Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of March 13, 2007
Chairman Robert W. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m. Also present were Selectmen John F. DePinto, Anthony C. Kennedy, R. Paul Rotondi, George E. Seibold, Town Administrator David Ragucci, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon.
Pledge of Allegiance
Legislative Delegation Update
Senator Tisei, Rep. Casey, and Rep. Natale were present to update the Board on the State’s budget, Chapter 70, and GIC legislation.
Addendum: Override Discussion
Selectman Seibold moved to bring up the addendum, seconded by Selectman DePinto. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Meeting recessed at 9:00 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
Override Discussion
The Board discussed an override, with input from School Committee and Finance Board members and the public.
Stoneham Theatre/Request for Letter of Support
Jon White-Spunner, Managing Director, explained that a letter was needed for their application for a grant from the Mass Cultural Council. Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the letter of support for the Stoneham Theatre, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Motion was unanimously voted.
Dana Marek/448 Main St/Site Plan Hearing/Continued
Selectman DePinto read the Notice of Hearing. Atty. Charles Houghton was present to represent Dana Marek in his petition to construct a building consisting of 2,501 square feet for retail business and service establishment for motor vehicles on the property located at 448 Main Street, Stoneham, MA on land owned by Lily 448 Main Street, LLC, 8 Sarafina’s Way, Wilmington, MA 01887.
Atty. Houghton said they went to the Planning Board for a Special Permit. Selectman Rotondi read the following department recommendations contained in the Project Review Report from the meeting of 2/12/07: Public Works, Police Department, Board of Health, Fire Department, and Inspectional Services. Atty. Houghton agreed to them. Chairman
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Sweeney noted the Planning Board Special Permit dated 2/12/07. Atty. Houghton said it is auto repair.
Chairman Sweeney opened the hearing to the public and then closed it.
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the site plan, seconded by Selectman Seibold. Chairman Sweeney added that there will be two years for completion and the Selectmen have the right to amend. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Seibold
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Reappoint Town Counsel
Selectman Seibold moved to reappoint Town Counsel Solomon, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Selectman Kennedy said Bill had done a good job for the Town. Motion was unanimously voted.
Number Articles and Sign Warrant
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the articles and number the articles and sign the Warrant, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted.
Selectman Seibold left the room.
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/269 Main St
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the site plan decision letter for 269 Main Street. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/472 Main St
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the site plan decision letter for 472 Main Street, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman DePinto
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
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Change the Percentage of Town Paid Portion of Healthcare from 85% to 75% on All Non-Union Dept. Heads/Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Rotondi moved to change the percentage of Town paid portion of healthcare from 85% to 75% on all non-union department heads, for the municipal side, starting 7/1. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman Rotondi moved to ask the Town Administrator to contact the Superintendent of Schools and ask him to do the same and report back at the next meeting. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted (4-0).
Police Traffic Enforcement/Selectman Kennedy
Chairman Sweeney left the room at 9:37 p.m.
Chairman Sweeney returned to the meeting.
Selectman Kennedy said they are going to be more aggressive in issuing violations. He said it will be between $100,000 and $200,000 in additional revenue. Town Administrator Ragucci said that Safety Officer Rotondi recommended all parking lots have two-hour parking signage. He said he agrees with the recommendations of Officer Rotondi. He said, if they want to carpool, a fee should be established and charged. Selectman Kennedy suggested starting with Main Street for enforcement and the handicapped spaces in the Square. Chairman Sweeney said the actual spot has to be painted blue and have a sign.
Memorial Day Parade Request/Fred Kranefuss
Selectman Kennedy moved approval of the Memorial Day Parade request, seconded by
Selectman DePinto. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Set Up Date for Meeting with Retirees and Town Employees
Selectman DePinto said there are two articles that affect the retirees and Town employees. He said he would like to set up a meeting with them on 4/30/07 at 4:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Meeting Room and explain what the two warrant articles are all about.
Approve Minutes
Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 3/6/07 minutes, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 2/27/07 minutes, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 2/20/07 minutes, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman DePinto moved approval of the 2/27/07 executive session minutes and not to publish, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Voting was 3-0-1, with Selectman Rotondi abstaining. Motion carried.
Municipal Scholarship Committee and Educational Fund Committee
It was moved and seconded to form one committee for the municipal scholarship fund and the educational fund. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
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Miscellaneous Correspondence
Selectman Kennedy said there is an I-93 Task Force Meeting on 3/21 at Woburn High School. He said there is a possibility of getting noise barriers at the ramp.
It was agreed to give Certificates of Appreciation to the Town Common Committee members, as the committee is disbanding.
TA Reports
Town Administrator Ragucci said there will be $18,000 a year from Action Ambulance, with a 3% escalation by 7/1.
Selectman DePinto moved to adjourn, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty.
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