MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY MAY 17, 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. O’Leary, Mr. Prisco, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Yull and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
Mr. Mauceri began with welcoming Mr. Prisco to the Board.
1. MINIT AND MILITIA – MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
Mr. O’Brien was present and spoke regarding the Memorial Day Parade. He personally invited the Board, and asked those participating in the bicycle parade to please be there by 9:15a.m.
2. RICHARD HINGSTON-PRESENTATION OF FY09 AUDIT
Mr. Hingston was present for the FY2009 Audit. He thanked the Board for allowing him to do the audit again this year and went on to say that he thinks there’s a good finance team in place in North Reading. He went on to explain the audit process, finances and made some suggestions/recommendations to the Board on steps to make and decisions for the future.
A copy of the audit will be put on the website in PDF format.
3. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 6, 2010 REORGANIZATION MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR.O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
4. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
6. SECONDARY SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Chuck Carucci, chair of the secondary school building committee, and members were present. They gave an update to the Board on the project in slide show format. Members presented the project update for the secondary schools for North Reading discussing:
- Funding
- Mandatory steps under new guidelines
- History/age of middle and high schools
- MSBA process
The Board was given the opportunity to ask questions, as were people present.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I RECOMMEND THAT THE BOARD RECOMMEND ARTICLE 21 FOR THE MIDDLE SCHOOL/HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY (UP TO 1 MILLION DOLLARS).
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S LIAISON LIST
The Board corrected and updated the liaison assignment list.
8. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Yull briefed the Board on how he came up with the number of members for the committee and went on to give statistics on the number of people using the sidewalks, etc and the importance of pedestrian safety. He’s asking tonight for the Board to approve this committee and move forward.
DISCUSSION:
Mr. Prisco stated that he cannot support this committee at this time because of the significant issues that we’re facing at this time. He suggests as a committee we think about priorities.
Mr. Yull replied that safety is a priority.
Mr. Delaney offered suggestions—possibly a subcommittee. There was then some discussion around the topic (Chris Hayden from CPC spoke in regards to subcommittees).
Mrs. Robinson, public comment, disagreed about priorities. Feels “there’s no priority,” when it comes to sidewalks and expressed her opinion.
Monica Gregoire, public comment, spoke in favor of the committee.
It was eventually recommended that the Pedestrian Safety Advisory Committee serve as a subcommittee under the CPC.
9. T-MOBILE
Mr. Balukonis updated the Board on the lease agreement between the Town and T-Mobile.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOTICE OF LEASE WITH T-MOBILE NORTHEAST LLC FOR THE CELLULAR FACILITY LOCATED ON TOWER HILL ROAD, AND AUTHORIZE THE CHAIRMAN TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
10. FY 2011 BUDGET RECOMMENDATIONS
Mr. Balukonis reaffirmed the dollar amounts on the FY2011 budget recommendations. The Board was given the opportunity to ask questions and discussed it.
ARTICLE 20
MR. CHAIRMAN, I RECOMMEND ARTICLE 20 AS PRESENTED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Mr. Balukonis continued to discuss/explain articles to be presented at Town Meeting.
ARTICLES 22 AND 23
The Board requested more information on the health care before making any decisions on articles 22 and 23.
ARTICLE 19
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2011 MUNICIPAL OPERATING BUDGET OF $11,556,730, FIXED COST APPROPRIATION OF $14,019,596, HILLVIEW ENTERPRISE AT $1,703,834, WATER ENTERPRISE AT $3,130,738 AND 23,143,886 FOR THE SCHOOLS AS PROPOSED BY THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
11. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
FEMA AGENT
Mr. Balukonis requested the Board designate him as the FEMA applicant’s agent.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR GREG L. BALUKONIS AS THE TOWN OF NORTH READING FEMA APPLICANT'S AGENT FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE REIMBURSEMENTS EVENT #1895-DR-MA BETWEEN MARCH 12, 2010 TO APRIL 26, 2010.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
In addition, Mr. Balukonis talked about past-due trash and water bills. Mr. O’Leary suggested that the Town begin accepting partial payments (as of right now partial payments are not being accepted).
He also reviewed actions in the award of a police towing contract to a private firm.
Mr. Balukonis finished with a report of the Employee Insurance Advisory Committee.
12. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Yull
- LUC is having its annual Crafts in the Park Fair on Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Ipswich River Park.
- Congratulations to both Mike Prisco and Bob Mauceri
- The boys and girls 4X800 track team qualified for states and boys distance medley run broke a 12 year school record.
Mr. Delaney
- Thanked Joe Veno for his 15 years of service.
- Congratulated Bob Mauceri and Mike Prisco
Mr. Prisco
- Thanked everyone for welcoming him and thanked the Town.
- Recommended and please consider that the Board readdress their Charter
Mr. O’Leary
- Stated that he’s in favor or revisiting the Charter.
- Echoed his colleague’s comments – utmost respect for Joe Veno, served well and appreciates him.
- Welcomed Mike Prisco aboard
- Thanked Bob Mauceri for being the Chair.
Mr. Mauceri
- Thanked the community for continuing his service.
- Welcomed Mike Prisco
- Thanked Joe Veno
- Wants to get back on track with onsite meeting – focus on yearly goals.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF DISCUSSION OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISTION, AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION THEREAFTER FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF ADJOURNMENT.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI AYE MR. O’LEARY AYE MR. DELANEY AYE MR. PRISCO AYE
MR. YULL AYE
The Board returned to open session at 11:45 p.m.
ADJOURN (11:45 P.M.)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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Date Michael Prisco, Clerk
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