MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2008
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Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Harris, Mr. Veno, Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Mr. O’Leary was absent.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 17, 2008 REGULAR MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 1, 2008 REGULAR MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 1, 2008 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
Mr. O’Leary arrives at 7:03
4. BANS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROV E THE SALE OF $827,075. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES AT A RATE OF 2.6440% DATED DECEMBER 11, 2008 AND
DUE SEPTEMBER 18, 2009, PAYABLE TO EASTERN BANK.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. CHANGE OF MANAGER – THOMSON CLUB
Mr. John Wiley, 16 Heritage Drive, Salem MA was present.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR THE THOMSON CLUB, INC., 20 ELM STREET FROM LYNN C. FAY TO JOHN WILEY.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. CHANGE OF MANAGER – PICCADILLY PUB
Mr. Steven Taylor, 21 Reser Road, Beverly MA was present.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR MASSACHUSETTS PUB GROUP NORTH READING, LLC D/B/A PICCADILLY PUB RESTAURANT, 60 MAIN STREET FROM LINDA M. EATON TO STEVEN TAYLOR.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. CHANGE OF MANAGER – LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
Waited on vote—no representative in attendance.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE LODGE, 140 NORTH STREET FROM JOHN WIESE TO JOHN STONE.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-1 (Mr. Veno voted no)
Records to show that the new manager was not present to answer questions.
7a. MSBA STATEMENT OF INTENT
Will hold off – no representative in attendance (7:12)
8:24 called back to order after a brief break and Mr. Mauceri explained that a statement of interest would be prepared for the Middle School.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE MSBA STATEMENT OF INTENT.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
ROLL CALL VOTE: MR. O’LEARY: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE
MR. DELANEY: AYE
MR. MAUCERI: AYE
8. LEGAL BILLS
Mr. Balukonis breaks down legal bill expenses.
Mr. Delaney expresses concern on the balance remaining on the account and Mr. Mauceri asks for a summary of the major expenses.
Mr. Balukonis points out that a significant expense was incurred for the Pine Forest Park Subdivision dispute (N. Reading/Andover Town Line)--The Board suggests that no more money be spent on such legal expense.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR OCTOBER 2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,381.03 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $11,037.18
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 3,230.00
KOPLEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) 113.85
TOTAL $14,381.03
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
9. GIFT
Mr. Balukonis is in support of accepting the donation.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE DONATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 FROM DR. JOAN BARUFFALDI ON BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OF ELDER AFFAIRS.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
10. APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS (7:26PM)
HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (3 OPENINGS)
1) DAVID HAM, 126 CHESTNUT ST. (INCUMBENT)
2) MARK HALL, 12 UPTON AVE. (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. DELANEY
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
Mr. Veno recommended an AYE or NAY vote since there were only 2 candidates and there were 3 openings
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (2 OPENINGS)
1) MARCI BAILEY, 21 DUANE DRIVE (INCUMBENT)
2) GRACE CURLEY, 10 LAUREL RD. (INCUMBENT)
3) DAN SOLOMON, 72 MARBLEHEAD ST.
4) TRISHA ST. GERMAIN, 7 SURREY LANE
MOTION BY: MR. DELANEY
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
MR. DELANEY NOMINATED MARCI BAILEY AND GRACE CURLEY
VOTED: MR. DELANEY: MARCI BAILEY AND GRACE CURLEY
MR. VENO: MARCI BAILEY AND GRACE CURLEY
MR. HARRIS: MARCI BAILEY AND GRACE CURLEY
MR. O’LEARY: MARCI BAILEY AND GRACE CURLEY
MR. MAUCERI: MARCI BAILEY AND GRACE CURLEY
PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2009: (2 OPENINGS)
HAROLD REYNOLDS, 109 PARK ST. (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
DETAIL CONSTABLES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS DETAIL CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2009: (2 OPENINGS)
KARL BERG (INCUMBENT)
JERRY BERG (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
Mr. Mauceri recommends an AYE or NAY vote
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
BOARD OF APPEALS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF APPEALS FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (1 OPENING)
1) JENNIFER PLATT (INCUMBENT)
2) ANDREW SHULTZ, 4 CENTRAL ST.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
Mr. O’Leary recommended the reappointed of Jennifer Platt
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY: Jennifer Platt
MR. HARRIS: Jennifer Platt
MR. VENO: Jennifer Platt
MR. DELANEY: Jennifer Platt
MR. MAUCERI: Jennifer Platt
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/REAPPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011: (3 OPENINGS)
1) PATRICIA ROMEO, 253 HAVERHILL ST. (INCUMBENT)
2) ANN M. SULLIVAN, 471 PARK ST. (INCUMBENT)
3) MABEL DIFRANZA, 25 BOW ST. (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
11. LICENSE RENEWALS (7:31PM)
Mr. Balukonis and the Board briefly discussed having to “chase” businesses and individuals to renew particular licenses. Mr. Veno expressed concern with having to do this especially with resources being stretched thin and budget constraints.
COMMON VICTUALLER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
B & D GOLF ENTERPRISES, INC. (HILLVIEW)
BEYOND BAGELS
HORSESHOE CAFÉ, INC.
NORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB
PAPA GINO’S
PICCADILLY PUB
RAPHAEL’S PLACE AND CATERING
DARLENE BUONOPANE D/B/A RISTORANTE DANIELA
THE BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE
THOMSON CLUB, INC.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
Mr. O’Leary mentioned the demolition and reconstruction of Ristorante Daniela. The Board decided they would issue the license request for the 2009 year and revisit it for 2010.
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
B & D GOLF ENTERPRISES, INC. (HILLVIEW)
HORSESHOE CAFÉ, INC.
PICCADILLY PUB
DARLENE BUONOPANE D/B/A RISTORANTE DANIELA
THE BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE AND REDEMPTION
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CHRISTOPHER’S MARKET
TEDESCHI FOOD SHOPS
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
JUKEBOX
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
PAPA GINO’S
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
LIVERY LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING LIVERY LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
NORTH READING TRANSPORTATION
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
Mr. Delaney expressed concern regarding this business being in jeopardy of bankruptcy. Mr. Balukonis looked up records and reported that there have been no delinquencies to date.
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
PAPA GINO’S
THE BIG DO SPORTS GRILLE
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CLASS I LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
Mr. O’Leary comments that he will be abstaining
VOTED: 4-0-1 (Mr. O’Leary abstained)
CLASS II LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0-1 (Mr. O’Leary abstained)
CLASS III LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS III LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BRIAN DUCHAK D/B/A NATIONAL SALES
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
FRATERNAL CLUB LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
NORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CLUB LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLUB LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
THOMSON CLUB, INC.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENTLICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
B & D GOLF ENTERPRISES, INC. (HILLVIEW)
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
RENEWAL CERTIFICATION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE ABCC 2009 RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT (7:45PM)
Mr. Balukonis stated that the New Year’s Eve Bonfire event planned by NRYSSA has a time change of 5pm – 9:30pm and there will be no fireworks at the event. He also stated that John and Julie Palermo filed an appeal in the US District Court decision made in favor of the Town. Mr. Balukonis commented on the Boards request on the status of the Middlesex County Retirement System relative to a financial settlement with Mellon Bank, which provides 16 million to the Retirement System. He also updated the Board on discussions with NORCAM regarding utilization of commercial space at the Damon Tavern and asked if the Board was in support of this. Finally, Mr. Balukonis spoke of the budget and how it is currently not balanced primarily due to declining revenues, unstable economic conditions, and uncertainty of state
aide. He also discussed proposals that may possibly help in balancing the budget.
13. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. O’LEARY
- Reported that the Hillview Commission is recommending to the Town Administrator the extension of contract of both B& D Golf Enterprises and GFMI
MR. HARRIS
- Reminded the members that a decision was not yet made regarding signing a license for the Moose Lodge
MR. VENO
- Commented on the wonderful tree lightening celebration
MR. DELANEY
MR. MAUCERI
- Thanked the town workers and board members
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION (8:43)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGIES, 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. DELANEY: AYE MR. VENO: AYE
MR. HARRIS: AYE
The Board returned to open session at 8:56 p.m.
ADJOURN (8:56PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS, MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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Michael Harris, Clerk Date
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