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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-02-05 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting February 5, 1991 The meeting was convened at 7:34 p.m. in the Selectmens' Meeting Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Present were Chairman Rus- sell Graham, Secretary George Hines, Selectmen Sally Hoyt and Eugene Nigro, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner and the following list of interested parties: Paul Woodberry, Trish Brigham, Mary Rees, Bill Brown, Valerie Martins, Carol Edwards, Mark Favaloro. Linda King, Anne Mark, Debbie McCulley, Steve Thomases, Don Anglehart, Paul Woodbury. Liaison Reports Under Liaison Reports, Eugene Nigro had none. George Hines indi- cated that the Legal Services Selection Committee has been meet- ing and is developing an RFP for Town Counsel position. Russ Graham indicated that he, the Town Manager, Sally Hoyt, Chief Marchand, and Veterans' Agent Paul Farrell attended the send-off at Camp Curtis Guild of the 213th Medical Brigade. It was a very emotional experience. Sally Hoyt indicated that she had attended the 213th Medical Brigade ceremony. She also reviewed events in the Human Services Department. On motion by Hoyt__,-&econded by Hines, the Board voted to approve the minutes of January 22, 1991 by vote of 4-0-0. On motion by Hines seconded by Nigro, the proclamation regarding vocational education was approved. Personnel and Appointments The Board interviewed Patricia Brigham and Mark Favaloro for a position as Town representative on the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) . On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt, the names of Patricia Brigham, Sally Sabo (previously interviewed) and Mark Favaloro were placed in nomination. George Hines indicated that he felt Mark Favaloro presented an excellent tie-in of MAPC to the Town's planning process through the Master Plan Advisory Com- mittee. Patricia Brigham received 0 votes, Sally Sabo received 0 votes and Mark Favaloro received 4 votes. Mark Favaloro was ap- pointed to a term on MAPC expiring 12/31/93 . on motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt, Jonathan Edwards was nominated as the alternate to MAPC. The motion was approved by a vote of 4-0-0 and Mr. Ed- wards was appointed for a term expiring 12/31/93 . The Board interviewed a number of candidates for the Solid Waste Policy Committee. Interviewed were Connie Phillips, Pat Brigham, Carol Edwards, Linda King, Anne Mark, Debbie McCulley, Sally Sabo, Steve Thomases, Don Anglehart, and Paul Woodbury. George Hines indicated that Connie Phillips is a relative. He has checked with the Ethics Committee and his voting would not be a conflict. The following people were not present for interviews - Valerie Martins , Judy Mitchell , Stanley Wirsig, Wayne Meuse. '-- i Susan Cohen withdrew her name from nomination. On motion by Hoyt seconded by Hines, the following names were placed in nomination, with the top three vote getters to receive a term expiring Selectmen Minutes - 2/5/91 - page 2 6/30/93, the next two vote getters to receive a term expiring r. 6/30/92, and the next two vote getters expiring 6/30/91: Brigham, Edwards, Mark, Sabo, King, Phillips, McCulley, Thomases, Anglehart, Woodbury. McCulley withdrew indicating that she felt that there were more qualified people and she would volunteer to help the committee. Based on the votes, Steve Thomases and Linda King were appointed to terms expiring 6/30/91, Pat Brigham and Carol Edwards were ap- pointed to terms expiring 6/30/92, Anne Marks, Sally Sabo, and Don Anglehart were appointed to terms expiring 6/30/93 . Those assembled thanked Russ Graham for his leadership on the ad hoc committee. At 9:25 p.m. George Hines read the public hearing notice regard- ing changes to the liquor license fees. Arthur Bent from Uptown Liquors was present. He indicated that they appreciated being able to aspen the Sundays before the Christmas and New Years holidays. i He felt that if the increase for package stores was only $100 that they would not be terribly concerned. The Town Manager reviewed a telephone call from Bruce Berger objecting to any increase in the liquor license fees. Mr. Bent asked if the Board would consider Sunday openings in the future if the state law changes. Sally Hoyt indicated that she has talked with one of the club licensees and they do not object to the $100 in- crease. George Hines suggested that the hearing should be con- tinued until we get information from Town Counsel on the question of creating a differential between non-profit club licenses and for-profit club licenses, and until we can hear from the Common Victuallers. He suggested that it be continues to 2%26/91. On motion by Nigro seconded by Hoyt, the Board voted to close the public hearing by vote of 3-1-0 with Hines against. On motion by Nigro seconded by Hoyt, the Board voted to approve the policy change in liquor licenses by vote of 3-0-1 with George Hines abstaining. He is abstaining because he wanted more infor- mation on the club licenses and more input from the Common Vict- uallers. The Town Manager reviewed the draft warrant. There is concern about whether E911 would ensure privacy for people who did not want phone numbers listed. The Board discussed the question of requiring property owners to clear sidewalks and/or charging for situations where the Town clears sidewalks . This will be discussed during the coming months and brought back for consideration at the Fall Town Meet- ing. The Board discussed the current status of state aid. George Hines indicated that we should look for other possible reductions in the FY92 budget but also that the Board should consider an override on this budget if state aid is reduced as has been indi- cated. George Hines also indicated that he would like to see a Tetter of. agreement between the Board of Selectmen and the School Selectmen Minutes - 2/5/91 - page 3 Committee on the various issues of working together. He would want to see that before a trash fee was instituted. A motion was made by Hines seconded by Hoyt, to reduce the overtime in the Highway, Building Maintenance, Parks and Forestry, and Cemetery budgets by 15% which would equal approximately $5,300, and place that money into the Community Development clerical account and DPW shade trees. On motion by Hoyt seconded by Hines, it was voted to table this discussion to 2/12/91 by vote of 4-0-0, be- cause Mr. Nigro indicated he had not had time to review the tapes of this budget discussion. The Town Manager was reminded that the hearings on betterments needed to take place before the evening before Town Meeting. On motion by Hines seconded by Nigro, the Board authorized the placement of a sign by the YMCA for the period of February 15 to March 31 of a size not to exceed 3 feet by 6 feet. The vote was . 3-0-1 with Graham abstaining. On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt the Board voted to adjourn at 11:27 p.m. by vote of 4-0-0. Respectfully/submitted, Ga' f Secretary r i NEW LIQUOR LICENSE FEES Approved. by the Board of Selectmen on 2/5/91 Type of License Current Fee Fee as of 1/1/92 Club $ 400 $ 500 Common Victuallers 2,000 2,500 Package Store 1,500 1,600 One-Day 25 50* . *Effective February 5, 1991