HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-09-14 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Meeting
September 14, 1987
The Board of Selectmen convened in the Executive Offices , 6
Lowell St. , Reading, MA at 7 : 30 P.M. Present were Chairman Rus-
sell, vice Chairman Nigro, Secretary Graham, Selectmen Landers
and Ziegler, and Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Manager.
The Board of Selectmen thanked a number of residents for their
contribution to rehabilitate the home at 74 Pineridge Road. Ruth
Cogan, Director of Human Services was present to present the let-
ters of recognition to the citizens. Douglas Wade received the
Community Service Award. Citizens that received letters of
recognitions were; Kenneth Latham, Mr. Robert Bent, Mr. Allan
Bissett, Mr. Richard Lombardo, Mr. Johathan Warnock, Mr. Richard
Corey, Mr. Brian Dempster, Mr. Robert O'Donnell, Jr. Mr. Rayn
O'Donnell, Mr. Robert O' Donnell, Sr. Mr. Larry Warnock, Mr. Tom
O' Connor, Mr. Scott Wade, Mr. Keith Wade, Mr. John Forest, Mr.
Frank McCormack, Mr . Michael Fennelly, Mr . Peter Murphy, Mr .
- Richard Cuffe, Mr. Stephen Murdoch, Mr. ' s Joe & Ted Watson, Mr.
Robert Callan, Mr. Walter Arsenault, Mr. Ray Doyon, Mr ' s Mel and
Bruce Slovin, Dr. & Mrs . Gilbert Cogan, Mr. Lee Roberts, and the
Marshall Family. Department Heads; Stuart LeClair, Rheta McKin-
ley, Chief Redfern, Ted McIntyre. The Board of Selectmen thanked
everyone for their community efforts.
On motion by Landers seconded by Ziegler the Board voted 5-0-0 to
approve the minutes of July 6 , 1987
On motion by Nigro seconded by Ziegler the Board voted 4-1-0 to
approved the minutes of August 20 , 1987 .
The Board was introduced to Mike DeBrigard, the new Highway Su-
pervisor.
On motion by Zeigler seconded by Nigro the Board appointed Joan
Nickerson to the Conservation Committee with a term to expire on
June 30 , 1989 .
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Board appointed
Lawrence Mabius and Raymond Betts to the Budget Format Committee
5-0-0 .
On motion by Landers seconded by Zeigler the Board appointed Hugh _
Troutman to the Insurance Committee for a term to expire June 30,
1990.
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Board appointed PhilsT
Pacino to the Budget Advisory Committee 5-0-0.
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On motion by Landers seconded by Graham the Board appointed the
following applicants to the Master Plan Advisory Committee 5-0-0;
Carl D ' Angio , Nel Dolan, Ann Indars , Carolyn Whiting, Thomas
Baille, Sally Sabo, Lynda Robbins, and Joseph Regan.
On motion by Nigro seconded by Graham the Board approved the
first reading on "Personnel Policies" 5-0-0 .
On motion by Landers seconded by Ziegler the Board approved- the
first reading on "Convention/Seminar Expenses Spouses & Families"
5-0-0 .
On motion by Landers seconded by Nigro the Board approved the
first reading on the policy " House or Building Moving" 5-0-0.
On motion by Nigro seconded by Ziegler the Board approved the
proclamation "Emergency Medical Services Week" 5-0-0 .
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Board approved the
continuation of lease for REAP, Inc. 5-0-0 .
On motion by Ziegler seconded by Nigro the Board approved the
proclamation on the Constitution Bicentennial 5-0-0 .
Pouring Policy - The Board of Selectmen met with the following
restaurant owners with regard to the rules governing the pouring
policy in the Town. Present were the following ; Richard P.
Bunch, Donald Allen, Virginia Adams, George Hines , James Raf-
ferty, Attorney representing the Stationhouse , Robin Parson,
Susan and Kenneth Ivester Wes Parkers, Carole-Ann Burgess, Mark
Rutkouski, Annemarie Ruberino, Cilia M. Crusco, Kelly Lee Layton,
Jim Jolly, Mr. Hurley, and Walter Arsenault Harrows. Ken Ivestor
discussed the fact that 'the Selectmen don' t allow bars with
stools , making the laws more stringent than necessary. Mrs .
Ivestor ' s view is that they ( Selectmen) are treating them
(patrons) like they are in kindergarten telling them that they
are only allowed one drink. James Rafferty pointed out to the
Selectmen that these owners already comply with the common vic-
tular license when they apply for the license with the state. Mr.
Rafferty pointed out to the Selectmen that what they are imposing
may be illegal (Section 69/Chapter 138) . The Selectmen instructed
r the Town Manager to check with Town Counsel. Most of the owners
comply with the liquor pouring policy because of the strict in
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of the liquor license. Another concern was the fact that they
are only allowed to serve a patron one drink while waiting for
dinner. Their concern is if the patron has to wait for forty-
five minutes to an hour they should be allowed a second drink.
On motion by Landers seconded by Nigro the Board voted to close
the hearing 5-0-0. On motion by Nigro seconded by Landers the
Board voted to adopt this policy on a first reading 5-0-0.
Adjourned: Respectful submitted:
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Secretary