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Minutes of the Regular Business Meeting - August 16, 1987
The Reading Housing Authority met in regular session on Monday, August 16, 19 7,
at 7:30 P.M. at 22 Frank D. Tanner Drive in the Town of Reading, Massachusetts.
Notice of this rreeti.ng .had been properly posted in accordance with the By -laws
and the Open Meeting Law.
The meeting was called to order by the Chaimian, Mr. Dempster. Those menbers
also present and forming a quorum were: Mr. White, Mr. Reynolds and Mr. M1cIsaac.
Ms. Plansky, the Executive Director, was also present. There were two citizens
present for the meeting or a portion thereof: Ms. Virginia Adams; Mr. William
Chopelas.
Minutes
Upon a rrotion duly made by Mr. Reynolds and seconded by Mr. Mclsaac,;it was
unanimously
VOTED: To accept for the record the minutes of the regular meeting of July 7,
1987. Copies of these minutes had been previously distributed to .the Board for
their review.
The Chairmen then declared said motion carried and said vote in efffect.
Request for Proposals - Department of Mental Health
A new funding round for housing development has been issued by the Executive
Office of Ccrnmunities and Development (ECCD). The Massachusetts Department
for
of Mental Health (CMi) is seeking to develop additonal housing stock
is: Melrose,
mental health patients under this proposal. The targeted area
for housing developme
t
Stoneham and /or Reading. Kathy Bovey, the coordinator
'i`s to develop Mi housing with. this Authority
and
for the northern region seeking
with the Board at their 'earliest possible convenience. Ater
would like to meet
the required'staffing needed to develop /rrain-
scan discussion and concern about
housing, the Board proposed an October meeting, if possible. In the
within
the
tain such
meantime, further investigation as to the needs- requircimnts, housing
be and sent to the.Board.
caYminity for this population will acquired
705 Development - Encroachment
Mfr. Chopelas has presented the Board with two difthee6oardgreques�edr that ctoe
e
and-relocating his pool. After some discussion,
detail:
f_o .lowing inforrret ion. be.obtained in more
- Cost to replace pool;
with related costs;
- Breakdown of .iterns .
Chopclas' pool for depreciation purposes
- Age of
The Board deferred further discussion on this matter. until the next Board
meeting.
Linkage - Greenhouse Acres /Fafard Carpany
Mr. Jim Ward represented Fafard Company during the presentation of the curr nt
status of the linkage requirements for Greenhouse Acres. A Special Permit for
construction of this development has been issued; Conservation Carmission i
expected to render their decision next week. Pursuant to the agreement wit the
Housing Authority and the provisions of the By -law, they will need a relea e
for occupancy permits. Currently, they are closing on Pleasant Street prop rty.
Fafard is considering seeking relief; 705 funds for nine units -4 properties
Single family house with in -law apartment currently owned by elderly. The
Building Inspector says that this cannot be sold as a 2- family - would be a.
non - conforming use. Will look at Comprehensive Permit. Other properties are:
- 18 -20 Arlington Street;
- 26 -28 Green Street; and
- 1264 North Main Street.
Mr. Ward also reported on the negotiations with the Selectmen for the old
High School (Cannunity Center) building. Town /Fafard are awaiting new language.
of agreement for approval.
Finances
Teresa Ewald, accountant from Richard Scott Fenton's office, reported to the
Board on the following:
- EOM is not approving any salary increase that is above the 6% limit
set by Labor and Industries for each maintenance job; Board will
await decision by EOM before making final decision on maintenance wage.
At this point in the meeting, the Chaim-an left the meeting.
- Revolving Fund - The Board was presented with the mechanism per State
q and Federal guidelines for establishing a revolving account. A directi
was given to obtain other proposals besides the current one from BayBar
which is now handling our account. Further discussion was deferred on
this matter.
Mr. Dempster returned to the meeting at this time. Upon a motion duly made by
Mr. White and seconded by Mr. McIsaac, it was unanimously
VOTED: To sign and approve the billroll /payroll for August as presented an .to
ratify the checks from July for. Petty Cash (Check //790 and Group Insurance,
Check #801).
The Chairman then declared said motion carried and said vote in effect.
There being no further business before the Board, it was unanimously voted
to adjourn until next meeting on September 14, 1987 at 7:30 P.M. Adjournel:
9:25 P.M.
Respectfully &Ct
Margaret Plansky, Secretary
and Executive Director
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