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ADJOURNED SESSION, SUBSEQUENT TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School November 20, 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 23. On motion of John L. Fallon, Jr., Board of Public Works, it was voted
that the sum of Four Thousand Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($4,450.00) be transferred
from free cash and appropriated for the control of gypsy moth including the purchase of
pesticide and enter into a contract for aerial helicopter spray, such sum to be expended by
and under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
ARTICLE 24. On motion of Don B. DeHart, Board of Public Works, it was voted that
the sum of Twenty -Nine Thousand Nine Hundred and Ninety -Four Dollars ($29,994.00) be
transferred from free cash and appropriated for the purpose of improving, constructing and
reconstructing Town public ways in accordance with Chapter 570 of the Acts of 1980, such
sums to be spent by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
ARTICLE 25. On motion of Don B. DeHart, Board of Public Works, it was voted that
the sum of Fifty -Four Thousand Two Hundred and Thirty -One Dollars ($54,231.00) be
transferred from free cash and appropriated for the purpose of improving, constructing and
reconstructing Town public ways in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Acts of 1980, such
sums to be spent by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works.
ARTICLE 26. Motion to accept the following Proposed Capital Outlay Plan, presented
by Mary S. Ziegler was voted in the affirmative, as amended by Charles W. Hewitt:
PROPOSED CAPITAL OUTLAY PLAN
1981 - 1986
ESTIMATED APPROPRIATIONS, IN THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS
PROJECTS FUNDED BY TAX LEVY
FY 1981
FY 1982
FY 1983
FY 1984
FY 1985
FY 1986
PUBLIC WORKS
Roadway Reconstruction
206.0
245.0
245.0
245.0
245.0
245.0
Storm Drain Construction
81.0
75.0
150.0
150.0
150.0
150.0
Street Betterments
0.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
Sidewalk Reconstruction
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
Sidewalk Construction
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Equipment Replacement
90.3
150.0
150.0
150.0
150.0
150.0
RECREATION
Parks and Playgrounds
25.5
63.0
48.0
51.0
16.0
5.0
CONSERVATION
Acquire Water Resource Lands
0.0
20.0
30.0
20.0
20.0
20.0
CEMETERY
Develop Charles Street Cemetery
30.0
Pickup Truck & Backhoe
25.0
Cemetery Improvements
0.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
SCHOOLS
School Data Processing Equipment
11.3
11.2
11.2
5.6
0
Improve RMHS Athletic Facilities
140.0
Replace Roofs - RMHS Girl's Gym
& CJHS & Birch Meadow
38.4
166.5
145.6
Alter Auditoriums - Pearl & Eaton
33.6
32.4
Replace RMHS Electric Panel
15.0
Replace CJHS Windows
54.0
Energy Conservation
40.0
110.0
104.0
86.0
86.0
74.0
Chapter 504
16.2
21.8
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FY 1981 FY 1982 FY 1983 FY 1984 FY 1985 FY 1986
FIRE DEPT.
Replace Pumper #3 100.0
Fire Station 5.0 45.0 240.0 231.0
Ambulance Chasis 10.0
Pick -Up 9.0
BUILDING MAINTENANCE
Police Annex Roof
10.0
Bldg. for Radio Equipment
4.0
Fire Station Floor
20.0
Renovate Community Center
Energy Conservation
40.0
Vault Doors
12.0
LIBRARY
Microfilm Reader - Printer
4.0
Energy Conservation
3.5
9.0
ASSESSORS
Revalue Property
300.0
PRIOR YEARS PROJECTS FUNDED
BY BORROWING
1628.6
1563.5
1439.8
1211.6
1133.0
1055.6
TOTAL PROJECTS
2374.7
2761.4
2319.4
2114.1
2261.5
2131.2
INCOME
Water Resource Land Reimbursement
10.0
15.0
10.0
10.0
Sale of Cemetery Lots
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
5.0
Transfers from Available Funds
30.1
Sale of Surplus Land
50.6
180.0
School Construction - State Aid
211.0
187.6
187.6
187.6
173.8
173.8
TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION
2078.0
2088.8
2116.8
1906.5
2072.7
1942.4
TOTAL TAX VALUATION
295.8
298.7
301.7
304.7
307.8
310.9
EFFECT ON TAX RATE
7.03
8.00
7.02
6.26
6.74
6.25
PROJECTS FUNDED BY PUBLIC ENTERPRISE RATES
WATER
Investigate Ground Water Sources
50.0
Reconstruct Water Plant
2300.0
Development of Wells
150.0
100.0
100.0
Replace Old Mains
100.0
100.0
100.0
MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPT.
1970 Enlarge Lighting Plant
48.9
47.1
45.3
43.5
41.7
39.9
New Power Feeder Station
149.4
144.2
139.0
133.8
128.6
123.4
The amendment offered by Mr. Hewitt, and voted in the affirmative, changed the
TOTAL TO BE RAISED BY TAXATION in FY1982 to $2088.8, leaving to the discretion of
the Finance Committee and affected Boards and Committees the decision as to where the
$300,000 should be specifically taken from.
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 John W. Price, Board of Selectmen,
was accepted as a report of progress:
At the closing session of Annual Town Meeting in May, 1980 on a motion by George
Theophanis, the Board of Selectmen were instructed to investigate means to alleviate the
traffic problem created by the "S" curve on West Street.
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The following is a report of the safety measures performed by the Reading Public
Works Department and the Reading Municipal Light Department as recommended by the
Reading Police Department.
September 1979
- Single centerline painted (yellow).
January 1980
- Single gutter line painted on each side of the roadway
(white).
May 1980
- Reflective pavement edge lines painted on both sides of
West Street between South and Lewis Street.
-Two (2) - 30 MPH - signs posted for vehicles north and
southbound approaching this area.
-Two (2) "Curve" signs and two (2) reverse curve signs
were erected - two for northbound and two for
southbound traffic.
-Two - 24 x 24 diamond panel reflectors installed on
utility poles on West Street at the high point of the
curve.
- Twelve (12) delineator posts and reflectors were posted
on the west side of West Street on the curve.
- Button reflectors were placed on all utility poles on and
approaching the curve.
September 1980
- Double centerline was repainted (yellow). Single
utterlines were repainted on each side of the roadway
white).
Additionally, West Street has been placed on the Police Department high priority list
for radar operations.
It should be noted that no street in the Town can be safe if those driving Reading's
streets are speeding or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Respectfully submitted,
Maureen T. O'Brien
John W. Price
Marvin M. Rosenthal
Board of Selectmen
ARTICLE 1. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted to lay Article 1 on the
table.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted to take Article 2 from
the table.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Jean M. MacKilligan it was voted that a "Study and Fact
Finding Committee" be appointed to report back to the 1981 Annual Town Meeting with
recommendations concerning establishing a Recreation, Parks and Playground Commission.
This Committee is further required to provide recommendations concerning budget,
personnel, programs, equipment and properties that would be under jurisdiction of said
Commission.
The Committee will consist of representatives from the Recreation Committee,
School Committee, Board of Public Works, Conservation Commission and three (3) citizens
at large appointed by the Moderator.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted to lay Article 2 on the
table.
On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned sine
die.
Meeting adjurned at 9:25 P. M.
133 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk