MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 2, 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.
I MOVE TO ELECT MR. VENO AS CLERK UNTIL MR. HARRIS ARRIVES.
MOTION BY: MR. MAUCERI
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. HARRIS ARRIVES AT 7:03PM
1. 7:00PM MINUTES: JUNE 12, 2007 REGULAR AND EXECUTIVE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE JUNE 12, 2007 EXECUTIVE MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-0 UNANIMOUS
2. CORRESPONDENCE
None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
4. YEAR END TRANSFERS
Mr. Balukonis talks about the transfers and funds involved. Mr. Mauceri would like to see a detailed project plan of all things that need to be done.
Mr. Mauceri recommends that the Board approved the transfers. Mr. Dardeno would like to see a background on it.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE YEAR END TRANSFERS REQUESTS AS FOLLOWS:
FROM: SHORT TERM INTEREST DEBT-SERVICE $6,000
FROM: SALARY POOL 12.000
TO: FUND PUBLIC SAFETY ASSESSMENT CENTER $18,000
FROM:SHORT TERM INTEREST-DEBT SERVICE $3,500
TO: FUND CONSULTANT FOR CHART OF ACCOUNTS
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 3-1-0 ABSTENTION BY MR. HARRIS
5. LEGAL BILLS FOR MAY 2007
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR MAY 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,882.91 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE,P.C.(GENERAL) $28,075.91
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE,P.C.(LABOR) 3,627.00
KOPLEMAND AND PAIGE,P.C.(WATER) 2,108.00
THOMSON WEST 72.00
TOTAL $33,882.91
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR VENO
VOTED: 4-0 UANIMOUS
7:30 MR. O’LEARY ARRIVES
THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS THROUGH JUNE 13, 2007 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,717.30 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C.(GENERAL) $1,639.80
KOPELAN AND PAIGE, P.C.(LABOR) 77.50
TOTAL $1,717.30
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
6. 7:15 RMLD PLAN addressStreet1191 CENTRAL STREET
Cancelled.
7. PlaceNameplaceBERRY PlaceTypeCENTER UPDATE
Dave Hanlon tells the Board that all demolition permits have been issued and new building permits have been issued.
8. ROUTE 62 UPDATE
Dave Hanlon has a punch list with things that need to be finished and holding addressStreetMass. Highway to our standards to get the job done.
Mr. Mauceri wants to get together with Mr. Hanlon to draft and letter to Brad Jones’ office and also CC the governor.
I MOVE TO INSTRUCT THE CHAIRMEN TO FORMALIZE THE CONCERNS IN A LETTER IN RELATION TO THIS PROJECT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION, THE MASS. HIGHWAY COMMISSIONER AND REPRESENTATIVE BRAD JONES.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 5-0 UNANIMOUS
Mr. Hanlon says that the water crisis has past and will not need to use conservation measures.
Mr. Hanlon tells Board that we did not get the Moore Grant and we will be considered for a future grant. This grant was to create new job for our town.
Solid Waste/Recycling Committee consensus is the pas as you throw program.
9. AD HOC ENERGY COMMITTEE
John Rogers attended the meeting. Mr. Harris wants to get an agenda for a committee to see how much energy that we use as a town. Mr. Balukonis will place an ad in the paper and are looking for citizens who would like to help. Mr. Rogers suggests we contact Reading Light Department.
10. TOWN OWNED LAND – ANNUAL MUNICIPAL REVIEW
The annual renewal is done every spring. There are individuals who are interested in buying town property. Mr. James Demetri would like to donate land to the town.
Mr. Mauceri wants more information about the land that wants to be donated by Mr. Demetri.
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO PURSUE THE DONATED LAND FURTHER AND TO GET MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THEM.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-1 MR. VENO OPPOSED
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Mr. Hanlon already addressed the water problem and it will continue through July 4th.
Mr. Balukonis gave an update on the GIC program and believes it will be signed into law later this week.
Quotations are complete for hiring consultants for the Fire and Police Chief Assessment Center.
A vendor has been selected for the new telephone system and we will be signing the contract very shortly.
12. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Dardeno congratulates Rusty Russell and Nicole Main and looking forward to July 4th.
Mr. Veno tells everyone to come down for the July 4th celebration.
Mr. Harris wishes everyone a Happy 4th of July.
Mr. O’Leary announces that Doug Strongly has passed away who was with Martins Pond. Have a good time at the July 4th festivities.
Mr. Mauceri tells everyone of the parking situation on July 4th. Tuesday is Kids Day for the 4th of July Celebration and the 9pm fireworks are designed for the children. The dog park discussion will be on July 23rd. On behalf of the Board have a Happy 4th of July.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF DISCUSSING LITIGATION STRATEGY AND DEPLOYMENT OF SECURITY PERSONNEL, 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 9:50PM
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE MR. MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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