1994-03-24 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Board of Selectmen Meeting March 24, 1994 The meeting convened at 7:30 p.m. Present were Chairman George Hines, Secretary Sally Hoyt, Selectmen Dan Ensminger, Bill Bur- ditt and Camille Anthony, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Jill McFadden, Bill Anthony, Jessica Anthony, Carl McFadden, Ron Wood, Marjorie Merrill, Nancy Eaton, John Diaz, Catherine Quimby, Ellie Dube. Swearing in Ceremony - The Chairman welcomed Camille Anthony to the Board. Town Clerk Catherine Quimby administered the oath of office to Camille Anthony. Ms. Anthony was accompanied by her family for the swearing in. Election of Vice Chairman - On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt, Bill Burditt was elected Vice Chairman by. a vote of 4-0-1 with Burditt abstaining. This is for a term expiring June 30, 1994, filling the unexpired term of Gene Nigro. Camille Anthony will accept Gene Nigro's liaison assignments un- til the end of the fiscal year. These include Library, Community Development, Reading Business Park Task Force, and speaker at the Charles Lawn Cemetery on Memorial Day. Approval of Minutes On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt the Board discussed the minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting of March 8, 1994 . There were amendments that needed follow-up, and therefore on mo- tion by Ensminger seconded by Burditt the Board voted to table these minutes by a vote of 4-0-1. Liaison Reports/Selectmen's Comments Bill Burditt indicated that he had attended the Swimming Pool Task Force meeting and that they are requesting estimates of cost on alternative courses of action. They will make a report of progress to Town Meeting. He thanked the Band Parents for the fine reception that they gave last Friday. Dan Ensminger also thanked the Band Parents. He attended the Mineral Street Bridge Task Force and the concerns about the elevation of the bridge were raised. He noted that there is a resignation on the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee. He will be attending his first MMA Healthcare Task Force meeting next week. Sally Hoyt indicated that she was not able to attend the Band Parents meeting but appreciates the invitation and sent her con- gratulations. The Senior Center will be hosting a regional meet- ing regarding Mystic Valley Elder Services Strategic Plans; a Cat and Dog Rabies Clinic will be held in Stoneham on April 9 ; Recreation is developing pre-school programs for the summer. George Hines attended the Mineral Street Bridge Task Force meet- ing and the profile of the bridge can be built at existing levels with existing clearance. The MBTA would then be responsible for