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ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School
June 14, 1982
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, John W. Faria, at 8:00 P.M.,
there being a quorum present.
The invocation was given by the Rev. Dale Hufford of the First Congregational
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ARTICLE 27. Catherine A. Quimby moved for reconsideration of Article 27.
The motion for reconsideration was voted in the negative.
97 voted in the affirmative
63 voted in the negative
2/3 vote required
ARTICLE 19. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted to take Article 19
from the table.
ARTICLE 19 (35 -36) On motion of Bayard R. Lincoln as amended by Walter J.
Palmunen it was voted that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000) be raised from
the tax levy and appropriated to the Personnel Board as follows, each item being
considered a separate appropriation:
Salaries $ 9,700
Expense 300
Total 10,000
ARTICLE 19. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted to take up line numbers
59 -64 and 84 -86 out of order.
ARTICLE 19 (59 -64) On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the sum of
Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) be transferred from Federal Revenue
Sharing (P.L. 92 -512) to Police Department Salaries, and that the sum of Two Thousand
Six Hundred Twenty -Seven Dollars ($2,627) be transferred from Animal Control
Expense (1981 unused encumbrances), and that the sum of Three Thousand Nine
Hundred Dollars ($3,900) be transferred from parking fees receipts reserved, and that
the sum of One Million Five Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty -Nine Dollars ($1,005,939)
be raised from the tax levy, and that said sums totalling One Million Two Hundred
Sixty -Two Thousand Four Hundred Sixty -Six Dollars ($1,262,466) be appropriated to
the Police Department as follows, each item being considered a separate
appropriation:
Salaries (P.L. 92 -512 Authorized) $ 250,000
Salaries
867,241
Expense Energy
33,550
Expense Non Energy
57,500
Parking Tickets Salary
2,600
Parking Tickers Expense
1,300
Portable Radio
1,400
School Traffic Control
48,875
ARTICLE 19 (84 -86) On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the sum of
Forty -Seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars ($47,930) be raised from the tax
levy and appropriated to the Building Inspector as follows, each item being considered
a separate appropriation:
Salaries $ 45,280
Expense (Gas) 625
Expense 2,025
ARTICLE 19. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted to lay Article 19 on the
table.
ARTICLE 35. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted to take up Article 35 out
of order.
ARTICLE 35. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the sum of Four
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($4,500) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated
for the purpose of repairing and renovating the heating system of the Police Station at
67 Pleasant Street, said funds to be spent under the direction of the Building
Maintenance Department
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ARTICLE 36. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted to take up Article 36 out
of order.
ARTICLE 36.On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the sum of Twelve
Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($12,600) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated
for the purpose of uniforms for members of the Police Department.
ARTICLE 40. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted to take up Article 40 out
of order.
ARTICLE 40. On motion of John H. Russell it was voted that the Town authorize
the Selectmen to sell or exchange or dispose of upon the terms and conditions as they
may determine, two cars in the use of the Police Department and that the sum of
Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the
purchase of three new cars for the Police Department.
ARTICLE 19.On motion of John H. Russell it was voted to take Article 19 from
the table.
ARTICLE 19 (39 -41) On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal as amended by Walter
J. Palmunen it was voted that the sum of One Hundred Fifty -Two Thousand Eight
Hundred Seventeen Dollars ($152,817) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to
Building Maintenance as follows, each item to be considered a separate appropriation.
Salaries $ 65,889
Expense (Energy Related) 61,900
Expense (Non- Energy) 25,028
ARTICLE 19 (44) On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the
sum of Four Thousand Dollars ($4,000) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for
the maintenance of the Highland School, said sum to be spent under the direction of the
Building Maintenance Department.
ARTICLE 19 (69 -74) Motion was made by John W. Price, quorum was
questioned by Nathan C. White.
On motion of Nathan C. White it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned
because of lack of quorum, to meet on Thursday, June 17, 1982, at 8:00 P.M. in the
Parker Junior High School auditorium.
Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M.
170 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk