HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-02-14 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FEBRUARY 14, 2000
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.
(6:35 p.m.); John R. Leeman, Jr.; Donald B. Stewart; James M. Xenakis.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to move into
Executive Session to discuss the GLSD; vote approved 4— 0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Jamaes Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the Minutes of
January 24, 2000; vote approved 5 — 0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
School Committee Budget Presentation. Keith Mitchell said he received correspondence from Dr. Allen,
Superintendent of Schools, concerning meeting with the Board of Selectmen to present the FY 2001
budget. They are unable to attend on February 22 d but invited the Board of Selectmen to attend the
School Committee's meeting on February 29, 2000. Keith Mitchell said he would contact Chairman
Huster to arrange a time the School Committee can attend a Board of Selectmen's meeting.
Certificate of Appreciation. Keith Mitchell presented certificates of appreciation to John and Jeff Coco
for their participation in the Nation-Wide monitoring of the Y2K roll-over event.
John Pallone—Resignation as Commissioner on GLSD. Because of time constraints, John Pallone will
resign as North Andover's commissioner on the GLSD in June 2000.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to accept Mr. Pallone's resignation and to
send a thank you letter for his service and to post the opening; vote approved 5 — 0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to move into Licensing; vote approved 5 —
0.
Farewell Reception for the Town Manager. John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Keith
Mitchell,to approve the request of Evy Gillette, Manager, Stevens Estate @ Osgood Hill, for a Farewell
Reception for the Town Manager on Thursday, February 24, 2000 and to waive the fee; vote approved 4—
1 (Donald Stewart opposed).
Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the
request of Evy Gillette, Manager, Stevens Estate @ Osgood Hill, for a Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser on
Saturday. February 26, 2000;vote approved 5 — 0.
Keith Mitchell made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to move out of Licensing; vote approved 5
— 0.
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NEW BUSINESS:
Interim Town Manager Contract. Keith Mitchell said all members have been given a copy of the
contract for the Interim Town Manager, Terri Ackerman.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve and direct the Chairman to sign
the Interim Town Manager's contract;vote approved 4— 0— 1 (James Xenakis abstained because he did
not have an opportunity to read the contract).
Town Manager Search. The Board discussed the need for a consultant to assist in the search for a new
Town Manager. Keith Mitchell said the Board would have to approach the Finance Committee for
approval of a transfer in order to pay for a consultant.
Donald Stewart doesn't see a need for a consultant;William Duffy, James Xenakis and Keith Mitchell are
in favor of employing a consultant; John Leeman believes a search committee should be appointed first.
This agenda item will be discussed at the Board meeting on February 22, 2000.
Street Name Change— Clark Street to Commerce Way. John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by
Donald Stewart,to approve the name change provided the recommendations of both the DPW and Fire
Department are incorporated; vote approved 5 — 0.
Revised Open Space and Recreation Plan: Jack Mahon, of the Open Space Committee presented to the
Board the revised plan. He asked for the support of the Board and a letter be sent showing that support.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to send a letter of endorsement for the
revised open space and recreation plan; vote approved 5 — 0.
ADJOURNMENT: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to adjourn the meeting
at 7:15 p.m.; vote approved 5 — 0.
Ann M. Keating
Administrative Secretary James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board