HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-02-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FEBRUARY 22, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Keith Mitchell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Keith A. Mitchell, Chairman;
William B. Duffy, Jr.; John R. Leeman, Jr.; Donald B. Stewart; David M. Torrisi.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Massachusetts Electric Company—Plan 53/412— Sutton Hill Road—Place one pole and one anchor. A
representative from the Electric Company was not present at 6:30 p.m.
David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to set aside this action until the March 8,
1999 Board of Selectmen's meeting.
A representative from the Electric Company arrived later and the issue was reopened.
David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the placement of one pole and
one anchor according to Plan 53/412 on Sutton Hill Road; vote approved 5 — 0.
LICENSING:
David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy,to move into Licensing; vote approved 5 —
0.
Keith Mitchell made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to approve the following one-day all
alcohol licenses:
1. Nicholas J. Chapman, Secretary, Merrimack Valley Estate Planning Council, requests
two licenses to be held at Cascia Hall, Merrimack College, 315 Turnpike Street for
March 8, 1999 and May 10, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.;
2. Evy Gillette, Manager, Stevens Estate @ Osgood Hill, 723 Osgood Street requests a
license for Schneider Automation Conference/Dinner on
March 11, 1999 from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
vote approved 5 — 0.
Keith Mitchell made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy,to move out of Licensing; vote approved 5
—0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Donation Acceptance - $3,000 donation from Trustees of the Nathaniel and Elizabeth P. Stevens
Foundation to the Old Center Traffic Study Committee.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy,to accept the donation and to send a thank
you letter; vote approved 5 — 0.
Recognition of David M. Torrisi. The Town Manager presented a plaque and a caricature to David
Torrisi in recognition of his service as a Selectman for the past three years to the Town of North Andover.
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Recognition of Michael Howard and Kathleen Colwell. The Town Manager recognized Mike Howard,
Conservation Administrator, and Kathleen Colwell, Town Planner, for their service to the Town. Both
are leaving in order to pursue other opportunities.
Recognition of John Lam. The Town Manager recognized John Lyons for his service to the Town on
the School Committee. Mr. Lyons has decided not to pursue another term.
ADJOURNMENT:
David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to adjourn the meeting at
8:20 p.m.; vote approved 5 — 0.
Keith Mitchell
Chairman, Board of Selectmen John R. Leeman, Jr., Clerk of the Board