Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. in the Room B-108 at North Reading High School in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. Harris, Mr. O’Leary, Town Administrator Greg Balukonis and Town Counsel Atty. Darren Klein.
#1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 19, 2007 MINUTES AS WIRTTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#2. BOARD OF HEALTH MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO TABLE THE BOARD OF HEALTH MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
The Town Administrator indicated the Board of Health must provide a written recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.
#3. TOWN MEETING ISSUES/OVERRIDE PRESENTATION
Mr. Mauceri explained the Board of Selectmen should take a position before the ATM on the format of a Proposition 2 ½ Override Question. Mr. O’Leary indicated the Board should support a 3 year Override Question.
Mr. Dardeno felt the Board should emphasize common ground with a 1 and 3 year Override.
Mr. Harris and Mr. Veno felt that there should be 2 questions.
Mr. Mauceri reviewed a Power Point presentation he intended to make when Article 24 is brought forward for consideration.
Town Counsel, Darren Klein, questioned the Board’s intent in seeking a multi-year Override. He will look into the legality of it, and inform the Board of Selectmen.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S UPDATE
1. Hazard Mitigation Grant – We have received support by our Senator and Representative for replacement of the Rt. 62 culvert in Wilmington.
2. House Budget – Additional Ch. 70 gain of $1,565.
3. Town Meeting – A breakdown of Free Cash was provided. Veterans benefits will be requested as a Reserve Fund transfer. Other Free Cash transfers to be presented to the Town Meeting.
ADJOURN TO TOWN MEETING 7:00 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN I MR.VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN 8:30 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
DATE JOSEPH VENO, CLERK
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