MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, JULY 21, 2008
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. in the Hillview Commission office at the Hillview Country Club, 149 North Street, in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Harris, the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis and Gerry Bruno from Gerard Bruno Associates.
#2. FISCAL ADIVSORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING
NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF FISCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2010:
MARIO PERRONE, 2 HILLVIEW ROAD
MICHAEL GONTHIER, 15 HICKORY LAND
JOSEPH FOTI,25 VALLEY ROAD
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: MR. VENO ALL
MR. DELANEY ALL
MR. HARRIS ALL
MR. MAUCERI ALL
#3. LEGAL BILLS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JUNE 2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $13,332.49 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 5,075.74
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $ 5,049.00
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) $ 2,829.75
THOMSON WEST $ 378.00
TOTAL $ 13,332.49
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
#1. SELECTMEN STRATEGIC PLANNING
Mr. Bruno introduced himself and summarized the goals for the night's meeting. The Board viewed a video "Leadership Alliance".
Mr. O'Leary arrived at 6:30 p.m.
The Board members engaged in discussions relative to drafting a Mission Statement. A draft Mission Statement was agreed to with considerable input by all Selectmen.
The Board next reviewed the steps necessary to create a 5 year Vision Statement. Mr. Bruno led a discussion on placeNorth Reading's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, trends and threats.
The Selectmen agreed to a draft Vision Statement after considerable discussion by all Board members.
Mr. Bruno proposed the next steps in the Strategic Planning Process. He suggested a second session would identify specific projects as part of a Strategic Plan.
Chairman Mauceri inquired whether the other Selectmen believe the process is worth continuing. It was agreed an additional session would be scheduled with Mr. Bruno.
ADJOURN ( 10:05 PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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DATE MR. MICHAEL HARRIS, CLERK
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