Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of October 24, 2006
Chairman Robert W. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 7:00 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
H.O.T. Help Our Troops/Vietnam Veterans of America/Fitzgibbon/McMahon Chapter 837
Frank Geary said the returning troops have told them what they need. He said they have companies that will donate and they also need financial donations to mail them. He said all financial donations will go to StonehamBank. He said a company in Tewksbury offered all packing and boxes that they need. He said that John Hanright volunteered that anyone with relatives in Iraq can go to the Town Clerk’s office and fill out a form. He said they are not just taking care of individuals but they are adopting each unit. Chairman Sweeney offered the use of the copy machine and the Board of Selectmen and Town Administrator’s offices.
Certificate of Appreciation/Comcast
The Board presented Certificates of Appreciation to Comcast and Jane Lyman. Town Counsel Solomon said the Certificates were to thank Comcast and Jane Lyman for their support. He thanked them for their funding, efforts, and cooperation. Supt. Connelly thanked them for what they have done for the Schools.
Veterans Memorial Road Race/Natalee Webb
Natalee Webb presented the plan for the Veterans Day Road Race. Selectman Kennedy moved to authorize the street closures and the running of the Veterans Day Road Race. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Management Letter/Discussion
The Board discussed the Management Letter items with department heads and the School Superintendent.
Selectman Rotondi moved to take a 5-minutes recess. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Meeting recessed at 9:01 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
Chamber of Commerce/Sharon Iovanni/Change Banners
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Sharon Iovanni, Chamber of Commerce Director, said that their Retail Committee discussed replacing banners on about 30 poles. She said the plan is year-round banners. They would ask local businesses to sponsor banners and they would have their name at the bottom. She said they are hoping they can do more than 30 banners. She said their banners would go up in April. Jon White-Spunner said the theatre would like to do the February and March banners for 2007. Chairman Sweeney asked that they each bring their banner designs back to the Board. Selectman Kennedy moved to support putting up banners for Stoneham Theatre and the chamber. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
I-93/95 Interchange Meeting/Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Kennedy gave an update of the four options. He said they want feedback.
Boston Edison/Pomeworth St/Conduit/Public Hearing
Selectman DePinto read the following Notice of Hearing:
Pomeworth Street – Northerly, approximately 245 feet west of William Street, a
distance of about 9 feet – conduit
The Board discussed the DPW letter concerning NStar. Town Counsel Solomon suggested conditionally approving the petition and that it be provided to NStar only if the Town Administrator determines that a delay would cause hardship to the petitioner. Selectman DePinto moved approval, subject to it being a hardship not to approve it. Chairman Sweeney asked it be put on the next agenda for NStar to be here to address concerns. He asked that the representative have answers. Selectman DePinto added the problem at Marble and Park. The Board added double poles, also.
Chairman Sweeney opened the hearing to the public. No one spoke.
Selectman Rotondi moved the previous motion. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Site Plan Approval Letter/9-11-13 Gould St
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Selectman Rotondi moved acceptance of the site plan approval letter for 9-11-13 Gould Street. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Site Plan Approval Letter/2 Lynn Fells Parkway
Selectman Seibold moved acceptance of the site plan approval letter for 2 Lynn Fells Parkway, seconded by Selectman Seibold. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Seibold
Chairman Sweeney
Opposed:
Selectman Kennedy
Voting was 4-1. Motion carried.
Approve Minutes
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 10/10/06 executive session minutes and not to release. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 9/26/06 minutes. Motion was seconded, and 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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Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 10/10/06 minutes. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Seibold
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Accept Donations
Chairman Sweeney said StonehamBank will be sponsoring the Open Gym Basketball Program. Chairman Sweeney said it is a very generous donation and he asked that a letter of thanks be sent. Selectman DePinto moved to accept the donation from StonehamBank. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
Selectman Kennedy referred to the letter from the municipal unions bringing the issue of coalition bargaining to the Board’s attention. Town Administrator Florino said he has concerns about it. He said right now they are in negotiations with all the unions. He said he thinks a lot should be discussed in executive session.
Selectman Rotondi noted the MAPC Mobility Program. Selectman Kennedy suggested they discuss it at the 11/8 meeting, and Mr. Florino said he will pass it on to the Master Plan Team.
Executive Session
Selectman DePinto moved to go into executive session, pursuant to Chapter 39, section 23B, and not to come back as the Board of Selectmen. Motion was seconded, 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 9:47 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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