MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2007
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Room 109, North Reading High School, Park Street, in the presence of members Mr. Dardeno, Mr. O’ Leary, Mr. Veno and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Mr. Harris was absent. Atty. Darren Klein from Kopelman and Paige, P.C. was present for the meeting.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPOINT JOSEPH VENO AS TEMPORARY
CLERK.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
Mr. Harris arrived at 6:03 p.m.
#1. MINUTES
None at this time.
#2. CORRESPONDENCE
None at this time.
#3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None at this time.
#4. APPOINTMENT – LIBRARY TRUSTEE
Mr. Dardeno recommended the appointment of Kathryn Scannell, 44 Burroughs Road.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES WITH A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2007.
KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL, 44 BURROUGHS ROAD
TRISHA ST. GERMAIN, 7 SURREY LAND
MOTION BY: MR. DARDENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
ROLL CALL VOTE:
MR. DARDENO: KATHRYN SCANNELL
MR. O’LEARY: KATHRYN SCANNELL
MR. VENO: KATHRYN SCANNELL
MR. HARRIS: KATHRYN SCANNELL
MR. MAUCERI: KATHRYN SCANNELL
#5. OCTOBER TOWN MEETING
Article 6
The Board reviewed Article 6 – School Security System. Mr. Mauceri stated he does not support Article 6.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 6.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: 1-4 (MOTION LOST)
The Board does not recommend Article 6.
Mr. Mauceri noted the Capital Article proposes $150,000 and asked the Board if they wished to reconsider its recommendation. Town Counsel noted there could be a problem increasing the School Security amount, which is included in the Capital Budget. Mr. O’Leary spoke in favor of increasing the amount for School Security in the Capital Article to $223,283.
Articles 17 and 18
Mr. O’Leary reported he had a conversation with the Conservation Commission Chairman and the necessary documents and sign-offs are not in order. Julie Seabury was present representing the Greens Resident Association.
The Board supported passing over these articles.
#6. NORCAM
Mr. Dardeno reviewed the NORCAM Agreement. He addressed several minor changes from the draft copy previously provided to the Board.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND NORCAM DESIGNATING NORTH READING CABLE ACESS AND MEDIA (“NORCAM”) AS THE COMMUNITY ACCESS CORPORATION.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. DARDENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
#7. MSBA UPDATE
Mr. Dardeno briefed the Board on a recent meeting between North Reading officials and MSBA Director Kathryn Craven. He was encouraged.
#8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
1. Discussed Moody’s bond rating report – North Reading has been assigned an A-1 rating.
2. Informed the Board Liz Craverio, Town Treasurer/Collector was resigning and the job opening had been posted.
3. Town Administrator will be attending the ICMA conference Monday-Wednesday of following week.
4. Town Administrator informed the Board that the Town Owned Land sale would be taking place October 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall.
5. Berry Center Report – Channel 4 will be in to interview Town officials on Friday, October 5th regarding the Berry Center.
#9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
None at this time.
#10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
None at this time.
#11. TOWN MEETING (6:49 P.M.)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECESS/CONVENE TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN (10:35 P.M.)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. DARDENO
SECONDED: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
______________________________ _________________________________
DATE MR. MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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