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TUESDAY, MARCH 27, 2007
Mr. Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00pm in Room 5 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Harris and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis.
1. OPEN SPACE PLAN
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE APPROVAL LETTER FOR THE 2007 OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
2. MEET WITH POLICE STATION BULDING COMMITTEE
Lt. Nolan is representing the Police Station Building Committee to talk about the short fall of funding for the police station and putting in a request of $690,644.00 but after meeting with Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis, explained some of the current issues facing the town and scaled the amount to $486,260.00. Break down as follows:
1. Radio and Communications equipment has exceeded the original estimates. Consulting with the experts and will $110,500.00 short of the original budget. Mr. O’Leary wants to know what the original budget was and Lt. Nolan was not sure but will provide the information. It will take about 6 weeks to get this installed.
2. Computer Network:
a.. lease new software and purchase new hardware for the facility. It is about $110,760 and includes a 10 year lease and about $22,000 a year. The IT equipment is $70,700. The lease of $22,000 after 10 years we would purchase it for a dollar and the maintenance would be $10,000 a year. We are now spending $18,000-$20,000 of maintenance of the existing system. The new building is wired for the new system and existing computer system we have does not link up and convert. Wiring in new system will not support computer max speeds.
Mr. O’Leary thinks system might be obsolete after purchasing it because of technology changes.
Lt. Nolan says for the lease is for purchasing the license for the software but with 10 year lease the software upgrade is for updating police records and includes a maintenance agreement.
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Mr. Mauceri would like to see a breakdown of the budget request. Wants to stretch it out to town meeting and use free cash.
Lt. Nolan says that the hardware is an immediate need and will have to buy it. They cannot bring the old PC’s in the dispatch because they will not work. The data conversion is rolled into the lease maintenance agreement. In dispatch and booking room there are no PC’s and that is where hardware costs come from.
Moving date hopes to be July 30, 2007.
First 2 items discussed are very high priority.
3. Add $25,000 to contingency fund. The fund is virtually gone after mother’s day storms last year. There have been problems that confronted the architect. Architect tried to work at the site and it was not filled to today’s standards. Ran into many problems with the septic system in the front of the library. There have been drainage changes. The contingency fund disappeared very quickly. We went into other items that were budgeted, in advice of the town administrator and the selectmen. Money held out of FF&E can cover contingency when things are looking bad. It is 100% spent and now looking for
$25,000.00.
4. FF&E- Phase 2 to finish building right now and only items that need to be purchased are the main lobby of the building, detective suite and administrative assistant to the chief of police. The stuff in the building is 50-60 years old.
5. Mandatory Recording System- The law that was passed requires police departments to record all interrogations. This allows police to place automatic recording devices in certain places in the building and then can copy and send them to district court and district attorneys office.
Mr. Balukonis reviews the financing options and intend to pursue the Department of Revenue.
Mr. Mauceri asked Greg where he is leaning and if we should proceed. Mr. Balukonis thinks we should proceed with doing the borrowing and should proceed with the 20- year option to town meeting. The building is long term and equipment would be lasting for a long time. Mr. Balukonis plans on showing this to the finance committee.
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MOTION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND A TOTAL OF $486,260 FOR BORROWING AND THE EXACT YEARS AND THE TYPE OF BONDING TO BE DETERMINED.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
3. PRESENTATION RE ARTICLE 23- EXPEDITED PERMITTING LAW 43D
April Anderson spoke about 43D from the Housing and Economic Development.
The program is a site specific local option. To use this program the community must identify a parcel on which all local permitting in 180 days or less. The parcel needs to be zoned for commercial, industrial or mixing pit and eligible to hold 50,000 gross sq. feet or above. Can have multiple parcels run by multiple individuals. The program was set up from a demand from the market. Cities and towns will have flexibility and pick the site and must be done in a 6 month period.
Mr. Mauceri asks what happens if did not get it done in the 6 month period and April said then application would be deemed approved.
The way the program works is that, you designate your site, the developer comes and talks about the project, the town has the ability to say yes or no, decide what permits are needed for a project. Give developer all the permits they are going to need for the application. Have 20 business days to determine whether developer completed permits and if the packets are to towns satisfaction. If complete they get stamped complete and the following day is the start of the 180. If not complete call developer and he will have to redo them. Appeals filed at the end of 180 days and there are 3 options:
1. go to Superior Court.
2. go directly to addressStreetLand Court
3. go to Division of Administration Law Appeals and will get an decision in 90 days or less.
To extend
1.In the first 150 days if there is not a permit and something changes you would notice the Secretary of Economic Development that you need a 30 day extension and let the applicant know that you need further information.
2. upon mutual consent you can extend whatever term is defined by the parties or waive process all together.
3.If there are permit modifications. Can apply to the state with the extensions that you need and the state will let you know if 10 days.
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Mr. Mauceri said that it will get business in and get it going in a shorter period of time. Heidi does not think there will be that much work involved. Need to protect the town against suits. Towns benefit would be attracting revenue for the town.
Mr. Dardeno feels that this will change the way that the town does business. He feels that there are a lot of rules for one piece of property.
April says the overall objective of the program is to offer people that are looking for relocation opportunities in placeStateMassachusetts a decision in 180 days at the local level. Thje agency also looking to partner with cities and town to make their system more efficient.
Mr. Veno wants to know how this will benefit the town other then the money. April says that it will be more business friendly and contractors will want your business.
Recommendation would be made at town meeting on the warrant. Mr. Veno cannot recommend at town meeting and have some serious concerns. Wants to see more policy and procedures and how it is going to be handled. Mr. Veno thinks we will be wide open for a law suit. Mr. Veno is going to have to see everything.
April has not heard of any issues from other towns once the parcel is selected.
Grant is guaranteed up to $150,000. It is a grant program and will make the process more efficient on the whole.
The grant requires that you outline what it is going to be used for and money help to implement and making local permit practice more efficient and helping re-write by-laws, etc.
April works in the Permit Regulatory Office which was established in February. The grants are funded from direct appropriations from general legislator of 3 million for FY07 and governor has approved another 3 million for next year.
Mr. O’Leary does not think this is a difficult job to take advantage of areas of town that we want to see economic development. Thinks it is a good idea and should take advantage of it. There are issues to work out as far as policies and procedures but thinks town hall can handle it quickly.
David wants Heidi to get the names and contacts of the people from other towns who have adapted this program.
When 5 year term has expired and do not want to do it the Board of Selectmen need to put in writing to the Secretary of Economic Development that we want to opt out and there are no penalties.
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4. APRIL TOWN MEETING WARRANT
David Harlon from Martins Pond spoke to the Board about the breakdown of the costs involved.
$86,000 needs to be appropriated or borrowed and could be just a flat fee of $100,000. Only going to spend what we get.
Mr. Veno wants to know the regulations on what is on the pond now.
MOTION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND A $100,000 BOND OF THE $384,000 OF WHICH $218,000 IS FROM THE STATE GRANT, $66,000 FROM IN TOWN SERVICES AND $100,000 IN TOWN SHARE.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
5. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
NORTH READING YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINT AS MEMBERS OF THE placeNORTH READING YOUTH SERVICES COMMITTEE FOR THE TERMS NOTED:
ORIGINAL MEMBERS
KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD
MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.
CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.
JUDY HALL, 12 placeCityUPTON AVENU
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE
GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS
MAUREEN HARTY-VACCA, addressStreet118 CHESTNUT ST.
LISA GUTRO, addressStreet10 ANTHONY RD.
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.
LAURA CENTOFANTI, addressStreet4 YANKEE LANE
PAULA placeDUMONT, (ASSESSING MANAGER)
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE
MICHAEL CUDDYER, addressStreet40 ARLINGTON ST., CityMETHUEN(NORTH READING BUSINESS OWNER, PlaceNameplaceMARTIAL PlaceNameARTS PlaceTypeACADEMY)
placeCityTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
3-YEARS TERMS (THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009)(CHOOSE 4)
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CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.
JUDY HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVENUE
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
2-YEAR TERMS (THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008) (CHOOSE 3)
KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE
1-YEAR TERMS (THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008) (CHOOSE 4)
MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.
GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.
MICHAEL CUDDYER, addressStreet40 ARLINGTON ST., CityMETHUEN(NORTH READING BUSINESS OWNER, PlaceNameplaceMARTIAL PlaceNameARTS PlaceTypeACADEMY)
placeCityTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
ROLL CALL VOTE:
MR. HARRIS: 3- YEAR TERM: CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
JUDY HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVENUE,
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.,
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
2 YEAR TERM: KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD,
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE,
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE.
1 YEAR TERM: MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.,
GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
MICHAEL CUDDYER, addressStreet40 ARLINGTON ST., CityMETHUEN(NORTH READING BUSINESS OWNER, PlaceNameplaceMARTIAL PlaceNameARTS PlaceTypeACADEMY),
placeCityTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
MR. O’LEARY: 3- YEAR TERM: CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
JUDY HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVENUE,
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.,
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
2 YEAR TERM: KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD,
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE,
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE.
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1 YEAR TERM: MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.,
GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
MICHAEL CUDDYER, Streetaddress40 ARLINGTON ST., CityMETHUEN(NORTH READING BUSINESS OWNER, PlaceNameplaceMARTIAL PlaceNameARTS PlaceTypeACADEMY),
CityplaceTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
MR. MAUCERI: 3- YEAR TERM: CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
JUDY HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVENUE,
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.,
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
2 YEAR TERM: KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD,
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE,
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE.
1 YEAR TERM: MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.,
GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
MICHAEL CUDDYER, addressStreet40 ARLINGTON ST., CityMETHUEN(NORTH READING BUSINESS OWNER, PlaceNameplaceMARTIAL PlaceNameARTS PlaceTypeACADEMY),
placeCityTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
MR. DARDENO: 3- YEAR TERM: CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
JUDY HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVENUE,
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.,
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
2 YEAR TERM: KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD,
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE,
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE.
1 YEAR TERM: MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.,
GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
MICHAEL CUDDYER, addressStreet40 ARLINGTON ST., CityMETHUEN(NORTH READING BUSINESS OWNER, PlaceNameplaceMARTIAL PlaceNameARTS PlaceTypeACADEMY),
placeCityTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
MR. VENO: 3- YEAR TERM: CHRISTINE FISHER, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
JUDY HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVENUE,
KATHLEEN WALSH, addressStreet9 UPTON AVE.,
ROBYN D’APOLITO, addressStreet193 ELM ST.
2 YEAR TERM: KATHY DARDENO, addressStreet16 RIDGEWAY ROAD,
JOANNE PAWLOWSKI, addressStreet19 TURNER DRIVE,
ED SANTOSUOSSO, addressStreet10 SANDSPUR LANE.
1 YEAR TERM: MARK HALL, addressStreet12 UPTON AVE.,
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GILES NORTON, addressStreet59 MT. VERNON ST.,
MAUREEN HARTY-VACCA,addressStreet118 CHESTNUT ST.
placeCityTRACY HELMS, addressStreet16 DEVINS ROAD
Mr. Veno will not be voting for out of town business owner. These people should be residents of placeNorth Reading.
VOTED: 4-1
Mr. Veno did not vote for Michael Cuddyer, the out of town business owner.
CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINT AS MEMBER OF THE CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR AN INDEFINITE TERM:
JOHN FIRRIELLO, addressStreet1 SULLIVAN ROAD
MOTION BY: MR. DARDENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
MOTION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINT AS MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGISTRARS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE APRIL 1, 2010:
CHARLES FANEUFF, 32 PETERS RD.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
6. FIRE APPOINTMENTS
Mr. Balukonis informed the Board on the promotions in the Fire Department subject to the completion of negotiations. Richard Harris is the Acting Fire Chief. The Fire Captains would be Barry Galvin and Joseph Marotta and Provisional Captain would be Donald Cooke. The paper work is on going. Richard and Greg need to have final agreements. Chief Harlow will be off the job effective Monday, April 2nd and time swearing in ceremony to coordinate with the date. There will be ceremonies for all of them.
7. BUDGET AND OVERRIDE
The Board discussed the issues of an override and if it was a 3-2 vote they would support a 3 year override.
Mr. Mauceri felt it was prudent that we not call for an override question. We are not prepared to generate the right question and have lots of work to do whether it is a one
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year or three year and it has got to be right. If it fails that we have another decision. We will make a vote on Monday for June special election. With some reluctance the Board can be unanimous on scheduling a special election for an override the first week of June.
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR
Mr. Balukonis notified everyone that all residences tomorrow are going to get an information test call and voice will be Lt. Nolan to test the system.
EXECUTIVE SESSION 10:15PM:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGANING AND LITIGATION 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
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
10:15 PM THE BOARD RETURNS TO OPEN SESSION.
ADJOURN 10:15
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE JOSEPH VENO, CLERK
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