HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-05-08 Annual Town Meeting MinutesANNUAL TOWN MEETING
Reading Memorial High School May 8, 2000
The meeting was called to order by the Moderator, Alan E. Foulds, at 7:44 p.m., there being a
quorum present.
The Invocation was given by Philip B. Pacino, Precinct 4, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ARTICLE 13D - On motion by Stephen M. Conner, Precinct 4, it was voted to reconsider Line
D of Article D.
2/3 vote required
91 voted in the affirmative
41 voted in the negative
On motion by Virginia M. Adams, Precinct 2, it was voted by majority to lay Line D of Article
13 on the table.
ARTICLE 13H - On motion by William C. Brown, Precinct 8, it was voted by majority to lay
Line H of Article 13 on the table.
ARTICLE 131- On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Item 15 (Building Maintenance):
$2,643,688
to be provided as follows:
Line 15
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
ARTICLE 13J - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Item J (School Department):
$ 23,560,477
to be provided as follows:
Line J
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
ARTICLE 13K - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chainnan of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Item K (Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School):
$153,752
to be provided as follows:
Line K
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
ARTICLE 13L - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Connnittee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Items L1 through L34 (Debt and Capital):
$4,700,318
to be provided as follows:
Line L1
$880,275 from sale of real estate funds, $55,000 from cemetery sale of lots, and the remainder from property taxes,
State aid and non-property tax local receipts
Lines L2 - L34
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
On motion by Mark W. Jackson, Precinct 3, it was moved to amend L26 by deleting $18,500
from Playground Upgrade.
On motion by Michael F. Slezak, Precinct 6, it was moved to end debate on first amendment.
2/3 vote required
125 voted in the affirmative
10 voted in the negative
Motion to amend did not carry.
On motion by Marc Guyott, Precinct 1, it was moved to amend L6, L15, and L22 by deleting
$10,000 from Town Hall Major Maintenance, $20,000 from School Technology, and $20,000
from sidewalk curbs.
Motion to amend did not carry.
On motion by Linda K. King, Precinct 3, it was moved to amend L15 and L22 by reducing the
amounts by $25,000 from School Technology and $31,000 from sidewalk curbs.
Motion to amend did not can-y.
On motion by William C. Brown, Precinct 8, it was moved to remove Article 13H from the table.
ARTICLE 13H - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Cominittee, it was
moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for
Line Items H9 through H15 (Department of Public Works):
$3,223,746
to be provided as follows:
Lines H9 through H13 and Line H15
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
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Line H14
$99,890 from cemetery bequest with the remainder from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
On motion by William C. Brown, Precinct 8, it was moved to reduce H14 by $25,000 to $74,890
from cemetery bequest.
Motion carried.
On motion by David Lautman, Precinct 4, to move that line H14 be changed to $904,644 from
5970,241 by subtracting $15,215 from Added Condo Trash Collection; $34,512 from Added
Condo Trash Disposal and S 15,867 from Added Condo Recycling for a total reduction of
565,597.
Motion did not carry.
On motion by Michael P. Flainmia, Precinct 6, it was voted to move the question.
2/3 vote required
110 voted in the affirmative
18 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 13M - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Item M8 (Employee Benefits):
$5,688,656
to be provided as follows:
Line M8
$550,000 from certified free cash; $218,695 from abatement surplus; $25,000 from cemetery bequests with the
remainder from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
ARTICLE 13N- On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Items N1 through N4 (Water Fund):
$2,543,406
to be provided as follows:
Lines N1 through N4
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
ARTICLE 130 - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Items 01 through 04 (Sewer Fund):
$3,604,625
to be provided as follows:
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Lines 0 1 through 04
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
On motion by George V. Hines, Precinct 7, it was moved to amend Article 13 by decreasing N2
by $3,980 from Water Fund Expenses and decreasing N4 by $22,000 from capital Outlay.
Motion to amend did not carry.
On motion by George V. Hines, Precinct 7, it was moved to remove Article 13D from the table.
ARTICLE 13D - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
moved that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for
Line Items D15 and D16 (General Services Department):
$588,634
to be provided as follows:
Lines D 15 and D 16
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
On motion by Willard J. Burditt, Precinct 4, it was voted to move the question
2/3 vote required
116 voted in the affirmative
12 voted in the negative
On motion by George V. Hines, Precinct 7, it was voted to amend D15 by increasing Salaries
and Wages by $50,870.
. Counted vote requested
79 voted in the affirmative
55 voted in the negative
ARTICLE 13D - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, if was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Items D15 -and D16 (General Services Department):
$639,504
to be provided as follows:
Lines D15 and D16
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
On motion by George V. Hines, Precinct 7, it was moved to amend Article 13 by decreasing H9
by $15,000 from Public Works Salaries and Wages and decreasing G9 by $23,000 from Public
Safety Salaries and Wages.
Motion to amend carried.
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ARTICLE 13H - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Items H9 through H15 (Department of Public Works):
$3,208,746
to be provided as follows:
Lines H9 through H13 and Line H15
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts.
Line H14
$74,890 from cemetery bequest with the remainder from property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
4ARTICLE 13G - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town approve and appropriate the proposed FY2001 budget as presented for Line
Items G9 and G10 (Public Safety Department):
$5,833,261
to be provided as follows:
Lines G9 and G10
Property taxes, State aid and non-property tax local receipts
ARTICLE 13 - On motion by Carol S. Grimm, Chairman of the Finance Committee, it was
voted that the Town appropriate for the FY2001 budget, exclusive of State and county
assessments:
$54,934,066
Representing the total of all previously made motions under Article 13 as amended:
Funds are to be provided as set forth in said previously made motions.
2/3 vote required
Unanimous vote
Declared by Moderator
ARTICLE 3 - On motion by Frederick Van Magness, Precinct 8; it was moved to take Article 3
from the table.
ARTICLE 3 - On motion by Frederick Van Magness, Precinct 8, to instruct the Board of
Selectmen seek Town Meeting approval prior to entering into any agreement to provide Town of
Reading Service to the Inwood Park,Development.
Motion did not carry.
ARTICLE 3 - On motion by Andrew K.. Herlihy, Precinct 1, it was moved to instruct the Board
of Selectmen to require the RMLD, in its amual budget report, to report on its contracted work
outside of its service area. Such report will analyze the implementation, elimination; or
expansion of bidding on such outside contracts, and its possible effects on rate relief and service
in Reading.
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ARTICLE 3 - On motion by Matthew J. Nestor, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it
was moved to lay Article 3 on the table.
On motion by Matthew J. Nestor, Vice-Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, it was voted that
this Annual Town Meeting stand adjourned sine die.
Meeting adjourned at 11:28 p.m.
150 Town Meeting Members were present.
A tnie copy. Attest: heryl . Jolm n
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