HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-11-17 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting
- November 17, 1997
The meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Center, 49 Pleasant Street, Reading,
Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Camille Anthony, Vice Chairman Bruce MacDonald,
Secretary Sally Hoyt, Selectmen Dan Ensminger and George Hines, Town Manager Peter
Hechenbleikner, Consultant Doug Landry from VIIB and John Coote.
Solicit Input into the Requests for Proposals for the Sale of the Former Landfill Site known as
Reading Business Park—The Secretary read the notice of the public hearing.
The Town Manager reviewed the general process of landfill closure. The draft RFP was
reviewed in general, and it was noted that it will need to be reviewed and refined.
The Town Manager reviewed the schedule for the Reading Business Park which includes
finalization of the Due Diligence Report, meeting of the Task Force, public input session (this
evening), hiring a financial consultant, issuing the RFP, receiving proposals and beginning of the
evaluation.
Doug Landry reviewed the process of actual closure of the landfill including dynamic
compaction. Bruce MacDonald asked about the landfill dynamic compaction. Sally Hoyt
c wanted us to make sure that developers who bid on this project had experience in landfill
development.
John Coote asked about what portion of the site would receive dynamic compaction. He noted
that it is not noisy but you get vibration. Coote noted that this site was a very important gateway
to the Town. He noted that Walkers Brook is derelict and if it is landscaped and opened, it
could be valuable. Trees may be able to be saved so that we can view the parking, access and
buildings through the trees. The consultant will determine what we can do with the "edges" of
the landfill site to try to avoid removing the trees.
The Board was satisfied with the process as outlined.
On motion by MacDonald seconded by Ensminger, the Board voted to close the public hearing
by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by MacDonald seconded by Hines, the Board voted to adjourn at 9:00 p.m. by a vote
of 5-0-0.
Respe'fully submitted,
cretary