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A meeting of the Board of Selectmen convened in .the Executive
Offices, 6 Lowell Street, Reading, Ma. at 7:2r_5 P.M. Present were Chairman
Landers, Vice—Chairman Ziegler, Secretary Nigro. Board Members Fussell and
Graham and Town Manager Peter I. Hechenbleikner.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 that the Board of Selectmen
approve the Purchase ek Sale Agreement dated October 27, 11.986 with Harry
Silverman as Trustee of TALC Realty Trust for the SO' strip that will form
the basis for our roadway into the new Public Works Facility in accordance
with the Purchase & Sale Agreement that was reviewed this_. evening.
Mr. Russell explained that we have agreed to pay $285,000 to TASC
which was the amount authorized by Town Meeting. He added that we have
further _agreed that:
1. We will grant TASC a long term parking easement on 20' of
the SO' right: of way with a call back at no cost of 3' of
that Wig' if in the future a sidewalk is needed for safety.
2, Granite curbing will be provided,
3. Overhead utilities and light nolo cost=. w1 be shared by
the Town and TASC.
4. Inclusion in the 1987 Annual Town Meeting and Selectmen
support of articles to reduce the parking space size
required in industrial areas from 9' x '?"-2 to 8 1??' x
18', and another article to reduce the number of parking
spaces in R&D and Office spaces at least from 3.3 per
thousand to 3.0 per thousand.
He added that the Town will remove the salt storage shed and
small storage building and betterments assessed to TASC have been
:. established at $9,013.
The Board of Selectmen then signed the P&S Agreement.
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It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to approve the Purchase
Sale Agreement between the Town of heading and H. J. Davis Co. for the
6.615 acres of land situated off Ash Street, industrially zoned, in
accordance with the Purchase & Sale Agreement which we reviewed this
evening and which Town Counsel has modified,
Mr. Russell explained the cost of the 6.515 acres is $85,000
which is $1:'5,000 less than authorized by Town Meeting. This settlement
was a negotiated settlement. Betterments have been established at
$18,000. The closure of Ash Street is in accordance with the Judgement.
The Board then signed documents in accordance with same.
Director of Public Works, Anthony Fletcher, stated that he met
with the MBTA today and was advised that: the B&M railroad can not design
our crossing. They have recommended that we have the crossing done by an
outside engineering firm. We have made an agreemcnt with T.K. Dyer
Company. Peter and he came up with an agreement with them and have given
them a notice to proceed on design.
Chairman Paul Lander=_. next read into, the minutes a proclaimation
thanking Mr. Fletcher for his services during the transition of the new
Charter and presented him with a framed copy of same.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the minutes. of
September 22, 1986 as written.
It was mewed, seconded and voted 5:0 to approve the minutes of
September 29, 1986 as written,
Under Liaison Reports:
Vice-Chairman Ziegler gave an update on the Council on Aging.
Chairman Landers stated that Peter and he attended the Mass.
Municipal Association Meeting in Hyannis this past weekend. They both felt
it was a very productive session. In future years there should be more
participation on the part of Boards, this is important and we will be
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addressing this in terms of future budgets.
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It was moved, seconded and voted 4: 0 to adopt the policy on
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� It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 for the approval and second
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Mr. Russell stated the Law Committee is going out of existence.
The Law Committee budget is $S,OOO. r however, we have a troublesome case
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Town of Reading).
It was moved, seconded and voted 6| 0 to request a transfer of
$S,000 from the Finance Committee to cover the printing of these briefs
relative to the Callan case (extraordinary expenses).
It was moved, seconded and voted S: O for the approval on the
�—/ first vote of the Policy Delegating the Hearing and Approval Process for
Municipal Consent to Construct or Alter Utility Lines.
It was moved, seconded and voted S: O for the approvel of the
first reading of the Policy Establishing Fees for Building Permits issued
when work is already in progress as modified.
It was moved, seconded and voted S: O to approve as a first
reading the Authorization for the Town Manager to Accept Grant Offers and
Sign Grant Acceptances.
It was moved' seocnded and voted 6: 0 to approve the first reading
on the Policy of Establishing the Acceptance of Gifts to Departments as
written.
The Board next reviewed and discussed the petition regarding a
tree removal in front of 222 Pearl Street as a result of the sale and
pending move of the Cemetery House on Pearl Street. Present was the
successful bidder, Ms. Theiss Winkler.
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Peter Hechenbleikner explained that there has been an objection
to removing the tree in front of 2.22L Pearl Street, F'erhaos this should be
scheduled for a public meeting on November 3 and we should determine
before that date whether or not that tree is on public or private
a property. He also thought that the Board should consent to an extension of
time to move the house and suggested an extension to November 15.
Ms. Winkler stated at this point the building mover has nothing
open until the end of the week of November 10.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to grant permission to
extend the timetable until November 30 for the moving of the Cemetery
House at 270 Pearl Street.
Mr. Graham stated this should be communicated to the Board of
Cemetery Trustees.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to approve the extension of
the Purchase & Sale agreement with Beech Tree Associates until November 4,
1986,
The Board next discussed the Approval of Substitute EquipmeT,t --
Continental. Cable in accordance with the attached memo.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5, 0 to approve the Substitution
of Equipment as listed on the memo from Continental Cablevision per their
letter of September 22 from Glenn Oakley to Dr. Wells instead of wiring
of the classrooms at Reading Memorial Nigh School.
The Board next discussed special permits for 24 hour operation of
gas stations.
Mr. Russell stated there should be sufficient buffering from
residences.
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Mr. Graham stated the Chief o:f Police did not address the public
safety issue. He would like to know how many communities allow 24 hour
operation of gas stations. Perhaps there should not be an exception at
all.
Mr. Nigro stated You could limit the number of gas station_.
Peter Hechebleikner stated he would contact surroundinq
communities and report back to the Board.
It was moved. seconded and voted 5: O to designate the number of
members to the Heading Arts Council to be set at 15.
Secretary Nigro read the Notice of Public Hearing at 8: 30 P.M.
regarding the petition of the Heading Municipal Light Department and New
England Telephone and Telegraph CompE.iny for permission to erect and
maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to be placed thereon,
together with anchor. guys and other such sustaining and protective
fixtures as said companies may deem necessary, in the following public way
or ways:
WASHINi T0N STREET.
Mr. Hechenbleikner stated this has been reviewed by staff and
there are no objections to it.
Tim Blomley of Reading Municipal Light stated there has been
substantial deterioration of the underground system in this area. In order
to maintain the facilities, we propose to remove Pole #15 20' easterly of
its present location.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to close the hearing at 8:35
P.M.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to grant permission to
Reading Municipal Light Department and New England Telephone and Telegraph
Co. to erect and maintain poles and their respective wires and cables to
be placed thereon, together with anchors, guys and other such—sustaining
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with Petition No. 1616 dated September 16, 1986 and Petition No. 1617
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Secretary Nigro read the Notice of Public Hearing at 9: 00 P.M.
regarding the petition of the Shell Oil Company to install three 10,000
gallon, and two S6O gallon underground storage tanks at 110 Main Street,
Reading, Ma.
Present for the applicant were Attorney James Watts and Robert
Masters, Engineer for Shell Oil Co~
Atty. Watts stated there are presently five steel tanks
underground. They intend to replace all of the tanks underground with
fiberglass lined tanks to increase the amount of storage from the present
20.000 gallons to 31, 100 gallons.
Chairman Landers asked if they were aware of the Boards' concerns
about safety?
Mr. Masters replied that the installation of these tanks would
reduce the number of fills at the Station.
Mr. Russell agreed that the less you have to fill the tanks the
better off you are.
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Mr. Nigro asked if the new tanks will go where the old ones are?
Mr. Masters replied yes.
Mr. Nigro stated his concern that during the removal and
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installation process the tanks would be located right neer all the
traffic. How will you manage the traffic?
Mr. Masters replied they will work in close conjunction with the
Fire and Police Departments. We will start doing this within two weeks if
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the permit is granted. The problem with trucks and dirt will last five
days. All of the process will be completed within 3 - 4 weeks.
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Peter Hechenbleikner explained that there has been an objection
to removing the tree in front of 222 Pearl Street. Perhaps this should be
scheduled for a public meeting on November 3 and we should determine
before that date whether or not that tree is on public or private
property. He also thought that the Board should consent to an extension of
time to move the house and suggested an extension to November 15.
Ms. Winkler stated at this point the building mover has nothing
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open until the end of the week of November 10.
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It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to grant permission to
extend the timetable until November 30 for the moving of the Cemetery
House at 270 Pearl Street.
Mr. Graham stated this should be communicated to the Board of
Cemeter•: Trustees.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to approve the extension of
the Purchase U Sale agreement with Leech Tree Associates until November 4,
1986.
The Board next discussed the Approval of Substitute Equipment
Continental Cable in accordance with the attached memo.
It was moved, seconded and voted 5: 0 to approve the Substitution
of Equipment as listed on the memo from Continental Cablevision per their
letter of September ?? from Glenn Oakley to Or. Wells instead of wiring
of the classrooms at Reading Memorial High School.
The Board next discussed special permits for 24 hour operation of
gas stations..
Mr. Russell stated there should be sufficient buffering from
residences.
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Mr. Spinney, a neighbor, is eoncerned with safety and no.ise at
the station 24 hours per day, and he asked how deep the tanks are buried
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Mr. Masters replied 13 feet deep. He added that if there is a
! problem with noise he would speak to the marketing people.
� Mr. Spinney stated that between 2: 00 AM and 4: 00 AM the people
are in the station making noise.
Mr. Watts assured Mr. Spinney that he will look into his concerns
about the noise.
Chairman Landers stated on the 24th of November we hove set up
hearings for all 24 hour operations. We woud like your attendance and
input on 24 hour operations.
It was moved/ seconded and voted 5: 0 to close the hearing at 9: 20
P.M.
It was movcdr seconded and voted S: O to grant a license to Shell
Oil Company to install underground storage tanks for a total capacity of
31,100 gallons at 110 Main Street' Reading, and for the removal of five
existing tanks and replacement with three 10;000 and two 6SO gallon tanks.
in conformance with the Fire Chief's requirements.
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It was moved, seconded and voted S:O to adjourn at 9:25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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