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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-06-27 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting June 27, 1995 The meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Dan Ensminger, Vice Chairman Sally Hoyt, Secretary Camille Anthony, Selectmen George Hines and Bruce MacDonald, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested parties: Nancy Eaton, Brendan Hoyt Jr., Sally O'Grady, Brendan L. Hoyt, Jonathan Barnes, Benjamin Nichols, John McCauley, David Danis, Gladys M. Jones. Board of Selectmen Reorganization Chairman - On motion by Ensminger seconded by MacDonald the Board nominated Sally Hoyt for the term of Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring June 30, 1996. There being no other nominations Sally Hoyt was elected by a vote of 4-0-1 with Hoyt abstaining as Hoyt took over the Chairmanship. Vice Chairman - On motion by Ensminger seconded by Anthony, George Hines was nominated for a position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring June 30, 1996. Hines was appointed on a vote of 4-0-1 with Hines abstaining. Secretary - On motion by Hines seconded by MacDonald, Camille Anthony was nominated for a position of Secretary of the Board of Selectmen for a term expiring June 30, 1996. There being no further nominations Anthony was appointed by a vote of 4-0-1 with Anthony abstaining. Liaison Assignments-- The Board discussed and agreed to the following liaison assignments: • Sally Hoyt - Library, Middlesex County Advisory Board, Public Safety Department, Trust Fund Commissioners, and Legislative Liaison • George Hines - Department of Human Services and Department of Finance • Camille Anthony - Department of Public Works, School Department, Reading Business Park Task Force and Audit Committee • Bruce MacDonald - Community Development, General Services, Housing Authority and Police Station Building Committee • Dan Ensminger- Accounting and RMLD including the 25 Haven Street Task Force Personnel & Appointments Cable TV Committee - The Board continued the process of making appointments. Brendan Hoyt was present to be interviewed for the position on the Cable TV Committee, and his mother, Sally Hoyt, excused herself. On motion by Anthony seconded by Ensminger, Brendan Hoyt Jr. was appointed to a position on the Cable TV Advisory Committee fcr a term expiring June 30, 1997, by a vote of 4-0-0. �- Department of Public Works Board of Cemetery Trustees - The Board interviewed Daniel F. Driscoll Jr. for a position on the Cemetery Board of Trustees. On motion by MacDonald seconded by Hines, Daniel F. Driscoll Jr. Board of Selectmen Meeting-June 27,,1995 - page 2 was unanimously appointed to a position on the Board of Cemetery Trustees for a term expiring June 30, 1995. Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves - The Board interviewed Francis P. Driscoll for a position of Custodian of Soldiers' and Sailors' Graves. On motion by MacDonald seconded by Hines, Driscoll was appointed to a position as Custodian of Soldiers and Sailors Graves for a term expiring June 30, 1996, by a vote of 5-0-0. Solid Waste Advisory Committee - Bob Brown, Bob Cavicchi and Jean Krough were interviewed for two positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. On motion by Anthony seconded by Ensminger the names of Robert A. Brown, Robert J. Cavicchi and Jean Krough were placed in nomination for two positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 1998. Brown and Krough each received 5 votes and were appointed. On motion by Hines seconded by Anthony the name Robert J. Cavicchi was placed into nomination for a position on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 1996. Cavicchi received 5 votes and was appointed. Town Forest Committee - On motion by Ensminger seconded by MacDonald, Benjamin Nichols was nominated for a position on the Town Forest Committee for a term expiring June 30, 1998, and was appointed by a vote of 5-0-0. Water and Sewer Advisory Committee - On motion by MacDonald seconded by Anthony, Stewart D. Chipman was nominated for a position on the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee for a term expiring June 30, 1998. He received 5 votes and was appointed. Community Development Zoning Board of Appeals - On motion by Anthony seconded by Ensminger, Ardith A. Wieworka was nominated for a position on the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term expiring June 30, 1998. She was appointed by a vote of 5-0-0. Community Development and Planning Commission - On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger the following people were nominated for two positions on the Community Planning and Development Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1998: Richard D. Howard, Jonathan E. Barnes, and Susan DiGiovanni. Howard received 4 votes, Barnes received 5 votes and DiGiovanni received 1 vote and Howard and Barnes were appointed. Conservation Commission -On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, Joshua Drexler and David J. Danis were nominated for two positions on the Conservation Commission for terms expiring June 30, 1998. Drexler received 3 votes, Danis received 5 votes and both were appointed. Board of Selectmen Meeting - June 27,.1995 - page 3 Historical Commission - On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger, Jon F. McCauley III and David H. O'Sullivan were nominated for two positions on the Historical Commission for terms expiring June 30, 1998. Each received 5 votes and were appointed. On motion by MacDonald seconded by Hines the following names were placed in nomination for Associate Member of the Historical Commission for terms expiring June 30, 1996: William M. Fowler, Wilbar M. Hoxie, Frank P. Orlando and Gladys M. Jones. Each received 5 votes and were appointed. Land Bank - On motion by Ensminger seconded by Anthony, George B. Perry was appointed to a position on the Land Bank Committee for a term expiring June 30, 1998 by a vote of 5-0-0. Sign Review Board-- On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, Geraldine Varney and James F. Treacy were appointed to two positions on the Sign Review Board for terms expiring June 30, 1998. Positions on the Arts Council, Associate Member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission for a term expiring June 30, 1997, and Audit Committee were deferred. Discussion/Action Items Extension of Special Employee status to Library Board of Trustees - On motion by Ensminger seconded by MacDonald, the Board voted to extend the special employee status to the Library Board of Trustees expiring December 30, 1995, or until legislation is approved, whichever is first, in order to provide additional time for the Home Rule Legislation to be adopted by the General Court. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Extension for Closing - Longwood Associates for Pearl Street School - The Town Manager reviewed a request for an extension of closing for Longwood Associates. They have been working diligently to close on this project, but will not be able to complete this work by June 30, 1995. On motion by Ensminger seconded by Anthony, the Board voted to extend the closing date of Longwood Senior Living Associates to purchase the Pearl Street School until September 30, 1995, subject to further extension if the Board may feel appropriate. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. George Hines noted that he had received a call from a resident interested in retaining the Pearl Street School for a community center for young people. Hines also noted that he had attended an ice Arena Board meeting, and that they have been able to dedicate 11 hours per week to open skating. The debt retirement is ahead of schedule. By the end of next month the debt on the facility will be less than $500,000. Board of Selectmen Meeting- June 27, 1995 - page 4 On motion by Ensminger seconded by Anthony the Board voted to adjourn at 10:47 p.m. by a vote of 5-0-0. Respectfully submitted, Secretary .._.._.....