MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING
MONDAY, MARCH 21, 2011
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 MARCH 5, 2011 BUDGET HEARING MINUTES AS WRITTEN
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
NONE
3. APPOINTMENTS/RE-APPOINTMENTS
TAXATION AID COMMITTEE
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO PLACE IN NOMINATION THE FOLLOWING NAMES FOR APPOINTMENT AS MEMBERS ON THE TAXATION AID COMMITTEE FOR TERMS TO EXPIRE ON DECEMBER 31, 2013 (4 OPENINGS)
1. MARYANN MACKAY (TOWN TREASURER) 2. DEBBIE CARBONE (ASSESSING MANAGER)
MOTION BY: MR. O'LEARY SECONDED BY: MR. PRISCO
VOTED: MR. O'LEARY AYE MR. YULL AYE MR. PRISCO AYE MR. MAUCERI AYE
MR. DELANEY AYE
4. SEASONAL LECENSE RENEWALS
THOMSON CLUB, INC d/b/a PRO SHOP
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE SEASONAL WINE AND MALT BEVERAGE CLUB LICENSE FOR THE THOMSON CLUB, INC d/b/a PRO SHOP, 2 MID IRON DRIVE TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
HILLVIEW SNACKS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO RENEW THE COMMON VICTUALLER LICENSE FOR GFMI/ HILLVIEW SNACKS, 149 NORTH STREET TO EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2011 SUBJECT TO ALL REGULATORY DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
ROBERT CONNORS/C&R DREAN DOGZ
POSTPONED TO NEXT MEETING
ABCC FORMS
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE ABCC 2011 SEASONAL RENEWAL CERTIFICATION.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
MR. CHAIRMAN, I MOVE TO SIGN THE ABCC 2011 SEASONAL ESTIMATE FORM.
MOTION BY: MR. PRISCO SECONDED BY: MR. O'LEARY
VOTED: UNANIMOUS (5-0)
5. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. CHIEF HARRIS (FIRE DEPT.) IS RETIRING ON APRIL 15, 2011, THE PROCESS IS UNDERWAY TO HIRE AN ACTING FIRE CHIEF.
MR. O'LEARY - WISHES THE CHIEF WELL AND WOULD LIKE HIM TO RECONSIDER. APPRECIATES HIS SERVICE TO THE TOWN.
MR. PRISCO - DISAPPOINTED HE IS LEAVING BUT WISHES HIM WELL.
2. DRAFT COPY FOR BIDS FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE. CHIEF HARRIS HELPED WITH THIS AS FAR AS RESPOSE TIMES AND HOUSING LOCATIONS.
MR. PRISCO - WOULD LIKE TO KEEP ALS. WHY CAN'T THEY BE HOUSED AT THE FIREHOUSE.
MR. O'LEARY - 9 MIN. RESPONSE TIME IS THAT WHAT THE TOWN IS LOOKING FOR...CURRENT RESPONSE TIME IS 6 MIN..
MR. DELANEY - WOULD ALSO LIKE TO KEEP ALS THOUGH PUTTING OUT BIDS IS BEST FOR THE COMMUNITY.
MR. YULL - AGRESS WE NEED TO LOOK AT OTHER OPTIONS AND GO FORWARD.
MR. MAUCERI - WOULD LIKE TO SEE SOME PROGRESS MADE WITH THE FIRE DEPT..
3. THE DPW AND FIRE DEPT. WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL MONEY FOR THEIR FUEL ACCOUNTS FOR FY2011.
4. THE TOWN'S HEALTH INSURANCE CONSULTANT, EBS FORAN, IS LOOKING AT 2 OTHER PROVIDERS BIDS DUE THIS WEEK. COMPARING CURRENT FUNDING VS. GIC, THERE COULD BE A 10% SAVINGS. A MEETING IS BEING SCHEDULED WITH INSURANCE ADVISORY TEAM.
MR. MAUCERI - WHEN IS CONSUTANT MEETING WITH EMPLOYEES.
STARTING MARCH 31, 2011
5. THE BOARD IS URGED TO USE SLIPBOX ON THEIR IPADS TO COMMUNICATE WITH EACH OTHER.
6. BUDGET HEARINGS FY 2012
TREASURER/COLLECTOR
MaryAnn Mackay
There will be no increases with the department, we will also be looking into combining accounts to save on the budget. The Treasure budget is for Salary, stipends and an Asst.. Level Funds are for 4 employees salaries.
BOARD OF ASSESORS
Debbie Carbone
Reduced some services to get to level funding. The goals of the dept. are to achieve level funding, to provide personal service and purchase services.
BOARD OF HEALTH
Martin Fair
Same as current year and year before
3 elements of the department
Administration-run office/salaries Environmental Health
Commonwealth
Plan reviews of new establishments and food permits
Public Health Nurse is used for Communicable Diseases to identify where they came from and how to prevent the spread of it.
VETERANS
Susan Magner
High Point-Assist all Veterans with benefits. Alot of people are not aware of the work that goes with this--dealing with Veterans, spouses and dependents. Working on grants for adaptive housing for Veterans. Help Veterans with assistance for Health and Welfare. Outreach Program for well checks, assist with Bedford, VA...there are pre and post deployment screenings. We try to get to know them and their families.
Help families with death benefit filings, claims for compensations and VAC housing (like section 8) helps them get into housing. Funeral assistance, markers for graves, welcome home bonuses.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
No one present.
HILLVIEW COMMISSION
Peter Hemme
Assumption behind budget is that it's not going to be a great year due to economy. Planning of decrease of revenues, like maintenance of some items. Over next 2 yrs debt services will be maxed out.
ACCOUNTING
Joe Tassone
Came in a little under budget due to a long term employee retiring and a new hire came in at lesser pay/step increase.
IT picks up maintenance cost of software.
7. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT
1. The process for hiring an acting Fire Chief is underway to replace Richard Harris who will be retiring shortly.
2. I have forwarded a copy of Invitation for Bids for Emergency Ambulance Services. Please review and contact me with questions and suggestions.
3. I anticipate the DPW and Fire Dept. will require additional funding for fuel. The Finance Committee has been notified in order for them to submit a reserve fund transfer.
4. The Towns health insurance consultant, EBS Foran recently met with me to discuss policy renewal alternatives for FY 2012.
5. Board members should download Slipbox application to communicate with each other.
8. OLD AND NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Prisco--Food Pantry will be bringing in Refrigerators and Freezers(through a grant) to be able to offer perishable items.
Mr. Yull--How did Food Pantry move from Park Street to Town Hall
Mr. Balukonis--Through losing a lease, Town gave use of the space.
Mr. Prisco--Received an email from John Welsh requiring a large expense to update Food Pantry, looking for Town for help. Will go and see John Welsh.
Mr. Delaney--Friends on North Street would like to compliment NRPD, NRFD and RMLD for their quick response times to an accident in front of their house.
Mr. Mauceri--wishes Fire Chief well in his retirement.
9. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mr. Chairman, I move to enter into Executive Session for the purposes of Collective Bargaining and Litigation Strategy, such discussions in Open Session will have a Detrimental Impact on the Town, 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. O'Leary Aye Mr. Prisco Aye Mr. Delaney Aye Mr.
Mauceri Aye Mr. Yull Aye
Adjourned 10:45 p.m.
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Date Michael Prisco, Clerk
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