MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY JANUARY 4, 2010
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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. Yull, Mr. Veno, Mr. Delaney and the Town Administrator Greg Balukonis. Mr. O’Leary was not present.
1. ELECTION WARRANT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE JANUARY 19, 2010 SPECIAL ELECTION WARRANT.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0 (Mr. O’Leary not present)
Mr. O’Leary arrives at 7:03 p.m.
2. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Veno requested a copy of the letter from Verizon – Annual Customer Notification.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Dana Rowe, Adam Street, spoke of having issues with the DPW, however he met with an engineer and the DPW Director and is very pleased with the meeting and believes the issue was resolved.
4. VERIZON EASEMENT
Mr. Balukonis updated the Board on an easement Verizon needs granted related to the Tower Hill Cellular Tower.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT TO VERIZON NEW ENGLAND, INC. AN EASEMENT FOR 8A TOWER HILL ROAD, ASSESSORS MAP 43, LOT 78.
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR.O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. TOWN MEETING DATES
Mr. Mauceri read the Public Hearing Town Meeting Dates. Mr. Balukonis noted that he spoke with the Town Clerk and the recommended dates would be 4/5/10 and 10/4/10.
MR. CHAIRMAN, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TOWN OF NORTH READING CHARTER 2-4-1, I MOVE TO SET THE DATES FOR THE 2010 TOWN MEETINGS AS FOLLOWS:
APRIL 5, 2010
OCTOBER 4, 2010
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. STREET NAME CHANGE
Mr. Dana Rowe, Adam Street, was present. He proposed a name change for a section of Adam Street, being changed to Dogwood Lane. He spoke of being in contact with the CPC and explained the name change has historical meaning as it is related to a camp, Camp Dogwood that used to exist in the area. He also stated that the residents affected by the change have all signed the application and accept the change.
The Board requested clarification on the exact process each resident has to go through and input from the police and fire departments as well as information from the community planning commission. In addition, the Board requested a boundary (starting and ending point) and what needs to be done at the Registry of Deeds.
This will be readdressed on Tuesday, January 19, 2010.
7. COGSWELL ROAD
Mr. Michael Faucher, 9 Cogswell Road, was present. Mr. Balukonis updated the Board on an issue regarding part of Mr. Faucher’s garage and septic system being on Town owned land. Typically an easement is voted on at Town Meeting, however, a license can be granted beforehand. Mr. Faucher explained that he accepted a job in New York City and needs to move his family in a timely fashion and has already had a buyer back out due to the situation. Mr. O’Leary suggested the land be offered up to bid – in turn selling it with the sale of the property. The Board agreed and will take necessary steps to do so.
8. LICENSE RENEWALS
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2010 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CANDLEWOOD LANES
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
9. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis began with discussing snow removal from the sidewalks. He informed the Board that letters were provided to business owners when they picked up their licenses and in addition a letter was forwarded to the police. Mr. Balukonis handed out a letter from the Chief of Police – the police department is working with the DPW and private snow removal contractors and they are issuing warnings under the town by-law. Mr.Veno asked if it was recommended that the town pick up questionable areas. Mr. Balukonis said it’s a question that needs further investigating. Monica Gregoire, Greenbriar Drive, stated that the sidewalks are a major safety concern. It’s difficult to walk in the area and most people have to walk on Route 28 which is not safe.
Mr. Balukonis continued with updating the Board on the snow and ice budget status. He stated that the snow removal budget is likely to be in a deficit spending status once the costs of the most recent storm are submitted.
He also provided Board Members with information on the Massachusetts Municipal Association Annual Meeting in Boston on January 22nd and 23rd. Board Members are encouraged to attend.
Mr. Balukonis then announced that a bid award notice was issued by the Town Administrator’s office to Metro PCS for a second cellular communications antenna on the Swan Pond Water Tank.
Finally, Mr. Balukonis recommended to the Board that the budget meetings kick-off be on Saturday, February 20th with the DPW, Police and Fire Department budget being presented.
10. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. DELANEY
Wished everyone a healthy, safe and prosperous new year.
MR. VENO
Echoed Mr. Delaney’s comments
MR. YULL
Echoed his fellow board members and thanked Mr. Balukonis on the information on snow removal and moving forward with it.
MR. O’LEARY
Echoed fellow board members and reminded the public to participate in voting on January 19th, all precincts at St. Theresa’s.
MR. MAUCERI
Just wanted to touch upon goals – would like to review and update the Board’s and the Town Administrator’s goals for the upcoming year. He’d like to schedule an offsite meeting to set goals.
Wished everyone a happy and healthy new year.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION (8:35 PM)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING OR LITIGATION 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. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. O’LEARY AYE MR. DELANEY AYE MR. VENO AYE
MR. YULL AYE
ADJOURN
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
February 1, 2010 Jeffrey Yull, Clerk
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