Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of March 27, 2007
Chairman Robert W. Sweeney called the meeting to order at 7:13 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
Town Common Committee/Commendations
The Board presented certificates in appreciation of the outstanding dedication and diligence in the planning of the Town Common and support in setting guidelines for the use of the Town Common to the following members of the Town Common Committee: Chairman Stephen Born, Stephen McDonough, Elsie Wallace, and Dominic Maitino.
Chamber of Commerce/Banner Contest
Selectman Rotondi moved acceptance of the Chamber of Commerce submission of a design for the banner, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/448 Main St
Selectman DePinto moved acceptance of the proposed site plan decision letter for 448 Main Street, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Seibold
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted.
Set Date for Special Town Meeting and for Opening and Closing of Warrant
Selectman Kennedy moved to hold a special town meeting within the annual on Monday, 5/7/07, at 8:00 p.m. and to open the warrant on Wednesday, 3/28/07, and close the warrant on Wednesday, 4/4/07, at 4:00 p.m.
Request for Resolution/MWRA Advisory Board
Selectman Kennedy moved to endorse the MWRA Advisory Board resolution, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Motion was unanimously voted.
Warrant Article Recommendations
Article 1 – Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
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Article 2 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Article 3 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Seibold. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 4 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Article 5 - Selectman DePinto moved to table for consideration by the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 6 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 7 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 9 - Selectman Rotondi moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 8 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Article 10 - Selectman Rotondi moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 11 - Selectman Rotondi moved Favorable. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Article 12 - Selectman Kennedy moved Favorable. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Article 13 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, subject to a new article in the Special Town Meeting. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Article 15 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 16 - Selectman Rotondi moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 18 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Seibold. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 19 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 20 - Selectman DePinto moved Favorable, seconded by Selectman Kennedy. Motion was unanimously voted.
Frank Pino d/b/a Dunkin Donuts/128 Franklin St/Site Plan Hearing
Selectman Seibold read the Notice of Hearing. Atty. Houghton was present to represent
Frank Pino d/b/a Dunkin Donuts in his petition to remove all the existing structures and replace with a new one-story building of 2,320 square feet to contain a Dunkin Donuts
restaurant with a seating capacity of sixteen (16) seats and associated parking, on land located at 128 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA owned by Keisha Realty, LLC, 128 Franklin Street, Stoneham, MA 02180.
Selectman Kennedy clarified that this is not a drive-thru, it is just a stand-alone Dunkin Donuts.
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Selectman Rotondi left the room at 7:12 p.m.
Selectman Seibold read the Public Works and Police recommendations. Selectman DePinto read the Board of Health and Fire department recommendations. The traffic consultant from Vanasse, Hangen and Brustlin was present and answered questions. Town Counsel Solomon reviewed the proposed terms and conditions that he distributed. The Dunkin Donuts will close at 8:00 p.m. and open at 6:00 a.m.
Chairman Sweeney opened the hearing to the public. After several residents spoke and asked questions, Chairman Sweeney closed the public hearing.
Selectman Seibold moved to accept the site plan, seconded by Selectman DePinto. Selectman Kennedy added that the proposed terms and conditions be included as part of the site plan. Town Counsel said the site plan grantee will be responsible for the cost of painting the crosswalks, that a fence will be placed between the properties if requested by KinderCare, the applicant will be responsible for replacement and maintenance of a right-turn only sign, and that the costs for the inspection and scoping of the pipe will be borne by the applicant. It was agreed it will be normal hours of construction. The Board will retain jurisdiction if, after it is built, traffic issues arise. He suggested the site plan decision include specific language that the Board can, and the applicant agrees, come back
and address those traffic issues. Atty. Houghton asked that they put in if it is the opinion of the Police Chief. Town Counsel said if it is the judgment of the Police Chief or his designee, then the Board has the authority to reopen the site plan. Chairman Sweeney added two years for completion. Selectman Kennedy asked about the traffic Director. Town Counsel said it is when school is in session, the same as every other traffic director. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Kennedy
Selectman DePinto
Selectman Seibold
Chairman Sweeney
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Selectman Rotondi returned to the meeting.
Approve New Common Victualler License/Dunkin Donuts/128 Franklin St
Selectman DePinto moved approval of a New Common Victualler License for Dunkin Donuts, 128 Franklin Street. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted.
Budget/Override
Selectman Rotondi moved that the Board of Selectmen approve a supplemental budget for FY08 of $62,563,073 ($24,389,162 Schools and $34,908,132 Town and other $3,265,779) conditioned on the following:
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1. Acceptance of this supplemental budget by the annual town meeting
2. Passage of a $3,000,000 override at a special election to be held after the acceptance of this supplemental budget.
3. The elimination of the Trash fee effective July 1, 2007
4. The Board of Selectmen, School Board and Finance Board agree that the Salary Funding FY08 baseline shall only be increased for required Step increases and Health Insurance increases for FY09, FY10, FY11, and FY12. All union and non union pay raises must be paid for within this funding.
5. The number of total town employees for FY08 will not exceed the number of employees funded. Any new employees for FY09, FY10, FY11, and FY12 will have to be funded through new growth.
6. The Board of Selectmen, School Board and Finance Board agree that all new revenue growth, above the $300k in the model, for FY09, FY10, FY11, and FY12 will be split 40% for the Town, 40% for the Schools and 20% for the Stabilization Fund. All new revenue over current plan in FY08 will go into the Stabilization Fund
7. The Board of Selectmen, School Board and Finance Board agree not to request a new trash fee or another override for FY09, FY10, FY11, or FY12.
Chairman Sweeney stepped down as Chairman and seconded the motion and then resumed the Chair. Richard Gregorio said he did factor the new contract for trash into the budget. School Supt. Connelly said it will take a while to look at this. Selectman Kennedy said it is necessary to incorporate that in case of a crisis they reserve the right to go into the Stabilization Fund. The Board voted on endorsing the concept of the plan, which would include $3 million. Motion was unanimously voted.
Motion was made and seconded to adjourn. Motion was unanimously voted.
Meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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