HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-08-22 Planning Board MinutesLocal Transit Study Committee
Mr. Sturm reported on the status ofthe formation of the Tran--
sit Study Committee, including his own appointment as chairman pro-
tem and Chairman O'Brien's designation as his alternate. Mr.
Mayerson was requested to make arrangements for the Committee's
initial meeting on August 8, 1978.
All other business was tabled until the next meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 9.25 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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R. W. Mayerson
August 22,1978
Meeting convened at 8:00 PM
Correspondence
Mail reviewed.
Zoning Map Redraft
New Zoning Map reviewed by members.
Present: M. O'Brien
G. Hines
C. Keller
J. Sturm
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Mandatory Referral
Board reviewed proposed draft 3 of Article dated 8/22/78 and tabled
.for 2 to 3 weeks to give more time for other Boards and Departments
to respond to our proposal.
Nonconforming Lots
Reviewed Nonconforming Lots Article dated 8/22/78. This has not been
reviewed by Town Council as yet, so it was agreed to postpone until
after reviewed and approved by Town Council.
Transportation - Commuter Rail
M. O'Brien briefed the Board on the subject of the running of bus
service from Haverhill to Reading Depot for commuters to Boston.
The impact could obviously be substantial with parking, bus traffic,
etc. This could also likely bring in Salem, N.H. commuters from
Digital Corp. to their Woburn location. All of this could substantially
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increase Reading's M.B.T.A. assessments.
Municipal Space Study
Mr. Mayerson reports that he is in the process of rein.terview
ing certain department heads, and has developed and distributed
some statistics to the Personnel Subcommittee. He expects that
in 2 weeks he will have received their reports so that the Board
can wrap-up the study in time for the Fall Town Meeting.
Reading Center Development Plan
Review of slides to be presented at a subsequent inter-Board
Meeting in September showing what other communities have done,
deferred.
FY~'79 Budget-10a Reduction
Board could not come up with any sensible budget reduction in
the newly structured department to effect a loo budget reduct-
ion. Sharing a secretarial person was not deemed feasible or
economic.
Secretarial Position
Motion made and seconded and Board voted to authorize employment
of a part-time Secretarial person for 19 hours per week.
Board voted unanimously in favor.
Meeting Schedule
September Calendar for scheduled meetings and business approved.
Capital Outlay Plan
Board will submit a letter to Finance Committee on our plans.
Meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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