1991-01-09 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting January 9, 1991 _.. The meeting convened in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts, at 7:34 p.m. Present were Chair- man Graham, Vice Chairman Ensminger, Secretary Hines, Selectmen Nigro and Hoyt, Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner, and the following list of residents and interested parties: Rod Hawes, Sue Hawes, Lori Leland, Alan Leland, Lori Ann Hahnen, Sara Hawes, Byron Hawes, Barbara Philbrick, Matthew Cummings, Holly Spousta, Pat Cignetti, Pat Black, and Jim Murphy. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, the minutes of December 18, 1990 were approved with corrections by a vote of 5-0-0. Liaison Reports Eugene Nigro indicated that he had attended the School Committee/Fin Com/Board of Selectmen meeting on Monday night. He commended Russ Graham on his comments. George Hines also attended the School Committee/Fin' Com/Board of Selectmen meeting and commended Russ Graham on his comments. Mr. Hines also attended the North Suburban Planning Council- meeting and indicated that the Director of MAPC requested community rep- resentatives to consider increasing the North Suburban Planning Council budget through voluntary contributions of $1, 000. 00 per community. The capital investment priority program and MetroPlan 2000 are still under review. George Hines asked for an update on the property on West Street regarding zoning violations. The Town Manager will give the Board of Selectmen a history and up- date at their next meeting. Russ Graham indicated that the MAPC appointment of George Hines' position is up. Hines indicated that he is looking for a succes- sor, but would serve if there is no other candidate who comes forward. The position is posted for Selectmen's interview in January. Mr. Graham also indicated that there may be a need for an all-boards meeting, and that the Taxpayer's Alliance was in- terested in -meeting to talk about common issues. Dan Ensminger attended the School Committee/Fin Com/Board of Selectmen meeting. , Sally also attended the School Committee/Fin Com/Board of Selectmen meeting. She feels that the issue of a trash fee should be up to the voters of the Town of Reading. Ms. Hoyt also indicated that the Reading Housing Authority had a successful year, having modernized the units on Frank Tanner Drive and ac- quiring four townhouses (four family, low income housing) . Public Comment Eugene Nigro "indicated that he will run for re-election as a Selectman. He felt that continuity on this Board may be of value. to the community. Girl Scouts from Troop 1221 and parent leaders attended and presented (sold) to the Board of Selectmen a box of cookies to kick off the Girl Scout cookie sales which start this Friday.