1991-05-28 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting May 28, 1991 The meeting was convened at 7:35 p.m. in the Selectmens Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Present were Chairman Eugene Nigro, Secretary Sally Hoyt, Selectmen Russ Graham. George Hines arrived at 7:45, and Dan Ensminger arrived at 8:15. The following list of interested parties was present: Steven R. Sullivan, Thomas Aucella, Gary Demopoulas, Bill Carroll, Lois K. Bond, Rheta C. McKinley, Doris Fantasia, Dan O'Leary, Joshua Goodwin, and Mark Favaloro. On motion by Hoyt seconded by Graham the Board approved the Arbor Day Proclamation by a vote of 5-0-0. Dan O'Leary, Executive Director of Mystic Valley Elder Services, appeared to inform the Board of Selectmen about the Intergenera- tional Walk around Lake Quannapowitt which will take place on June 1, 1991 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The purpose is to raise funds for Mystic Valley Elder Services to support programs for elder residents in Reading and surrounding communities. Liaison Reports Under Liaison Reports, George Hines indicated that he had at- tended the final meeting of the Legal Services Selection Com- mittee and had spoken on Memorial Day. Sally Hoyt had attended all the ceremonies in the cemeteries on Memorial Day, and marched in the parade. Russ Graham spoke at Charles Lawn on Memorial Day. Eugene Nigro attended the Memorial Day ceremonies and attended the last Legal Services Selection Committee meeting. Thursday night he will be participating in a forum with the Taxpayers As- sociation regarding the, June 3 Special Election. Tom Aucello was interviewed for the position of Custodian of Sol- diers and Sailors Graves for a term from July 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992 . On motion by Hoyt seconded by Hines Mr. Aucello was appointed to the position of Custodian of Soldiers and Sailors Graves by vote of 4-0-0. Steve Sullivan and Bill Carroll appeared to discuss the issue of the construction of the Softball Shed at Birch Meadow. Sullivan indicated that the building is roofed and doors are set to be in- - stalled. There is a lot of activity in the field area, and the bathroom and telephone would be very helpful for residents in that area. They indicated that they have some committments, but progress has been slow because of the economy. The major work that needs to be done is the installation of the concrete floor and light plumbing. They would like to have all of the work com- pleted by fall, and are looking for donations from plumbers and other technicians. The softball teams put up $3 , 000, and there will be a direct mailing to members of the softball teams for ad- ditional funding. The Board indicated that they might permit a