HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989-08-21 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Minutes
August 21, 1989
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Russell Graham at
1 7:30 p.m. in the large meeting room in the basement of Old South
I Methodist Church, 6 Salem Street, Reading, MA.
Present were Chairman Russell Graham, Vice Chairman Molly
Ziegler, Secretary Daniel Ensminger, Selectmen Eugene Nigro and
John Russell, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Diane M. Guil-
foyle, Nick Agneta, Ruth Cogan, Kenneth Campbell, Liz Greene,
Richard Coco, Fire Chief Leonard Redfern, Elizabeth Klepeis,
Richard Foley, William Redfern.
Minutes
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board approved the
August 15, 1989 minutes by a vote of 5-0-0.
Liaison Reports
John Russell indicated that he had attended the RMLD session on
Tuesday. He also indicated that representatives of TASC along
with Chairman Graham, Selectman Russell , Town Manager
Hechenbleikner, Public Works Director Fletcher met to talk about
the issue of contaminated soil in the TASC property.
Chairman Graham reported that the Solid Waste Committee was meet-
ing on Wednesday, and the Depot Task Force would be meeting on
Thursday.
The Town Manager reviewed the FY90 Blueprint Report which out-
lined budget cuts and additional revenues. The proposed program
was reviewed in detail . Chief Redfern indicated that he has
grave concerns about reducing the Fire Fighters overtime by
$25, 000. Peter Hechenbleikner indicated that the Cemetery Board
of Trustees has approved a $30,000 allocation from the Sale of
Lots Fund to help offset some of the deficit.
On motion of Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board endorsed
Scenario 1 with cuts and/or revenues in the amount of $386,465 in
accordance with the Town Manager's outline. The Board also indi-
cated that Scenario 2 will include all Group 1 and Group 2 reduc-
tions and reductions in Public Works salaries from Group 3 if
Town Meeting approves a trash fee. The motion was approved by a
vote 5-0-0.
Ruth Cogan and Bill Redford were present to speak about the com-
posting and trash collection. A copy of the draft Change in
Policy was discussed, and the Board directed that the Solid Waste
Committee re-review these issues and come back with a revised
policy. The policy should indicate that there will be two
separate weeks of collection of leaves in the fall, one probably
at the end of October and one probably at the end of November.
The compost facility needs to be open to the public on all
weekends in October and November. Leaf composting would be man-
datory when the center is open.
On motion by Russell seconded by Ensminger the Board voted unani-
mously to support the class action suit formulated by Brookline
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against the Dukakis administration regarding a state aid formula.
The Board agreed to meet on 9-11-89 and 9-26-89.
On motion by Russell seconded by Nigro the Board voted to adjourn
-' the meeting at 10:50 p.m. by vote of 5-0-0.
Respectfully submitted,
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Secretary
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