HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-22 Board of Selectmen Executive Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2007
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:05 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Thomas Licciardello, Chairman; James Xenakis;
Daniel P. Lanen; Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli,
Assistant Town Manager.
Note: Mark Caggiano was absent.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session.
Vote approved 4-0.
Collective Bargaining
Real Estate Matters
The Town Manager, at the direction from the Board, contacted the Director of Community
Development, Land Use Boards and the Housing Partnership to see if the town is interesting in
purchasing the property formerly known as the Greenery, which is located on Osgood Street.
Community Development Director Curt Bellavance, and Chair of the Housing Partnership
George Koehler recommended several options for the community to take in regards to the site.
The town would purchase the property and then design affordable housing; the town could team
up with a developer, preferably a non-profit group; after purchasing property, file for a (HUD)
grant under Section 202 to construct elderly rental housing for residents over the age of 62.
Funds may be available through CPC, development agreements, HOME funds, or other
sources.
The Board directed the Town Manger to contact the owner of the property about the town's
interest in the purchase.
Legal Matters
Chair Board of Health Dr. Thomas Trowbridge was present to discuss an agreement between
TBI/DeRosa and the Town of North Andover. Negotiations between the three parties regarding
the handling of town recyclables have been ongoing. The Board was asked to review a draft
agreement along with comments from Special Counsel Ken Kimmell and DPW Director Bill
Hmurciak
Dr. Trowbridge made several comments and suggestions to the draft agreement. The Board
also asked the Town Manager to get answers and try and negotiate a better deal as suggested
by Bill Hmurciak.
ADJOURNMENT:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to move out of Executive
Session. Vote approved 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
/� Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary