Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of July 24, 2007
Chairman George E. Seibold called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Selectmen R. Paul Rotondi, Robert W. Sweeney, Frank A. Vallarelli, Town Administrator David Ragucci, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon. Selectman John F. DePinto was unable to be present.
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/250-256 Main St
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the site plan decision letter for 250-256 Main Street, seconded by Selectman Vallarelli. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Sweeney
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/225 Fallon Road
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the site plan decision letter for 225 Fallon Road, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Approve Minutes
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the 6/26/07 minutes. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 6/26/07 executive session minutes and not to release them, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Sweeney
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
July 24, 2007 – (2)
Accept WhipHill Park Trust Donation
It was noted that Dan Towse, Trustee of WhipHill Park Trust, usually presents this check. Selectman Rotondi moved to accept the $15,000 check from WhipHill Park Trust, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Accept Donations
Selectman Sweeney moved to accept donations for the Recreation Department from Robert Coles, Robert Sansone, Rotary Club, Julie Gould, and Linda Galbraith and thank the people. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted (4-0).
Block Party
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the Block Party on Winthrop Street on 8/4, contingent on approval from the departments. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted.
Approve New Common Victualler License/David Pignone, Lisa McShane, and Sandra Pignone d/b/a Pignone’s Café/319 Main St
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the new Common Victualler License for Pignone’s Café, contingent on the departments’ approval. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Approve New Class II License/Marek’s Automotive/450 Main St
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the new Class II License for Marek’s Automotive, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Sweeney
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Meeting recessed at 7:08 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m.
July 24, 2007 – (3)
Set Date for Special Town Meeting and Set Dates for Warrant
Selectman Sweeney moved to open the warrant on 7/24/07 at 7:25 p.m. and close the warrant on 7/31/07 at 7:25 p.m. and hold the meeting on 8/16/07 at 7:00 p.m. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Sweeney
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Town Administrator Reports
Town Administrator Ragucci said the Town received $5,000 from the carnival, which he would ask the Selectmen to apply towards the Memorial Day Parade. Mr. Ragucci also said Home Depot feels the project is too expensive and they are looking for help from the State. Mr. Ragucci said he spoke with the BRMC people and they are getting quite impatient after 7 years and have spoken of suing the State. He informed the State and they said they would have an answer by Labor Day. Mr. Ragucci said there will be a hot air balloon at Town Day. He said each year the proceeds go to the Recreation Department. Town Administrator Ragucci said Stoneham Bank gave him a $500 check to reimburse the Town for the message board. Mr. Ragucci said they changed the recycling policy so that if they
don’t live in Stoneham they won’t get a sticker. He said he met with the Zoo and resolved the back sewer bill. The Zoo agreed to pay $79,000 and came up with a yearly payment of $17,000. Mr. Ragucci said the Town of Stoneham became eligible for “pothole” money thanks to Senator Tisei. He said Supt. Olson and he applied today. Selectman Vallarelli asked about the stop sign for Pine and Hancock. Mr. Ragucci said DPW was instructed to put it up. Selectman Sweeney moved to accept the check for the 6/19 sign reimbursement from StonehamBank, seconded by Selectman Vallarelli. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Town Administrator Ragucci said he would like to explore the possibility of reusing three acres on Spring Street. Selectman Rotondi asked where they stand on the exchange of land with Wakefield. Selectman Sweeney said that is Hall Road for Green Street. Chairman Seibold said they met with Wakefield Selectmen and they said no to a cell tower. Mr. Ragucci said he can attend one of their Selectmen meetings and get on their agenda. Selectman Rotondi asked where the Town stands on naming rights for the Arena. Town Counsel Solomon said he did an analysis on it. He suggested working with two Selectmen and the Town Administrator and they can start making calls to companies. Chairman Seibold and Selectman Rotondi volunteered. Selectman Rotondi asked Town Administrator Ragucci
to see about banners and who has to give permission to put up banners. Town Counsel said the Town Administrator has to for Town parks and the Schools have to for School property.
July 24, 2007 – (4)
Executive Session
Selectman Sweeney moved to go into executive session for litigation and Stockwell Fund and not return to Board of Selectmen, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman Seibold
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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