Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of February 2, 2010
Chairman John F. DePinto called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Selectmen R. Paul Rotondi, Robert W. Sweeney, Frank Vallarelli, Town Administrator David Ragucci, and Town Counsel William H. Solomon. Selectman Richard S. Gregorio was unable to be present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Bond Refunding/Town Treasurer
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the bond refunding and incorporate the document “Vote of the Board of Selectmen” which states “that the Treasurer is authorized to provide for the sale and issuance of the refunding bonds in the aggregate principal amount of $13,845,000 under Section 21A of Chapter 44 of the General Laws in order to advance refund (i) the Town’s General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2000 Bonds dated November 15, 2000, maturing November 15 of the years 2015 through 2018, inclusive, in the aggregate principal amount of $2,200,000; (ii) the Town’s General Obligation School Bonds dated June 15, 2001, maturing June 15 of the years 2012 through 2021, inclusive, in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000; and (iii) the Town’s General Obligation School Bonds dated
October 15, 2001, maturing June 15 of the years 2012 through 2021, inclusive, in the aggregate principal amount of $6,500,000 and to pay the redemption premiums, interest due and costs of issuance related thereto; and that the Treasurer is further authorized to execute such documents and certificates as may be necessary or desirable to carry out this transaction.” And “that the sale of the $13,845,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds of 2010 of the Town dated January 15, 2010 (the “Bonds”), to Eastern Bank at the price of $14,639,343.89 and accrued interest is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be payable on November 15 of the years and in the principal amounts and bear interest at the respective rates, as follows:
Interest Interest
Year Amount Rate Year Amount Rate
2010 $ 55,000 2.00% 2016 $1,410,000 3.00%
2011 1,535,000 3.00 2017 1,380,000 4.00
2012 1,510,000 3.00 2018 1,370,000 5.00
2013 1,485,000 2.25 2019 1,105,000 5.00
2014 1,460,000 3.00 2020 1,105,000 5.00
2015 1,430,000 3.00
And “that in connection with the marketing and sale of the Bonds, the preparation and distribution of a Notice of Sale and Preliminary Official Statement dated January 6, 2010, and a final Official Statement dated January 13, 2010 (the “Official Statement”), each in such form as may be approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.” And “that the consent to the financial advisor bidding for the Bonds, as executed prior to the bidding for the Bonds, is hereby confirmed.” And “to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated February 4, 2010, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association as refunding Escrow Agent.” And “that the Town Treasurer and the Board of Selectmen be, and hereby
are, authorized to execute and deliver a continuing disclosure undertaking in compliance with SEC Rule 15c2-12 in such form as may be approved by bond counsel to the Town, which undertaking shall be incorporated by reference in the Bonds for the
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benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to time.” And “that each member of the Board of Selectmen, the Town Clerk and the Town Treasurer be and hereby are, authorized to take any and all such actions, and execute and deliver such certificates, receipts or other documents as may be determined by them, or any of them, to be necessary or convenient to carry into effect the provisions of the foregoing votes.”
11 Gould St LLC/Dominick J. Cimina, Manager/11 Gould St/Site Plan Amendment Hearing/Continued
Selectman Vallarelli read the notice of Hearing. Atty. Houghton was present to represent the petitioner. He told the Board they needed a continuance. Selectman Rotondi moved to continue to 3/2/10 at 7:15 p.m., seconded by Selectman Sweeney. A roll call vote was taken. Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Accept Gifts
Selectman Sweeney thanked three businesses in Town that were very generous to donate money. He moved to accept the three gifts. $5,000 from Cummings Properties to the Police Department to assist victims of domestic violence and also for outreach and training; $4,150 from 225 Fallon Road Realty LLC; and $3,750 from Park Avenue LLC towards the master planning and zoning bylaw project for the Fallon Road area. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted (4-0).
Request for New Common Victualler License/Mark M. Stafford d/b/a Café Arielle/8 Central St
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the New Common Victualler License for Mark M. Stafford d/b/a Café Arielle/8 Central St, contingent on department approvals. Motion was seconded by Selectman Vallarelli and unanimously voted (4-0).
Appoint Associate Member to Conservation Commission
Selectman Vallarelli moved to appoint Darin Leahy as an Associate Member to the Conservation Commission, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Approve Entertainment License Renewals
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the following Entertainment License renewals: Georgie D’s/125 Main St; Montvale Plaza/54 Montvale Ave; Sato II Restaurant/147 Main St; Stoneham Theatre/395 Main St; and U Me Restaurant/19 Franklin St. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted.
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Request for New Class II License/Act Leasing, Inc/41 Elm St
Atty. Houghton said this is actually a transfer. Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the transfer of a Class II License for ACT Leasing, Inc/41 Elm St, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Request for Proclamation/Howard Porter
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of making May Art Appreciation Month and to contact Mr. Porter to put it together. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted (4-0).
Petition to Legislature Regarding Railroad Right-of-Way Licensing Revenue/Town Counsel
Town Counsel said this would provide that any proceeds from RROW licenses would go into a Capital Improvement Fund. Selectman Rotondi moved to send it to the Legislature, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Approve Minutes
Selectman Vallarelli moved approval of the 1/12/10 special meeting minutes, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Voting was 3-0-1, with Selectman Sweeney abstaining. Motion carried. Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 1/5/10 minutes, seconded by Selectman Vallarelli. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0). Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the 1/5/10 executive session minutes and that they be held confidential, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Liquor Licensing Authority
Selectman Sweeney moved to go into Liquor Licensing Authority and return back to Board of Selectmen, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted (4-0).
Meeting recessed at 7:32 p.m. to go into Liquor Licensing Authority.
Meeting reconvened at 7:35 p.m.
Addendum
Selectman Sweeney moved to bring up the addendum. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted (4-0).
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Request for Letter of Support/Radio System Infrastructure Upgrade/Lt. McIntyre/Police Dept
Selectman Sweeney moved to support the letter of support for the Radio System Infrastructure Upgrade. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted (4-0).
Request to Appoint a School Building Committee/School Committee
Selectman Sweeney moved to appoint Richard Gregorio as the Selectman to be a member of the School Building Committee. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted. Selectman Sweeney suggested the Town Administrator coordinate the appointment of this committee with Les Olson. Selectman Rotondi moved to accept the establishment of the School Building Committee and do the names at a later date. Motion was seconded by Selectman Sweeney and unanimously voted (4-0).
Meeting recessed at 7:51 p.m.
Meeting reconvened at 7:58 p.m.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
Selectman Sweeney said the Board had discussed a sign thanking vets. He said he went to Gamit Signs. He showed the Board a drawing of a sign designed by Mark Todisco. The Board agreed with it. Chairman DePinto thanked Donald Smith for his work on the Council on Aging. Chairman DePinto said the Board of Health set up a disposal of prescription medicines. Mr. Ragucci said they approached him about getting a drop-off at the Police Station. Chairman DePinto said they got Action Ambulance to do it. Chief Bongiorno said he would be happy to work with the Board of Health.
Town Administrator Reports
Town Administrator Ragucci said he discussed the Boys & Girls Club taking over the Town’s Recreation program and the Field House as a teen center operated by the Boys & Girls Club. Mr. Ragucci said a contractor approached him about a lot of land on Hillside Ave that is landlocked. He said there is a strip of Town-owned land that is used by an abutter for a driveway. He said that would allow access to the property, so he could put a home on it. Mr. Ragucci would like to pursue this with the abutter not being negatively impacted. Mr. Ragucci said Chairman DePinto has been going to meetings about Fallon Road. He said they are getting the four property owners to work cooperatively and are hiring a planner to come up with recommendations. Mr. Ragucci said that Selectman
Gregorio had asked to put the FY11 proposed budget summary on the website. Chairman DePinto said to put it on the Government Channel, too. Mr. Ragucci said that, because the Town mixed street sweepings with catch basin materials, they will not be allowed to use Spring Lane as a tree farm. Mr. Ragucci said he spoke with someone about emergency communications. He said he could do it for approximately $20,000. Town Counsel Solomon said Selectman Rotondi is the liaison on double poles. He said they had a meeting last fall with all the companies. He said Verizon reduced theirs from 172 to 18. He said when NStar gets off 105 poles it will be down to 80 double poles. Selectman Vallarelli noted that with the retirement of John Scullin, Matt Grafton was promoted to Lieutenant.
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Executive Session
Selectman Rotondi moved to go into executive session, pursuant to Chapter 39, section 23B, for collective bargaining, Stockwell, and litigation, and not to come back in open session. Motion was seconded by Selectman Sweeney, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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