MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 4, 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, Mr. Harris and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
Mr. Mauceri make a statement that Billy Moss who is stationed in country-regionplaceIraq is seriously injured and to keep Billy and his family in our prayers.
Mr. Dardeno said that he called Verizon about the returning of the boxes and the other options are that Verizon is going to open locations in Newton, Canton, Lynn and Middleton and the customer can drop off the boxes free of charge and also the free mail in option where Verizon will send a prepaid label at no cost to the customer.
1. 7:15 MINUTES: MAY 16, 2007 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 16, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 16, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
2. CORRESPONDENCE
No Correspondence requested.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
No public comment.
4. LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL 2007
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,920.05 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C.(GENERAL) $10,571.55
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C.(LABOR) 604.50
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C.(WATER) 744.00
TOTAL $11,920.05
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
5. 7:30PM CARNIVAL PERMIT – 4TH OF JULY COMMITTEE
Mr. Mauceri read the Notice of Public Hearing regarding the 4th of July carnival.
Warren Pearce was present to request a permit from the Board for the July 3rd and 4th carnival.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A CARNIVAL PERMIT TO THE FOURTH OF JULY COMMITTEE FOR JULY 3 AND JULY 4, 2007 TO BE HELD AT IPSWICH RIVER PARK SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0
The Chairman of the Recycling Committee, Ed McGrath, came before the Board and spoke about the recycling containers that are going to be set up at the 4th of July event and he was asking for volunteers from the local Boy Scouts and High School students to help run the program. He suggested the nickels they make from recycling the cans be used to finance 4th of July events next year.
6. MEET WITH THE FRIENDS OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING
Post poned.
7. 7:45 MEET WITH WASTEWATER PLANNING COMMITTEE
Dave Hanlon and the Committee from Waster Water Management presented their plan to the board. The three major problems they discussed are Martins Pond, the addressStreetConcord Street area and placePlaceTypeTown PlaceTypeCenter. The project will cost about 40 million dollars and would take approximately 11 years to finish.
MR. O’LEARY ARRIVES AT 8:30PM.
Mr. Mauceri wants a financial plan from the committee and wants to see a schedule.
8:55 PM MR. MAUCERI OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT AGAIN
Mr. Fothergill from 36 Oak Hurst Terrace is a resident of Martin’s Pond and has been living in a hotel with his family for a couple of months because his house is ire-repairable because of all the flood damage. He wants to buy 2 parcels of land surrounding his house that the town owns so he can build a new house and put in a new septic system.
Mr. Mauceri told Greg to work with him and told Mr. Fothergill that he needs a formal written statement from him to the Board requesting the buy the land.
8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis told the Board that the Dog Park Committee will hold a public hearing on June 11, 2007 at 7pm in Room 14 at Town Hall and it will be advertised in the paper.
The Department Capital requests are due July 6.
Mr. Balukonis informed the Board that the town can expect 20% of the gross sale price from the Berry Center Project and this will be set aside for use of expenditures at October town meeting.
Mr. Balukonis gave an update on the new phone system.
Mr. Balukonis told that Board that he attended the Mass. Municipal Association Spring Conference and he will use what he learned in his job at Town Administrator.
9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary talked to the Board about the letter written by Mr. Bellino and send to the Transcript about the noise Thursday nights in Kitty’s parking lot because of the antique car show. This incident was investigated by Police and found it is not a criminal matter and they are not disturbing the peace.
Mr. Dardeno said that the new Cable Committee met for the first time and elected a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Treasurer and are starting to put a corporation together and they will contact town counsel and the town administrator. He congratulated the 4th of July Committee and Mr. Mauceri on his Memorial Day speech. He thought the town had an excellent parade and he likes to see the young kids marching in the parade.
Mr. Veno said that there was an excellent turn out for the parade and it is a great town thing to do and Bob made an excellent speech. Reminded everyone to get out and vote for the override. He was looking at the town website and thought there were very few committees that have minutes on the website. Mr. Balukonis said that he has requested that the committees forward them to him but it is a difficult thing to do because some of these committees do not have a paid staff. Mr. Veno said he would like a friendly memo to remind these committees. Mr. Balukonis said there should be a posting in the next couple months on the website.
Mr. Harris said Memorial Day was fun and to get out and vote.
Mr. O’Leary told everyone again about Billy Moss and he is seriously injured and hopes for a speedy recovery and to come home safe. He asks everyone to remember to vote and let your opinion be heard. He congratulated the spring high school sports teams and how they are doing a phenomenal job this season.
Mr. Mauceri said that there was a great turn out for the Memorial Day Services and urged people to get out and vote.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:55PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF (1)DISCUSSING THE ACQUISITION, SALE OR LEASE OR REAL ESTATE; (2)PENDING LITIGATION,AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. MARUCERI: AYE MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN 10:45PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE MR. MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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