MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2007
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’Leary and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Mr. Harris was absent.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO APPOINT MR. VENO ACTING CLERK.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0
1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASE, VALUE OR PURCHASE OF REAL ESTATE AND TO ADMIT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION CPC MEMBERS HEIDI GRIFFIN, JAMES PERULLO AND CHRIS HAYDEN AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER TO OPEN THE REGULAR MEETING.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 4-0
O’LEARY AYE
VENO AYE
DARDENO AYE
MAUCERI AYE
7:12 P.M. The Board returned to open session. Mr. Harris arrived during the Executive Session.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
2. MACINTYRE WOODS SUBDIVISION
Discussion between Mr. Mauceri and the Town Planning Director regarding the plans of the property. The plans are not complete because there is still a punch list.
3. MACINTYRE CROSSING SUBDIVISION
Discussion between Mr. Mauceri and the Town Planning Director regarding the plans of the property. The plans are not complete because there is still a punch list.
4. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ACCEPT THE dateMonth9Day10Year2007SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ACCEPT THE dateMonth9Day10Year2007SEPTEMBER 10, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ACCEPT THE SEPTEMBER 17, 2007 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was requested by Mr. Mauceri.
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
No Public Comment
7. APPOINTMENT- COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES
The Board will pass over the Appointment because there wasn’t proper notice.
8. INFORMATIONAL HEARINGS - OCTOBER TOWN MEETING
Mr. Balukonis updated the Board on sources and uses of funds for October Town Meeting. The Board and the Town Administrator discussed Articles 1-16 of the October Town Meeting Warrant. Assignments for Town Meeting motion presentation were handed out.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO PASSOVER ARTICLE ARTICLE 9 – AMEND CODE – ADD ZONING BY-LAW ARTICLE XXI – AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT.
SECONDED BY: HARRIS
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 16 – APPROPRIATE MONEY TO STABILIZATION FUND.
SECONDED BY: VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#9. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
RYER’S STORE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO MODIFY THE VOTE OF AUGUST 28, 2007 TO GRANT AN ALTERATION OF PREMISES FOR MOLLY’S STORE, INC. D/B/A RYER’S STORE, 162 PARK STREET FOR THE PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SECONDED BY: O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT
1. Mr. Balukonis was advised the Water Department will undertake permanent repair to the Andover Interconnection beginning at 7:00 AM Tuesday. The plan is to complete all necessary work in one day. If the work can not be completed in one (long) day, the Water Department has made provisions for a temporary connection overnight Tuesday if water demands dictate. The cost of the work is $25,000.
2. Mr. Balukonis updated The Board of Selectmen on the changes to the Sources and Uses of Funds for the October town meeting.
3. Mr. Balukonis is exploring jointly with the Superintendent of Schools and the Fire Department the steps necessary to have placeNorth Reading become a “Heart Safe” community.
4. Mr. Balukonis was approached by a resident who requested the town investigate a forestry management program for vacant municipal property.
5. Mr. Balukonis updated the Board of Selectmen on the new telephone system at town hall and the Police Station.
6. Mr. Balukonis informed the Board of Selectmen that the Town will be commencing its fiscal 2009 (July 1, 2008 – June 30, 2009) budget shortly. His budget recommendations will be presented to the Board of Selectmen on December 17th.
7. Mr. Balukonis would like to enter Executive Session to discuss Litigation Strategy relating to the Police Station Building Project.
8. Mr. Balukonis will be out of the office at a ICMA Conference October 7-10th (return on Thursday, October 11th).
10. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary
· Hope to see you at Town Meeting.
Mr. Harris
· Hope to see you at Town Meeting.
Mr. Veno
· Hope to see you at Town Meeting
Mr. Dardeno
· Hope to see you at Town Meeting
Mr. Mauceri
· Financial Planning Team meeting to review the benchmarking project
· Veterans Agent Timothy Callahan invited the Board of Selectmen to attend the annual Veterans Day celebration.
· Early Release day is a growing concern among business and citizens.
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION – 9:20 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF LITIGATION STRATEGY AND DISCUSSION OF REAL PROPERTY AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOUL PURPOSE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO AYE
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY AYE
MR. HARRIS AYE
MR. VENO AYE
MR. DARDENO AYE
MR. MAUCERI AYE
The Board returned to open session at 10:30 p.m.
ADJOURN 10:30 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
DATE MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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