MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2009
Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Harris, Mr. Veno, Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 11, 2008 REGULAR MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 11, 2008 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 15, 2008 REGULAR MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
DISCUSSION
Mr. Veno requested an amendment to #7 regarding the change of manager of the loyal order of moose. Mr. Veno voted “no” on #7 because there was no representative present at the meeting on December 15, 2008.
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DECEMBER 15, 2008 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Veno requested a copy of the letter from Comcast regarding service changes
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None
4. CHANGE OF MANAGER – LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
John Stone of 182 Winn Street, Peabody, MA was in attendance. No motion is necessary because it was Approved and signed on 12/15/08. Form 43 needs to be signed. Mr. Stone is tips trained.
5. CHANGE OF MANAGER – NORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB
Brian Blackwood, 8 Yugeli Park Way was in attendance. Mr. Blackwood is tips trained.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE CHANGE OF MANAGER FOR NORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB, 250 MAIN STREET FROM JOSEPH BUCZYNSKI TO BRIAN E. BLACKWOOD.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. PUBLIC HEARING – 2009 TOWN MEETING DATES (7:34PM)
April and October Town Meeting Dates are discussed. The operating budget is brought up and the possibility of the date being put off until May is discussed. Potential changes in board members could propose an issue with this.
MR. CHAIRMAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER 2-4-1, I MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2009 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS:
APRIL 6, 2009
OCTOBER 5, 2009
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. LEGAL BILLS
Mr. Balukonis discussed the legal bills. A question on the balance in the reserve account was brought up.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR NOVEMBER 2008 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,750.59 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 2,999.81
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) 3,740.00
KOPLEMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) 1,010.78
TOTAL $ 7,750.59
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
8. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR REAPPOINTMENT AS PROCESS SERVING CONSTABLE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2009: (1 OPENING)
JOHN FREW, 104 LOWELL RD.. (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. HARRIS
DISCUSSION:
It was discussed if they’re actually utilizing the license that the board is approving
Mr. Veno recommends Mr. Frew
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AS MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 148A FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2009 TO DECEMBER 31, 2009.
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
9. LICENSE RENEWALS
COMMON VICTUALLER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
DAIRY QUEEN
GATHERINGS, INC.
THE HORNET’S NEST
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CANDLEWOOD LANES
MOTION BY: MR. HARRIS
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
DISCUSSION:
There was a question as to whether or not they’ve been allowed to operate since January 1st, but Mr. Balukonis verified that there was an extension granted
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
10. LIBRARY ISSUES
Marci Bailey and Helena Menton spoke on behalf of the issues relating to the library regarding the window sills, exterior painting and replacement of the activity room carpeting. It was asked of the board to include this as a part of a capital article, if there is one, at the April Town Meeting. If there are no others, then it is being asked to have one for this purpose. The Board requested a meeting with the trustees by the end of March.
11. FY 2010 BUDGET PRESENTATIONS (8:05PM)
1.) Library:
Marci Bailey gave a brief presentation on what the library must do to maintain certification. Helena Menton answered questions regarding presentation. It was discussed that the library will lose state aide if it is not certified.
2.) Town Clerk:
Barbara Stats spoke of Town Clerk’s budget.
8:45 Mr. Delaney left due to a family emergency
3.) Building:
Jim DeCola, the building inspector, discussed the budget including the Zoning Board of Appeals and Code Enforcement.
4.) Board of Health:
Martin Fair, the health agent, discussed the board of health budget.
5.) Youth Services:
Jen O’Leary talked about youth services and how it’s currently funded by NRYSSA.
6.) Assessors:
Faye Ingraham discussed the budget required for the assessors office.
7.) Finance:
Joe Tassone discussed the budget for the finance department
12. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis begins with important dates to remember for upcoming meetings. He moves on to discuss the settlement relating to the MTBE litigation and where the funds will be deposited. Mr. Balukonis discussed the approval of the grant application to install a rainwater irrigation system at the Town Hall. He also discussed the request to RMLD regarding the relocation of utility poles. Mr. Balukonis updated the board on the Snow and Ice Account and how the New Year’s Eve storm will put the town in a deficit position. He also talked about an email from the Lt Governor’s office requesting “ready to go” projects which are projects that can be started within 6 months and finished within 2 years. Lastly, Mr. Balukonis notified the board that he will forgo a salary increase in FY2010 although a 2.5%
increase is in his contract.
13. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. O’LEARY
Acknowledged the passing of a former member, Ed Carlson
MR. HARRIS
Reminded the Board that they missed the motion for the Municipal Hearing Officer so they proceeded to vote on that motion
MR. VENO
Wanted to give the Fire Department credit for a job well done on a fire that had just happened in town
MR.MAUCERI
Updated the board members on upcoming meetings with Chief Harris, the Town Auditor, and the Financial Planning Team
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
NONE
15. ADJOURN (10:19PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. HARRIS MOVE TO ADJOURN.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
____________________________ ________________________________
Date Michael Harris, Clerk
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