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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-29 Board of Selectmen Minutes ^~ ~ ~—�70Dard of Selectmen's Meeting September 29, 1986 Page 1 / » A meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened in the Executive Offices, 6 Lowell Street, Reading, Ma. at 7:30 P.M. Present were Chairman Landersr Vice-Chairman Ziegler, Secretary Nigro, Board Members Russell and Graham and Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner. It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 that the Board of Selectmen proclaim the week of October 19-25, 1986 as National Business Women's Week. It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to accept the minutes of the September 15, 1986 meeting as amended. Under Liaison Reports: Jack Russell reported he received a call from Dan Ensminger of the Community Planning and Development Commission regarding a grant from the State for the hiring of a "Town Planner". Mr. Russell felt the Town Manager should make a recommendation on this. -- Russell Graham stated Mr. Hecbenb1eihner should review and comment on the "Gift Policy" for the 'Town Departments. Chairman Landers reported that Paula Towle from the Mass. Federation of Professional Business Women's Clubs has requested that a member of the Board of Selectmen attend a testimonial on Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 P.M. at the Holiday Inn, in honor of Mrs. Sally Hoyt. Chairman Landers felt it would be appropriate if Mrs. Ziegler would be the representative for the Board of Selectmen at this testimonial dinner. Mr. Hecbenbleikner stated if the business flow permits, the Board might want to consider a meeting schedule of every other Monday. He added that a lot of staff time is devoted to putting together a package. It was ] \` �—^—/ the concensus of the Board to meet the second and fourth Mondays of every month. ~ �� � | - ' Board of Selectmen's Meeting September 29, 1986 Page 2 � � | � The Board next interviewed Mrs. Ruth Montague as applicant for a � / � position on the Mystic Valley Elder Services Board of Directors. Chairman Landers welcomed Mrs. Montague to the meeting and she stated that she is presently taking a course at Northeastern for a certificate in gerontology. It was moved' seconded and voted S: O to appoint Ruth T. Montague � to the Board of Directors of the Mystic Valley Elder Services, Inc. for � the unexpired term which expires September 30, 1987. The Board next discussed the appointment of members to the Hazardous Waste Committee. It was moved, seconded and voted 5|0, in accordance with the recommendation of the current Hazardous Waste Committee, to appoint members as follows; Mr. Edward Dipillo to a one year term which expires June 30, 1987; Mr. Paul Exner to a one year term which expires June 30' 1987; Mrs. Gretchen Latowsky to a two year term which expires June 30, 1988; Mr, Steven Oston to a two year term which expires June 30' 1988; Mr. James Valentine to a three year term which expires June 30, 1989; and Mr. Robert Cashins as an Associate Member for a one year term which expires June 30, 1987. The Board next discussed the proposed Water & Sewer Commission. Peter Hechenbleikner stated we have received two letters of interest' we are one candidate short. Mr. Russell stated perhaps the newspaper should publish a notice again. Regarding the Traffic Advisory Committee, Mr. Russell suggested � u you may want to send a memo out to those people who expressed an interest in the Community Planning and Development Commission and were not chosen. / ^ ~ ^ Board of Selectmen's Meeting September 29, 1986 Page 3 ' Mr. Hechenbleikner stated he would develop some language and get back to the CP & DC candidates.. — ' Regarding the UN Day Coordinator, Peter stated after reading the materialr it seems to me this is primarily an educational program. I spoke with Mr. Diamond of the Library Trustees' and he felt that someone from the Library might be interested. The Acting Director, Mrs. Aberman' will get back to me within a day or so with an answer. The Board next discussed the hiring of a new Library Director. Mr. Hechenbleikner stated approval is required for a hiring rate at the midpoint of the salary range for that grade. Mr. Diamond, Chairman of the Library Trustees, stated this would be within their budget. ` It was movedr seconded and voted 5: 0 to authorize the Library Trustees to offer the candidate up to the midpoint of the salary grade. / ) It was moved, seconded and voted 6:0 to appoint Ruth Cogan, as Health Director, at a salary of $26,500 which is between the 1/4 and 1/2 point of the range of Grade 9. . The Board next met with Mr. Joseph Cain, Chairman of the Cable TV Committee, and Mr. Glen Oakley and Drew Bolden of Continental Cablevision to discuss the broadcast by television of future Board of Selectmen meetings. Mr. Cain stated that Continental Cablevision is now ready to broadcast the meetings and very much wants to do so. Mr. Landers stated we support the idea, and I think we should take advantage of this. It is very important that we have a good give and take with the citizens, and I don't want to lose that. The lights can be / \ so glaring, is there any way to minimize this? � � ' Board of Selectmen's Meeting September 29, 1986 Page 4 ( Mr. Cain replied this room is considerably better than the High ` School for lighting. The need for lighting will not be as critical as it ' / ] | is on Town Meeting floor. | | � It was moved, seconded and voted 6: 0 that the Selectmen approve � the proposed policy entitled "commercial operating hours" dated September 17, 1986. Mr. Graham stated he strongly recommends that additional agendas be made available for members of the audience, and that the agenda be posted each week. Mr. Russell moved, and it was seconded, to go into Executive Session at 9: 10 P.M. for purposes of discussion of land acquisition, not to reconvene in open session, and the Chairman polled the Board as follows: Mr. Graham - yes Mr. Russell - yes Mr. Nigro - yes Mrs. Ziegler - yes Mr. Landers - yes The meeting adjourned at 9: 10 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Secretary / Y � /