HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-29 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting
June 29, 1999
The meeting convened at 8:00 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Sally Hoyt, Selectmen Camille Anthony and
George Hines, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Assistant Town Manager Russell Dean,
Paula Schena and the following list of interested parties: William Hancock, Gina Synder, John
Silvaggi, James Guarente, Stephen Chapman, John McCauley, David Bryant, Colleen Hennessy
Seferian, Mark Eric Nelson, William Carrick, Cathy Kosta, Amy Rosenblatt, Mr. & Mrs. Robert
Hamblin.
Proclamations/Certificates of Appreciation
Recognition of Retiring Appointees—The Board recognized the following volunteers for serving
five or more years on a Board, Committee or Commission: John Silvaggi -18 years on the Board
of Cemetery Trustees; Richard B. Cohen - 7 years and James A. Guarente - 16 years on the
Cable TV Advisory Committee; Stephen A. Chapman - 6 years and Harold V. Hulse - 20-years
on the Conservation Commission; Jeanne M. Freeman - 6 years on the Cultural Council; Martin
Offenhauer - 6 years and Regina M. Synder - 10 years on the Hazardous Waste Advisory
Committee; David H. O'Sullivan - 6 years and John F. McCauley - 19 years on the Historical
Commission; Wayne A. MacLeod - 5 years on the Sign Review Board;-Anne P. Mark - 8 years
- on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee and David H. Bryant - 5 years on the Substance Abuse
Advisory Council.
Personnel and Appointments
Board of Registrars—The Board interviewed William Hancock for one position on the Board of
Registrars.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen placed the following name
into nomination for one position on the Board of Registrars with a term expiring June 30, 2002:
William Hancock. Mr. Hancock received three votes and was appointed.
Cable TV Advisory Committee - The Town Manager noted that Cheri Hart had been previously
interviewed for this position.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen placed the following name
into nomination for one position on the Cable TV Advisory Committee for a term expiring June
30, 2002: Cheri Hart. Ms. Hart received three votes and was appointed.
Conservation Commission—Applicant withdrew.
Cultural Council—Applicant withdrew.
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Commissioner of Trust Funds — On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of
Selectmen placed the following name into nomination for one position on the Commissioner of
Trust Funds with a term expiring June 30, 2002: Robert S. Cummings. Mr. Cummings received
three votes and was appointed.
Board of Health - The Board interviewed Colleen Hennessy Seferian for one position on the
Board of Health.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen placed the following name
into nomination for one position on the Board of Health with a term expiring June 30, 2002:
Colleen Hennessy Seferian. Ms. Seferian received three votes and was appointed.
Recreation Committee—The Board interviewed Marc Eric Nelson.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen placed the following names
into nomination for two positions on the Recreation Committee with terms expiring June 30,
2002: Christopher R. Campbell and Jack Downing. Christopher Campbell and Jack Downing
received three votes each and were appointed.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen placed the following names
into nomination for three Associate positions on the Recreation Committee with terms expiring
June 30, 2000: John B. Winne, Mark Eric Nelson and Susan Fay. John Winne, Mark Eric
Nelson and Susan Fay received three votes each and were appointed.
Substance Abuse Advisory Council - The Board interviewed William,Carrick, Cathy Kosta and
Amy Rosenblatt for positions on the Substance Abuse Advisory Council.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen placed the following names
into nomination for six positions on the Substance Abuse Advisory Council with terms expiring
June 30, 2002: John E. Costigan, Marc J. Alterio, Cathy Kosta, David Stamatis, William Carrick,
Amy Rosenblatt. All six applicants received three votes each and were appointed.
Board of Cemetery Trustees - On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of
Selectmen placed the following name into nomination for one position on the Board of Cemetery
Trustees with a term expiring June 30, 2002: Ronald O'Connell. Mr. O'Connell received three
votes and was appointed.
Aquatics Advisory Board—No applicants.
Discussion/Action Items
Hear Appeal on Sidewalk Policy— Vine Street— Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hamblin were present to
request a waiver of the Board of Selectmen policy on curb and sidewalk replacement. The
Hamblin's noted that they were having their driveway repaved with asphalt when someone from
the Engineering Division indicated that the sidewalk and apron should be concrete.
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The Town Manager noted that when sidewalks are replaced in that area of Town, they are
concrete. Mrs. Hamblin noted that Vine Street is not in the 10 year plan for sidewalks and the
cost of concrete is very expensive.
Camille Anthony was dismayed that word does not get out to contractors. George Hines
suggested sending out a mailing to contractors notifying them of what is required. George Hines
asked the Hamblin's if they would research the cost of concrete, and consider using concrete if
the Board granted a waiver. Mrs. Hamblin noted that it would be very expensive to pay for the
cost of a big cement truck to come out for a small patch. The Town Manager noted that they
could try to work with the Town Contractor. He suggested that the Board could grant a waiver
with the condition that the Hamblin's wait two weeks to see if something could be worked out
with the Town Contractor.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen voted to support a waiver
subject to final approval by the Town Manager after evaluation of a more cost effective way to
install a concrete sidewalk. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
Review Warrant—The Town Manager reviewed the Warrant Articles.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen voted to support the subject
matter of Article 5. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen voted to support the subject
matter of Article 6. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen voted to support the subject
matter of Article 7. The motion was approved by a vote to 3-0-0.
Approval of Minutes
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the minutes
of their meeting of May 18, 1999. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the minutes
of their meeting of May 25, 1999. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the minutes
of their meeting of June 8, 1999. The motion was approved by a vote of 3-0-0.
On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony, the Board of Selectmen voted to adjourn their
meeting of June 29, 1999 at 9:50 p.m.
Respectfully submit ed,
Secret