MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 15, 2009
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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. Veno, Mr. Yull, Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Mr. O’Leary was not present.
1. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
3. 3% BUDGET TRANSFERS
Mr. Balukonis recommended the 3% year end transfer request for the Department of Public Works from Sanitation Expenses to Sanitation Personnel Services.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS YEAR END TRANSFER REQUEST OF $5,747.19 FROM SANITATION EXPENSES TO SANITATION PERSONAL SERVICES.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
4. NON-UNION AGREEMENT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY THE PERSONNEL POLICY/EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR NON-UNION PERSONNEL.
MOTION BY: MR. VENO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE MR. DELANEY: AYE
MR. VENO: AYE MR. YULL: NAY
MOTION PASSES
5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis began with confirming the meeting with the Wastewater/Storm water planning advisory committee with the Board on June 22nd at 7PM. He went on to discuss how the efforts to fill Dave Hanlon’s vacancy have been stepped-up and the end goal is to extend an offer by late July to early August.
He then informed the Board that the Treasurer indicated that she requires an appointment with the Board at its next meeting, June 22nd, to approve bond anticipation notes associated with the turf field/track project.
Mr. Balukonis continued with updating the Board on the Cellular Communications Tower Leases – he expects them to be substantially complete within the next 4-6 weeks. On a somewhat related matter, there is a cellular company seeking to secure space on the Swan Pond Water Tank as well that he informed the Board of.
He then reported that the Fire Chief has notified him of a federal stimulus grant for energy conservation improvements to the fire station.
He alerted the Board of a layoff of a 17 hour position in the Library to meet funding obligations. Finally, Mr. Balukonis spoke of his attendance at a municipal hearing officer training last week run by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. Citations may be issued under GL Chapter 148 for fire and safety violations, but you must have the training in order to do so. Lastly, he mentioned of programs being available for businesses, specifically N. Reading, to help increase employment in the town.
6. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. DELANEY:
- Wanted to correct a mistake in applauding the efforts of the DPW for clean up efforts after the Relay for Life, rather it was the custodial/school staff and he wanted to apologize for that.
- Was contacted about parking at St. Theresa’s in the event that a funeral takes place on a voting day. Wants to be proactive in setting up parking arrangements at the church, polling place, in case of a funeral on the day voting takes place.
- Wanted to congratulate the Pittsburgh Penguins Assistant Coach, Tom Fitzgerald.
MR. VENO:
- Mentioned being contacted, as well, regarding the parking at St. Theresa’s during polling. He requested a copy of the parking situation.
- Also wanted to remind the public that a lot of children will be out playing with the nicer weather – please be more careful when driving.
MR. YULL:
- Talked about having a variety of conversations with people regarding the polling place as well.
- He went to the MMA Selectmen Seminar for “rookies” and attended the Fireman’s Service – “wonderful to see.”
- Spoke of the Middle School 8th graders now being in Washington D.C. and how exciting it is for them.
MR. MAUCERI:
- Mentioned the employee luncheon that was held on Friday – thanked the employees for their efforts with the 3% cuts.
- Also spoke of being excited about the office of building development meeting.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION (7:30 PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING STRATEGY, AND FURTHER THE
BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: AYE MR. DELANEY: AYE MR. VENO: AYE MR. YULL: AYE
8:15 p.m. The Board returned to open session.
ADJOURN 8:15 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 4-0
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Jeffrey Yull, Clerk Date
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