1990-01-02 Board of Selectmen Minutes

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Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting January 2, 1990 Meeting was called to order at 7:32 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meet- ing Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Russell Graham, Vice Chairman Mollie Ziegler, Secretary Daniel Ensminger, Selectman John Russell and Eugene Nigro . Also present was the following list of individuals: Atty. Mark Gallant, Ken Pratt, Francis X. Fedele, Robert R. Hemp, Jr. , Peter Murphy, John L. Drinkwater, Kurt W. Habel, and Regina Snyder. On motion by Nigro seconded by Ensminger the minutes of December 5, 1989 were approved by a vote of 3-0-2. The December 19, 1989 minutes were held for further correction. Selectmen John Russell read a statement indicating that he would not be seeking a fourth term on the Board of Selectmen. He indi- cated that he would be a candidate for Town Meeting membership. Mollie Ziegler indicated that she would not seek a third term on the Board of Selectmen. She also will run for Town Meeting. Liaison Reports John Russell indicated that there is a proposed meeting on 1/16/90 at 6:00 P.M. including representatives from all the com- munities who are part of the RMLD service area. The Selectmen will be invited, as will the legislators. The topic is the spe- cial legislation needed to implement the settlement. Mollie Ziegler indicated that the Audit Committee had met, and is in the process of bidding audit services. Also the Audit Committee will be meeting later this month. The Housing Partnership is meeting Thursday evening. Russ Graham indicated that on Thursday at 7:30 P.M. in the Lecture Hall at the High School there will be a meeting to review the need for a Prop 2-1/2 Override. It is hoped that a large number of people will come out. Gerry Fiore will be the Moderator. The main topics will be: an explanation of Prop 2-1/2, the status of the budgets, question and answer period, and an opportunity for volunteers to sign up to work on a Prop 2-1/2 Override effort. Chairman Graham indicated that this is not a discussion as to whether or not there should be a Prop 2-1/2 Override--that has already been decided by the Board of Selectmen. Licenses On motion by Ziegler, seconded by Nigro, the following Common Victualler's Licenses were renewed for a period expiring 12/31/90 with all previous conditions: Addison Wesley (Service America Corp. ) , Anthony's Sub Seafood, Carvel Ice Cream Store #1943, D's Deli & Sub, Burger King Corporation, Reading Bakery & Deli. 9� The Board discussed with Mr. Fedele the renewal of his Class II License for Sale of Motor Vehicles. Gene Nigro indicated a con- cern about on-street parking, lack of adequate on-site parking, and traffic hazards with regard to this facility. Mr. Fedele in- dicated that he maintains between 17 and 19 cars for sale at the location, with the repair garage on site. There is also a