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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-05-14 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 14, 2001 CALL TO ORDER: James Xenakis called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM in the Hall of Flags Room, North Andover High School. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: James M. Xenakis, Chairman; Rosemary Smedile; Donald B. Stewart;William Duffy; Mark Rees, Town Manager. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT Chairman James Xenakis stated the next Board of Selectmen meeting is still to be determined, as the Board doesn't know how long the Annual Town Meeting will run. James Xenakis wanted to remind the Board that a majority of the Board would have to support the Mesiti settlement or it could jeopardize the individuals being named in the lawsuit. This is just for clarification. Formal Statements from the Board of Selectmen. Rosemary Smedile stated for the record that anytime there is a formal statement or formal presentation,the Board should look at it before the chairman presents it. James Xenakis stated he agreed but one of the differences that James Xenakis had with Rosemary Smedile is that James Xenakis stated he would be giving a presentation this evening at The Annual Town Meeting on Mesiti Development and the MOU with the School Committee and the Finance Committee. James Xenakis stated that the Board has already given a position on these subjects and when Chairman Xenakis gets up to speak, it is reflective of the votes the Board has already taken. In order to be effective as chairman, he cannot be micromanaged and pigeon holed, into running all comments by the Board and making sure that no one takes offense to any word in the statement. Rosemary Smedile reiterated she meant a formal statement or formal presentation, anything said in just answering a question is different, but a formal statement or formal presentation Rosemary Smedile is of the opinion the Board should take a look at it before it is presented. James Xenakis respectfully disagreed, in the past when the chairman has had to give a presentation like Mesiti or the MOU, James Xenakis will tell the Board ahead of time what he plans to say but it will be reflective of how the Board has voted. James Xenakis does not feel it is a time efficient manner to conduct the business of the Board. Donald Stewart stated as long as it was something voted in the past and not new business. William Duffy stated we should have a common sense approach. If something has been prepared in writing, it would make sense to let the Board look it over. Mr. Duffy did state the Board should give the chairman some discretion, some freedom of action, but on the other hand,the extent you can keep your colleagues informed would be helpful. LICENSING Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy,to move into Licensing; vote approved 4— 0. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to approve a One-Day liquor license for Evy Gillette, Osgood Hill Conference Center, 723 Osgood Street, for the following wedding reception; vote approved 4— 0. Wedding Reception/Gregorio May 19, 2001 2 p.m.-7 p.m. All Alcohol Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to move out of licensing; vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes May 14, 2001 Page 2 CONSENT ITEMS William Duffy made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to approve the request from Reverend Timothy Cogan of Brooks School,to use the Old Town Center on Friday, May 25, 2001, from 11:00 AM— 1 PM for a picnic lunch and to take a picture at the Phillips Brooks statue; vote approved 4— 0. OLD BUSINESS Preparation for Annual Town Meeting. The following (5) articles,the motions are different from the articles. The motions will be made from the floor. Article 3. Fiscal Year 2001 Budget Transfers. The Town was anticipating supplementary lottery aid for Fiscal Year `02; however,the State gave the Town the money in Fiscal Year 01. The Town Manager is recommending the $125,000. in supplementary lottery aid be used to reduce the current year snow and ice deficit. That will have the effect of reducing the amount of money the Town has to carry in next years budget for the snow and ice deficit, which will then free up the money for next year. Article 6. General Fund Appropriation Fiscal Year 2002,the motion will reflect the agreement of the School Committee,the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen. That will be presented by the Finance Committee making a power point presentation,then the Town Manager giving a power point presentation on the MOU and the components of the Memorandum or Understanding and the Chairman of the School Committee will make a few comments in support and the chairman of the Board of Selectmen will also say a few words in support of the MOU. Article 15. Mesiti Settlement. This was drafted by Town Counsel and will be presented by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen. Article 30. Adopt Section 8.10—Lot/Slope Requirements. Planning Board has made some adjustments and the changes have been included in the handouts. Article 40. Acquisition of Land-Hawk Ridge Subdivision(Carter Hill) This motion is to acquire Carter Hill property using the Community Preservation Fund. This article has been reviewed by both Town Counsel and by Bond Counsel, since borrowing is required. At the end off the meeting Town Manager Mark Rees distributed a memorandum from Paul Stewart, member of the Finance Committee, regarding Articles 22 and 23 —Town Trash Service Requests. NEW BUSINESS Election of Clerk. In the absence of one member of the Board of Selectmen, James Xenakis thought it was appropriate to appoint an acting Clerk of the Board of Selectmen. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Duffy,to appoint Rosemary Smedile as Acting Clerk of the Board of Selectmen; vote approved 4— 0. ADJOURNMENT: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 PM; vote approved 4— 0. Kathleen O'Neill Administrative Secretary Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board