Vice Chairman Delaney called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in Room 14 at Town Hall in the presence of members Mr. Veno, Mr. Yull and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. INTRODUCE VETERANS AGENT
Mr. Balukonis introduce Susan Magner to the Board of Selectmen. They congratulated her and welcomed her aboard.
2. MINUTES:
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 19, 2010 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-0
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE JANUARY 19, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-0
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 1, 2010 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
VOTE TO PASS OVER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE THE FEBRUARY 1, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-0
3. CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was requested by Mr. Delaney.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Delaney asked if anyone was present for Public Comment.
5. LEGAL BILLS FOR JULY 2009
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR DECEMBER 2009 IN THE AMOUNT OR $3601.37 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $ 591.37
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C (LABOR) $3010.00
TOTAL $3601.37
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-0
6. ONE DAY LICENSE –MASONIC LODGE
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO GRANT A ONE DAY WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE TO THE NORTH READING MASONIC LODGE, 283 PARK STREET, FOR AN EVENT TO BE HELD ON FEBRUARY 20, 2010 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 12:00 P.M. TO 6:00 P.M. SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 3-0
Michael Wolfe of the Masonic Lodge represented the Lodge at the meeting and explained to the Board of Selectmen that the event is a Fundraiser.
Mr. Veno complimented the Lodge on never having any problems when issued this license.
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT
Mr. Balukonis followed up with the Board of Selectmen on a discussion held at the last meeting regarding reminder notices to water customers on past due amount. A customer will receive a total of three past due notices if the bill is still unpaid the customer will be entitled to a hearing according to the Town by-laws. Then possible termination of services.
Mr. O’Leary entered at 7:15 p.m.
7. STREET NAME CHANGE – ADAM STREET TO DOGWOOD LANE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF ADAM STREET FROM SOUTHERLY PARCEL 8 ON MAP 81 (40 ADAM STREET) THROUGH PARCEL 11 ON MAP 71 AND INCLUDING 61 ADAM STREET SUBJECT TO LEGAL PARCEL DESCRIPTION, TO DOGWOOD LANE.
SECONDED BY: MR.O’LEARY
VOTED: 4-0
Mr. Balukonis went through the packet handed out at the meeting. Mr. Delaney questioned where Dogwood Lane would specifically be. Mr. Veno mentioned that the Motion should include the specifics.
10. TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT CONTINUED
Mr. Balukonis updated the Board of Selectmen on the success of the Collectors office. They are at 73% of the total FY10 commitment and in line with expectations.
Mr. Balukonis informed the Board of Selectmen that the grant application from the Down Town Initiative Technical Assistance Program was not funded.
Mr. Balukonis informed the Board of Selectmen that he has approved the hiring of 2 Call Fire Fighters to fill Departmental Vacancies.
9. DISCUSS APRIL TOWN MEETING WARRANT ARTICLES
Mr. Balukonis discussed the Timetable Agenda and presented the Warrant Articles for the April Town Meeting to the Board of Selectmen.
Mr. Balukonis noted a few specific Articles as they read through the list.
Mr. Carnevale discussed Chapter 319 Grant for Storm water Infiltration. Janet Nicosia did a small presentation to describe the project.
The Board of Selectmen had a few questions which were answered by Ms. Nicosia
To receive the319 Grant - April Town Meeting must approve the Article.
Energy Conservation was discussed.
8. AMBULANCE POLICY – 1st READING
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO ADOPT THE 1ST READING OF 4.1 AMBULANCE POLICIES: OPERATIONS AND THE ATTACHED BILLING POLICY AND RATE SCHEDULE.
VOTE TO PASS OVER
Mr. Balukonis presented the 4.0 Equipment Ambulance Policy: Operations.
Some changes were made move (Table #1) at the end of letter H to the end of letter G.
Chief Richard Harris explained the rate changes to the Board of Selectmen. Discussion ensued over the Billing Policy rate schedule the legality of it and non - resident discrimination. Mr. Delaney and Mr. O’Leary want to Amend the policy. Mr. O’Leary would like to see more statistics.
8. ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO APPROVE SENDING A LETTER OF INTENT TO THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PROVIDING FOR ADVANCE LIFE SUPPORT (ALS) SERVICES WITHIN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR.VENO
VOTED: 3-1
Mr. Balukonis discussed the letter of intent to go for an ALS hire. Chief Richard Harris went through a time line and a cost average to hire an ALS Fire Fighter.
Mr. Delaney explained to the Board of Selectmen that the letter of intent is not binding.
Mr. O’Leary is not comfortable signing the letter.
Captain Barry Galvin spoke on behalf of signing the letter he said the Union supports this.
Mr. Yull said the letter is just positioning us to move forward.
11. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. O’Leary - Nothing
Mr. Yull - Nothing
Mr. Veno - Nothing
Mr. Delaney - The FAC is still active and looking for additional members. To see the matrix of the School and Town contracts visit nrfac.home.comcast.net
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:30 p.m.
MR.CHAIRMAN, I MR. YULL MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF LITIGATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGINING STRATAGY AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: MR. O’LEARY AYE
MR. VENO AYE
MR. DELANEY AYE
MR. YULL AYE
MR. MAUCIER ABSENT
ADJOURN
MR. CHAIRMAN I MR. YULL MOVE TO ADJOURN 10:05 P.M.
SECONDED BY: MR. VENO
VOTED: 4-0
DATE JEFFREY YULL, CLERK
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