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. O’Leary, and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
#1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 20, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 20, 2006 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 3-0-1(ABSTAIN MR. O’LEARY)
#2. CORRESPODENCE:
Mr. Veno requested a copy of the Verizon adjusted rates
Mr. Dardeno arrived at 7:07AM.
#3. PUBLIC COMMENT:.
John Firriello was present and asked questions regarding Verizon.
Mr. Dardeno explained to Mr. Firriello that a letter of non-compliance had been sent to Verizon on November 27, 2006. Verizon has a 30 day period to respond. Mr. Dardeno talked to Verizon and Comcast today, December 4, 2006 and Verizon and Comcast met. Mr. Dardeno will mediate to resolve the issue in the next 30 days.
#4. LEGAL BILLS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $ 13,339.21 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $10,456.21
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 2,883.00
TOTAL $13,339.21
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#5. OTM ARTICLES
ARTICLE 21
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO AUTHORIZE REP. BRADLEY JONES, JR., TO PETITION THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 97 OF HE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, FOR A HOME RULE PETITION AS VOTED IN ARTICLE 21 AT THE OCTOBER 2006 TOWN MEETING.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UANIMOUS (5-0)
ARTICLE 22
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO AUTHORIZE REP. BRADLEY JONES, JR., TO PETITION THE MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL COURT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 97 OF HE AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION, FOR A HOME RULE PETITION AS VOTED IN ARTICLE 22 AT THE OCTOBER 2006 TOWN MEETING.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Finance department approved the 2007 Tax Rate which is $10.82 and just 17 cent
increase over 2006 rate. Tax bills will be mailed on December 29, 2006.
Mr. Balukonis discussed his Report for December 4, 2006.
#6. RMLD PLAN 1910
Chairman Mauceri read the Notice of Public Hearing.
Brian Smith, a representative from the RMLD was present at the meeting.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO GRANT THE PETITION OF READING MUNICIPAL LIGHT DEPARTMENT TO LOCATE A POLE ON PARK STREET AS SHOWN IN PLAN NUMBER 1910 DATED 11-8-2006.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#7. VERIZON PLAN #456
Chairman Mauceri reads the Notice of Public Hearing.
Bob Grassia, a manager with Verizon New England Inc. was present for Verizon.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO GRANT THE PETITION OF VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. TO LOCATE CONDUIT ON MT. VERNON STREET AS SHOWN IN PLAN NUMBER 456 DATED 11-13- 2006.
SECONDED BY MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
MASS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY
Mr. Balukonis informed the Board that the Massachusetts School Building Authority has requested separate votes for the Statement of Interest for the Batchelder School, Middle and High Schools.
SEE SEPARATE MINUTES ATTACHED.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO APPROVE A PORTION OF THE MONDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2006 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING REGARDING THE MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL BUILDING AUTHORITY STATEMENT OF INTEREST FOR THE BATCHELDER SCHOOL.
SECOND: MR. VENO
VOTED UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#8. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES TO FILL TERMS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007:
JOHN FIRRIELLO, addressStreet1 SULLIVAN RD.
PAUL DORSEY, addressStreet18 MAGNOLIA RD.
HAROLD REYNOLDS, addressStreet109 PARK ST.
THOMAS DUPUIS, addressStreet98 OLD ANDOVER RD.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. MAUCERI: AYE
COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES TO FILL TERMS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009:
MARGARET ROBERTSON, addressStreet374 PARK ST.
NORMA PIERCE, addressStreet4 CAROLINE RD.
HEATHER HOWELL, addressStreet6 CHESTER RD.
EILEEN VERNEY, addressStreet225 HAVERHILL ST.
SECONDED BY: MR O’LEARY
VOTED:
MR. O’LEARY: Margaret Robertson, Norma Pierce, Heather Howell.
MR. VENO: Margaret Robertson, Norma Pierce, Heather Howell
MR. DARDENO: Margaret Robertson, Norma Pierce, Heather Howell
MR. HARRIS: Margaret Robertson, Norma Pierce, Heather Howell
MR. MAUCERI: Margaret Robertson, Norma Pierce, Heather Howell
Mr. Veno informed the Board that the Chairman of the Commission has asked that Eileen Verney not be appointed at this time.
HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP TO FILL TERMS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009:
STEPHEN DALY, addressStreet16 NORTH ST.
JOHN MAGAZZU, JR., addressStreet4 DEER RUN DRIVE
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Stephen Daly, John Magazzu, Jr.
MR. VENO: Stephen Daly, John Magazzu, Jr.
MR. DARDENO: Stephen Daly, John Magazzu, Jr.
MR. HARRIS: Stephen Daly, John Magazzu, Jr.
MR. MAUCERI: Stephen Daly, John Magazzu, Jr.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO FILL TERMS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009:
JONATHAN CODY, addressStreet57 SPRUCE RD.
NASOS PHILLIPS, addressStreet12 KRISTYN LANE
GREGORY CAPANO, addressStreet9 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
JOHN SELVERIAN, addressStreet29 VALLEY RD.
JOAN MULLALY, addressStreet490 PARK ST.
WILLIAM REED, addressStreet17 GRANDVIEW RD.
JAMES LEONARD, addressStreet286 HAVERHILL ST.
STEPHEN DICICCO, addressStreet10 MARBLEHEAD ST.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
Mr. O’Leary recommended they have 2 terms to fill and to reappoint Jonathon Cody.
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Jonathon Cody, Nasos Phillips
MR. VENO: Jonathon Cody, Nasos Phillips
MR. DARDENO: Jonathon Cody, Nasos Phillips
MR. HARRIS: Jonathon Cody, Nasos Phillips
MR. MAUCERI: Jonathon Cody, Nasos Phillips
TAXATION AID COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER TO THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE TO FILL A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009:
ALLEN CAPRONI (BOARD OF ASSESSORS REPRESENTATIVE)
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: MR. CAPRONI
MR. VENO: MR. CAPRONI
MR. DARDENO: MR. CAPRONI
MR. HARRIS: MR. CAPRONI
MR. MAUCERI: MR. CAPRONI
HILLVIEW COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION TO FILL TERMS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009:
GEORGE STACK, 11 SWAN POND RD.
MICHAEL GIUNTA, addressStreet33 TOWER HILL RD.
NASOS PHILLIPS, addressStreet12 KRISTYN LANE
FRANCIS HACHEY, addressStreet7 WYOMING AVE.
JOHN SILVESTRO, addressStreet35 LINWOOD AVE.
JOHN SPENCER, addressStreet335 HAVERHILL ST.
PAUL DORSEY, addressStreet18 MAGNOLIA RD.
Mr. O’ Leary is recommending George Stack and Michael Giunta be re-appointed.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: George Stack, Michael Giunta
MR. VENO: George Stack, Michael Giunta
MR. DARDENO: George Stack, Michael Giunta
MR. HARRIS: George Stack, Michael Giunta
MR. MAUCERI: George Stack, Michael Giunta
BOARD OF APPEALS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF APPEALS TO FILL A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009:
JOSEPH KEYES, addressStreet10 SWAN POND RD.
NASOS PHILLIPS, addressStreet12 KRISTYN LANE
ANDREW RALPH MARTIGNETTI, addressStreet15 LEE RD.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
Mr. O’Leary recommended the appoint of Joseph Keyes.
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Joseph Keyes
MR. VENO: Joseph Keyes
MR. DARDENO: Joseph Keyes
MR. HARRIS: Joseph Keyes
MR. MAUCERI: Joseph Keyes
#9. LICENSE RENEWALS
COMMON VICTUALLER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
ANDREA’S HOUSE OF PIZZA
CAPTAIN PIZZA
HOLIE DONUT VII LLC D/B/A DUNKIN DONUTS (WASH. ST.)
KITTY’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT
PAPA GINOS
SHAW’S SUPERMARKETS
CityplaceSUNRISE BAGELS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
KITTY’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
EAST GATE LIQUORS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CONVENIENCE PLUS
TEDESCHI FOOD SHOPS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CLASS I
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
BOBCAT OF CityplaceBOSTON
DYAR SALES
placeNORTH READING MOTOR SPORTS
THE HONDA BARN
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CLASS II
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A & J MOTORS
BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
GREENBRIAR CLASSIC MOTORS
placeNORTH READING AUTO SALES
P & T AUTO SALES
ROUTE 28 MOTORS EXCHANGE
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: 4-0-1 (MR. O’LEARY ABSTAINED)
CLASS III
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS III LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
SECONDED: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENOMOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
KITTY’S RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
PAPA GINOS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
JUKEBOX
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENOMOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
PAPA GINOS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#10. BERRY PROJECT
Mr. David Hanlon, project coordinator, could not attend the meeting – a written report was reviewed.
#12. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. O’Leary: Comments regarding Route 62 and hopes that we do not lose sight of the
issues.
Encouraging everyone to vote tomorrow regarding the special election.
Mr. Harris: Ecstatic that the lines are painted on the bottom on Oakdale Road.
Mr. Veno: Reminds everyone to vote tomorrow in the special election.
Congratulates all the people who worked on North Reading’s first tree lightning ceremony. It went over great and about 200-225 people attended.
Mr. Dardeno: Attended the tree lighting ceremony and great that Santa came by. Remind every to get out and vote on Tuesday.
Hopes to have a package together at the next meeting between Comcast and Verizon. Also hopes that we will have a packet together for the Fire Study Committee and be ready to make final recommendations in January.
Mr. Mauceri: Went over the up-coming meeting dates because of the holidays and New Years. The next meeting is scheduled for December 19, 2006 and then on January 8, 2007 which is a regular meeting and discuss and set town meeting dates. December 19, 2006 will be reviewing water rates.
Mr. Balukonis and Mr. Mauceri had a tour of the police station last week. Progress is being made, the wiring is done and getting ready to close the place in so they can get some heat and continue working in the winter months.
There was a good turnout at the tree lighting ceremony and good to see Santa come down from the North Pole.
Mr. Mauceri reminded everyone vote in the special election to fund modulars for the overcrowding in the middle school.
#13. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:45pm:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. HARRIS LEFT THE MEETING AT 8:47pm.
10:00PM the Board returns to open session.
Adjourn (10:00PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED: MR. O’LEARY
VOTE: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
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DATE: JOSEPH VENO, CLERK
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