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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-11-13 Board of Selectmen Minutes Board of Selectmen Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 1995 CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John Leeman, Chairman,Kenneth Crouch;Kevin Foley; John Savastano;Donald Stewart;Kevin Mahoney,Director of Finance&Administration, Interim Town Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 30, 1995 -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to approve the minutes of October 30, 1995;vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS &ANNOUNCEMENTS: Procedure to Issue Keno Licenses-The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission has notified the Town of a new procedure for the issuance of Keno Licenses. John Savastano requested that this be placed on a future agenda to discuss having the Local Licensing Commission having some authority, as to the locations of Keno establishments. Recognition of Award to Kathleen Gorman,Director of Elder Services-Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to send a letter of congratulations to Kathleen Gorman,Director of Elder Services, commending her receipt of the Mass Home Care 1995 Outstanding Board Member and commending her accomplishments in North Andover;vote approved 5-0. PERMISSION TO SELL CHRISTMAS TREES & OTHER RELATED ITEMS-BERNARD SAGE, 550 TURNPIKE STREET: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to grant permission to Bernard Sage to sell Christmas Trees and other related items at 550 Turnpike Street between November 23, 1995, and December 25, 1995,from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM provided that Mr. Sage has the appropriate lighting and markings for parking spaces;vote approved 3-2 (John Savastano and Kenneth Crouch opposed). PERMISSION TO HOLD THE SANTA PARADE ON TOWN ROADS: John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to grant permission to the Santa Parade Committee to hold the Santa Parade on Saturday,November 25, 1995;vote approved 5-0. RESIGNATION OF WALTER GANGL FROM CONSERVATION COMMISSION AND THE JOSEPH N. HERMANN YOUTH CENTER COMMITTEE: John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to accept the resignation of Walter Gangl from the Conservation Commission and the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Committee and request that a thank you letter be sent to Mr. Gangl for his participation on these committees;vote approved 5-0. 350th Committee Update-Bill McEvoy updated the Board on the 350th Celebration. He presented the schedule of events which begin in January, 1996, and will end sometime in the Fall of the same year. Betty Beland of the committee requested that the Board consider funding some of the activities. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,for the Board of Selectmen to move into licensing;vote approved 5-0. Request From Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, 435 Andover Street-Change Name Of The Manager- John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to approve the change of the name of the manager at Bertucci's Restaurant Corporation, 435 Andover Street,from Christopher Harrington to Paul Casey;vote approved 5-0. Request for a Common Victualler's Wine&Malt Beverages License-Fuddruckers, Inc., 550 Turnpike Street- Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to grant a Common Victualler's Wine&Malt Beverages License to Fuddruckers, Inc., 550 Turnpike Street, Gina Grieshhaber,Manager,provided that all municipal department concerns are met, and contingent upon the check list completed, and review of the amended plans be approved by the Building Inspector;vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 2. Request for Permission to Change Location-Butcher Boy Meat Market, Inc.,to a New Building at 1077 Osgood Street-Package Store All Alcoholic License-John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to grant permission to Thomas Yameen to change the location of the Butcher Boy Meat Market on the Package Store All Alcoholic License at 1077 Osgood Street;vote approved 5-0. (The new building is located at the same site.) Request for a Common Victualler's License-Mark Smith-Lobster Claw Seafoods Of North Andover, Inc., 1077 Osgood Street-John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to grant a Common Victualler's License to Mark Smith,Lobster Claw Seafoods of North Andover, Inc., 1077 Osgood Street;vote approved 5-0. Request for a Common Victualler's License-Andrea Gabriello,Manager,Perfecto's of North Andover, Inc., d/b/a Perfecto's Caffe, 1077 Osgood Street-Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to grant a Common Victualler's License to Andrea Gabriello,Manager,Perfecto's Caffe 1077 Osgood Street, contingent upon meeting with the Fire Department for a final inspection;vote approved 5-0. John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to move back into regular session;vote approved 5- 0. RECOMMENDATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE-SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS: The Sewer Betterment Assessment policy subcommittee have recommended the following: Unit method to assess impacted properties. 20%Of the project cost will be assessed to the property owners and 80%of the project cost will be absorbed in the sewer rate. The tie in fee will be waived if the property owner ties into the sewer system within 18 months of the project being complete. RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUBCOMMITTEE-APPOINTMENT OF LABOR COUNSEL AND TOWN COUNSEL: Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to reappoint Kopelman&Paige for three years as Town Counsel and to appoint Kopelman&Paige for three years as Labor Counsel;vote approved 5- 0. RECOMMENDATIONS OF SUBCOMMITTEE-APPOINTMENT OF AUDITING SERVICES: The subcommittee to review the Auditing Services provided to the Town have two finalists for the position,both of which are the two lowest bidders. The two finalists are: Tucci&Roselli and Melanson&Greenwood. John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to have the subcommittee recommend an appointment to the position of Auditing Service for the Town and then have the Board ratify this appointment;vote approved 5-0. RECOMMENDATION OF SUBCOMMITTEE-EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM-TOWN MANAGER SEARCH: John Savastano made a MOTION to have the subcommittee continue to evaluate the responses to the Request for Proposals and have the subcommittee bring forward a final recommendation to appoint an Executive Search Firm to assist with the Town Manager Search; motion failed to be seconded. Donald Stewart made a MOTION to readvertise the position and to have the Board of Selectmen select a Town Manager themselves; motion failed to be seconded. John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to have the two lowest bidders brought before the full Board for interviews;vote approved 4-1 (Kevin Foley opposed). This meeting will be scheduled for November 20, 1995. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 13, 1995 Page 3. POLICE DEPARTMENT-WORK POLICY FOR REMOVAL OF RESERVE OFFICERS: Town Counsel reviewed the proposed policy and suggested some changes which have been incorporated into the policy. John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to ratify the amended Work Policy for the Removal of Reserve Officers;vote approved 5-0. FY 97 BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT: The Strategic Planning Committee has suggested that the town's budget process incorporate a Budget Policy Statement which defines objectives, service standards, and articulates the minimum standards of service in each area of government. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to support this policy;vote approved 5-0. FIRE DEPARTMENT-ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT AWARDS: S.A.F.E. Grant Award-John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to accept a grant awarded to the Fire Department in the amount of $ 10,000 from the Executive Office of Public Safety for a S.A.F.E. Grant;vote approved 5-0. M.E.M.A. Grant Award for the Local Emergency Planning Committee-John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to accept a grant awarded to the Fire Department for the Local Emergency Planning Committee in the amount of$4,830;vote approved 5-0. DISCUSSION REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF SIGN BYLAW: Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to set a goal of six months to one year to notify offenders that they are in violation of the bylaw. This notification shall give the violators six months to come into compliance with the Bylaw;vote approved 5-0. Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,that the Town Manager ensure that the Permits Manager and the streamlining operation is functioning properly;vote approved 5-0. Complaint-Angus Realty Trust/Butcher Boy Site- Signs for Plaza-Thomas Yameen discussed with the Board his request which was denied by the Planning Board to be able to use fiberglass lettering for signs at the new mall site. A Planning Board condition required that the sign be made of wood. Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to encourage the Planning Board to grant the modification requested by Butcher Boy to use the fiberglass lettering(fiberglass lettering to look the same as the wooden lettering);vote approved 5-0. FY 97-ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS: The Town Manager presented the additional appropriations which were approved by the Special Town Meeting. No action was taken by the Board. COMMITTEE TO REVIEW FRINGE BENEFITS: John Leeman has suggested that a committee be established to review the costs of fringe benefits awarded to employees of the Town. Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to approve the formation of a committee to review fringe benefits;vote approved 5-0. The Town Manager requested suggestions of individuals to be appointed to this committee. ADJOURNMENT: John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to adjourn this meeting at 10:00 PM;vote approved 5-0. Melissa Powers, Admin. Secretary Kevin Foley, Clerk