Stoneham Board of Selectmen – Minutes of Meeting of March 30, 2010
Chairman John F. DePinto called the meeting to order at 7:07 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
Moment of Silence in Memory of Anthony DeTeso
Selectman Sweeney moved to hold a moment of silence for Anthony DeTeso, the Stoneham School Committee Member to the Northeast Regional Vocational School for many years. Mr. DeTeso passed away on March 26th. Motion was seconded and unanimously voted. A moment of silence was held.
Appointment to Board of Registrars
Selectman Vallarelli moved to appoint Larry Allen as a member of the Board of Registrars, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
MWRA Water Tank
Town Administrator Ragucci suggested sending a letter to the DEP and the MWRA requesting the top of the five acres be set aside for Stoneham's use as a soccer facility. Selectman Rotondi moved that the letter be very strong. He said he heard they didn't know about the soccer fields. He said the Town agreed not to fight them even though it cost the Town low-income housing. He said he wants it to go to every member of the Board of Directors. Motion was seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Chairman DePinto asked that Mr. Ragucci email the Board a copy of the letter before he sends it out. Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Memorial Day Parade
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the Memorial Day Parade, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve 10-24 Spencer St Site Plan Decision Letter
Selectman Rotondi moved approval of the site plan approval letter for 10-24 Spencer Street, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Intersection of Washington and Elm Streets/Public Hearing
Selectman Vallarelli read the Notice of Hearing. DPW Director Bob Grover said the preliminary estimate for a set of lights and improvements is $200,000. He said the total allotment for Chapter 90 is $380,000, and that is the money they pave the streets with.
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He said an option is to make Washington Street a "Do Not Enter" on the other side of Elm Street. Chairman DePinto asked if they would be shovel-ready for the project, if they get stimulus money. Mr. Grover said that is correct. Selectman Gregorio suggested sending a letter to the federal legislators. Selectman Sweeney added they could try it for a while and see what the residents think about it. Chief Bongiorno said he would like to give it 6 months to a year. Mr. Grover said there will be signs saying "Dangerous Intersection" and they will paint the sidewalks as part of the spring work. Selectman Rotondi moved to accept the plan as submitted, seconded by Selectman Vallarelli. Chairman DePinto added that they include the federal officials in the letter,
seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
11 Gould Street LLC/Dominick J. Cimina, Manager/11 Gould St/Site Plan Amendment Hearing/Continued
Selectman Rotondi read the Notice of Hearing that was published on 11/24/09. Atty. Houghton said he obtained a Special Permit last Wednesday. He said it is a 4-bay building and his client will occupy one of them. He said the original approval was for office and industrial. Selectman Rotondi read the DPW, Police Dept, Board of Health, Fire Dept, and Inspectional Services recommendations. Selectman Sweeney moved approval, conditioned on the Planning Board Special Permit, hours 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., except for emergencies, and two years for completion. Motion was seconded by Selectman Vallarelli, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve New Livery License/Edwin Omubude Idehen/103 Hill St #2
Selectman Vallarelli moved to table this, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article Recommendations
Article 4 – Town Administrator Ragucci said he would consider a 1 ½% increase for the Clerk. Selectman Gregorio moved approval of this article, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 5 – Selectman Rotondi moved approval, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Motion was unanimously voted.
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Article 6 – Selectman Vallarelli moved to support this article, seconded by Selectman Gregorio, with the understanding that it will be landscaped and maintained. Selectman Rotondi said that, for clarification, it should state that if they don't get the State, they are in trouble. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 7 & 8 – Selectman Gregorio moved approval, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 9 – Selectman Gregorio moved approval, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted.
Article 22 – Selectman Rotondi moved to accept the Selectmen's budget dated 3/30/10 which totals $62,976,069, but if any more revenue, fill the Police position. Selectman Sweeney said he is not keen on eliminating one of the two vacant Police positions. Chairman DePinto said they will make sure it is not forgotten. Selectman Rotondi said it will be their first priority. Selectman Sweeney said he feels just as strongly with DPW. Selectman Gregorio moved approval of the budget as recommended by the Town Administrator, seconded by Selectman Rotondi. Motion was unanimously voted.
Articles 11–16 & 18- 22 – Selectman Gregorio moved approval of these articles, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Approve Minutes
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the 3/2/10 minutes, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Motion was unanimously voted. Selectman Gregorio moved approval of the 3/2/10 executive session minutes and not to be released, seconded by Selectman Sweeney. Motion was unanimously voted.
Appoint School Building Committee
Selectman Rotondi moved to appoint Peter D'Angelo and Lisa Gallagher to the Middle School Building Committee, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Motion was unanimously voted. Selectman Rotondi moved to establish a School Building Committee consisting of the following non-voting members: School Superintendent Les Olson, Town Administrator David Ragucci, School Principal Chris Banos, School Business Manager Anthony DiCologero, and School Facilities Manager Max French and voting members: School Committee member Marie Christie, the Selectmen Chairman, and a member from the Finance Board. Motion was seconded by Selectman Sweeney and unanimously voted.
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Approve Common Victualler License Renewals
Selectman Sweeney moved approval of the following Common Victualler License renewals: Anthony's Italian Specialties/408 Main St; Boston Market Corp d/b/a Boston Market #0049/65 Main St; Bart 33, Inc d/b/a The Daily Scoop/232 Main St; Capi Donuts, Inc d/b/a Dunkin Donuts/62A Montvale Ave; Sunnyhurst Donuts, Inc d/b/a Dunkin Donuts/196 Main St; Georgie D's Enterprises, Inc d/b/a Georgie D's/125 Main St; Fareast Kirin, Inc d/b/a Kyotoya Japanese Restaurant/58 Montvale Ave #B; KroMel's, Inc d/b/a Melissa's Main Street Bistro/407 Main St; Tayla-Kevin, LLC d/b/a Pignone's Café/319 Main St; Pizza Mia Stoneham, Inc/67 Franklin St; Three Amigos, Inc/125 Main St #4. Motion was seconded by Selectman Gregorio and unanimously voted.
Miscellaneous Correspondence
Town Counsel Solomon said he will send a letter to Comcast about advertising issues. He will also submit the legal advertising policy to the Board to change it, and he will give the Board the changes in the Open Meeting Law.
Addendum
Selectman Rotondi moved to do the addendum to discuss the establishment of a Special Town Meeting, seconded by Selectman Gregorio. Voting was 3-2 in favor. Motion did not carry.
Miscellaneous Correspondence (Continued)
Selectman Sweeney noted the packet from Mr. Wantman and asked Town Counsel if he knew anything about this issue. Town Counsel Solomon said that is the subject of litigation, where the Town is the defendant and Mr. Wantman is the plaintiff. He suggested having outside counsel meet with them and discuss that issue. He said Bob Grover believes that the flooding that's occurring on Mr. Wantman's property is not related to the Town's easement but is related to the pumping of water. He said if Mr. Wantman and the other parties want a resolution the Town would be happy to have a meeting. Chairman DePinto said to have the Town's outside counsel come in and have a meeting. Mr. Wantman said in the past the water flowed west. He said the water accumulates on the Weiss property and backs up
onto his. He believes it is a matter of cleaning out some ditches. Bob Conway, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, said there is a pump house at Weiss Farm. He said the stream on the opposite side has been neglected for years. He said the stream is not flowing. He said the farm floods and the apartment house parking lot floods. He said there is mold on the side of the building. He thinks they have a public health issue. He said the stream is full of siltation and needs to be cleaned out so the pump can work. Chairman DePinto said to have Dave look at it and sit with Bob Grover and someone from the Board of Health. Selectman Gregorio
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said to have the parties look at it and have all the parties here. Chairman DePinto put it on the 4/20 agenda.
Selectman Rotondi noted the letter from the Rustic Road resident concerning NStar. Mr. Ragucci will find out about it. Chairman DePinto said if it is an issue they will have Annmarie Walsh of NStar come to the next meeting.
Selectman Gregorio asked to invite the Town Accountant and the Audit Committee and put the Audit Report on the 4/20 agenda.
Town Administrator Reports
Mr. Ragucci said there was a 25% design meeting on the bikepath. He said it should get on TIP next year and funding is probably 5 years out. Mr. Ragucci said there was only one bidder for the one-year golf contract. He said it was the gentleman operating the course for the past 8 years. He said there is nothing preventing the Town from awarding it. He said LA Fitness corporate headquarters will come to Stoneham to discuss the noise issue and the MBTA forum will be held on 4/12 in Stoneham. Mr. Ragucci he and other Town officials met with Wakefield Town officials and Nazareth. He said they are looking to do a 48-unit housing development, with 21 in Wakefield and 27 in Stoneham. He said he would like to have a member of the Board of Selectmen at the meeting next Thursday for
mitigation.
Executive Session
Selectman Rotondi moved to go into executive session to talk about litigation and the potential leasing and sale of property and not to return back in public session, pursuant to Chapter 39, section 23B. Motion was seconded by Selectman Gregorio, and a roll call vote was taken.
Voting in favor:
Selectman Sweeney
Selectman Vallarelli
Selectman Gregorio
Selectman Rotondi
Chairman DePinto
Motion was unanimously voted.
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Muriel Doherty
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