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Town of Reading Rules Committee
Minutes No. 3, June 20, 1989
The Committee met in the Library Conference Room at 7:30 P.M. Members
present were:
H. Higgott
V. Adams
G. Theophanis
F. VanMagness
V. Carlson
R. Lynch
C. D. Smith
S. Nitzsche
Minutes No. 2 were accepted unanimously.
The agenda prepared by G. Theophanis was reviewed with priorities
assigned. Rules were first discussed. Nos. 2 + 3 - low; New rule to suspend
the"rules - medium; New rule getting main motion in writing - low; New rule
mandating motion first, discussion late - low; No. 12 - low, No. 17 low.
Next the issues were prioritized as follows: Annual budget mechanics - high;
expanded Town Meeting Schedule - high, conflict between moving the question
and right of all inhabitants to speak at Town Meeting medium; prior zoning
for sale of Town-owned land - medium; availability of Town counsel to Town
Meeting members - low; handling of Town Meeting sessions on holidays - high;
standing committee on land use high; staving meeting on time - low;
reconsideration high; bylaw on time of annual precinct meeting - high.
Suggestion by F. VanMagness - make Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting
the convening of precinct meetings.
It was decided to invite the moderator to the next meeting and get his
comments on and additions to our agenda. Each member will review the "high"
agenda items and be prepared for discussion.
Next meeting July 12.
Meeting adjourned 9:15 P.M.
R se fug submitted
G orge A h ophanis Clerk