MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Dardeno, Mr. Veno, and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 19, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 19, 2006 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. HARRIS AND MR. O’LEARYARRIVED AT 7:04PM
2.CORRESPONDENCE:
No correspondence requested.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
John Firriello from Sullivan Road in North Reading requested an update on the Verizon situation. Mr. Dardeno explained Comcast and Verizon are working on an agreement. Once the agreement is signed it should be up and running within a week but not sure when it will be signed.
Mr. Veno wants to request a hearing and start fining Verizon.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PROCESS AND A SHOW CAUSE HEARING WITH VERIZON ON NOT MEETING THEIR GUIDELINES IN THE CONTRACT ON PROVIDING THE PEG ACCESS FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
4. TOWN MEETING DATES:
7:25 p.m. Mr. Mauceri called the Public Hearing to order and he read from the notice.
7:30 p.m. the Public Hearing was closed and the following motion was made:
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER 2-4-1, MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2007 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS:
MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007
APRIL 9, 2007
OCTOBER 1, 2007
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. LEGAL BILLS
MR. CHAIRMAN, MR. VENO, MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER, 2006 IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,842.42 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE,P.C.(GENERAL) $3,589.92
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE,P.C.(LABOR) 2,340.50
EISENHAURE POND PARK 3,255.00
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION 175.00
THOMSON WEST 482.00
TOTAL $9,942.42
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UANIMOUS (4-0)
Mr. O’Leary was not present for the vote.
6. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. DARDENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES TO FILL TERMS THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009 (2 VACANCIES)
DAVID CORES, addressStreet9 OAKDALE RD.(INCUMBENT)
KAREN VITALE, addressStreet30 STRAWBERRY LANE (INCUMBENT)
KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL, addressStreet44 BURROUGHS ROAD
SECONDED: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: DAVID CORES AND KAREN VITALE
MR. VENO: DAVID CORES AND KAREN VITALE
MR. DARDENO: DAVID CORES AND KAREN VITALE
MR. HARRIS: DAVID CORES AND KAREN VITALE
MR. MAUCERI: DAVID CORES AND KAREN VITALE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007
MARTIN’S POND RECLAMATION STUDY COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. DARDENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE MARTIN’S POND RECLAMATION TUDY COMMITTEE TO FILL A TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009: (VACANCIES – NO – LIMIT)
LIDA JENNEY, 6 SHORE ROAD(INCUMBENT)
KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL, 44 BURROUGHS ROAD
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: LIDA JENNEY
MR. VENO: LIDA JENNEY
MR. DARDENO: LIDA JENNEY
MR. HARRIS: LIDA JENNEY
MR. MAUCERI: LIDA JENNEY
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. DARDENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS TO THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009: (2 VACANCIES)
MABEL DIFRANZA, addressStreetaddressStreet25 BOW ST. (INCUMBENT)
PATRICK O’ROURKE, addressStreetaddressStreet1 PEABODY ST. (ASSOCIATE MEMBER)
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. MAUCERI: AYE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. LICENSE RENEWALS
COMMON VICTUALLER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJEC TOT ALL REGULATORY REPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
WENDY’S
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMIATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
WAL-MART
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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8. FY 2008 DEPARTMENT BUDGET PRESENTATIONS
Town Clerk-Barbara Stats talked about town clerk and elections budget. Mr. Mauceri thanked Barbara for getting the website up and running and it was recognized by the government.
Elder Affairs-Mary Prenney presented the Elder Affairs budget. Mrs. Prenney told the Board of the success they had last year with the fire department program that put fire alarms and carbon dioxide detectors in elderly citizens houses.
Library-Library Director Helena Minton presented the Library budget and said she would like the library to be opened 3 extra hours a week. She said she is trying to meet mandates to keep accreditation with the small budget that they have. Mr. O’Leary thanked CityplaceHelena for all she has done with the library with the little money that they do receive. Mr. Mauceri inquired about the state of the building and new security system they want to install.
Community Planning-Heidi Griffin presented the CPC budget and stated that they really need a new copy machine.
Health- Health Agent Martin Fair made a presentation. He talked about mosquito control and acquiring a non-take home vehicles.
8:50 pm – took a 5 minute break
8:55pm meeting called back to order
Parks and Recreation – Brian Wood and members of the Recreation Committee were present to make a presentation. They discussed the need to renovate Kids Spot. Mike Prisco talked the Dog Park and about the possibility of moving the location. March 2nd is the date of the Parks/Recreation fund raiser.
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Code Enforcement-Zoning Enforcement Officer Jim DeCola presented this budget.
9. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CityplaceLINCOLN PROPERTIES
Mr. Balukonis updated the Board about Lincoln Properties and the Berry site on Lowell Road.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO SIGN THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND GRANT OF ACCESS FOR LAND LOCATED ON LOWELL ROAD (FORMER J.T. BERRY SITE) TO LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY SUBJECT TO TOWN COUNSEL REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0
ABSTAIN: MR. DARDENO
1. Mr. Balukonis talked about the ABCC license transfer of Hess Express.
2. At the next Board meeting the Fire Chief will complete his budget presentation.
3. Mr. Balukonis recommends a full assessment center of the selection of fire and police chief instead of written examination.
4. Mr. Balukonis was happy to report that the Town website was recognized by the Massachusetts Campaign for Open Government.
5. Department of Elder Affairs received at $2,600 gift from Teradyne which will be used for their Fire Safety Program in 2007.
6. Mr. Balukonis would like to use $3,500 for software for regarding other town statistics and how they are fairing with regard to North Reading.
10. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr.Dardeno – Congratulations to Bridgett Kubierschky who retired from the library . He complimented the Town Administrator for motivating his people and the town getting recognized for its great website. On February 6, 2007 the library will start it’s the Library reads program. Regarding the Fire Study, he has read it over and pulled out the top 3 important issues out of 82 recommendations. He will have his recommendations ready this month and said the firefighters involved did a great job getting it together.
Mr. Mauceri wants the Board to schedule an off sight workshop for the Board. He suggested dinner at Hillview and then adjourn to a meeting room.
Mr. O’Leary toured the police station on Friday and everything looks good. They are making good progress.
MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JANUARY 8, 2007
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:55PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF PENDING LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGIES, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: MR. MARUCERI: AYE
MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
12:00am the Board return to open session
ADJOURN 12:00AM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
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DATE JOSEPH VENO, CLERK
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