MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY DECEMBER 1, 2008
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Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Harris, Mr. O’Leary , Mr. Veno and Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES: REGULAR MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR.HARRIS, MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 3, 2008 REGULAR MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence requested by Mr. Veno and Mr. Delaney
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Jeff Yull of 427 Park Street stated that he would like clarification on the protocol used for public comment
4. RATIFY AGREEMENT WITH COVANTA____7:10
Mr. Hanlon spoke of service agreement with COVANTA HAVERILL ASSOCIATES, waste removal option.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO SIGN THE SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN COVANTA HAVERHILL ASSOCIATES AND THE TOWN OF NORTH READING EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Mr. Hanlon also discussed moving utility poles on route 62
5. APPROVAL OF AMENDED AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESTRICTION
Mr. Hanlon discussed changes to the affordable housing restriction and regulatory agreement (J.T. Berry)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO APPROVE THE FIRST AMENDMENT TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESTRICTION AND REGULATORY AGREEMENT BETWEEN LINCOLN NORTH READING LLC AND THE TOWN OF NORTH READING DATED DECEMBER 5, 2007.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. BONFIRE APPLICATION
Mark Hall of 12 Upton Avenue, president of NRYSSA, spoke of request to have a bonfire on New Years Eve at the Ipswich River Park.
Both Fire Chief Harris and Police Chief Nolan talked about working with NRYSSA for the event.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO ISSUE A PERMIT TO NRYSSA FOR A BONFIRE TO BE HELD DECEMBER 31, 2008 AT IPSWICH RIVER PARK.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. MEET WITH FISCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mike Prisco, 12 Bishops Way, set up FAC presentation. Part I, fire department overtime.
Alan Wolpin, 58 Northridge Drive, spoke of Fire Department Overtime and possible ways to reduce it.
Fire Chief Harris explained how the station currently operates with the number of staff on hand.
Mike Prisco stated that Joe Lauria cannot be present for the benchmark study review – fire department - and would like to defer for discussion at the next meeting.
Mike Prisco continued with presentation. Part II, consolidating public safety dispatch.
Alan Wolpin discussed options available to handle public safety dispatch.
Both Fire Chief Harris and Police Chief Nolan spoke of how their departments currently handle dispatch.
Barry Galvin, North Reading firefighter, commented on options presented.
8. DISCUSS FAC LIAISON VOTING RIGHTS
Mr. Mauceri stated that they have been reminded that under the current bylaw, members of the Finance Committee cannot serve as voting members of other committees without approval at Town Meeting.
Mr. Mauceri stated that they will get an opinion from Town Council on the matter.
9. DISCUSS 2009 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Mr. Mauceri asked if there were any changes made.
Mr. Balukonis stated that it was asked of him to cost out a furlough day for municipal employees and he did so. He also spoke of options available to save money during this time period, including a hiring freeze and having the Town Reports online rather than printed.
10. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Mr. O’Leary recommended Timothy Allen and Martin Weiss
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (2 OPENINGS)
TIMOTHY ALLEN, 6 TARBOX LANE (INCUMBENT)
MARTIN WEISS, 26 CLEEK COURT (INCUMBENT)
LORI MITCHENER, 174 MARBLEHEAD ST.
JAMES LEONARD, 286 HAVERHILL ST.
GREGORY CAPANO, 9 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
JOAN L. MULLALY, 490 PARK ST., WEST
WILLIAM REED, 17 GRANDVIEW RD.
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Timothy Allen and Martin Weiss
MR. VENO: Timothy Allen and Martin Weiss
MR. DELANEY: Timothy Allen and Martin Weiss
MR. HARRIS: Timothy Allen and Martin Weiss
MR. MAUCERI: Timothy Allen and Martin Weiss
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Mr. O’Leary recommended Lori Mitchener
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2009: (1 OPENING)
LORI MITCHENER, 174 MARBLEHEAD ST.
JAMES LEONARD, 286 HAVERHILL ST.
GREGORY CAPANO, 9 NORTHRIDGE DRIVE
JOAN L. MULLALY, 490 PARK ST., WEST
WILLIAM REED, 17 GRANDVIEW RD.
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Lori Mitchener
MR. VENO: Lori Mitchener
MR. DELANEY: Lori Mitchener
MR. HARRIS: Lori Mitchener
MR. MAUCERI: Lori Mitchener
HILLVIEW COMMISSION
Mr. O’Leary recommended Charles Carucci, John Collins and Henry Purnell
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. O’LEARY, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (3 OPENINGS)
CHARLES CARUCCI, 3 CHESTER RD(INCUMBENT)
JOHN COLLINS, 23 TOWER HILL RD.(INCUMBENT)
HENRY PURNELL, 8 JUNCTION RD. (INCUMBENT)
PAUL DORSEY, 18 MAGNOLIA RD.
NASOS PHILLIPS, 12 KRYSTEN LANE
PETER MOFFETT, 2 GREENBRIAR DRIVE
THOMAS MCDONOUGH, 19 ORCHARD DRIVE
ANN DAVIS, 23 HILLVIEW RD.
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Charles Carucci, John Collins and Henry Purnell
MR. VENO: Charles Carucci, John Collins and Henry Purnell
MR. DELANEY: Charles Carucci, John Collins and Henry Purnell
MR. HARRIS: Charles Carucci, John Collins and Henry Purnell
MR. MAUCERI: Charles Carucci, John Collins and Henry Purnell
PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES – REAPPOINTMENTS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2009: (5 OPENINGS)
PAUL DORSEY, 18 MAGNOLIA RD. (INCUMBENT)
JOHN FIRRIELLO, 1 SULLIVAN RD. (INCUMBENT)
AUGUSTUS LAMONT, 272 PARK ST. (INCUMBENT)
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
FOREST COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBER OF THE FOREST COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (1 OPENING)
STEPHEN NATHAN, 301 HAVERHILL STREET
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CULTURAL COUNCIL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE CULTURAL COUNCIL FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (NO MAXIMUM MEMBERSHIP)
STEPHANIE BAKER, 8 TOWER HILL RD. (INCUMBENT)
JACYLN GREENE, 161 HAVERHILL ST.
MARGARET BAKER, 8 TOWER HILL RD.
C. JEAN CLARK, 58 MT. VERNON ST.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
11. LICENSE RENEWALS
COMMON VICTUALLER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
ANDREA’S HOUSE OF PIZZA
CAPTAIN PIZZA
CHINA CUISINE
NO READ MAIN, INC. D/B/A DUNKIN DONUTS
SHAUNA DONUTS, INC. D/B/A DUNKIN DONUTS
HOLIE DONUT VII LLC D/B/A DUNKIN DONUTS
KITTY’S RESTAURANT
MARIO’S PIZZA AND SUBS
MCDONALD’S RESTAURANT
MIIT, INC. D/B/A SUBWAY
RYER’S STORE
S & M SUBWAY OF NORTH READING, INC.
SHAW’S SUPERMARKETS, INC.
SUNRISE BAGEL
THE LOBSTER CLAW
WENDY’S
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CHINA CUISINE
KITTY’S RESTAURANT
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
EAST GATE LIQUORS
ONE STOP LIQUORS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CONVENIENCE PLUS
HESS EXPRESS
RYER’S STORE
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
KITTY’S RESTAURANT
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CLASS I LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
DYAR SALES & MACHINERY CO.
HONDA GALLERY
NORTH READING MOTOR SPORTS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0-1 (Mr. O’Leary abstained)
CLASS II LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A & J MOTORS
GREENBRIAR CLASSIC MOTORS
NORTH READING AUTO SALES
P & T AUTO SALES
RT. 28 MOTORS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0-1 (Mr. O’Leary abstained)
COMMON VICTUALLER/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
MARIO’S PIZZA AND SUBS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
USEFUL LIFE OF EQUIPMENT
Mr. Balukonis stated that the town received notice of the tax rate approval for 2009 and the Tax bills are being prepared and will be sent out later in the month. He also noted that the MA High Technology Council rated North Reading as the number 1 high tech community. In addition, Mr. Balukonis spoke of the court ruling in favor of the town in regards to the John and Julie Palermo case. Lastly, Mr. Balukonis spoke of the Capital Improvement Program and made recommendations to the board regarding useful life of the departmental equipment.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE THAT THE MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE OF THE DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT LISTED BELOW TO BE FINANCED WITH THE PROCEEDS OF THE $267,075 BORROWING AUTHORIZED BY THE VOTE OF THE TOWN PASSED OCTOBER 6, 2008 (ARTICLE 7, ITEMS 1, 6, 7 AND 8) IS HEREBY DETERMINED PURSUANT TO G. L. C. 44, §7(9) TO BE AS FOLLOWS:
PURPOSE BORROWING AMOUNT MAXIMUM USEFUL LIFE
DPW DUMP TRUCK $136,000 5 YEARS
MUNICIPAL DEPT.
VEHICLES $ 48,000 5 YEARS
SENIOR CENTER VAN $ 44,075 5 YEARS
CEMETERY ¾ TON
PICK-UP TRUCK $ 39,000 5 YEARS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
13. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary
- Mr. O’Leary wanted to acknowledge the effort put forth by the building inspector
Mr. Harris
- Mr. Harris wanted to thank those who participated in making Thanksgiving Day Time for the Senior Citizens a successful event.
Mr. Veno
- Mr. Veno wanted to second what Mr. Harris said about the Thanksgiving Day Time for the Senior Citizens at the Hillview and wanted to thank Representative Brad Jones and Senator Bruce Tarr and Comcast and Burton Paige and his staff.
Mr. Delaney
- Mr. Delaney commented on the work put forth by members of the Fiscal Advisory Committee, specifically Mr. Prisco and Mr. Kirby’s presentation at the prior meeting.
Mr. Mauceri
- Mr. Mauceri would like members to meet next week in an executive session to discuss strategic planning.
- Mr. Mauceri reiterated a thank you to Representative Jones, Senator Tarr, Comcast, Burton Paige and his staff and also the volunteer safety officials for the Thanksgiving Dinner.
- Mr. Mauceri also noted that he’s been meeting with the chairs of selectmen from surrounding communities and there will be a joint meeting with Town Administrators and Town Managers scheduled for December 18th.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 11:30 p.m.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND LITIGATION STRATEGY, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. O’LEARY AYE MR. DELANEY AYE MR. VENO AYE
MR. HARRIS AYE
The Board returned to open session at 12:10 a.m.
ADJOURN
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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Date Michael Harris, Clerk
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