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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES June 20, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
ChairmanTracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00PM at the School
Administration Building Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded.
ATTENDANCE:
The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing
Commissioner, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Donald Stewart, Assistant Town Manager Ray
Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 12 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 June 6, 2016. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Swearing In-Police Sergeant Jay Staude
Joyce Bradshaw administered the oath for Jay Staude who has been promoted to Police Sergeant.
Job posting/vacancy log
The Board was provided a copy of the current job posting/vacancy log from Human Resources.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME
Council 93, Local 2978 Clerical for period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019
The Board reviewed the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Clerical union.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME
Council 93, Local 2978- Clerical for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. Vote approved
5-0.
Request of the Festival Committee to use the Common for the 4th of July Celebration from 7:00am on
Sunday, July 3, 2016 through 11:00pm on Monday, July 4, 2016, to close Massachusetts Avenue from
Osgood Street to Academy Road from 12:00pm-10:00pm on July 3, 2016 and 6:00am-5:00pm on July 4,
2016 and waive all fees
The Festival Committee submitted a request to hold the 4 th of July celebration at the Common and to
waive all fees. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of
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Selectmen approve the request of the Festival Committee to use the Common for the 4 of July
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celebration from 7:00am on Sunday, July 3, 2016 until 11:00pm on Monday, July 4, 2016, to close
Massachusetts Avenue from Osgood Street to Academy Road from 12:00pm-10:00pm on July 3,
2016 and 6:00am-5:00pm on July 4, 2016 and waive all fees. Vote approved 5-0.
Request of Joseph Contrada for permission to use the Common on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from
9:00am-11:30am for the Saint Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk
Joseph Contrada submitted a request to hold the Saint Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor walk on
Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 9:00am-11:30am. This is the same day as the Fall Festival that the
Board had already approved. The organizers of both events have no issue with them happening at the
same time. All relevant departments reviewed and had no issues.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of Joseph Contrada to use the Common on Saturday, September 24, 2016
from 9:00am to 11:30am for the Saint Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk. Vote approved 5-
0.
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Request of Rev. Kevin Deeley of St. Michael Parish for permission to use the Town Common on Sunday,
September 11, 2016 from 7:00am-5:00pm for their annual Mass and parish picnic
Rev. Kevin Deeley of St. Michael Parish submitted a request to use the Common on Sunday, September
11, 2016 from 7:00am to 5:00pm for their annual Mass and parish picnic. All relevant departments
reviewed the request and had no issues.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of
Selectmen approve the request of Rev. Kevin Deeley of St. Michael Parish to use the Common on
Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 7:00am to 5:00pm for their annual Mass and parish picnic. Vote
approved 5-0.
Request of Sara Durkin of the North Andover High School Music Department to use the Town Common
on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a Summer Coffee House
Sara Durkin of the NAHS Music Department submitted a request to use the common on Thursday, July
28, 2016 from 5:00pm-8:00pm for a Summer Coffee House. All relevant departments reviewed the
request and had no issues.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of Sara Durkin of the NAHS Music Department to use the Common on
Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 5:00pm-8:00pm for a Summer Coffee House. Vote approved 5-0.
Accept donations in the amount of $1,235.00 from Memorial Day luncheon to Veterans Services
Gerry Maguire, Director of Veterans Services submitted a letter asking the Board to accept the donations
collected at the Memorial Day luncheon. The donations will be used to pay the remaining balance due for
the luncheon and the rest will be used towards purchasing durable equipment for Veterans not covered
by health insurance.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donations from the Memorial Day luncheon in the amount of $1,235.00 to be used
towards the cost of the luncheon and durable equipment for Veterans. Vote approved 5-0.
Accept donation of a treadmill to the Fire Department from the Lietz Family
Included in the packets was a memorandum from Fire Chief William McCarthy asking the Board to accept
the donation to the Fire Department of a treadmill valued at $800 from the Lietz Family.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donation of a treadmill from the Lietz Family for the Fire Department. Vote approved 5-
0.
Accept and sign drainage easement from PR Investments, LLC to the Town of North Andover for property
at 1046 Great Pond Road
Included in the packet was a drainage easement for property located at 1046 Great Pond Road. Town
Counsel has approved the document.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen
accept and sign the Drainage Easement from PR Investments, LLC to the Town of North Andover.
Vote approved 5-0.
Accept and sign Deed, Sewer Easement and Drainage Easement for Stanton Way
Included in the packet were documents to complete the acceptance of Stanton Way as a public way.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
accept and sign the Deed, Sewer Easement and Drainage Easement for Stanton Way. Vote
approved 5-0.
Accept and sign Deed for Hitching Post Road
Included in the packet was the deed for Hitching Post Road which needs to be signed in order to
complete its acceptance as a public way.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of
Selectmen accept and sign the Deed for Hitching Post Road. Vote approved 5-0.
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Request to surplus vehicle-Police Department
Police Chief Paul Gallagher submitted a request to surplus a vehicle.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of Police Chief Paul Gallagher to surplus vehicle No. 315, a 2006 Dodge
Charger to be used as a trade in for a new vehicle. Vote approved 5-0.
Appointments
Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Appointments to Boards and Committees
Included in the packet was a list of re-appointments and new appointment by the Board of Selectmen and
Town Manager to various Boards and Commissions that will be effective July 1, 2016.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the re-appointments and new appointment to various Boards and Commissions, as
listed, effective July 1, 2016. Vote approved 5-0.
Town Counsel Appointment through September 30, 2016-Urbelis & Fieldsteel, LLP
Special Counsel Appointment through September 30, 2016-Kopelman & Paige, P.C.
Special Counsel Appointment through September 30, 2016-Collins, Loughran & Peloquin
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the appointment of the firm of Urbelis & Fieldsteel, LLP as Town Counsel through
September 30, 2016, approve the appointment of the firm of Kopelman & Paige, P.C. as Special
Counsel through September 30, 2016 and approve the appointment of the firm of Collins,
Loughran & Peloquin as Special Counsel through September 30, 2016. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Request of Smolak Farms, LLC for three (3) All Alcoholic General On Premises Licenses (continued
from 6/6/2016)
The applicant withdrew all three applications.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to accept the withdrawal of the
three All Alcoholic General On Premises Licenses for Smolak Farms, LLC. Vote approved 5-0.
Smolak Farms, LLC requests One Day Wine and Malt licenses for the Whim Farm to Table Dinners in
the tent on the following Wednesdays from 6:00PM-9:00PM: June 22, 29, July 13, 20, 27, August 3, 10,
17, 24 and 31.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the ten one day wine and malt license requests for
the Whim Farm to Table Dinners at Smolak Farms, as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
One day license requests for events at Smolak Farms:
Jessica Law and Erik White request a One Day Wine and Malt license for a wedding on Friday, June
24, 2016 from 4:30PM-10:00PM
Nicole Charest and Sean Matthews request a One Day All Alcohol license for a wedding on Saturday,
July 9, 2016 from 4:00PM-10:00PM
Judy Fitzgerald requests a One Day All Alcohol license for a wedding on Saturday, July 16, 2016 from
4:00PM-10:00PM
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Helena Doyle requests a One Day wine and Malt license for a 25 Anniversary Party on Sunday, July
24, 2016 from 12:00PM-5:00PM
Catie Piessens and Jason Robieloux request a One Day All Alcohol license for a wedding on Saturday,
July 30, 2016 from 5:30PM-11:00PM
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the five one day license requests for the events at Smolak
Farms on June 24, July 2, July 16, July 24, and July 30, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
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Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests two One Day Wine and Malt licenses for Orientation Parent
Receptions in the Dicroce Lobby from 3:30PM-8:00PM on Monday, June 27, 2016 and Wednesday ,
June 29, 2016
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the two one day wine and malt license requests for
Orientation Parent Receptions at Merrimack College on June 27, 2016 and June 29, 2016 from
3:30pm-8:00pm. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Department of Public Works building discussion
Ray Santilli reviewed the selection of colors for the addition to the Public Works building. The Board
directed Mr. Santilli to have the Board vote on the color of the building prior to final selection.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
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Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, read a letter submitted about Town Hall and parking.
Opiate Overdose Report-Fire Department
The Board was provided with a copy of the Opiate Overdose Report from the Fire Department through
May 31, 2016.
BOARD REORGANIZATION
Nomination and vote for Officers (Chair and Clerk)
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board appoint Richard
Vaillancourt as Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board appoint
Rosemary Smedile as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. Vote approved 5-0.
Nomination and vote for Licensing Chair
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board appoint Phil
DeCologero as licensing chair. Vote approved 5-0.
Nomination and vote for Appointment Subcommittee
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board appoint
Rosemary Smedile and Phil DeCologero as the Appointment Subcommittee. Vote approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to adjourn the meeting at
7:55p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
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Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of June 6, 2016
Job posting/vacancy log
Collective Bargaining Agreement
Request of Festival Committee
Request of Joseph Contrada
Request of St. Michael Parish
Request of NAHS Music Department
Donation letter to Veterans Services
Donation letter for treadmill
Drainage easement-Great Pond Road
Street acceptance documents-Stanton way
Street acceptance documents-Hitching Post Road
Memo from Chief Gallagher
List of reappointments
Smolak Farm Requests
Merrimack College Requests
DPW pictures
Opiate overdose 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, JUNE 20, 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. June 6, 2016 Open Session Minutes, as written
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Swearing In-Police Sergeant Jay Staude
B. Job posting/vacancy log
V. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME
Council 93, Local 2978 Clerical for period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019
B. Request of the Festival Committee to use the Common for the 4 th of July Celebration from 7:00am on
Sunday, July 3, 2016 through 11:00pm on Monday, July 4, 2016, to close Massachusetts Avenue from
Osgood Street to Academy Road from 12:00pm-10:00pm on July 3, 2016 and 6:00am-5:00pm on July
4, 2016 and waive all fees
C. Request of Joseph Contrada for permission to use the Common on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from
9:00am-11:30am for the Saint Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk
D. Request of Rev. Kevin Deeley St. Michael Parish for permission to use the Town Common on Sunday,
September 11, 2016 from 7:00am-5:00pm for their annual Mass and parish picnic
E. Request of Sara Durkin of the North Andover High School Music Department to use the Town
Common on Thursday, July 28, 2016 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm for a Summer Coffee House
F. Accept donations in the amount of $1,235.00 from Memorial Day luncheon to Veterans Services
G. Accept donation of a treadmill to the Fire Department from the Lietz Family
H. Accept and sign drainage easement from PR Investments, LLC to the Town of North Andover for
property at 1046 Great Pond Road
I. Accept and sign Deed, Sewer Easement and Drainage Easement for Stanton Way
J. Accept and sign Deed for Hitching Post Road
K. Request to surplus vehicle-Police Department
L. Appointments
1. Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Appointments to Boards and Committees
2. Town Counsel Appointment through September 30, 2016-Urbelis & Fieldsteel, LLP
3. Special Counsel Appointment through September 30, 2016 Kopelman & Paige, P.C.
4. Special Counsel Appointment through September 30, 2016 Collins, Loughran & Peloquin
VI. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
A. Request of Smolak Farms, LLC for three (3) All Alcoholic General On Premises Licenses
(continued from 6/6/2016)
B. Smolak Farms, LLC requests One Day Wine and Malt licenses for the Whim Farm to Table Dinners
in the tent on the following Wednesdays from 6:00PM-9:00PM:
1. June 22, 2016
2. June 29, 2016
3. July 13, 2016
4. July 20, 2016
5. July 27, 2016
6. August 3, 2016
7. August 10, 2016
8. August 17, 2016
9. August 24, 2016
10. August 31, 2016
C. One day license requests for events at Smolak Farms:
1. Jessica Law and Erik White request a One Day Wine and Malt license for a wedding on Friday,
June 24, 2016 from 4:30PM-10:00PM
2. Nicole Charest and Sean Matthews request a One Day All Alcohol license for a wedding on
Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 4:00PM-10:00PM
3. Judy Fitzgerald requests a One Day All Alcohol license for a wedding on Saturday, July 16,
2016 from 4:00PM-10:00PM
4. Helena Doyle requests a One Day wine and Malt license for a 25 th Anniversary Party on
Sunday, July 24, 2016 from 12:00PM-5:00PM
5. Catie Piessens and Jason Robieloux request a One Day All Alcohol license for a wedding on
Saturday, July 30, 2016 from 5:30PM-11:00PM
D. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests two One Day Wine and Malt licenses for Orientation
Parent Receptions in the Dicroce Lobby from 3:30PM-8:00PM on Monday, June 27, 2016 and
Wednesday , June 29, 2016
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Department of Public Works building discussion
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. BOARD REORGANIZATION
A. Nomination and vote for Officers (Chair and Clerk)
B. Nomination and vote for Licensing Chair
C. Nomination and vote for Appointment Subcommittee
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI.
A.
B. Opiate Overdose Report-Fire Department
XII. NEXT MEETING DATE
Thursday, June 30, 2016
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES June 6, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM at the School
Administration Building Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded.
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. 16 members of the public
were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Open
Session Minutes of May 23, 2016. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Introduction of New Staff Members
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, introduced new staff members Donald Belanger (Inspector of Buildings),
Gilbert Winner (Laboratory Director at the Water Treatment Plant) Tiffany Blake (Senior Water Analyst)
and John Borgesi (Town Engineer).
Bond rating upgrade-David Eisenthal, Vice President, UniBank Fiscal Advisory Services, Inc.
David Eisenthal, Vice President of UniBank Fiscal Advisory Services, Inc., briefed the Board on the recent
upgrade of the bond rating from AA+ to AAA.
Annual update from Planning Board
Planning Board Chairman, John Simons, gave the annual update from the Planning Board. A
presentation was included in the packets. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, indicated that Eric Kfoury and
Ray Santilli will be working on the RFP for a company to coordinate the Master Plan. Typically it will take
12-18 months to complete the Master Plan.
Annual update from Zoning Board of Appeals
Al Manzi, Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals, gave the annual update from the Zoning Board.
Selectmen meeting schedule July-December 2016
Included in the packets was the proposed meeting schedule for July-December. The Board agreed to
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change the August 8 meeting to August 15 and October 31 to November 1.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Vote to sell general obligation bonds of the Town and approve refunding of general obligation bonds
Phil Decologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board vote the
following:
That in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized to issue refunding bonds, at one
time or from time to time, pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 21A of the General Laws, or pursuant to
June 1, 2009 maturing in the years 2020 through 2023 (inclusive), 2026 and 2029 in the aggregate
refunding bonds issued pursuant to this vote shall be used to pay the principal, redemption
premium, if any, and interest on the Refunded Bonds and costs of issuance of the refunding
bonds.
Further that the sale of the $8,325,047 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2016 Bonds
of
$8,522,313.21 and accrued interest, if any, is hereby approved and confirmed. The Bonds shall be
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payable on January 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
2017 $545,047 2.00% 2027 $380,000 2.00%
2018 530,000 2.00 2028 365,000 2.00
2019 530,000 2.00 2029 345,000 2.00
2020 705,000 2.00 2030 235,000 2.00
2021 705,000 2.00 2031 235,000 2.25
2022 530,000 2.00 2032 235,000 2.25
2023 530,000 2.00 2033 235,000 2.25
2024 520,000 2.00 2034 235,000 2.75
2025 515,000 2.00 2035 235,000 2.75
2026 480,000 2.00 2036 235,000 3.00
Further 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 May 23, 2016, and a final
approved by the Town Treasurer, be and hereby are ratified, confirmed, approved and adopted.
Further that the Bonds shall be subject to redemption, at the option of the Town, upon such terms
and conditions as are set forth in the Official Statement.
Further to authorize the execution and delivery of a Refunding Escrow Agreement to be dated
June 15, 2016, between the Town and U.S. Bank National Association, as Refunding Escrow
Agent.
Further 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 benefit of the holders of the Bonds from time to
time.
Further that we authorize and direct the Treasurer to establish post issuance federal tax
compliance procedures in such form as the Treasurer and bond counsel deem sufficient, or if
such procedures are currently in place, to review and update said procedures, in order to monitor
and maintain the tax-exempt status of the Bonds.
Further 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.
Vote approved 5-0.
Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME
Council 93, Local 2978 Professional Librarians for period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019
Included in the packets was the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Professional
Librarians union to be ratified by the Board.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME
Council 93, Local 2978- Professional Librarians for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019.
Vote approved 5-0.
Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of North Andover and NEPBA, Local
102 Communications Officers for period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019
Included in the packets was the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Communications
Officers union to be ratified by the Board.
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Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
ratify the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and NEPBA Local
102 Communications Officers for the period July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2019. Vote approved 5-
0.
Accept donation from Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Inc. to Youth & Recreation Services for summer
The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Inc. generously donated $11,549.80 to the Youth Center to be
used towards summer programming and four Summer Fun scholarships.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donations from Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Inc. to Youth & Recreation Services
totaling $11,549.80 to be used towards summer programming and four scholarships to the
Summer Fun Program. Vote approved 5-0.
Fuel Efficient Vehicle Use Policy
Included in the packets was a draft of a Fuel Efficient Vehicle Use Policy. In order to apply for designation
as a Green Community, the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee must adopt a Fuel Efficient
Vehicle Use Policy. The policy will only apply when a new vehicle is purchased. The Town is not required
to replace any of its current vehicles.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen
adopt the Fuel Efficient Vehicle Use Policy as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
National Grid request to excavate from 595 Boxford Street to Wellington Way for the purpose of installing
new gas mains
Steve Dalback, Gas Supervisor for National Grid, was present to request from the Board permission to
excavate from 595 Boxford Street to a new development at Wellington Way. Mr. Dalback confirmed the
trench would be outside the pavement on the shoulder of the road.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of National Grid to excavate from 595 Boxford Street to Wellington Way for
the purpose of installing new gas mains, subject to the conditions outlined by the Police
Department and the DPW on May 23, 2016. Vote approved 5-0.
Dissolution of Audit Committee
Included in the packet was a memorandum from Chairman Watson regarding the Audit Committee.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
dissolve the Audit Committee established by the Board on September 8, 2008, as amended on
May 23, 2011, and delegate back to the Board of Selectmen the responsibilities of reviewing the
RFPs for the audit firms, selecting the desired firm to conduct the audit and approve the draft
audit prepared by the selected audit firm. Vote approved 5-0.
Vote to adopt the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2016
Included in the packets was a memorandum from Eric Kfoury, Director of Community and Economic
Development, asking the Board to adopt the Regional Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2016. By
adopting the Plan, the Town would be eligible to receive FEMA funds for certain programs.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
adopt the Merrimack Valley Region Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan Update 2016, as presented. Vote
approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Requests of Smolak Farms, LLC for All Alcoholic General On Premises Licenses
Smolak Farms is requesting three general on premises licenses for the tent area and pine grove, the
barn area and the farm stand area.
Attorney Kate Connell was present with owner, Michael Smolak.
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The Board raised concerns about the number of events that could happen simultaneously and events
during the week.
Attorney Timothy Schiavone representing the Wiggert Family at 790 Dale Street, stated he believed this
license is not allowed under the zoning bylaws.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to approve the three license
requests of Smolak Farms. After discussion, Mr. Stewart withdrew his motion.
Mr. Smolak withdrew his request for the farm stand area.
Francis Birmingham of 776 Dale Street indicated the noise is still a problem.
Mr. Smolak requested a continuance of the matter.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to table the matter until the
next meeting on June 20, 2016. Vote approved 5-0.
Request for Change of Manager-
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
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Ristorante from Nicholas J. Joseph to Argishti Gukasyan. Vote approved 5-0.
Request of North Andover VFW Post 2104 for one day wine and malt licenses for 4 th of July celebration
on the Common on Sunday, July 3, 2016 from 12pm-10:00pm and Monday July 4, 2016 from 9:00am-
10:00pm and waiver of the fee
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of North Andover VFW Post 2104 for one
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day wine and malt licenses for 4 of July celebration on the Common on July 3, 2016 from 12pm-
10pm and July 4, 2016 from 9:00am to 10:00pm and waive all fees. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
Update on Merrimack College pedestrian walkway project
The Town Manager gave an update on the progress of the pedestrian walkway project at Merrimack
College.
Update on Facilities Master Plan
Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, updated the Board of the current project and displayed a
rendering of the new Public Works building.
Ask the Manager
None
May 2016 Monthly Report-Fire Department
Included in the packets was the monthly report from the Fire Department.
May 2016 Monthly Report-Police Department
Included in the packets was the monthly report from the Police Department.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to adjourn the meeting at
9:30p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
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Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of May 23, 2016
Planning Board Report
Memorandum-Sale of bonds
Memorandum-Professional Librarians
Memorandum-Communications Officers
Donation from JNHYC, Inc.
Fuel Efficient Vehicle Use Policy
National Grid Request
Memorandum-Audit Committee
Memorandum-Multi Hazard Mitigation Plan
Requests of Smolak Farms
Request of Bertuccis
Request of VFW
Proposed sidewalk plan
Fire Department report
Police Department report
Handout from Attorney Schiavone
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
June 16, 2016
Date Posted Position Department Hiring Manager Status
6/15/16 Community Elder Services Posted on town website, will be posted on Ma
Outreach Municipal site, Ma Council on Aging, advertised in
Manager/Assistant the Eagle Tribune with Monster on 6/19/16.
Director
6/7/16 Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and,
Services Library Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site and on
NH Librarians site
6/7/16 Teen Librarian Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and,
Library Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site and on
NH Librarians site
6/7/16 Reference Librarian Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and,
Library Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site and on
NH Librarians site.
5/6/16 Head of Circulation Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Resumes being reviewed and telephoned screened.
Library Posted internally and on Merrimack Valley Library
Consortium site.
5/4/16 Public Works Public Works Bruce Thibodeau Hired, William Maldonado, Andrew Scola,
Alexander Otis and John Enright effective 5/23/16.
N/A Intern (Summer) Drinking Water Glen Alt Hired Alex Tognazzi effective 5/23/16.
Treatment Plant
4/4/16 Heavy Motor Public Works Tim Willett Hired Robert Viens effective June 13,
Equipment Operator 2016.Candidate recommended for hire pending
completed references. Interviewing being done on
a rolling basis. Position posted internally and on
town website with social media.
3/24/16 Local Inspector Building Donald Belanger Met with new Inspector of Buildings, will refresh
postings on town website and MA Building
Commissioners and Inspectors website by 6/17/16.
Will re-start process when Inspector of Buildings
starts on 6/6/16. Candidate scheduled for second
interview on 5/4/16 as a no call no show,
reconsidering existing applicants. Interviewed one
applicant for both inspector positions but applicant
received promotion with current employer, second
applicant is under consideration.
2/17/16 Technical Serv. & Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Re-posted on 5/9/16 due to low qualified applicant
Reference Librarian Library pool. Resumes being received. Posted internally
and on Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site.
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North Andover Fire Department Intr-anasal Naloxone Administration (cont.)
March 2016 cont. -Heroin OD — NAFD Administered Narcan
Incident # 2000551
DOS: 03/18/2016
Non -Resident
-Heroin OD — NAFD Administered Narcan
Incident # 3000253
DOS: 03/25,/2016
Non -Resident
April 2016: -Heroin OD — NAPD Administered Narcan
Incident # 3000312
DOS: 04/13/2016
Non -Resident
-Heroin OD — NAFD Administered Narcan
Incident # 2000652
DOS: 04/17/2016
Non -Resident
May 2016: -Heroin OD — NAFD Administered Narcan
Incident 4 3000386
DOS: 05/06/2016
Resident
-Heroin OD - Patient Conscious Upon Arrival
Incident # 4000323
DOS: 05/20/2016
Non -Resident
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jeffrey Deschenes, NREMT,lC
EMS EdUcation & Training Officer
North Andover Fire Department