Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of February 3, 2009
Chairman John F. DePinto called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m. Also present were Selectmen Richard S. Gregorio, R. Paul Rotondi, Robert W. Sweeney, Town Administrator David Ragucci, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon. Selectman Frank Vallarelli was unable to be present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 1/13/09 minutes, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 1/13/09 executive session minutes and not to release them, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Council on Aging/Change of Bylaws/Marcia Wengen
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the Council on Aging going from 9 to 7 members, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Selectman Rotondi amended his motion by adding that Article II, Section 2 also be approved, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Community Service Network/American Dream Down payment Initiative/Sheila Herbeck
Selectman Sweeney moved to support this program, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted.
Email Discussion/Selectman Gregorio
Town Counsel Solomon said that Board members sending emails to each other is deemed to be deliberation, except for setting the date of a meeting. He said it doesn’t apply to the Town Administrator or someone else sending to each of the members.
MMA Letter/Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Gregorio had prepared a draft letter to MMA. He said there are things he sees them going after that don’t help Stoneham. He said there are ideas that he and Selectman Rotondi and Town Administrator Ragucci shared. Selectman Rotondi said he would like to add the excise tax. He suggested congratulating Jeff Nutting on his election at the beginning of the letter. John Warren suggested copying Stoneham’s legislators. Selectman Gregorio moved to draft a letter and have it signed by the Chairman, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
School Facility Utilization Subcommittee/Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Rotondi said that the Schools have to decide which properties they want to release, then it has to go to Town Meeting to be voted on to accept it. He said at that time, discussion should take place, so he moved to dissolve this subcommittee. Motion was seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Selectman Gregorio said, for the record, that he had no
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problem with that committee. He said the committee was brainstorming. Selectman Rotondi said he agreed wholeheartedly. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Addendum: 6 Hill Court Realty Trust/5-7 Hill Court/Request for Site Plan Extension
Selectman Sweeney moved to go to the addendum, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman Sweeney moved to extend the site plan for 6 Hill Court Realty Trust/5-7 Hill Court for one year. Motion was seconded by Selectman Gregorio, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
MPO Transportation Improvement Program/Contact/Projects/Participation
Chairman DePinto asked Mr. Ragucci to take care of this. Mr. Ragucci said there are four projects for Stoneham. He said he is looking to get some direction from the Board for priorities. Selectman Gregorio suggested public safety first. Mr. Ragucci noted that William and Main is one of the 12 worst intersections. The Board agreed. Chairman DePinto said to add it under “other”. Selectman Sweeney said to add it and put it as a priority.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
Marcia Wengen asked that the recreation of the 1909 car race be put in the 2008 annual report after the profile of Stoneham. Selectman Rotondi moved to put it in the Annual Report. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman Sweeney noted the letter from Ms. Devlin about the mailboxes being too high and the hours they pick up. Chairman DePinto asked Town Administrator Ragucci to send a letter to the manager of the Post Office about the height.
Executive Session
Selectman Rotondi moved to go into executive session, pursuant to Chapter 39, Section 23B, for the purpose of litigation, negotiations, and personnel and not to return as the Board of Selectmen. Motion was seconded by Selectman Gregorio, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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