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Home My WebLink About2006-08-28 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES AUGUST 28,2006 CALL TO ORDER: Thomas Licciardello called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Thomas Licciardello, Chairman;Rosemary Connelly Smedile, James Xenakis;Daniel P.Lanen;Mark J.T. Caggiano;Mark Rees, Town Manager. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to approve the Open Session Minutes of August 14,2006 as Amended. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Voter Registration for Primary Election The last day to register to vote in the state primary election is Wednesday, August 30, 2006. Donald Stewart Recognition There will be a reception at the Stevens Estate to honor former Selectman Donald Stewart for his many years of service on Friday, September 22,2006. Selectman Daniel Lanen said he wanted to clarify that he stands by his campaign promises and still believes in eliminating a specific town position even though the rest of the Board does not agree with him along with unnecessary conferences and bonuses. Selectman Lanen asked about the policy or protocol about flying the American Flag at half-mast. Selectman Lanen asked if the Town had any intention of calling for a Fire Chief since Fire Chief Dolan informed the town of his retirement. Selectmen Xenakis and Caggiano met with the Fire Chief and the Town Manager to discuss the process whether to hire within the department rather than through the Civil Service. Chief Dolan urged the town to start this process as soon as possible. Town Manager's Appointments The Town Manager recommended two appointments to the following boards and committees: Jennifer Kusek Planning Board three years Larry Fixler,RPh Board of Health three years Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the appointment of Jennifer Kusek to the Planning Board. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the appointment of Larry Fixler to the Board of Health. Vote approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS: Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw has requested the Board to sign the warrant for the upcoming state primary election. James Xenakis made a MOTION seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to sign the Warrant for the Primary Election. Vote approved 5-0. 9-11 Ceremony Board of Selectmen Minutes August 28, 2006 2 The Fire Department is requesting permission to hold a ceremony in front of Town Hall on September 11,2006,at 9:30 AM in honor of those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11,2001. They are also extending an invitation to the Board to attend. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to approve the request to hold the Ceremony on Monday, September 11, 2006 to commemorate the victims of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center five years ago on September 11,2001. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to move into Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to open the Public Hearing for North Andover Restaurant,Inc. d.b.a. Rolf s,Lesley Carlson,Manager,34 Main Street,North Andover,to alter the premises. Vote approved 5-0. Attorney Scott Masse representing Lesley Carlson Manager at Rolf s Restaurant requested a continuance of the Public Hearing until certain issues could be worked out. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve the request of a continuance of the Public Hearing until the Board's next scheduled meeting on September 18,2006. Vote approved 5-0. The Friends of the North Andover Senior Center asked for a waiver of a liquor license fee for their fundraiser being held at the Stevens Estate on September 19,2006,from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve waiving the liquor license fee for the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center on September 19. 2006. Vote approved 5-0. Cynthia Rostaic, Stevens Estate,723 Osgood Street,requests the following one-day licenses: 1. Nancy St. Pierre Wedding, Sat. 9/2/06,from 11:00 AM-5:00 PM,full liquor bar 2. Beth Foley Family Barbeque, Sat. 9/9/06,from 1:00 PM—6:00 PM,beer and wine license 3. Amy Galdi Wedding, Sun. 9/10/06,from 3:30 PM—9:30 PM,full liquor bar 4. Jessica Lee Family Party, Sat. 9/16/06,from 2:00 PM—7:00 PM,full liquor bar 5. Ryan Perry Wedding, Sun. 9/17/06,from 4:00 PM— 10:00 PM,full liquor bar 6. Friends of North Andover Senior Center,Tues. 9/19/06,from 6:30 PM—9:00 PM,full liquor bar 7. Dawn Tillman Family Party, Thurs. 9/21/06,from 4:00 PM—9:00 PM,full liquor bar 8. Melissa Digiacomo Wedding, Sat. 9/23/06,from 4:00 PM—10 :00 PM,full liquor bar 9. Kim Bruno Wedding, Sun. 9/24/06,from 3:30 PM—9:30 PM,full liquor bar 10. Dena Simons Wedding, Sat. 9/30/06,from 5:00 PM— 11:00 PM,full liquor bar Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen,to approve the liquor license request from the Stevens Estate. Vote approved 5-0. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to move out of Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: Data Communication Network Report David Knox of JFX Associates made a presentation to the board regarding a new network system for the Town linking all town buildings together. The system would be installed in two phases and reach nine town buildings and eight schools. The project would save the town money because it pays$70,000 per year to provide network services through other carriers. The network will mostly consist of fiber-option lines,which,carry digital information over long distances and is guaranteed for up to 20 years. The first phase,which can be completed in approximately six months,will cost between$200,000 and$250,000. Most of that money would come from$250,000 that Comcast gave the town to replace a system it used to provide Board of Selectmen Minutes August 28, 2006 3 service between school and town buildings. The second phase would cost between$250,000 and$350,000. That money would have to be approved at Town Meeting as a capital improvement. Selectmen gave unanimous approval for starting the Metropolitan Area Network Project. NEW BUSINESS: Suburban Coalition Liaison North Andover has been a member of the Suburban Coalition for a number of years. The Suburban Coalition is a group of like interested communities that have banded together to advocate with the state for causes that benefit its member communities,primarily in the area of education aid. They are requesting that the Board appoint a liaison to work with the Coalition. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to appoint Selectman Rosemary Smedile as liaison to the Suburban Coalition. Vote approved 5-0. Memorial Marker for Old Burying Ground Cemetery Descendents of the John and Susanna Johnson family, one of the original families that founded what was then called Andover,is requesting permission to erect a memorial marker to the family in the 1660 Old Burial Ground. The Historical Commission recommended its approval. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the request of the Johnson family to erect a memorial marker in the 1660 Old Burial Ground. Vote approved 5-0. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: The Town Manager and Chairman Thomas Licciardello met with school officials last week to discuss a consolidation of selective clerical positions towards saving money and better efficiency. Interim Superintendent of Schools Dr.Daniel O'Connor is looking into hiring a consultant to evaluate positions in the School Administration office. The Finance Committee met on August 24,2006,and elected officers and assignment to committees. The following members were elected to hold office for one year: ➢ Chair: Mike Batsimm ➢ Vice Chair: Melinda Coppa ➢ Secretary: Eva Hamori ➢ Budget Communication Committee: Steve Dawe and Melinda Coppa The Town Manager announced that former Selectman William A. Finneran,who was a Selectman from 1954 to 1972,passed away on August 20,2006. The Town Manager announced that the Dedication for the Vietnam Memorial would be held on Saturday, September 23rd,2006,at the field next to the North Andover High School at 10:00 AM. This ceremony will commemorate the six North Andover men who died in the war. There will be a formal ceremony including speech by the Department of Veterans Services Secretary and Medal of Honor recipient Thomas Kelley, and a flyover by helicopters or jets. ADJOURNMENT: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano,to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary James M.Xenakis, Clerk of the Board