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READING BUSINESS PARK ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES
September 16, 1998, 7:30 p.m., Berger Room
Present: Bob Lelacheur, Mike Flammia, John Coote, Don Stroeble,
George Hines, Dick McDonald, Bob Nordstrand, David Nugent, Neil
Sullivan, Lisa Smith (Grubb 8v Ellis), Assistant Town Manager Russell
Dean, Town Manager Peter Hechenbleikner.
The meeting was called to order by George Hines at 7:35 p.m.
A discussion took place on proposals and schedules. A handout was
prepared by Grubb & Ellis and distributed to those in attendance. The
handout showed a list of those who had received the bid package, as well
as comments from Grubb & Ellis on the possibility of submitting a bid.
Jim Laurila from Camp Dresser 8v McKee noted the comprehensive site
report was due on 1/ 1/99. Samples are scheduled for October for this
report. These will be prepared for submittal to the state.
A groundwater report indicated similar conditions to those taken when
the Homart development was being considered (1990). Iron and
manganese levels were similar to that period.
Methane readings were fine and consistent with what had been found in
the past.
The final closure design is to be done by 7/1/99.
Capping will be complete 11/30/00.
On the 10-year gas well: Jim Laurila expected drop due to 30 feet of
waste - good for landfill - the leaching process has continued.
Zero readings next to "car" wells were an unexpected pleasant surprise.
A preliminary review of the criteria for evaluations was discussed.
Selectman Hines indicated the committee would like to see the criteria
simplified. It was agreed a revised summary sheet would be prepared
and distributed to the Committee for review.
Peter Hechenbleikner mentioned he was continuing to follow through
with our state legislators regarding the special act to abandon easement.
Selectman Hines made a motion to adjourn at 8:30 p.m.. Flammia
second. Unanimous vote.