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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-11-30 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting November 30, 2004 For ease of archiving, the order that items appear in these Minutes reflects the order in which the items appeared on the agenda for that meeting, and are not necessarily the order in which any item was taken up by the Board. The meeting convened at 7:37 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Richard Schubert, Vice Chairman Camille Anthony, Secretary Gail Wood, Selectmen Joseph Duffy and George Hines, Recreation Administrator John Feudo, Public Works Director Ted McIntire, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner,Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: John Halsey. Reports and Comments Selectmen's Liaison Reports and Comments — Chairman Richard Schubert noted that the Selectmen are having a hearing on Memorial Park on December 2, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center. The Selectmen are also having a public input session regarding the traffic created by the development on Walkers Brook Drive on Saturday, December 4, 2004, at 1:00 p.m. at the Senior Center. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager gave the following report: ♦ The Town Manager noted that the Chairman has a letter to sign regarding Archstone stating that the Selectmen approve providing affordable housing in the community. o The tree lighting ceremony was cancelled due to rain. ♦ The DPW had to replace half of the lights on the trees due to a windstorm. 0 Sunday is the Memory Tree Lighting and the Polar Express. ® Moody's was here on Monday--we are trying to get our bond rating upgraded. o A flu clinic has been scheduled for December 8, 2004 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Killam School. It is for Reading residents 75 years and older; if under 75 years, only if there is an illness. o Nomination papers are available in the Town Clerk's Office. Vice Chairman Camille Anthony asked for a report from Joe Delaney on how many rights of entry for Downtown have not been signed. Discussion/Action Items Liquor License Renewals —The Town Manager noted that inspections have been scheduled. All licensees have paid their taxes and the Police have reviewed. Selectman Gail Wood asked if the VFW license was suspended for noise. The Town Manager noted that the liquor license was never suspended, only the Entertainment License. Board of Selectmen Meeting—November 30,2004—Page 2 Selectman George Hines asked if the Selectmen could put no smoking regulations on the liquor licenses for Clubs. The Town Manager indicated that he would check with the Health Department for next year. I A motion by Wood seconded by Hines to approve the All Alcoholic Club Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Reading Overseas Veterans,Inc.,575 Main Street ♦ Meadow Brook Golf Club, 292 Grove Street ♦ Home Building Corp. d/b/a Knights of Columbus, 11 Sanborn Street ♦ Reading Veteran's Association,Inc. d/b/a American Legion Post 62, 37 Ash Street for a term expiring December 31, 2005 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Hines seconded by Anthony to approve the All Alcoholic Package Store Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Reading Liquors, 345 Main Street ♦ Athens Liquors,Inc. d/b/a Square Liquors, 11 High Street ♦ North Side Liquors, 1349 Main Street ♦ Ramos, Inc. d/b/a The Wine Shop of Reading, 676 Main Street ♦ Atlantic Food Mart Inc. d/b/a Atlantic Food Mart, 30 Haven Street for a term expiring December 31, 2005 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 4-0-1,with Duffy abstaining. A motion by Hines seconded by Wood to approve the All Alcoholic Restaurant Liquor Licenses for: ♦ Mandarin Reading Restaurant, 296 Salem Street ♦ Mecom,Inc. d/b/a Cafe Capri, 355 Main Street ♦ Harrow's Poultry Products, Inc. d/b/a/Harrow's Restaurant, 126 Main Street ♦ Emperor's Choice Restaurant, 530 Main Street ♦ CAC Foods, Inc. d/b/a Venetian Moon Restaurant, 680 Main Street ♦ Brinker Massachusetts Corp. d/b/a Chili's Grill & Bar, 70 Walkers Brook Drive for a term expiring December 31, 2005 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Wood seconded by Hines to approve the Wine and Malt Liquor License for: ♦ Savory Tastes Inc. d/b/a Savory Tastes Cafe, 601 Main Street i Board of Selectmen Meeting—November 30, 2004—Page 3 for a term expiring December 31, 2005 subject to the following conditions: All Bylaws, Rules and Regulations of the Town of Reading and of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts shall be followed was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Washington Park Backstop — Recreation Administrator John Feudo and John Halsey were present. John Feudo noted that the backstop is in bad shape and there is a resident who wants to donate money to repair it. The Recreation Committee would like to add a 16 foot winger to the third base side and also put up fabric to block the glare from the white house. John Halsey noted that extending the backstop is for safety reasons. He also noted that the black vinyl is very expensive and the metal in vinyl fencing is a smaller gauge and not appropriate for a backstop. He suggests staying uniform with the fence that is already there and replace the proper segments of fencing with galvanize fencing. Selectman George Hines noted that he supports this proposal for now but that field needs more than just this. The benches should be behind the fence and the diamond needs to be moved out. He also noted that there is black vinyl at Symonds Way and that works fine. A motion by Wood seconded by Bines to approve the proposed repairs to the backstop as presented including screening was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Board of Selectmen Policy— Article 4 — Public Works — Public Works Director Ted McIntire reviewed the proposed revisions to the Rubbish Rules and Regulations. He noted that they have not been revised since 1994. He has made changes and organized the policy. He separated bulk waste and hazardous waste collection, changed names of holidays, and added a section on appliances and bulk items. The Town Manager noted that he has been getting a number of phone calls regarding curbside collection and he will plan for that in the budget. Ted McIntire reviewed the proposed changes to the Water Conservation Program. He proposes that Stage 2 become Stage 1, he eliminated the odd/even, and noted that there are no restrictions on hand held devices. Selectman Gail Wood asked about swimming pools. The Town Manager noted that people,come in for waivers to fill their pools. He suggested that perhaps we could indicate that pools can be filled upon filing of an application. Ted Mcintire noted that violations of these policies is subject to a$300 fine. The Board directed the Town Manager to make the changes, advertise and schedule a hearing in January. Board of Selectmen Meeting—November 30, 2004—Page 4 Approval of Minutes A motion by Anthony seconded by Hines to approve the Minutes of October 21, 2004 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. I A motion by Hines seconded by Duffy to approve the Minutes of October 26, 2004 was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Anthonv seconded by Wood to approve the Minutes of November 9, 2004, as amended, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. A motion by Hines seconded by Wood to approve the Executive Session Minutes of October 26, 2004 was approved on a roll call vote with all five members voting in the affirmative. Selectman George Hines noted that the Board of Selectmen should have been allowed to review or sit in on the Committee that was formed for the redistricting. He requested that Chairman Richard Schubert write to the Chairman of the School Committee and request that they follow up with the Selectmen before implementing due to budget impacts. A motion by Hines seconded by Wood to adjourn the meeting of November 30, 2004 at 9:30 p.m.was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted Secretary