Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of September 12, 2006
Chairman Robert W. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Also present were Selectmen John F. DePinto, Anthony C. Kennedy, R. Paul Rotondi, George E. Seibold, Town Administrator Ronald J. Florino, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon.
Pledge of Allegiance
Joint Meeting with School Committee
The School Committee discussed their projected FY06 budget deficit of about $70,000. The Boards discussed sharing the School Business Manager position and the Town Accountant position.
Selectman Seibold left the room at 6:37 p.m.
Dr. Connelly discussed two warrant articles for capital items and to bring back the custodians. Selectman Kennedy suggested they submit the articles for the Board’s recommendation, and he suggested they meet again at 6:00 p.m. on 9/26.
The Boards discussed sharing the School’s Facilities Manager.
Meeting recessed at 7:15 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:26 p.m. with all members present and Town Administrator and Town Counsel.
Kyotoya Restaurant/Request for Change in Number of Seats
Selectman Kennedy read the Notice of Hearing. Chairman Sweeney read the letter from Atty. Cicatelli into the record, in which he asked to withdraw this petition without prejudice and also the petition for a Restaurant All Alcoholic License. Selectman Kennedy moved to allow them to withdraw without prejudice, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Liquor Licensing Authority
Selectman DePinto moved to go into Liquor Licensing Authority and return as the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
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Meeting recessed at 7:30 p.m. to go into Liquor Licensing Authority.
Meeting reconvened at 7:36 p.m.
Approve Minutes
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 8/22/06 minutes, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Voting was 4-0-1, with Chairman Sweeney abstaining. Motion carried.
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Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 8/22/06 executive session minutes and not to be published, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Voting was 4-0-1, with Chairman Sweeney abstaining. Motion carried.
Stoneham Housing Authority/Trash
Atty. Houghton said that all parties felt it better if the Housing authority stayed with the Town and paid the fee that they would have paid. Atty. Houghton read the 9/12/06 letter that he gave to the Selectmen. Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the settlement as outlined in the letter, seconded by Selectman Seibold. Motion was unanimously voted.
Follow Up on Letter to DCR/Atty. Houghton
Selectman DePinto moved to move up this item. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Atty. Houghton suggested sending the letter that was sent to DCR, with a cover letter, to Robert Golledge, Secretary of EOEA. Chairman Sweeney said he could work with Bill and draft a letter. Selectman Rotondi moved to send the same letter with a cover letter to be drafted by Mr. Houghton and Bill. Atty. Houghton suggested sending a copy to Lt. Gov. Healy. Selectman Rotondi added that to his motion. Motion was seconded by Selectman DePinto and unanimously voted.
Request for Proclamation/United Nations
Selectman DePinto moved to proclaim October 24, 2006 as United Nations Day, seconded by Selectman Seibold. Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Block Parties
Selectman Seibold moved approval of the following Block Parties, subject to approval by the Police: Avon Street on 9/23 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Parkway Road on 9/16 from 4 to 9 p.m.
Brookbridge Road on 9/16 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Arnold Road on 9/23 from 12 to 8 p.m.
Summerhill Street on 9/16 from 3 to 9 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Selectman DePinto and unanimously voted.
Vote to Accept $200,000 Mass Historical Comm. Grant for Fire Station
Selectman Seibold moved to have the Chairman be the person to authorize #1 and #7 and the Town Administrator authorize #2-6. Town Counsel said that it mentions a preservation restriction. He said he will find out what they are thinking of. Town Administrator Florino said that as Town Counsel said they still have a chance to pull out of this if their hands are tied too much. He said they will have to go before Town Meeting, as well. Selectman Kennedy seconded the motion. Motion was unanimously voted.
Appoint Member to Historical Commission
Selectman Rotondi moved to appoint Joan Quigley to the Historical Commission. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted. Selectman Rotondi added that it is for a term through 4/30/08.
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Miscellaneous Correspondence
Selectman Seibold suggested they form a work group to look at the Unicorn Golf Course building if they are looking into bringing in alcohol. He said they could go up another story and make it like a function hall upstairs.
Selectman DePinto asked about the letter from Verizon concerning cable. Town Counsel Solomon said he went to the hearing and testified against that. He said Selectman Kennedy came for an earlier meeting with Verizon. He said it wouldn’t hurt to take a vote to submit comments to the Cable Commission. He said he can do the comments with Chairman Sweeney. Selectman DePinto moved that Town Counsel draft a letter and the Chairman sign it, that the Board disagrees with the amendments Verizon is doing. Motion was seconded by Selectman Kennedy and unanimously voted.
Selectman Kennedy noted the MMA photography contest. He asked Marcia Wengen if the Master Plan Team would have an interest in submitting a photograph.
Town Administrator Reports
Town Administrator Florino noted the information on cars and gasoline that was requested at the last meeting. Selectman Seibold said he would like to see license plates. Selectman Rotondi said they don’t have a policy on this. It is left up to the individual department. He said if it is 4 miles each way that is 800 miles a year. He said they should control that. He said it’s become a way to come to work and the Town is paying for it. Chairman Sweeney asked about getting the department heads to a meeting. Mr. Florino said he spoke to them and it is if they are on call or they have to report to an emergency. Selectman Kennedy said he thinks there was a policy already in place. Mr. Florino said he will find it and bring it to the Board.
Town Administrator Florino gave the Board an update on drug money.
Executive Session
Selectman Seibold moved to go into executive session and not to return as the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of discussing personnel issues, one contract, and litigation, pursuant to Chapter 39, section 23B. Motion was seconded by Selectman DePinto, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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