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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-04 Special Town Meeting Minutesi 28 Annual Town Meeting May 1, 1978 ARTICLE 11. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that the Town establish the position of a Senior Clerk to serve under the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 12. To determine how much money the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds or otherwise and appropriate for the operation of the Town and its government, or take any other action with respect thereto. = On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted to postpone this article until 8:00 P.M. on May 8, 1978. ARTICLE 14. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the sum of Eight Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($8,400) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of uniforms for the Police Department. ARTICLE 15. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the sum of Four Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty -five Dollars ($4,785.) be raised from ' the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of uniforms for the Fire Department. ARTICLE 16. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the sum of Five Hundred Dollars ($500) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of protective clothing for the Auxiliary Fire Service. ARTICLE 17. James J. Sullivan, Jr. moved that the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of a new pumper vehicle for the Fire Department. On motion of Thomas J. Ryan it was voted to adjourn this meeting until Thursday night, May 4, 1978, immediately following the Special Town Meeting scheduled for 8:00 P.M. on that dater to meet in the Memorial High School Auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P. M. 177 Town Meeting members were present. A true copy. Attest: Lawrence Drew Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Auditorium May 4, 1978 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Kenneth C. Latham, at 8:00 P.M. The invocation was given by the Rev. Willard C. Arnold, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. - The Warrant wapsaq&$li the Town Clerk when on motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant, except the Officer's Return wnicn was then read by the Town Clerk. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Mr. Winthrop P. Frazier. ARTICLE 1. The following report was read by Charles W. Hewitt, Chairman of the Finance Committee: Supplement to the Report of the Finance Committee Special Town Meeting, May 4, 1978 Article 3 - Recommend $119,010 7:1:1 This article will be funded by raising $68,755 on the tax levy and transferring $50,255 from available funds. Article 4 - Recommend 8:0 No funds will be raised under this article. This report was accepted as a report of progress. Special Town Meeting May 4, 1978 39. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted to lay Article 1 on the table. ARTICLE 2. On motion of Thomas J. Ryan it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and hereby is instructed to report to Town Meeting - prior to the final adjournment of the 1978 Annual Town Meeting - the methods and procedures for the collection of ambulance fees. ARTICLE 2. John P. Rafferty, Jr. moved to instruct the Board of Library Trustees and the School Committee to meet in joint session(s) to investigate what facilities and services must be available in the Reading Public Library to eliminate /minimize library functions in the school system. The results of such meeting(s) to be reported to Town Meeting as soon as practical after the adoption of this motion. This motion did not pass. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted to lay Article 2 on the table. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Mary Jolene Guerra it was voted that the sum of Sixty Eight Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty -four and 98/100 Dollars ($68,754.98) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the School Construction Committee and the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Seventeen and 22/100 Dollars ($2,117.22) to be transferred from the Barrows Construction Account - Project 1165, together totalling Seventy Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy -two and 20/100 Dollars ($70,872.20), be added to the balance of funds, Forty -eight Thousand One Hundred Thirty -seven and 80/100 Dollars ($48,137.80) previously appropriated for the purpose of repairing a concrete condition at the Reading Memorial High School, such sums totalling One Hundred Nineteen Thousand Ten Dollars ($119,010.00) to be expended by and under the direction of the School Construction Committee. ARTICLE 4. On motion of Paul C. Dustin it was voted that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen, upon the written request of the Board of Public Works, to petition and /or approve the filing of a petition to the General Court for special legislation authorizing the Town of Reading to acquire certain land or interests in land in the City of Woburn by taking by eminent domain under Chapter 79 of the General Laws, or by purchase, lease or otherwise and to hold any such land or interests in land in the City of Woburn for the purposes of construction and maintenance of an extension of a sewer in the City of Woburn into the Town of Reading's sewer system, said land being more fully shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Woburn, Massachusetts, Showing Sewer Easement for Border Road Interceptor for the Town of Reading," dated May , 1978, E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, and described as follows: Permanent Easement Beginning at a point said point being on the boundary line between the Town of Reading and the City of Woburn said point being N21° -37'- 32"W, 183.53 feet and S68 °- 22' -28 "W, 125.8 feet from a Town Bound located on Border Road (formerly known as South Street) in Reading, thence S- 68 °- 22' -28" E, a distance of 100.00 feet along a property line to a point, said point being on the sideline of Richards Circle in Woburn; thence 5- 210- 37' -32" E, a distance of 20.00 feet along said Richards Circle to a point; thence N- 21 °- 37' -32" W, a distance of 20.00 feet, to point of beginning. Said permanent easement containing 2,000 square feet of land, more or less. Temporary Construction Easement Beginning at a point said point being on the boundary line between the Town of Reading and the City of Woburn said point being N -211- 37'32" W, 163.53 feet from a point said point being 5- 681- 22' -28" W, 125.8 feet from a Town Bound located on Border Road (formerly known as South Street in Reading, thence 5- 680- 22' -28" E, a distance of 100.00 feet to a point said point being on the sideline of Richards Circle in Woburn, thence 5- 21 °- 37' -32" E, a distance of 10.00 feet along said Richards Circle to a point; thence 4n Special Town Meeting May 4, 1978 N- 680- 22' -28" W, a distance of 100.00 feet to a pointp thence .f7 On III N- 21°- 27' -32" W, a distance of 10.00 feet, to a point of b4n�i�{ig, Said Temporary Construction Easement containing 1,000 square feet more or less. and to make entry for the purpose of construction before all claims for damages by reason thereof have been finally adjusted or determined. 150 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that Article 2 be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted to take Article 1 from the table. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that Article 1 be indefinitely postponed. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned, sine die, at 10:07 P. M. 173 Town Meeting members were present. A true copy. Attest: awrence Drew Town Clerk ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School Auditorium May 4, 1978 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Kenneth C. Latham, at 10:08 P. M. ARTICLE 17. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr. it was voted that the sum of Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of a new pumper vehicle for the Fire Department. ARTICLE 18. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for Christmas Lighting. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during fiscal year 1978 of bills remaining unpaid for previous fiscal years, for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or take any other action with respect thereto. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that Article 19 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 20. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or from the tax levy or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of constructing a new library building on land owned by the Town between Sanborn Street and Linden Street (Community Center site), including site preparation and other incidental costs, and for originally equipping and furnishing said library building, and to authorize the Library Trustees to proceed with the construction of said library building, and to enter into any and all contracts and agreements necessary therefore and incidental thereto, or take any other action with respect thereto.