MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 22, 2009
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Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Room 5 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Veno, Mr. Yull, Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis.
1. Bond Anticipation Notes
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SALE OF $2,061,000. BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES AT A RATE OF .8780% DATED JUNE 18, 2009 AND DUE SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 PAYABLE TO EASTERN BANK.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
2. Waste Water Workshop
Members of the Waste Water Committee were present. Dave Hanlon made a presentation reviewing past actions and recommendations of the Committee. Kent Nichols, Weston & Sampson Engineering provided additional information and responded to questions by the Board members.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO AUTHORIZE THE WASTEWATER/STORMWATER PLANNING COMMITTEE TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THE PLAN PRESENTED THIS EVENING ON WASTEWATER ALTERNATIVES AND FUNDING SOURCES, AND EMPOWER THE COMMITTEE TO TAKE THE NECESSARY STEPS TO SUPPORT THE PROJECT.
MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
3. 3% BUDGET TRANSFERS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WATER ENTERPRISE YEAR END TRANSFER REQUEST OF $16,500 FROM WATER ENTERPRISE PERSONAL SERVICES TO WATER ENTERPRISE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
4. Summer Meeting Schedule
The Board agreed to meet on the following dates:
Monday, July 13, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Monday, September 14, 2009
Monday, September 28, 2009
Town Administrator Update
The Town Administrator provided the Board with notice received from D. Rowe Realty Trust and D & S Rowe Realty Trust providing notice of an intended conversion of forestry land to residential development at 59 and 61 Adam Street consisting of 16.89 acres. After discussion by the Board it was agreed the Town should initiate an appraisal of the property to determine its fair market value and further the Chapter 61 notice be forwarded to the LUC for a recommendation for consideration by the Board of Selectmen.
The Town Administrator provided the Board with a notice of a law suit filed by Angelo Petrosino challenging the Town's refusal to provide water to a residential subdivision located off Flash Road. Mr. Petrosino's complaint alleges the Town's has confiscated his property and further taken land without compensation due to a water main being located across his property. It was agreed to forward the complaint to Town Counsel and the Town's insurance carrier for a response within the time frames set forth in the complaint.
5. Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreements
9:33 p.m Mr. Yull made the following motion:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE POSSIBLE RATIFICATION OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O'LEARY AYE
MR. VENO AYE
MR. YULL AYE
MR. DELANEY AYE
MR. MAUCERI AYE
10:33 p.m. The Board returned to open session.
NON-UNION AGREEMENT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY THE PERSONNEL POLICY/EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR NON-UNION PERSONNEL FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-2 (Mr. Yull and Mr. O'Leary against)
LIBRARY MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RATIFY THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE NORTH READING LIBRARY STAFF ASSOCIATION, LOCAL 4928, MLSA, AFT MASSACHUSETTS, AFL-CIO AND THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2009 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RAFITY THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND NORTH READING SUPERIOR OFFICERS ASSOCIATION FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2008 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2010.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-2 (Mr. Yull and Mr. O'Leary against)
Adjourn 10:37 p.m.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS 5-0
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Jeffrey Yull, Clerk Date
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