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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1990-06-19 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting June 19, 1990 Meeting convened at 7 :35 p.m. Present were Chairman Russ Graham, Vice Chairman Dan Ensminger, Secretary George Hines, Selectmen Sally Hoyt and Eugene Nigro. The following residents and others also were present : Peter Tassi , Isidoro Perez , Brian O'Shaughnessy, Eva Hakanson, Lois Bond, Gladys Cail, Lorraine Salter, Thomas J. McGrath, Ruth Cogan, Fran Brown, John Flynn, John Fallon, Trish Brigham, W.C. LeClerc, William P. Hery, David Powell , Charles Venuti, Robert Conner, Donald Welford, John Bruno, Dennis Lane, and Zigrids Apse. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Hoyt, the minutes of June 5, 1990 were approved as corrected by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Hoyt, seconded by Nigro, the minutes of June 12, 1990 were approved by a vote of 4-0-1, with Ensminger abstaining. Liaison Reports Eugene Nigro had none. George Hines indicated that he had attended the RMLD signing in North Reading. Chairman Russell Graham indicated that he had led the Pause for the Pledge on the Common, and, although it was a small group, it was an impressive ceremony. Dan Ensminger reminded the Selectmen that he needed the Town Manager Evaluation Reports. Sally Hoyt indicated that she had attended the Peer Leaders reception; she had attended the Police Reserves Dinner; the Hear- ing Clinic tested 29 people, with 13 passing and 16 needing follow-up; the Board of Health is meeting tomorrow; spraying for mosquitoes was done last week; the pools are open and some in- struction begins at the Town Pool next week. Some programs were canceled because of lack of participation; she will attend the Reading Housing Authority meeting on July 9th; Fafard has offered the housing units for the linkage of the Schoolhouse Development at $95, 000 for a one-bedroom unit, and $125, 000 for a two-bedroom unit; Section 707 regulations regarding tenant selection are being considered by the Housing Authority. Public Comment The Town Manager indicated that he had talked with Crestview Ex- xon and with the neighbor of Crestview Exxon. Crestview Exxon is having gaskets put on all of the covers for underground facilities, and also is investigating the possibility of changing to fiberglas covers. -- Barbara McAllister, who has been working for the Town in an un- paid capacity one day a week for the past several months while on leave from the EPA, received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Board of Selectmen. Selectmen's Minutes - June 19, 1990 - Page 2 Ruth Cogan presented the Public Education Program for the changes in solid waste. i _ Peter Tassi was recognized by the Board of Selectmen for his ex- cellent work in operating the Water Treatment Plant, and specifi- cally for his Certificate of Appreciation from the Massachusetts Dental Society for fluoridation of the Town's Water. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, Diane Slezak was ap- pointed to the Arts Council for a term expiring 6-30-92, by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager was directed to send a letter to Adrienne Caselle thanking her for her dedication to the Arts in Reading. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Ensminger, Paul Caselle was ap- pointed to a term expiring 6-30-93 on the Board of Health by a vote of 5-0-0. Eva Hakanson was interviewed for a vacant position on the Council on Aging, but the Board will wait to make an appointment until July 10, pending an interview with another candidate. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, Loretta Spaulding, Ginny Lane and Virginia Bizzaro were appointed to terms expiring 6-30-93 on the Council on Aging by a vote of 5-0-0. Brian O'Shaughnessy was interviewed for a vacancy on the Hazard- ous Waste Committee. The Board will make a decision on July 10, once they find out from Ms. Snyder whether or not she is inter- ested in full membership. John Fallon made recommendations with regard to the vacancies on the Recreation Committee, and the Board of Selectmen interviewed Ms. Salter and Mr. McGrath. On motion by Hines, seconded by Ensminger, the names of Joseph Connelly, Fred Conover, Tom McGrath and Lorraine Salter were placed in nomination. Messrs. Connelly and McGrath, each receiving 5 votes, were appointed to terms expiring 6-30-93 on the Recreation Committee. Another vacancy for an unexpired term will be filled on July 10. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Ensminger, Jean Galvin was ap- pointed to a five year term expiring 6-30-95 on the Housing Authority by a vote of 5-0-0. Mr. Isidoro D. Perez and John Flynn were interviewed for a posi- tion on the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee. Ms. Gail Wood was present from the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee. On motion by Hoyt, seconded by Ensminger, the names of Mr. Perez and Mr. Flynn were both placed in nomination for the position, and Mr. Perez, receiving 5 votes, was appointed to a term expiring 6-30-93 on the Water & Sewer Advisory Committee. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, John Flynn was ap- pointed to a position on the Reading Housing Partnership for a term expiring 6-30-93 by a vote of 5-0-0. Selectmen's Minutes - June 19, 1990 - Page 3 On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Nigro, Sally Hoyt was ap- proved as the Selectmen member to the Housing Partnership Com- mittee for a term expiring 6-30-93 by a vote of 4-0-1, with Hoyt abstaining. At 9 : 30 p.m. , the Public Hearing on the request for 24-hour operation of a gasoline station at 1337 Main Street was opened. Mr. William C. Leclerc, representing the owner, testified that they were having trouble leasing the facility, and that their most competition is in North Reading where the stations are open 24 hours. This is a gasoline operation, only, and they have been trying to find a tenant to operate the bay operation. The owner- ship changed hands approximately six months ago. The former lessee went out of business. It is now owned and operated by the company. Cyr Oil owns and operates 50 locations in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, with 6 operations being open 24 hours. The other 44 are profitable. They have a station in Andover on Main Street that operates 24 hours a day. It is 2-1/2 miles to the nearest 24-hour operation in North Reading. Mr. Robert Conner, of 124 Franklin Street, Mr. David Powell of 130 Franklin Street, Mr. Jack Hembrough of 125 Franklin Street, Mr. Bill Hery of 24 Gavin Circle, Mr. John Fallon of Gavin Circle, and Mr. Don Wel- ford of 30 Gavin Circle all spoke in opposition to granting a 24- hour operating permit. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, the Board closed the hearing by a vote of 5-0-0. - On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, approving the 24-hour day operation of the Sunoco Gas Station at 1337 Main Street, Reading, Massachusetts, the Board voted 0-5-0, and the applica- tion was denied. The Board cited the lack of testimony regarding the issue of the station being open for purposes of promotion of the public health, safety, and welfare, and there was testimony that 24-hour operation at this location would be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare. The Board opened the hearing on Modifications for FY91 to Schedule A & B of the Personnel Policies. The Town Manager ex- plained that there are no changes in personnel -- that this was to increase salaries for FY91 for non-union personnel. On motion by Hines, seconded by Hoyt, the Public Hearing was closed by a vote of 5-0-0. On motion by Hoyt, seconded by Ensminger, the Board adopted Revised Schedules A & B, by a vote of 5-0-0. The Board considered the Change of Manager for Reading Veteran's Association, Inc. Sally Hoyt absented herself from discussion or voting on this matter. Mr. Lane is the proposed new manager, and was interviewed by the Board of Selectmen. The previous manager has moved. Mr. Lane indicated that the Club has a policy _. of shutting members off from service prior to closing, and if they had too much to drink. The Club stands behind the decision of the manager on such issues. The Club has liquor liability in- surance through the State. On motion by Ensminger, seconded by Selectmen's Minutes - June 19, 1990 - Page 4 Nigro, the Board approved the Change of Manager for the Reading Veteran's Association, Inc. , by a vote of 4-0-1, with Hoyt abstaining. Mr. John Bruno was present to explain the request for the enter- tainment license at Ida's Stationhouse Restaurant, and a peddler' s license. The entertainment license would be for a small electronic piano, located in the dining room against the wall near the bay window. The hours would be 5:00 to 10:00 p.m. , seven days a week, although the intent is to have the piano primarily on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights . An adult would be playing the piano. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Hoyt, an entertainment license for use of a piano in the dining room at Ida's Stationhouse Restaurant from 5: 00 to 10: 00 p.m. , Monday through Sunday, was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. Regard- ing the peddler's license, the Board of Selectmen asked for the Community Development and Public Safety review so that the Board could make a decision on July 10. Issues to be addressed are the ability to walk through the walkway, health issues, and signs. The Board reviewed the proposal from Reading Community Carnival. The 350th Anniversary Committee had concerns regarding insurance, whether or not their minutes and financial statements are public. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Hoyt, the Board endorsed and ap- proved the Reading Community Carnival for 1990, and encouraged residents to attend. The motion was subject to returning the area to its usual pristine condition, and was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager presented the proposal to have the Criminal Jus- tice Training Commission lease the "Police Annex" for One Dollar per year, and providing that they will absorb all costs of opera- tion. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Hoyt, the board authorized the Town Manager to sign a one-year lease with the Criminal Jus- tice Training Commission for One Dollar ($1.00) per year, with all costs of operation to be borne by the Criminal Justice Train- ing Commission and its operation to be as currently operated. The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager presented the proposal to lease a portion of the Woburn Street Fire Station to North Shore Emergency Management Systems. On motion by' Ensminger, seconded by Hoyt, the Board authorized the Town Manager to sign a one-year lease for North Shore Emergency Management Systems for 310 square feet at $5.90 per square foot per year, for a term expiring 7-1-91, by a vote of 4-0-1, with Nigro abstaining. On motion by Nigro, seconded by Hoyt, the Board voted to go into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations, and not to come out into open session. Each of the members voting affirmatively, the Board voted to go into Executive Session at 11:15 p.m. Res ectI _L ubmitted, S ecrarY