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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-11 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES March 11, 2019 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The open session meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Regina Kean, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing Chairman, Chris Nobile, Richard Vaillancourt (remote participation), Rosemary Smedile, Acting Town Manager Lyne Savage, Deputy Town Manager, Meghan Jop, Assistant Town Manager, Denise Casey and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Deborah Dajar spoke on behalf of the condominium association at 865 Turnpike Street, asking the Licensing Board, if they approved the Class II license for Green Light Auto, to include the language from the state trooper regarding the restrictions. Joe Reardon, 62 Parker Street, voiced his concern about the lights and turf field at the new recreation complex. Jamal Vargas, 49 Parker Street, stated he was concerned about the health of the children. Maryann Legal, 26 Hemlock Street, stated lights are an intrusion and concerned about the artificial turf. Kim Reardon, 62 Parker Street, concerned about permitted uses (hours, time of year). A resident of School Street stated she was concerned about lights and the artificial turf field. Steve Legal, 26 Hemlock Street stated that they were told the gates and fence would stay but the plan does not show them staying. Rebecca Driscoll, 56 Meadow Lane, stated she was concerned about traffic. Lee Blumel, 53 Bradstreet Road ask why the rush? A resident of 50 Parker Street asked about fireworks on the turf and stated the money approved for the field should be used to clean up the town. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS (taken out of order) Update on Recreation Complex Denise Casey, Assistant Town Manager, updated the Board regarding the recreation complex. Rick Green addressed the concerns raised by abutters. Terry Holland of the Fields Committee, indicated the complex was never meant for adult groups to use the fields at night. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 21, 2019, as present. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to approve the Open Session Minutes of February 25, 2019, as present. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS (continued) Traffic Study Police Chief Charles Gray explained the ongoing traffic study the department is conducting. CONSENT ITEMS (taken out of order) Stevens Pond update and 2019 fees Rick Gorman, Director of Youth & Recreation Services, gave the Board an update regarding Stevens Pond. Mr. Gorman recommends an increase in all fees, except the senior citizen pass as most fees have not been raised in a decade. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen set the Stevens Pond fees for 2019 the same as the fees for 2018. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS (continued) Update on business branding Lauren Burt of Cashman & Katz presented the ideas for branding North Andover. The Board discussed the desire to have the colors of any logo be black and red. 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 11, 2019 CONSENT ITEMS (continued) Discussion regarding salary range for Town Manager position The Board discussed salary ranges for the Town Manager position. Denise Casey, Assistant Town Manager, provided the board with a list of towns and the town manager salaries. The average salary was $203,000. Ms. Smedile was concerned about setting the salary too high for someone who may not currently be a town manager. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen set the base salary for Town Manager position at $190,000. Motion approved 4-1. Ms. Smedile opposed. Appointment of Adrienne Goldman to the Sustainability Committee The Appointment Subcommittee recommended Adrienne Goldman be appointed to the Sustainability Committee. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen appoint Adrienne Goldman to the Sustainability Committee. Motion approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS (taken out of order) Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Green Light Auto Transport, LLC for a Class II license at 865 Turnpike Street The applicants were present and indicated they would not be storing any vehicles on site and would be selling only to wholesale dealers and not individual consumers. All relevant departments have reviewed the request. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the Class II license for Green Light Auto Transport, LLC at 865 Turnpike Street, with restrictions as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Smolak Farms for a one day wine and malt license for a dinner at the farm stand on March 16, 2019 from 5:30PM to 9:30PM Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the one day wine and malt license for a dinner at the farm stand at Smolak Farms from 5:30PM to 9:30PM on March 16, 2019, as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Merrimack College for four Special Annual Liquor Licenses Merrimack Athletic Complex Duane Stadium Rogers Center for Performing Arts Sakowich Campus Center Nicholas McDonald, General Counsel for Merrimack College presented the request. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College explained the security procedures. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the four Special Annual Liquor Licenses for Merrimack College, as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Included in the packets was a draft of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Three citizen petitions were filed prior to the deadline. Vote to open the warrant Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen open the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion approved 5-0. Acceptance of the warrant Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen accept the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Motion approved 5-0. 3 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 11, 2019 Vote to close the warrant Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen close the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Motion approved 5-0. Welcome Guide for Board and Committee members The Board is being asked to accept the Welcome Guide that was originally presented to the Board at the meeting on September 18, 2017. Mr. Nobile agreed to check with the Massachusetts Municipal Association for additional items to add. The Board took no action. Accept donation from Helen Kondra to the Library in the amount of $1,000 Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from Helen Kondra in the amount of $1,000 to be used for library supplies. Motion approved 5-0. Accept donation from Arlene Cox to the Library in the amount of $100 Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from Arlene Cox in the amount of $100 to be used for library supplies. Motion approved 5-0. Affordable Unit Resales 70 Compass Point The Town has been notified by the monitoring agent (Tewksbury Housing Authority) that an affordable unit at Merrimac Condominiums is being listed for sale. The Town has the right of first refusal to purchase the property. It was recommended the Board waive the right of first refusal on this property. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal for 70 Compass Point. Motion approved 5-0. 180 Chickering Road, Unit 104 The Town has been notified by CHAPA that the affordable unit at Kittredge Crossing is being listed for sale. The Town has the right of first refusal to purchase the property. It was recommended the Board waive the right of first refusal on this property. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal for 180 Chickering Road, Unit 104. Motion approved 5-0. 1 Harvest Drive, Unit 303 The Town has been notified by CHAPA that the affordable unit at Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve is being listed for sale. The Town has the right of first refusal to purchase the property. It was recommended the Board waive the right of first refusal on this property. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal for 1 Harvest Drive, Unit 303. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS (continued) Update on Senior Center Project Deputy Town Manager, Meghan Jop, provided the Board with an update regarding the Senior Center project. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None Job posting/vacancy log The Board was provided with the job posting/vacancy log. 4 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 11, 2019 become the Executive Director for the Town of Wellesley. The Board thanked Ms. Jop and wished her well. ADJOURNMENT Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to adjourn the meeting at 10:40p.m. Motion approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes of February 21, 2019 Minutes of February 25, 2019 Memorandum regarding Stevens Pond Traffic study Board and committee guide Company point letter Chickering Road letter Harvest Drive letter Volunteer Form Branding presentation Cox donation letter Kondra donation letter Easement Class II application Smolak application Merrimack applicaton Draft Town Meeting Warrant Job posting/vacancy log