Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of March 2, 2010
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
Representative Jason Lewis
Rep. Lewis updated the Board on Langwood Commons, the MBTA, the bikepath, educational funding and the Chapter 70 formula, and the economic outlook and the State's budget. Selectman Rotondi asked what the outlook is for FY12. Rep. Lewis replied that he is more concerned about FY12 than FY11. John Warren, Chairman of the Finance Board, said there is a tax referendum to eliminate the sales tax for $2.5 billion. He said the State would start with a $5 billion deficit on a $20 billion budget.
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 said they need to continue this. Selectman Sweeney moved to continue to 3/16/10 at 7:15 p.m. Motion was seconded, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
Reappoint Town Counsel
Selectman Sweeney moved to reappoint William Solomon as Town Counsel, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Motion was unanimously voted.
Accept and Number Articles and Sign Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Selectman Sweeney moved to accept the articles as numbered, with the change of 8 and 7. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi and unanimously voted.
Approve Minutes
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 2/16/10 minutes, seconded by Selectman Vallarelli. Voting was 4-0-1 in favor, with Selectman Gregorio abstaining. Motion carried. Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the 2/2/10 executive session minutes and not to publish, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Voting was 4-0-1, with Selectman Gregorio abstaining. Motion carried.
Approve Site Plan Decision Letter/21 Montvale Ave
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the site plan decision letter for 21 Montvale Ave, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. A roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
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Approve Common Victualler License Renewals
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the following Common Victualler License renewals: BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc d/b/a BJ's Wholesale Club #50/85 Cedar St; JK Stoneham, Inc d/b/a Honey Dew Donuts/362 Main St; KM Cleo LLC d/b/a Royal Roast Beef & Seafood/475 Main St; Park Drive Subway LLC d/b/a Subway/200 Main St. Motion was seconded by Selectman Gregorio and unanimously voted.
Capital Improvement Program Summary/Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Gregorio said they are looking at $6 million of capital spending, including $600,000 for a new fire pump and $600,000 for a feasibility study for the Middle School. Selectman Gregorio said the Capital Committee feels they should maintain the debt schedule level by investing in infrastructure. Chairman DePinto asked for an opinion from the Capital Committee about computers for schools. Selectman Gregorio said there was talk of leasing instead. He said they budgeted $80,000 and $300,000 is needed.
Meals Tax Discussion/Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Rotondi said the Town's infrastructure is in very bad shape. He suggested having Mr. Ragucci talk to the business community before they do it. He suggested having the meals tax go in a fund for nothing but infrastructure and repairs. He said the advantage is no one knows what the meals tax number will be. He said infrastructure repair will benefit the business community. Selectman Gregorio said he would like to get a feel from the restaurant community about the affect on waitresses.
A & L Services, LLC and Lentine Landscaping/10-24 Spencer St/Site Plan Hearing/Continued
Selectman Rotondi read the Notice of Hearing. Atty. Houghton was present to represent the petitioner. He said the dumpster rental has been removed from the proposal. He said he also gave the Board a revised plan. Selectman Rotondi asked Building Inspector Cheryl Noble if it meets all zoning requirements. Ms. Noble said yes. An abutter referred to a letter she gave the Building Inspector listing 5 reasons and asked if they were all wrong. Ms. Noble said it wouldn't have gotten to site plan approval stage if she didn't think it was allowed in the district. Chairman DePinto read the department recommendations from DPW, Police, and Inspectional Services. Selectman Rotondi moved approval. Selectman Gregorio said he would approve it conditioned on a
recommendation from the Fire Chief. Selectman Sweeney asked if he will be selling mulch retail from the location. Mr. Lentine said no. Selectman Sweeney asked if he will be storing a bobcat or front end loader. Mr. Lentine said he has a bobcat and front-end loader and he was going to use a couple of spaces to the left of it. Brad Yancey said he was representing Rebecca Yancey of 81 Hancock Street. He said there is a 10-foot right-of-way that has been utilized for parking. Atty. Houghton said they are not proposing using the right-of-way. He said there is nothing proposed for that area whatsoever. Tyler Snow, 79 Hancock Street, said he has a letter that bark mulch is considered combustible. Atty. Houghton said they agree with that and that is why it is 25 feet away. Mr. Snow asked if they need a permit to store that combustible material. Selectman Sweeney said that is a question the Fire Department should have
answered. Lisa Gallagher, 63 Pine Street, said it's a mess. Selectman Vallarelli said it is not Mr. Lentine's problem. He said it is Mr. Dodge's problem. He said he is on board if Mr. Lentine has designated spaces. Selectman Rotondi said they should start enforcing it if cars and junk are there. He told Mr. Ragucci if people are in violation they should go down and start enforcing it. He said this plan meets all their zoning requirements. Selectman Sweeney said that, on the issue of a permit, if it needs it, it will have it. He said they can give the abutters a copy of that plan of action. Mr. Snow asked if this will be for storage of brush and clippings. Atty. Houghton said no, just mulch. Selectman Sweeney told the abutters to call one of the Selectmen if that starts to happen again. Chairman DePinto said if they don't comply they can revoke their site plan approval. Selectman Sweeney moved
approval, with two years for completion. Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Sweeney
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
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Miscellaneous Correspondence
Chairman DePinto announced that cameraman David DePalma was awarded a full tuition merit scholarship from Boston College. Selectman Gregorio asked if the Green Committee should be under the Town Administrator. The Board agreed. Selectman Vallarelli noted he is going to the Tri-Community Bikepath meeting next week.
Town Administrator Reports
Selectman Sweeney left the room at 8:40 p.m.
Town Administrator Ragucci said the MWRA informed him the tanks are gong in at BRMC but they can't have soccer fields. He said Mr. Laskey said DEP won't allow it. Selectman Rotondi said they didn't want the Board to fight it so they said they wouldn't fight it but give the Town soccer fields. He said now it went through and the Town can't have soccer fields. Chairman DePinto said to put it on the 3/30 agenda. Selectman Gregorio asked Mr. Ragucci to email it to Rep. Lewis and Sen. Tisei. Mr. Ragucci said Mr. Laskey said they will run a 4-foot water line through town. He said the water line, streets, and sidewalks will need to be replaced. Mr. Ragucci will invite Mr. Laskey to the 3/30 meeting.
Executive Session
Selectman Vallarelli moved to go into executive session and not return as Board of Selectmen, pursuant to Chapter 39, section 23B, for the purpose of discussing contract negotiations and strategy, Stockwell Trust, and litigation.
Selectman Sweeney returned at 8:44 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Selectman Rotondi, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Chairman DePinto
Motion as unanimously voted.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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