HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-04 Board of Selectmen Minutes - Board of Selectmen Meeting
December 4, 1995
The meeting was convened at 7:30 p.m. at the RMLD Board Meeting Room, at 230 Ash Street,
Reading, Massachusetts. This is a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, the Reading
Municipal Light Board, and the 25 Haven Street Task Force. The meeting was called to order.
Present were Chairman Sally Hoyt, Vice Chairman George Hines, Secretary Camille Anthony,
Selectmen Dan Ensminger and Bruce MacDonald, Reading Municipal Light Board Chairman
Dave Swyter, Secretary Bill Hughes, members Allan Ames, John Holland and Phil Pacino.
Present for the 25 Haven Street Task Force were Chairman Phil Pacino, William Brown, Mollie
Ziegler, Carol Grimm and Bobbi Boticelli.
Phil Pacino from the 25 Haven Street Task Force made the report. He noted the reasons why the
Task Force had recommended the award of the bid to Stratographics. He then announced, to the
surprise of all present except for the Light Board members, that Stratographics had withdrawn
their bid.
On motion by Brown seconded by Ziegler, the 25 Haven Street Task Force voted to dissolve by a
vote of 5-0-0.
Peter Schmitz from Brooks Pharmacy made a presentation. He indicated that they would like to
expand on the site, but would stay within the Bylaw. They have a site plan primarily prepared.
They would try to keep the integrity of the art deco building exterior, and the entrance would be
facing the parking lot.
Len Rucker made a recommendation from the Reading Municipal Light Department staff,
indicating that either bid would be acceptable - there was only a $20 difference. With the
withdrawal of the Stratographics bid obviously they are recommending Brooks Pharmacy.
Dan Ensminger asked if Brooks Pharmacy had intention of requesting a waiver of review fee. Mr.
Schmitz responded that they did not need to request a waiver. Camille Anthony noted that the
Historical Commission has some interest in the building although it is not on the National
Register. Although Brooks does not have to come before them, the Historical Commission would
be happy to have them come in. George Hines noted that he felt that all parties handled
themselves well in this process and he was happy about the outcome.
On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger, the Board voted to accept the bid and approve the
sale of the premises at 25 Haven Street formerly used as the Reading Municipal Light Department
offices to P.J.C. Realty, Inc. for a Brooks Pharmacy Store in accordance with the authorization of
Town Meeting to sell this property, and that Town Counsel is authorized with counsel and
representatives of the Reading Municipal Light Department to draft the purchase and sales
agreement and all other documents in order to effectuate this sale at the earliest possible date.
This acceptance and approval is subject to the following contingencies of the sale: the use and
conditions outlined in this notice of sale will be included.
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All standard commercial contingencies will be included. The motion was approved by a vote of
5-0-0. Bruce MacDonald noted that P.J.C. had written a letter agreeing to withdraw all of the
contingencies and this should be included in the purchase and sales agreement.
On motion by Hughes seconded by Ames, the Reading Municipal Light Board voted to approve
the sale of the premise at 25 Haven Street to P.J.C. Realty Inc. for Brooks Pharmacy. The
motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Phil Pacino noted that Stratographics may be interested
in another site in Town if they are approached promptly. Bill Hughes noted that he objected to
the comments of P.J.C. regarding Stratographics. Mr. Schmitz noted that he was very careful to
phrase his remarks positively for Brooks Pharmacy as opposed to negatively for Stratographics.
Hughes asked how deliveries will be handled to the site will there be tractor trailer trucks and
what would the hours be. Dan Ensminger noted that this will be dealt with in the site plan.
Michelle, the Store Manager from Brooks Pharmacy, noted that deliveries can be scheduled at the
convenience of the store.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Anthony, the Board voted to approve a proclamation
honoring the Reading Memorial High School Varsity Football Team for their win in Superbowl
24. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Anthony seconded by Hines, the Board voted to adjourn at 8:25 p.m. by a vote of
5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Secretary