HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-04-03 Planning Board MinutesInteragency Coordination
Board discussed possible request to other Boards to send us
a copy of their minutes.of their meetings, especially Board of
Public Works, Conservation Commission, Board of Selectmen, Fin
Com and School Committee. This should greatly enhance inter-depart-
mental communication and especially avert any "surprises" that
impact our Board directly or indirectly.
Personnel - Town Planner
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Discussed with Town Planner his willingness to contract with
Planning Board for employment for next year. He agreed,.subject
to Fin Com budgetry and Town Meeting approval.
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
C. Ke1 e-r
April 3,, 1978
Meeting convened at 7:40 P.M.
Correspondence
Mail reviewed.
Finances
Present: M. O'Brien
G.
Hines '
J.
Sturm
C.
Keller
G.
Paynter
Statement of Planning Board Accounts dated 4/3/78 reviewed.
Transferred $50.00 to Office Equipment Account for rental of type--
writer to type final draft of By-laws for printing. Schedule of
Department Bills Payable dated 4/3/78 in amount of $163.63 reviewed
and approved.
Reading Center.
Map text drafts written by Bob Mayerson to explain the use and
purpose for each map i.e. Business & Service Use, Non Residential
Floor Area, Existing Building Uses, Parking Supply Demand and
Vehicular Facilities reviewed. Latter map was at printers and not
available for review.
Discussed the "character" and business climate of Reading Center,
including the small scale of businessesand business offices. These.
seem to best meet the needs of Reading population.
April 6th is Candidates Night at Reading High School, and Planning
Board will display,. the above maps for general public information.
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Universal Engineering
Draft of response letter dated 3/31/78 to Universal Engin-
eering read and approved. Letter to be discussed with Town Coun-
sel Cohen along with letter of November 10, 1977 to get his
thoughts regarding Universal Engineering's additional bill to us.
Zoning - Old Lots
Public Hearing on proposed amendment to Old Lots provision
by-law scheduled for April 26th.
121A Redevelopment
McNeil Associates Hearing scheduled for April 18th.
Annual Town Meeting
Presentation discussed.
Community Facilities - Library
George Hines reported on Library Bldg. presentation at April
3rd meeting, which was very similar to presentation we heard here
last week.. About 35 people attended mostly elderly, some quest-
ions on impact on Real Estate Tax. Architecit was not present.
Solid Waste
Discussed solid waste disposal in view of fact that incinera-
tor is closed. The Planning Board has not been informed at all by
Board of Public Works as to their plans or impact.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M..
Respectfully submitted,
C. Keller