MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JUNE 18, 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. O’ Leary, and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
I MOVE TO APPOINT MR. VENO AS ACTING CLERK UNTIL THE ARRIVAL OF MR. HARRIS.
MOTIOIN BY: MR. MAUCERI
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 4-0
1. 7:00 MINUTES-MAY 21, 2007 AND JUNE 4, 2007 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 21, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0-1
Mr. O’Leary abstained because he was not present at meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 21, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 3-0-1
Mr. O’Leary abstained because he was not present at meeting
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 4, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0 UNAMIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 4, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS
2. CORRESPONDENCE:
NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
John Rogers from addressStreet39 Tower Hill Road supports a trash system that works for placeNorth Reading.
MR. HARRIS ARRIVES AT 7:10PM
4. 7:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING- RMLD PLAN 1911 – CENTRAL STREET
The Board requested more information. A representative from RMLD was not present. The Board tabled this item.
5. 7:15 P.M. MEET WITH SOLID WASTE/RECYCLCING COMMITTEE
The Committee presented their expense projection to the Board for FY2009 through FY 2012. The Committee supports a pay as you throw program
Mr. O’Leary and Mr. Dardeno do not like the sticker system and felt it was unpopular with the people.
Mr. Mauceri polled the Board in which they all like the hybrid system with a flat rate and a bag which would maximize recycling.
Mr. Mauceri closed the meeting at 8:20pm.
DPW Director Dave Hanlon advised the Board and the Town that water levels are low and will have to implement an odd/even water system and will put a notice in the paper.
6. 8:25 P.M. MEET WITH HOUSING AUTHORITY RE SENIOR HOUSING PROPOSAL
Mary Prenney and Michele Mawn spoke on behalf of the Senior Housing Committee about building a senior housing for the elderly. There would be no cost to the taxpayers and they would like a fast answer because of the October Town Meeting warrant deadline. The Committee would like the Town to hold the land for 3 years so they can write a grant and the land would revert back to the Town if the grant does not happen. Mr. Mauceri indicated he would like to talk to town counsel to see how to go about doing this.
8:45 pm short break.
7. RESOLUTION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE MUNICIPAL PARTNERSHIP ACT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
8. CPC VACANCY
Will discuss at the August 6, 2007 meeting.
9. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS TOWN TREASURER
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO RE-APPOINTMENT placeCityELIZABETH CRAVEIRO TOWN TREASURER WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2008
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UANIMOUS
TOWN COUNSEL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RE-APPOINT KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. AS TOWN COUNSEL WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2008.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
10. DISCUSS SCHEDULE FOR JULY AND AUGUST MEETINGS
Mr. Mauceri suggests that the Board meet on July 2nd and July 23 and August 6th and 28th.
July 6th capital requests are due in.
11. LIASION ASSIGNMENTS
Mr. Mauceri asks the Board if they are happy with the liaison assignments or looking for a change. If everything is ok, he will publish it with the correct spelling of Dardeno.
12. AD-HOC ENERGY COMMITTEE
Mr. Harris and Mr. Dardeno would like to set up a committee to see how much energy the town is using and to see if we can reduce the amount of energy and the costs involved. Mr. Mauceri would like to see a chart and to advertise for members. Mr. Harris and Mr. Dardeno will come up with a proposal for the next meeting.
13. DOG PARK DISCUSSION
Mr. Mauceri had a request from Recreation Committee member Rita Mullin to put this on the agenda in July. The Board will put in on the July 23rd Agenda.
14. YEAR END TRANSFERS
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE WATER ENTERPRISE YEAR END TRANSFER REQUEST OF $8,000 FROM PERSONAL SERVICES TO PURCHASED SERVICES.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
15. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis discussed the municipal department budgets and the MUNIS System Financial Software.
Mr. Balukonis informed the Board that bids were opened for the new town telephone system and there will be a demonstration from 2 vendors.
16. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary – informed the Board that Lt. Billy Moss is scheduled to come home next week to re-coop from his injuries. The High School Girls Softball Team are the state champs and congratulates all of the North Reading sports teams. Mr. O’Leary would like to know the status of Route 62 and the telephone poles that were to be removed and other issues that have not been resolved. Mr. O’Leary went on the 8th grade field trip to Washington, DC and the children were well behaved and he was privileged to be with them for the week.
Mr. Harris - asked for Ad Hoc Energy Volunteers.
Mr. Veno - reminds everyone about the July 4th fireworks and congratulates the committee for doing a tremendous job. He would like to restart the West Side Study Committee for the Fire Department and would like to serve on the committee.
Mr. Dardeno - is also in favor of putting this group together again. Sends his best to the Moss Family and welcomes LT. Moss home. He congratulates the girls softball team and the boys baseball team. He also thanked the Lee Family for the Jimmy Fund golf tournament. Little League has their field day this Saturday so bring the kids down.
Mr. Mauceri - informed the Board that the police station project has slipped because of environment and weather issues but they have a move in date of July 31st. There are still a lot of things inside the building that need to be completed. The meeting with the Waste Water Committee is not going work for the October town meeting and they need to work out a time when they can make a presentation to the Board.
17. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:45PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF PENDING LITIGATION AND TO DISCUSS THE ACQUISITION, SALE OR LEASE OR REAL ESTATE, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. DARDENO: AYE MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN 10:15PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE MR. MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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