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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-05-30 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 30, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: John Savastano, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John Savastano, Chairman; Kenneth C. Crouch; Kevin Foley; John Leeman; Donald Stewart; James P. Gordon, Town Manager; Kevin Mahoney, Director of Finance & Administration. COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Osgood Hill Preservation Group Award - The Town Manager discussed the Communications and Announcements. The Massachusetts Historical Commission has recognized the Osgood Hill Preservation Group for their efforts to preserve the Osgood Hill estate. The Osgood Hill Preservation Group will be awarded a 1995 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award on June 21, 1995. The North Parish Church Of North Andover thanked the Town for their assistance and support during the recording of the Parish' s music. Continental Cablevision has notified the Town that they will be charging delinquent accounts a late fee. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Public Hearing - Fuel Storage License - Tim Campbell, Eagle East Aviation, Inc. - Request to Increase Capacity of License - Tim Campbell of Eagle East Aviation has requested permission to increase the capacity of his Fuel Storage License, as well as add another fuel storage tank to the Lawrence Municipal Airport. This second tank will contain jet fuel. The Fire Chief has recommended that the license be increased to 20, 000 gallons. John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, to increase the capacity of the Fuel Storage License issued to Tim Campbell, Eagle East Aviation to 20, 000 gallons; vote approved 5-0. John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, for the Board of Selectmen to move back into regular session; vote approved 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING - NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY - PETITION #812 - SALEM STREET - 4' x 4' CONCRETE PAD - The abutter to this petition has expressed opposition to this petition and objects to the pad being placed next to the pole. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to continue this hearing for two weeks and request that the following information be provided to the Board: Review the prior permit which allows the previous petition (Petition that allowed Pole #98) and further requested that the Police Department provide the Board with the report from the Safety Officer which indicated his recommendations on this petition and the previous petition; vote approved 5-0. APPOINTMENTS: Zoning Board of Appeals - Ellen McIntyre - Associate Member - Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to appoint Ellen McIntyre to the Zoning Board of Appeals, as an Associate Member, for a term to expire June 30, 1998; vote approved 5-0. Traffic Advisory Council - James D'Angelo - Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to appoint James D'Angelo to the Traffic Advisory Council; vote approved 5-0. Minutes May 30, 1995 Page 2. CONSENT ITEMS - Annual Stars and Stripes Fourth of July Road Race - Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to approve the request from Dave McGillvray to conduct the Annual UniFirst Stars and Stripes Fourth of July Road Race on July 4, 1995; vote approved 5-0. Trinitarian Congregational Church - Close Off Church and Cross Streets - Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to authorize the Trinitarian Congregational Church to close off Church and Cross Streets on June 3, 1995, for a "Main Street Fair"; vote approved 5-0. Atkinson School - Use of Old Center Common for Class Picnic - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to grant permission to the Atkinson School to use the Old Center Common on June 9, 1995 (rain date of June 14, 1995) from 11:30 AM to 2: 00 PM for a Class Picnic; vote approved 5-0. Friends of Stevens Memorial Library - Close Off Middlesex/Davis Street - John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, to authorize the closing of Middlesex/Davis Street from 10: 00 AM to 2: 00 PM on June 10, 1995, for a Book Fair; vote approved 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Policy of the Hanging of Banners - Chief Dolan requested that the Board of Selectmen set a policy on the hanging of banners. Chief Dolan is concerned as to the safety of hanging banners across a street. William Cyr - Plaque at Cyr Recycling - Mr. Cyr expressed his upset that a plaque dedicating the Cyr Recycling Area to himself has not yet been placed at the recycling area. George Perna, Director, Division of Public Works, stated that the rock that was to be used is not flat enough, and he is trying to locate a more feasible way to place the plaque. The quote to place the plaque was approximately $450. 00, and Public Works does not have the money within their budget. John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, to refer this issue to the Town Manager for action; vote approved 5-0. William Cyr - Mail Box - Mr. Cyr discussed with the Board that his mail box was knocked down by a plow and was not replaced again until he contacted the Town Manager' s Office. Mr. Perna explained that the post for the box needed to be specially ordered and then welded, and inadvertently is was then misplaced. The mail box was replaced this day. GRANT APPLICATION - RAIL TRAIL PROJECT: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to endorse a letter of support for this project; vote approved 4-0-1 (Kenneth Crouch abstained) . APPROVAL OF FIRE SAFETY TRAILER - INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS: Town Counsel has drafted an intermunicipal agreement for the Fire Department to utilize when allowing another municipality to use the Fire Safety Trailer. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement, as presented, and to authorize the Town Manager to execute the Intermunicipal Agreements on behalf of the Town; vote approved 5- 0. STEVENS POND 1995 PROGRAM: George Perna, Director, Division of Public Works, presented his suggested 1995 Stevens Pond Program including the recommended rates and dates to be open. Minutes May 30, 1995 Page 3. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to adopt the policy as presented; vote approved 5-0. On rain dates, the pond employees will be working at the Public Works Department. The Town Manager recommended issuing free passes to municipal employees but no free passes will be issued. SHEEP SHEARING COMMITTEE: The Sheep Shearing Committee will continue to have the Sheep Shearing Festival each year. Ellen McIntyre is on this committee and the festival will now be run by the Town. POLICE ASSOCIATION NEGOTIATIONS - RATIFICATION OF AGREEMENT: Kenneth Crouch presented the Board of Selectmen with a working agreement for the ratification of the Police Association' s contract for fiscal years 1992 through 1995. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, to ratify the agreement; vote approved 5-0. Kenneth Crouch discussed that Town Counsel will be requested to review this agreement and to also rule as to whether the agreement should be part of the contract, an attachment, or an addendum since the contract will be short-term. (This contract will expire June 30, 1995. ) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES - ACCEPTANCE OF DONATED FAX MACHINE: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, to accept a donated used fax machine on behalf of the Community Development & Services Division; vote approved 5-0. The value of the machine is unknown being that it is used. TOWN MANAGER SEARCH: Ken Mahony updated the Board of the process of the Town Manager search. He has been in contact with nine individuals who may be interested in the job. All the contacts have a Masters Degree and Town Meeting experience. Most applicants would be available in 30 to 60 days, and one would be available in September. Mr. Mahony has developed a questionnaire for candidates to answer and would like more input from the Board, as to what questions they would like answered. Kevin Foley stated that he believes the Town should advertise the position immediately. The Town Manager recommended that the Board review the resumes during their next Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT: Being no further business, the Board adjourned this meeting at 9:45 PM. Melissa Powers, Admin. Secretary John R. Leeman, Jr. , Clerk