HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-09 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Minutes
May 9, 1989
'• Meeting convened at 7: 30 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 6 ,.
Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Members present: Chairman2�(zssell, y '
Vice Chairman Ziegler, Secretary Ensminger, Seclectmen Nigro,
Russell and Town Manager Pete Hechenbleikner. Residents present:
V. Carlson, Carley Gardner, Ruth Cogan, John E. Magazzu, John
Hammond, Arthur Marchinko, Martin J. Curley, Jr. , Mathew
Napierala, Stephen G. Viegas, Richard F. Smith, R. Parker,
Richard Dempster, Linda Watson, Muriel Fusco, Lance Watson, Leon
DePalmer, Ed Devaney, Dave Roghan, Bernice Herrick, Charles Her-
rick, Patricia Driscoll, Francis Gregorio, Vera J. Csikos, Louis
J. ' Gregorio, Ray Gerke, Pete Tassi, Ted McIntire, Melissa Adams,
Melissa Faller, Nancy Drane, Matt Marakovitz, Donna M. Papalardo,
Jane Fiore, John Fiore, Steve Ballou, Brian Ryan, James Ryan,
Carolyn ryan, David Ballou, Stephen Pelrine, Joan Nickerson,
Sally M. Hoyt, Anne Pelrine, Mary Devine, Leo Belmonte, John t.
Poplawski, Kenneth A. Aquino, Arthur T. Rice, Joyce Demmons,
George Sheehan, Elaine Grosso, Dolores Giannalli, and Barbara
Carlsen.
Minutes
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the board approved the
minutes of April 25, 1989 by vote of 4-0-1.
Liaison Reports
- - Mollie Ziegler visited the Merrimack Fire House with the Senior
CenterLocation Study Committee; the COA Recognition diner; Mrs.
Ziegler attended the Reading Housing Authority's 25th Anniversary
celebration.
Eugene Nigro attended a meeting of the Middlesex County Advisory
Board regarding local aid with Mayor Flynn; the Reading Housing
Authority's 25th Anniversary celebration.
Russell Graham attended a meeting of the Depot Task Force
Committee; the Reading Housing Authority's 25th Anniversary
celebration.
Jack Russell informed the Board that the vacating of the easement
site for the landfill is close to completion.
Public Comment
Mary Devine was present to ask the Selectmen to support June
14th Salute Day, for the Channel 2 Auction and to endorse dona-
tions by Towns people. On motion by Russell seconded by
Ensminger the board voted 5-0-0 to support Salute Day.
The Board of Selectmen welcomed three new firefighters to the
staff, David Ballou, Brian Ryan and Stephen Pelrine all Reading
residents.
Jane Fiore and students were present to give a presentation on
the Community's approach to substance abuse prevention. Donna
Pappalardo, Peer Leader Advisor introduced the following students
who discussed the selection process for becoming a peer leader,
the program and program goals for RHMS peer leadership. Students
present were: John Fiore, Melissa Faller, Nancy Drane, Melissa
Adams, Matt Marokovitz.
Sally Hoyt Constable for the Town of Reading was present to dis-
cuss the conflict of interest law G.L.C. 268A, Sally holds two
positions with the Town, Constable and a member of the Conserva-
tion Commission. A question has been presented as to whether or
not there could be a conflict of interest. Town Counsel informed
the board that unless the Board of Selectmen were to classify the
constables as special municipal employees, they would be in con-
flict of interest by providing services for the town and accept-
ing compensation therefor. Alternatively, they could be ap-
pointed as special municipal employees in their other Town roles;
however, the Selectmen should remember that all employees who
hold equivalent offices, positions, employment or membership in
the same municipal agency shall have the same classification. On
motion by Nigro seconded by Ziegler the board voted 1-4-0 not to
recommed constables as special employees with Nigro in favor.
On motion by Nigro seconded by Graham the board voted 5-0-0 to
recommend a starting salary for Peter Tassi of $633 . 00 per week
and an increase to $656.92 effective July 1, 1989.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the board opened the hear-
ing on street acceptances by vote of 5-0-0. Following presenta-
tion and input the Board voted the following:
-- , On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Aurele Circle and the
assessment of betterments in an amount not to exceed $800 by vote
of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Benton Circle and the
assessment of betterments in an amount not to exceed $800 by vote
of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Francis Drive and the
assessment of betterments in an amount not to exceed $1000 by
vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of George Street from Heather
Drive to house number 20 and the assessment of betterments in an
amount not to exceed $500 by vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Heather Drive and the
assessment of betterments in an amount not to exceed $500 by vote
of 5-0-0.
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On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Louanis Drive and the
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assessment of betterments in an amount not to exceed $500 by vote
of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to recom-
mend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Shackford Drive and the
assessment of betterments in an amount not to exceed $9000 by
vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Nigro the Board voted 5-0-0 to
continue the hearing on street acceptances.
Bernice Herrick Chairman of the Depot Task Force was present.
Allan Bissett of Johnson Hardware was present to give some
specific recommendations to the Chairman. Mr. Bissett says there
are over 55 businesses thathave been impacted by the depot park-
ing changes. His recommendations are to eliminate the parking
sticker system and fill the almost empty parking lot. Let the
lot fill on a first come first serve basis. Give the out of town
parker a place to park and bring their shopping dollars back to
the Haven Street business area. On motion by Ensminger seconded
by Ziegler the board voted to change the parking stickers for the
Depot to monthly at a charge of $20 per month and $15 if pur-
chased quarterly or yearly, effective June 1, 1989.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Nigro the board reopened the
hearing on street acceptances by vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Nigro seconded by Ensminger the board voted to
recommend to Town Meeting the acceptance of Cedar Street as a
public way, and indicate that it is not the current intent of the
Board of Selectmen to assess betterments to this project. The
vote was 3-2-0 with Graham and Russell opposed.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the board directed the
staff to proceed with the necessary details needed to effectuate
the Biggio land swap with American Trade Park by vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the board voted to go
into Executive Session and not to return to open session by vote
of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted: Secretary