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Home My WebLink About1995-05-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 22, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: John P. Savastano, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 6: 00 PM. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John P. Savastano, Chairman; Kenneth C. Crouch; Kevin Foley; John Leeman; Donald Stewart; James P. Gordon, Town Manager; Kevin Mahoney, Director of Finance & Administration. TOWN MANAGER SEARCH - DISCUSSION: Kenneth Mahony met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the Town Manager Search. He will provide the Board of Selectmen the following information to help with the Town Manager search: 1. He will solicit input from individual Board members and will then provide a composite of an applicant. This will be available for the meeting of 5/30/95. 2. He will provide a date time of balance of process (a time frame) for the search. 3. He will provide a candidate questionnaire for the Board' s review and input. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, this meeting adjourned at approximately 6:30 PM. The Board met again this same evening at 7:30 PM. Clerk BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 22, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: John P. Savastano, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John P. Savastano, Chairman; Kenneth C. Crouch; Kevin Foley; John Leeman; Donald Stewart; James P. Gordon, Town Manager; Kevin Mahoney, Director of Finance & Administration. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: May 9, 1995 - Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, to approve the minutes of May 9, 1995; vote approved 5-0. May 8, 1995 - Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to approve the minutes of May 8, 1995; vote approved 5-0. May 2, 1995 - Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to approve the minutes of May 2, 1995; vote approved 5-0. May 1, 1995 - Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to approve the minutes of May 1, 1995; vote approved 5-0. March 27, 1995 - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, to approve the minutes of March 27, 1995; vote approved 5-0. April 3, 1995 - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, to approve the minutes of April 3, 1995; vote approved 5-0. April 10, 1995 - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, to approve the minutes of April 10, 1995; vote approved 5-0. April 13, 1995 - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, to approve the minutes of April 13, 1995; vote approved 5-0. April 24, 1995 - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, to approve the minutes of April 24, 1995; vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Town Manager discussed the communications and announcements with the Board; no votes were taken. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, for the Board of Selectmen to move into licensing; vote approved 5-0. Show Cause Hearing - Edward Cummings, Marilyn Motors, Inc. , d/b/a Marilyn Motors - 1615 Osgood Street - Class II - Attorney Peter Shaheen represented Mr. Cummings at this hearing, and he informed the Commission that some of the landscaping required cannot be done because of the ashphault. The Commission discussed with Mr. Cummings the past concern that there have been many more vehicles on site than allowed on the license (18 vehicles) . Mr. Cummings explained that the stockade fence separates vehicles for sale from vehicles that have been dropped off for maintenance work or owned by employees. Mr. Cummings also informed the Commission that he lives at the residence behind the facility. Board of Selectmen Minutes May 22, 1995 Page 2. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John P. Savastano, that this matter be closed and to take no further action against this license holder on this matter; vote approved 5-0. The Commission also stated that the Technical Review Committee can address, if he can park any more vehicles in the island area. Common Victualler' s License - Peter Andrews and PAA, Inc. , d/b/a Star Pizza - 15 First Street: Peter Andrews and PAA, Inc. , d/b/a Star Pizza have applied for a new Common Victualler' s License at 15 First Street. The previous license under the name of Star Pizza has been surrendered and their is still a lease at that site, which does not expire until 2002. John P. Savastano made a MOTION, to grant the license provided that nine parking spaces are identified (2 seats must equal 1 parking space) ; motion failed to be seconded and further discussion continued regarding the necessity for the applicant to identify available parking. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, to grant the Common Victualler' s license and request that the Building Inspector identify the number of parking spaces granted to the Rising Sun Cafe (11 First Street) and the residential apartments at the same site and whatever spaces are left to PAA, Inc. , d/b/a Star Pizza; vote approved 5-0. Class II License Request - F. Jack Kinsman, Kinsman Auto Sales, Corner of Park and Chickering Road - 6 Vehicles - The applicant has requested a Class II license for six vehicles. These vehicles will be kept to the left of the building, as you face the garage. John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano, to grant a Class II License to F. Jack Kinsman, Kinsman Auto Sales, Corner of Park and Chickering Road; vote approved 5-0. This license will allow no more than 25 vehicles on site and only 6 of those 25 vehicles may be for sale. John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, for the Licensing Commissioners to move back into regular session; vote approved 5-0. HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR CLASS REQUEST TO USE OLD CENTER COMMON FOR PICNIC: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to grant permission to the Senior Class of the North Andover High School to use the Old Center Common on Wednesday, May 31, 1995, from 12: 00 Noon to 6: 00 PM for a class picnic; vote approved 5-0. REVIEW OF DRAFT POLICIES & PROCEDURE MANUAL - EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: The Town Manager discussed with the Board the proposed handbook, which John Leeman has been working on with Anne Marie Tucciarone, Permits Manager. The Town Manager explained that this proposed manual must be put in its proper context, whereas the Town already has a Personnel Bylaw, as well as collective bargaining agreements, which address many issues outlined in the manual. He also expressed concern to items listed in the manual, which have already been addressed by the Board, such as Dress Requirements and Use of Town Owned Equipment and Vehicles. Board of Selectmen Minutes May 22, 1995 Page 3. It was agreed that this manual will be an Employee Handbook, will reflect any prior votes made by the Board of Selectmen pertaining to Town policies and procedures, and will be brought back before the Board for final adoption the first meeting in June. OTHER BUSINESS: Close Town Hall - July 3? - The Town Manager requested the Board' s opinion on closing Town Hall on July 3, the day before Independence Day (July 4, 1995) . The Board will let the Town Manager know at a later time. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Collective Bargaining Agreement - Firefighter Association - The Board of Selectmen were individually polled and voted unanimously to move into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing the proposed collective bargaining agreement of the Firefighter' s Association; vote approved 5-0. OPEN SESSION: Collective Bargaining Agreement - Firefighter Association - The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 (unanimoulsy) to ratify the contract changes, as presented by the Town Manager for the Firefighter Association Agreement from July 1, 1995 through June 30, 1998. Melissa Powers, Admin. Secretary