Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of March 10, 2009
Chairman John F. DePinto called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Selectmen Richard S. Gregorio, R. Paul Rotondi, Robert W. Sweeney, Frank Vallarelli, Town Administrator David Ragucci, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon.
Pledge of Allegiance
Approve Minutes
Motion was made and seconded to approve the 2/17/09 minutes. Motion was unanimously voted. Selectman Vallarelli moved approval of the 2/17/09 executive session minutes and not to release, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted. Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 2/10/09 minutes. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted. Motion was made and seconded to approve the 2/3/09 minutes. Motion was unanimously voted. Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the 2/3/09 minutes and not to be released, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
NStar Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc/Pole Location/North St/Public Hearing
Chairman DePinto read the Notice to Abutters. Jackie Duffy from NStar was present to represent NStar Electric Company and Verizon New England, Inc. in the following petition:
North Street – Southerly side, approximately 197 feet east of Hanford Road (pole 16/35)
One (1) JO pole
One (1) existing JO pole to be removed
WO#1673151
Chairman DePinto read from the DPW letter dated 3/3/09 that recommended that NStar coordinate with the developer and that the sewer be installed prior to the pole being relocated. Selectman Rotondi added that the old pole is to be removed. Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the request. After Town Counsel spoke about including municipal space Selectman Sweeney amended his motion to include municipal space on the pole. Motion was unanimously voted.
Reappointment of Town Counsel
Selectman Sweeney moved to reappoint Mr. Solomon as Town Counsel, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted.
Accept and Number Warrant Articles and Sign Warrant
The Board changed article numbers. Motion was made and seconded to accept and number the warrant articles with the change. Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/112 Main St
Selectman Gregorio moved approval of the 112 Main Street site plan decision letter, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. A roll call vote was taken.
March 10, 2009 – Page (2)
Voting in favor:
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
Accept Donations
Selectman Rotondi moved to accept the donations from StonehamBank, Carolyn Lassiter of RE Max Excelsior, Carolyn O’Keefe, Dorothy Harkins, and Stoneham Motor Company. Motion was seconded by Selectman Sweeney and unanimously voted.
School Committee Vacancy
Chairman DePinto read from the letter from Dr. Olson that the School Committee would not object if the position were left vacant until the election.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
Chairman DePinto noted the request from Safety Officer Rotondi to revisit the Redstone site plan. Selectman Sweeney explained that the sidewalk was stopped where it was before instead of extending it down the whole separator. He said he thinks it is an oversight on Redstone’s part and on the Board’s part. He suggested sending a letter about the Board’s concerns. Chairman DePinto asked Mr. Ragucci to take care of it.
Selectman Gregorio noted the email from Ellen McBride about Dan Towse. He suggested a letter to the Senator and two representatives and to place his photo on the Town Meeting book. Chairman DePinto and Selectman Sweeney suggested the Annual Report cover that the Board of Selectmen does. Chairman DePinto said he will put it on the Annual Report cover.
Selectman Rotondi noted the letter from PERAC concerning controversy over how the fifth member to the Retirement Board is selected. The Board discussed the letter.
Selectman Rotondi said the Board of Selectmen annual report is okay with him.
Town Administrator Reports
Selectman Gregorio asked if anything were new with Ravine Road. Town Counsel suggested they follow up with a letter to meet with the DCR. Chairman DePinto said to send the letter and if they don’t hear from them then the Town will put the signs up.
Mr. Ragucci said he felt he could place permits and user fees in the hands of the Open Space and Recreation Committee to deal with the application process and get the user fee. Chairman DePinto asked who the fees will go to. Selectman Sweeney said they should recommend fees and bring it to the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ragucci said Christine’s costs would be included in the fee. Selectman Rotondi asked if the Open Space Committee can legally give permission. Selectman Rotondi said he has a problem with non-employees
March 10, 2009 – Page (3)
issuing permits. Selectman Sweeney said he doesn’t go along with that idea either. Selectman Sweeney said he would volunteer to sit down with Christine and help her out. Chairman DePinto also volunteered.
Chairman DePinto asked about stimulus money. Mr. Ragucci said Stoneham doesn’t have anything in the TIP that got funded. He said it doesn’t mean their programs won’t get funded, just not in the first round. Selectman Rotondi asked if the Town gave them the Town’s priority list. Mr. Ragucci yes, but that none got funded under the TIP.
Executive Session
Selectman Rotondi moved to go into executive session, pursuant to chapter 39, section 23B, and not to return as the Board of Selectmen. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Gregorio
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
| 
