HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-03-31 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES March 31, 2003
CALL TO ORDER: Rosemary Smedile called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Steven's Memorial Library.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile, Chairman; James Xenakis; Donald B. Stewart;
Mark J.T. Caggiano; Wendy Wakeman; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
OPEN FORUM —PUBLIC MEETING
The Town Manager, Mark Rees gave a presentation regarding his recommended fiscal year 2004 operating
budget. The meeting was then open for discussion, questions and comments to the public.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Debbie Boda, employee of the North Andover 99 Restaurant, requested permission to hold a "Support the
Troops" rally on Saturday, April 5, 2003, from 10:00 AM— 1:00 PM in front of Town Hall. They would also provide
a drop-off box for the public to donate items for our troops.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request to hold a "Support the
Troops" rally and to coordinate this with Veterans Agent Ed Mitchell. Vote approved 5-0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis to move into Executive Session to discuss
Pending Litigation with Rocket Entertainment. The Board would not return to Open Session.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session. Vote: Wendy
Wakeman yes; Donald Stewart yes; Mark Caggiano yes; James Xenakis yes; Rosemary Smedile yes.
ADJOURNMENT:
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move out of the Public Forum. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board