Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of January 2, 2007
Chairman Robert W. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 7:07 p.m. Also present were Selectmen John F. DePinto, R. Paul Rotondi, George E. Seibold, Town Administrator Ronald J. Florino, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon. Selectman Anthony C. Kennedy arrived at 7:23 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Selectman Seibold moved acceptance of the 12/19/06 minutes, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 12/12/06 executive session minutes and not to release, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Voting was 3-0-1, with Selectman Rotondi abstaining. Motion carried.
Approve Common Victualler License Renewals
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the following Common Victualler License renewals: 99 Restaurants of Boston, LLC d/b/a 99 Restaurant & Pub/10 Main St; Narcizo B. Maciel d/b/a E & G Restaurant/6A Montvale Ave; Anthony Piccoli d/b/a Anthony’s Italian Specialties/408 Main St; Dairy Dome, Inc. d/b/a Dairy Dome/474 Main St; Gaetano, Inc. d/b/a Gaetano’s/271 Main St; RCM corp. d/b/a J.J. Grimsby & Co./301 W. Wyoming Ave; Liberty Bell Roast Beef, Inc. d/b/a Liberty Bell Roast Beef & Seafood/219 Main St; Marty’s Caterers, Inc. d/b/a Montvale Plaza/54 Montvale Ave; Jagat Enterprises, Inc. d/b/a Rang an Indian Bistro/3-5 Central Sq; Kamari, Inc. d/b/a Royal Roast Beef; Neal Ryan and Ashley Herrick d/b/a Two sisters Café/8 Central St.
Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted (4-0).
Nominations for Directors/MIIA, Inc. & Property & Casualty Group, Inc.
Selectman DePinto moved acceptance of the MIIA recommendations for nominations, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Set Dates for Opening and Closing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Rotondi moved to open the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on 1/2/07 and close the warrant on 2/26/07 at 4:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Selectman DePinto and unanimously voted (4-0).
Miscellaneous Correspondence
Selectman Seibold noted the two letters concerning the bikepath. He said the town is looking at a $3 million deficit. He said there is a hidden cost to the bikepath. He said they have to police it. He said he talked to the Milton Chief of Police and the DCR and the State Police polices theirs. He said they have one main crossing road. He said that in the letter it says the town voted for it. He said the Town voted on a lot. He said they didn’t need a new Central School. He said they had a Central School that North Reading students used. He said their Task Force said they waited 17 years. He said the Milton Task Force takes care of their bikepath. He said it would be great to see the committee clean up the path if it bothers people that much. Selectman DePinto said he has been
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getting calls, too. Town Administrator Florino said three communities have hired an engineer to put together a preliminary design. He said each community will take it back to the Selectmen to get input.
Selectman DePinto moved to have Selectman Seibold be the Board’s representative on the Superintendent Search Committee. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted (4-0).
Selectman Kennedy arrived at 7:23 p.m.
2 Hill Court/Site Plan Hearing
Selectman DePinto read the Notice of Hearing. Atty. Charles Houghton was present to represent Paicopolos Realty, LLC in its petition to convert the existing two-family dwelling to a four-family dwelling, with an enclosed stairway, on the property located at 2 Hill Court, Stoneham, Massachusetts, on land owned by said Paicopolos Realty, LLC, 21 Crystal Drive, Stoneham, MA 02180.
Atty. Houghton said there is a two-car garage that stays. Selectman Kennedy read the Public Works, Police and Board of Health recommendations, which Atty. Houghton agreed to. Selectman Rotondi read the Fire Department and Inspectional Services recommendations, which Atty. Houghton agreed to. Atty. Houghton said they have a variance and a Special Permit.
Chairman Sweeney opened the hearing to the public.
Dr. Kezim, 37 Wright Street, said they agreed to enclose the egress. Atty. Houghton said yes.
Selectman Seibold moved approval of the site plan, with two years for completion, seconded by Selectman DePinto. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Seibold
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted (5-0).
Executive Session
Selectman DePinto moved to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing collective bargaining and litigation, pursuant to Chapter 39, section 23B, and not return as the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Selectman Seibold. A roll call vote was taken.
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Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted (5-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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