HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-09-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes Meeting Notes
September 6, 1983
Members Present: J. Russell, M. O'Brien, P. Dustin, M. Rosenthal and P. Landers.
The Board opened the meeting starting with their 7:30 P.M. appointment consisting
of Mrs. Wye, Chief Marchand and Mr. Jones representing the Merchants Association
to discuss the parking time limit in the Square area. Chief Marchand said the
Police would recommend a 3 hour limit in the two off-street parking areas behind
the stores and a two hour limit on the street. Mr. Jones stated the Merchants
Association was in agreement on this. Mrs. Wye stated that although the 3 hour
limit was an improvement she would prefer a 4 hour limit. After a discussion
Mr. Rosenthal moved that the Board adopt a regulation that the upper and lower
parking areas behind the stores be posted for a three hour limit between the
hours of 8:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. with the two hour limit remaining for on-street
parking. It was so voted.
Mr. Dustin questioned Chief Marchand regarding stop signs and enforcement at
Minot & Washington Sts. Chief Marchand replied that he has ordered new lines
painted at this site.
The Selectmen voted to close the warrant for the Special Town Meeting scheduled
for September 26, 1983. Aside from the usual articles one and two, the Selectmen
numbered the articles as follows: 3. Reading Park Trust; 4. Mineral St. Bridge;
5. Stabilization Fund; 6. Grove St.
The Selectmen then discussed the parking program presented by Chief Marchand and
the Executive Secretary. After a lengthy discussion it was moved to adopt the
parking plan showing where the no parking, permit parking areas were. This was
voted 4 - 0 - I with Mrs. O'Brien abstaining. Mr. Dustin then moved that the Town
issue monthly and daily tags or stickers (either depending on which the Chief
determined) . This was voted 4 - 1 with Mrs. O'Brien dissenting. The Board then
asked the Chief and Mr. Agnew to work with Mr. Rosenthal to formulate a step by
step administrative plan including any Town Meeting Action and present it to them
on September 15, 1983.
Mr. Dustin distributed his plan for determining future use of the depot. During
the discussion that followed Mr. Rosenthal moved that the Board send a letter to
the M.B.T.A. stating that as of October 1, 1983 the Town would charge a $500-00
monthly rental fee to the M.B.T.A. for use of the room the train personnel use
at the Depot and that since the M.B.T.A. had discontinued the position of Ticket
Agent, the Town was no longer responsible for furnishing this room at no cost.
It was so voted. After more discussion, the Board voted to accept the lot size
as shown on Mr. Dustin's plan as the saleable - leaseable lot size to be used.
The Board also voted that they ask the Board of Public Works to establish the lot
lines in case of sale to be used in the preparation of an article to sell the Depot
for the Fall T6wn Meeting. Mrs. O'Brien then moved that the Board have the
Il Selectmen's Office forfill Items 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Mr. Dustin's plan and it was
so voted.
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The Board asked that the Executive Secretary have these items ready to be
presented to them by October 1, 1983.
The Board then responded to a School Committee request to fill a vacancy on
their Board. The Selectmen set a date of September 19, 1983 to meet with the
School Committee in joint session to .fill the vacancy.
The Board voted to approve the unemployment benefits for July.
The Board acknowledged a letter from Patricia Keenan.
The Board read a request from Motorola to place an antenna on the roof of the
Community Center. The Board requested the Executive Secretary to check with
the Building Superintendent to see if an antenna could be safely attached to
the vent shaft on the roof of the building.
The Board acknowledged a letter from Annie Mellin of 609 Haverhill St. , and
requested a response from what action the D.P.W. had taken.
The Board acknowledged a letter from Governor Dukakis concerning binding
arbitration.
The Board asked that the approval of the Insurance bills be held over for their
next meeting.
The Board read a response from Town Counsel regarding the applicants tax status
for one day liquor licenses and requested that Town Counsel get a complete
determination of the question from the Mass. Department of Revenue.
The Board read a letter from Tyler & Reynolds concerning Gannett Publishers.
The Board tabled a request from Computer Ease, Inc. to rent space at the depot
and asked the Executive Secretary to' get cost figures for their electrical
requirements.
The Board voted to go into Executive Session to discuss labor matters, not to
return in open session.
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