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Board of Selectmen Minutes 12/19/2006
MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006

Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Dardeno, Mr. Veno, Mr. Harris and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.

1.  MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 4, 2006 EXECUTIVE SEESION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR .VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 4, 2006 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
#2 CORRESPONDENCE
No correspondence

#3 PUBIC COMMENT
No public comment

#4      7:15pm PUBLIC HEARING – WATER RATES AND CAPITAL PLAN
Mr. Mauceri read meeting Notice of Water Rates and Capital Plan Hearing to discuss and hear the plan regarding assessment, debt and water rates from Mr. Hanlon, Director of Public Works.  Mr. Hanlon read from the booklet Water System Capitol Plan.  The Board discusses residential breaks and commercial breaks.  

MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ADOPT THE WATER SYSTEMS CAPITAL PLAN DATED DECEMBER, 2006.

SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)

7:55 CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING









MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
WATER RATES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ADOPT A SEASONAL WATER RATE FOR THE SUMMER WATER BILLING QUARTERS (FROM AMY THROUGH NOVEMBER) BY ADDING A THIRD TIER TO THE EXISTING WATER RATES FOR THAT PERIOD SUCH THAT ANY WATER USE ABOVE 440 GALLONS PER DAY SHALL BE CHARGES AT THE THIRD TIER RATE OF $11.38 PER 1,000 GALLONS.

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO INCREASE THE SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT CHARGE FOR NEW CONNECTIONS TO THE NORTH READING WATER SYSTEM FROM $1,000 PER CONNECTION TO $2,000 PER CONNECTION.

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
5. CHANGE OF D/B/A/
MR. CHAIRMEN, I MR VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE PETITION OF ONE STOP LIQUORS, INC., 265 MAIN STREET, TO ELIMINATE THE D/B/A OF KIPPY’S LIQUORS AND TO BE IDENTIFIED BY THE CORPORATE NAME OF ONE STOP LIQUORS, INC.

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
6.  APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE TO FILL A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007:

                JOHN FREW, addressStreet11 NICHOLS STREET

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          MR. O’LEARY     NOT PRESENT
                        MR. VENO:               AYE
                        MR. DARDENO:    AYE
                        MR. HARRIS:     AYE
                        MR. MAUCERI:    AYE
UNANIMOUS (4-0)




MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
DETAIL CONSTABLES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS DETAIL CONSTABLES TO FILL A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2007.

                KARL BERG
                JERRY BERG

SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          MR O’LEARY      NOT PRESENT
                        MR. VENO:               AYE
                        MR. DARDENO:    AYE
                        MR. HARRIS:     AYE
                        MR. MAUCERI:    AYE
VOTED:  UNANIMOUS (4-0)
FIRE MANAGEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR AREPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE FIRE MANAGEMENT STUDY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007.

                DAVID HARLOW(FIRE CHIEF)
                EDWARD NOLAN(POLICE CHIEF DESIGNEE)
                ANDY NICOLS(UNION REPRESENTATIVE)
                RICHARD NASH(UNION REPRESENTATIVE)
                BARRY GALVIN(UNION REPRESENTATIVE)
                PHILIP DARDENO(BOARD OF SELECTMEN)
                JOSEPH VENO(BOARD OF SELECTMEN)
                ALAN WOLPIN(FINANCE COMMITTEE)

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          MR. O’LEARY     NOT PRESENT
                        MR. VENO:               AYE
                        MR. DARDENO:    AYE
                        MR. HARRIS:     AYE
                        MR. MAUCERI:    AYE
UNANIMOUS (4-0)
Mr. Dardeno is ready to come in at the beginning of January, 2007 and have a packet ready to present to the Board of Selectmen.





MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO DESIGNAGE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AS MUNICIPAL HEARINGS OFFICER PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 148A FOR THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2007 TO DECEMBER 31, 2007.

SECONDED:               DR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
WATER COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR.HARRIS, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER TO THE WATER COMMISSION TO FILL A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009.

        KARL TOUET, addressStreet10 HILLVIEW ROAD
        JOSEPH MAROTTA, addressStreet411 PARK STREET
        JOANNA MILLER, addressStreet5 HILLVIEW ROAD
        DICK OEST, addressStreet44 CHESTNUT STREET

SECONDED:               MR. VENO
VOTED:          MR. O’LEARY     NOT PRESENT
                        MR. VENO:               KARL TOUET, JOSEPH MAROTTA
                        DR. DARDENO:    KARL TOUET, JOSEPH MAROTTA
                        MR. HARRIS:     KARL TOUET, JOSEPH MAROTTA
                        MR. MAUCERI:    KARL TOUET, JOSEPH MAROTTA

MR. HARRIS WANTS TO RECOMMEND JOSEPH MAROTTA FOR REAPPOINTMENT.
7.  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:

        B&D GOLF ENTERPRISES (HILLVIEW)
        BEYOND BAGELS
        country-regionplaceCHINA CUISINE
        DAIRY QUEEN
        DUNKIN DONUTS (addressStreet13 MAIN STREET)
        DUNKIN DONUTS (addressStreet289 MAIN STREET)
        GATHERINGS, INC.
        HORSESHOE LOUNGE


MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
MARIOS PIZZA AND SUBS
        MIIT, INC. D/B/A SUBWAY
        placeNORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB
        PICCADILLY PUB
        PRO LANES
        RAPHAEL’S PLACE AND CATERING
        RISTORANTE DANIELA
        RYER’S STORE
        S&M SUBWAY OF NORTH READING, INC.
        THE BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE
        THE HORNET’S NEST
        THE LOBSTER CLAW
        THOMASON CLUB, INC.

SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)

Mr. Balukonis notes that Wendy’s did not resubmit and Mr. Veno suggests that we contact them and let them know.
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:

        B&D GOLF ENTERPRISES (HILLVIEW)
        country-regionplaceCHINA CUISINE
        HORSESHOE LOUNGE
        PICCADILLY PUB
        RISTORTANTE DANIELA
        THE BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE

SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENCES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31 ,2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.

        placeNEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE AND REDEMPTION
        ONE STOP LIQUORS, INC. (KIPPY’S)
SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)



MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MART 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.

        CHRISTOPHER’S MARKET
        RYER’S STORE

SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)

Phil Lombardo and Andy Lautenbacher present Hess Express(DB Mart Convenience Store).  Trying to get the back taxes paid and to move on but no one is giving them the information.  They are asking the Board to approve the renewal so the transfer can take place.   Mr. Lombardo is trying to get  from DB Mart the amount of back taxes owed, but DB Mart is not returning calls or answering letters. Mr. Mauceri suggests that alcohol not be sold and will not get a license until the issue is resolved.  Mr. Balukonis suggests to issue a license for one year and then come back and give the Board an update.

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, HESS EXPRESS DB MART CONVENIENCE STORES, HESS LICENSE TO BE RE-VISITED BY THE REQUIREMENT OF ALL ABCC COMPLIANCE MATTERS BE RESOLVED NO LATER THEN APRIL 30, 2007 AND THAT A SHOW CAUSE HEARING BE SCHEDULED AFTER THIS DATE IF THE SITUATION IS UNRESOLVED.

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)













MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31 ,2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        B&D GOLF ENTERPRISES (HILLVIEW)

SECONDED BY:    MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
LIVERY LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO,  MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING LIVERY LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        placeNORTH READING TRANSPORTATION

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        CANDLEWOOD LANES
        LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
        PRO LANES
        THE BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)

Mr. Balukonis noted that Walmart  did not respond to the license renewal.  He will instruct Walmart to renew or remove.  Mr. Balukonis will send a letter to
Walmart and they will need to respond by January 1, 2007.










MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
JUKEBOX
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        LOYAL ORDER OR MOOSE

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
CLUB LICENSE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLUB/ALL ALCOHOL LICNESE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        THOMSON CLUB

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
FRATERNAL CLUB LICENSE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB/ALL ALCOHOL LICNESE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
        placeNORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)
COMMON VICTUALLER/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

        MARIO’S PIZZA AND SUBS
        CityplaceBOSTON’S BEST ROAST BEEF (PRO LANES)

SECONDED BY:    MR .DARDENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)





MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
8.  TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT:
1. Town has heard a formal response from Verizon since the letter went out last month.   Mr. Dardeno said he went with Comcast to figure out how to negotiate contract with Verizon and they have till December 27, 2006.  Mr. Dardeno suggests holding a public meeting on January 8, 2007.  Both parties will have to agreed on something.  Mr. Balukonis will send a letter and will satisfy legal requirements.  A structured process will follow to take action.
2. Would like Selectmen to approve collective bargaining agreement between town and TWA.  Mr. Balukonis will discuss police and firefighters issue during executive session.
3. FY2008 Budget submitted to Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee.  
4. Police Department received $49,875 for State-funded Community Policing grant.  Mr. Balukonis thanked the members and the chief in securing grants on behalf of the town.  There are certain items that the funding is earmarked for.
________________________________________________________________________
9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Harris would like to with everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Mr. Veno echos what Mr. Harris said and he safe of the roads.

Mr. Dardeno wishes everyone Happy Holidays and best wishes to all for a Happy New Year.

Mr. Mauceri will meet with Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Dardeno to form a cable access corporation and will get it rolling the beginning of the year.  Would also like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year
________________________________________________________________________
#10 EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:35PM:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF LITIGATION STRATEGY AND WILL ADMIT CPC AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.

SECONDED:               MR. DARDENO
VOTED:          MR. MAUCERI:    AYE
                        MR. DARDENO:    AYE
                        MR. HARRIS:     AYE
                        MR. O’LEARY:    NOT PRESENT
                        MR. VENO:               AYE
UNANIMOUS (4-0)

MR. O’LEARY ARRIVED AT 8:45PM


MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2006
10:45PM the Board return to open session.

ADJOURN    10:45pm
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO ADJOURN.

SECONDED BY:    MR. VENO
VOTED:          UNANIMOUS (4-0)













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DATE                                                    JOSEPH VENO, CLERK