HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-10-13 Finance Committee Minutes FINANCE COMMITTEE
Meeting 10/13/87, Selectmens Office
A joint meeting with the Selectmen was made in order
for the followinj presentations.
1. Fire Study Committee Findings were presented by
Paul Landers, Chief Redfern and Consultant Geroge Paul.
The result of the study is taht Reading needs a New
Single Central Fire Facility. Should eliminate
the old Ladder Truck 6 Foam Unit and Add one multi-
use Unit of equipment. Also should add 4 Firefighters.
The New Fire Station should be built on No. Main St.
Next to the Gulf Gas Station on town owned land.
There is a warrant article for $50, 000. to hire a
consultant to study new station, complete preliminary
drawings and siting, and make cost estimates.
2. The Municipal Space Committe presented their solution
to the Town Hall/Space problem. This involves
connecting the Town Hall with the old Library
and updating both buildings.
There is a warrant article which will be for about
,�9. 0 Million. There was a lot of discussion.
Finance Committee will meet on Thurs. 10/15/87 to discuss
the remaining articles in the Fall Warrant, including the
1 two mentioned above.
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Don Allen
Part Time Sec.
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