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Meeting Minutes: July 5, 2011 Meeting Called to Ord}ti=,*Ji10�'pm. r',' t+.
Meeting Held at: Town Hall Conference Room
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inia Adams A Present Chemo Dubois CD mem r
Mark Cardono MC Present li Judy Smith JS future member
Sharlene Reynolds Santo SRS Present Janann All JA future member
Roberta Sullivan RS Present
Subject Discussion Action Folkm
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CD and JA have applied, but not yet been contacted by - Contact
Membership the BoS for interviewing. VA volunteered to attend town RS
interview.
Reviewed and approved minutes of April 28, 2011 as
Minutes amended. 3-0. Reviewed and approved minutes of June 7, Submit SRS
2011 as amended. 3-0. Reviewed and approved minutes
of June 14, 2011 as presented 3-0.
12 Winter St VA contacted some salvage companies regarding
availability of various components- no response.
Property owner Harold Strand (HS) passed away this
week. Harold's son; David Strand contacted RHC about
the business papers he is ready to donate. To date the Pickup VA, JS
property is still owned by the Strand family. Need to pick boxes
up materials and bring to town hall.
10 Pierce St RHC discussed the conditions developed and how HS's Check on VA
death impacts it. RS motioned that the Condiffons of process of RS
Release be reviewed by town counsel regarding use of checking
word "applicant", the impact of HS's death and ask if there with counsel
is a need to define where the mitigation would come from if
property transferred ownership.
335 Main St Mark contacted owner about veneer brick and clarified
situation. RHC quite satisfied with explanation.
RHC returned $.80 to town for FY 10-11 and have now
Treasurer's received $1000. for IY 11-12. VA obtained a book about Order book VA
Report Phebe Hannaford. SRS motioned to purchase a copy for
$14.95 for the Archives. RS seconded. 3-0.
RHC received email from Jean Delois (JD) and
200 Ash St prospective owner about demolition delay. Inventoried Contact Dr. RS
property (moved multiple times), little historical value and Ravens
wanted as a business property.
Elena has completed the projects to date and now is ready
Senior for more materials. VA & RS will gather more valuation
Worker books for her to type.
VA reported the availability of the town's inventory items
Mass on the MHC website. VA found several inaccuracies with
Historical the 'neighborhood designation" that MHC added to each
Inventory property. The neighborhood should be corrected and a
link to this website added to Reading's webpage prior to
Meeting adjourned at 9:25 pm
Note Taker: Sharlene Reynolds Santo
Next Meeting Scheduled for August 16, 2011 at 7 pm