MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 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. Delaney, Mr. Veno, Mr. Yull, Mr. O’Leary and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis.
1. MEET WITH NEW DPW DIRECTOR
Mr. Balukonis introduced the new Director of Public Works, Richard Carnevale, to the Board of Selectmen.
2. MINUTES:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 17, 2009 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0-1
Mr. Veno abstained from the vote because he was not at the meeting held August 17, 2009.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE AUGUST 17, 2009 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0-1
Mr. Veno abstained from the vote because he was not at the meeting held August 17, 2009.
3. CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was requested by Mr. Mauceri.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Bill McGarry of 170 North Street commented on the Motorcycle/Noise Ordinance.
5. LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY 2009
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OF $17,887.30 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 7,194.30
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C (LABOR) $10,200.00
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C (WATER) $ 493.00
TOTAL $17,887.30
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: 5-0
6. REVIEW CENTRAL POLLING PLACE PARKING PLAN
Town Clerk, Barbara Stats and Sgt. Thomas Romeo presented to the Board of Selectmen a proposed Parking Plan at St.Theresa’s Parish for Centralized Voting.
7. TOWN OWNED LAND POLICY
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO ADOPT THE 2ND READING OF AMENDED POLICY 7.2 – SALE OF TOWN OWNED LAND.
SECONDED BY: MR.O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
8. NRYSA
Kathy Dardeno presented for NRYSA. She discussed the history, the need and time line accomplishments of the Department. She also discussed the status of the 2010 fiscal year Youth Services budget. NRYSA is asking for $35,000.00 for the salary of the Youth Services Director. This amount represents salary from November 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010.
Jenny O’Leary, Youth Services Director had three members of the Youth Services Group present to the Board of Selectmen.
9. CLASS I LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO GRANT A CLASS I LICENSE TO PREMIUM POWER CORPORATION, 87 CONCORD STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2009 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SECONDED BY: MR.VENO
VOTED: 4-1
Mr. O’Leary questioned some of the rules regarding this type of license.
10. OCTOBER TOWN MEETING
Town Administrator, Mr. Balukonis presented the Warrant Articles to the Board of Selectmen. They discussed each Warrant Article for October Town Meeting.
- Hear and Act on Reports of Town Officers and Committees (Selectmen)
- FY 2010 Budget Amendment (Selectmen)
- Accept G.L.c. 64L, s 2(a) (Local meals tax)
- Transfer Monies from Water Department Infrastructure Stabilization Fund to Supplement Water Department Budget
- FY 2010 Capital Improvement Plan
- Citizens Petition – Riverside Cemetery Wall (J. Norton)
- Fund FY2011 Revaluation
- Prior Year’s Bills (Water Enterprise and DPW Meal Tickets)
- Deleted Hillview Improvements at the Golf course
Amend Article 7 of April 6, 2009 Warrant – Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund – Reauthorize
Amend Code – Chapter 80 – Hazardous Material
Transfer Funds from ambulance Enterprise Account
- Withdrawn Funding for Walking Bridge to Ipswich River Park
- Withdrawn Additional Funding for Pavilion at Ipswich River Park
Amend Code – Add General By-Law Chapter_______ - Marijuana Consumption
Property Acquisition
Amend Code – Add General By – Law Chapter 122 – Noise
Fund FY 09 Snow Deficit
Mr. Balukonis and the Board of Selectmen also discussed the Five Year Capital Improvement Program Requests. Mr. Balukonis had the Department Heads prioritize their Capital Projects by using a list of objectives.
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis discussed the following items with the Board of Selectmen.
- The Arbitration Claim filed by Local 25 of behalf of Police Officer Henry. The Arbitrator ruled the suspension and demotion were for just cause and denied the Union’s appeal. This however could be further appealed to the Superior Court.
- The total revenues for residential condominiums hydrant fees are $11,960 annually. The Water Department has estimated this amount from 8 condominium developments.
12. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary
- Dog Issue there has been noticeable improvement. Reminded citizens to go through the proper channels.
- Acknowledged Senator Kennedy’s passing, offer condolences to the family also would like to recognize his services to the State of Massachusetts and the Country.
Mr. Yull
- Discussed an email about an accident on Cross Street. Mr. Yull recommends turning on the Street lights in that area.
Mr. Veno
- Recommends the Street Lights be turned on at Cross Street.
- Would like to recognize the people who implemented the New Munis Software system with in the Town. He would like them to be recognized at a meeting.
Mr. Delaney
- Investigated the Trash fee exemptions some Trash fees may not be what the Board of Selectmen intended. Some Trash fees are extended.
- Would like to have Town Committees and/or Commissions to take a look at Town owned property to see if they have an interest in them.
- Identity Theft Policy
- Would like to thank the Town Administrator and all Town Employees who were involved with the Local 25 Arbitration Claim.
Mr. Mauceri
- Offers his condolences to the Kennedy Family.
- Budget Decisions.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION 11:10 p.m.
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING LITIGATION AND PURCHASE AND VALUE OF LAND 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. O’LEARY AYE
MR. VENO AYE
MR. DELANEY AYE
MR. YULL AYE
MR. MAUCERI AYE
ADJOURN
MR. CHAIRMAN I MR. VENO MOVE TO ADJOURN 12:25 A.M.
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
DATE JEFFREY YULL, CLERK
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