Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Harris and Town Administrator Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES: APRIL 24, 2006 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
MAY 3, 2006 REORGANIZATION MEETING
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 24, 2006 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0-1 (MR. HARRIS ABSTAINED)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 24, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0-1 (MR. HARRIS ABSTAINED)
MR. CHIARMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 3, 2006 REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence was requested by Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. Veno and Mr. Harris.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH 2006
Mr. Balukonis updated the Board stating that there are sufficient funds to cover the March legal bills but that additional funds will be needed to cover legal bills for April, May and June 2006.
Mr. Veno questioned the expenditures related to the pending contract with Verizon. Mr. Dardeno provided an update, stating that the contract negotiations are stalled because Verizon is not offering North Reading a similar deal that it has offered surrounding towns. Mr. Mauceri asked Mr. Dardeno if it would help the Cable Advisory Committee (CAC) if the board supported their position to not enter into a contract that offers less than what surrounding towns have received. Mr. Dardeno indicated that the support of the Board would help the CAC. There was a consensus among board members to support the CAC in their position.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,406.31 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $7,577.31
KOPELMAND AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 2,668.00
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) 652.50
EISENHAURE POND PARK (K&P) 1,058.50
BETTY E. WAXMAN, ARBITRATOR 450.00
TOTAL $12,406.31
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE – MASONIC LODGE
Mr. John Hudgins was present to describe the event.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO GRANT A ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO THE NORTH READING MASONIC LODGE, 283 PARK STREET FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD ON MAY 21, 2006 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 10:00 A.M. TO 3:30 P.M. SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
6. REVIEW LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mr. Mauceri reviewed the list of assignments.
7. J. T. BERRY 40R UPDATE
Mr. Mauceri provided an update stating that an agreement had been reached and that the attorneys were ironing out the details.
8. POLICE STATION UPDATE
Mr. Mauceri read aloud a letter from the Police Station Building Committee regarding their request to close Park Street from June 21, 2006 – August 18, 2006. A discussion followed with Mr. Mauceri stating that this proposal logistically makes the most sense.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO ENDORSE THE PLAN PROPOSED BY THE POLICE STATION BUILDING COMMITTEE.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
9. DICUSS POLICE CHIEF SELECTION PROCESS
Mr. Balukonis stated that the next Police Chief exam is scheduled for March 2007. Mr. Mauceri noted that an exam with as Assessment Center would be consistent with the selection process for Fire Chief. Mr. Balukonis stated that he would endorse that idea. A brief discussion followed and the board agreed that a Civil Service Exam along with an Assessment Center would be used to select the next Chief of Police.
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
§ Mr. Balukonis reviewed the status of the FY2006 budget which ends June 30, 2006. Mr. Balukonis made a recommendation to cover the shortfall in the salary pool.
§ Mr. Balukonis updated the board on the status of the police detail reimbursement for the Route 62 project. Mr. O’Leary requested an update on the Route 62 project and the PWED grant.
§ Mr. Balukonis discussed the FY07 budget. There was a discussion about what to do with the additional funds expected through Chapter 70.
§ Mr. Balukonis noted that the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee met last week regarding the adoption of Chapter 32B Section 18. The meeting, he said, was well attended and productive.
§ Mr. Balukonis referred to a letter from North Reading’s Minit and Militia regarding the Memorial Day Parade to be held May 29, 2006. Mr. Veno noted that the board will need to waive policy to address the parade issue because the Town Administrator did not receive the letter in a timely fashion.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO WAIVE POLICIES 1.9, 1.10 AND 7.12 “PARADES”.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPOINT THE NORTH READING MINIT AND MILITIA AS PARADE ORGANIZERS FOR THE 2006 MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
11. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dardeno
§ Mr. Dardeno welcomed Mr. Harris to the board.
Mr. Veno
§ Mr. Veno also welcomed Mr. Harris and congratulated Mr. O’Leary on his re-election.
Mr. Harris
§ Mr. Harris thanked everyone for their support and stated that he looks forward to the job ahead.
Mr. O’Leary
§ Mr. O’Leary welcomed Mr. Harris to the board.
§ Mr. O’Leary thanked everyone for their support during the recent election.
Mr. Mauceri
§ Mr. Mauceri noted that the next meeting will be on May 22nd for a public hearing and the regular meeting will be held on May 23, 2006.
§ Mr. Mauceri stated that the Town Administrator goals will be reviewed at the May 23rd meeting.
§ Mr. Mauceri noted that the Fire Study also needs to be discussed at the May 23rd meeting.
12. EXECUTIVE SESESION (9:30 PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY AND TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
ADJOURN (10:30 PM)
I, MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
_______________________________ ___________________________________
Date Joseph Veno, Clerk
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