HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-10-19 Special Town Meeting MinutesSPECIAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School October 19, 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 Moderator, John W. Faria, followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. '°
The Warrant was partially read by the Town Clerk, when on motion of John W.
Price it was voted to dispense with further reading of the Warrant except the Officer's
Return which was then read by the Town Clerk.
ARTICLE 1. The following statement read by Elia A. Dangelmaier for the Board
of Library Trustees was accepted as a report of progress.
A Statement from the Board of Library Trustees
Regarding the Reuse of the Highland School.
In light of recent publicity surrounding the reuse of the Highland School the
Board of Library Trustees feels that this is a particularly appropriate time to make a
clear statement concerning the use of the Highland School as a new library facility.
As the officials elected to oversee library operations, we are responsible for
insuring the delivery of the best possible library service to the Town of Reading.
During the past 20 years, the Board has consistently recognized the inadequacy of the
facilities as the primary obstacle to the delivery of quality library service; we
welcome the similar conclusion reached by the independent Highland School
Committee.
The Board of Library Trustees has not been involved thus far in any planning
which resulted in Article 9, to be discussed at fall Town Meeting. However, we are „moo,
willing to cooperate fully and work closely with both the Highland School Committee
and any subsequently created planning committee toward establishing the feasibility of
converting the Highland School into a new library.
We ask only that the unique design needs of a modern library facility be
recognized, and that these needs be addressed specifically by the Board of Trustees
and the Library administration. We therefore feel strongly that all Library Board
members be involved in any planning committee to insure that a comprehensive
investigation results in a plan which is acceptable to both the Town and the Library.
ARTICLE 1. On motion of John W. Price it was voted to lay Article 1 on the
table.
ARTICLE 2. On motion of John W. Price it was voted to lay Article 2 on the
table.
ARTICLE 3. On motion of Elizabeth W. Klepeis it was voted that the Town
appropriate $700,000 from the tax levy for the purpose of adding to the stabilization
fund, as authorized under G.L. Ch. 40, Section 5B.
die.
94 voted in the affirmative
53 voted in the negative
On motion of John W. Price it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned sine
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 P. M.
153 Town Meeting members were present.
A true copy. Attest:
Lawrence Drew
Town Clerk