HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-05-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MAY 6, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman William Gordon called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall
Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: William F. Gordon Chairman; Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk;
Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, Tracy M. Watson, and Andrew Maylor, Town
Manager and Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
No Action
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Friends of Patriots Memorial Park are in need of donations. The Friends have placed a granite
marker to honor Chief Harold Dushame and commemorate his service to the community. They have
received donations from the Garden Club and the North Andover Improvement Society, but still need
additional funds. Please send your donations to P.O. Box 212, North Andover, MA.
Healthy Communities Tobacco Control
Ron Beauregard of the Healthy Communities tobacco Control Program was present and gave a brief
description of the North Andover Board of Health's tobacco control program.
Certificate of Appreciation —Philip and Judith Rohn
Philip and Judith Rohn were recognized for their community service and financial support of the
successful `Gun Buyback Program' held on March 19, 2013. North Andover residents were given
American Express gift cards in the total amount of$1,350 for turning in 27 weapons.
The Board announced several successful events that were held such as the Booster Club Parade, the
Sustainability Committee Clean Up Day and announced upcoming events such as the Sheep Shearing
Festival, and fundraisers run by North Andover Merchants Association "Cow Pie Bingo"which raises
funds toward the Annual Holiday Parade.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Appointments to the Cultural Council
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to appoint Karin Valliere-Moschetto to
the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2015. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to appoint Julie Faro to the Cultural
Council for a term ending June 30, 2015. Vote approved 5-0.
Acceptance of Donation ($50)from Lafond Insurance to Fire Department for SAFE Program
Lafond Insurance has made a donation to the Fire Department to purchase supplies to educate students
for the SAFE Program.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen accepts
the donation from Lafond Insurance in the amount of$50 to the Fire Department for the SAFE Program.
Vote approved 5-0.
Acceptance of Donation ($5,000)from TD Bank to Youth & Recreation Services to Sponsor 2013
Summer Band Concerts
TD Bank representatives Jerry Copsinis and Tracy Beaudoin presented a donation of$5,000 to Youth &
Recreation Services to sponsor all eight (8)2013 Summer Band Concerts.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen accepts
the donation from TD Bank in the amount of$5,000 to Youth & Recreation Services to sponsor the 2013
Summer Band Concerts. Vote approved 5-0.
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Request from Lions' Club to waive Building Permit Fee to erect Circus Tent
Ray Sirois of the Lions Club was present on behalf of the Lions' Club and requested the Board to waive
the Building Permit fee to erect the circus tent. The Lions' Club will hold this annual fundraiser at the rear
of the Middle School on July 1-2, 2013.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen
waives the Building Permit fee for the Lions' Club to erect the circus tent for their annual fundraiser. Vote
approved 5-0.
Request from Brooks School for use of the Town Common on May 23, 2013 for Annual Class Picture
Per their tradition, Brooks School requested to use the Town Common on May 23, 2013 to take the
annual photograph of the senior class in front of the Phillips Brooks statue.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approves
the request of Brooks School for use of the Town Common on May 23, 2013 for the annual class picture.
Vote approved 5-0.
Board of Selectmen Schedule of Meetings
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen approves
the schedule of meetings by adding a meeting on May 13, 2013; change the June 3, 2013 meeting to
June 10, 2013 and approves the meeting schedule for the balance of calendar year 2013, reserving the
ability to modify the schedule as the need arises. Vote approved 5-0.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Road Layout Hearing — Red Gate Lane
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to enter a Public Hearing
regarding the layout of Red Gate Lane as a public way.
Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt,
and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
The Planning Board voted unanimously in recommending Red Gate Lane accepted as a public way. The
vote was taken on the condition that the Town Planner performs an inspection of the Red Gate
Subdivision. This inspection has taken place and the Subdivision has been found to be in satisfactory
and acceptable condition.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to close the Public Hearing regarding
the layout of Red Gate Lane as a public way.
Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt,
and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen accepts
Red Gate Lane as a public way and declare that public necessity and convenience require the aforesaid
way to be laid out and do hereby order and direct that said way be laid out as shown on a Plan of Land
entitled "Layout Plan of Re Gate Lane located in North Andover, MA"; prepared for the Town of North
Andover, MA, by Waypoint Surveying Services; scale 1 inch =40 feet; dated March 25, 2013; to which
plan reference may be made for a more particular description of the way as so laid out, a copy of which
plan is filed herewith in the Office of the Town Clerk, North Andover, Massachusetts." Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Review of Former Bradstreet School Property Proposals
Representatives from Hearthstone Realty Corporation presented three (3)of their proposals previously
reviewed by the Board: Scheme 2, Scheme 3, and Scheme 4. The company was asked to elaborate on
their written proposals and the firm's background on similar projects. Presentations from the other three
proposals will be made at the Board's May 13th meeting.
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Community Preservation Committee Report
John Simons was present and gave the Board a summary of all the CPC 2013 Projects.
Town Meeting Warrant
The Board was asked to vote their recommendations on two Town Warrant Articles not previously voted
on; Article 7 and Article 21.
Article 21: Report of the Community Preservation Committee—Appropriation from Community
Preservation Committee Fund.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$30,000 Historical Preservation of Second Burying Ground. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$904,000 McEvoy Field Restoration. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart recused.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$300,000 Dale Street Fields Construction—Phase 2. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on the
$397,000 Historical Society Building Preservation Master Plan—Phase 1. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$437,000 Stevens Estate Roof Restoration. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$130,000 Scholfield Mill Refurbishment. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on the $7,50 0
Ridgewood Cemetery National Register Application. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$462,000 Purchase and Construction of Veterans'Housing on High Street. Vote approved 4-0.
Rosemary Smedile recused.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to take No Action.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to vote Favorable Action on the
$30,000 Administrative Costs. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article
7 Acceptance of a Public Way—Red Gate Lane. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary
Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
MBM Energy Group Inc, dba Raceway, 1502 Osgood Street, application for Wine & Malt Package Store
License
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves a Wine and Malt Package Store License for MBM Energy Group Inc,
dba Raceway, at 1503 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA. Vote approved 5-0.
Essex Art Center Annual Fundraiser requesting One-Day All Alcohol License for June 1, 2013
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves a One-Day All Alcohol License for the Essex Art Center Annual
Fundraiser on June 1, 2013 from 6:00 PM — 11:00 PM at 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover.
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Merrimack College requests 8 One-Day Licenses for Graduation Weekend, May 15-17 &20, 2013
Jennifer Konopisos on behalf of Merrimack College requests 7 One-Day Wine & Malt Licenses and 1 All
Alcohol License for Merrimack's commencement week beginning May 15, through and including May 20,
2013. Each of these events is held on the grounds of Merrimack College in various buildings or tents.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen acting
as the Licensing Commissioners, hereby grant 7 one-day wine and malt license and 1 all alcohol license
per M.G.L. chap. 138 sec. 14 to Merrimack College for commencement week beginning May 15 through
and including May 20, 2013. Vote approved 5-0.
Michael Smolak, Jr. requests a One-Day All Alcohol License for Morrison Wedding at Smolak Farms on
May 11, 2013 from 4 PM — 10 PM.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen acting as
the Licensing Commissioners, hereby grants a one-day all alcohol license for the Morrison Wedding at
Smolak Farms on May 11, 2013 from 4:00 PM — 10:00 PM. Vote approved 5-0.
Merrimack College requests One-Day License for Graduation Weekend, May 16, 2013
A last minute emergency request was applied for May 16, 2013 for a one-day wine &malt license for the
Community BBQ-Sakowich Campus Patio/Lawn.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, subject to the approval of town
departments for the one-day wine & malt license for the Community BBQ-Sakowich Campus Patio/Lawn.
Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to close a meeting of the North Andover
Licensing Commission. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes,
Richard Vaillancourt, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Police Department Report
Police Chief Paul Gallagher provided an activity report for April 2013.
Fire Department Report
Fire Chief Andy Melnikas provided an activity report for April 2013
ADJOURNMENT:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 9:58 p.m. Vote
approved 5-0.
Respectfully Submitted
Adele J. Johnson
Executive Assistant
Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board