Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Room B108 at North Reading High School in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’Leary, Mrs. Bailey, Town Administrator Greg Balukonis and Town Counsel Darren Kline.
1. SIGN THE MAY 2, 2006 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WARRANT
Mr. Mauceri noted that the warrant would be signed at 11:00 p.m., after the budget discussion and when the constable is present.
2. MINUTES: MARCH 20, 2006 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 20, 2006 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
3. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was requested by Mr. Mauceri.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE RENEWALS
Pro Lanes
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE THE BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE FOR PRO LANES, 160 MAIN STREET TO EXPIRE MAY 1, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
Candlewood Lanes
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE FOR ROCKET ENTERTAINMENT, INC. D/B/A CANDLEWOOD LANES, 35 MAIN STREET TO EXPIRE MAY 1, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. TOWN MEETING ISSUES
The Board of Selectmen reviewed the Articles in the Town Warrant. There was a discussion about the proper way to move Article 3 to the end of the Warrant and moving Article 28 up in the Warrant. Motions were made as follows:
Article 3
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF ARTICLE 3 UNTIL IMEDIATELY AFTER ARTICLE 29 HAS BEEN DISPOSED OF.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 13
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO RECOMMEND POSTPONING ARTICLE 13, “FY2006 BUDGET TRANSFERS”.
SECONDED BY: MRS. BAILEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 14
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MRS. BAILEY MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE PROPOSITION
2 ½ LIMIT COLUMN AS AMENDED ON THE “ORANGE UPDATE SHEET” AND INCLUDING THE MONEY FROM ARTICLE 28, IF APPROVED.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 21
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 21, “FUND PROJECT MANAGER FOR HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT”.
SECONDED BY: MRS. BAILEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 22
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 22, “FUND HILLVIEW CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS / PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT”.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 28
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MRS. BAILEY MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 28, “ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32B, SECTION 18”.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-1-1
Mr. Veno was opposed and Mr. O’Leary abstained.
7. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
§ Mr. Balukonis informed that board that the “orange sheet” indicated that updated information for Article 14, Operating Budget, would be made available to all Town Meeting attendees.
8. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dardeno
§ Mr. Dardeno congratulated the Board on reaching a “balanced budget”.
Mr. Veno
§ None
Mrs. Bailey
§ Mrs. Bailey asked the Town Administrator to advertise for a vacancy on the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Aide Committee.
Mr. O’Leary
§ None.
Mr. Mauceri
§ Mr. Mauceri noted an e-mail he had received from Mr. David Bornstein.
ADJOURN TO TOWN MEETING (6:40 P.M.)
During Town Meeting the following votes were taken:
Article 3
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO POSTPONE CONSIDERATION OF ARTICLE 3 UNTIL THURSDAY, MAY 18, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M., DANIEL H. SHAW AUDITORIUM, NORTH READING HIGH SCHOOL, PARK STREET, AND FURTHERMORE ARTICLE 3 WILL BE THE 1ST ORDER OF BUSINESS ON THIS DATE.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
RESCIND VOTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO RESCIND THE VOTES OF MARCH 20 AND MARCH 27, 2006 PLACING A PROPOSITION 2 ½ OVERRIDE QUESTION ON THE MAY 2, 2006 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION BALLOT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
SIGN ELECTION WARRANT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO SIGN THE MAY 2, 2006 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION WARRANT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN (10:45 P.M.)
I, MR. VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
_______________________________ ___________________________________
Date Joseph Veno, Clerk
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