Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Harris, Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES: OCTOBER 30, 2006 SPECIAL MEETING; NOVEMBER 2, 2006 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE SESSION:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 30, 2006 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 30, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: (3-1) MR. HARRIS ABSTAINED
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 6, 2006 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 2, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: (3-1) MR. HARRIS ABSTAINED
2. CORRESPONDENCE:
No Correspondence.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Firriello of Sullivan Road in North Reading was present and discussed the Verizon issue with the Board. Mr. Dardeno explained the Verizon issue again. Mr. Veno said it is unacceptable and the issue should be resolved by now. Jill Reddish from Verizon was present and wants to meet with Comcast to discuss the equipment issues and hopes something gets resolved at this meeting.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO START THE PROCESS TO SEND A LETTER OF NON-COMPLIANCE TO VERIZON ON THE ISSUE OF NOT BEING CONNECTED ON THE DATES OF THE CONTRACT AS SPECIFIED AND TO GO FORWARD WITH THE HEARING.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
Mr. Mauceri would like to be present at the meeting. Mr. Dardeno will make phone calls.
4. SIGN DECEMBER 5, 2006 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION WARRANT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO SIGN THE DECEMBER 5, 2006 SPECIAL TOWN ELECTION WARRANT.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
Warrant for the override of the modular classrooms for the middle school.
5. FY08 PRELIMINARY BUDGET PRESENTATION:
Mr. Balukonis read the Town of North Reading Revenue Forecast paper he handed out. Board members should be receiving the budget book on December 15, 2006.
6. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
Mr. Balukonis hands the Debt Service Schedule and it is discussed.
7. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Harris thanks the seniors for a nice Thanksgiving Dinner.
Mr. Mauceri thanks Comcast for their contribution and Representative Brad Jones and Senator Bruce Tarr for their contributions for sponsoring a wonderful program.
Mr. Veno appreciates the annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner and says what a good time he has every year. He mentions the Friends on the Council on Aging and talks about their fundraiser.
Mr. Veno thanks Mr. and Mrs. Long for giving the town the opportunity to purchase their property at addressStreet194 Park Street and would like to pass on their offer at this time. Mr, Mauceri agrees that we should pass on purchasing it and he will call Mr. and Mrs. Long and inform them of the Boards decision.
Mr. Dardeno thanks everyone involved with the Thanksgiving program on Sunday. He also thanks Mr. and Mrs. Long for their kind offer but it would be a long process that would have to go to town meeting.
Mr. Veno congratulates the boys and girls sports teams for a great season.
Mr. Mauceri wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving on behalf of the Board of Selectmen.
8. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 8:20PM:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF PENDING LITIGATION AND STRATEGY, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
ROLL CALL
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. O’LEARY: N/A
MR. VENO: AYE
Mr. O’Leary arrives to executive session at 8:35PM.
9:00PM. The Board returns to open session.
ADJOURN (9:00PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE JOSEPH VENO, placeCLARK
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