HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-03-06 Bylaw Committee MinutesBYLAW COMMITTEE MINUTES #261
March 6, 2002 RECEIVED
TOCLERK
READING, MASS.
7:00 p.m. Meeting called to order in the Town Hall Conference Room. NZ SEP 19 A 1
Members present: Phil Pacino, Nate White and Dolores Carroll.
Guests present: Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner, Town Planner Ann Kreig, and Town
Meeting Members Bill Brown and Linda Philips.
Peter began with a review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles requiring action by the
Bylaw Committee.
Article 17: Replace Town Meeting with the Board of Selectmenas the authority permitted to
accept limited easements related to DPW construction and maintenance.
On motion of Dolores Carroll, seconded by Nate White, the Committee voted to recommend
Article 17 by a vote of 3-0-0.
Article 18: Authorizes the Board of Selectmen to approve the following fees, previously
approved by Town Meeting:
Town Clerk's fees
- laundromat fees
- gasoline storage fees
- building permit fees
- electrical permit fees
- dog license fees
On motion of Dolores Carroll, seconded by Nate White, the Committee voted to approve
Article 18 by a vote of 3-0-0.
Article 19: Amends the Organization Chart by consolidating departments and positions.
Article 19: Action pending.
Article 23: Petitioner, Linda Philips, proposes the appointment of a new Municipal Building
Committee for the renovation of the high school, consisting of eleven members, appointed for
a fixed term. The petitioner believes that a new committee would ensure that the renovation
would be completed in a more expedient, efficient and cost effective manner.
Article 23: Action pending.
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