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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-05-04 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting Minutes4 (.1 Special Town Meeting May 4, 1978 N- 680- 22' -28" W, a distance of 100.00 feet to a pointy thence be�inn /n N- 210- 27' -32" W, a distance of 10.00 feet, to a point of be n #VAg. 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. 1 4J Adjourned Annual Town Meeting May 4, 1978 On motion of Edward F. Fuller, Jr. it was voted that Article 20 be postponed until 8:00 P.M. on May 11, 1978, in this hall. ARTICLE 21. 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 purposes of renovating the Municipal Building at 16 Lowell St., and the conversion and renovation of the present Library at 6 Lowell St., to a Town Hall Annex or take any other action with respect thereto. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that Article 21 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 22. 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 moving and relocation expenses for Town Departments that must be relocated` as a result of the demolition of the Community Center or take any other action with respect thereto. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that Article 22 be postponed until May 11, 1978, immediately following subject matter of Article 20. ARTICLE 23. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr. it was voted that the Town authorize the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year beginning July 1, 1978, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 4, and to issue a note or notes therefor, payable within one year, and to renew any note or notes as may be given for a period of less than one year in accordance with General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17. 150 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative ARTICLE 24. On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the Town delete the fees, as mandated under Table 1 -1, for the Certification of Schools, Churches and Municipal Buildings used for Public Assembly, as is allowed in the State Building Code under Article 1, Section 108.15. ARTICLE 25. On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted that the Municipal Light Board be, and hereby is, authorized to install such additional street lights as in its judgment are required, and to make such changes in the size, type and location of existing street lights, as it may deem advisable, the expense of the same to be paid from the income of the plant. ARTICLE 26. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or from the tax levy or transfer from available funds or otherwise, to be used in conjunction with funds previously appropriated by the Town for the purpose of repairing the concrete and completing construction at Reading Memorial High School, or take any other action with respect thereto. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that Article 26 be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 27. Robert I. Nordstrand moved that the Town raise from the tax rate and appropriate the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.) for the purpose of publishing for general circulation, its January 1, 1978 valuation list for Real Estate, in compliance with Article XIII, Sec. 4 of the Town By -Laws, said sum to be spent under the direction of the Board of Assessors. This motion did not pass. On motion of Frank A. Smith, Jr. it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned until Monday, May 8th, 1978, at 8:00 P. M., to meet in the Memorial High School Auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 P. M. 173 Town Meeting members were present. A true copy. Attest: Lawrence Drew Town Clerk