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ADJOURNED SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School
November 19, 1984
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, John W. Faria, at 7:30 P.M., there
being a quorum present.
The Invocation was given by the Rev. David W. Reid of the First Baptist Church,
followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ARTICLE 2. Russell T. Graham moved that the Municipal Space Building Committee
be instructed to bring in plans for the remodeling of the Town Hall /Library Complex
including the BPW administrative offices for a cost not to exceed One Million Dollars
($1,000,000.00). This motion was voted in the NEGATIVE.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Nils L. Nordberg as amended by Gail F. Wood it was voted
that the instructional motion under Article 2 of the Subsequent Town Meeting on December
1, 1983, which established the Municipal Space Building Committee, be amended by adding
at the end thereof as follows: "In the event of a vacancy on the Committee of the member
from the Board of Public Works and /or the member from the School Committee, such
vacancy may be filled by appointment of an additional citizen member, if the Board of
Public Works and the School Committee respectively so request."
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Nils L. Nordberg it was voted to lay Article 2 on the
table.
ARTICLE 17. Nils L. Nordberg moved that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000)
be raised by borrowing under the provisions of General Law Chapter 44 and appropriated to
the Municipal Space Building Committee for acquiring architectural and engineering
services for the purpose of developing plans and specifications for satisfying the Town's
municipal space needs, said funds to be expended under the direction of the Municipal Space
Building Committee, and that the Municipal Space Building Committee be and it is hereby
authorized to enter into any and all contracts necessary therefore and incidental thereto and
to do all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions of this
vote. This motion was voted in the NEGATIVE.
61 voted in the affirmative
50 voted in the negative
2/3 vote required
ARTICLE 18. On motion of Nils L. Nordberg it was voted that Article 18 be
indefinitely postponed.
ARTICLE 24. On motion of William L. Childress it was voted that the Town of
Reading General By -Laws, Article XXXII be amended by inserting after Section 10 the
following new section:
"11. After due notice and public hearing, the Conservation Commission may
promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the administration of this By- Law."
by renumbering Section 11 as Section 12; and by inserting, at the beginning of Section 12,
the following:
"However, failure to promulgate rules and regulations as provided in Section 11 or a
legal declaration by a court of law of..."
ARTICLE 25. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the Board of
Selectmen are hereby instructed to commence the procedure whereby the Town could adopt
a new charter or revise or amend its existing charter in accordance with General Laws
Chapter 43B and the Home Rule Amendment, Article LXXXIX of the Amendments to the
Massachusetts Constitution, and that the Board of Selectmen are instructed to take all
actions necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purpose of this vote.
ARTICLE 26. On motion of Russell T. Graham it was voted that in accordance with
Article III, Section 11 of the Town By -Laws the Town adopt with or without amendment the
five year capital outlay plan as submitted.
PROPOSED CAPITAL OUTLAY PLAN
1985- 1990
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS, IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
PROJECTS FUNDED BY TAX LEVY FY 1985
FY 1986 FY 1987 FY 1988 FY 1989 FY 1990
PUBLIC WORKS
Garage 432.5
2752.5
Storm Drain Construction 155.0
160.0 160.0 160.0 160.0 160.0
Roadway Reconstruction 219.0
240.0 240.0 240.0 240.0 240.0
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PROJECTS FUNDED BY TAX LEVY FY 1985
FY 1986
FY 1987
FY 1988
FY 1989
FY 1990
Equipment Replacement
-- -5
150.0
150.0
150.0
150.0
150.0
Sewer System Reconstruction
50.7
75.0
75.0
75.0
75.0
75.0
Sidewalk Reconstruction
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
21.0
Sidewalk Construction
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
Parks and Playgrounds
25.9
30.0
75.0
30.0
30.0
30.0
Street Betterments
38.3
25.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
RECREATION
Pool
8.0
25.0
40.0
25.0
EMETERY
Cemetery Improvements
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Equipment Replacement
5.1
31.6
10.0
9.5
CONSERVATION
Acquire Water Resource Lands
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
15.0
Land Management
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
4.0
SCHOOLS
School Data /Word Processing
35.0
35.0
35.0
35.0
35.0
35.0
Roof Replacement
204.8
202.0
154.0
143.0
143.0
Space Remodeling
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
Oil Burner Replacement
24.0
24.0
12.0
12.0
Chapter 504
11.5
26.5
Bobcat Replacement
16.0
Central Office Relocation
100.0
Energy Related Projects
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
Vehicle Replacement
12.0
12.0
Athletic Storage Building
10.0
Remodeling for Declining
Enrollment
55.00
60.0
60.0
COMPUTER
Lease
53.5
53.5
53.5
15.8
35.0
OLICE DEPT.
Traffic Lights
250.0
250.0
250.0
Generator
15.0
Radio Equipment
16.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
Air Conditioning
1.6
Radar Guns
2.2
1.2
2.5
FIRE DEPT.
Fire Station
1500.0
Replace Engine 5
135.0
Replace Pickup
12.0
Replace Ambulance
50.0
Vehicle Replacement
11.0
11.0
Foam Bank
4.8
5.0
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Building Improvements
25.0
50.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
25.0
Replace Truck
12.0
LIBRARY
Landscape
15.0
DOG OFFICER
Truck
10.0
OUNCIL ON AGING
Van
18.0
18.0
MUNICIPAL SPACE BLDG.COMM.
Old Library /Town Hall Const
0
600.0
PRIOR YEARS PROJECTS FUNDED
BY BORROWINGS
1290.5
1219.9
1043.6
995.5
937.8
722.8
TOTAL PROJECTS
2611.6
7808.8
2750.8
2337.8
1960.3
1720.8
INCOME
Water Resource Land
Reimbursement 7.5 7.5 7.5 7.5
Sale of Cemetery Lots 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
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INCOME FY 1985 FY 1986 FY 1987 FY 1988 FY 1989 FY 1990
School Construction -
State Aid 172.2 172.2 172.2 172.2 168.1 116.9
TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY
TAXATION 2429.4 7626.6 2561.1 2148.1 1774.7 1586.4
TOTAL TAX VALUATION
(MILLIONS)
641.8
646.8
666.8
671.8
676.8
681.8
EFFECT ON TAX RATE
3.79
11.79
3.84
3.20
2.62
2.33
PROJECTS FUNDED BY PUBLIC
ENTERPRISE RATES
WATER
Development of Wells
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Water Dept. Prior Borrowing
361.4
361.4
324.7
246.0
228.8
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPT.
1970 Enlarge Lighting Plant
41.7
39.9
38.1
36.3
34.5
32.7
New Power Feeder Station
128.6
123.4
118.2
113.0
107.8
102.6
ARTICLE 1. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted to take Article 1 from
the table.
ARTICLE 1. The following report presented by Maureen T. O'Brien was accepted as
a report of progress.
Report of the Board of Selectmen on the Progress of the Sales of the Depot and the Communitv Center
in Response to the Motion by William Brown
Community Center report was accomplished earlier by Ted Cohen, Town Counsel.
The Depot
The Board has sought and secured letters of intent from prospective buyers to lease
and /or purchase the Depot. Rationale: If the sale of the Depot doesn't materialize, leasing
would be considered.
An appraisal of the building and environs has been obtained. The appraiser was
Nicholas Haddad.
The Board has set an asking price of $125,000 and invited at their request a
representative of the Historical Commission to sit in on the negotiations.
A letter requesting intent to purchase and proposed use of the building was sent to
each of the original respondents.
Two prospective buyers have responded and negotiations will begin with each of them
this Tuesday evening, November 20, 1984, in Executive Session.
Our aim is to complete the sale within this fiscal year.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted to take Article 2 from
the table.
ARTICLE 2. Douglass L. Barker moved that the Board of Selectmen be instructed to
call a Special Town Meeting for January 14, 1985. This motion was voted in the NEGATIVE.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr. it was voted to lay Article 2 on the
table.
ARTICLE 17. James J. Sullivan, Jr. moved for reconsideration of the vote under
Article 17. This motion for reconsideration was voted in the NEGATIVE.
46 voted in the affirmative
54 voted in the negative
On motion of Paul E. Landers it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned sine die.
Meeting adjourned at 10:44 P. M.
122 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk