Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at timeHour19Minute307:30 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Harris and Temporary Town Administrator David Hanlon
#1. EXECUTIVE SESSION.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH NON-UNION PERSONNEL, AND FURTHER, THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR REGULAR BUSINESS.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI AYE
MR. DARDENO AYE
MR. HARRIS AYE
MR. O’LEARY AYE
MR. VENO AYE
timeHour20Minute108:10 P.M.
The Board returned to open session.
#2. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APROVE THE JUNE 15, 2006 WORKSHOP MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 19, 2006 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 19, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0-1 (MR. HARRIS ABSTAINED)
#3. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Harris and Mr. O’Leary requested copies of correspondence.
#4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
#5. LEGAL BILLS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JUNE 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,719.74 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $5,898.24
KOPELMAND AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 1,798.00
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) 290.00
THOMSON/WEST 733.50
TOTAL $8,719.74
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#6. PLEDGE OF LICENSE – BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE
Atty. James Senior was present to explain the Pledge and answer questions.
MR. CHARIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE PLEDGE OF THE COMMON VITURALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FROM TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT CORPORATION TO D.C.L. REALTY TRUST.
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#7. TOWN OWNED LAND – MUNICIPAL REVIEW
There was discussion regarding outstanding request to purchase town owned land. It was agreed that the Selectmen’s policy regarding the sale of town owned land should be reviewed, it is very restrictive.
The Board will be given copies of the old policies and this item will be placed on a future agenda.
NEXT MEETING
Chairman Mauceri suggested the Board’s next meeting be Tuesday, July 18th, jointly with the School Committee, at the Middle School at timeHour19Minute07:00 p.m. to discuss the Secondary Schools Building Committee’s proposal for a joint middle/high school and a possible warrant article seeking $1million for design plans for the October Town Meeting. Supt. Troughton will also invite the architect to the meeting to answer any questions.
Board members were in favor of this date for their next meeting. The Board will meet on the 7th and 21st in August. It was suggested that the start time be changed to timeHour19Minute07:00 p.m. All were in favor. This will require a policy change.
For the August meetings:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO WAIVE POLICY AND CHANGE THE START TIME OF THE AUGUST 7 AND 21, 2006 MEETINGS TO timeHour19Minute07:00 P.M.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#8. J. T. BERRY 40R BUDGET IMPACT
Mr. Hanlon informed the Board that he had requested the Department Heads involved with the 40R (Assessor, Inspectional, CPC, Fire) to provide him with the coat of services that will be provided for the 40R project. A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, July 13th to validate the numbers and discuss any part-time people, stipends or additional staff hours that will be required.
Fees collected are estimated at over $800,000 for inspectional services and approximately $100,000 for ConCom. Expenses are approximately $487,688. The Town should receive a one time check in the amount of$350,000 from DHCD for small capital preparation to offset costs. Lincoln Properties will provide the Town with an additional $150,000. Lincoln Properties want to be in the ground in March, with permits being issued in October and November, they are on the fast track to get all permits and be ready to start in the Spring.
The placeStateBerry 40R project is scheduled for a hearing before the Board of Appeals at timeHour19Minute307:30 p.m. on August 17th and Board members are invited to attend regarding the Town’s participation in the placeStateBerry project.
#9. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
FROM MR. BALUKONIS
· The Police Station Building Committee will be meeting on Wednesday at timeHour18Minute06:00 p.m. with the contractor of the project and the project manager to discuss delays and flooding.
· Damon Tavern repairs have been scheduled. John Welsh is on top of the project – eliminate leaks in the roof and chimney, painting and asbestos tiles in the basement floor. J. Welsh is getting a quote for the removal of the tiles. Expenses will be paid from the revolving fund. A review of the fire suppression system for the 2nd floor will be done.
· Reviews for all Department Heads have been scheduled.
· The Verizon Agreement is back all signed.
FROM MR. HANLON
· Storm Water Management – the Town has to comply with the Federal regulations every year. The Town will have to adopt by-laws at the October Town Meeting. Malcolm Perini is preparing them. Rules and regulations will also have to be adopted (but not by Town Meeting). The Storm Water Advisory Group will have a public hearing on the by-laws and will require a recommendation from CPC. The Board can attend the public hearing or wait until the informational hearings for Town Meeting.
#10. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary
· The addressStreet41 Elm Street 40B Sub Committee has completed their work and will be making a recommendation to the Board of Appeals at their July 20th meeting.
· Mr. O’Leary would like to see a warrant article to name the baseball field at the high school in honor of Frank Carey. He is not sure where this should come from (BOS or School – on School property).
Mr. Harris
· Glad to see the Police Details have been paid and S & R is working again on Rt. 62.
Mr. Hanlon said the Town will be providing a punch list to Mass Highway before the project is completed – there still needs to be line painting, signs and traffic lights turned on. There are placeCityADA issues at Freedom and Park Streets that need to be addressed before the lights are turned on.
· Mr. Harris felt the 4th of July Committee did an awesome job.
Mr. Veno
· Mr. Veno also felt the 4th of July Committee did an outstanding job and thanked all the volunteers for their time.
Mr. Dardeno
§ Mr. Dardeno also thanked the 4th of July Committee.
§ Mr. Dardeno reminded the Board that they need to schedule some time with the Cable Committee to start negotiations with Comcast. He would hope that this could happen before January to give the Committee ample time to prepare. Mr. Mauceri said they could meet after placePlaceNameOctober PlaceTypeTown Meeting.
Mr. O’Leary
§ Mr. O’Leary asked about the Stop sign at Haverhill/Bow Streets – Mr. Hanlon will check into this with the Police Department.
Mr. Mauceri
§ Mr. Mauceri announced that recording secretary, Jodi Sponzo, will be resigning the end of August. She has done a great job and will be missed.
§ Mr. Mauceri thanked the 4th of July Committee for a great celebration and all their hard work and also the Police and Fire Departments.
§ Mr. Mauceri reminded everyone that donations may be made to the 4th of July Committee through the Town Hall.
#11. EXECUTIVE SESESION (timeHour21Minute559:55 PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL CONVENE IN OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
timeHour22Minute510:05 P.M. The Board returned to open session.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO RATIFY THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND THE NORTH READING SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2005 TO JUNE 30, 2008.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-1-1 (MR. O’LEARY AGAINST, MR. HARRIS ABSTAINED)
ADJOURN (timeHour22Minute710:07 PM)
I, MR. VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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Date Joseph Veno, Clerk
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