HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-04-11 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES AUGUST 11,2003
CALL TO ORDER: Wendy D. Wakeman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Steven's Memorial Library.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Wendy Wakeman, Chairman;Rosemary Smedile; James Xenakis;Donald
B. Stewart;Mark J.T. Caggiano;Mark Rees, Town Manager;Ray Santilli,Assistant Town Manager,Thomas Urbelis,Town
Counsel;and Kenneth Kimmell, Special Counsel;and Fire Chief William Dolan.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to move into Executive
Session to discuss Collective bargaining with Fire Department,Pending Litigation with GLSD, Conservation Commission
request for Legal Services,Release of Executive Session Minutes with Rocket Entertainment
(9/23/02,1/4/02,1/13/03,2/10/03,2/24/03,3/31/03,6/03/03,6/16/03,6/30/03),and contract negotiations with non-union
personnel. Vote approved 5-0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted unanimously to move into Executive Session. Vote
approved 5-0.
RELEASE OF EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to release the executive session minutes of(9/23/02,
11/4/02, 1/13/03,2/10/03,2/24/03,3/31/03,6/3/03,6/16/03,6/30/03)relating to Rocket Entertainment to the public. Vote
approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve the open minutes of June 30,2003, July 28,
2003,and July 29, 2003. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the re-nomination of William McEvoy to the
Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Board. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile announced that the Lions Club was sponsoring the Bentley Brothers Circus on August 12& 13,2003,two
shows nightly at 5:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Mark Caggiano congratulated Officer Cronin of the North Andover Police Department for the excellent work on
investigating and apprehending the person enticing minors on the Internet.
A few residents expressed their concerns regarding the recent developments in negotiations between the Town and the
Thomson family relating to the Trash Transfer Station verses the Adult Entertainment Club.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to move into licensing. Vote approved 5-0.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve the following one-day licenses. Vote approved
5-0.
Julia Stitson,The Stevens Estate,723 Osgood Street.
A. Rebecca Talbot Wedding Reception, Sept. 6,2003, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM,Beer&Wine Only.
B. Lynell Smillie Wedding Reception, Sept. 13,2003, 5:00 PM-11:00 PM,Full Bar License.
C. Meredith Enright Wedding Reception, Sept. 20, 2003, 5:00 PM-10:00 PM,Full Bar License.
D. Michelle Merritt Wedding Reception, Sept. 27,2003,3:15 PM-8:15 PM,Full Bar License.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to move out of licensing. Vote approved 5-0.
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CONSENT ITEMS:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the request of Cindy Williams of 207 Bear Hill
Road,to block off part of Bear Hill Road from 207,210 and 217,from 2:00 PM till Dusk for Block Party on Sat. Sept. 13,
2003.
OLD BUSINESS:
Adult Entertainment Rules and Regulations.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,as the Board of Selectmen and the Licensing
Commissioners of North Andover,to accept the August 6,2003,Rules and Regulations for Sexually oriented businesses
required to be licensed pursuant to M.G.L Chapter 140, Section 183A. Vote approved 5-0.
Mark Caggiano asked whether these particular regulations would pertain to a facility that would not have a liquor license.
Tom Urbelis Town Counsel said these rules and regulations could be amended at any time to pertain for a club that might
open for 18—21 year olds without a liquor license.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to pursue extending these regulations to establishments
that do not serve liquor and work with Town Counsel and Special Counsel to prepare those as soon as possible. Vote
approved 5-0.
Downtown Development Initiative.
Heidi Griffin, Community Development Director,asked the Board's approval of a letter to be sent to merchants in the
downtown area regarding improvements in the downtown area. Ms. Griffin gave an overview of the design guidelines,
architectural renderings and improvements of the downtown area. Many of the changes suggested by the consultant will
require amending the Town of North Andover's Zoning Bylaw to allow these types of changes. Also the Town is waiting to
see if the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development will have funding available for grant funds to
implement some of the infrastructure ideas.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve sending a letter to downtown merchants for
downtown improvements. Vote 5-0.
Town Commons Improvements Update.
Heidi Griffin Community Development Director,Bill Hmurciak Director of Public Works,and Ray Santilli Assistant Town
Manager, gave an updated report on the underground utilities,roadway construction,project description,funding sources,
work accomplished to date,and dates for future work to be completed on the Old Center and Town Commons.
Note: There was a five-minute recess.
NEW BUSINESS:
Division/Department Objectives Report(FY03 &FY04).
The Town Manager gave a presentation on the division/department objectives for FY03 and FY04. The first part of the
presentation focused on the status of the FY03 objectives. The second part focused on proposed objectives for FY04,and the
third part focused on the development of the objectives of the Town Manager. The presentation summarized the major
accomplishments finished in FY03, ongoing multi-year projects, and additional projects that came up during the year. FY04
objectives were presented in a draft stage for each of the division/departments.
The Town Manager suggested that the Board of Selectmen consider conducting a workshop session perhaps on a Saturday
morning to discuss in more detail the proposed FY04 division/department objectives including additions, deletions and
modifications and define objectives that the Board would like the Town Manager,to achieve during FY04. Chairman
Wakeman will meet with the Town Manager to set a date for the workshop.
Selectman Smedile congratulated the Town Manager and the staff for working together to achieve all of the
accomplishments. Chairman Wakeman echoed Smedile and commended Mark Rees for his outstanding performance at
managing and balancing the town budget within 3%-5%for the difficult fiscal year 2004.
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Calendar for Fall Special and Spring Annual Town Meetings.
Joyce Bradshaw Town Clerk prepared a calendar for the boards'review and approval for a fall Special Town Meeting and
the Annual Spring Town Meeting. The recommended date for the fall Special Town Meeting was Monday,November 17,
2003.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the date of Monday,November 17,2003 for
the fall Special Town Meeting. Vote approved 5-0.
The recommended proposed date for the Annual Town Meeting was Monday,May 10, 2003. The Town Clerk suggested
holding off on setting this date until a home rule petition changing town election dates was engrossed by the legislature.
The Town Manager requested the Board of Selectmen change the date of their meeting on Monday, September 22,2003
because of a conflict with his schedule. Mr.Rees suggested changing the date to Monday, September 15, 2003.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to change the date of the Board of Selectmen Meeting
from September 22,to September 15,2003. Vote approved 5-0.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Town has received letters of interest from the following residents to serve on the Board of Health. The Board's
subcommittee on appointments and the Town Manager will arrange interviews in the next week with the applicants: Lynette
D. Carpenter;Dawn M. Crescitelli,RN;Larry F. Fixler,RPh;Barbara Hedstrom,RN,MSN;Michael G. Souza;Thomas
Trowbridge,DDS,MD.
Police Chief Stanley is seeking approval to begin the process of filling two open patrol officers vacancies.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,authorizing the Police Chief to begin the process of filling
two open patrol officers vacancies. Vote approved 5-0.
Lt. John Carney, Operations Division Commander gave a report regarding Trash Truck Enforcement saying the amount of
trucks using North Andover roads has been significantly reduced since the start of enforcement. The Town Manager
displayed the placards used by those trash trucks that are exempt from the required routes.
The Board of Selectmen has been invited to tour the new high school currently under construction on Wednesday, August 13,
at 4:00 PM.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to move back into Executive Session,the Board would not
return to Open Session. Vote approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board