HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-01 Special Town Meeting MinutesARTICLE 14. On motion of Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the Town establish the
position of "Outreach Worker ", at Grade 4 to be under the jurisdiction of the Council on
Aging.
ARTICLE 15.On motion of Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the Town establish the
position of "Meals on Wheels Coordinator ", at Grade 3 to be under the jurisdiction of the
Council on Aging.
On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to
meet at close of the Special Town Meeting scheduled for this time.
Meeting adjourned at 8:29 P.M.
162 Town Meeting members were present
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School
June 1, 1982
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, John W. Faria, at 8:30 P.M.
there being a quorum present.
The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, when on motion of Marvin M.
Rosenthal it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant except the
Officer's Return, which was then read by the Town Clerk.
ARTICLE 1. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted to lay Article 1 on
the table.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted to lay Article 2 on
the table.
ARTICLE 3. On motion of Robert I. Nordstrand it was voted that the Town of
Reading accept the provisions of Chapter 743, Acts of 1981, approved by the General
Court and signed by the Governor on January 2, 1982.
ARTICLE 4. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the Town
amend Article XXV of the By -Laws of the Town by adding the following paragraph at
the end thereof:
"Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article XXV, the
Board of Selectmen shall authorize the employment of an otherwise qualified
applicant for municipal employment who has been rejected for employment by
reason of a medical examination where the Board of Selectmen determine that
such rejection would be in violation of applicable federal or state laws, executive
orders or regulations. For the purposes of this paragraph 'otherwise qualified
applicant for municipal employment' shall mean a person who, with reasonable
accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job in question.
Nothing, herein shall be construed as authorizing or requiring the employment of
an applicant who is not otherwise qualified for the position applied for."
ARTICLE 5. On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that the sum of Ten
Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be transferred from free cash and appropriated for Police
and Fire Indemnification.
ARTICLE 6. Motion under Article 6 by John W. Price was discussed, and was
postponed until next session of Special Town Meeting.
On motion of John W. Price it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to
meet at 8:00 P.M. on June 10, 1982 in the Reading Memorial High School auditorium.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P. M.
162 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk
