HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-02-13 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes of the Board of Selectmen Meeting
February 13, 1989
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The meeting convened at 7 : 35 p.m. in the Selectmen's meeting
Room, 6 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts . Present were
Chairman Nigro, Vice-Chairman Graham, Secretary Ziegler,
Selectmen Russell , and Town Manager Peter I . Hechenbleikner.
Residents present were Helen Shabarech, Don Allen, N. C. White,
Maria Silvaggi, Paul Dustin, Len Redfern, David Soule, Dennis
Cronin, Bill Bergeron, Frank Sinkiewick, George Hines, and Daniel
Ensminger.
Minutes
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board approved the
January 10, 1989 minutes by vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Graham the Board approved the
January 24, 1989 minutes by vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Graham the Board approved the
January 31, 1989 minutes by vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Graham the Board approved the
February 7, 1989 minutes by vote of 4-0-0.
Liaison Reports
Mr. Russell attend a meeting of the Conservation Commission with
Homart being on the agenda.
Russell Graham attended the first day of the newpaper recycling
program, 15 tons were recycled.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Graham the Board closed the 1989
Town Meeting Warrant by vote of 4-0-0.
Thomas Fallon a DPW employee of 32 years passed away. The board
of Selectmen voted 4-0-0 to fly the flag at half mast.
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the board established a
Fair Housing Committee consisting of nine members appointed by
the Board of Selectmen for a 3 year term staggered in their ini-
tial appointment such that the terms of one third of the member-
ship shall expire each year by vote of 4-0-0.
Paul Dustin Moderator discussed the following procedures for Town
Meeting with the Board: length of meeting is to long; more
frequent Town Meetings; schedule significant issues first to make
sure 2/3 vote is present; send out questionare to get opinions of
Town Meeting members; Town government come to Town Meeting more
prepared. Mr. Russell suggested that we have three Town Meet-
ings, May, October and early November.
On motion by Russell seconded by Graham the Board approved the
establishment of the Massachusetts Housing Partnership Committee
consisting of a thirteen member committee appointed by the Board
of Selectmen for three year terms by vote of 4-0-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes 2/13/89 - Page 2
David C. Soule Executive Director of the Metropolitan Area Plan-
ning Council was present in an attempt to establish a formal
group of subregion members to address common conerns. This group
has met regularly for the past seven months to discuss issues
that affect each community individually and the surrounding
region as a whole. Mr. Soule is requesting that the board
formerly adopt a Memorandum of Agreement to have Reading join the
North Suburban Planning Council. On motion by Graham seconded by
Russell the Board ratified the amended Memorandum of Agreement
to have Reading join the North Suburban Planning Council (subject
to Town Counsel's approval) by vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler- seconded by Graham the Board approved the
establishment of a Sick Leave Bank for the Town, authorizing the
Town Manager to appoint two representatives to this bank by vote
of 4-0-0.
Chief Redfern was present to discuss the procedure for Ambulance
Billing. Chief Redfern informed the board that there is no for-
mal policy regarding ambulance billing. The only time there is a
billing is when there is a transport. The flat rate is $125.00,
basically $5. 00 per mile and $10. 00 for oxygen. Medicare payment
is approximately 70% of the bill and the Town cannot bill for the
balance. Insurance carriers vary in some instances, the Town
does bill for the balance, collection is approximately 80% .
Uninsured collection rate is approximately 40%. The Board would
like a policy established on the billing procedure.
On motion by Russell seconded by Graham the board approved the
construction of an island at Ash/Bolton/Main Streets; modify
radii at Ash Street/Main Street and at Ash/Bolton Streets and
revised easements at Cerratanis; change McDonalds at curb cuts by
vote of 4-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Graham the Board voted unanim-
ously to go into Executive Session at 10 : 45 p.m. and not to
return into open session.
Respectfully submitted: Secretary f