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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-03-27 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 27, 2006 CALL TO ORDER: Rosemary Connelly Smedile called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Chairman; James Xenakis; Donald B. Stewart; Thomas Licciardello; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager. Note: Mark Caggiano was absent. EXECUTIVE SESSION: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to discuss negotiations with union employees, negotiations with non-union employees, and pending litigation. Vote approved 4-0. The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session. Donald Stewart yes; James Xenakis yes; Thomas Licciardello, yes, and Rosemary Smedile yes. Vote approved 4-0. Note: Mark Caggiano arrived at 6:40 PM. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Thomas Licciardello, to approve the following minutes: Executive Session Minutes, February 27, 2006, as written; Executive Session Minutes, March 6, 2006, as written; Executive Session Minutes, March 8, 2006, as written; Executive Session Minutes, March 13, 2006, as written; and Open Session Minutes, March 13, 2006, as written. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT: New Business Recognition A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Appleseed's, Eaglewood Shops, 129 Turnpike Street, for locating their business in North Andover. Certificate of Accomplishment A Certificate of Accomplishment was presented to Jamie Hagerman, a member of the US Women's Hockey Team for winning the Bronze Medal at this year's Winter Olympics. Certificate of Appreciation A Certificate of Appreciation was presented to Stephen Long for 30 years of dedicated service as a Firefighter for the Town of North Andover. Comments from the Board Selectman James Xenakis asked for an update on the Underground project at the Old Center regarding traffic and funding impact for local businesses. Selectman James Xenakis asked to have another Board of Selectmen meeting as soon as possible after the Town Election regarding important budget issues. Comments from the Public Ted Tripp, 262 Boston Street, asked about when Osgood Street would be resurfaced. Thomas Dawley, 95 Hickory Hill Road, had questions on the budget and what decisions the Board has made at this time. Joseph Cinseruli, 178 Grandville Lane, said that he was disappointed in the way that the Town has failed to come to solutions for the budget. He wanted the Selectmen to have more communication with the School Committee and Finance Committee. He stressed that the Town has failed the senior citizens and children of our community. Selectmen said that they are working very diligently with the School Committee and Finance Committee to find answers and solutions to the budget problems and would try and make the best possible decisions for the town without raising taxes. Al Movsesian, 369 Great Pond Road, said that he had some refreshing news and wanted the Board to vote favorable for his warrant article on "Senior Citizen Recognition Day". NEW BUSINESS: Review of Town Meeting Date As requested at a previous meeting to postpone the Annual Town Meeting and look at alternative dates, Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw gave a list of possible dates for holding the Town Meeting at the High School and the General Bylaws in accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 9, permits the Board of Selectmen to postpone by vote, an Annual Town Meeting. No Action was taken at this time. Signing of Town Meeting Warrant The Town Manager and the Chair of the Board gave their recommendations on the order of the Warrant Articles. The Board agreed to these recommendations. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Thomas Licciardello, to approve the order of Warrant Articles as recommended. Vote approved 5-0. Certificate for Borrowing The Board was asked to sign a Certificate for borrowings the town made for upgrading non-accepted roads to the standards necessary to make them public ways. The Board signed the Certificate. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Selectman Licciardello has requested that the Selectmen's meeting date be changed from April 10 to April 11. Due to a previously scheduled liquor license hearing, there may be a potential problem, but will work with the Town Clerk's office to see if there is an alternative. The Board has been invited to the following events: • Senator John F. Kerry is hosting his first Massachusetts Procurement and Business Exposition at Sal's Riverwalk in Lawrence, MA on May 22, 2006 • Lawrence General Hospital invitation to their new Emergency Center Ceremonies on Tuesday, May 2, 2006 at 11:00 AM • Suburban Coalition Annual Legislative Breakfast at the State House on Monday, April 10, 2006 at 9:00 AM • NASA Annual Awards Night at the Evenfall Restaurant, Bradford, April 9, 2006, 4:00—8:00 PM • Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Family Support Center Kick-Off Breakfast at the Wyndam Andover, April 7, 2006 at 7:30 AM ADJOURNMENT: Thomas Licciardello made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 PM. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board