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Sept. 1, 1998 R <br />AASS. <br />Reading Historical Commission Meeting <br />Attending: Virginia Adams l , + Y € 18 10- 2 <br />Louise Sandberg <br />Wilbar Hoxie <br />William and Janet McElhiney <br />Clay Jones <br />Daniel Sulls <br />Bradley Fuller <br />David T.Fitzpatric4 <br />David O'Sullivan <br />Les and Cheryl Sidelinker <br />Called to order: 7:35. <br />1. William and Janet McElhiney came to explain their need to <br />move part of their stone wall in order to facilitate the expansion of <br />their home at 140 Walnut St. Virginia felt we needed to make our <br />decision this evening in order-to allow the property owners to <br />proceed with their plans. She has prepared a letter for CPDC to <br />make them aware of our concerns. All members have viewed the <br />site. Col. Hoxie suggested that the plans provide a cross section to <br />show the foundation (18 inch gravel), The commission approved <br />the plans for the stone wall and the issuance of the letter, 4-0-0. <br />2. Walnut Street plans. Blueprints were examined. The <br />residents have concerns about the kinds of sidewalks and the stone <br />walls. The visiting residents are inclined to have grass sidewalks <br />and walls made of existing old stone. Virginia suggested drafting a <br />letter to CPDC including our recommendations that would include <br />grass sidewalks and sloping granite curb. The city shcould also <br />investigate the depth, of the wall to see if a new wallis needed.. N a <br />wall is needed, it should. match the style and materials already <br />existing on the street (dry lading). Approved: 4-0-0 <br />3. Foster-Emerson House. Les and Cheryl Sidelinker attended to <br />update us on their progress. The house became their property the <br />first week of August. The have started to dismantle the house. <br />The rear wall of the lean to was badly rotted. This area has been <br />removed. The house is moving September 15 and going directly <br />onto the lot. The foundation will be poured shortly thereafter. <br />4. Paid Redstone Camera bill of $32.43. <br />5. Commentary FY budget narrative for the Historical <br />Commission <br />6. Water tower is apparently in very bad shape. City engineer <br />feels that it must come down. Demolition delay hearing? It may <br />be condemned by the town before it comes to us. <br />7. Preservation program-antiques roadshow by a Mr. Kaminski. <br />Money maker for the Antiquarian Society or Reading Friends of <br />