MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 1, 2010
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. O’Leary, Mr. Prisco, Mr. Delaney, Mr. Yull and the Town Administrator, Greg Balukonis.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 4, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 13, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER 13, 2010 EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
4. LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE LEGAL BILLS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,171.73 AS FOLLOWS:
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (GENERAL) $5,713.73
KOPELMAN AND PAIGE, P.C. (LABOR) $1,728.00
WEST $ 730.00
TOTAL $8,171.73
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. DISCUSS WASTEWATER AND WATER COMMITTEE
Water and Wastewater (WWPAC) adopted on 11/15/10.
DISCUSS STORMWATER COMMITTEE
Mr. Balukonis read the function of the Stormwater Advisory Committee(SAC). Mr. Yull asked if they report to the DPW. It was noted that yes, the SAC will report to the DPW. The Board will vote on the next session about forming SAC.
6. ONE DAY LICENSE
Requested by Mike Sandberg for the Masonic Lodge Chowderfest to be held 11/13/10 from 2:30-9:30.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I 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 NOVEMBER 13, 2010 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 2:30 P.M. TO 9:30 P.M. SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. DISCUSS STRATEGIC PLAN – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This was presented by Mr. Prisco. He spoke of the importance of being on top of expenses and what’s going on in town.
Mr. Delaney wants to thank Mr. Prisco for putting together this summary, also to thank Mr. Balukonis and his staff for their help.
Mr. Mauceri wants to thank Mr. Prisco and Mr. Delaney for all their efforts.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DATED
NOVEMBER 1, 2010 AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis stated that according to the Town Clerk, we are in compliance with the Open Meeting Law. He informed the Board that the 2011 Tax Classification hearing is 11/15/10 and the assessors will have information at that time. Mr. Balukonis updated the Board on the Water Commission – they’re reviewing proposals and will get back to the Board after the first of the year, possibly before. He went on to state that the NRPD was awarded funding for 22 vests. Also, the police department reports monitoring commercial vehicles on Chestnut Street (still ongoing, a few violations). Mr. Balukonis then stated that the School Department is ready to proceed with the feasibility agreement and he stated that there is a training coming up in Boston for members of the Committee and for himself. Lastly, he spoke of the
conference he attended last month – informative. Technology and Innovation are two great things to look at, technology being most important. He and IT will be working on this for April Town Meeting.
9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. O’LEARY
- Reminded the public to vote tomorrow
MR. YULL
- Lots of opportunities to make change. Does not feel Youth Services position should be filled at this time.
MR. PRISCO
NONE
MR. MAUCERI
NONE
MR. DELANEY
NONE
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF LITAGATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING, AND ADMIT CHIEF HARRIS AND FURTHER THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN WILL RETURN TO OPEN SESSION 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
ADJOURN (10:30 p.m.)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADJOURN.
MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY
SECONDED BY: MR. PRISCO
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
Approved: December 20, 2010 Signed/Michael Prisco, Clerk
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