MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY OCTOBER 5, 2009
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Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Room 108 at North Reading High School in the presence of members, Mr. Yull, Mr. Veno, Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Mr. O’Leary was not present.
1. ROAD RACE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE HORNET HALL OF FAME COMMITTEE
THANKSGIVING DAY ROAD RACE SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS THAT MAY BE ESTABLISHED BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR PUBLIC SAFETY AND TRAFFIC CONTROL.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (4-0)
6:05 Mr. O’Leary arrived
2. OCTOBER TOWN MEETING
Daniel McInnis, spokesman for the Energy Conservation Committee, was present. He explained how the committee is looking for ways for the Town to save money. They had an audit done and made a spreadsheet from the results of the audit. The committee is looking for funds to get some projects started which will allow the town to conserve energy and receive rebates. The biggest project to start with would be the lighting and controls – start at Town Hall with lights, bulbs, etc. Joe Belicki from RMLD was also present to answer any possible questions, as was the DPW director.
Mr. Balukonis then proceeded to go over the changes in the Capital Improvement Plan
ARTICLE 10 - CAPITAL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FOLLOWING FY2010 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN:
1. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $58,800 to purchase and equip two (2) Cruisers requested the Police Department, including trade-in of the same number of vehicles in the custody of the Police Department;
2. Borrow the sum of $26,600 for purchase of Communications Equipment requested by the Police Department;
3. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $40,000 to purchase and equip a Fire Administrative Vehicle requested by the Fire Department, including trade-in of a vehicle in the custody of the Fire Department;
4. Borrow the sum of $39,900 to purchase and equip a Pick-Up Truck and plow requested by the Department of Public Works;
5. Borrow the sum of $280,000 to make improvements to the Building on the Common, including but not limited to repair and replacement of exterior clapboard and trim, replacement of windows and doors, repairs to the cupola and clock tower, handicapped access improvements and exterior painting requested by the Department of Public Works;
6. Borrow the sum of $30,000 to make improvements to the Department of Public Works Garage, including but not limited to upgrading the ventilation system for the benefit of improved health and safety of employees requested by the Department of Public Works;
7. Borrow the sum of $50,000 to install new lighting fixtures and controls in municipal building to assist with energy conservation efforts requested by the Energy Study Committee;
8. Borrow the sum of $65,000 to undertake phase 3 ledge removal and site work at Riverside Cemetery requested by the Department of Public Works;
9. Borrow the sum of $150,000 to make necessary roof repairs to the High and Middle Schools requested by the School Committee;
10. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $36,000 to purchase and equip a Pick-Up Truck requested by the School Committee;
11. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $41,500 to improve School Security by an upgrade to exterior lighting and installation of audible door alarms on exterior doors as requested by the School Committee;
12. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $7,500 to retrofit windows at the High School as requested by the School Committee;
13. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $15,000 to provide air-conditioning to the network operations center and computer lab at the High School as requested by the School Committee;
14. Transfer from Free Cash the sum of $40,000 to acquire additional user MUNIS software licenses and training requested by the Finance Department;
15. Borrow the sum of $64,000 for Emergency Power and Security Improvements at various water facilities requested by the Water Department.
16. Borrow the sum of $150,000 to fund improvements to Town roads requested by the Board of Selectmen.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ARTICLE 2
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 2 – AUTHORIZE NAMING A PORTION OF THE HILLVIEW COUNTRY CLUB FOR LOCAL RESIDENT.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ARTICLE 3
MR. CHARIMAN, I MOVE TO NOT RECOMMEND ARTICLE 3 – ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 64L, SEC. 2(a) – LOCAL OPTION MEALS TAX.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-2 NOT RECOMMENDED
MR. O’LEARY: AYE MR. MAUCERI: NAY
MR. VENO: AYE MR. DELANEY: NAY
MR. YULL: AYE
ARTICLE 9
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 9 – FUND FY 2011 REVALUATION.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ARTICLE 12
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE WE RECOMMEND PASSING OVER ARTICLE 12.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7:00 p.m. The Board adjourned to Town Meeting.
ADJOURN 11:00 P.M.
MR. CHARIMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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