MINUTES OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 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. MINUTES: AUGUST 18, 2008 REGULAR SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chuck Carucci of 3 Chester Road notified the Board of Selectmen of a Thanksgiving Day Road Race to start at 8:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day. The Road Race is sponsored by the Hall of Fame and will benefit the Sports Programs for the North Reading Public Schools.
3. CENSUS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE THAT THE TOWN SERVE OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION TO THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU OF A CHALLENGE TO THE POPULATION ESTIMATE FOR THE TOWN OF NORTH READING ISSUED IN JULY OF 2009 FOR THE DATE OF JULY 1, 2008, AS ALLOWED UNDER THE U.S. CENSUS BUREAU’S CHALLENGE PROCESS.
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Town Clerk, Barbara Stats discussed the U.S Census – Population Estimates Challenge.
6. BATCHELDER SCHOOL TRAFFIC PLAN
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE MEMORANDUM PRESENTED BY THE NORTH READING POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE BATCHELDER TRAFFIC PLAN.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Lieutenant Jones, Sergeant Romeo and Officer Tilton presented the Batchelder School Traffic Sign Plan. The traffic team discussed the flow of traffic and where the new/updated signs will be placed.
5. CHANGE OF D/B/A – BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE TO SPORTS, SPIRITS & STEAKS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE A CHANGE OF D/B/A FOR THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOLIC LICENSE FOR “TO THE DOGS RESTAURANT MANAGEMNET CORPORATION D/B/A THE BIG DOG SPORTS GRILLE,” 178 MAIN STREET TO “TO THE DOGS RESTUARANTS MANAGEMENT CORPORATION D/B/A SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS.”
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
A representative from the Big Dog Sports Grill was present to answer any questions the Board of Selectmen had.
4. CELL TOWER LEASE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO SIGN THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING AND T-MOBIL NORTHEAST, LLC FOR LOCATION AT WATER STORAGE TANK AT TOWER HILL ROAD, ASSESSORS MAP 43, PARCEL 78.
SECONDED BY: MR.O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
A representative from T-Mobil was present at the meeting and Mr. Balukonis went through the lease agreement.
7. OCTOBER TOWN MEETING – CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Mr. Balukonis presented the Capital Improvement Plan along with his recommendations. His presentation also provided detail of each project/equipment.
Mr. Balukonis spoke to the Board of Selectmen about the Citizens Petition to repair the Riverside Cemetery Wall. The Board of Selectmen decided to make a decision on recommending this petition for Town Meeting.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. VENO MOVE TO RECOMMEND THIS CITIZENS PETITION FOR TOWN MEETING.
NO SECOND
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. DELANEY MOVE NOT TO RECOMMEND THE CITIZENS PETITION REGARDING THE REPAIRS OF THE RIVERSIDE CEMETARY WALL.
SECONDED BY: MR. YULL
VOTED: 4-1
Mr. Veno voted against this motion.
Mr. Balukonis spoke to the Board of Selectmen about the Rowe Property Land Acquisition.
LUC Committee Member Ken Tarr, spoke to the board about what they may due at Town Meeting.
Board of Selectmen decided to make the recommendation at Town Meeting.
8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
- Mr. Balukonis notified and discussed with the Board of Selectmen the changes to the State Conflict or Interest Laws set by the Ethics Commission.
- Mr. Balukonis made a recommendation on the proposed Timber Harvesting Program.
- Mr. Balukonis announced that he will prepare a bid solicitation for the Police towing and vehicle storage.
- Mr. Balukonis discussed the Board’s decision to deny the liquor license for Gatherings/Center Café. The time to appeal that decision has lapsed therefore the decision remains in effect.
- Mr. Balukonis informed the Board of Selectmen that the Town resubmitted an application to the DEP seeking to have the Wastewater System project placed in the eligible funding list for FY 2010.
9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary
- Thanked all those involved for their support of the Jared Coppola Fund which was established to help the Coppola Family defray some on the cost of the injury their son suffered during a football scrimmage.
Mr. Yull
- Announced the annual LUC Commissioners Cup on October 4, 2009, the proceeds benefit Ipswich River Park.
- Announce that the Recycling Committee and Household Hazardous Waste day was a success.
Mentioned the Youth Services Mentor program this program will allow High School students mentor Elementary School children.
- Reminded the public of Town Meeting on Monday October 5, 2009.
Mr. Veno
- Asked the public to attend Town Meeting.
Mr. Delaney
- Asked the Public to attend Town Meeting. .
Mr. Mauceri
- Asked the Public to attend Town Meeting.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGINING LITIGATION 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
ENTER INTO EXECUTVE SESSION 10:30
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. DELANEY MOVE TO ADJOURN 10:50 P.M.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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