MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2010
Chairman 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 18, 2010 REGULAR MEETING MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Murphy from the Chamber of Commerce wanted to inform the public of the tree lighting ceremony on November 28, 2010 on the Town Common. 2:30-4 -- hayrides, school chorus, high school band and Santa. Tree lighting will be at 4 p.m.
Mr. Delaney thanked the Chamber of Commerce for all of their hard work.
4. AMBULANCE BILL WRITE-OFF
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO WRITE-OFF, IN ACCORDANCE WITH HILL-BURTON STANDARDS, AMBULANCE BILL NR10-1422, RUN #150671 DATED 8/23/2010 IN THE AMOUNT OF $175.00.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. RISTORANTE DANIELLA
Jill Mann, attorney, was present
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DISCONTINUE THE COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSE FOR SOPAC, INC. (DARLENE BUONOPANE) D/B/A RISTORANTE DANIELLA, 303 MAIN STREET.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
6. CHRISTMAS TREES
Chris Labo, 14 Foley Drive, was present and spoke. He wants to sell the trees at 208 Main Street. The proceeds will go to outreach chapel for charity to help inner city kids attend Christen retreats.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT A TRANSIENT VENDOR LICENSE TO OUTREACH CHAPEL, INC. FOR THE SALE OF CHRISTMAS TREES AT LABO CARPETS, 208 MAIN STREET BETWEEN NOVEMBER 25, 2010 AND DECEMBER 25, 2010, SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. PUBLIC HEARING – TAX RATE SETTING/CLASSIFICATION
Mr. O’Leary stated that he will not partake due to conflict of interest with a family member owning a business.
Debbie Carbone, Board of Assessors, was present, as were Sebastian Tine and Greg Smith, Board Members. A classification hearing will determine the tax rate in North Reading. Residential (87.5%) vs. Commercial/Industrial tax (12.5%).
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A TAX CLASSIFICATION FACTOR OF 1.0.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 3-1 (MR. PRISCO OPPOSED, MR. O’LEARY ABSTAINED - EXCUSED HIMSELF DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH FAMILY BUSINESS)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A RESIDENTIAL EXEMPTION.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 4-0 UNANIMOUS (MR. O’LEARY ABSTAINED)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE NOT TO ESTABLISH A COMMERCIAL EXEMPTION.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 4-0 (MR. O’LEARY ABSTAINED)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND THE FY2011 PROPERTY TAX LEVEY AT
$34,916,023.26 WHICH IS $9,544.74 LESS THAN THE LEVY LIMIT.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 4-0 (MR. O’LEARY ABSTAINED)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS THAT
THE FY2011 TAX RATE BE SET AT $14.01 PER $1,000.00 OF VALUATION.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 3-1 (MR. PRISCO OPPOSED MR. O’LEARY ABSTAINED)
8. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mr. O’Leary stated that he would like to see affordable housing included. A work session was scheduled for 1/13/11 at 6 PM.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ADOPT THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2010 AS WRITTEN.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
9. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
Mr. Balukonis began with discussing the engineering report for Swan Pond Road with the Board Members. He then briefly discussed the sale of land on Main Street – a minimum sale price needs to be set and they will do so at the next meeting, but need to check with CBC as well. He then acknowledged that the pavilion at Ipswich River Park was not funded, unsuccessful PARC grant application. He also stated that MEMA signed an agreement to replace the culvert on Route 62, Martins Brook. In addition, he mentioned that “we are in good position in case of an emergency,” according to the Emergency Command Center. Finally, he welcomed Erica Hansen, the Youth Services Director, who will start on November 17th.
10. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. O’LEARY
- The High School teams have advanced to post season
- The High School play was a great performance
MR. PRISCO
- Pop Warner cheerleaders did well this past weekend. The C-Team was the only team to advance
- The parking lot at the town hall was done very well to help food pantry and seniors.
- Has received phone calls from residents with neighbors who have NH plates and wants to know what to do.
- Happy Thanksgiving
MR. DELANEY
- Request for owner public management secondary school building project.
- Mayor Menino will propose healthcare\
- Happy Thanksgiving
MR. YULL
- Susan Magna did a great job for Veteran’s Day – well attended
- North Street looks great
- Turkey Trot, Joe Davis, Thanksgiving Day
MR. MAUCERI
- Mike, Greg and Dick Carnavale all met this week.
- Sean and I met with financial team on Friday
- Happy Thanksgiving
- Senior Dinner Sunday @ 1:30
- Ceremony from 6-8pm on 11/18/10 at new Stop and Shop
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ESTABLISH A STORM WATER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND A WATER AND WASTEWATER PLANNING ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TO ADOPT THEIR MISSIONS AS SET FORTH IN DOCUMENTS DATED NOVEMBER 1, 2010.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O’LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
11. EXECUTIVE SESSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR
THE PURPOSES OF LITAGATION AND COLLECTIVE STRATEGY, 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 11:00 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
| 
