HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-05-23 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes of Board of selectmen
May 23, 1989
Meeting convened at 7:33 p.m. in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, 6
Lowell Street, Reading, MA. Members present: Chairman Graham,
Vice Chairman Ziegler, Secretary Ensminger, Selectmen Russell,
Selectmen Nigro and Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner. Resi-
dent present: John Upton, Lois. Bond, Mark A. Gallant, Thomas J.
Sisson, William E. Locke, Robert I. Nordstrand, Nils Nordberg,
Sebastian P. Tine, Peter O'Brien, Ruth Cogan, Doris Fantasia,
Diane Young, Steven M. Toohey, and Donald Gale.
Minutes
On motion by Ziegler seconded Nigro the board voted 4-0-0 to ap-
prove the minutes of April 4, 1989.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the minutes of May 9, 1989.
Liaison Reports
Dan Ensminger reported that the CPDC vote on Cedar Street went
very well with the help of Jonathan Edwards.
Russell Graham informed the board that he will be attending a
meeting of the Solid Waste Committee. The market on paper has
fallen, and Mr. Graham is hoping that the Town will be able to
keep the drive going. Mr. Graham said he would also hope to im-
prove upon the long lines at the drive. Mr. Graham attended the
dedication of the exercise trail; a meeting with the Board of As-
sessors and the Town Manager.
Eugene Nigro attended a meeting of the Employee Awards Committee
and a Recreation Committee Meeting.
The FY90 Budget has approved the funding of the position of an
Assistant Assessor. On motion by Ziegler .seconded by Ensminger
the board approved the position of Assistant Assessor at the
starting salary of $425. 07 per week, or $22, 500, Grade 8 in cur-
rent Schedule A.
Attorney Mark Gallant was present with a presentation for an ad-
ditional fuel storage tank storage at Texaco. Tom Sisson, en-
gineer for the project gave the Selectmen some background on the
project. On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the board ap-
proved the plans for the underground storage tanks, plans dated
January 25, 1989, at Texaco on Walkers Brook Drive by vote of 5-
0-0.
The Board of Selectmen held a hearing on the taxi rates in the
town. Donald Gale was present with considerable input. The
Board reviewed the policies of Stoneham, and on motion by
Ensminger seconded by Graham the board voted 5-0-0 to continue
discussion until the June 13th meeting. On motion by Ziegler
seconded by Ensminger the board voted 5-0-0 to renew the taxi
licenses of Donald Gale to expire on April 31, 1990.
Doris Fantasia Chairman of the Personnel Policy Committee
reviewed the personnel policies with the Selectmen.
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On motion by Ziegler seconded by Ensminger the board approved an
auctioneer's license for Deborah Cincotta by vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Ensminger the board approved a
special permit for Millen & Sons, Inc. to conduct an auction at
46 Bainbridge Road, Reading, MA at 11: 00 a.m. on the 15th day of
June 1989 by vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Nigro seconded by Ensminger the board approved the
proclamation "Pause for the Pledge on Flag Day June 14, 1989" by
vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Ensminger seconded by Nigro the board approved the
common victualler license for Friendly Variety Store by vote of
5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the board voted unanim-
ously to go into Executive Session at 11:35 p.m. to discuss labor
negotiations and to return to open session.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted unanim-
ously to come out of Executive Session at 11. :55 p.m. All members
voted in favor, the motion was carried.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the board voted 5-0-0 to
approved the side letter to the contract between the Local 1640
of IAFF and the Town of Reading expiring June 30, 1991.
Respectfully submitted: Secretary