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Home My WebLink About2019-04-08 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES April 8, 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, Rosemary Smedile, Acting Town Manager Lyne Savage, Deputy Town Manager, Denise Casey and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Mary Stewart of 52 Prospect Street stated she thought the write in campaign for the election was underhanded and hoped no board members spearheaded it. Rosemary Smedile thanked everyone for their support and stated she was grateful to be reelected. Regina Kean stated, that to her knowledge, no member of the board had anything to do with the write in campaign. Joe McCarthy of the Council in Aging asked if seniors were represented on the committee for the design of the new Senior Center. Melissa Belbusti and Jennifer Strauss of French Farm Road, stated the intersection at Route 125 and Barker Street is very dangerous with all the construction being done in the area and asked for something to be done about it. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to approve the Open Session Minutes of March 25, 2019. Motion approved 5-0. PUBLIC HEARING National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition-1985 Salem Street Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to open the public hearing to receive comments on proposed National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition for 1985 Salem Street. Motion approved 5-0. David Boucher from National Grid explained the pole petition for 1985 Salem Street. They are relocating an existing pole. The Board was concerned about the site lines and pointed out the condition from the police department. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to close the public hearing to receive comments on proposed National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition for 1985 Salem Street. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition #27359713 for 1985 Salem Street, as presented. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS FY20 Community Preservation Committee recommendations Denevan O’Connell, vice chair of the Community Preservation Committee, will be present to explain the recommended projects for Town Meeting. Update on Route 125 traffic signal and other DPW projects DPW Director Jim Stanford and Assistant Director, John Borgesi, gave a summary of the current DPW projects. Mr. Stanford explained that the state wants to restrict Beacon Hill Boulevard by making it a right turn only coming onto Route 125. Mr. Stanford will be speaking with the residents in the area to discuss that proposal. Update on Recreation Complex Deputy Town Manager, Denise Casey, gave an update regarding the Recreation Complex. Board of Selectmen Minutes April 8, 2019 2 Update on Senior Center John Catlin, the architect for the Senior Center, and Town Planner, Jean Enright, presented the building plans for the new Senior Center. Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule The Board set their schedule of meetings for May through December. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Dolly Miller to renew the fortune teller license for Psychic Readings at 163 Turnpike Street Dolly Miller was present to request the renewal for her fortune teller license. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Dolly Miller to renew the fortune teller license for Psychic Readings, 163 Turnpike Street. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS rd Request of the Samaritans of the Merrimack Valley to use Willow Street and Flagship Drive for the 3 Annual “Walk for Hope” on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 8:30AM-12:00PM Robert Autieri and Debbie Helms presented their request for the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley to use Willow Street and Flagship Drive on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 8:30AM to 12:00PM for their “Walk for Hope”. All relevant departments reviewed and had no issues. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of The Samaritans of the Merrimack Valley to hold the Walk for Hope charity event on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 8:30AM to 12:00PM, as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Request of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common for the Annual Sheep Shearing Festival on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 6:00AM to 6:00PM, to close Mass. Ave. and Academy Road from Osgood Street to Academy Road from 7:00AM to 6:00PM and to waive all fees Jeff Coco, chairman of the Festival Committee, present the request for approval to use the Town Common on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 6:00AM to 6:00PM for the Sheep Shearing Festival and for the Board to waive all permit fees. They are also requesting that Massachusetts Avenue from Osgood Street to Academy Road by closed to traffic from 7:00AM to 6:00PM. All relevant Town Departments reviewed and had no issues. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common for the Annual Sheep Shearing Festival on May 19, 2019 from 6:00AM to 6:00PM, to close Massachusetts Avenue from Osgood Street to Academy Road to traffic from 7:00AM to 6:00PM and to waive all permit fees. Motion approved 5-0. CITIZEN PETITION (taken out of order) Article 26- Special Act-Change in Liquor Quota Mike Xenakis explained his citizen petition to increase the liquor license quota. Mike’s Market has a beer and wine license but wants to expand to sell spirits. CONSENT ITEMS (continued) Discussion regarding the Stevens Estate Acting Town Manager, Lyne Savage, provided additional information regarding the bookings at the Stevens Estate. As indicated at the last meeting, the financial burden of maintaining the Stevens Estate is no longer sustainable. There has been a steady decline in bookings over the last year and not enough future bookings to offset the costs of keeping the estate open. A second Request for Proposals was st issued on March 20, 2019 for the sale or lease of the Stevens Estate. Bids are due on May 1. The Acting Town Manager is recommending the Board vote to stop accepting reservations for events as of January 1, 2020. Board of Selectmen Minutes April 8, 2019 3 Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen place a temporary moratorium on accepting reservations for events at the Stevens Estate as of January 1, 2020, until the bids from the Request for Proposals are received. Motion approved 5-0. Vote to waive right of first refusal for affordable Unit 216 at 4 Harvest Drive The Citizens’ Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has notified the Town that the affordable housing unit at 4 Harvest Drive, Unit 216 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) is up for sale. It was recommended that the Board not exercise its right of first refusal. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen decline the right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 4 Harvest Drive, Unit 216. Motion approved 5-0. Town Meeting Warrant recommendations-Articles 6, 12, 24, 26-31 and Special Town Meeting Articles 3 and 4 The options for recommendation are Favorable Action, Unfavorable Action, Take No Action or To be Made at Town Meeting. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 6. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 12. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen make a recommendation at Town Meeting on Article 24. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 26. Motion approved 4-1. Ms. Kean opposed. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 27. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 28. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 29. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 30. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Article 31. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Article 3. Motion approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen recommend favorable action on Special Town Meeting Article 4. Motion approved 5-0. 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant Included in the packets was the draft of the 2019 Annual Town Meeting Warrant which includes the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. Vote to open the warrant Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen open the 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion approved 5-0. Acceptance of the warrant Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen accept the 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Vote to close the warrant Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen close the 2019 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS None Board of Selectmen Minutes April 8, 2019 4 TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Acting Town Manager, Lyne Savage, congratulated Deputy Town Manager, Denise Casey, for receiving the International City/County Management Association Mentor Award. Snow Budget Acting Town Manager, Lyne Savage, reviewed the funds spent this year on snow and ice. Job posting/vacancy log The Board was given the latest job posting/vacancy. SELECTMAN’S UPDATES/COMMENTS Chairwoman Kean announced she accepted the American Red Cross Heroes award on behalf of the Town for the response to the gas crisis. Phil DeCologero thanked Rick Gorman and Sally Finnemore for their work in bringing the young merchant’s fair to the Youth Center. ADJOURNMENT Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to adjourn the meeting at 9:45p.m. Motion approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes of March 25, 2019 National Grid Pole Petition CPC list of approved projects Senior center plans DPW memorandum Board of Selectmen meeting schedule Walk for Hope Request Sheep Sheering request Fortune teller renewal application Affordable unit resale letter Citizen petition Draft Town Meeting warrant Snow budget