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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES December 5, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
ChairmanRichard Vaillancourt 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 Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile,
Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Tracy Watson, Town Manager Andrew
Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 30
members of the public were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Andrew and Abby Lacolla led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of November 14, 2016 Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Swearing In-Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla
Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, administered the oath for Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla.
Chairman Vaillancourt requested the Board take one licensing item out of order.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
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Osgood Street
Harry Kanellos was present to request Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for his fast food
Inc.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the Common Victualler license and Entertainment
license for Be-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to suspend the meeting of
the Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued):
Five Year Financial Forecast
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, gave a power point presentation of his Five Year Financial Forecast for
FY18-FY22.
Other communications and announcements
Included in the packets wa
appointments to non-regulatory, non-financial boards and committees.
Tracy Watson announced she would not be seeking a fourth term as selectman.
Rosemary Smedile stated the Stevens Estate will be having a Holiday Open House on December 16, 17
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and 18.
The Board thanked EJ Foulds and the Festival Committee for the wonderful job on the parade, the tree
lighting and the breakfast with Santa.
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PUBLIC HEARING:
Property Tax Classification
The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments regarding classification and taxation of property
according to use.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a public hearing on
property tax classification. Vote approved 5-0.
Garrett Boles, Assessor, presented the Board with information regarding the tax classification. In
response to a question from the Board, Mr. Boles indicated that a resident must file for an abatement no
later than February 1, 2017.
Wil Carpenter from the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce requested the Board reduce the
business and industry tax classification rate.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to close the public hearing on
property tax classification. Vote approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Vote to set the property tax classification for FY17
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
adopt a residential factor of .949540 for the purpose of classifying the FY2017 North Andover
property tax rates. Vote approved 5-0.
Winter parking ban
Police Chief Charles Gray submitted a memorandum recommending a winter parking ban to begin on
December 11, 2016. The ban will be in effect until February 28, 2017. Donald Stewart requested the
Board modify the street exceptions to include the 400 block of Stevens Street, parking on odd side only.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the proposed All Night Winter Parking Banfrom December 11, 2016
through February 28, 2017. Vote approved 5-0.
Request of Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the Town Common from December 23, 2016-January 2,
2017 for a menorah display and to use the Town Common on December 26, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:00pm
for the lighting of the menorah
The Board received a written request from Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the common from December
23, 2016-January 2, 2017 for the menorah display and to hold the menorah lighting on December 26,
2016 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Rabbi Borenstein estimated 50 people would attend the lighting. All
relevant town departments reviewed the request and had no issues.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the Town Common for a menorah display
from December 23, 2016 through January 2, 2017 and for the lighting of the menorah on December
26, 2016 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
Appointments
The appointment subcommittee is recommended Joyce Fiocca Bold be appointed to the Council on Aging
and Jeffrey S. French be appointed to the Commission on Disability Issues.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Joyce Fiocca Bold to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2019 and appoint
Jeffrey S. French to the Commission on Disability Issues for a term ending June 30, 2017. Vote
approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS (continued):
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to return to the meeting of the
North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 4, 2016
The Chair read the notice sent to license holder.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen open
the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining information regarding a possible liquor license
violation by Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Officer Michael Logan explained the incident. Officer Logan indicated that the identifications that were
used were fake out of state licenses. The owner, Sam Lei of 63 Belvidere Road, Lowell, MA stated that
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he kicked people out that He also stated he did not know
the identifications were false but he has now purchased a scanner to check for false identifications. When
asked by the chair if he refuted the facts in the police report Mr. Lei replied he did not.
Wei Yu, the bar manager, stated that the back door was open and he thinks someone let the patrons
without any identification enter through that door. Jordan Ketchan of 229 Jenny Lane, Eliot, Maine is a
frequent patron of the bar and told the board she was there as a character witness for the owners.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen close
the public hearing. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen
acting as Licensing Commissioners, find that on November 4, 2016 at Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc.,
1250 Osgood Street, a liquor license violation did occur pursuant to Town of North Andover
Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed
premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person
under twenty-one years of age. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of
Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, defer discussion on penalties until after the
second public hearing for Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. Vote approved 5-0.
Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 20, 2016
The Chair read the notice sent to license holder.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen
open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining information regarding a possible liquor
license violation by Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Officer Michael Logan stated the facts from the police report. The underage parties used fake out of state
licenses as identification. Sam Lei, owner of the restaurant, state he doubled checked the identifications
but the quality was good.
identification licensees can reasonably rely on.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that Board of Selectmen close the
public hearing. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, find that on November 20, 2016 at Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250
Osgood Street, a liquor license violation did occur pursuant to Town of North Andover Alcoholic
Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to
wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-
one years of age. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, impose the penalty of 5 days suspension on Hokkaido Restaurant,
Inc., 1250 Osgood Street, for violation of the Town of North Andover Alcoholic Beverages
Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter
138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of
age for the violation on November 4, 2016 and impose a penalty of 10 days suspension on
Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street, for violation of the Town of North Andover
Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed
premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person
under twenty-one years of age for the violation on November 20, 2016, for a total of 15 days. Vote
approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, for the license suspension for
Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. to occur on fifteen consecutive days from December 22, 2016 through
January 5, 2017. Vote approved 5-0.
Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests one day wine and malt licenses for
1. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Friday, December 9, 2016 from
6pm-11pm
2. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 10, 2016
from 6pm-11pm
3. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, December 11, 2016
from 2pm-6pm
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-6pm
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the four one day wine and malt licenses for
Merrimack College for events on December 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 5-
0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
National Grid Pole Petition-Middlesex Street
This matter was continued from the previous meeting. David Boucher from National Grid provided an
updated plan and a picture of the site. The pole and the anchor will be completely located on public
property and not the property of any resident.
Amy Slade, the attorney for the owners of 54 Third Street, stated her clients are concerned about damage
to their trees or property.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
approve National Grid Pole Petition #18128513-Middlesex Street as presented. Vote approved 4-1.
Rosemary Smedile opposed.
National Grid Pole Petition-Johnson Street
This matter was continued from the previous meeting. David Boucher from National Grid provided
information regarding the petition.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve
National Grid Pole Petition #22825255-Johnson Street as presented. Vote approved 4-1. Rosemary
Smedile opposed.
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
Phil DeCologero stated residents are complaining about leaves not being picked up. The Town Manager
will address the matter with the contractor and asked residents to use the Report It system so complaints
can be logged and tracked.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to adjourn the meeting at 10:00pm.
Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
_______________________________
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of November 14, 2016
Appointment process memo
Job posting/vacancy log
Five Year Financial Forecast
Tax Classification documents
Parking Ban notice
Menorah request
Appointments memo
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Request of Bella, Inc.
Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. violation notice (11/4)
Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. violation notice (11/20)
Request of Merrimack College
Pole Petition-Middlesex Street
Pole Petition-Johnson Street
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
Richard M. Vaillancourt, Chairman
TEL. (978) 688-9510
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk
FAX (978) 688-9556
Phil DeCologero
Donald B. Stewart
Tracy M. Watson
BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016
7:00 PM OPEN SESSION
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
120 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 14, 2016 Open Session Minutes, as written
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Swearing In-Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla
B. Five Year Financial Forecast
V. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Property Tax Classification
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Vote to set the property tax classification for FY17
B. Winter parking ban
C. Request of Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the Town Common from December 23, 2016-January 2,
2016 for a menorah display and to use the Town Common on December 26, 2016 from 6:00pm-
7:00pm for the lighting of the menorah.
D. Appointments:
1. Joyce Fiocca Bold- Council on Aging
2. Jeffrey S. French- Commission on Disability Issues
VII. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
A. Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 4, 2016
B. Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 20, 2016
C. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests one day wine and malt licenses for
1. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Friday, December 9,
2016 from 6pm-11pm
2. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 10,
2016 from 6pm-11pm
3. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, December 11,
2016 from 2pm-6pm
4. er 14, 2016 from
2pm-6pm
D. Application of Harry N. Kanellos
Inc., 1211 Osgood Street
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. National Grid Pole Petition-Middlesex Street (continued from 11/14/16)
B. National Grid Pole Petition-Johnson Street (continued from 11/14/16)
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI.
A.
B. Job posting/vacancy log
XII. NEXT MEETING DATE
Monday, December 19, 2016
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES November 14, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:00PM at the Meeting
Room in Town Hall. The meeting was recorded.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile,
Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Tracy Watson, Town Manager Andrew
Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 40
members of the public were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of November 1, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 4-0-1. Ms. Watson abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Swearing In-Deputy Chief Graham Rowe and Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla
Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, administered the oath for Deputy Chief Graham Rowe. Lieutenant Matthew
Lacolla will be sworn in at the next meeting on December 5, 2016.
Other Communications and announcements
Rosemary Smedile thanked the Merrimack College students that helped the holiday decorating
committee assemble the wreaths for the poles around Main Street and the Common.
Tracy Watson announced Wrestlympics is Friday at North Andover High School to benefit Best Buddies.
Phil DeCologero announced the annual Santa Parade is Saturday, November 27 th.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Amendments to Personnel Policy
The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy
affecting non-union personnel.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union
personnel. Vote approved 5-0.
Included in the packets was the proposed amended Personnel Policy for non-union personnel which was
distributed to impacted employees for comment prior to the public hearing. Town Manager, Andrew
Maylor, reviewed the changes to the policy. Human Resources Director Cathy Darby was present to
answer questions.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to close the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union
personnel. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union personnel. Vote
approved 5-0.
National Grid Pole Petition-Middlesex Street
Tracy Waston made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open the public hearing to
receive comments on the proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Middlesex Street. Vote
approved 5-0.
Included in the packets was the pole petition for Middlesex Street and recommendations from relevant
departments. Paul Saffler from National Grid was present to answer any questions regarding the petition.
The Board indicated they are concerned with the number of poles that are being installed. The plan
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submitted with the petition was from December 2014. The Board requested Mr. Saffler provide them with
an updated plan and consider other alternatives to putting in an additional pole.
Amy Slade, the attorney representing the owner of 113 Middlesex Street, spoke on behalf of her client
and indicated that her client has not agreed to have the pole and/or the guy wire placed on her property.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close the public hearing to
receive comments on the proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Middlesex Street. Vote
approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board continued the
matter of the National Grid Pole Petition #18128513-Middlesex Street until December 5, 2016. Vote
approve 5-0.
National Grid Pole Petition-Johnson Street
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open the public hearing to receive
comments on proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Johnson Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Included in the packets was the pole petition for Johnson Street and recommendations from relevant
departments. Paul Saffler from National Grid was present to answer any questions regarding the petition.
Mr. Saffler indicated that the second pole was needed to brace the current pole. The Board requested
pictures of the site and more information on how it would look once installed.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to close the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Johnson Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen
continue the matter of the National Grid Pole Petition #22825255-Johnson Street until December 5,
2016. Vote approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Vote to sign easements
At the meeting on August 29, 2016, the Board voted to amend easements granted to the Town by owners
of 32 Boston Hill Road, 10 Boston Street and 45 Boston Street. The amendments are needed to correct
the scope and area of the easements that were originally granted in 2010.
32 Boston Hill Road
In order to correct the scope and area of the easement, the Board released the original easement and
granted a new easement with the correct scope and area.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen sign the
Release of Easement for 32 Boston Hill Road and accept and sign the Grant of Easement for 32
Boston Hill Road from Francis and Sharon Devan, as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
10 Boston Street
This easement was amended to limit the scope to the installation and maintenance of the sewer line,
removing allowance for the area to be used as a public way.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen accept
and sign the Amended Easement for 10 Boston Street, as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
45 Boston Street
This easement was being released because it is not needed as the sewer line does not run over the
property. Norman and Maria Hawley, owners of 45 Boston Street, were present to sign the release.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen sign the
Release of Easement for 45 Boston Street, as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
Appointments
The following appointments were recommended by the appointment subcommittee:
Sustainability Committee-John David Dishaw
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
appoint John David Dishaw to the Sustainability Committee through June 30, 2017. Vote approved
5-0.
Council on Aging-Joseph McCarthy
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Joseph McCarthy to the Council on Aging through June 30, 2019. Vote approved 5-0.
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Commission on Disability Issues-Brenda Savary
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Brenda Savary to the Commission on Disability Issues through June 30, 2017. Vote
approved 5-0.
Cable TV Advisory Committee- Shane Woodruff
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Shane Woodruff to the Cable TV Advisory Committee through June 30, 2017. Vote
approved 5-0.
Request of Festival Committee to use the Town Common from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday, November
27, 2016 for the Official Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
Included in the packets was a request from the Festival Committee to use the common for their annual
Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 4:00PM-7:00PM. All relevant
departments reviewed the request and had no issues. Jeff Coco, chair of the Festival Committee was
present to answer any questions.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common for the Official Christmas
Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Vote approved 5-0.
of
the Town Bylaw
The Town Manager explained that the town bylaw, voted in many years ago, requires undergrounding of
. Mr. Maylor was seeking the Boards approval to move forward with that
project.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
in accordance with Chapter 170 of the Town Bylaw. 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.
Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests one day wine and malt licenses for Onstagers Performances
at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on the following dates and times:
Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 6:00PM-11:00PM
Friday, November 18, 2016 from 6:00PM-11:00PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 1:00PM-5:00PM
Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 6:00PM-11:00PM
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the four one day wine and malt licenses for Merrimack
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College for Onstagers Performances on November 17, 18, and 19, as presented. Vote
approved 5-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to close a meeting of the
North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Request of NAPD for stop signs (tabled from November 1, 2016)
Included in the packets was a revised recommendation from the Police Department regarding the stops
sign request submitted at the last meeting. The police are no longer requesting the remaining stops signs
at this time. They will monitor the area for six months to conduct a traffic study.
Appointment to Board of Registrars (tabled from November 1, 2016)
Included in the packets was a letter from CJ Gangi, chair of the Republican Town Committee, with the
names of three candidates for the Board to choose from for the Board of Registrars.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Alexandra Mezzina to the Board of Registrars for a term ending June 30, 2017. Vote
approved 5-0.
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NEW BUSINESS
None
PUBLIC COMMENT
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw gave a summary of the early voting process for the recent election. The
Board thanked Ms. Bradshaw for all her hard work during the election.
Included in the packets were the following monthly reports:
Fire Department
Overdose Report
Police Department
Job posting/vacancy log-Human Resources
Capital Projects-Assistant Town Manager
Library
Senior Center
Report It
Building Department
Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, informed the Board that the contract for the DPW building has
been signed and work will start November 28, 2016.
Ask the manager
The Town Manager was asked about the status of the textile recycling. Although there are enough
household to begin, a question has arisen as to whether the company that will be providing the service
comply with prevailing wage.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45p.m.
Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
_______________________________
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of November 1, 2016
Personnel Policy
National grid petition-Middlesex Street
National grid petition-Johnson Street
Easements-Boston Street/Boston Hill Road
Appointment memorandum
Festival committee request
Town bylaw-chapter 170
Monthly reports
% of General Fund Budget
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
November 28, 2016
Date
Position
Department
Hiring
Status
Posted
Manager
11/17/16
Assistant Town
Accounting
Lyne Savage
Resumes being received and reviewed.
Accountant
Advertised in Sunday Eagle Tribune on 11/20
& 11/27/16 and posted on Monster.com for 30
days.
10/11/16
Part Time
Public Works
Tim Willett
Hired Michael Sifferlen effective 12/5/16.
Building
Steve Foster
Resumes received, interviews scheduled
Custodian
beginning on 11/10/16. Advertised in Eagle
Tribune and Monster, receiving resumes.
10/6/16
Social Programs
Youth &
Rick Gorman
Hired Michael Uttley effective 12/6/16.
Coordinator
Recreation
Resumes received, interviews to begin week
Services
of 11/7/16. Posted on Town website, to be
advertised in the Eagle Tribune on 10/9/16
and on Monster.com for 30 days.
6/7/16
Teen Librarian
Stevens
Kathleen
Ongoing interviews of candidates who applied
Memorial
Keenan
for other library positions but were not hired
Library
but are qualified for this position. Reviewing
resumes on file. Hired individual pending
satisfactory reference checks. Candidate
withdrew to accept employment elsewhere
with more hours and benefits. Four direct
applications received, 10 others who applied
for other positions asked if interested in this
position and three were added to the pool for
consideration. Reviewing resumes on file.
Candidate offered position declined due to
better offer from another employer.
Receiving resumes. Posted on town website
and, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium
site, NH Librarians site and Simmons
College.