MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY OCTOBER 18, 2010
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Mr. Mauceri called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM in room 14 at Town Hall in North Reading in the presence of members Mr. Prisco, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Yull and Barbara Stats standing in for the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis. Mr. O’Leary was not present.
Mr. Mauceri began the meeting with welcoming Barbara Stats in place of Greg Balukonis for this meeting.
1. ELECTION BALLOT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE NOVEMBER 2, 2010 STATE ELECTION WARRANT.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 4-0 Mr. (O’Leary not present)
Mr. O’Leary joins the meeting at 7:02 PM
In regards to ballot questions, Mr. O’Leary stated what he feels the public should vote and why.
Karen Eariketi, School Committee member, invited the community to the meeting at the middle school library.
2. JOINT APPOINTMENT
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT TO THE HILLVIEW COMMISSION FOR TO FILL AN UNEXPIRED TERM THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010: (1 OPENING)
1) PETER HEMME, 55 LINDOR RD.
2) PAUL ASHMAN, 4 WINTERBERRY LANE
3) ANN DAVIS, 23 HILLVIEW RD.
4) THOMAS MCDONOUGH, 19 ORCHARD DRIVE
5) PETER MOFFETT, 2 GREENBRIAR DRIVE
6) PAUL DORSEY, 18 MAGNOLIA RD.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: MR. MAUCERI: PETER HEMME MR. O’LEARY: PETER HEMME MR. DELANEY: PETER HEMME MR. PRISCO: PETER HEMME
MR. YULL: PETER HEMME MR. STACK: PETER HEMME
MR. CARUCCI: PETER HEMME MR. PURNELL: absent
MR. COLLINS: PETER HEMME MR. ROCCO: PETER HEMME
MR. GIUNTA: PETER HEMME
3. STREET ACCEPTANCE
It was stated that the markers are all set.
AGATHA WAY
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ACCEPT THE LAYOUT OF AGATHA WAY AS SHOWN ON A PLAN DRAWN BY O'NEILL ASSOCIATES DATED JULY 30, 2010, REVISED OCTOBER 13, 2010, BY SIGNING SAID PLAN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
4. WASTEWATER AND STORM WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mr. Delaney, Mr. Prisco, Mr. O’Leary, Mr. Yull and Mr. Mauceri thanked members who have served. Certificates were passed out and a group photo was taken.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DISSOLVE THE WASTEWATER AND STORM WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMABN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
8. SPECIAL LEGISLATION (CHARTER CHANGES)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PETITION THE GENERAL COURT FOR A SPECIAL ACT AS VOTED UNDER ARTICLE 10 OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2010 TOWN MEETING.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
9. LIVERY LICENSE
Shane Jalbert, Boston North Limo, applied for a livery license. He has been running the company for 4 years and currently has 8 vehicles. In 2006 the Board of Appeals approved a special permit. Mr. O’Leary requested all vehicles be registered in North Reading before license comes up for renewal in December.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A LIVERY LICENSE TO SHANE JALBERT D/B/A BOSTON NORTH LIMO, 3 WASHINGTON STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2010 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
10. LEGAL BILLS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,542.27
AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $3,472.27
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $2,052.00
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (WATER) $ 18.00
TOTAL $5,542.27
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
11. VETERANS DAY PROCLAMATION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO READ THE ATTACHED VETERAN’S DAY PROCLAMATION.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
12. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Postpone until November 1, 2010 when information is updated and correct.
13. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Mauceri read the Town Administrator's Report. He began with stating that the Moody bond rating is AA2 which is better than A1. He went on to state that the Town Clerk is looking into virtual Town Hall. He updated the Board on the Palermo vs North Reading case – settled and closed. He then stated that the easement for the Smith Property will be done by April Town Meeting. He also spoke of the Municipal Tax Amnesty – collect monies owed. In addition, they collected monies from MEMA – in addition to what was collected by FEMA. Lastly, Mr. Mauceri told the Board that 6 out of 7 labor contracts are under negotiation. Superior Officers remain to be the only Union that has not started.
14. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. PRISCO
- NEW BUSINESS – RMLD fiscal report very well done, 2% reduction from last year to this year.
- Halloween on 10/31 – drive slow and have fun.
- Mr. Prisco mentioned the Veterans Lunch on October 24th from 2-6 at the Hillview Country Club.
MR. DELANEY
- Thanked Thomas Hatch from the North Reading Police Department for helping with a family emergency
MR. YULL
- OLD BUSINESS – 9/27 Water Commission had a difficult meeting, thought Board was criticizing the Chairman of the Board about making it difficult to meet.
MR. MAUCERI
- Mentioned that Maryann McKay received the Certified Municipal Collector Award which was presented at the Sterling Country Club.
- The Financial Planning Team Meeting met this a.m. – The School Committee has additional Federal Grant that has come in $475,000. $125,000 to be used this year.
- Veteran’s Day – Mr. Prisco to read proclamation at 11a.m. on 11/11/10.
- October 25th meeting with School Committee at 7:30. There are 3 candidates to fill the unexpired term as a member of vocational school committee.
ADJOURN 10:00 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
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Date Michael Prisco, Clerk
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