HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008-06-02 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JUNE 2, 2008
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Mark J. T. Caggiano called the meeting to order at 6:45PM at Town Hall
Meeting Room.
A Swearing In Ceremony preceded the Meeting for Police Sergeants Charles P. Grey and Michael J. Davis.
PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Mark J.T. Caggiano, Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile,
Clerk; Tracy M. Watson; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
Note: Richard Nardella and Daniel Lanen were absent
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Executive Session was postponed until the Board's next meeting.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Certificate of Recognition
Debbie Savoia was the recipient of the Unsung Heroine Award from the Massachusetts Commission on the
Status of Women for her work in advocating for stronger sex offender laws and for assistance for missing
children. The Board of Selectmen presented Ms. Savoia a Certificate of Recognition.
Shop North Andover on Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Karen Trowbridge, Program Coordinator announced that the North Andover Foundation for Education, which
provides funding for all North Andover schools, is hosting our first ever"Shop North Andover" more than 35
shops, salons, spas, and restaurants have agreed to donate a percentage of their daily earnings to the
Foundation.
Public Comment
Ted Tripp of 262 Boston Street mentioned a new article about Methuen Mayor doing a Home Rule Petition to
the Legislators asking to bypass the Unions for Healthcare. Mr. Tripp wanted to know if this is something
that other cities and towns could pursue.
The Town Manager said that he has been in contact with Legislators regarding the Health Insurance issue
and is going to bring it to the attention of the Mayors' coalition meeting for discussion.
Acceptance of Donations
The Board was asked to accept donations to Youth Services from North Andover Woman's Club $1,000 and
Community Center Inc. $7000.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the donations to the Youth
Services from the North Andover Woman's Club for$1,000 and Community Center Inc. for$7,000. Vote
approved 3-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
St Michael Parish Annual Picnic request
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the request from St. Michael
Parish to hold their annual church picnic and to close Main St. from Water St. to Merrimack St. to local traffic
only on Sunday, September 7, 2008, from 1:00—5:00 p.m. Vote approved 3-0.
Lions Club Circus request
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the request from North
Andover Lions Club to hold their annual circus at the North Andover Middle School on July 2, 2008. Vote
approved 3-0.
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LICENSING:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson made a MOTION to move into Licensing.
Vote approved 3-0.
Continued Public Hearing Wine & Malt at the Andovers LLC d.b.a.
William Buco Manager is applying for a new all alcoholic beverages license— Liquor, Wine & Malt at the
Andovers Package Store 350 Winthrop Avenue.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to close the Public Hearing. Vote
approved 3-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the new all alcoholic beverage
license—to William Buco Manager at Liquor, Wine & Malt at the Andovers Package Store 350 Winthrop
Avenue. Vote approved 3-0.
Pino Grigio Fine Foods— Rita Pino Manager 5 Johnson Street, Common Victualler License
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Common Victualler
License for Pino Grigio Fine Foods— Rita Pino, Manager at 5 Johnson Street. Vote approved 3-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson made a MOTION, to move out of
licensing. Vote approved 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to open the Public Hearing. Vote
approved 3-0.
National Grid Pole Petition Plan #4167112 Salem Street
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve National Grid Pole Plan
#4167112 on Salem Street to install underground conduit approximately 125'. Vote approved 3-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to close the Public Hearing. Vote
approved 3-0.
Application for Cable Television License by Verizon New England, Inc.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to open the Public Hearing. Vote
approved 3-0.
The Cable Television Committee provided a recommendation and brief summary of the process and benefits
of a proposed ten-year agreement with Verizon New England.
The Verizon Team is very excited to offer Cable Television Services to the Town of North Andover and is
working diligently to finalize the ten-year agreement.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to close the Public Hearing. Vote
approved 3-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Verizon License for Cable
Television in the Town of North Andover. Vote approved 3-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Debt Service Structuring
Rosemary Smedile as Clerk of the Board of Selectmen of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, certify
that at a meeting of the board held June 2, 2008, of which meeting all members of the board were duly
notified and at which a quorum was present, the following votes were unanimously passed, all of which
appears upon the official record of the board I my custody:
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Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the
proceeds of the $393,539 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed a the 2006 annual town
meeting, (Article 24, Items 8,11, and 12) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44 §7(9)to be as follows:
Ambulance 158,539 11 years
Tractor 55,000 11 years
Front End Loader 180,000 11 years
Voted: that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the
proceeds of the $868,193 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed at the 2007 annual town
meeting, (Article 21, Items 4,5,8,10,14,15, and 16) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44§7 (9)to be as
follows:
Radio Fire Alarm Box $160,000 11 years
Ambulance 156,539 11 years
Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 39,174 11 years
Police Radios 228,480 11 years
1 Ton Dump Truck 36,000 11 years
Dump Truck w/Sander 134,000 11 years
Cab and Platform Truck 114,000 11 years
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the borrowing for debt service
as stated above. Vote approved 3-0.
Note: Recess for 10 Minutes
Comprehensive Waste Water Management Program
Representatives from SEA the Town's Consulting Engineering Firm presented preliminary findings and
recommendations to a Comprehensive Waste Water Management Program for the town of North Andover.
Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau, Town Engineer Eugene Willis and Superintendent of Water/Sewer
Timothy Willett were present at the meeting.
This plan is a long range (20-year) wastewater management planning tool to team with DEP to achieve the
Town's goals, protect public health, environmental sustainability and understand financial investment options
to achieve the Town's wastewater management goals. This plan would evaluate existing conditions, perform
needs analysis, public participation, screen wastewater management alternatives, recommend feasible and
cost-effective alternatives, create implementation plan. A map of priority areas was provided, with a phasing
and investments of each project area and the costs to owners and users.
The Selectmen thanked all involved in this effort for an informative session. There will be a Public Hearing at
the Senior Center on June 19, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.
NEW BUSINESS:
Meeting Schedule, 2nd half of 2008
Postponed until next meeting
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Planning Retreat with the Board of Selectmen will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2008 at the Stevens Estate.
The Board was asked to develop a list of policy objectives to discuss at the workshop.
ADJOURNMENT:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 PM.
Vote approved 3-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board