HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-05-10 Board of Selectmen Minutes Minutes of 5/10/88 Selectmen Meeting - Page 2
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board approved the
license for F&F Limousine Service beginning May 1, 1988 with an
expiration date of April 30, 1988 on a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board approved the
Class II license for Tom Harris d/b/a Tom's Autobody beginning
May 11, 1988 with an expiration date of December 31, 1988 by a
vote of 5-0-0.
The Board instructed the Town Manager to develop a policy on the
sale of second hand motor vehicles, how many vehicles, and the
locations of these business.
The Board held a public hearing with Mr. Ciampa and his son of 27
Tennyson Road, and Mr. Fred Boni, 116 Van Norden Roard with
regard to Mr. Boni's two dogs. Mr. Boni owns two dogs one of
which was reported by Mrs. Ciampa to have killed her rabbits.
Both dogs have been reported loose. On four different occasions
the Animal Control Officer has issued one warning and three
fines, for violation of the leash law. Mr. and Mrs. Ciampa are
asking the Town to remove these animals from the property per-
manently. Mr. Boni is the process of constructing a holding pen
for his animals, but it is only half completed. Paul Landers is
in favor of permanently removing these animals from the property.
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board hereby ordered
by a vote of 4-1-0, with Mr. Landers voting against, for Mr.
Boni to immediately remove from the Town both dogs until such
time as enclosures for these animals are complete. These dogs
may not be returned to the Town of Reading until that time. If
the animals are found loose again, that fact will be reported to
the Town Manager immediately, and the Board of Selectmen will
have the case brought back before it. This order takes effect
May 11, 1988.
Mr. Don Dauphinee, Chairman of the Carnival for the Y's Men's and
Women' s Club was present. Mr. Dauphinee would like to hold
another carnival on the Pearl Street School Soccer field. Eugene
mentioned the fact that the some of the neighbors were opposed to
having a carnival in this area. Mr. Nigro felt as though this
was a great opportunity for community participation, with Reading
doing something for the community. The Y's Men decided to hold
the carnival in the Birch Meadow Area because of the strong op-
position by the neighbors in the Pearl Street area. On motion by
Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board voted 4-0-1 in favor of the
request by the Y's Men's and Women's Club to hold a carnival from
June 9th through the 12th at the Birch Meadow area. The Board
told Mr. Dauphinee the carnival must be closed by 10: 00 P.M. and
all people off the premises by 11:00 P.M.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Landers the Board proclaimed May
8th - 14th Senior Citizens Week by a vote of 5-0-0.
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On motion by Ziegler seconded by Landers the Board named Mark and
Scott Fusco, honorary citizens of the Town of Reading and
honorary members of the Reading Hockey Team by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Landers the Board proclaimed May
22, 1988 Olympic Sunday and that on May 22nd, 1988 the Town of
Reading fly the Olympic Flag along with the United States of
America Flag on the Town square by a vote of 5-0-0.
On motion by Russell seconded by Ziegler the Board approved 5-0-0
the first hearing on the policy "Use of Town Seal".
Mr. Raymond Tahmosh from Canterbury Drive was present to discuss
a petition brought to the Selectmen instructing the Department of
Public Works to construct covered, curbed sidewalks running the
entire length of Salem Street. The petitioners believe that
these sidewalks are in the best interest of public safety. Peter
mentioned to Mr. Tahmosh the fact this request may be included in
the Master Plan, and also be included in the Capital Improvement
Budget for FY90. The Selectmen asked Mr. Tahmosh if the citizens
are aware that they will have to pay betterments on their
property if this is done.
On motion by Zeigler seconded by Russell the board approved a one
year lease 5-0-0 (when received from the School Department) for
Fafard Company to locate the Senior Center at the Pearl Street
School.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Graham the Board approved by
vote of 5-0-0 to go into Exective Session to discuss zoning
issues and collective bargaining not to return to open session.
Adjourned 9:25 P.M. Respectfully submitted:
Secretary
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