MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 7, 2007
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, and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 12, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 27, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 9, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 23, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MARCH 27, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
2. CORRESPONDENCE:
Mr. Dardeno requested correspondence
3. PUBLIC COMMENT:
No public comment
4. LEGAL BILLS:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LEGAL BILLS FOR MARCH 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $15,609.05 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPLEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C.(GENERAL) $11,206.07
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 3,224.00
THOMSON/WEST 1,178.98
TOTAL $15,609.05
Mr. Mauceri wanted to know where the town stood on legal bills and Mr. Balukonis said that we are okay and that he would have that information at the next meeting.
Mr. O’Leary and Mr. Harris arrived at 7:07PM.
5. BOWLING ALLEY LICENSE:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE BOLWING ALLEY LICENSE FOR CNADLEWOOD LANES, 35 MAIN STREET, TO EXPIRE MAY 1, 2008 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
6. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO SIGN THE BOARD OF HEALTH MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT AS VOTED UNDER ARTICLE 27 OF THE APRIL 3, 2006 MEETING.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
5 MINUTE BREAK
7. 7:15PM DISCUSS PlaceNameplaceDOG PlaceTypePARK:
A petition was given to the Board of Selectmen from residents who are against the dog park. Mr. Mauceri noted that there were no addresses on the petition.
Mike Prisco and Rita Mullin were present to represent the Recreation Committee on the dog park issue and Mike read his letter that he wrote to the Board of Selectmen. Michael
was not happy that he heard about the meeting through the transcript and it was done very informal.
Mr. O’Leary apologized for the oversight but thinks that dog park is inappropriate.
Mr. Mauceri also apologized for the oversight.
Rita stated that the issue should be a public hearing and not a Board of Selectmen decision.
Mr. Veno is not sure where the dog park should be located but should not impact the residents of the town and is hard pressed to use tax dollars.
Petitioners that came forward about the dog park were Kristen Robishaw of Park Street who wants a resolution.
Scott Newhall wanted to know what we talked about at the last meeting regarding the park.
Frank and Barbara Roberts,2 Park Street feel that the dog park location is unacceptable. Barbara told the Board of Selectmen how her husband was voted down on a committee because he is opposed to the dog park.
Kate from addressStreetCobblers Lane feels that the dog park location is unacceptable but not that bad and would like to see it more organized.
Meeting about the dog park will be May 9 and will be posted on the website.
Doug Glendon from 15 Chestnut Street attended all the dog park meetings and suggested we charge $100 per dog, per year to help fund the park.
Pat Romeo of addressStreet253 Haverhill Street has been a dog owner all her life and it is a nice place to socialize and she supports it.
Rita hopes that when the Recreation Department makes a decision that the Board of Selectmen will back her up.
Mr. Mauceri closed the dog park discussion at 8:25PM
8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
Greg discussed the town budget and police contract negotiations.
Mr. Dardeno represents some owners of the Big Dog restaurant and is abstaining from signing Form 43 for The Big Dog Sports Grille.
RMLD wants to put incandescent light bulbs in the street light locations in placeNorth Reading and it will be more expensive. Mr. Mauceri wants someone from RMLD to come in and explain the new lighting system to the Board.
Greg talked about the renewal of the town’s health insurance plan.
Greg told of the new “override central” section that has been added to the town’s website which will help get new residents quick access to a variety of information.
9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Dardeno told how the dedication of Carey Park was a wonderful day. He congratulated the town administrator and Janet Nicosia on the work they did on Martin’s Pond. He said it was a nice goodbye to Hank Purnell. He congratulated everyone involved in planning the North Reading Road Race and it raised $5,000. He also said that the Cable Advisory Committee met with Comcast and the Board of Selectmen will have a list at the next meeting so they can start making appointments to the PEG Access Committee. He urged everyone to get out and vote.
Mr. Veno commented on the party for Hank Purnell and it was well deserved and he did a great service to the community. He encouraged everyone to get out and vote.
Mr. Harris stated that Hank Purnell’s party was great and to get out and vote.
Mr. O’Leary said that the dedication of placePlaceNameCary PlaceTypePark was a great day. Thanked Greg for the town budget at town meeting. He said Hank Purnell’s party was terrific and he was a great public servant and wished him a long and happy retirement and to please get out and vote.
Mr. Mauceri congratulated the group of people who come together in town to put things together and make it happen and encouraged everyone to get out and vote.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:00PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISCUSSING LITIGATION, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: MR. MARUCERI: AYE MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
10:00PM the Board returned to open session
ADJOURN 10:00 PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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