HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-07-21 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JULY 21, 2014
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall
Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk William Gordon, Rosemary
Smedile, Donald Stewart, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, and Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli.
Please note: Licensing Chairman Tracy Watson was absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes of June
9, 2014 as written and June 23, 2014 as written. Vote approved 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Certificate of Appreciation —Martha Larson
The Board recognized Martha Larson for her 17 years of service as a member of the Stevens Estate Board of
Trustees.
Signing of September Primary Election Warrant and Election Update—Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw asked the Board of sign the September Primary Election Warrant. The last day
to register for the primary is August 20, 2014.
Chris Marshall, Borderline Running Club—Summary of 4th of July Road Race
Chris Marshall gave the Board a summary of the race 1200 runners signed up but because of the inclement
weather 800 runners actually participated. The net proceeds will go directly to the "Friends of the North
Andover Senior Center"which was about$20,000. Borderline Running Club is looking forward to next year.
Announcement from the Chair
Congratulations to the director and staff of the Stevens Estate for another profitable year. This is the third year
in a row that the Estate is shown a profit.
An update on the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds that the Water rates would remain unchanged for
another year. Congratulations to Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau and Finance Director Lyne Savage.
Thank you to the Lowell Five Bank and Pentucket Bank for sponsoring the Fireworks that were displayed on
July 12tH
CONSENT ITEMS:
Taking out of order Item J under consent items
Request by Patriotic Observance Committee to install granite benches at Patriots Memorial Park
Ted Tripp of the Patriotic Observance Committee asked the Board to approve the installation of two matching
granite benches in Patriots Memorial Park, one on each side of the World War I Memorial. One of the
benches will be dedicated in memory of Lieutenant Colonel Harold A. Dushame, Jr. The second bench will be
engraved at a later date if or when the Town decides to dedicate it to a deserving individual.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of the Patriotic Observance Committee to install two granite benches at Patriots Memorial Park. Vote
approved 4-0.
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Acceptance of Donations for Summer Fun scholarships ($5,400) and for Summer Fun activities ($7,792.70)
from Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. to the Youth & Recreation Services
The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. has for many years supported the activities and services provided
by the Youth & Recreation Services Department. This donation totaling $13,192 is designated for Summer
Fun scholarships and activities.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen accept the
donations from the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. in the amount of$5,400 for Summer Fun
scholarships and $7.792.70 for Summer Fun activities to the Youth & Recreation Services. Vote approved 4-0.
Request from Sandra Sharke' Der Apkarian of St. Gregory Church to block off Main Street from Water Street
to Merrimack Street on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.
Sandra Sharke' Der Apkarian of St. Gregory Armenian Church is requesting to block off part of Main Street
from the point of the church crosswalk up to St Michaels parking lot to give them access until Sunday Mass is
over from Water Street to Merrimack Street for the annual Church picnic on Sunday, September 7, 2014 from
12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. All relevant Town Departments recommend approval
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of St. Gregory Church to block off Main Street from Water Street to Merrimack Street on Sunday,
September 7, 2014 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m." as requested. Vote approved 4-0.
Request from Joseph Contrada of St. Michael Parish to use Town streets on Saturday, September 20, 2014
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a `Saint Vincent DePaul Friends of the Poor Walk'
Joseph Contrada of St. Michael Paris is requesting to use Town streets on Saturday, September 20, 2014
from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. for a `Saint Vincent DePaul Friends of the Poor Walk'. Approximately 100-150
walkers are anticipated. All relevant Town Departments recommend approval.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of Joseph Contrada to use Town streets for a `Saint Vincent DePaul Friends of the Poor Walk' on
Saturday, September 20, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Vote approved 4-0.
Request from Sara Durkin of the North Andover High School Chorus to use Town Common on Saturday,
August 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for an Outdoor Coffee House fundraiser
On behalf of Sara Durkin, members of the North Andover High School Chorus requested to use the Town
Common for an Outdoor Coffee House fundraiser on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
All relevant Town Departments recommend approval.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of the North Andover High School Chorus to use the Town Common for an Outdoor Coffee House
fundraiser on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote approved 4-0.
Request from Cynthia Lauwers to use Town Common on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to
9:00 p.m. for a candlelight memorial service
Cynthia Lauwers is requesting to use the Town Common for a candlelight memorial service on Sunday,
August 17, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The candlelight memorial service is in honor of a former resident,
Flo Tissandier. All relevant Town Departments recommend approval.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of Cynthia Lauwers to use the Town Common for a candlelight memorial service on Sunday, August
17, 2014 from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote approved 4-0.
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Request to Dispose of Surplus Vehicles— Public Works Department
Per the Town Policy regarding surplus vehicles, please see the memorandum in your packets from Public
Works Director Bruce Thibodeau.
Rosemary Smedile mad a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau to dispose of surplus vehicles per his memo to the Town
Manager dated July 7, 2014. Vote approved 4-0.
Affordable Unit Resale 178 Cortland Drive, Unit 34 (Meetinghouse Commons) & 64 Ciderpress Way
(Meetinghouse Commons)
The Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has notified the Town that the affordable housing
units at 178 Cortland Drive, Unit 34 (Meetinghouse Commons) and 64 Ciderpress Way (Meetinghouse
Commons) are up for sale. It is recommended the Board not exercise its right of first refusal.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen declines the
right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 178 Cortland Drive, Unit 34 and decline the right
of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 64 Ciderpress Way (Meetinghouse Commons). Vote
approved 4-0.
Appointments to Cultural Council—Carmen Santiago and Helena Minton
The Board's Appointments Subcommittee is recommending the appointments of Carmen Santiago and Helena
Minton to the Cultural Council.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen appoints
Carmen Santiago and Helena Minton to the Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2017. Vote approved
4-0.
Approval of 5-year lease, with additional 5-year extension option, for 170-172 Sutton Street with North
Andover Thrift Shop
In May, the Town issued a Request for Proposals for`Lease of Property' at 170-172 Sutton Street for the
purposes of a non-profit thrift shop. Only one proposal from the North Andover Thrift Shop was received and
evaluated. Per Town Meeting vote, any contract(or in this case, a lease)with a term exceeding three years
requires the vote of at least four(4) members of the Board.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon that the Board of Selectmen approves a 5-
year lease, with an additional 5-year extension option, for 170-172 Sutton Street with North Andover Thrift
Shop. Vote approved 4-0.
Granting of Easement to Massachusetts Electric Company at 566 Main Street, North Andover
As part of the construction of the new School Department Administration Building, Massachusetts Electric
Company (d/b/a National Grid) is seeking an easement from the Town for the right to install, own, operate, and
properly maintain equipment on the property in order to provide electrical service to the building.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon that the Board of Selectmen approves the
granting of an easement to Massachusetts Electric Company at 566 Main Street, North Andover. Vote
approved 4-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to open a meeting of the North Andover
Licensing Commission and appoint Donald Stewart as acting Licensing Chairman in the absence of Tracy
Watson. Vote approved 4-0.
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Sophia Stamos requests a Wine & Malt Package Store License and Entertainment License for the Cork Stop,
1593 Osgood Street
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon that the Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves a Wine & Malt Package Store License and Entertainment License for the
Cork Store, 1593 Osgood Street, North Andover. Vote approved 4-0.
99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC—change in Directors/Officers
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves the change in directors/officers for 99 Restaurant of Boston, LLC. Vote
approved 4-0.
Michael Smolak of Smolak Farms requests a One Day Wine & Malt License for Cunningham/Cronin Wedding
on July 26, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in tent
Michael Smolak of Smolak Farms requests a One Day Wine & Malt License for Keizer/Mansfield Wedding on
August 2, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in tent
Michael Smolak of Smolak Farms requests a One Day Wine & Malt License for Tina/Trask Wedding on August
9, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in tent
Michael Smolak of Smolak Farms requests a One Day Wine & Malt License for Uratta/Weintraub Wedding on
August 16, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in tent
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approves the One-Day Wine & Malt Licenses for Smolak Farms on the
requested dates of July 26, August 2, August 9, and August 16, 2014 in the tent. Vote approved 3-0-1.
William Gordon abstained.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Signing testament of Approval of Preservation Restriction Agreement for the Captain Nathaniel Stevens
House, 140 Academy Road, North Andover
The Board signed the legal document as a result of their vote at their June 23rd meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Proposed Dog Park Locations
For discussion purposes a preliminary analysis was prepared by the Engineering staff at Public Works for six
(6) potential sites for a dog park. Five of the sites are as follows: Cyr 1, Cyr 2, Reynolds 1, Reynolds 2, and
Stevens Estate 1, are adjacent to active playgrounds and athletic fields. The last one is located along the
access road from Charles Street to the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District which is closer to the downtown
area.
After a discussion of the various sites, the Town Manager asked the Board if they wanted to pursue this and
focus on a site. The Board indicated that they would like more information on the Charles Street site.
The Town Manager will proceed with the Department of Public Works and the GLSD to move forward with this
proposed site and provide an update at the Board's next meeting.
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Banners— Main Street
There has been some initial discussion regarding hanging banners across Main Street at#136 and #133 in
order to be able to announce various Town events.
There was a discussion about installing anchors on poles that would anticipate the banners, an application
form and permitting process for Town groups to advertise Town events. Selectmen spoke about problems that
were experienced in the past.
Selectmen directed the Town Manager to reach out to other cities and towns on how they install banners
across busy streets and also get an idea of the application process and policies. No Action was taken.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Appointment of Town Planner
Town Manager Andrew Maylor announced the appointment of Matthew Egge as the Town Planner. Mr. Egge
has a Bachelor's Degree in Urban Studies and Planning, and a Master's Degree of Planning. He will begin his
employment with the Town on Monday, August 18th and be present at the Board's next meeting on August 20,
2014.
Capital Project Status Report
Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli gave a status summary of on-going capital projects such as the School
Department Administration Building, Redevelopment of McEvoy Field, Stevens Estate, Water Treatment Plant
HVAC/Roof Replacement, Schofield Mill Renovations, and Central Fire Station.
Position/Vacancy Log
Human Resources Director Cathy Darby provided a Job Posting/Vacancy Log
Police Department Report
A summary of June 2014 crime statistics was provided by Police Chief Paul Gallagher
Fire Department Report
A summary of June 2014 Activity Report was provided by Fire Chief Andrew Melnikas.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, August 20, 2014
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m. Vote
approved 4-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Executive Assistant
William F. Gordon, Clerk of the Board