HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991-05-21 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes of the Board of Selectmens Meeting
May 21, 1991
The meeting was convened at 7:34 p.m. in the Selectmens Meeting
Room, 16 Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Present were Chairman
Eugene Nigro, Vice Chairman Dan Ensminger, Secretary Sally Hoyt,
Selectmen Russ Graham and George Hines and the following inter-
ested parties: Bill Hughes, Gary Demopoulas, Edward F. Driscoll,
Pat Driscoll, Bill Jennings, Peter Doherty, Gordie Clark, Dana
Hennegar, Nelson Burbank, Robert Culbert, Jay Dumas, David Mur-
phy, Pat Iapicca and Ron Wood.
On motion by Graham seconded by Hines the minutes of May 7, 1991
were approved as submitted.
Liaison Reports
Under Liaison Reports, Russ Graham indicated that he had attended
the National History Day celebration earlier this evening.
Dan Ensminger attended an Eagle Scout Court of Honor for McCoy,
and also attended and presented the Selectmen's proclamation for
National History Day.
George Hines and Eugene Nigro had attended a Legal Services Com-
mittee meeting and the final Legal Services Committee Meeting is
this Thursday.
Sally Hoyt attended the National History Day, attended the Volun-
teer Recognition program given by the Division of Elder Services,
and announced the Bank of Boston was holding a car wash for the
benefit of the Human Services Revolving Fund.
Public Comments
There were no public comments.
On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger a proclamation for Flag
Day was approved by vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt a proclamation for the
Reading Memorial High School Boys Track Team was approved by a
vote of 5-0-0. This was approved without reading and will be
presented as a surprise.
Personnel and Appointments
The Selectmen interviewed the following candidates for positions
on the Ice Arena Task Force: Gordie A. Clark, Robert A. Culbert,
Peter E, Doherty, Edward F. Driscal III, James J. Dumas, Dana. E.
Hennigar, William J. Hughes, Jr. , Pasquale M. Iapicca, William J.
Jennings, Jr. , Patricia L. Keane, David F. Murphy, Robert T.
Strandberg and Gail F. Wood.
On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt the names of Culbert, Dumas
and Iapicca were placed in nomination for the position repre-
senting the Birch Meadow neighborhood. Dumas received four
votes, Iapicca received one vote and Dumas was appointed.
On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt the names of Burnham, Hen
nigar, Morroco and Strandberg were placed in nomination to repre
Selectmens Minutes 5/21/91 - page 2
sent Reading Youth Hockey. Hennegar received four votes and
Strandberg received one vote and Hennigar was appointed.
To represent Town Meeting the names of Driscoll, Hughes, Keane,
Wood and Gunther were placed in nomination. Keane received five
votes and was appointed representing Town Meeting.
On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger the names of Clark and
Murphy were put into nomination representing expertise in manage-
ment of a project of this type. Clark received five votes and
Murphy received no votes and Clark was appointed.
On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt the names of Jennings and
Strandberg were placed in nomination representing people with
construction experience. Jennings received four votes and
Strandberg received one vote and Jennings was appointed.
On motion by Hoyt seconded by Ensminger the names of Nelson Bur-
bank as donor, John Pacino representing the Recreation Committee,
and Peter Doherty representing the High School Athletic Depart-
ment were placed in nomination. Each received five votes and
were appointed to the Committee.
On motion by Hoyt seconded by Ensminger George Hines was
nominated to represent the Board of Selectmen on this Committee.
Hines received four votes with one abstension (Hines) and was ap-
pointed. The charge to the Committee was approved as item number
2 in the memo of 4/2/91 from the Town Manager as amended. A mo-
tion to make this the charge to the Committee was made by
Ensminger seconded by Hines and was approved by a vote 5-0-0.
Cathy Quimby was interviewed for a position on the 350th Anniver-
sary Committee. On motion by Hoyt seconded by Ensminger Cathy
Quimby was appointed to a term on the 350th Anniversary Committee
expiring 12/31/94 by vote of 5-0-0.
Ronald Wood was interviewed for a position on the Reading Housing
Partnership Committee. On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger
Ronald Wood was appointed to a position on the Housing Partner-
ship Committee for a term expiring 6/30/92 by vote of 3-1-1 with
Hoyt abstaining and Graham voting in the negative.
On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger Paul A. Kelly was reap-
pointed to a term on the Reading Housing Partnership Committee by
a vote of 4-0-1 with Hoyt abstaining.
Ted Smethurst has applied for reappointment to the Land Bank Com-
mittee. On motion by Hines seconded by Ensminger Ted Smethurst
was appointed to a position on the Land Bank Committee for a term
expiring 6/30/94 by a vote of 5-0-0.
Bill Huges asked that the Selectmen hold the decision on the Cus-
todian of Soldiers and Sailors Graves until the other applicant
could be present to be interviewed.
Selectmen's Minutes - 5/21/91 - page 3
E
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt George B. Perry was reap-
pointed to a position on the Town Forest Committee for a term ex-
piring 6/30/94 by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt Gail Wood was reappointed to
a position- on the Water and Sewer Advisory Committee for a term
expiring 6/30/94 by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt Dana Hennigar was reap-
pointed to a position on the Commissioners of Trust Funds for a
term expiring 6/30/94 by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Hines seconded by Hoyt Bob Ingves was reappointed to
a position on the Insurance Committee for a term expiring 6/30/94
by a vote of 5-0-0.
The Town Manager announced the appointment of Karen Brown as a
member of the Employee Awards Committee for a term expiring
6/30/94.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt the Board voted to sup-
port a yes vote on both questions on the June 3 Special Election
by a vote of 5-0-0. The Chairman of the Board of Selectmen will
write a letter to the editor, and there will some kind of a
cablecast forum prior to the election.
The Board talked briefly about the Solid Waste Rules and Regula-
tions. The Solid Waste Committee will be reviewing and making a
recommendation on these regulations. The Board expressed reser-
vations about encroachment into the Town Forest area of opera-
tions surrounding the compost facility.
The Board agreed to the scheduled meetings as submitted by the
Town Manager, depending on meeting demands during the summer.
The Board received a copy of the comments from the RMLD regarding
the Town's street lighting policy. This will be scheduled for a
policy hearing on June 11.
The Town Manager will be prepared to discuss the future lease of
the Pearl Street School at the next meeting.
The Board will do the Town Manager's evaluation on June 11.
Donald Gale and Steven M. Toohey appeared before the Board of
Selectmen to request a Livery License. Mr. Gale indicated that
the insurance rates have "killed the taxi business. " He has
been out of the taxi business since April 30. Insurance rates
for a livery business are much lower. Mr. Gale indicated that
60% of the taxi business is livery business. He had indicated an
intent to operate out of 49 Haven Street which is a former taxi
stand. The Board expressed concern about not having any vehicles
to be licensed, past performance of the applicant, confusion re-
lated to operating a business out of a former taxi stand, and
using the livery license provisions to avoid the more stringent
taxi regulations. The Town Manager recommended against issuance
Selectmens Minutes - 5/21/91 - page 4
of the license. Mr. Gale withdrew his application until we have
policies on a livery license in place.
The Selectmen have been invited to the Wakefield 4th of July
parade. The individuals will respond as to their attendance.
Hoyt and Nigro indicated that they will probably be participat-
ing.
The Chairman reminded the Board of the Chamber of Commerce social
event next week.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Hoyt the Board voted to go
into Executive Session at 11: 15 p.m. for the purpose of discuss-
ing labor negotiations, and approval of minutes. All five mem-
bers voted in the affirmative and the meeting was adjourned at
11:15 p.m. .
Respectfully submitted:
Secreta y