HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-05-29 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MAY 29, 2007
CALL TO ORDER: Thomas Licciardello called the meeting to order at 7:10 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Thomas Licciardello, Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile,
Daniel P. Lanen; Mark J.T. Caggiano; Mark Rees, Town Manager.
Note: James Xenakis and Ray Santilli were absent.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session to discuss
Land Acquisition. Vote approved 4-0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session. Daniel P.
Lanen, yes; Mark Caggiano yes; Rosemary Smedile, yes, and Thomas Licciardello yes. Vote approved 4-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Thomson Elementary School Annual Fun Run
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the request to hold the Annual
Fun Run on Friday, June 1, 2007, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS:
Interim Fire Chief
The Town Manager recommended appointing Deputy Chief William Martineau to serve as Interim Fire Chief at a
starting salary of$95,000 per year, effective date of May 29, 2007.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to appoint William Martineau as Interim Fire
Chief. Vote approved 4-0.
Chief William Martineau took the oath of office and was sworn in by Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw requested that the Board sign the Warrant for the Ballot Election for June 19, 2007.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
40-R Overlay District— 1600 Osgood Street
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open the Public Hearing.
Vote approved 4-0.
Orit Goldstein, owner of 1600 Osgood Street, has signed a Development Agreement. The Board has decided to
hold a Public Hearing to provide input on the agreement before making a decision to sign the Development
Agreement.
Curt Bellavance Community Development Director did a Power Point Presentation explaining the benefits of
North Andover voting for the Warrant Articles 27, 28 and 29, relating to the 40-R Smart Growth Overlay District.
Residents
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to close the Public Hearing.
Vote approved 4-0.
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Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to accept the Developer's Agreement as
written between the Town of North Andover and 1600 Osgood Street, LLC and OSGOOD LANDING, LLC, as
Owner on May 29, 2007. Vote approved 3-1. Daniel Lanen opposed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Preparation for Annual Town Meeting
The Town Manager asked the Board to consider recommended the order of the remaining six Articles left on the
warrant.
The Board recommended taking the Articles in numerical order:
Article 27: Amend Zoning Bylaw-Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District Establishment
Article 28: Amend Zoning Map-Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District
Article 29: Accept Chapter 43D Section 11-Expedited Permitting Procedures
Article 31: Amend Zoning Bylaw: Industrial 2 District-Add new Subsection-Allowed uses
Article 35: Amend Zoning Bylaw-Wireless Facilities
Article 40: Acquisition of 75 Park Street (Greenery Project)
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to take NO ACTION on Article 40, Acquisition of 75
Park Street (Greenery Project). Vote approved 3-1. Rosemary Smedile opposed.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Town Manager will be attending the Massachusetts Municipal Manager's Association Spring Conference
from May 30 to June 1, 2007
ADJOURNMENT:
Daniel Lanen made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM.
Vote approved 4-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board