MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, MAY 21, 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.
1. REORGANIZATION:
Mr. Balukonis congratulated the re-election of Mr. Mauceri and Mr. Veno
CHAIRMAN
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE BOB MAUCERI AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
VICE CHAIRMAN
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE PHIL DARDENO AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
CLERK
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO NOMINATE MR. HARRIS AS CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
2. ACTING POLICE CHIEF APPOINTMENT:
Ed Nolan was sworn in as the new Police Chief.
3. SIGN JUNE 5, 2007 TOWN ELECTION WARRANT:
The Constable was present to witness the signing of the Town Election Warrant for the June 5, 2007 ballot for the 1 or 3 year override.
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JUNE 5, 2007 SPECIAL ELECTION WARRANT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
4. MEMORIAL DAY:
Nick O’Brien is present from the Men of Militia and requests the presence of the Board of Selectmen at the parade. Mr. Mauceri will be the speaker.
Mr. Veno thanks Mr. O’Brien for his group putting together such a nice home town event.
Mr. Mauceri notes of behalf of the Board would like to see all the citizens at the Memorial Day Parade.
5. MINUTES:APRIL 30, 2007 REGULAR AND MAY 7, 2007 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE APRIL 30, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 7, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 7, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
6. CORRESPONDENCE:
Requested by Mr. Dardeno
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. O’Brien commented that he thinks the override questions are confusing and should clarify it. Mr. Mauceri said it would be put in the paper.
8. APPOINTMENTS – CABLE ACCESS CORPORATION:
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINT AS MEMBERS OF THE CABLE ACCESS CORPORATION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRED 12-31-2008.(PICK SEVEN)
1-GERALD HINES, addressStreet491 PARK STREET
2-AGATHA MARANO, addressStreet11 HURON STREET, SWAMPSCOTT
3-JOSHUA GREENSTEIN, 5 SUNSET AVE.
4-THEOPHILOS KULIOPULOS, addressStreet19 WILLIAMS ROAD
5-MARTIN P. DICKMAN, 7 HOMESTEAD TERRACE
6-JOHN J. FIRRIELLO, addressStreetONE SULLIVAN ROAD(ASSOCIATE MEMBER)
7-MICHAEL SCANNELL, addressStreet44 BURROUGHS RD.
8-PAMELA BEAUDOIN, (DIR.OF CURRICULUM-NR SCHOOLS)
MOTION BY: MR. DARDENO
ROLL CALL VOTE: MR. HARRIS-1,2,3,4,5,7,8
MR. O’LEARY-NOT PRESENT
MR. MAUCERI-1,2,3,4,5,7,8
MR. DARDENO-1,2,3,4,5,7,8
MR. VENO-1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Mr. Dardeno explained that this is the Board for the Peg Access and that these people will get together to form a corporation.
9. APPROVE AUDIT SERVICES CONTRACT:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT FOR AUDIT SERVICES BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND GUISTI, HINGSTON AND COMPANY TO PERFORM INDEPENDENT AUDIT SERVICES FOR FY08-09.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT:
1.Greg updated the Board of the new telephone system and it be implemented by July 13th.
2-Greg told of the effects Verizon was going to charge its new customers for equipment retrieval and swap.
3-Greg talked about the Benchmark Survey and how placeNorth Reading spends it money. Mr. Mauceri wants Mr. Balukonis to present this to the Finance Committee and report back to him.
4-Greg informed the Board that they need to review the monthly revenue reports.
5-Mr .Balukonis requested help from one on the Board Members to review the proposals for the Fire and Police Chief Assessment Center once the RFP is completed.
6-The new ambulance should arrive in town in the next 60 days.
11. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS:
Mr. Harris commented on what a good time he had talking with a high school science class and gave a lecture on town government and stated he had a good time at Chief Harlow’s retirement party.
Mr. Dardeno is excited about the new Vice Chairman position and Chief Harlow’s retirement party was wonderful and to join in the Memorial Day Parade.
Mr. Veno congratulated Mr. Mauceri for being elected again and for the people of placeNorth Reading re-electing him again. He cautioned the people of placeNorth Reading to use extra caution because the children are outside playing again.
Mr. Mauceri thanks Joe for the compliments. He reminded the Board to get their performance reviews to him. He was asked to make an announcement about the addressStreetBone Marrow Drive on June 2nd at the placePlaceNameBatchelder PlaceTypeSchool for Katie O’Neil who has been battling cancer since 2nd grade. He thanks the town for coming out to vote and about how the June 5th election is very important and the questions are posted on the website and will be in the paper.
Mr. Dardeno will be at the placePlaceNameSenior PlaceTypeCenter on May 29th answering any questions about the override questions.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 8:40PM:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGANING MATTERS AND PENDING LITIGATION AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
UNANIMOUS (4-0)
9:30PM the Board returns to open session
ADJOURN 9:30PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (3-0)
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