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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-03-20 Annual Town Meeting Minutes 146 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 18, 1971 Expenses for Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Water Works of which amount the sum of $34,595.00 shall be transferred from Water Surplus and the Town Accountant be, and hereby is, author- ized and instructed to transfer said sum to said account to carry out the purpose of this vote $189, 700.00 Expenses for the payment of Water Bonds and Interest 110,895.00 Physical Examinations 750.00 Salaries for Maintenance and Operation of Rubbish Collection 29,000.00 Expenses for Maintenance and Operation of Rubbish Collection 26,250.00 Salaries for Maintenance and Operation of the , Incinerator 10,000.00 Expenses for Maintenance and Operation of the Incinerator 10,000.00 Expenses for the payment of Sewer Bonds and Interest 248, 313.00 Expenses for the payment of Incinerator Bonds and Interest 162,000.00 Salaries and Expenses for Road Reconstruction 10,000.00 Total $1, 750,608.00 On motion of Robert P. Sumberg it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned until March 20, 1971, at 9:00 A. M. , to meet in the Memorial High School Auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 10:40 P. M. 195 Town Meeting Members were present. A true copy. Attest: Lawrence Drew Town Clerk ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING ' Reading Memorial High School Auditorium March 20, 1971 The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Kenneth C. Latham, at 9:00 A. M. The invocation was given by Rev. Adrian Keeton, Church of the Nazarene. ARTICLE 4. The motion of Nathan C. White, as made at the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting on March 18, 1971, thder -this Article was voted in the affirmative. ARTICLE 4. On motion of Edouard N. Dube it was voted that the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) 'be transferred from Cemetery Reserve and that the sum of Twenty-five Thousand Dollars ( $25,000.00)✓be transferred from Cemetery Bequest Fund, and that the Town Accountant be, and he hereby- it authorized, empowered and instructed to make such transfer to carry out the purpose of this vote, and tk't the sum of Thirty-eight Thousand Seventy-five Dollars ($38,075.00) be raised from the tax levy, and that such sums totalling Sixty-five Thousand Five Hundred Seventy-five Dollars ($65,575.00) be appropri- ated for the Cemetery Department, including care and development of , Laurel Hill Cemetery and Forest Glen Cemetery as follows, each item be- ing considered as a separate appropriation: Salaries $55,600.00 Maintenance 8,475.00 Care of Veterans Graves, Section 9 of Chapter115 of General By-Laws 1,500.00 Total $65, 575.00 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 147 On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted that Article 4 be laid on the table. - On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted to take Article 2 from the table. ARTICLE 2. The following report was read by John H. Crocker, Chair- man of the Municipal Light Board: In view of recent developments in the Electric Utility Industry, the Reading Municipal Light Board would like to submit the following report to this Annual Town Meeting. ' To review our operation briefly, the Reading Municipal Light Depart- ment was created by an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature in 1894 for which the Town of Reading appropriated $50,000. Its purpose was to pro- vide electric power for street lights in the Town of Reading and to make electricity available to homes and businesses. In 1908, the Town of Reading expanded its electrical service to accomodate the Towns of Wilming- ton, North Reading, and that part of Lynfield known as Lynnfield Center. Since that time, the Reading Municipal Light Department has provided stable electric power for Reading and three of its neighboring towns to the point where we are now the largest of forty (40) municipals in Mass- achusetts. We buy wholesale power frim Boston Edison Company and distri- bute it through our system. Our peak load is about 64,000 NVA. In May of 1970, Boston Edison sought an "M" rate or municipal rate increase through the Federal Power Commission who maintains jurisdiction over our relationship with Edison. The expected reaction from the FPC would have been to delay the increase five months pending hearings and submission of backup data. However the FPC approved the rate increase effective one day after the Edison filing date and then set dates for hearings. This action took not only the municipal involved but also Boston Edison by surprise. This increase is indicated on your electric bill as "Sur-Charge - Boston Edison Increase 11.6%" . Since the wholesale rate increase requested of approximately 21% was way out of proportion with the facts concerning generating costs and applicable expenses, the Town of Reading along with other municipals supplied by Edison appeared before the FPC to fight the proposed munici- pal rate increase. These hearings are still going on -- there are indi- cations that progress is being made and that reductions will be made in the imposed municipal rate increase. These reductions will reflect dir- ectly on the surcharge noted on your bill. In addition to this action, we have appealed to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals in Washington, the FPC decision to allow but a one day delay rather than a five month delay which is accepted procedure. It is interesting to note that just last week the FPC allowed a five months delay to the requested 30% rate increase asked by New England Power Com- pany. We feel our action before the Circuit Court of Appeals on the one delay was reflected in this decision. We are hopeful that the Circuit Court of Appeals takes note and gives us the same benefit retroactively. Let us now turn to the second item singled out on your light bill -- "Fuel Charge per AWH" . In September of 1970, the state government im- posed an anti-pollution law or ordinance on those electric utilities gen- erating power within the Boston metropolitan area to the extent that low sulphur fuel would be the only acceptable fuel as of October 1, 1970. In this case, Boston Edison, our wholesale supplier, indicated to state ' officials at public hearings that this requirement would impose a sizable fuel charge on those customers served by their generating stations in that area, since the price per barrel of heavy fuel oil would increase two or three fold. Without regard for the practicalities of the situation -- i.e, dollars -- the ordinance was implemented and the net result is what you see on your bill. This charge will fluctuate in direct proportion with the cost of low sulphur fuel. The Department of Public Utilities reg- ulates these charged and requires the keeping of fuel inventory records of generating plants to insure its accuracy. This item is completely out of the Light Department's control and unfortunately we cannot offer any optimistic projections. 148 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 Looking to the brighter side -- as you know� have built a new 115,000 VOLT sub-station on Causeway Road. We are now beginning to gain part of the anticipated benefit -- lower wholesale rates. Our credit in January was approximately $7,500, in February $11 ,700] the March credit should be about the same amount and then as we switch the balance of our load from the old 13,800 volt connections to the new 115,000 volt installation, our credits should increase rapidly. These credits and the anticipated adjustments resulting from the rate case before the Federal Power Commission should enable the Reading Municipal Light Department to eliminate a portion of the "surcharge item" and reduce the basic rate structure in 1971. We of course must await the FPC decision on the Edison rate case, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeal decision relative to the five month delay , in effecting the rate increase, and an accurate appraisal of our 115,000 Volt credits before actually implementing a reduction for our 17,000 customers. Rest assured however that every dollar that can possibly be returned or credited to the consumer will be, and that these returns or credits will be handled on an equitable basis. John H. Crooker, Chairman Municipal Light Board On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that report be ac- cepted as a report of progress. On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted that Article 2 be laid on the table. On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted that Article 4 be taken from table. ARTICLE 4. On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted that there be included in the tax levy for electricity used for street lights, i the sum of Forty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($46, 750.00) and that said sum and the income from sales of electricity to private consumers and for electricity supplied to municipal buildings and for municipal power, and from sales of appliances and jobbing during the current fiscal year be appropriated for the Municipal Light Plant , and that the sum of Twelve Thousand Dollars ($12,000iOO) be appropri- ated from the said receipts of the Department for the sale, installa- tion and service of merchandise, equipment, utensils, and chattels, as provided in Section 34 of Chapter 164 of the General Laws, said ap- propriations to be expended by the Manager of the Municipal Lighting Plant under the direction and control of the Municipal Light Board, for the expense of the Plant, including payment of Bonds and Notes, the sale, installation and servicing of merchandise, equipment, uten- sils and chattels as defined in Chapter 164, Section 57 of the General Laws, or any amendments thereof or additions thereto and that if said sum of Forty-six Thousand Seven Hundred Fifty Dollars ($46, 750.00) and said income shall exceed said expense for said fiscal year, such excess up to the amount of 50% of the net profit from operations as of Decem- ber 31st of the preceding year as defined in Chapter 164 of the General Laws, such amount shall be paid, 50% in June and 50% in December of the current year, into the Town Treasury, and the balance if any, shall be transferred to the Construction Fund of said Plant and appropriated and used for such additions thereto as may thereafter be authorized by the Municipal Light Department. _ ARTICLE 4. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the sum of One Hundred Thirty-five Thousand Eight Hundred Hifteen Dol- lars ($135,815.00)! be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for all insurance except Group Insurance of Town Employees. ARTICLE 4. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was ffltgc]2tb0 the , sum of One Hundred Thirteen Thousand One Hundred Twenty-two 15ollars^be raised from the tax levy, and that the sum of Three Thousand Fifty- eight Dollars ($3,058.00) be transferred from the Municipal Light De- partment Operating and Maintenance Account, and that te sum of Two Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-one Dollars ($2,771.00) be transferred from the Group Insurance Dividend Account, and that said sums totalling One Hundred Eighteen Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-one Dollars ($118,951.00) be appropriated for group life insurance, group accidental death and dismemberment insurance for Town employees, in accordance with the pro- visions of Chapter 32B of the General Laws, and that said sums be ex- pended by and under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, and that the Town Accountant be, and he hereby is, authorized, empowered and in- structed to transfer said sum to carry out the purpose of this vote. Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 149 ARTICLE 4. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the sum of Two Hupdred One Thousand Seven Hundred Seventy-six Dollars ($201,776.00) be raised from the tax levy, and that the sum of Fifty- eight Thousand One Hundred Twenty-one Dollars ($58,121.00) be trans- ferred from the Municipal Light Department Operating and Maintenance Ac- count, and that the Town Accountant be, and he hereby is , authorized, empowered and instructed to make such transfer to carry out the pur- pose of this vote, and that said sums totalling Two Hundred Fifty-nine Thousand Eight. Hundred Ninety-seven Dollars ($259,897.00) be appropri- ated for the Contributory Retirement System, to be divided as follows: Pension Accumulation Fund $251,417.00 ' Expense Fund 8,480.00 Total $259,897.00" ARTICLE 4. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the sum of Seventy-six Thousand Two Hundred Eighty-four Dollars ($76, 284.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for pensions other than contributory and creditable service of retirees due other Towns. ARTICLE 4. On motion of Fred C, Kenn, Jr. , it was voted that the sum of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars ($250.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the care and lighting of Old South Clock. ARTICLE 4. On motion of James J. Sullivan, Jr. , it was voted that the sum of Twenty-eight Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-nine and 22/100 Dollars ($28,929.22) be transferred from Overlay Surplus Reserve Fund, and that the�sum of Ninety-six Thousand Seventy and 78/100 Dollars ($96,070. L,tgfiWised from the tax levy, �nd that such sums totalling One Hundre ousand Dollars ($125,000.00) be appropriated for the pur- pose of Reserve Fgnd, and that the Town Accountant be, and he hereby is, authorized, empowered and instructed to make such transfer to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 4. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was votDd' that the sum of Two Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty Dollars ($2,920.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for Memorial Day Observance, to be ' expended under the direction of Post 62 American Legion and Post 685 Veterans of Foreign Wars. ARTICLE 4. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the .� sum of Three Thousand One Hundred Sixty-three and 50/100 Dollars ($3,163.50) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for printing the Town Report for the year 1970. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that Article 4 be laid on the table. On motion of Edouard N. Dube it was voted that Article 29 be taken from table. ARTICLE 29. On motion of Edoua� N. Dube it was voted that the sum of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00) be transferred from Cemetery Reserve and that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00)�be raised from the tax levy, and that said sums totalling Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,000.00r be appropriated for the purpose of continued development of Forest Glen and Charles Street Cemeteries, including site clearing, the construction of drainage, the extension of the road system, the water system and the preparation of lots for sale. /ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the payment during the year 1971, of bills remaining unpaid on January 1, 1971, for goods and services actually rendered to the Town, or what it will do in relathereto. 7ICLE 5. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 6. On motion of Frederick A. Asmussen it was voted that the Town Treasurer be, and he hereby is, authorized to borrow money from time to time, with the approval of the Selectmen, in anticipation of revenue of the financial years beginning January 1, 1971, and January 1, 1972, in accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 4, and to renew any note or notes as may be given payable within one year in accordance with the provisions of General Laws Chapter 44, Section 17. 117 U Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 ARTICLE 7. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or from the tax levy or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of Chapter 90 highway maintenance and construction to be used in connection with moneys received from the State and County, or what it will do in realtion thereto. ARTICLE 7. On motion of Frederick A. Asmussen it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 8. On motion of Frederick A. Asmussen it was voted that the sum of Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00i/be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of foreclosing in the Land Court, pursuant to provisions of Section 65 of Chapter 60 of the General Laws, ' the right of redemption to any and all real estate taken by the Town for non-payment of taxes. ARTICLE 9. On motion of Robert S. CumnAggs it was voted that the sum of Thirteen Thousand Dollars ($13,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of Community Center Maintenance. ARTICLE 10. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the Selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorized to sell at public or private sale a 1934 Seagrave 1000 gallon per minute pumping engine known as Engine 1, upon such terms and conditions as they shall determine. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or exchange, or otherwise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, a 1934 Seagrave pumping en- gine, now in the Fire Department, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purchase of a new 1000 gallon per minute pumping engine, or what it will do in relation thereto. ARTICLE 11. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postpones. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or exchange upon such terms and conditions as they , may determine, a 1966 Dodge Deputy Chief' s car, now in the Fire Depart- ment, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds or otherwise, and appropriate for the purchase of a new Fire Chief's car, or what it will do in rela- tion thereto. ARTICLE 12. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , as amended by Law- rence R. Blood, it was voted to indefinitely postpone Article 12. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Select- men to sell or exchange or otherwise dispose of upon such terms and con- '.. ditions as they may determine, the two-way radio: in the pick up truck now in the Fire Department, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purchase and installation of a new two-way radio in a new Fire Department pick up truck, or what it will do in relation thereto. ARTICLE 13. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell or exchange or otherwise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the two-way radio in the Deputy Chief's car, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, , or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purchase and installation of a new two-way radio in the Deputy Chief's car, or what it will do in relation thereto. ARTICLE 14. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 15. On mot' Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the sum of Three Thousand Eig'li nd Sixty Dollars ($3,860,00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the observance of the Christmas Season of 1971, by the decoration and illumination of public buildings and pub- lic streets and the decoration of Christmas trees upon municipal land. Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 15 1 ARTICLE 16. To see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of engineering, survey, appraisal services, and recording fees and expenses, or what it will do in relation thereto. ARTICLE 16. On motion of James W. Killam, III, it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. Carl H. Amon, Jr. , moved for reconsideration of Article 12. This motion did not pass. 90 voted in the affirmative 106 voted in the negative (two-thirds vote, required) ' ARTICLE 17. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it yas voted that the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($2,500.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of municipal collective bar- gaining expense. ARTICLE 18. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the Selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorized to sell or exchange, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the 1970 Ford Cruiser now in the Police Department. and that the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00)Vbe raised from the tax levy, and together with the proceeds from said sale or exchange, be appropriated for the purchase of a new cruiser for the Police Department. ARTICLE 19. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the Selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorized to sell or exchange, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, the 1970 Chevrolet cruiser now in the Police Department, and that the sum of Two Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($2,400.00) be raised from the tax levy, and to- gether with the proceeds from said sale or exchange, be appropriated for the purchase of a new cruiser for the Police Department. ARTICLE 20. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the Selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorized to sell or exchange, upon ' such terms and conditions as they may determine, the 1964 Cadillac Am- bulance now in the Police Department, and that the sum of Eighteen Thou- sand Dollars ($18,000.00)-be raised from the tax levy, and together with the proceeds from said sale or exchange, be appropriated for the purchase of a new ambulance for the Police Department. ARTICLE 21. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the Selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorized to sell or otherwise dispose of, upon such terms and conditions as they may determine, a 1965 Dodge pick-up truck, now in the Fire Department, and that the sum of Two Thousand One Hundred Sixty-three Dollars ($2,163.00)-be raised from the tax levy, and together with the proceeds from said sale or exchange, be appropriated for the purchase of a new pick-up truck for the Fire De- partment. ARTICLE 22. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the sum of Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty-eight Dollars ($7,858.00) -be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of uniforms for members of the Police Department. ARTICLE 23. On motion of Fred C. Kenney, Jr. , it was voted that the sum of Three Thousand Six Hundred Twenty Dollars ($3,620.00)"be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purchase of uniforms for members of the Fire Department. ARTICLE 24. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00)be raised from the tax levy and appropmted for the purpose of purchasing portable two-way radios of the walkie-talkie type so-called, and related equipment for the use of the Police Department. Douglass L. Barker moved for reconsideration of Article 20. This motion did .not pass. 73 voted in the affirmative 79 voted in the negative (two-thirds vote required) 15 2 ADJOURNED ANNUAL TOWN MEETING March 20, 1971 ARTICLE 25. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the sum of Two Thousand Ninety-one and 06/100 Dollars ($2,091.06) be raised from the tax levy for the purpose of indemnification of certain police officers and fire fighters for expense actually in- curred as a result of injury in the line of duty, under the pro- visions of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 100, as amended. ARTICLE 26. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the sum of One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($1,500.00),'be'raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of coordinating or conducting programs dealing with the problems of the aging and promote facilities for health, education, welfare and recreation of the aging. ARTICLE 27. To see what sum the Town will vote to raise by borrow- ing or from the tax levy or transfer from available funds and appropri, ate for the purpose of reimbursement of other retiring authorities for creditable service attributable to the Town under provisions of General Laws Chapter 32, Section 59A, as amended, or what it will do in rela- tion thereto. ARTICLE 27. On motion of Robert S. Cummings it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 28. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it wad voted that the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7, 500.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the installation of automatic gates at the Washington Street grade crossing of the Boston and Maine Rail- road tracks. ARTICLE 30. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted that the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of the management, operation, and develop- ment of the Town Forest. ARTICLE 31. On motion of Charles Stratton it was voted that the sum of Three Thousand Dollars ($3,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of operating expenses, advertising and publication, engineering, surveying and appraisal services, to be ex- pended by the Conservation Commission for conservation purposes. ARTICLE 32. On motion of James R. Boucher it was voted that the Town acquire by purchase, right of eminent domain, deed of gift, ded- ication or otherwise, for conservation purposes under General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, as amended, a certain parcel of land off Sum- mer Avenue shown as Lot 25 on Assessors- Plat No. 81 containing 12.12 acres more or less and owned by Cyrus Brown, and that the sum of Eight Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($8, 500.00)1/be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of this vote. Said parcel is more particularly described as follows: . . .beginning at a stake on the westerly side line of Hancock St. Extension at land of Lennart E. Turnquist, said point being N37-55W, a distance of 209.15 feet northerly from the corner of Woodbine Street and thence southwesterly by said Turnquist land, a distance of 93.0 feet to a stake at land of Cyrus A. and Della Brown; Thence northwesterly by said Brown 164.58 feet to an iron pipe; Thence southwesterly by said Brown a distance of 60 feet to an iron pipe; Thence northwesterly again by land of said Brown and land of Robert G. Henderson et ux and land of William F. Kilduff at ux, a distance of ' 274.20 feet to a stake at an angle; Thence slightly to the left by land of David A. Larson et ux, a distance of 102.72 feet to a stake; Thence westerly by lands of Alexander J. Coulter et ux and Carl A. Ras- musson at ux, a distance of 190.35 feet to a stake; Thence northerly by land of James B. Cail et ux, a distance of 181.60 feet to the middle of a small ditch; Thence westerly again by the middle of said ditch and said land of Cail and land of Harriet C. Baker, a distance of 186.00 feet to a cor- ner in another ditch; Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 �•� Thence northerly again by the center of the ditch, a distance of 192.64 feet, more or less, to a corner; Thence easterly by the center line of a proposed easement on a curved line, the radius of which is 1800 feet, more or less, the following dis- tances: 309.33 feet by land of Frank P. Congdon, Jr. , at ux 81.82 feet by land of George R. McGurn, at ux 82.45 feet by land of Edmund Trzcinski, at ux 103.50 feet by land of William F. Keefe, et ux to a stake at land of the Boston and Maine Railroad. Thence southeasterly by the westerly side line of said railroad the ' following: 795 feet to an angle 100.05 feet to an angle and 13.99 feet to a stake at land of Charles F. and Grace P. Riley; Thence westerly by land of said Riley, a distance of 152.87 feet to the easterly line of said Hancock Street Extension; Thence continuing on same course, a distance of 20 feet to the center of said street; Thence southeasterly by the center of said street, a distance of 39.52 feet; Thence turning at a right angle and running westerly, a distance of 20 feet to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing 12.1095 acres of land, more or less, and subject to various easement for drainage and sewer purposes, all as shown on:. a Flan of said premises entitled "Plan of Land in Reading, Mass. , to be taken for Conservation Purposes" , made under date of November 1970 by H. Kingman Abbott, Registered Surveyor, said plan to be recorded. 159 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative On motion of Robert M. Graham it was voted to take Article 3 from the table. ARTICLE 3. On motion of Robert M. Graham itwas voted that the Conservation Commission be instructed to purchase the land, voted under Article 32, regardless of whether or not the Town of Reading received State contribution towards the purchase price of this land. ARTICLE 3. On motion Frank A. Smith, Jr. , it was voted that the Law Committee be, and they hereby are, instructed to review the opinion of the Department of Education Counsel, relative to apportionment of costs of the Regional Vocational School, and that, in the event that said opinion confirms the 1971 apportionment, as presented by the Re- gional School Committee, the Law Committee confer with Town Counsel to consider legal action by the Town of Reading, or with other member towns of the Regional District, to seek apportionment in accordance with comparative numbers of enrollments at the Vocational School. On motion of Edward P. Cameron it was voted to lay Article 3 on the table-. ARTICLE 33. On motion of Donald R. Walker it was voted that the Selectmen be, and they hereby are, authorized, upon request of the School Committee to rent or lease upon such terms and conditions as they shall �- determine, such classroom, administrative and other facilities, namely, Woburn Street School, as the School Department may require. ARTICLE 34. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to acquire by rental , lease, purchase, transfer or otherwise, administratives space for school department central offices, and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds, or otherwise, and appropriate for the purpose of such acquisition together with equipping, renovating, restor- ing, and modernizing, said sums to be expended under the direction of the School Committee, or what it will do in relation thereto. ARTICLE 34. On motion of Donald R. Walker it was voted that the subject matter of this article be indefinitely postponed. 154 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 ARTICLE 35. Robert W. Wakeling moved that the sum of Two Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($2,600.00) be raised from the tax levy and appro- priated for the purpose of the eradication of mosquitoes in the Town, such sums to be expended under the supervision of the Board of Health. On motion of A. Lloyd David it was voted that this article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 36. On motion of John H. Crooker it was voted that the subject matter of Article 36 be referred to the Municipal Light Board and that the said Board be and it hereby is, authorized to install such additional street lights as in its judgement are required, and to make such changes in the size, type and location of existing street lights as it may deem advisable, the expense of same to be paid from the in- come of the plant. ARTICLE 37. On motion of George L. Hodgkins it was voted that the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) lbe raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining, repairing and resurfacing the streets constructed under Section 34 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws, together with such funds as may be provided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the County of Middlesex. ARTICLE 38. On motion of George L. Hodgkins it �as voted that the sum of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Dollars ($10,400.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of improving and construct- ing a portion of Haverhill Street togdher with such funds as may be proe- vided by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the County of Middlesex, under Section 34 of Chapter 90 of the General Laws. ARTICLE 39. On motion of Donald E. Florence it Yas voted that the sum of One Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,800.00) be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the purpose of maintaining, improv- ing and constructing facilities in the parks and playgrounds, such sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works. ARTICLE 40. On motion of Donald E. Florence it was voted that the sum of Seven Thousand Five Hundred Dollars ($7,500.00)'be raised from the tax levy and appropriated for the further development of the Birch Meadow Recreational Area by grading, filling, loaming and seeding, and installing flood lights, such work to be done by and under the direc- tion of the Board of Public Works. ARTICLE 41. On motion of William H. Watt it was voted that the sum of Sixty-one Thousand Eight Hundred Fifty Dollars ($61,850.00) be transferred as follows from the Board of Public Works' Expense Accounts: Administration $ 500.00 Engineering Division 1,500.00 Construction and Maintenance of Highways 10,000.00 Removal of Snow and Ice 12,000.00 Maintenance and Operation of Sewer System 1,200.00 Maintenance of Storm Drains 3,600.00 Construction of Storm Drains 6,700.00 Construction and Maintenance of Sidewalks 4, 700.00 Maintenance of Dump 7,000.00 Maintenance of Park Department and Commons 4,000.00 Maintenance of Parking Areas 150..00 Construction, Maintenance and Operation of Water Works 10,500.00 Total $61,850.00/ and the sum of Eight Thousand One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($8,150.00)be raised from the tax levy and that such sums aggregating Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) be appropriated for the maintenance, repair and operation of road machinery and for the purchase by the Board of Public Works of: One (1) Track Type Tractor One (1) Sidewllk Tractor Three (3) Pickup Trucks and that the Board of Public Works be, and it hereny is, authorized and empowered to sell or exchange upon such terms and conditions as it may determine: Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 155 One (1) Track Type..Tractor One (1) Sidewalk Tractor Two (2) Pickup Trucks One (1) Sedan and the proceeds from such sales or exchanges are to be appropriated in addition to the aforementioned Seventy Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) for the purchase of the aforesaid equipment, and the Town Accountant be, and he hereby is, authorized, empowered and instructed to transfer such amount to carry out the purpose of this vote. ARTICLE 42. On motion of George W. Cochrane, 3rd, it was voted that the sum of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) be raised ' and appropriated for the construction of sanitary sewers, sewerage work and other sewer facilities, such sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and to meet said appropriation, that the sum of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) be raised from the tax levy and that the sum of Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000.00)" be raised by borrowing, and that the Town Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be; and he hereby is, authorized to borrow said Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000.00) and to issue at one time or from time to time bonds or notes of the Town for said Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Dollars ($490,000.00) payable in accordance with Chapter 44 of the General Laws so that each issue shall be paid in not more than thirty (30) years from its date or at such earlier time as the Treasurer and Selectmen may determine, said bonds or notes shall be signed by the Treasurer and countersigned by the Selectmen, and that the Board of Public Works be, and it hereby is, auth- orized to proceed with the construction of said sewers, sewerage work and other sewer facilities and enter into all contracts and agreements with respect thereto and to do all other acts and things necessary or proper for carrying out the provisions of this vote. 159 voted in the affirmative 0 voted in the negative ARTICLE 43. To see if the Town will vote to accept the report of the Board of Public Works upon the laying out as a Public Way of a Pri- vate Way known as "C" STREET under the provision of law authorizing the as- sessment of betterments, such highway being laid out in accordance with plan duly approved by the Board of Survey and filed in the Office of the Town Clerk in accordance with the statutory requirements and to see if the Town will accept the public way laid out by the Board of Public Works as "C" STREET and to see what sum the Town will raise by borrowing, or from the tax levy, or transfer from available funds or otherwise, and appropriate for the construction of said Way or what it will do in rela- tion thereto. ARTICLE 43. On motion of George L. Hodgkins it was voted that this Article be indefinitely postponed. ARTICLE 44. On motion of George L. Hodgkins it was voted that the Town accept the report of the Board of Public Works on the layout of a Private Way known as COVEY HILL ROAD and adopt the recommendations con- tained therein, and that the sum of Nine Hundred Fifty-three Dollars ($953.00) be transferred from the "A" Street Betterment Account and ap- propriated for the laying out of and construction of said Way, such sum to be expended by and under the direction of the Board of Public Works, and that the Town Accountant be, and he hereby is, authorized and in- structed to make such transfer to carry out the purpose of this vote. REPORT OF THE BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS ON THE LAYING OUT OF COVEY HILL ROAD The Board of Public Works of the Town of Reading having determined and adjudged that common convenience and necessity require the laying out of a town way under the provisions of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, substantially in the location hereinafter described, hav- ing complied with all requirements of law relating to notice to the owners of land thereof and of a hearing thereon, and having met at the time and place appointed for such hearing and then and there heard all persons present who desired to be heard, have laid out as a town way for the use of the town running Southerly of Franklin (Public) Street, substantially as and in the location of a private way known as Covey Hill Road. The boundaries and measurements of said way as so laid out are as follows: 15 6 Adjourned Annual Town Meeting March 20, 1971 Beginning at a point on the southerly side line of Franklin Street, said point being N.54 23' 20"E. , a distance of 108.12 feet, and northerly by a curbed line to the right having a radius of 440.00 feet, and northerly by a curved line to the right having a radius of 440.00 feet, a distance of 18.40 feet from the division property line of lands now or formerly of Howard C. Buttrick, at ux, and lands now or formerly of Howard J. MacKilligan, at ux; Thence by a curved line to the right having a radius of 20.00 feet, a distance of 34.92 feet, to a point; Thence 5.17025' 20"E. , a distance of 89.22 feet, to a point; Thence by a curbed line to the right, having a radius of 389.17 feet, a distance of 174.28 feet, to a point; , Thence S.80 14'10"W. , a distance of 239.52 feet, to a point; Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 769.5E feet, a distance of 77.25 feet to a point of reverse curvature; Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 50.00 feet, a distance of 49.67 feet to a point of reverse curvature; Thence by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 50.00 feet, a distance of 135. 30 feet, to a point; Thence N.84036'50"E. , a distance of 82.68 feet, to a point; Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 719.51 feet, a distance of 199. 33 feet, to a point; Thence N.80 14-1011E. , a distance of 239.52 feet, to a point of cur- vature; Thence ;by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 439.17 feet, a distance of 196.67 feet, to a point; Thence N.17025120"W. , a distance of 104. 39 feet, to a point of cur- vature; Thence by a curved line to the right, having a radius of 20.00 feet, a distance of 30.26 feet, to a point; Thence in a westerly direction by a curved line to the left, having a radius of 440.00 feet, a distance of 95.80 feet, to the point of be- ginning of this description. The above described lines being more fully described on a plan en- titled "Street Acceptance Plan, Covey Hill Road" , dated January 1971, E. Roger Louanis, Superintendent, said plan being a part of this descrip- tion. We determine that no damages will be sustained by any person or per- sons in their property by reason of the taking to be made for this im- provement. All acts in connection with said laying out are done under the provision of law authorizing the assessment of betterments, and betterments are to be assessed therefor. This laying out so made by us we hereby report to the Town for ac- ceptance and recommend that said way shall thereafter be known as a public way and named Covey Hill Road and that the sum of Nine Hundred and Fifty-three Dollars ($953.00) be transferred from A Street Better- ment Account and appropriated for construction of said way. Nathan C. White, Chairman Donald E. Florence George W. Cochrane, 3rd William H. Watt George L. Hodgkins On motion of John B. Harker it was voted that this meeting stand adjourned until March 22, 1971, at 8:00 P. M. , to meetdn the Memorial High School Auditorium. Meeting adjourned at 4:50 P. M. 185 Town Meeting Members were present in the a.m. 167 Town Meeting Members were present in the p.m. A true copy. Attest: Lawrence Drew Town Clerk