2002-12-12 RMLD Board of Commissioners Minutes

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A Reading Municipal Light Board of Commissioners ReLrular Session 230 Ash Street .Y G Reading, MA 01867 j j VN C L E R December 12, 2002 MASS Start Time of Regular Session: 7:40 p.m. 2003 d P 12. 25- End Time of Regular Session: 9:40 p.m. Attendees Commissioners: Messrs. Hughes, *Pacino, Ames, Soli and Herlihy RMLD Staff: Mr. Cameron, Acting General Manager, Messrs. Blomley, Fournier and Owen Mses. Antonio, Gottwald, Mailett CAB: Messrs. Norton and Van Magness Guest: Mr. Peter Hechenbleikner, Reading Town Manager *Mr. Pacino arrived at 8:20 p.m. This meeting of the Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) Board of Commissioners, December 12`", is being broadcast live at the RMLD's office at 230 Ash Street, Reading, MA. Live broadcasts are available only in Reading due to technology constraints. This meeting is being video taped for distribution to the community television stations in North Reading, Wilmington and Lynnfield. Chairman Hughes called the meeting to order at 7:40 p.m. Chairman Hughes asked Commissioner Herlihy to act as Secretary Pro Tern as Commissioner Pacino stated he would be late. Report of the Chairman of the Board Mr. Hughes announced a posted Public Relations Subcommittee meeting was held prior to this meeting in the Residential and Commercial Conference Room. Mr. Herlihy noted the RMLD Public Relations Subcommittee met to discuss several items including a review of the very successful Halloween party, which has become a big event for several parents and children in this Town. Mr. Herlihy stated the Subcommittee reviewed the cost of that event, which was a previously questioned concern of the Town. After reviewing the budget and other aspects of the Halloween party, Mr. Herlihy noted it is a positive annual event for RMLD and the community looks forward to it., therefore, he believes it is a good use of public relation funds. Mr. Hughes added to that comment noting over 850 young costumed children accompanied by approximately 400 adults attended this year's Halloween party and being the fourth annual party, it has become an anticipated activity within the community. Ad Hoc RMLD Goverance Advisory Committee Update Mr. Hughes informed the Board the Ad Hoc Committee met as a working group session on Wednesday, December 11' , with the working group consisting of Commissioners Herlihy and Pacino, three members of the Ad Hoc Committee and a member of the Reading Selectmen and the Town Manager. Mr. Hughes stated the topic discussed was outside services. Mr. Herlihy stated he and Commissioner Pacino appreciated the opportunity to work with Ad Hoc Committee and the Town Manager to discuss various reforms and proposals. Mr. Herlihy also stated the Board ought to seriously consider the issues the Ad Hoc Committee will be presenting. Mr. Hughes stated it is very positive to see representation of the RMLD Board on the Ad Hoc Committee. General Manager's Search Committee Update Mr. Hughes noted that at the last meeting of the GM Search Committee, held on December 11`h' the group decided upon three final candidates. Mr. Hughes also stated those candidates will be referred to the RMLD Board and the public at a later date: ,vlr. Ames brought up the issue of the General Manager's contract and asked if there has been a Committee designated to begin working on this new contact.