HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-06-02 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
June 2, 1986
The meeting convened at 7:30 by Mr. Landers. At that time on a roll
call vote it was:
Voted unanimously to go into Executive Session with represen-
tatives of Continental Cablevision and their attorney to
discuss matters related to sale/lease negotiations.
At 8:10 P.M. the meeting reconvened in open session and the Board met
briefly with Charles Darby, Supt. of Buildings to discuss the disposition of
the old generator at the Fire Station. After a determination that the unit
had no value on a motion by Mr. Russell, seconded by Mr. Nigro it was:
Voted to request approval of the Finance Commitee to 'junk'
the old generator.
At 8:15 the Board met with Chief Redfern and he reported that his final re
commendaticn from the bids submitted for the new phone system for the Fire
Department was Computer Telephone. He indicated he had very carefully reviewed
this company and was satisfied with their reputation and the quality of their
equipment. It was then voted on motion of Mr. Russell, seconded by Mrs.
Ziegler:
Voted to accept Chief Redfern's recommendation and to enter
into a lease/purchase agreement with Computer Telephone in
the amount of $9400 for a telephone system for the Fire Station.
The Board then met with Virginia Adams and Martha Clark of the Historical
Commission to discuss their concerns and recommendations for establishing a
temporary storage area in the Annex for town records that might be discarded,
especially with all the moves currently planned. There was agreement that
this space would be made available to them, and they would be assisted in
their project.
At 9:00 P.M. the Board met with George Hines, Chairman of the Town Manager
Search Committee, who reported to them that he felt that at least 80% of the
applicants under consideration were from out of state, and he requested that
they consider making funds available to offer travel expenses to the finalists.
It was agreed this was reasonable and on motion of Mr. Russell, seconded by
Mr. Graham it was:
Voted to request a transfer of $7,500 for reimbursement
associated with applicant travel for Town Manager
Search Committee.
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The Board then discussed further the liquor license pouring policy, and there
was general agreement that there was no objection to patrons having a cocktail
while waiting to be served a meal. Mr. Price, former member of the Board of
Selectmen stated that when the issue was first addressed it was clear that the
intent was for liquor to be served at tables only, allowing no possibility for
a lounge type atmosphere. Mr. Graham indicated they would like to allow some
flexibility, while adhering to that basic idea. After some discussion of
possible wording, it was agreed that Mr. Nigro and Mr. Fletcher would work on
appropriate language.
Mr. Fletcher reported that the Board's next meeting should be held in their
new meeting room at the Town Hall Annex. He also reported that the Water
Resource Advisory Board would be meeting in the Annex on the 17th, and it was
agreed that Mr. Landers would address the group.
On the recommendation of. Mr. Fletcher upon a motion duly made and seconded
it was.
Voted to appoint Edward McIntire, Assistant Superintendent of
Public Works, as Civil Defense Director effective 6/2/86.
The Board acknowledged a letter of thanks from the family of Ralph T. Horn
for their dedication of the 1985 Annual Report in acknowledgement of his many
years of service to the Town.
In response to a letter from Mr. Lorraine Louanis acknowledging a Reading
fireman.; Thomas Hindes, who returned her lost purse with a large sum of money.
Mr. Fletcher was asked to send a letter of appreciation from the Board.
Mr. Russell reported that the Building Inspector has issued a second
Cease and Desist to Eric's regarding their violations, and he had no informa-
tion regarding his request for transfer of funds. Mr. Fletcher was asked
to follow up on this.
Mr. Nigro reported that he had learned from the Cemetery Trustees that
the house they are releasing to the Board of Selectmen is not acceptable
to the state as a housing unit.
The Board voted approval of the payment of $1010 in unemployment benefits
for the month of April.
They also voted approval of a request for a one day all alcoholic beverage
license for the Masonic Building Association for June 14, 1986.
Mr. Fletcher was asked to prepare a letter for the Law Committee recom-
mending that the Board of Selectmen request reappointment of the firm of
Holland, Crowe & Drachman under Option A for fiscal year 1987.
On roll call vote it was voted unanimously to enter Executive Session
with Chief Redfern to discuss matters pertaining to an employees health.
Eugene R. Nigro, Secretary
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