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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-06-04 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting MinutesADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School June 4, 1981 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, John W. Faria, at 8:00 P.M., there being a quorum present. The invocation was given by the Rev. Willard C. Arnold, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. ARTICLE 30. On motion of William C. Brown it was voted to lay Article 30 on the table. ARTICLE 47. On motion of William C. Brown it was voted to take up Article 47 out of order. ARTICLE 47. Motion by William C. Brown that the sum of Seventy -five Thousand Dollars ($75,000.00) be transferred from the sale of Real Estate and the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from surplus revenue, said sums totalling Eighty Thousand Dollars ($80,000.00) be expended by and under direction of the Board of Selectmen for architectural fees, renovations, necessary to convert the Highland School to use as a Town Hall, was voted in the negative. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr. it was voted to take Article 3 from the table. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Carl H. Amon, Jr. it was voted that the Board of Selectmen be and they hereby are instructed to appoint a Committee consisting of five citizens of the Town, one of whom shall be a member of the Historical Commission, to consider the use, sale or other disposition of the Highland School. ARTICLE 3. On motion of John W. Price it was voted to lay Article 3 on the table. ARTICLE 30. On motion of John W. Price it was voted to take Article 30 from the table. ARTICLE 30. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the sum of Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Twenty -five Dollars ($16,825.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the maintenance of the Highland School, said sum to be spent under the direction of the Building Maintenance Department. ARTICLE 30. On motion of John W. Price as amended by Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred Seventy -eight Thousand Two Hundred Forty -six Dollars ($278,246) be transferred from Federal Revenue Sharing (P.L. 92 -512) to Police Department Salaries and that the sum of Eight Hundred Fifty -eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty -two Dollars ($858,352) be raised from the tax levy and that said sums totaling One Million One Hundred Thirty -six Thousand, Five Hundred Ninety -eight Dollars ($1,136,598) be appropriated to the Police Department as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation. Salaries (P.O. 92 -512 authorized) $ 278,246 Salaries 728,742 Energy Expense 42,300 Expense - non - energy related 48,310 Portable Radio 1,400 School Traffic Control 37,600 1,136,598 ARTICLE 30. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien as amended by Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred Seventy -two Thousand Nine Hundred Seventy -six Dollars and sixty -three cents ($272,976.63) be transferred from Federal Revenue Sharing (P.L. 92- 512) and the sum of Five Thousand Five Hundred Thirty -three Dollars and sixteen cents ($5,533.16) be transferred from Federal Anti - Recession Funds (P.L. 512) and said sums totalling Two Hundred Seventy -eight Thousand Five Hundred and Nine Dollars and seventy - nine cents ($278,509.79) be transferred to Fire Department Salaries and that the sum of Eight Hundred Thirty -six Thousand Six Hundred and Six Dollars and twenty -one cents 333, Adjourned Annual Town Meeting June 4, 1981 ($836,606.21) be raised from the tax levy and that said sums totaling One Million One Hundred Fifteen Thousand, One Hundred Sixteen Dollars ($1,115,116) be appropriated to the Fire Department as follows each item being considered a separate appropriation: Salaries (P.L. 92 -512 authorized) $ 278,509.79 Salaries 790,897.21 Expense - Gasoline & Diesel 10,125.00 Expense - non - energy related 25,084.00 Metro Fire Dues 500.00 E.M.T.A. 10 000.00 1,115,116 ARTICLE 30.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 Fire Alarm as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation: Salaries $ 8,000 Expense $ 3,500 11,500 ARTICLE 30. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien 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 30. 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 Eighteen Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety Dollars ($118,390.00) 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 Eighteen Thousand, Three Hundred Ninety Dollars ($118,390.00) 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 30. On motion of John W. Price as amended by Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the sum of Forty -four Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty -six Dollars ($44,756) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to the Building Inspector as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation: Salaries $ 42,021 Expense - Gasoline 810 Expense - non - energy related 1 925 44,756 ARTICLE 30. On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien 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: Salary $ 2,600 Expense 405 3,005 334 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting June 4, 1981 ARTICLE 30.On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred Sixty Dollars ($260) dollars be transferred from Enforcement of the Leash Law and the sum of Two Thousand Two Hundred Forty Dollars ($2,240) be raised from the tax levy and that said sums totaling Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500) be appropriated to Animal Control for salary and expense to be spent under the control of the Board of Selectmen. ARTICLE 30.On motion of John W. Price it was voted that the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) be transferred from the Civil Defense revolving fund and the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) be raised from the tax levy and said sums totaling One Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($1,600) be appropriated for Civil Defense salary and expense. ARTICLE 30.On motion of Sally M. Hoyt as amended by Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the sum of Thirty Thousand Forty -eight Dollars ($30,048) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to the Conservation as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation: Salaries $ 19,233 Expense $ 10,815 ARTICLE 30.On motion of Sandra J.Trainor as amended by Mary S. Ziegler it was voted that the sum of Ninety -seven Thousand Nine Hundred Thirty Dollars ($97,930) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for Health and Sanitation as follows, each item being considered a separate appropriation: Salary $ 35,017 Expense 3,550 Animal Inspector 800 Care ofContagious Diseases 6,135 Fluoridation 9,620 Mosquito Control 2,500 Nursing Services 4,590 E.M.M.H.A. 6,700 735 Program 19,975 E.M.A.R.C. 9 043 97,930 * NOTE: The above motion was later, on June 8, 1981, reconsidered and revoted. See minutes of June 8,1981 for that vote. ARTICLE 30 On motion of Maureen T. O'Brien it was voted that the sum of Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Eighty -seven Dollars ($90,587) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated to Veterans Benefits as follows each item being considered a separate appropriation: Salaries $ 24,465 Expense $ 1,122 Aid $ 65,000 On motion of Carl H.Amon, Jr. it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned to meet at 8:00 P.M. on June 8, 1981, in the Reading Memorial High School auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 11:12 P.M. 137 Town Meeting members were present. A true copy. Attest: L4wrence Drew T_Qwm Clerk