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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-15 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of selectmen Minutes August 15, 1989 { - , Meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. in the Lecture Hall at the Reading Memorial High School, 62 Oakland Road, Reading, MA. Members } present: Chairman Graham, Vice Chairman Ziegler, Secretary Ensminger, Selectmen Russell, Selectmen Nigro, and Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner. Residents present: Bill Brown, Arnold Berger, Bruce Morang, Martin J. Curley, Jr. , Edward J. Surette, Patricia Driscoll, Adele Blunt, Curt Nitzsch, Frederick Perry, Paul MacKinnon, Bob Beck, Bo Garrison, R. Snyder, Virginia Adams, Robert Pratt, Marie S. Jackson, Eva Hakamon, Margaret MacLeod, Caroline McDonald, Dianne O'Leary, Charles Herrick, Nick Agneta, Nathan C. White, Willard J. Burditt, Liz Greene, Stanley Nissen, Lois Bond, Irene York, and Les York. Minutes On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Board approved the August 3, 1989 minutes by a vote of 4-0-0 with Ensminger abstain- ing. Liaison Reports John Russell indicated that he had some matters with soil cleanup at the Tasc property to discuss with Mr. Fletcher later in the evening. Dan Ensminger indicated that he will be attending a Pearl Street School Study Committee meeting next Monday. Molly Ziegler indicated that she attended a meeting of Women Elected Municipal Officers ; she and Russ Graham greeted the - Governor during his visit to Reading on July 26; and she and Jonathan Edwards attended the North Suburban Planning Council meeting. Russell Graham indicated that he had been in attendance at the Drug Awareness Program that the Governor attended in Reading on the 26th, and had attended the Depot Task Force meeting which would be the subject of discussion later in the evening. Town Manager indicated that the Matthews family, formerly of Reading, had donated a 15 foot by 25 foot flag to the Town of Reading. On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board voted to accept this donation by vote of 5-0-0,, with their thanks to the Matthews family. Arnold Berger and Bruce Morang were present and spoke of amal- gamating the Christmas Tree Fund and the Tree Fund to establish a fund for the Reading Common to be used for the above purposes, and also items such as purchasing additional flags , buying flowers for the Garden Club to plant etc. On motion by Russell seconded by Ensminger the Board unanimously endorsed this ap- proach. Chairman Graham suggested that the Board meet with the Historical Commission regarding their concerns about the Common. Mrs. Bizzarro was present to be interviewed for the vacancy on Council on Aging. Following the interview, on motion of Russell seconded by Nigro Mrs. Bizzarro was appointed to a term expiring June 30, 1990 by a vote of 5-0-0. Mr. Nigro read a letter from Gladys Cail recommending the appointment. Bernice Herrick from the Depot Task Force spoke with the Board about traffic regulations on Woburn and Linden Streets. The Task Force's recommendations were to leave the Linden Street regula- tions as they currently exist. The Police Department disagreed with the Task Force's recommendations on the Woburn Street park- ing proposals. The Police Chief will attend a future meeting with the Task Force present to discuss these concerns. The Task Force also discussed the issue of the Depot agreement. The con- cern is that where the striping is taking place along High Street, that only 93 spaces are located there instead of the 112 as shown on the MBTA plan. The Chairman of the Task Force also expressed some concerns about the details of the plan and whether it would cost more to maintain than the current situation. The Task Force suggested that we should evaluate the issue of split- ing revenues after Town expenses. This will be reviewed. On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Warrant for Special Town Meeting to be held on September 14, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Auditorium was closed by vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager reviewed the Warrant articles with the Board. Lois Bond and Fred Perry from the Senior Center Location Study Committee reviewed their findings with the Board of Selectmen. Bill Brown suggested that we should look into the option of leas- ing from one of the Community organizations in Town. He felt that the- old Center Station should be abandoned for any municipal use. The Board agreed to put an article on the Subsequent Town Meeting after the articles dealing with selling of Pearl Street, which would potentially provide funding for architectural and en- gineering feasibility period. It was suggested that some of our staff could assist in some of this work. At 9:00 p.m. a public hearing on the gas tank replacement at the Mobil Service Station, 431 Main Street was held. Eric M. Cardone of Bayside Engineering Associates was present to " explain the plans. This will replace existing tanks with double wall fiberglass tanks with continuous monitors. The increase in the tank size by approximately 9,400 gallons will result in fewer deliveries to the site. The capacity will increase from 24,500 to 34, 000 gallons. If any of the tanks have leaked, DEQE will be called when they are removed. The Station will probably shut down while construction is being done. It is estimated that the construction will begin in approximately two months. On a motion by Ziegler seconded by Ensminger the Board unanimously voted to close the hearing. On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board approved ap- plication for a license to install 32, 000 gallons of gasoline tank, 1000 gallons for fuel oil, and 1000 gallons for waste oil at 431 Main Street. On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Board confirmed the j� Town Manager's issue of a Common Victualers License for DAKA Inc. expiring 12-31-89. The vote was 4-0-1 with Ensminger abstaining. On motion by Nigro seconded by Ziegler the Board approved a Com- mon Victualers License for Domino's Pizza at 294 Main Street by a vote of 5-0-0. E The Board agreed to meet on 8-21-89 regarding the Budget. On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to approve the land exchange with American Trade Park Inc. - the exchange will actually take place between the Town and the Biggios. This was approved by a vote of 5-0-0. The Town Manager informed the Board of Selectmen that we are using Comstar for ambulance billing, and the result will be in- creased revenue even taking into account the cost of the billing service. We will check to see whether we can bill for cases where there is no transport. With regard to the tax lien foreclosure by the Town on Lot 49 on Chapel Hill Drive, the Town Manager will contact the Conservation Commission and see if they are interested in taking this property for conservation purposes. With regard to the sale of a portion of the Charles Lawn Cemetery to the neighbor adjoining on Pearl Street, the Board authorized the Town Manager to advertise this. On motion by Nigro seconded by Ensminger the Board approved the dedication and naming of the bandstand in Memorial Park for John and Marge Pacino by vote of 4-1-0 with Ziegler voting against. This was based on the recommendation of the Recreation Committee as outlined by Chairman John Fallon. All Board members indicated that they would be able to attend the MMA Conference at the end of October. On motion of Russell seconded by Nigro the Board unanimously voted to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted .Secretary } 3'