Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. Harris and Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. MEET WITH JILL REDDISH – VERIZON FRANCHISE SERVICES
(7:00 p.m. - 7:28 p.m.)
Ms. Jill Reddish, a Verizon Franchise Service Manager, requested an extension of the delivery date of PEG access channels. Verizon is requesting that the time activating the PEG channels be extended for 90 days from the time the make ready work is completed and Verizon can begin implementing the service. She explained this project is very extensive and complicated.
Mr. Dardeno gave background on what the contract calls for and an update on the situation.
He stated with a little coordination it could be done quicker than 90 days.
Mr. Veno did not want to extend the time of contract; he wanted Verizon to pay for damages.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO EXTEND THE PEG ACTIVIATION
UNTIL OCTOBER 31, 2006 AS REFERENCED IN SECTION 6.1.3 IN THE FINAL
LICENSE GRANTED TO VERIZON placeNEW ENGLAND INCORPORATED.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-1 (MR. DARDENO OPPOSED)
2. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWNG NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2008:
JAMES LEONARD, 256 HAVERHILL ST.
NASOS PHILLIPS, 12 KRISTYN LANE
WILLIAM REED, 17 GRANDVIEW RD.
STEPHEN DICICCO, 10 MARBLEHEAD ST.
JOHN SELVERIAN, 29 VALLEY RD.
JOAN L. MULLALY,490 PARK ST.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY NASOS PHILLIPS
MR. VENO NASOS PHILLIPS
MR. DARDENO NASOS PHILLIPS
MR. HARRIS NASOS PHILLIPS
MR. MAUCERI NASOS PHILLIPS
3. OCTOBER TOWN MEETING INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS
Article 4 Amend Code – Add Zoning by-Law article XXI – Preserving Significant
Structures.
Members of the Historical Commission we present at meeting to comment on
Article 4.
Members of the Board requested the Community Planning Commission to send a letter to homeowners on the list notifying them their property could be affected and also informing them the CPC will hold a public hearing on the proposed bylaw Tuesday October 3, at 8:00 p.m.
Members of the Board decided to withhold their recommendation until a later date.
Article 1 Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers Committees
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. MAUCERI MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1
HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 2 Accept Chapter 79 of the Acts of 2006
Board of Selectmen has already voted to recommend.
Article 3 Amend Code – Add General By-Law Chapter 156 – Storm Management
Mr. Balukonis explained adoption of storm water management by- law is
consistent with federal requirement.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3
AMEND CODE – ADD GENERAL BY-LAW CHAPTER 156 – STORM WATER MANAGEMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 5 Authorize Naming of High School Stage
This article was dropped.
Article 6 Authorize Naming of Baseball Field
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6
AUTHORIZE NAMING OF BASEBALL FIELD.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 7 Amend FY2007 Operating Budget
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. MAUCERI MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 1
HEAR AND ACT ON REPORTS OF TOWN OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 8 Prior Years Bills
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE
PRIOR YEARS BILLS.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 18 Multi – Year Contract Extension – Hillview Function Hall and Pub Contact
Mr. George Stack, Chairman of the PersonNameHillview Commission, explained members of the PersonNameHillview Commission want the option for 5 year contract with 5 year option.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 18
MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION – HILLVIEW FUNCTION HALL AND PUB.
SECONDED BY: VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 20 Conveyance of Parcel of Town Owned Land – Ashwood Drive
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20
CONVEYANCE OF PARCEL OF TOWN OWNED LAND – ASHWOOD DRIVE.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 21 Conveyance of Parcel of Town Owned Land – Eisenhaure Pond Park
Board of Selectmen already recommends.
Article 22 Conveyance of Parcel of Town Owned Land – Eisenhaure Pond Park (Lot B)
Board of Selectmen already recommends.
Article 23 Land Transfer – Juniper Road
This Article was pulled.
Article 24 Street Acceptances – Mentus Farm Lane
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 24
STREET ACCEPTANCE – MENTUS FARM LANE.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 25 Youth Services Study Committee
Members of the NRYSSA were present for the meeting.
The Board of Selectmen had objection to hiring Youth Service Manager. They preferred option of the Board of Selectmen at Town Meeting would be to appoint a study committee to investigate the options for best serving the town’s youth and to report back to the April 2007 Town Meeting.
Mr. Mauceri explained the board’s proposal for a study committee is not a move to delay anything NRYSSA is doing. The Board has a concern about hiring the youth director as a town employee with funds raised by NRYSSA without further study.
Mr. Dardeno disagreed with other members of the Board; he was not in favor of putting this proposal off until April.
Mr. Veno was not in favor of making the youth services director a town employee and will support the appointment of a study committee to report back in April.
Mr. O’Leary did not favor a town employee for youth services director. He explained a study committee offers a more measured approach.
Mr. Harris explained it’s a money issue, and it didn’t seem feasible with the amount of information at the moment.
Chairman Mauceri noted recent meetings with staff from the Reading YMCA who could assist North Reading Youth Services.
Mark Hall, representing NRYSSA, asked if the Board would sponsor an article at the October Town Meeting that corrects defects in the petition article creating a Youth Services Committee under the Town by-laws. The Board deferred this article for later discussion.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 25
YOUTH SERVICES STUDY COMMITTEE.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 3-2 (Mr. Mauceri, Mr. Veno and Mr. O’Leary in favor. Mr. Dardeno
and Mr. Harris not in favor.)
Article 26 Establish Youth Services Committee
This article allows the Town Administrator to appoint youth services director. This section was inserted in the warrant under section 90-2 Powers and Duties. NRYSSA members agreed to this change after meeting with the Town Administrator.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO ESTABLSH NEW ARTICLE 26 ESTABLISHING YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE AS PUT FORTH UNDER TOWN ADMINISTRATOR FOR CONSIDERATION WITH STATED MODIFICATIONS.
SECONDED BY: MR DARDENO
MR. MAUCERI STATED ALL THOSE IN FAVOR OF INSERTING THIS ARTICLE SAY AYE.
MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. O’LEARY AYE
MR. DARDENO AYE
MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. MAUCERI STATED THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATION AT TOWN MEETING.
Recess 9:43 P.M. – 9:46 P.M.
Article 12 Funding of Town Expenditures for Berry Project
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 12 FUNDING OF TOWN EXPENDITURES FOR BERRY PROJECT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 6 Amend FY2007 Operating Budget
Mr. Balukonis explained calculation of FY2007 salary pool which includes funding for union contract settlements.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6 AMEND FY2007 OPERATING BUDGET
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Mr. Mauceri read death announcement of David Osgood, he offered condolences to the Osgood family.
Article 11 Funding for Actuarial Study
Mr. Balukonis, Town Administrator, explained the town will bring in an expert to review; the cost associated is $15,000, this would come from free cash.
MR. CHARIMAN, I MR. DARDENO, MOVE TO RECMOMMEND ARTICLE 11 FUNDING FOR ACTUARIAL STUDY.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Article 14 Middle School Modular Classrooms
Members of the Board of Selectmen agreed to remove the recommendation listed, they took no action prior.
Mr. Mauceri made a recommendation to make recommendation at town meeting.
#4. SIGN OCTOBER TOWN MEETING WARRANT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO SIGN THE OCTOBER 16, 2006 TOWN MEETING WARRANT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN (10:35 p.m.)
I, MR. VENO, MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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Date Joseph Veno, Clerk
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