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Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 22,1980
Salaries $ 54,369.
Expense (including electricity
at $15,831, gasoline at $1,305,
and heating fuel at $53,200) 87,415
141,784.
On motion of John W. Price it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to meet at
8:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 24, 1980 in the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
140 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk
ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School Auditorium
April 24,1980
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, John W. Faria at 8:00 P.M.
The invocation was given by the Rev. Paul E. Barnes of the First Congregational
Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
ARTICLE 15 (46). On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for Police and Fire
Indemnification.
ARTICLE 15 (47 -51). On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien, as amended by Mary S.
Ziegler, it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty -One
Dollars ($205,741) be transferred from the Federal Revenue Sharing (P.L. 92 -512) to the
Police Department Salaries, and that the sum of One Thousand Four Hundred Fifty Dollars
($1,450) be transferred from Police Roof Repairs, and that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars
($10,000) be transferred from traffic signal installation, and that the sum of Three Hundred
Eighty -One Dollars ($381) be transferred from Installation of Garage Doors, and that the
sum of Nine Hundred Five Thousand Seventy -Six Dollars ($905,076) be raised from the tax
levy, and that said sums totalling One Million One Hundred Twenty -Two Thousand Six
Hundred Forty -Eight Dollars ($1,122,648) be appropriated to the Police Department as
follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation:
Salaries (P.L. 92 -512 Authorized) $ 205,741.
Salaries 787,149.
Expense 89,692.
Portable Radio 1,300.
School Traffic Control 38,766.
1,122,648.
ARTICLE 15 (52 -54). On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal, as amended by Mary S.
Ziegler, it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred Five Thousand Seven Hundred Forty -One
Dollars ($205,741) be transferred from the Federal Revenue Sharing (P.L. 92 -512) to the Fire
Department Salaries, and that the sum of Four Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen Dollars
($4,219) be transferred from Fire Alarm Repeater, and that the sum of Eight Hundred
Ninety -One Thousand Ninety -One Dollars ($891,091) be raised from the tax levy, and that
said sums totalling One Million One Hundred One Thousand Fifty -One Dollars ($1,101,051) be
appropriated to the Fire Department as follows, each item being considered a separate
appropriation:
Salaries (P.L. 92 -512) Authorized) $ 205,741.
Salaries 845,546.
Expense (includes gasoline and
diesel fuel at $10,125) 40,764.
E.M.T.A. 9,000
1,101,051.
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ARTICLE 15 (55 -56). On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the sum of
Eleven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($11,500) be raised from the tax levy and
appropriated to the Fire Alarm under the Fire Department as follows, each item being
considered a separate appropriation:
Salaries
Expense
$ 8,000.
3,500.
ARTICLE 15 (57). On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum of Fifty -Four
Thousand Six Hundred Forty Dollars ($54,640) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated
for hydrant rental.
ARTICLE 15 (58). On motion of Allan E. Ames it was voted that there be included in
the tax levy for electricity used for street lights the sum of One Hundred Eight Thousand
Four Hundred Sixty -Five Dollars ($108,465) and that said sum and the income from sales of
electricity to private consumers and for electricity supplied to municipal buildings and for
municipal power and jobbing during the current fiscal year to be appropriated for the
Municipal Light Plant, said appropriation to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal
Light Plant under the direction and control of the Municipal Light Board for the expense of
plant, including payment of Bonds and Notes, as defined in Chapter 164, Section 57 of the
General Laws, or any amendments thereof or additions thereto, and that if said sum of One
Hundred Eight Thousand Four Hundred Sixty -Five Dollars ($108,465) and said income shall
exceed said expense for said fiscal year, such excess up to the amount of 50% of the net
profit from operations as of December 31 of the preceding year as defined in Chapter 164,
such amount shall be paid 50% in June and 50% in December of the current year into the
Town Treasury and the balance, if any, shall be transferred to the Construction Fund of said
Plant and appropriated and used for such additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized
by the Municipal Light Board.
ARTICLE 15 (59 -60b). On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the sum of
Forty -Three Thousand Nine Hundred Forty -One Dollars ($43,941) be raised from the tax levy
and appropriated to the Building Inspector as follows, each item being considered a separate
appropriation:
Salaries $40,531.
Expense (includes gasoline
at $810) 3,410.
ARTICLE 15 (61 -62). On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum of Three
Thousand Five Dollars ($3,005) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to the Sealer of
Weights and Measures as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation:
Salaries
Expense
$ 2,600.
405.
ARTICLE 15 (63 -64b). On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the sum of
Eighteen Thousand Ninety Dollars ($18,090) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to
Animal Control as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation:
Salaries $11,758.
Expense (including gasoline
at $1,320) 6,332.
ARTICLE 15 (65). On motion of Marvin M. Rosenthal it was voted that the sum of
Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($2,600) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to
Civil Defense salary and expense.
ARTICLE 15 (66 -67). On motion of Sally M. Hoyt it was voted that the sum of Thirty
Thousand Forty -Eight Dollars ($30,048) be raised from the tax levy and be appropriated for
the Conservation Commission as follows, each item being considered as a separate
appropriation:
Salaries
Expense
ARTICLE 15 (77 -86). On motion of Sandra J
Hundred Three Thousand Six Hundred Ninety -Four
levy and appropriated for Health and Sanitation
separate appropriation:
Board of Health Salaries
Board of Health Expenses
Animal Inspector Salary and Expense
Care of Contagious Diseases
$18,692.
11,356.
. Trainor it was voted that the sum of One
Dollars ($103,694) be raised from the tax
as follows, each item being considered a
$ 32,426.
3,880.
800.
2,360.
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Fluoridation
7,950.
Mosquito Control
15,000.
Nursing Services
4,485.
E.M.M.H.A.
6,700.
735, Inc.
23,400.
E.M.A.R.C.
6,693.
103,694.
ARTICLE 15 (87 -89). On motion on Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the sum of
Eighty Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty -Two Dollars ($80,752) be raised from the tax levy and
appropriated to Veterans Benefits as follows, each item being considered a separate
appropriation:
Salaries $23,669.
Expense 2,083.
Aid 55,000.
ARTICLE 15 (91). On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr. it was voted that the sum of
Twenty -Eight Thousand Dollars ($28,000) be transferred from Cemetery Bequest interest,
and that the sum of Sixty -Three Thousand Two Hundred Seventy -Five Dollars ($63,275) be
raised and appropriated from the tax levy, said total of Ninety -One Thousand Two Hundred
Seventy -Five Dollars ($91,275) to be expended for the purpose of Cemetery Department
salaries.
ARTICLE 15 (92). On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr. it was voted that the sum of Three
Thousand Dollars ($3,000) be transferred from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund, and that the
sum of Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty -Nine Dollars ($13,139) be raised and
appropriated from the tax levy; said total of Sixteen Thousand One Hundred Thirty -Nine
Dollars ($16,139) to be expended for the purpose of Cemetery Department Expense.
ARTICLE 15 (93). On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr. it was voted that the sum of Five
Thousand Dollars ($5,000) be transferred from the Cemetery Sale of Lots Fund, and that the
sum of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) be raised and appropriated from the tax levy
to be used for the further development of Charles Street and Forest Glen Cemeteries
including the fine grading of avenues, paving, entrance features, and preparation of lots for
sale; said sums totalling Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000), and said sum to be expended
under the direction of the Cemetery Trustees.
ARTICLE 15 (94). On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr. it was voted that the Town raise
and appropriate from the tax levy the sum of One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600) for
salaries and maintenance of Veterans Graves.
ARTICLE 15 (96 -99b). On motion of William H. Diamond it was voted that the sum of
Two Hundred Eighty -Four Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety -Four Dollars ($284,794) be raised
from the tax levy, and that the sum of Eight Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty -Six Dollars
($8,886) be transferred from State Aid to Libraries Reserved, and that the sum of Three
Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty -Eight Dollars ($3,738) be transferred from the County Dog
License Account, and that said sums totalling Two Hundred Ninety -Seven Thousand Four
Hundred Eighteen Dollars ($297,418) be appropriated for library purposes (including out of
state travel not to exceed $350) as follows, each item being considered a separate
appropriation:
Salaries $206,928.
Expense (including electricity at
$6,100 and heating fuel at $4,000) 85,690.
Copy Service 4,800.
ARTICLE 15 (100 -101). On motion of Duane B. Heineck it was voted that the sum of
Sixty -Five Thousand Six Hundred Ten Dollars ($65,610) be raised from the tax levy and
appropriated to the Recreation Committee as follows, each item being considered a
separate appropriation:
Salaries
Expense
$40,298.
25,312.
On motion of John W. Price it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to meet at
8:00 P.M. on Monday, April 28, 1980 in the Reading Memorial High School Auditorium.
Meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.
150 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk