets that Mr. Nigro will not be running for re-election - he had appreciated Mr. Nigro's counsel- ing as the junior member of the Board of Selectmen. Burditt has attended the first of the Swimming Pool Task Force Meetings - at which the task force was organized and options were discussed. They have a site visit scheduled for next Saturday. He attended the Library Appreciation Program and the Town Hall Christmas Party. He also attended the joint meeting with RMLD, FinCom and Selectmen Chairman regarding the sale of property on Haven Street. The RMLD has more available staff resources and can fund the appraisal, and therefore he would recommend that they pursue the bidding process. There will be two separate committees set up. He also indicated that he received material from Cathy Quimby regarding elections and copies will go to the Board of Selectmen this week. Public Comment There was no public comment.