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Home My WebLink About2011-11-07 Board of Selectmen Agenda Packet TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS 01845 f Noe7ry Tracy M. Watson, Chairman 978 TEL. 688-9510 William F. Gordon A ( ) Rosemary Connelly Smedile a FAX(978)688-9556 Donald B. Stewart �y* www.townofnorthandover.com �SSACHUSE� BOARD OF SELECTMEN&LICENSING COMMISSIONERS AGENDA NOVEMBER 7,2011 —7:00 PM TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 120 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Non-Union Contract Negotiations IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Open Session Minutes of October 24,2011 as written B. Executive Session Minutes of October 24,2011 as written VI. CONSENT ITEMS A. Eagle Scout Project Presentation by Cameron MacDonald B. Acceptance of Donations from the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. C. Acceptance of contract with Police Chief Paul Gallagher D. Permission to hold Annual Holiday Parade and closure of Town streets on Saturday,November 26,2011 E. Appointments 1. Greater Lawrence Community Action Council—Judy Tymon,Town Planner 2. North Andover Sustainability Committee-Abhishek"Ben"Ranjan,290 Webster Woods Lane I VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Vote Action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Annual Winter Parking Ban B. Support MMA requests Legislature to reverse a Supreme Judicial Court decision on SJC Evergreen clauses IX. PUBLIC COMMENT X. ADJOURNMENT F7 VIP BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, James Purcell, Interim Town Manager. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session to discuss: Contract Negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Presentations of Certificates of Appreciation The Board of Selectmen presented Tina Klein, Karen Kline and Keith Alter Certificates of Appreciation for serving on the Sustainability Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Recycling Committee. Presentation of Plaque to Former Selectmen Daniel Lanen The Board of Selectmen presented a Plaque to Daniel Lanen for his 5'/ years as a member of the Board of Selectmen, serving as Chairman, Vice Chairman and dedicated service to the Town of North Andover. Library Book Sale The Stevens Memorial Library will be holding their annual book sale from Friday through Sunday, November 4"', 5`h and 6`h, 2011. Donations may be left at the library at any time. Fog Lines on Dale Street Selectman Donald Stewart said that he has been asked by senior citizens if the Town had plans to make Fog Lines on Dale Street. Bruce Thibodeau said he would check to see if there was sufficient time to this before winter, if not it would be done next spring. Bruce Thibodeau informed the Board that the State of MA would be doing work at the intersection of Main Street and Rte. 125 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 milling the road and paving which would raise up the road. The Town would also be making adjustment to that intersection after the state finishes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 3, 2011, as written. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 11, 2011, as written. Vote approved 3-0-1. Rosemary Smedile abstained. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 17, 2011, as written. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of October 3, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of October 17, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 2011 L - ; 2 CONSENT ITEMS: Appointments The following volunteers were recommended to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen sub-committee to serve on various town committees: John Gilboard, 11 Mill Road to serve on the Council on Aging Committee; Mark Haczynski, 116 Peachtree Lane to serve on the Economic Development Council; and D. Paul Kock, Jr., 239 Granville Lane to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the appointment of John Gilboard to the Council on Aging Committee. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the appointment of Mark Haczynski to the Economic Development Council. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the appointment of D. Paul Kock, Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member. Vote approved 4-0. Request from Patriotic Observance Committee Veterans Day Parade Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the parade and ceremonies to be held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. Acceptance of Donation Cliff Bowrie, Kevin Breen and Terry Holland represented the youth sports groups that are part of the Town's Field Committee to make a donation to be used for future construction and new athletic fields. North Andover's Soccer Association donated $23,380; North Andover Booster Club donated $14,190; North Andover Youth Baseball donated $9,600; and North Andover Lacrosse Association donated $3,800. This combined donation totaled to $50,970. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept the donations totaling $50,970 from each of the youth sports groups and thanked them for their contributions to the Town of North Andover and requested a letter of thanks be sent to the sports groups. Vote approved 4-0. Request to Replace Tree/Street Foreman Position Director of Public Works Bruce Thibodeau and recommended by Operations Manager Tim Willett requested to reorganize and fill a position at the DPW as a result of a promotion within his department. The new position would be for a Foreman overseeing three departments Streets/Trees and Signs. This would allow existing employees an opportunity to move up in the department without having to hire from outside. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the filling of the new position of Tree/Street/Sign Foreman. Vote approved 4-0. Cameron MacDonald-Eagle Scout Pro'ect This was not on the agenda but came in late today for a request by an Eagle Scout Cameron MacDonald to request permission to start work on a project which includes repairs and additions to Aplin Community Skate Park located at 77 Clarendon Street in North Andover. The Board said they would invite Cameron MacDonald to make a presentation at their next meeting on November 7, 2011, and then they would formally vote on it, but gave a preliminary approval for the Eagle Scout to start his project due to the onset of the winter season. OLD BUSINESS: Amendment to Conservation Restriction regarding Boston Hill property The Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission previously approved and signed the Conservation Restriction area of Boston Hill. The original signed Amendment substitutes Elm Development Services, LLC for Boston Hill Development, LLC. The Board is requested to sign the Amended document. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve and sign the Amended conservation restriction document substituting Elm Development Services, LLC for Boston Hill Development, LLC. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 2011 J 3 Discussion of Redistricting Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw explained the plans for redistricting cities and towns in Essex County for Senators Baddour and Tarr and Representatives Lyons and Torrisi and how this would affect future elections. The legislature would have to vote on this before next year's election on November 6, 2012. Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw asked the Board to review the draft warrant articles and to number and place them on the Special Town Warrant. She would then work with Town Moderator and Town Counsel with the wording and have the document ready for their signatures. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to order the Warrant as suggested by the Chair. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 1 on warrant. Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012- School Roofs Replacement— Green Repair Program. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 2 on warrant. Reduce Bonding Authorization—Kittredge School Fire Sprinklers. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to delete and not to place Article on warrant. Appropriate to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to delete and not to place Article on warrant. Establish and Appropriate to Future Payroll Reserve Stabilization Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 3 on warrant. Transfer of Funds into the Stabilization Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 4 on warrant. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 5 on warrant. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 2,2n d Paragraph—Abatement of Taxes less than Ten Dollars. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 6 on warrant. Petition the General Court—Amend North Andover Town Charter— Chapter 8, Section 5-5—Recall of Elective Officers. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 7 on warrant. Petition the General Court—Amend North Andover Town Charter Chapter 3-1-2...Vacancies in the Office of Selectmen. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 8 on warrant. Petition the General Court—Age Exemption—Amy McCarthy—Police Officer. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to place and number Article 9 on warrant. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L, Section 2(a)—Local Meals Excise Tax. Vote approved 4-0. Town Manager Negotiations The Board of Selectmen announced that they have completed negotiations with Andrew Maylor and will officially appoint him as Town Manager. There is one minor change in the contract and will sign it on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to appoint Andrew Maylor as North Andover's Town Manager. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 2011 4 NEW BUSINESS: GIS Presentation TABLED until next meeting PUBLIC COMMENT: Terry Holland commented on a road race called the "Knights on the Run"which he was involved with and said how helpful Chief Gallagher and Chief Melnikas were with any of their requests. He also praised DPW employee Kenny Wedge for all of his help. Mr. Holland also mentioned that Restaurant Week was a successful adventure for him. He had new customers that tried his restaurant for the first time and came back over the weekend for more. He said he is looking forward to the next Restaurant Week in the spring. ADJOURNMENT: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Vote approved 4-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary William Gordon, Clerk of the Board CNIFIDENTIAL Not A Public Document BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2011 EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE: The following were present:Chairman Tracy Watson;Clerk William F. Gordon; Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart;and Interim Town Manager James Purcell Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to move into Executive Session to discuss negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. i Negotiations with Andrew Maylor Interim Town Manager James Purcell suggested setting parameters using ten comparable cities or towns,getting an average justified the salary for new Town Manager Andrew Maylor. Suggested base salary is year 1,$145,000;year 2, $145,000;and year 3,$148,000. Mr. Maylor countered with$145,000 for years 1,2, &3 and gave the town a five year commitment. Mr. Maylor's benefit package is attached. Andrew Maylor Travel Life/Disb Def Comp Conf Fees Total Yr 1 5,400.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 13,900.00 Yr 2 5,400.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 13,900.00 Yr 3 6,900.00 1,500.00 6,125.00 3,000.00 17,525.00 Totals 17,700.00 4,500.00 14,125.00 9,000.00 45,325.00 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve Andrew Maylor's contract with salary and benefit package. Vote approved by Roll Call Vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. ADJOURMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by William Gordon,to move out of Executive Session. Vote approved 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Adele J.Johnson,Administrative Secretary Executive Session: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A§21(a) (1):To discuss an individual,public officer,employee or staff member's reputation,character,physical condition or mental health (requires 48 hour advanced written notice to the individual) (2):Strategy session for negotiations,collective bargaining sessions,or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel(Use reason 2 for strategy or negotiations with non-union personnel and for actual bargaining sessions with unions) (3):Strategy session with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting will hurt Committee's bargaining or litigating position&the chair so declares.(Use reason 3 forstrategy related to union contracts and for litigation.) (4):Security personnel or device deployment or strategy (5):Investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints (6):Consider purchase,exchange,lease or value of real estate if open discussion would hurt Committee's negotiating position (7):Comply with any general law,special law,or federal grant-in-aid requirements (8):Consider or interview applicants by a preliminary screening committee (9):Meet or confer with mediator (10):Discuss trade secrets My name is Cameron MacDonald and I am a member of Boyscout Troop 87 here in North Andover. I began Boy Scouts in second grade at the age of 7 as a Wolf Cub and after all my years in the troop, I have come to the point where I am working towards the highest rank of Eagle Scout and need your help to complete my Eagle Scout Project. I want to work on a project that as well as being beneficial to my community, is something that I'm interested in. My Eagle Scout project will include repairs and additions to Aplin Community Skate Park, located at 77 Clarendon Street, North Andover. The Aplin Skate Park is also host to a baseball field, basketball court and swing sets. Currently the skate park is fairly empty and has become under-used because of it's state of repair and lack of useful skating ramps, boxes or other skate park features. It is the only place locally that you can skate for free and I want to upgrade the conveniently-located skate park to be a usable, fun, and safe spot for skaters to enjoy. The repairs I plan to make are needed to make the area enjoyable, and have needed to happen for a long time. I will fill in cracks in the asphalt at the base of the existing pyramid and large ramp on the asphalt area. I also plan to fix up jagged edges and reshape the speed ramp and volcano with asphalt. These repair items will make a big difference to the usability of the park. As for the additions, I plan on increasing the overall dimension of a narrow section of asphalt and the size of the volcano. The biggest addition to the park and the biggest part of my project will be to construct and place a quarter-pipe in the park area. The quarter-pipe will draw in skaters to actually want to use the park. The town's skating community will directly benefit from this and will not have to skate on the street or in other areas of town not designed for skating. The park is centrally-located and open to all North Andover residents and is free—it will be a safe spot skate spot project, similar to the initiative in California that Rob Dyrdek has created in association with youth programs in that state. Mine will be on a smaller scale and designed for the New England skater. I thank you for the consideration and opportunity to complete my Eagle Scout Project. ) Sincerely, w Cameron MacDonald, Life Scout and junior As ' t t Scoutmaster e_7Y5 110 OFFICE OF TOWN WAN r a. NORTH q p ti L e o e Q.0 O i � X Y pyq ' y SSACH INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: James Purcell DATE: October 31, 2011 Interim Town Manager FROM: Ray Santilli Assistant TownMafiager SUBJ: Acceptance of Donations At their next scheduled meeting, it is respectfully requested that the Board of Selectmen formally accept the following donations from the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. to the Youth & Recreation Services Department: o $40,700 for various equipment including Weight Room equipment - $24,100 AV and Media equipment - $4,400 Computer Room equipment - $4,600 Game Room equipment - $7,600 o $6,005 to provide scholarships for children who cannot afford the annual Youth Center membership fee. This amount will be deposited into the Youth & Recreations Services revolving fund. o $11,600 to fund a part-time Administrative Assistant position. This is an annual donation and will be deposited into a special account specifically set up for this purpose. The Board is requested to vote and formally approve the three donations separately. Attachments (3) October 14-2ol 1 The JOSEPH N. HER MANN YOUTH CENTER In , 1%.-Ir. Ray Santilli _ _- Assistant Town Manager Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01$ 1 Dear Mr. Santilli; i ani pleased to inform you that the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. has approved the following equipment donations to the North Andover Youth wid Recreation Services: Project Fame Approximate Cost Wei& room equipment 524,100 AN and Media equipment I $4,400 Computer rtae3m equipment ' $4# 600 Cr�une room equipment X7,600 This equipnicnt [)as been purchased by the Joseph N. IIermann Youth Center, Inc.. and is free of any liens and encumbratiecs. Our organization has appro�;ed the transfer, to the Town of North Ando%,er Yotxth.and Recreation Services Department, of ail its rights, titles and interests in the above iteMS Please let me know if there is any additional inl:onnation that you require from our ,organization. Sincerely. David C. Sharp, President cc Mr. Rick Gorman, Director. North Allover Yowh Seil ices -MT. Chris Hanson, Treasurer, Joseph N. Hemiann Youth Center, Inc P.O. Box 215, North Aiidover, 1vIA 01845 136ard of L7irecton 201112012 David Sham,President#(,hris Hanson, 1- asurer Joe Bames 4.tewine Caron#Ken Ctmnully4,Eric Eisenberg e Susan Lucy William N11100-so"+Jay Capo Tale + Frank Ke.nneally� Donald Romano♦Susan 'icandore Elie , The JOSEPH N. HERMANN YOUTH CENTER Jric . October 14. 2011 Nlr. Ray Stuitilli Assistant Tome M mager Tovvil of North Andover 120.Main Street North Andover. NIA 01845 Dear-Mr. Santilli: I am pleased to infix mi you that tice Joseph N. Heimann Youth Center. Inc. has approved a contribution (o North Andover Youth and Recreations ScrVires ill till Mount of$6.005.00_ Our organization conducts various fimdraising;activities to support the youth of our ToNvn, Certain doctors have contributed huids to Provide scholarships for children who cannot afford the amival fee, As of the end of our (asst (fiscal year, eve have i.ollected 56,005 its Scholarship donations. Our Board believes that the intent of our donors would be best served by transferring these fl-ancls to the North Andover Youth and Recreation Services revoli ing account, Our expectation is that these funds %V111 be used to subsidize the cast of providing schol-arsllips to deserving members. PIe,isc let me know if(here is any additional inli�rartationthat yriu require from our or atiifataOn. Siciccrcati, David C. Sharp, President cc Mr. Rick CiC mimi. Director. North Andover Youth Services Mr. Chris.Hanson, Treasurer. Joseph N, IIernman Yout}1 Center. file P.O, Box 215. North Andover.AIN 0I K� Beard ofDircctors 201112012 David Sharp, Vresidcnt o Chris Hanson.Treasurer Joe Banies 4 Jeanne Caron 8 Ken Connolly+ Lric Eisenberg*Susan Lim,%, William A•1asterson +jay cuporale 4 Frank Kenneally# Donald Romano #Susan Random- flit ,10SEPH N. HERNMANN YOUTH CENTER Inc October I 4, 2411 N—4r. Ray 5antilli Assistant Town Manager Tote of North Andover 170.Main Street North Andover. MA 01 845 Dear Mr. Santilli: 1 am pleased to inlorm you that the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, lnc, has approved a North Andover Youth and Recreation Services funding request in the amount ofS1 1,600,00. Our Board's approval of this request stipulates that the donation will be made to the Town of North Andov&Youth and Recreation Servit;e5 revolving Rind and that the procceds Mil be used exclusively to fund a part-time Adnvnistrative Assistant, It is our intention and understanding that this Administrative Assistant witl provide support services to hick Gonnan and his staff: Our Board support.~ the continued'funding of this position in order to minimize tine administrative burden on the Youth Ser-Vices staff, `this administrative support will enable the Staff to conlinue (hell focus on providing services to the youth of North Andover. Please let me know if there is any additional informution that you require from our org,-Mization. ,Sincerely, David C. Sharp, Pfesident cc 'qtr. hick Gorman, Director. North Andover Youth Serf ices X1r. Claris Flanson. "1 rea,urer. Joseph N. Ilermann Youth Center_ Inc P.O. Box 215, North Andover, MA 01845 Board of Dircctors 20 10!201 1 David Sharp, President.+Chris IIansoit_Trea:,carer Joe fhmeq+Jeanne Carc3n + Ken Connolly+Eric Liseiihcrg+Suswi Luny W111iP,m Masterson*Jay Capanile a Frank Kcnneally 4 Donald Romano+Susan Sezwdore October 31, 2011 James Purcell,Town Manager — --- 120 Main St North Andover, Ma. 01845 - d Mr. Purcell, 0FiCE OF 1'aVv�p' K 1�11ANAOL On behalf of the North Andover Festival Committee and the North Andover Police Association I am requesting the Board of Selectmen to approve our request to use Main St., Elm St., Water St. and Sutton St. on Saturday Nov. 26th for the annual Santa Parade.The parade will start at 12:00 pm at the North Andover Middle School and should finish the route by 2:00 pm. We will utilize sign boards and local media to notify the public about road closures prior to the date of the parade and during the parade. I am also requesting that the Board of Selectmen limit the distribution of candy.The only method of distribution of candy will be by hand. No candy will be thrown from vehicles or by persons on foot. I am also requesting that the Board of Selectmen require participants younger than age 15 who are riding on a float or trailer to be properly seated and secure without having legs or arms extended over the sides of the float or trailer.These requests are due to safety concerns for viewers and participants. The parade will form at 11:00 AM at the Middle School and proceed down Main St. to Elm St. From Elm St. the parade will turn left on to Water St. and then merge back on to Main St. and continue until Sutton St. where it will disband. If there are any questions please contact me. As in years past all Town Officials are invited and welcomed to march in the parade. I expect this year's parade to meet or exceed the participation we had last year and continue our goal of growing so that this parade becomes a signature event not only in North Andover but in the entire Merrimack Valley. Sincerely, s Sgt. E.J. Foulds Appointments — November 7, 2011 Committee Applicant Appointed BI Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Judy Tymon,Town Planner Board of Selectmen North Andover's Representative (Temporary Appointment) GLCAC, Inc.Board of Directors - 2010-2011 (August 19, 2011) As adopted by the Board of Directors on By-Laws(pg. 14) Category I At pleasure of designating OfficiaVI`erm same as Term of Office from which derive Name Community Appo!nLed/Representing Date Victor Martinez Lawrence Mayor William Lanti a-March 25,2010 Joseph Parolisi Lawrence City Councilor Eileen Bernal-January 15,2010 Vacant Lawrence Nomination Secured and Candidate Info Available Vacant Methuen Nomination Secured and Candidate Info Available Vacant IMethuen Nomination Secured and Candidate Info Available Judith Yelle(1) jAndover lReginald S. §12Ezynski,Town Manager-June 25,2009 James L ons(1) N.Andover IMark H.Rees,Town Manager-October 24,2006 By-Laws(pg. 15) Category 11 'D term Limits/No town specified,KeeI2 List of Community Organizations Name Representing Bruce Baril Lawrence Lodge Elks No.65 Robert Bernier(1) Lawrence Exchange Club Dr.Thomas Perrault Methuen Rotary Club Sharon Birchall Metro Credit Union Jesse Ramirez St. Vincent de Paul Society of Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish Maria Rosati INo.Andover Council on A 'n Vacant Nominee:Ear I I Childhood Specialist Interviewed By-Laws(pg. 16) 51%of Organization represented must be Low-income Category III 1•Term Limits/Must Reside in Area Represent Name Community Representing Cheryl Ann Matthews Lawrence Head Start Policy Council Malinda McDonagh Lawrence Sacred Heart/Brookfield Street Neighborhood Association Vacant Lawrence Nominee interviewed and candidate information available Vacant Methuen Nominee interviewed and candidate information available Vacant Methuen Nominee interviewed and candidate information available Helen Ann Knepper Andover Health Advisory Council of Head Start Vacant 2 No.Andover Category l-Vacancies to be filled :Laws 1 -Lawrence Board members 15 minimuml5l maximum. Quorum 50%of non vacant 2-Methuen Fill vacancies within 60 days Category II-Vacancies to be filled Head Start Re tladons Require I -Any town One current or former Headstart parent One Fiscal Manager and/or Accountant Category M-Vacancies to be filled One Licensed Attorney" I -Lawrence One Early Childhood Specialist in Education&Development" 2-Methuen I -No.Andover (1)Resignation expected 9/30-Replacement recruitment underway (2)If No Andov recruitment fails, amend seat to go to Methuen GLCAC, INC. - PROGRAM 'TELEPHONE NUMBERS &STAFF EXTENSIONS - Sept 2011 ADMINISTRATION 681-4900 HEAD START PROGRAM ADMIN. 681-4920 DAME,CHRISTIAN,INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIR. 4700 D'ERRICO,ANNE,DIRECTOR 4620 MULCAHY,MAUREEN,PLANNING&DEVLPMT DIp, 4704 Adams, Rony,Operations Mgr 4623 Kuzmitski, Christine,Human Resources Dir. 4705 Borrero, Lourdes,Fiscal Coord. 4622 Salcedo Yvonne,Executive Assistant 4702 Chaves, Priscilla,HR Manager 4629 HR Assistant 4703 Davenport, Mattias,Admin.Asst 4626 PETERS,GEORGE,Property Director 4707 DiZoglio,Julie Ann, Executive Asst 4631 Fax Number 681-4949 Estevez, Luis,Facility/Transp Mgr 4627 Fitzgibbons,Tara, Education Mgr 4630 SECURITY-1st fl. 4694 Murray, Patricia,Child Spt Srvs Mgr 4634 FINANCE OFFICE 681-4970 Ogando, Katherine, Health Admin 4636 ROBICHAUD, RICHARD,CFO 4710 Santana, Sonia, FSS Manager 4637 Burrus,Charisse 4712 HEAD START CLASSROOM SITES Compagnone,Gail 4720 Andover St.Center 681-4927 Dinh, Katie 4718 Methuen Center 686-2208 Morin,Cathy 4713 Boys&Girls Club @ Water Street 681-4924/36 Matthes,Chung Ling 4714 The Common/Riverway&Earty HS 681-4959 Matatall,Marianne 4711 Park Street 681-4982 Quimby,Teresita 4716 Torla, Laura 4715 HEARTWAP/WEATHERIZATION 681-4955156 MICKEE,AL,DIRECTOR 4785 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 620-4737 Bermudez,Sandra 4788 EDDY,EARL, IT DIRECTOR,Computer Dept 4732 Ramos, Luz 4790 Mendoza,Wily, IT Support 4733 Rozzi, Robin 4786 Fax Number 681-4980 CHILD CARE PROGRAM 681910 LYNCH,ROBIN,DIRECTOR 4224 LEAD POISON PREVENTION 681-4940 Fitzpatrick, Kelly,Asst Director 4229 TORRES,CARMEN,DIRECTOR 4986 O'Callaghan, Rita,Billing&Intake Coord. 4225 Diaz, Ruth 4798 Lacroix,Susan, Education Supervisor 4227 Lopez, Maria 4797 Fax Number 681-4913 Vasquez, Rafael 4982 COMMUNITY FAMILY AND SUPPORT CENTER 681-4996 LIHEAP PROGRAM 681-4950 PASEK,.MAUREEN,CO-DIRECTOR 4724 SOUCY,LINDA,DIRECTOR 4763 Mulcahy,Erin,Communication Specialist 4725 Repollet,Cynthia 4768 Luz Montijo, Outreach CFCE and EPS 4726 Fax Number 681-4954 Hoffman,Emily, Pathways to Farr,Success Coord. 4729 Marchand, Pam, FSCS-FOCUS,Coord. 975-5993 x21308 MASSHEALTH 681-4978 Fleming,Mary Ann, Family Coordinator 4728 Cruz, Nina,/intake-Outreach 498814989 Russell,Dianne, ERF Coordinator 4727 Fax Number 681-4948 PROJECT SENIOR 681-681-4955 Bruno,Tony,Coordinator 4792 681.4985 MITCHELL,SUSAN,C0-DIRECTOR 4991 WIC PROGRAM/LAWRENCE 681-4960 DeLeon,Faustina,Asst Director 4992 SARVER,REBECCA,DIRECTOR 4740 Matos,Ana, Home Visitor 4993 Bradley,Anne,Senior Nutritionist 4747 Melendez,Alejita,Case Worker 4998 Lopez, Pura,Office Manager 4741 Rivera, Efisa,Case Worker 4796 Reception/Greeter 4755/4751 Tapia,Soraya,Home Visitor 4995 Breastfeeding Counselors 4745 Rodriguez, Dilenia,Comm.Coord. 4746 COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER 681-4905/490614926 Fax Number 681-4917 MELENDEZ,ISABEL,DIRECTOR METHUEN-WIC 681-4963 Rodriguez, Melissa, Intake/Referral Specialist Fax Number 681-4964 Ortiz,Wildarys, Receptionist NORTHANDOVER-WIC 68114968 Saint Hilaire, Pura, Immigration Specialist Fax Number 681-4998 Clemente League, Donovan School 682-3322 Fax Number 68114979 LAW/METH COMMUNITY COALITION MAGOON,HAROLD,DIRECTOR 9754793 LAWRENCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Fax Number 332$278 LEAD ABATEMENT PROGRAM F.Y.L(Ram.&Youth Initiative-PATCH) VEGA,STEVEN D. 620-3523 Figueroa,Maria Isabel,Coord. 332-8257 Fax Number 722-9441 Fax Number 332-8279 Appointments ® Board o,f' elect e Committee Applicant Term North Andover Sustainability Committee Abhishek "Ben" Ranjan June 30, 2014 290 Webster Woods Lane I I \Pa')Q-0 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER t�I Q'9/A OFFICE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN ID 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETT 845 i f NOR7k p tt�ao 6 Np ', Telephone(97 )688-9510 (978) 88-9556 OFFICE OF TOWN MANAOEF� SSACHUSE APPLICATION FOR TOWN BOARDSNOLUNTEER POSITIONS i i Name: ABHISHEK RANJAN Date: 10/14/2011 Address: 290 WEBSTER WOODS LANE N.ANDOVER, MA 01845-5731 Telephone: 978 681 8379 (Home) (Business) (Cell) E Mail Address: RANJANKIA @GMAIL.COM Fax: Present Business Affiliation and Work: Please see attached Education or Special Training: Please see attached Town Offices Held (in North Andover or elsewhere): Position Date Appointed Term Expired NIA Remarks: To participate in adding value to the activities in my community Board of Assessors Historical Commission Cable TV Committee MV Planning Commission Rep. Cable TV Access, Board of Directors Neighborhood Cons. District Comm. Community Preservation Committee Old Center Historic District Comm. Conservation Commission Planning Board Council on Aging Poet Laureate Committee Cultural Council Registrar of Voters, Board of Disability Issues, Commission on Stevens Estate, Board of Trustees Emergency Management Agency X Sustainability Committee Festival Committee Youth & Recreation Council Greater Lawrence Sanitary District Rep. Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Health Special Committee ABHISHEK "BEN" RANJAN 290 WEBSTER WOODS LN NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845-5731 (978) 681-8379 BACKGROUND I have been a resident of North Andover since 1982 and graduate of the North Andover public school system. In addition, I have experience in management and industrial processes pertaining to the matter at hand. And would now like the opportunity to implement the ideas from those learnt processes to benefit my community. EDUCATION University of Massachusetts at Lowell: College of Management Lowell, MA MBA PT— In Progress University of Massachusetts at Lowell: Department of Chemistry Lowell, MA MS Spring 2004 Colby College: Dual concentration in Anthropology and Chemistry Waterville, ME BA Spring 1999 APPLICABLE COMPANY/WORK EXPERIENCES WR GRACE: Department of R&D: Division of Construction Products: Renewable/Green material analysis -Awarded for work in pursuit of patent candidacy in New Product Development on Grace Day August 2008. Patent pursued topic was Industrial application of: 1) Fly Ash transformation from industrial byproduct to starting material for construction material 2) Re-formulation of current company products with substituted material coming from green or industrial byproduct sources RANJAN, INC dba GENERAL NUTRITION CENTERS (General Manager for a pair of locations in Massachusetts) -Including but not limited to sales, marketing, financials, logistics and CRM with personal &electronic communication mediums in order to increase ROI -Creation, revision and audits of standard, third-party and convention invoices, balance sheets, monthly sales tax forms, recalls and others as required -Acquired communication skills for understanding, presenting, promoting products and their applications -Served as primary liaison amongst customer, associates, vendors, product representatives, corporate and state offices -Modified Corporate Marketing Strategy and Layout based on knowledge of location specific demographics and demand -Re-angled product line merchandise and acquisitioned new products and new vendors for the purpose of retaining and then increasing customer base. VOLUNTEER ACTITIVITIES American Red Cross— Beverly Chapter Administrative, Office, Logistical and Health& Safety Beverly, MA (Est. end 10/2011) Current -Certified Instructor for CPR/AED & FA for Adult, Child and Infant for general public 2010 -Independently took initiative to recycle office items (electronics and furniture: medium and large) from several locations in 2009 and 2010 at no cost to the location in order to increase usable real estate floor space The Boys and Girls Club of Lawrence Lawrence, MA Current "ORT11 O . .. > �y. �DAAi9D�� q' '..4. $SRCIdUS TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER SPECIAL TO WN MEETING-NO VEMBER 15, 2011 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of North Andover: GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in compliance with Chapter 39 of the General Laws, as amended, and our North Andover Town Bylaws and requirements of the Town Charter, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover who are qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the North Andover High School Auditorium 430 Osgood Street on Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 7:OOPM then and there to act upon the following articles: Article 1. Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012- School Roofs Replacement— Green Repair Program. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012 voted by the Town under Article 27 at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting to increase the appropriations for item 4, "Middle School Roof Replacement" and item 11, "Sargent School Roof Replacement" by approximately $700,000, more or less; that with respect to the additional appropriations above, such proposed repair projects would materially extend the useful life of the schools and preserve assets that otherwise are capable of supporting the required educational programs; to further amend the Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012 such that the original appropriation and the additional amounts appropriated for these school projects are to be expended under the direction of the School Committee; that the Town of North Andover acknowledges that the Massachusetts School Building Authority's ("MSBA") grant program is a non-entitlement, discretionary program based on need, as determined by the MSBA, and any project costs the Town of North Andover incurs in excess of any grant approved by and received from the MSBA shall be the sole responsibility of the Town of North Andover; provided further that any grant that the Town of North Andover may receive from the MSBA for the Projects shall not exceed the lesser of(1) forty-seven and 42/100 percent (47.42%) of eligible, approved project costs, as determined by the MSBA, or (2) the total maximum grant amount determined by the MSBA; and that the amount of borrowing authorized pursuant to this vote shall be reduced by any grant amount set forth in the Project Funding Agreement that may be executed between the Town of North Andover and the MSBA; to determine whether these additional appropriations shall be raised by transfer of unexpended bond proceeds, by borrowing or otherwise to determine pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws and Chapter 59-5C of the General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover, will vote to have the following condition added to it: "provided that this appropriation and debt authorization be contingent upon passage of a 1 Proposition 2 '/2 debt exclusion referendum under General Laws Chapter 59,Section 21C(k)"; or to take any other action relative there to. Board of Selectmen Motion: Being Drafted by Bond Counsel Required Vote: 2/3rds Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Article 2. Reduce Bonding Authorization — Kittredge School Fire Sprinklers To see if the Town will vote to amend the Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2011 voted by the Town under Article 28 at the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, to decrease the original appropriation and bonds authorized for item 12, "Fire Sprinkler Syst. Kittredge School" of $450,000 by $210,000, such that the revised total appropriation and bonds authorized for item 12 are $240,000, and that the total appropriation and bonds authorized under Article 28 are reduced accordingly; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Motion: Move to adopt Article 2 as printed in the warrant. Required Vote: 2/3rds Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Article 3. Transfer of Funds into the Stabilization Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer $ 250,000 from the June 30, 2011 certified Free Cash into the Stabilization Fund; or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Motion: Move to adopt Article 3 as printed in the warrant. Required Vote: 2/3rds Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action 2 Article 4. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. To see if the Town will vote to authorize payment of the following unpaid bills from prior years, by respective departments, using appropriations of the current fiscal year: Prior Year Invoices Dept Vendor Amount Comments DPW Andover Electric 205.25 Invoice was misplaced Town OCE 29.00 Short Paid Invoice from Last Clerk Year in Error Stevens Andover Electric 356.25 Invoice was misplaced Estate Water Quality Fire 125.00 Invoice was misplaced Protection Police Pamet Software 900.00 Amount not covered by prior year grant Police Cameron Office 274.88 Submitted inv for payment but Supplies check never got issued Fire Verizon 2,545.89 Fire department thought the Police department was responsible for charges School Staff Development 319.00 Received invoice September 8, for Educators 2011 School NE Medical Billing 10.72 Received invoice August 10, 2011 School James Mealey 1,475.26 Backup not available until after year end School Susanne Austin 100.00 Backup not available until after year end School JBG Educational 253.75 Received invoice July 22, 2011 Group School Chris Hottel 299.00 Received request for reimbursement July 25,011 School Verizon 1,657.23 Received invoices October 2011 TOTAL 8,551.23 Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen 3 Motion: Move to adopt Article 4 as printed in the warrant. Required Vote: 9/10ths (Nine Tenth) Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Article 5. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 2, 2°d Paragraph — Abatement of Taxes less than Ten Dollars. To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 2, 2"d paragraph, which reads as follows: In cities and towns which accept the provisions of this paragraph, no tax shall be collected if the actual tax due is less than ten dollars. If a tax committed to the collector is unpaid and is less than ten dollars, the collector shall request in writing that the assessors abate the tax. Upon receipt of such request, the assessors shall forthwith abate such tax and certify such abatement in writing to the collector. Said certificate of abatement shall discharge the collector from further obligation to collect the tax so abated. Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Motion: Move to Accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Las Chapter 60 Section 2, 2"d Paragraph. Required Vote: Majority Vote Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Article 6. Petition the General Court — Amend North Andover Town Charter — Chapter 8, Section 5-5 — Recall of Elective Officers. To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to change the Town Charter, Chapter 8 (Elections), Section 5 (Recall of Elective Officers), subsection 5, which specifies the timing of events after submission of a successful recall petition, by adding the underlined language and removing the text shown as stricken in the following text: 8-5-5 If the petition shall be found and certified by the Town Clerk to be sufficient he shall submit the same with his certificate to the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen shall, within three working days, give written notice by registered mail of the receipt of the certificate to the officer sought to be recalled and shall, if the officer does not resign within five days thereafter, order an election to be held on a date fixed by them not less than €er-ty- Ftw sixty-four (64) nor more than ' ninety (90) days after the date of the Town Clerk's certificate that a sufficient petition has been filed; provided, however, that if any other town election is to occur within nine", one hundred100 days after the date of the certificate, the Board of Selectmen shall postpone the holding of the recall election to the date of such other election. Or to take any other action relative thereto. 4 Motion: Move to adopt Article 6 as printed in the warrant. Required Vote: Majority Vote Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Board of Selectmen Article 7. Petition the General Court-Amend North Andover Town Charter Chapter 3-1-2 —Vacancies in the Office of Selectmen. To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to change the Town Charter by adding the underlined language and removing the text shown as stricken: Amend Chapter 3-1-2 as follows: 3-1-2 with ZIIG 3-1-2 When a vacancy occurs in the office of selectman, the remaining selectmen may at any time prior to the next town election appoint a qualified person to serve as selectman until such election, at which election the voters shall elect a selectman to serve for the unexpired portion if any, of the original term. Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Motion: Move that the Town vote to borrow under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, $1,300,000 to fund the acquisition of two Fire Trucks and related equipment. Required Vote: Majority Vote Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Article 8. Petition the General Court — Age Exemption — Amy McCarthy — Police Officer. To see if the Town will vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that Amy McCarthy shall be eligible to have her name certified for original appointment to the position of police officer for the Town of North Andover, not withstanding her having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. Amy McCarthy shall be eligible for appointment to the position of police officer in the Town of North Andover if she otherwise qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws, any regulations of the civil service commission, and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover; or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Eric Sewade and others Motion: Move to adopt Article 8 as printed in the warrant. Required Vote: Majority Vote 5 Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action Article 9. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L Section 2(a) — Local Meals Excise Tax. To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L Section 2 (a) to impose a local meals excise; or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Mark Rodgers and others Motion: Move to adopt Article 9 as printed in the warrant. Required Vote: Majority Vote Recommendations: Board of Selectmen: Action Finance Committee: Action 6 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS 01845 IAORTH Tracy M. Watson, Chairman °�<��`° bq�o TEL. (978)688-9510 William F. Gordon oA FAX(978)688-9556 Rosemary Connelly Smedile „ www.townofnorthandover.coni Donald B. Stewart o •' SSACHUSE DRAFT TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER NOTICE TO MOTORISTS ALL NIGHT WINTER PARKING BAN WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON DECEMBER 1,2011,AT 12:01 AM In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 22, of the General Laws,the following parking regulation shall go into effect on December 1, 2011. 1. On or after the effective date of this ORDER,no person, except in the event of an emergency, shall park or permit any vehicle to remain unattended on any street or way in the Town of North Andover between the hours of 12:00 o'clock midnight and 6:00 o'clock AM,during the months of DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY, AND MARCH. Parking on sidewalks at any time during the year, including the period of this ORDER is not permitted,except as noted below in section 2b. 2a. During the period of this ORDER,parking is allowed so that two tires are within 12 inches of the curb or sidewalk and a minimum of twenty feet away from an intersection or ten feet from fire hydrant,on the following streets, as indicated below. Stonington Street: Parking on even side only Saunders Street: Parking on odd side only Lincoln Street: Parking on even side only Perry Street: Parking on even side only Church Street: Parking on odd side only Ashland Street: Parking on odd side only Annis Street: Parking on even side only Thorndike Road (from Sutton Street to Troy Road): Parking on odd side only Marblehead Street (from Union Street to Middlesex Street): Parking on odd side only Union Street (from Beverly Street to Marblehead Street): Parking on even side only Norman Road: Parking on even side only 2b. During the period of the ORDER parking is allowed so that two tires are within 12 inches of the curb or sidewalk and a minimum of twenty feet away from an intersection or ten feet from a fire hydrant on the even side of Beverly Street from Middlesex to Union and on the odd side from Union Street to the Dead End. (No parking on either side of Beverly from Dana Street to Middlesex Street.) The sidewalk on the odd side of Beverly Street from Middlesex to Union Street is closed during the period of this ORDER. Residents may park on this sidewalk so long as no part of the vehicle is on the roadway. 3. Any violation of this ORDER shall be punished by a fine of$25.00. 4. EXCEPTION: If there is not a snowstorm, the above parking ban does not have to be observed on Christmas Eve December 24,2011, and New Year's Eve, December 31, 2011. 5. No parking will be allowed in municipal parking lots for more than 48 hours. Vehicles in violation will be towed at the owner's expense. 6. No snow or ice shall be deposited upon any portion of a way open to public travel Per order of the North Andover Board of Selectmen Robertson, Karen From: Carney, John Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2011 9:54 AM To: Robertson, Karen Cc: Gallagher, Paul Subject: RE: Annual Winter Parking Ban The Police Department agrees with the Winter Parking Ban draft for 2011-2012 as written. Lt. John Carney Operations Division Commander North Andover Police Department 1475 Oseood Street North Andover, MA 01845 978-683-3168 icarney(_na d.us From: Robertson, Karen Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 12:45 PM To: Gallagher, Paul; Melnikas, Andrew; Thibodeau, Bruce Cc: Carney, John; Barry, Nancy Subject: Annual Winter Parking Ban Attached is a draft Winter Parking Ban for 2011—2012. No changes were made from last year. Please review and provide this office with a recommendation. Thank you. Karen A. Robertson Administrative Assistant Town Manager's Office 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 978-688-9512 978-688-9556- Fax krobertson@townofnorthandover.com .r,):.,r.:S�r;ol�q >f office r:as detenn'11A"hat nlost enr ds to�4r a from a,d oilff:ial;arc f u' ,i,, re. c http://www.sec.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm, 1 F pORTH 1 " O`,t�ao 6•.t.0 0 T 9SSACHUS�� INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: October 24, 2011 TO: Karen Robertson, Administrative Assistant FROM: Bruce Thibodeau, Director of Public Works CC: RE: Winter Parking Ban The Division of Public Works is aware of and recommends continuing the parking ban for 2011- 2012. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fire Department Fire Prevention Office Central Fire Headquarters 124 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Telephone (978) 688-9593 FAX(978)688-9594 Andrew Melnikas Fire Chief amelnikas a,TownoflV rthAiidover.corn Lt Frederick McCarthy Fire Prevention Officer EMcCarthv@townofnorthandovei-.com Date: November 4, 2011 To: Adele Johnson From: Andrew Melnikas, Fire Chief Re: Parking Ban 2011-2012 The Fire Department has reviewed the plans related to the parking ban in the calendar years 2011 to 2012 . We do not have any fire safety issues with this proposal. Respectfully, Chief Andrew Melnikas All: As you recall we prepared a letter indicating the Coalitions concerns with potential legislative changes to the Evergreen provisions nullified by the recent SJC decision. I have learned that the Governor's supplemental budget included continuation of the evergreen provision with retroactive provisions, which was one of our major concerns. Section 6 of the supplemental budget amends Chapter 150E. I have modified the letter that was send out before for your comments with reference to this budget amendment. I would ask that you review it and if you still support this effort the Coalition can send it to the legislative delegation. If agreed we need to decide on the best method to send the letter considering the difficulty of getting all the coalition member in the room at the same time to sign the letter and send it in a timely basis. Options are: I. I can sign it on behalf of the Coalition 2. Mayor Kezer can sign as Chair of the Coalition 3. We can send the letter around for electronic signatures I Please indicate support for sending the letter and the recommended method for signature. Dennis Dennis A. DiZoglio Executive Director I Merrimack Valley Planning Commission B-111 would reverSG S13J.G's ver r By Katie Segerin are in force until a new con- state law governing public- leaders, the MMA argues supplemental budget tract is signed, are therefore sector collective bargaining, that the proposal "would be bill filed by the gover- invalid, the court found. to state that a collective extremely disruptive and nor on Aug. 25 includes a The court wrote that the bargaining agreement may costly to many cities and provision that would essen- limitation "serves several remain in effect until a new towns throughout Massa- tially reverse a Supreme Ju- important and beneficial one is reached. The lan- chusetts." dicial Court decision and purposes." The court also guage would make the pro- "Retroactively reinstating allow "evergreen" clauses in noted that, under Section 9 vision retroactive, meaning evergreen provisions would public-sector collective bar- of Chapter 150E, the par- that many local personnel be enormously disruptive," gaining contracts. ties to a collective bargain- decisions made since the the MMA wrote, "as all pre Last October, the SJC ing agreement are still able SJC ruling could be subject vious management decisions ruled that state law (Ch. to agree to "bridge agree- to appeals or grievances fol- during this time, including 150E) is clearly written to ments" to preserve contract lowing arbitration proce- disciplinary and administra- "limit the term of a collective terms while negotiations for dures in previously expired tive actions, layoffs and hir- bargaining agreement to not a new contract are ongoing. contracts. ing decisions, and more, more than three years." Ever- Section 6 of the gover- The MMA is asking the could be subject to retroac green clauses, which provide nor's budget bill would Legislature to reject Section tive appeals and costly arbi that all terms of a contract amend Chapter 150E, the 6. In a letter to legislative tration or court action." Page 4 TheReecon October 2011 • fTLHD North Andover Health Department Community Development Division MEMORANDUM To: Curt Bellavance, Community Dev. Director From: Susan Sawyer, Health Director Date: November 7, 2011 Re: NA Emergency Shelter after action report On Sunday October 30, 2011, at 4PM, the Emergency Management Dir. Jeff Coco informed the Health Department staff that he was arranging the opening of a shelter and was in need of our assistance. The hospitality of the NA Senior Center was requested due to its familiarity to the public, the warm accommodations, food preparation facility and it available technology. The shelter was open for business starting at 7:00 on Sunday, October 30 and ran continuously (24/7) for three full days, until Wednesday at 8:OOPM. Complete coverage was given by the Health Department's Nurse, Inspector and Director. During those hours, all meals and overnight care were provided to all in need. At its height there were 35 people fed on Monday night and nine spent the night on cots or in chairs. During the day the senior center staff, led by Donna Delaney, assisted residents who dropped by. Donna and her entire staff ensured and assisted in providing the public access to; utilize the town computers, get updated on news reports, get a meal or simply to stay warm. Dozens of citizens took advantage of this opportunity in addition to the regular attendees at the center. Debra Rillahan, the NA Public Health Nurse, provided comfort to all of the overnight guests, many of which were in need of special medical attention. Her role in emergency preparedness activities over the past decade was highly utilized in the execution of the overnight shelter set up. Michele Grant, the NA Health Inspector, not only covered the overnight stays and personal comfort to the guests, she single handedly arranged for wonderful and healthy meals for the guests at the shelter. Michele's call for assistance from numerous food establishments were met with great enthusiasm and cooperation. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com Donations were received from the following: Bueno Bistro Dunkin Donuts Main Street Good Day Cafe Jimmy's Pizza Mediterranean Villa Joe Fish Luci's Cafe Perfecto's Stachey's Star Pizza Tripoli's Van Otis The NA Senior Center kitchen facility and its supplies were also provided and used. Along with me, the Health staff rotated in coverage and worked as a team and succeeded in providing a safe place for those in need during this power emergency. This could only have been accomplished with the assistance by the NA Senior Center staff,North Andover Fire Department and the North Andover Emergency Management staff. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9540 Fax 978.688.8476 Web www.townofnorthandover.com