HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-14 Board of Selectmen Minutes MEETING NOTES
January 14, 1985
Administrative Secretary reported that thea'httdoor Advertising Board had informed
the office that the Board of Selectmen had the option of requesting of them that
a billboard sign recently fallen down-on North Main Street not be re-erected.
The Board so voted requesting that a memo from the Building Inspector stating
that these signs were in violation of our By-Laws be attached.
The Board voted to appoint Maureen Rich as our representative to the Metro-
politan Area Planning Council for a term to expire on March 18, 1985.
Board voted to request of the Town Clerk that the question on electing a Charter
Commission be on the ballot for the Annual Elections. Adm. Secretary was asked
to check with Town Counsel to determine the proper question to be submitted.
Discussed the letter from MCAD requesting reports for 1984 by January 15th.
Adm. Secretary requested to prepare draft of letter summarizing highiights
of progress and activities to date, and indicating our Affirmative Action Plan
has never been approved by their office.
Mr. Dustin reported on the legal status of the Town warrants and payrolls re-
cently unsigned by the Acting Town Accountant because of absences and illness.
After some discussion the Board voted unanimously (4 - 0) the following
motions:
Moved to terminate the appointment of John Agnew as
Acting Town Accountant as of this date due to illness
and anticipated absences.
. Moved to appoint the Town Treasurer as Acting Town
Accountant effective this date until a permanent
Town Accountant is chosen.
The Board also voted the following:
. Moved to appoint Carole Giglio as Administrative Aide
to the Board of Selectmen in charge of the administra-
tion of the Selectmen's Office in the absence of
John Agnew.
Mr. Landers reported on the status of the interviewing for the Accountant's
position, and indicated they would have a recommendation no later than
February 4th.
Mrs. Ziegler mentioned that a recent agenda item for the Council on Aping
included a review of the office workload, and that the Cable TV Commission
was holding the annual performance review hearing on January 22nd
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The Board received agenda items 4 and 5 as items of information: a letter from
the Wilmington Selectmen inviting them to a meeting to discuss concerns re-
garding the Reading Light Department, and a letter from the League of Women
Voters regarding a meeting on Day Care.
They requested a letter from Mass. D.P.W. announcing a public hearing on 1/17/85
on the Main and South Streets Traffic Project be referred to the Planning Board.
They also requested that a notice from the Local Election Districts Review Com-
mittee be referred to the Town Clerk, and that a response be requested from him.
A notice from the E.O.C.D. on grant money availability for community development
was referred to the Planning Board.
A letter from the Conservation Commission on the consolidation issue was deferred
until the scheduled meeting on the 28th of January.
Mr. Russell volunteered to respond to a letter from Matthew Prudente of Troop
705 on his comments about environmental issues.
They approved payment of the unemployment compensation invoice in the amount
of $5,772.
After some discussion the Board voted to recommend to the Law Committee that
they accept Option B as proposed by Allan Drachman for legal services for labor
negotiations for the next fiscal year. '
Mr. Landers mentioned that the Board should consider scheduling interviews with
interested candidates in a more timely manner when vacancies do occur.
Mr. Dustin reported on the meeting he had with the Board of Assessors after
last Monday's nights meeting. He stated that the Assessors felt that the Bear
Hill site of 7.1 acres could accommodate up to 100 condominium units at a
possible value of ten million, with a tax revenue value of 230,000, depending
on proper zoning.
The Board discussed a letter from Mr. Holland our Wire Inspector about his
salary. After some discussion it was decided, because of the upcoming changes
in that department, to invite the Building Inspector and the Wiring Inspector
in to meet with the Board.
The Board then began to review and discuss various budgets. They suggested
changes to the Police Department budget and asked that it be resubmitted.
They contintued to review and then voted and approved the Building Inspectors,
Board of Selectmen, Building Maintenance, and the Town Accountant's budgets.
The Board asked to be updated by Mr. Agnew on the status of unprepared budgets
and figures they are responsibile for.
Meeting adjourned at 10:10 P.M.
Mrs. O'Brien absent. ,