HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-06-21 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES June 21, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy M. Watson, Chairman; Daniel P. Lanen, Vice Chairman;
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk; Richard A. Nardella, Licensing Chairman; William F. Gordon; Mark Rees,
Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move into Executive Session to discuss
Collective Bargaining. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Richard Nardella yes, Daniel Lanen yes, Tracy
Watson yes, and Rosemary Smedile yes. Vote approved 5-0.
RECONVENE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the June 7, 2010, Open Session
Minutes as written. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to TABLE the Executive Session Minutes of
May 24, 2010 and June 7, 2010. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Board announced the passing of Christine Smith, the first woman elected to the North Andover Board of
Selectmen who served two terms from 1982-1988.
Recognition of Service to Community Retired Fire Chief William Martineau
The Board of Selectmen recognized William Martineau for his 33 years of service to the Town. He was presented
a plague from the Board and a Citation from Representative David Torrisi.
NOAH Groundbreaking Ceremony at Stevens Corner
NOAH announced a groundbreaking ceremony at 75 Park Street for the 42-unit family development called
Stevens Corner on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 1:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, to withhold the appointments and to reconsider appointing Ellen McIntyre to
the Zoning Board of Appeals. Motion failed for lack of second.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the entire list of appointments
recommended by the sub-committee. Vote approved 5-0.
Appointments
Cable TV Committee Fundeklian, Arthur S. 121 Campbell Road 3 years June 30,2013
Cable TV Committee Ippolito, Thomas D. 338 Abbott Street 3 years June 30,2013
Community Access&Media, Bd. of Dir. D'Onofrio, Stephen J. 427 Winter Street 3 years June 30,2013
Community Preservation Committee Wakeman, Bradford B. 12 Middlesex Street 3 years June 30,2013
Conservation Commission Lynch, Joseph 18 Cotuit St. 3 years June 30,2013
Conservation Commission Mabon, John 5 Woodchuck Lane 3 years June 30,2013
Constable Bertheim, Ronald E. 252B Pleasant St.Methuen,3 years June 30,2013
Council on Aging Callahan, William P. 550 Osgood Street 3 years June 30,2013
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Council on Aging Cole Priscilla 33 Forest Street 3 years June 30,2013
Council on Aging Shaheen Margaret V. 35 Cranberry Lane 3 years June 30,2013
Council on Aging Poirier Elizabeth A. 29 Bradford Street 3 years June 30,2013
Cultural Council Wang Edward 68 Fernview Ave.,#3 3 years June 30,2013
Cultural Council MacDonald Linda Ann 1679 Osgood St. 3 years June 30,2013
Disability Issues, Commission on Pierro Savary Brenda 56 Woodstock Street 3 years June 30,2013
Disability Issues, Commission on Brown Terry J. 344 Main Street 3 years June 30,2013
Emergency Management Agency Coco Jeffrey J. 695A Johnson St. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Heafey Joan 7 Peters St. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Hamel Neil 3 Fernwood ,Atkinson, 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Dolan William 12 Bacon Ave. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Chabot Leo 64 Kingston Street 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Connolly James 210 Bear Hill Road 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Coco Sharon 695A Johnson Street 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Murphy William 57 Winthrop Ave.Lawrence,1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Terranova Frank 61 Brentwood Circle 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Pazzanesse Pristene 30 Red Maple RoadHaverhill,1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Pelletier Philip 18 East Water St. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Fazio James 34 Fernwood Street 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Salisbury Martha 301 Johnson Street 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Coco Jeff 695A Johnson St. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Soucy Fred 6 Greenhill Ave. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Koenig Gen 1476 Salem St. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Dawson Cathy 134 So. Bradford St. 1 year June 30,2011
Festival Committee Nolin Dorothy 187 Turnpike Street 1 year June 30,2011
Historical Commission Ericson Anne 57 Lincoln Street 3 years June 30,2013
Historical Commission Somers Barbara 18 Royal Crest Drive 3 years June 30,2013
Historical Commission Gangi,' Charles 78 Spring Hill Road 3 years June 30,2013
'New Appointment
Housing Trust Fund-Board of Trustee Watson Tracy 9 William Street 2 years June 30,2012
Housing Trust Fund-Board of Trustee Koehler George 41 Quail Run 2 years June 30,2012
Neighborhood Cons. Dist.Commission Wentworth Lauretta 15 Pleasant Street 3 years June 30,2013
Neighborhood Cons. Dist.Commission Pelletier Philip 18 East Water Street 3 years June 30,2013
Old Center Historic District Comm.-Alt. Mermelstein David M. 41 Chestnut Street 3 years June 30,2013
Old Center Historic District Commission (Hopkins) FrazierLeslie 11 Hamilton Road 3 years June 30,2013
Old Center Historic District Commission Szyska Kathleen 201 Osgood Street 3 years June 30,2013
Poet Laureate Committee Woodman Blair 61 Farrwood Dr.Apt.7 3 years June 30,2013
Poet Laureate Committee Ellington Robin 159 South Bradford St. 3 years June 30,2013
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Registrars of Voters, Board of Crouch Carrie 31 Moody Street 3 years June 30,2013
Stevens Estate-Board of Trustees Warren Robert 129 Weyland Circle 3 years June 30,2013
Stevens Estate-Board of Trustees Willoe Kevin 24 Skyview Terrace 3 years June 30,2013
Sustainability Committee Seaquis Susan Almono 84 Putnam Road 3 years June 30,2013
Youth&Recreation Council Cieslewski Thomas 71 Marbleridge Road 3 years June 30,2013
Zoning Board of Appeals McIntyre Ellen P. 23 Tanglewood Lane 3 years June 30,2013
Zoning Board of Appeals-Associate Ippolito Thomas D. 338 Abbott Street 3 years June 30,2013
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the Town Manager's recommended
appointments. Vote approved 5-0.
Town Manager Appointments
Assessors, Board of Minicucci David J. 340 Johnson Street 1 year June 30,2011
Assessors, Board of Jones Ernest 371 Pleasant St. 1 year June 30,2011
Assessors, Board of Barker George 1267 Osgood Street 1 year June 30,2011
Health, Board of McCarthy Joseph 922 Dale Street 3 years June 30,2013
Health, Board of MacMillan,Jr. Francis 143 Carter Field Road 3 years June 30,2013
Planning Board LaVolpicelo Courtney E. 20 Ferncroft Circle 3 years June 30,2013
Facilities Management Consolidation
The Town Manager said there are two positions to be filled on the Facilities Management Consolidation Task
Force; one by a member of the Board of Selectmen and one by a town resident appointed by the Board of
Selectmen. This item was TABLED and would be referred to the appointment sub-committee.
4th of July Celebration
The Festival Committee has been working diligently preparing for the Town's 4th of July Celebration with a variety
of events, entertainment and activities. A flyer has been distributed throughout the Town and schools.
Note: Daniel Lanen recused
CONSENT ITEMS:
Underage Alcohol Enforcement Grant
The Police Department has been awarded a $9,920 grant to address underage drinking and is requesting
acceptance by the Selectmen.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept a $9,920 grant from the Executive
Office of Public Safety and Security for the purpose of addressing underage drinking and to designate the Chief of
Police as the administrator of the grant. Vote approved 4-0.
Note: Daniel Lanen returned
Request to Fill Vacancy
Fire Chief Andrew Melnikas requested to fill a vacancy in the Fire Department created by a retirement.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the request to fill a vacancy in the Fire
Department. Vote approved 5-0.
Festival Committee revision to event permit for 4th of July Celebration
The Festival Committee requested a revision to 4 n of July event permit to include Friday, July 2, 2010 from 12
noon to 10 p.m. and to provide two handicap spaces and three reserved spaces.
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Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, to amend the Festival Committee event
permit to include Friday, July 2, 2010, from the hours of 12 noon to 10:00 p.m. and to provide two handicap
spaces and three reserved spaces. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Licensing. Vote approved 5-0.
Public Hearing —Randall Govette, Rohm and Hass Electronic Materials, LLC, 60 Willow Avenue
Randall Goyette requested a license to store Class I, II —5,000 gals of pyrophoric and mixed solvents flammable
liquids and 1000 Ibs flammable solids. This application has been reviewed by the Fire Chief and Building
Inspector and both are recommending approval.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, voted to approve a license to store Class I, II —
5,000 gals of pyrophoric and mixed solvents flammable liquids and 1000 Ibs flammable solids. At Rohm and
Hass Electronic Materials, LLC, 60 Willow Street subject to all local, state and federal laws and regulations. Vote
approved 5-0.
Toscana to Go, LLC 1503 Osgood Street—Common Victualler License
This restaurant requested a Common Victualler's license Police, Fire, Health and Building Inspector
recommended approval.
Daniel Lanen made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve a Common Victualler License for
Toscana to Go, LLC, 1503 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0.
One-Day Beer and Wine Permits, VFW Post 2104, July 2, 3 &4, 2010
VFW Post 2104 requested one day beer and wine license to be served on the Town Common during the Town 4th
of July celebration. Friday, July 2, 2010 from 4:00—9:00 PM, Saturday, July 3, 2010 from Noon until 9:00 PM
and Sunday July 4, 2010 from Noon until 9:00 PM. Police, Fire and building Inspector are recommending
approval. All servers are TIP certified and a Certificate of Insurance will be provided.
Daniel Lanen made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the one-day liquor license for VFW Post
2104 for the following days and times: Friday, July 2, 2010 from 4:00—9:00 PM; Saturday July 3, 2010 from
Noon until 9:00 PM and Sunday July 4, 2010 from Noon until 9:00 PM. Subject to conditions contained in written
license and subject to any other local, state and federal laws and regulations. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to move out of Licensing. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Water and Sewer Rates for FY11
Each year the Board of Selectmen set the water and sewer rates to generate sufficient revenue to pay for the
expenses associated with operating and maintaining the water and sewer systems. The Town Manager
presented charts on water consumption, and debt service for both the water and sewer enterprise funds. The
Town Manager recommended keeping a balance of 5% in reserve by increasing rates for water by 9% and sewer
by 2%.
The Board suggested that the water consumption be monitored throughout the year on a quarterly basis and that
they would possibly be able to adjust the rate accordingly. The Board decided to wait until their next meeting on
July 12, 2010, to set the water and sewer rates.
Reduction in assessment from Essex Regional Retirement System for legal costs
The Town Manager asked the Board to reconsider rescinding its earlier decision on February 22, 2010, to
withhold the Town's contribution to the Essex Regional Retirement Board legal expenses. Since that time,
significant positive changes in the administration have occurred including the dismissal of the Executive
Director/Chairman, daily oversight by PERAC, and the appointment of a new chairman. Given these changes
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and the possibility that the town may lose all or some of its discount for early payment, $59,248, it is
recommended that based on the improved operations of the ERRB that the Board rescinds its decision.
Selectman Nardella asked if the Town could negotiate a payment. The Town never received any detailed backup
information or saw any legal bills and this is not an unreasonable request. Selectmen want to be better informed
and educated as to how the assessment is appropriated and TABLED this item.
The Town Manager would speak to the new chairman and request copies of legal bills so that the Board could
review them before making a decision on an appropriate payment.
Reclassification of Information Technology Department Positions
The Town Manager presented a reclassification of the Support Services Technology positions. These positions
have been upgraded due to the consolidation of the schools and municipal departments. An outside personnel
advisor Howard Tabor&Associates recommended the following grade changes. The Information Technology
Director position would change from a grade 16 to grade 18 and the Senior Network Engineer not currently
classified would be a grade 14. The five IT system support analysts would remain at grade 10.
The Selectmen said they needed additional information before making a decision on these grade changes and
TABLED this item.
Public Safety Mutual Aid Agreements
Fire Chief Melnikas came before the Board to discuss the impact of proposed reductions in public safety
departments in neighboring communities in light of the Town's obligations under the mutual aid agreements.
Lawrence and Methuen have stated that there would be cuts in the Fire Departments due to insufficient funds.
Limited firefighters would result in more severe fires due to a longer time to control a fire.
North Andover would support these cities by responding directly to a fire instead of manning a specific fire station.
This would result in a shortage of firefighters on duty in North Andover. Selectmen asked what is the true cost
and impact to North Andover regarding manpower overtime, hazard risks, equipment and workers compensation.
Selectmen asked what our State Representatives think about this and if the state would reimburse North Andover
for aiding neighboring communities.
Board Reorganization
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to nominate Daniel Lanen as Chairman for the
forthcoming year effective date July 1, 2010. Vote approved 5-0.
Daniel Lanen made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to nominate Richard Nardella as Vice Chairman for
the forthcoming year effective date July 1, 2010. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, to nominate William Gordon as Clerk of the
Board for the forthcoming year effective date July 1, 2010. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, to nominate Tracy Watson as Licensing
Chairman for the forthcoming year effective date July 1, 2010. Vote approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to adjourn the meeting at 10:05 PM. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board