MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY JUNE 7, 2010
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Chairman Mauceri called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. in Room B109 at North Reading High School in the presence of members Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Prisco, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Yull and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 3, 2010 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 3, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 17, 2010 REGULAR SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE MAY 17, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
Mr. Delaney requested a copy of the letter from the school superintendent regarding the school committee reorganization. Mr. Prisco requested copies of the letter from K & P regarding amendments to family and medical leave act regulations and Metro PCS Massachusetts , LLC, 55 Swan Pond Road - Var
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
4. LEGAL BILLS
Mr. Balukonis briefly explained the legal bills for April 2010 and suggested that the Board approve them.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR APRIL 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,248.93 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $5,218.93
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $1,907.50
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) 122.50
TOTAL $7,248.93
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. 3% BUDGET TRANSFERS
Mr. Balukonis stated that the reason for the request represents the difference of what was voted on at Town Meeting and what was recommended for the Vocational School Budget.
Mr. O’Leary requested the Vocational Representative inform the Board of Selectmen as soon as they know about budget changes.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE A 3% BUDGET TRANSFER FROM PENSION AND BENEFITS TO THE REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR THE YEAR FY2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $22,297.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. TOWN MEETING
ARTICLE 22
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND ARTICLE 22 – ACCEPT MGL CHAPTER 32B, SECTION 18.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
DISCUSSION: Mr. O’Leary will be abstaining as a family member may be impacted by the decision. Mr. Mauceri stated that the Board will not make a formal presentation tonight as the finance committee will – repetitive. He also stated that he feels this is the right thing to do and it’s a possibility to make adjustments down the road if retirees are in difficult positions. Mr. Delaney stated it was a difficult decision, but like the Chair, feels it’s important and the right decision. Mr. Yull stated it was difficult as well, but will be in support of it. Mr. Prisco stated that the current employees have been subsidizing for the members on the HMO so we should do this in “good faith” for them.
VOTED: 4-0-1 (Mr. O’Leary abstained)
7. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis started by telling the Board that he spoke with Mr. Bruno, the last facilitator who served as the goal setter, and stated dates he’s available. The Board settled on a date. He went on to explain and ask the Board to adopt the FEMA Flood Plan Policy.
MOTION FOR FLOOD MAP
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE THE BOARD VOTE TO APPROVE THE REVISED MIDDLESEX COUNTY FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAPS (FIRM) THAT ARE WHOLLY OR PARTIALLY WITHIN THE TOWN OF NORTH READING, DATED JUNE 4, 2010, AND DELINEATE THE FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT, INCLUDING ALL SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREAS DESIGNATED AS ZONES A-AE-AO AND AH ON THE FIRM. THIS ACTION IS NECESSARY FOR CONTINUATION IN THE NATIONAL FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM, AND SHALL BE SUBMITTED FOR APPROVAL AT THE OCTOBER 2010 TOWN MEETING.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Mr. Balukonis then updated the Board on Telecommunication Services -- $2700 consultant fee, but an anticipated annual savings in excess of $11,000. He also updated the Board on an abandoned and unsafe dwelling at 19 Old Andover Road. He went on to tell them that he is in receipt of a recommendation from the Finance Director concerning the assessing manager position. In addition, he would also like the Board to please review the document from the Town Clerk before the meeting on June 21st. Lastly, Mr. Balukonis informed the Board that the architect, Kevin Buckley, is meeting at the senior center regarding the proposed Third Meeting House project.
8. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. O’LEARY
The Board of Registrars is looking for agenda time on the 21st – requesting it to be on the agenda.
MR. DELANEY
None
MR. PRISCO
None
MR. YULL
None
MR. MAUCERI
Work session scheduled – the objective is to identify some short term goals for the next fiscal year and some long term goals.
FISCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE FISCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE JUNE 30, 2012.
MICHAEL KUSHAKJI (SCHOOL COMMITTEE LIAISON)
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN TO TOWN MEETING 6:45 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RELOCATE TO TOWN MEETING FLOOR.
MOTION BY: MR. O’LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN 9:45 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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