1991-02-12 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting February 12, 1991 The meeting convened at 7 : 30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Present were Chairman Russ Graham, Vice Chairman Dan Ensminger, .Secretary George Hines, Selectmen Eugene Nigro and Sally Hoyt, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following interested party: Nancy Eaton. On motion by Hoyt, seconded by Ensminger the minutes of January 10 , 1991 were approved by a vote of 5-0-0 . On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt the minutes of January 17, 1991 were approved by a vote of 5-0-0 . On motion by Hoyt, seconded by Hines the minutes of January 23, 1991 were approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Liaison Reports Gene Nigro indicated that the Reading Taxpayers Association has invited him to speak at their meeting next week. George Hines indicated that he has been informed that the Perkins site plan review case has been filed with the Court. Russ Graham indicated that he and the Town Manager had met with Ken King, an individual who is a member of the Reading Taxpayer's Association. Chairman Graham has suggested that his concerns be addressed at the FinCom level. Dan Ensminger asked about the status of the School budget deliberations. He also indicated that he had met with the Super- intendent regarding growth projections. Sally Hoyt has heard from a number of citizens regarding the need for additional spe- cial needs teachers in the Middle Schools. Personnel On motion by Nigro, seconded by Hoyt the Board approved the con- tinuation for a period of 90 days from the date of their call-up of health benefits to employees who currently have Town health benefits and who have been called to active duty. The Town will pick up its 65% share as is currently the case. Prior to the ex- piration of the 90 days the issue will be re-evaluated. The mo- tion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Discussion/Action Items On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt the Board closed the_. Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting by vote of 5-070. The Town Manager reviewed the various articles. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt the Board voted to waive voter registration at each precinct as requested by the Town Clerk by vote of 5-0-0. The Board reviewed the Pearl Street School requests for proposals, and on motion by , seconded by , and approved by a vote of 5-0-0 authorized it to be released. On motion by Hines, seconded by Hoyt the Board approved the sale of Plat 35, Lot 27 on Pinevale Avenue to Richard Phelan by vote of 5-0-0. George Hines moved to reduce the overtime budgets in the Highway,