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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-04-11 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES April 11, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: ChairmanTracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM at School Administration Building Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing Commissioner, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Donald Stewart, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 25 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Open Session minutes of March 21, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Retirement Recognition Gerry Brown, Inspector of Buildings was present to receive a Certificate of Recognition from the Board for his 10 years of service. Swearing in-Police Officer William Enright Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, administered the oath to Police Officer William Enright. Introduction of new staff member- Brian LaGrasse, Director of Public Health Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, introduced Brian LaGrasse, the new Director of Public Health. Job posting/vacancy log Included in the packets was the job posting/vacancy log from the Human Resources department. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY15 The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY15 has been awarded to the Town of North Andover by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting. Budget Status Report-2 nd Quarter FY 2016 nd Finance Director, Lyne Savage, provided a summary of the 2 Quarter FY2016 Budget Status Report. Update on National Grid utility undergrounding surcharge Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, indicated that the National Grid utility undergrounding surcharge that began in 2003, which was for the work done around the Town Common, will now be removed from -4 years. Rick Gorman, Director of Youth and Recreation Services, provided the Board with a schedule for the Stevens Pond update and 2016 fees (taken out of order) Rick Gorman, Director of Youth & Recreation Services, presented the Board with an update regarding Stevens Pond, including proposed fees for 2016. Mr. Gorman recommends an increase in all fees, except the daily adult passes. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to keep the fees for Stevens Pond for 2016 the same as they were in 2015. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes April 11, 2016 2 PUBLIC HEARING Street Layout Hearing Hitching Post Road Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open the public hearing on the street layout of Hitching Post Road. Vote approved 5-0. Included in the packets were the street layout plans for Hitching Post Road along with recommendations from Town Counsel and relevant departments. Jean Enright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development, explained the reasoning for the hearing. Town Counsel reviewed and recommended acceptance of the layout. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to close the public hearing on the street layout of Hitching Post Road. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen recommend acceptance of Hitching Post Road as a public way, and declare that public necessity and convenience require the aforesaid way to be laid out and do hereby order and direct that said way be Road, North Andover, Owner Neil C. & Margaret M. Patnaude, 197 Appleton Street, North Andover, Mass., applicant Charles McLaughlin, 1046 Great Pond Road, North Andover, MA, August 6, 1987, North Essex District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 11013, and upon acceptance by Town Meeting, to accept deeds to the street and all related restrictions and easements shown on said plan. Vote approved 5-0. Street Layout Hearing-Stanton Way Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open the public hearing on the street layout of Stanton Way. Vote approved 5-0. Included in the packets were the street layout plans and recommendations from Town Counsel and relevant departments. Jean Enright, Assistant Director of Community and Economic Development, was present to answer any questions. Town Counsel recommended acceptance of the layout. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to close the public hearing on the street layout of Stanton Way. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen recommend acceptance of Stanton Way, as a public way, and declare that public necessity and convenience require the aforesaid way to be laid out and do hereby order and direct that said way Way located in North Andover, MA, prepared by Christiansen and Sergi, Inc., 160 Summer Street, Haverhill, MA 01830, street and all related restrictions and easem Subdivision Plan, Tax Map 61, Lots 16 & 34 & Tax Map 34, Lot 3, 1679 Osgood Street & Bradford Street, North Andover, MA, prepared for G.M.Z. Realty Trust, 1679 Osgood Street, No. Andover, MA, Jones & Beach Engin recorded as Plan No. 16957 at the North Essex Registry of Deeds and on the above referenced Street Layout Plan. Vote approved 5-0. Removal of Public Shade Trees-National Grid Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a public hearing for the removal of public shade trees per MGL c87, §3 as requested by National Grid. Vote approved 5-0. Mathew Deterling of National Grid presented the request to remove twenty-one (21) public shade trees and prune six (6) Town trees along Sutton Street, Chadwick Street, Osgood Street, and Clarendon Street. Tree Warden, John Lavin, has reviewed the trees in the request and recommends removal. A resident of 133 Chadwick Street asked if the stump would be removed. The Town Manager indicated the DPW will remove the stump. Board of Selectmen Minutes April 11, 2016 3 Selectmen DeCologero asked if National Grid would be willing to replace some of the trees. Mr. Deterling indicated National Grid has a program that will pay for new trees and he would find out whether the program is still running and if any trees could be replaced. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to close a public hearing for the removal of public shade trees per MGL c87, §3 as requested by National Grid. Vote approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of National Grid to remove twenty-one (21) public shade trees and prune six (6) Town trees along Sutton Street, Chadwick Street, Osgood Street and Clarendon Street, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS: 1. North Andover Soccer Association - $23,630 2. North Andover Booster Club - $7,680 3. North Andover Youth Baseball Association - $6,710 4. North Andover Lacrosse Association - $3,500 The Youth Sports Groups made their annual donations, based on their respective program registrations, elds/Facilities. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen the amount of $41,520. Vote approved 5-0. Columbia Gas requests to excavate Included in the packets were several requests from Columbia Gas to excavate. Vincent Luciano from Columbia Gas was present to answer any questions. The Board asked that for the projects where the gas mains are being replaced that residents be notified when work is to begin. 1. Massachusetts Avenue, Putnam Road, Lyman Road, Young Road, Little Road and Greene Street for the purpose of replacing gas mains 2. Chadwick Street, Moody Street, Prospect Street, Wentworth Ave., Highland View, Brightwood Ave. and Furber Ave. to replace existing gas mains 3. 9 Peachtree Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line 4. 15 Peachtree Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line 5. 25 Peachtree Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line 6. 29 Coachman Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve, subject to the conditions of the Department of Public Works, the six requests of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to excavate, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Armen Jeknavorian of St. Gregory A Cigar Night on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 6:00pm-11:30pm Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve a One Day All Alcohol license for St. Gregory -11:30pm and waive the application fee. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes April 11, 2016 4 Dolly Miller of Psychic Readings, 163 Turnpike Street, requests to renew Fortune Teller license Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the Fortune Teller license renewal for Dolly Miller of Psychic Readings. Vote approved 5-0. Paul and Alexandra Dedoglou of Star Pizza & Family Restaurant request a Common Victualler License and an Entertainment License Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the Common Victualler and Entertainment licenses for Star Pizza & Family Restaurant of North Andover, Inc. Vote approved 5-0. Residents of 25 Mass. Ave spoke regarding non-compliance issues with the previous owner and raised their concerns about the number of cars and where they will be stored. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the Class II license for John J. Eleftherakis d/b/a/ -0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close the meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: NONE PUBLIC COMMENT: Phil Lahey of the Merrimack Valley Prevention and Substance Abuse Project invited the public to attend their next annual membership meeting on Thursday at 6:30PM at the North Andover Senior Center. Tom Schiavone asked about a licensing hearing for Smolak Farms. The Town Manager indicated that hearing was postponed. Selectmen Stewart asked the Town Manager to call National Grid about a pole on Chadwick Street that is leaning. Ask the manager No questions submitted. Opiate Overdose Report Included in the packets was the latest Opiate Overdose Report provided by the Fire Department. March 2016 Incident Report-Fire Department Included in the packets was the March 2016 Incident Report provided by the Fire Department. March 2016 Crime Statistics-Police Department Included in your packets is the March 2016 Crime Statistics Report provided by Chief Gallagher ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes April 11, 2016 5 Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes dated March 21, 2016 Certificate of Appreciation Job posting/vacancy log GFOA letter nd 2 Quarter FY16 Budget Status Report National Grid letter Summer band concert series schedule Hitching Post Road street layout documents Stanton Way street layout documents National Grid request to remove trees Update on Stevens Pond Donations Columbia Gas requests Fortune teller license renewal request-Dolly Miller Common Victualler and Entertainment license request-Star Pizza Class II license request- Opiate Overdose Report March 2016 Fire Department Incident Report March 2016 Crime Statistics Report TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Tracy M. Watson, Chairman TEL. (978) 688-9510 Phil DeCologero, Clerk FAX (978) 688-9556 Rosemary Connelly Smedile Donald B. Stewart Richard M. Vaillancourt BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MONDAY, APRIL 11, 2016 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 566 Main Street I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. March 21, 2016 Open Session Minutes, as written IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Retirement recognition- Gerald Brown, Building Inspector B. Swearing In-Officer William Enright C. Introduction of new staff member- Brian LaGrasse, Director of Public Health D. Job posting/vacancy log E. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for FY15 F. Budget Status Report-2nd Quarter FY 2016 G. Update on National Grid utility undergrounding surcharge H. V. PUBLIC HEARING A. Street Layout Hearing-Hitching Post Road B. Street Layout Hearing-Stanton Road C. Removal of Public Shade Trees-National Grid VI. CONSENT ITEMS A. Stevens Pond update and 2016 fees B. ities-$41,520 1. North Andover Soccer Association - $23,630 2. North Andover Boosters Club - $7,680 3. North Andover Youth Baseball Association - $6,710 4. North Andover Lacrosse Association - $3,500 C. Columbia Gas requests permission to excavate: 1. Massachusetts Avenue, Putnam Road, Lyman Road, Young Road, Little Road and Greene Street for the purpose of replacing gas mains 2. Chadwick Street, Moody Street, Prospect Street, Wentworth Street, Highland View, Brightwood Ave. and Furber Ave. to replace existing gas mains 3. 9 Peachtree Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line 4. 15 Peachtree Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line 5. 25 Peachtree Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line 6. 29 Coachman Lane for the purpose of maintaining service line VII. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. for a Cigar Night on Thursday, June 16, 2016 from 6:00pm-11:30pm B. Dolly Miller of Psychic Readings, 163 Turnpike Street, requests to renew Fortune Teller license C. Paul and Alexandra Dedoglou of Star Pizza & Family Restaurant request a Common Victualler License and an Entertainment License D. VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS X. PUBLIC COMMENT XI. A. B. Opiate Overdose Report-Fire Department C. March 2016 Incident Report-Fire Department D. March 2016 Crime Statistic-Police Department XII. NEXT MEETING DATE Monday, April 25, 2016 XIII. ADJOURNMENT I jjj (31 00 A. r) CM (D 00 DO