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Home My WebLink About1989-04-13 Annual Town Meeting MinutesAdjourned Annual Town Meeting April 10, 1989 approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow money from time to time in anticipation of the revenue of the financial year begin- ning July 1, 1989, in accordance with the provision of the 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 the General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 17. ARTICLE 6. On motion of Elizabeth W. Klepeis, it was voted that the Town indefinitely postpone the subject matter of Article 6. ARTICLE 7. On motion of Barbara B. Philbrick, as amended by Frederick Van Magness and William C. Brown, it was voted that the Town transfer the care, custody, management and control of the following described land, with the building thereon, or portions thereof, which is commonly known as the Pearl Street School from the Reading School Department to the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Reading for any other municipal purpose including the possible sale or lease thereof: The land shown on Town of Reading Board of Assessors Revised January 1, 1987, Plat 105, as Lot 10 consisting of 4.8395 acres. 135 voted in the affirmative 1 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 8. On motion of John W. Price, it was voted to in- definitely postpone Article 8. 64 voted in the affirmative 63 voted in the negative ARTICLE 9. On motion of John H. Russell, it was voted that the Town accept the provisions of General Laws Chapter 64G, Section 3A which authorizes the Town to impose a local excise tax upon the transfer of occupancy of a room or rooms in a bed and breakfast establishment, hotel, lodging house, or motel located within the Town; and to establish the local excise tax rate at four (4 %) of the total amount of rent for each such occupancy. On motion of Russell T. Graham, it was voted that this meet- ing stand adjourned to meet at 7:30 P.M. on Thursday, April 13, 1989, at Reading Memorial High School. Meeting adjourned at 10:48 P.M. 107 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: r Doris M. Fantasia Town Clerk ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 13, 1989 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C. Dustin, at 7:55 P.M., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Reverend Francis O'Hare of St. Athanasius Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. "M P CC W 00 CL 0 W Z Z Z LL 0 W3 O O O O O O O O O O O 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R R R R R R R R R R ® Li? ® Cfl T O t1) iti M In O tpj- LO T M T T LL'? R T n 0 N LL cz v cz Lsi L r. CD CD CU 0 0 ►- c� 0 ® L � _ co m 0 :- = tj Q. a. 0 to Q U n � P a E T r T: I� TITLE: �. t'y+ � � � _�^ d" �, `\ ✓. -' i 'Gdr/ ' ,\\ w\ \� � Y` "jam _,., ,.'"ti. / V -••�_. . 3 Al 0 1 .•O' ., .'�- "'- i `, '�'•S�'�'; - / � O� \' -vim._ •, � �, .. t� --' ~I 101 � 0 Y'A -- '"�, �.• , --�'�j !"' _ --.. T . o,a� • , G? � 1. _ `�`' J, _ ;.. . t ....,, \\ , �. Jar '�'1 � t i, t � �'�,� •• �. •1.�� \' �' 'rte '' r' �� 1 , ,_� ,,...•• -'� � �`O,/•'• \,°i V �.� ( 1 �( i,`. �4� �i/ ,\\ 1. dT�1 May ,f^'�_�_�_ -• �J �., i Y 3 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 13, 1989 ARTICLE 3. On motion of Stephen M. DiPietro, it was voted to take Article 3 from the table. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Stephen M. DiPietro, it was voted that the Town instruct the Board of Selectmen, with the ap- propriate staff and Town Boards /Committees /Commissions to proceed with the necessary planning, appraisals, and all other things necessary to return to the 1989 Subsequent Town Meeting with specific proposals for the zoning and sale of the Pearl Street School for the highest and best use consistent with the overall planning and financial goals of the town; and that the Town hereby appropriate from certified free cash the amount of $10,000 to carry out the purpose of this motion. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Russell T. Graham, it was voted to table Article 3. ARTICLE 10. On motion of Russell T. Graham, it was voted that the Town appropriate and raise by borrowing, as provided for under Chapter 44, Section 7(3), 7(3A), or 7(9) of the General Laws or any other enabling authority the sum of One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,500,000) for the purposes of remodeling, reconstructing, or making extraordinary repairs to the Town Hall and /or the Town Hall Annex (old Library Building), including the construction of any additions or connectors to such buildings and for the cost of originally equipping and furnishing said Town Hall, Town Hall Annex and additions or connectors thereto; and for all costs incidental thereto, including ar- chitectural, engineering construction fees and services, inspec- tion fees, contingencies, and costs of financing thereof; all monies to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. 111 voted in the affirmative 17 voted in the negative 0 abstentions 2/3 vote required On a point of personal privilege,. William J. Hughes, Jr., Town Meeting Member, Precinct 7, requested that the remodeling of the Town Hall and the Town Hall Annex be known as the "Fletcher Plan." ARTICLE 11. Carol S. Lyons moved that the Town appropriate and raise by borrowing, as provided for under Chapter 44, Sec- tions 7(3A) of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000) for the pur- pose of reconstruction, remodeling, renovation, or making ex- traordinary repairs to the High School for use as general offices of the School Department, including the office of the superinten- dent of Schools, and including all costs incidental and related thereto; all monies to be expended under the direction of the Reading School Committee. 84 voted in the affirmative 44 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required This motion was voted in the negative ARTICLE 11. On motion of John W. Price, it was voted to reconsider Article 11. 108 voted in the affirmative 3 voted in the negative ARTICLE 11. On motion of Carol S. Lyons, as amended by John W. Price, it was voted that the Town appropriate and raise by 344 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting April 13, 1989 borrowing, as provided for under Chapter 44, Sections 7(3A) of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, the sum of One Hundred Seventy -Five Thousand Dollars ($175,000) for the purpose of reconstruction, remodeling, renovation, or making extraordi- nary repairs to the High School for use as general offices of the School Department, including the office of the Superintendent of Schools, and including all costs incidental and related thereto; all monies to be expended under the direction of the Reading School Committee. 114 voted in the affirmative 6 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required ARTICLE 12. On motion of George J. Shannon, it was voted that the Town appropriate and raise by borrowing as provided un- der Chapter 44, Section 7(3A) of the General Laws or any other enabling authority, the sum One Hundred Ninety -Five Thousand Dol- lars ($195,000) for the purpose of initiating compliance with the requirements of the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response act; such appropriation to include all engineering and industrial hygiene fees and all costs for making extraordinary repairs to remove as- bestos from the Reading Public Schools as described as Priority 1 in the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Management Plan for Reading Public Schools; all monies to be expended under the direction of the Reading School Committee. 96 voted in the affirmative 1 voted in the negative 2/3 vote required A quorum call was requested by John R. Rivers, Town Meeting Member, Precinct 8. 102 Town Meeting Members were present. ARTICLE 13. On motion of John H. Russell, it was voted that �+ the subject matter of Article 13 be tabled. ARTICLE 14. On motion of Daniel A. Ensminger, it was voted to table Article 14. On motion of William C. Brown, it was voted that this meet- ing stand adjourned. On motion of Paul C. Dustin, it was voted this meeting stand adjourned until after Special Town Meeting. Meeting adjourned 10:35 P.M. 120 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: Doris M. Fantasia Town Clerk SPECIAL TOWN MEETING Reading Memorial High School April 24, 1989 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Paul C. Dustin, at 7:45 P.M., there being a quorum present. The Invocation was given by Reverend Ronald L. St. Pierre of Saint Agnes Church, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.