MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2010
CHAIRMAN MAUCERI CALLED THE MEETING TO ORDER AT 7:00PM IN ROOM 14 AT TOWN HALL IN THE PRESENCE OF MEMBERS MR. O'LEARY, MR. PRISCO, MR. DELANEY, MR. YULL AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR, GREG BALUKONIS.
1. MINUTES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO APPROVE THE NOVEMBER 1, 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 NOVEMBER 15, 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 NOVEMBER 15, 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 DECEMBER 10, 2010 SPECIAL SESSION MINUTES AS WRITTEN.
MOTION: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. CORRESPONDENCE
NONE
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
4. JOHN NORTON
JOHN NORTON FROM RMLD CAME TO DISCUSS NEW METERING SYSTEM STARTING IN JANUARY 2011. NORTH READING TO BE DONE 1ST--ALL METERS 2YRS OLD AND OLDER WILL BE REPLACED. APARTMENT COMPLIANCE 1ST THEN RESIDENTIAL TO BE DONE IN THE SPRING. INTERRUPTION TO SERVICE WILL BE 2 MINUTES AT MOST. IT IS ESTIMATED TO TAKE 2 1/2 TO 3 YRS TO COMPLETE ALL TOWNS.
5. PUBLIC HEARING GREAT AMERICAN TAVERN-COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO GRANT COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE TO GREAT AMERICAN TAVERN, LLC D/B/A GREAT AMERICAN TAVERN, 303 MAIN STREET, ROBERT PALMER, MANAGER, FOR JANUARY 1, 2011 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS AND ANY PLEDGE OF THIS LICENSE COLLATERAL.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMENTS:
MR. MAUCERI ASKED HOW MANY EMPLOYEES AND PARKING SPACES (30 EMPLOYEES 146 PARKING SPACES)
MR. O'LEARY ASKED ABOUT LOAN -CONSTRUCTION AND TERM OF LOAN, 25 YR LOAN. ALSO ASKED IF THEY DEFAULT DOES IT TIE UP THE LICENSE.
MR. PRISCO ASKED ABOUT OPERATING HOURS--THEY WILL BE 7 DAYS A WEEK, 11:30AM - 12 MIDNIGHT
MR. BALUKONIS STATED ALL EMPLOYEES ARE TRAINED IN TIP PROGRAM. IN REGARDS TO PARKING ALL CONDITIONS ARE BEING MEET. FIRE DEPT AND BOARD OF HEALTH HAVE NO COMMENTS AT THIS TIME.
MR. YULL -PARTIES DON'T HAVE A COPY OF PLANS IS THIS TYPICAL.
MR. PRISCO- OPERATING HOURS SHOULD BE THE SAME AS ALL OTHER RESTAURANTS IN TOWN.
MR. O'LEARY-FRONT OF BUILDING IS 'PLUG UGLY' THEIR CONTROL IS LIMITED HOWEVER BECAUSE OF LANDLORD. CBC MODIFIED BUILDING AND MADE IT WORSE.
DONNA COLBROOK, 4 ALLSTON RD. ACROSS FROM RESTAURANT. HUSBAND HAS BEEN AWAY ON BUSINESS LAST 14 MONTHS AND HIS CONCERN IS THAT IT WILL BE A NIGHTCLUB AND NOT A FAMILY RESTAURANT--WITH LOUD MUSIC AND NOISEY PARKING LOT.
ROBERT PALMER STATES LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WOULD BE MAYBE 3 NIGHTS (KARAOKE, TRIVIA & SUCH BESIDES MUSIC) ALSO AT TANNER TAVERN IN WOBURN (WHICH HE ALSO MANAGES) THERE ARE 4 APTS ABOVE AND THEY ARE QUIET.
MR. DELANEY-DOES WORK OUT OF WOBURN DISTRICT COURT AND HAS HEARD GOOD WORDS ABOUT HIS BUSINESSES.
6. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013: (2 OPENINGS)
1. LORRAINE SHEEHAN, 177 HAVERHILL ST (INCUMBENT)
2. KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL, 44 BURROUGHS RD (INCUMBENT)
3. MARY ANN LAPE, 3 NIBLICK WAY
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: MR. O'LEARY-LORRAINE SHEEHAN & KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL
MR. PRISCO- LORRAINE SHEEHAN & KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL
MR. DELANEY- LORRAINE SHEEHAN & KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL
MR. YULL- LORRAINE SHEEHAN & KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL
MR. MAUCERI- LORRAINE SHEEHAN & KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL
LIBRARY TRUSTESS-ASSOCIATE MEMBER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER OF THE LIBRARY TRUSTEES FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013:
1. MARY ANN LAPE, 3 NIBLICK WAY
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MARTIN'S POND COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE MARTIN'S POND RECLAIMATION STUDY COMMITTE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013
(4 OPENINGS)
1. JANET NICOSIA, 2 POPLAR TERRACE (INCUMBENT)
2. KATHRYN GEOFFRIN SCANNELL, 44 BURROUGHS RD (INCUMBENT)
3. PAUL CAMERON, 37 BURROUGHS RD (INCUMBENT)
4. LORI LYNES, 14 COMEAU RD (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: ALL CANDIDATES UNANIMOUS(5-0)
DETAIL CONSTABLES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR RE-APPOINTMENT AS DETAIL CONSTABLES FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011 (2 OPENINGS)
1. KARL BERG (INCUMBENT)
2. JERRY BERG (INCUMBENT)
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR APPOINTMENT AS A MEMBER OF THE HISTORICAL COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013: (3 OPENINGS)
1. BILLIE MAE DONAHUE, 12 GREENE STREET
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
WATER COMMISSION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT/RE-APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS OF THE WATER COMMISSION FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013 (2 OPENINGS)
1. CAROL BOURQUE, 7 EAMES ST (INCUMBENT)
2. JAMES PERKINS, 22 MT. VERNON ST
MOTION BY: MR. YULL
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS TO APPOINT BOTH (5-0)
MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO DESIGNATE THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR AS MUNICIPAL HEARING OFFICER PURSUANT TO MGL CHAPTER 148A FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1, 2011 TO DECEMBER 31, 2011
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
EAST MIDDLESEX MOSQUITO CONTROL REPRESENTATIVE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAME FOR RE-APPOINTMENT AS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE EAST MIDDLESEX MOSQUITO CONTROL PROJECT FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2013:
1. MARTIN FAIR--HEALTH AGENT, TOWN OF NORTH READING
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
TOWN TREASURER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT MARYANN MACKEY AS TOWN TREASURER FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
STATE ETHICS LIAISON
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO REAPPOINT BARBARA STATS AS THE STATE ETHICS COMMISSION LIAISON FOR A TERM TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2011.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
7. LICENSE RENEWALS
COMMON VICTUALLER
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
B & D GOLF ENTERPRISES, INC (HILLVIEW)
DAIRY QUEEN
NORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB
PAPA GINO'S
PICCADILLY PUB RESTAURANT
SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS
SUNRISE BAGELS
THE HORNET'S NEST
THOMPSON CLUB, INC
WENDY'S
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING COMMON VICTUALLER/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
B & D GOLF ENTERPRISES (HILLVIEW)
PICCADILLY PUB RESTAURANT
SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/ALL ALCOHOL LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
NEW ENGLAND BEVERAGE AND REDEMPTION
ONE STOP LIQUORS
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING PACKAGE STORE/WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
CHRISTOPHER'S MARKET
CONVENIENCE PLUS
TEDESCHI FOOD STAMP
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
LIVERY LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING LIVERY LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
METRO TOWN CAR
NORTH READING TRANSPORTATION
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMENT: BOSTON NORTH LIMO EXCLUDED FROM ORIGINAL MOTION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO HOLD THE LIVERY LICENSE SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY EVIDENCE OF REGULATIONS SET UP BY THE BOARD FOR BOSTON NORTH LIMO TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENTS REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICES
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT DEVICE LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
PAPA GINO'S
SPORTS, SPIRITS AND STEAKS
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
JUKEBOX
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING JUKEBOX LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
CLASS I LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS I LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
BOBCAT OF BOSTON, INC
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 4-0
MR. O'LEARY WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING DUE TO CLASS I CAN APPLY FOR CLASS II LICENSES.
CLASS II LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLASS II LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
A & J MOTORS
GREENBRIAR CLASSIC MOTORS
P & T AUTO
ROUTE 28 MOTORS EXCHANGE, INC
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. DELANEY
VOTED: 4-0
MR. O'LEARY WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING DUE TO CONFLICT WITH FAMILY BUSINESS
FRATERNAL CLUB LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING FRATERNAL CLUB LICENSES TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE
NORTH READING CHRISTOPHER CLUB
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
COMMENT: MR. O'LEARY IS A MEMBER OF K oF C--HE WANTS THIS DISCLOSED.
CLUB LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING CLUB LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
THOMSON CLUB, INC
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE FOLLOWING SUNDAY ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:
B & D ENTERPRISES, INC (HILLVIEW)
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
RENEWAL CERTIFICATION
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE ABCC 2011 RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO
SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
8. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. FXM ASSOCIATES HAVE BEEN AWARDED THE SEWER INFRASTRUCTURE ECONOMIC STUDY - THE STUDY WILL BEGIN 1ST WEEK OF JANUARY 2011 AND BE COMPLETED IN 60 DAYS.
2. PMA CONSULTANTS WILL SERVE AS OWNER'S PROJECT MANAGER FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL FEASIBILITY STUDY. PMA WILL BE ON BOARD ONCE THE MSBA APPROVES THEIR SELECTION AND WILL COMMENCE WITH THE PROCUREMENT OF DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE PROJECT.
3. RECEIVED A NOTICE FROM THE JOINT LABOR/MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE INDICATING THE FIRE UNION HAS FILED FOR MEDIATION IN AN EFFORT TO SETTLE THEIR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.
4. POLICE DEPT. IS IN THE FINAL STAGES OF ACCREDITATION BY THE MA STATE POLICE ACCREDITATION COMMISSION, AN ON-SITE ASSESSMENT WILL TAKE PLACE ON OR ABOUT 1/20/2011 WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMISSION TO SEE IF DEPARTMENTAL STANDARDS HAVE BEEN MEET.
5. STAFF IS PREPARING ALL NECESSARY STEPS TO ISSUE THE 3RD QUARTER TAX BILLS--SENIOR CITIZENS CAME BY AND STUFFED ENVELOPES AND THEN SENT THEM TO THE TOWN'S TAX BILLING VENDOR TO BE MAILED OUT.
9. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
MR. O'LEARY WANTS TO WISH EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.
MR. PRISCO WILL BE INTERESTING YEAR - IT'S RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER AND WE TO BE ON THE SAME TEAM.
MR. DELANEY THANKS TOWN ADMINISTRATOR FOR HIS EFFORTS WITH MSBA MIDDLE SCHOOL. MENTIONED FOOD PANTRY PROJECT AND THE SADNESS OF THE TOYS FOR TOTS ROBBERY.
MY. YULL MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY HEALTHY NEW YEAR.
MR. MAUCERI WANTED TO KNOW THE STATUS OF IPADS--THEY ARE ORDERED AND SHOULD BE IN ANY DAY NOW. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! THANK YOU FELLOW BOARD MEMBERS AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK.
TOWN HALL WILL BE OPEN 1/2 DAY ON 12/23/10 AND CLOSED ON 12/24/10 AND 12/31/10.
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION 9:15 P.M.
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO ENTER INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOR THE PURPOSES OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AND TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S CONTRACT 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: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ADJOURN
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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