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Home My WebLink About1986-10-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN October 6 , 1986 A meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened on October 6 , 1986 in the Selectmen' s conference room located in the Executive Office Building, 6 Lowell Street, Reading, Massachusetts. Present were Chairman Paul E. Landers , Vice Chairman Mary S. Ziegler, Secretary Eugene R. Nigro, and Board Members John H. Russell and Russell T. Graham. Also in attendance was the Town Manager, Peter I. Hechenbleikner . The meeting was called to order at 7 : 30 p.m. The first order of business was the adoption of a proclamation on behalf of the Knights of Columbus proclaiming October 10 , 11, and 12 , 1986 as Knights of Columbus Days for the Handicapped. Secretary Nigro read the affidavit into the minutes of the meeting [attached] , and it was moved, seconded, with all voting in favor to adopt the proclamation. Chairman Landers ended the discussion by thanking the representatives for their worthy effort. At 7: 40 p.m. , and on a roll call vote, it was moved, seconded, and agreed to 5 :0 , to move into Executive Session for approximately one half hour in order to discuss and review the TASC purchase and sale agreement. The Board agreed to reconven in open session. At 8 : 45 p.m. the Board of Selectmen reconvened this open session. The Board met with the By-Law Committee, who was requesting some direction from the Board for an article proposed for Spring Town Meeting. It was noted by Town Counsel that the new Charter has created some real conflicts in the By-Laws that need to be resolved immediately. The By-Law chairman, Mr. Nils Nordberg, stated that he would make a report of progress to the Town Meeting Members. As discussion ended, the Town Manager, Peter I. Hechenbleikner and the By-Law Committee agreed to meet and review in detail the proposed revisions to the Town of Reading 's By-Laws. Board of Selectmen October 6 , 1986 Page 2 The next order of business was a meeting with the Commission on Community Planning and Development. Their prime concern was the issue of a grant application making funds available for the position of a planner. They expressed a real need for this professional assistance. The Commission also stated that several important issues effecting future developement in the Town will need the expertise of such a position. The Homart/Town Property proposal was cited as an example. As the discussion came to a close, the commission asked to see a coordinated approach and effort by all those involved; ie, Conservation, Engineering, etc. Board Member Russell requested that the Commission make a full report to Town Meeting under Article 2 regarding this new position. Following the request it was moved, seconded, and voted on favorably, 5 : 0 , to approve the position of a Town Planner under the Incentive Aid Program and to prepare for the submission to Town Meeting. Regarding a memorandum on the Retirement Board' s election schedule , it was moved, seconded, and approved 5 : 0 , to endorse the Town Manager ' s plan to hold this election on the last work day before April 1st for a three year term beginning April 1 . Action was taken by the Board of Selectmen on a policy of commercial operating hours . A motion was made and approved 5: 0 , to adopt a policy of commercial operation only between the hours of 6 : 00 a.m. to 12 :00 midnight, unless a special permit is obtained for extenuating circumstances . Favorable action was also taken by a vote of 5 : 0, to accept a "Policy on Adoption of Policies" . [attached] Final policy action was taken regarding the "Policy Delegating the Authority to Issue Certain Licenses" . [attached] A motion was made for approval and the Board voted all in favor, 5 :0 . Board of Selectmen October 6, 1986 Page 3 A parcel of Town owned land known as Lot 19A Linnea Lane was reviewed by the Board. At the suggestion of the Town Manager, it was decided, in the best interest of the Town, to convey this parcel of land for a nominal sum of $100 to the owner of Lot 19 . A motion was made and approved by a vote of 5 :0 to endorse the plan for the disposal of Lot 19A as indicated in a memorandum dated October 3 , 1986 . The Town Manager reviewed with the Board a new set of guidelines regarding Board of Selectmen' s meetings. It was agreed to meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of every month with coverage on cablevision. In addition, the Agenda for all public meetings will be posted at the Town Hall . It was also noted that the Town Manager will draft a policy regarding cable/pole location hearings in order that the public be notified for the purpose of a possible appeal . Immediately following a brief discussion on financial data for Town Meeting, a motion was made and accepted by the Board, 5 :0 , to continue the purchase and sale agreement between John R. Rivers and the Town of Reading for the sale of the Community Center until the 27th of October. Based on recommendations from the Director of Public Works, Anthony V. Fletcher, and Town Manager, Peter I . Hechenbleikner, a request to reclassify the position of Superintendent of Buildings was presented to the Board of Selectmen. The Town Manager stated that he felt comfortable that the duties warranted an upgrading. A motion was made, seconded, and voted on favorably, 5 :0 , to re- classify the Superintendent of Buildings from a Grade 7 to a Grade 8 . As the last comment of the meeting the Town Manager noted that the position of OMBUDSMAN is created and a sign would be posted out- side the Selectmen' s Office door this week. The meeting of the Board of Selectmen adjourned at 10 : 35 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Secretary POLICY DELEGATING THE AUTHORITY TO ISSUE CERTAIN LICENSES The Town Manager will approve the renewal of all licenses under the Board of Selectmen with the exception of annual liquor licenses, firearms , and used car dealers . Prior to approving the licenses the -Manager will prepare a list of licenses due to be renewed at the beginning of each .month for the Selectmen, at which time the Selectmen will voice any objection to. the renewals . Prior to approving a renewal the Manage= will make certain all conditions have been met such as the sworn statement that taxes are not owed , fees have been paid , police details sought , or other• department requirements have been met and approved , such as the Board of Health or Building Inspector . If an issue has been raised regarding said license , the Manager shall not issue , but shall be referred back to the Board of Selectmen. POLICY ON ADOPTION OF POLICIES When the BoardofSelectmen consider adoption" of a policy which will have the effect of law, it shall be the Board ' s policy to: Vote to approve the policy at a regularly scheduled meeting which has been -noticed and which item has appeared on the agenda . Post the proposed ,policy within three _(3) days of its approval on the Town Hall bulletin board . - Place the item on the next agenda of the Board of Selectmen. Vote a second time , and if approved by a majority, the policy will become effective immediately . This policy will be included in the policies of_ the Board' as they may be posted and/or published . The Board may waive these procedures upon majority vote of the Board , for an emergency or other circumstances that the Board feels may warrant such action . .I� FR 40,E (Bffire of Vuttrb of �,olrrtiuen 0 '*AUL E. LANDERS.CHAIRMAN 617 + 942.0500 �unici�sttl �uilDin� MARY S. ZIEGLER.VICE CHAIRMAN EUGENE R. NIGRO. SECRETARY JOHN H. RUSSELL RUSSELL T. GRAHAM READING. MASSACHUSETTS 01867 PROCLAMATION WHEREAS : The Knights of Columbus in Massachusetts have undertaken the humane project of assisting physically handicapped children and the mentally retarded ; and WHEREAS : The local councils of the Knights of Columbus in the Town of Reading will be conducting their tenth annual Fund-Raising Campaign on Columbus Day Week End , October 10 , 11 and 12 , 1986 ; and WHEREAS : Proceeds from this endeavor will be distributed to physically handicapped children and to the mentally retarded in the several communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts ; NOW , THEREFORE , WE THE READING BOARD OF SELECTMEN , do hereby proclaim October 10 , 11 and 12 , 1986 to be KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DAYS FOR THE HANDICAPPED and urge all citizens of Reading to take cognizance of and to cooperate in this effort . BOARD OF SELECTMEN Paul E . Landers , Chairman Mary S . Ziegler , Vice-Chairman Eugene R . Nigro , Secretary John H .' Russell Russell T . Graham