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2005 Annual Town Report
TABLE OF CONTENTS North Andover Service Listings Division of Community Services Our Town 3 Affirmative Action Program 50 Town Offices 4 Commission on Disability Issues 51 Town Officers and Committees 9 Housing Authority 53 General Government School Department Board of Selectmen and Town Manager 12 Superintendent of Schools/Schools Assessors Office 13 and Departments 55 Town Treasurer 14 Town Clerk 15 Town Meetings and Elections Annual Town Election, March 29, 2005 67 Community Development and Services Annual Town Meeting Minutes, May 9, 2005 69 Community Development and Services 16 Special Town Meeting Minutes, December 5, 2005 69 Animal Inspector 19 Board of Appeals for Zoning 20 Financial Reports Building Department 21 Executive Summary Revenue Status 114 Conservation Commission 22 Revenues Status 115 Council on Aging 24 Executive Summary Budget Status 120 Health Department 25 Budget Status 123 Historical Commission 27 Water FY03 Operating Results 133 Planning Department 27 Sewer FY03 Operating Results 134 Recreation Department 29 Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Stevens Memorial Library 30 FY03 Operating Results 135 Veterans' Services 34 School Enrollment on October 1 136 Youth Services Department 35 Supplement Division of Public Safety Report on Examination of Basic Emergency Management 37 Financial Statements for the Fire Department 38 Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2004 Police Department 39 Division of Public Works Division of Public Works 42 1 2 North Andover Service Listings Our Town INCORPORATED ASSESSED VALUATION April 7, 1855 Real Estate Only $4,159,757,400 Personal Property $81,016,630 SITUATION Total $4,240,774,030 About 24 miles north of Boston Latitude 42040" TAX RATE Longitude 7107" For the period from July 1,2004-June 30,2005 Residential$11.14,Commercial$13.47 COUNTY Essex TAX BILLS Tax bills are paid quarterly. Payments are due on August 1, POPULATION November 1,February 1,and May 1. If unpaid by due date, 29,054 interest will be added according to law from the date due to the date payment is made.Motor Vehicle Excise is due thirty AREA days from date of issuance. Water bills are issued quarterly Approximately 26.63 square miles and are due 30 days from date of issuance. ELEVATION ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION 91 feet.847 inches above sea level at Town Building Last Tuesday in March TOWN HALL TOWN MEETING Built in 1925 Open Town Meeting Meets in May SENATORS IN CONGRESS PRECINCT VOTING LOCATIONS* Edward Kennedy(617)565-3170 All precincts vote at North Andover High School, John Kerry(617)565-8519 430 Osgood St. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Polls open 7:00 A.M.until 8:00 P.M. John Tierney(508)531-1669 Call Town Clerk's Office at(978)688-9501 for information. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 14th Essex—Precincts 1,2,3,4,5,and 6 David M.Torrisi(617)722-2396 18th Essex—Precincts 7 and 8 Barbara A.L'Italien(617)722-2100 STATE SENATORS 1st Essex Precincts 1,4,6,and 8 Steven Baddour(617)722-1604 1st Essex and Middlesex Precincts 2,3,5,and 7 Bruce E.Tarr(617)722-1600 *Polling locations subject to change. 3 Town Offices FIRE DEPARTMENT TOWN CLERK 124 Main Street 120 Main Street Emergency: 911 PHONE: (978)688-9500 PHONE: (978)688-9590 FAX: (978)688-9557 FAX: (978)688-9594 HOURS: Monday—Friday 8:30-4:30 BUSINESS HOURS: 8:30-4:30 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION POLICE DEPARTMENT 43 High Street 566 Main Street PHONE: (978)794-1503 Emergency: 911 FAX: (978)794-0231 PHONE: (978)683-3168 HOURS: 8:00-4:30 FAX: (978)681-1172 TTY: (978)683-3168 North Andover High School HOURS: 24 hours a day 430 Osgood Street (978)794-1711 ANIMAL CONTROL North Andover Middle School PHONE: (978)693-3169 495 Main Street (978)794-1870 PUBLIC LIBRARY Atkinson Elementary School 345 Main Street I I I Phillips Brook Road PHONE: (978)688-9505 (978)794-0124 FAX: (978)688-9507 HOURS: Please call for hours Franklin Elementary School 2 Cypress Terrace (978)794-1990 PUBLIC WORKS Kittredge Elementary School 384 Osgood Street 601 Main Street PHONE: (978)685-0950 (978)794-1688 FAX: (978)688-9573 HOURS: Office 8:30-4:30 Sargent Elementary School 300 Abbott Street (978)794-3673 SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street Thomson Elementary School PHONE: (978)688-9560 266 Waverly Road FAX: (978)688-9563 (978)794-1545 HOURS: 8:30-4:30 TOWN MANAGER 120 Main Street PHONE: (978)688-9510 FAX: (978)688-9556 4 ASSESSORS COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES 120 Main Street American Disabilities Act Coordinator PHONE: (978)688-9566 FAX: (978)688-9556 CONSERVATION COMMISSION Exemption Applications 1600 Osgood Street Motor Vehicle Excise Questions PHONE: (978)688-9530 Property Assessments Wetlands Information Tax Rate Information COUNCIL ON AGING-SENIOR CENTER BOARD OF HEALTH 120R Main Street 400 Osgood Street PHONE: (978)688-9560 PHONE: (978)688-9540 HOURS: Monday—Friday 8:30-4:30 Communicable Diseases Info/Surveillance Alzheimer's Identification/Intervention Program Environmental Health Concerns Assistance Programs Food Establishment Permits/Complaints Blood Pressure Clinics Food Sanitation Training Programs Choral Group Health Screening: Blood Pressure,TB Discussion Group Home Visits Educational Programs Housing: Requirements for safe and sanitary housing Elders at Risk Influenza Fitness Programs Nuisance and Sanitation Complaints Free Pamphlets Public Swimming Pool Permits Friendly Visitor Program Rabies Vaccination Clinics: Dogs and Cats Fund-Raising Recreational Camp Permits Handicapped Accessible Subsurface Sewage Disposal: Permits and Health Care Proxy Information on Location Health Screenings Tanning&Massage Est.Permits Home Care Services Tobacco Control Program Homestead Act Vaccine Depot Immunization Programs Well Drilling Permits Income Tax Assistance Informational and Referral BUILDING DEPARTMENT Lectures 1600 Osgood Street Lending Library PHONE: (978)688-9545 Lunch Program ADA Coordinator Magazines and Newspapers Building Permits Meals on Wheels Building Information Memorials Demolition Permits Monthly Parties Fireplace&Chimney Permits Newsletter Gas Permits Outreach Masonry Permits Recreational Programs Occupancy Permits Senior/Disabled Tax Relief Program Plumbing Permits SHINE(Serving Health Insurance Needs for Elders) Relocating Structure Permits Telephone Reassurance Program Replacement Door Permits Transportation Programs: Medical&Grocery Replacement Window Permits ShoppingVolunteer Opportunities Roofing Permits Weight Maintenance Program Sealer of Weight and Measures Widows/Widowers Support Group Sign Permits Swimming Pool Permits Tent Permits Vinyl Siding Permits Woodstove Permits Zoning By-Law Enforcement/Questions 5 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES Music CDs PHONE: (978)688-4904 On-line Periodical Database Auxiliary Police Original Art for Loan Disaster Services Phonedisc Evacuation Coordination Services Photocopies (reduce and enlarge) Liaison for State and Federal Agencies Records Local Emergency Planning Committee Rental Books Radio Communication Capability with Local, Reference Services State and Federal Agencies Special Programs for Adults and Young Adults Storyhours/Children's Programs EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Talking Books for the Blind PHONE: 911 Tax Forms Television with Cable TV Hook-up FIRE DEPARTMENT Videos 124 Main Street PARKING CLERK PHONE: Emergency 911 120 Main Street Non-Emergency(978)688-9590 Blasting Permits PHONE: (978)688-9550 Burning Permits 1/15-5/1 Parking Ticket Information Payment Fire Prevention PERSONNEL Fire Inspection-Smoke Detectors Flammable Liquids/LP Gas Permits Town Hall Oil Heat Appliance Installation 120 Main Street Sprinkler Fire Alarm Plan Review PHONE: (978)688-9516 Sprinkler Installation Town Employment Opportunities Underground Fuel Tank Installation/Removal Pets PLANNING 1600 Osgood Street LIBRARY PHONE: (978)688-9535 345 Main Street Flood Maps PHONE: (978)688-9505 Planning Board Agendas FAX: (978)688-9507 Site Plan Review Anne Bradstreet Collection Subdivision Plans Book Discussion Series Zoning By-Law Books Zoning Map Information Books on Tapes Boston Globe on CD-ROM POLICE DEPARTMENT Camcorder 566 Main Street Cassette Players PHONE: Emergency 911 Computers(PC and Mac) Non-Emergency(978)683-3168 Conference Room FAX: (978)681-1172 Dial-Up Access TTY: (978)683-3168 Exhibits Adult Police Academy Friends of Stevens Memorial Library Alcohol Server Training Information Geneology and Local History Animal Control Handicapped Accessible Auction Permits Inter-Library Loan Bicycle Helmet Sales Language Tapes Bicycle Registration Large Print Books Burial Permits (Non-Business Hours) Magazines and Newspapers Business Security Surveys Meeting Room Car Seat Loan Program Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Member Child Identification Program Museum Passes Citizen Advisory Council 6 Community Policing SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE Crime Watch 43 High Street D.A.R.E.Program PHONE: (978)794-1503 Detective Hot Line FAX: (978)794-0231 Firearm Permits Art: K-12 School Safety Questions Athletics(794-3144) Student Police Academy Community Schools Program(978-794-3080) Town Emergencies(Non-Business Hours) Day Care Programs Traffic Control and Safety Issues Breakfast Club Extended Kindergarten PUBLIC WORKS KidStop! 384 Osgood Street EXCEL Enrichment Program PHONE: (978)685-0950 High School SAT Prep EMERGENCY(Non-Business Hours): (978)683-3168 High School Driver Education FAX: (978)688-9573 Men's Basketball HOURS: Monday—Friday 8:30-4:30 Summer School Field and Park Maintenance Academic Remediation Boat and Fishing Permits -Lake Cochichewick Camps Pothole and Road Hazard Repairs Technology Training Public Tree Issues Computers: K-12(978-794-3144) Recycling Permits Continuing Education(978-794-1711) Sewer Connections English as a Second Language Sewer Blockages Literary Publications Snow Removal Regulations Music: K-12 Street/Sidewalk Resurfacing Info. Physical Education: K-12(978-794-3144) Trash&Recycling Collection Info. Special Education: Pre-School-12(978-794-1717) Water Connections Water Leaks SCHOOL CLOSINGS Water Main Replacement When weather conditions cause schools to be closed or Water Meters to delay their openings, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE Watershed Information SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. RECREATION PHONE: (978)688-9579 Announcements are made on GOVERNMENT ACCESS Arts in the Parks/Children's Theatre CHANNEL 22,local television stations (WBZ—Channel 4, Band Concerts WCVB—Channel5,WHDH—Channel 7)and radio stations Boys Basketball (WBZ AM,WRKO AM,WBMX FM,WCCM AM,WLLH Field/Park Administration AM WHAV AM). Field/Playground Permits Field Trips SELECTMEN'S OFFICE Girls Basketball Town Hall,Second Floor Girls Softball PHONE: (978)688-9510 Indoor/Outdoor Skating Information Appointments—Boards/Commissions Parent Guide to Children's Resources. Selectmen's Meeting Agendas Playground Areas Utilities Hearings Program Information/Registration Seasonal Employment/Volunteer Opportunities STEVENS ESTATE AT OSGOOD HILL Sports Organization Information Tennis Court Passes 723 Osgood St. Women's Softball PHONE: (978)682-7072 Facility Rental Information 7 TOWN CLERK VETERANS'SERVICES Town Hall,Main Floor Town Hall PHONE: (978)688-9500—General Information PHONE: (978)682-6378 (978)688-9501—Town Clerk All Veteran Benefits Absentee Ballots Discharge Papers Recorded Alcoholic Liquor License Flags and Holders for Graves Appointed Committee Listing Headstones and Grave Markers Automatic Amusement Device License Veterans'Assistance Birth Certificates BowlingAlley/Billiard License YOUTH SERVICES Business Certificates 33 Johnson St. Census Information/Jury List PHONE: (978)682-9000/688-9515 Certification of Petitions EMERGENCY BEEPER: (508)387-4919 Class I—Dealer License Crisis Intervention Class II—Used Cars License Information and Referral Class III—Junk Dealer License Social Programs Common Victualler License Recreation Programs Coordinates Annual Town Report Juvenile Court Services Death Certificates Support Services Dog License—due January 1 Student-Run Services Elected Officials Current Listing Adventure Programs Entertainment License Ropes Course Fishing and Hunting License Clothes Closet Justice of the Peace Summer Programs Marriage License Job Bank Massachusetts Income Tax Forms Peer Mediation Nomination Papers Joseph N.Hermann Youth Center Notary Public Prevention Programs Passports 24-Hour Emergenc Response Raffle Permits Attendance Officer Residential Street Listing Holiday Giving Program Voter Registration Parenting Programs Family Services TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR Youth Concert Series Town Hall,Main Floor PHONE: (978)688-9550 Betterments Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Payments Municipal Lien Certificates Parking Ticket Payments Real Estate Information/Payments Water/Sewer Bill Payments 8 Town Officers and Committees Officials and Term Expiration Dates ACCOUNTANT' COUNCIL ON AGING' Lyne Savage 2007 John Graham,Chairperson 2008 Albert S.Movesian 2006 ASSESSORS, BOARD OF 3 Maria V.Rosati 2006 David J.Minicucci,Chairperson 2006 William P. Callahan 2007 George R.Barker,Jr. 2006 Elizabeth A.Poirier 2007 Ernest Jones 2006 Patricia A.Long 2008 Margaret V. Shaheen 2007 CABLE TV COMMITTEE' Deidre Edwards-Reid2008 George L Dague,Chairperson 2008 Priscilla Cole 2007 Arthur S.Fundeklian 2007 Irene O'Brien,Director,Elder Services Robert S.Parker 2008 George Johnson 2008 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES' Thomas D.Ippolito 2007 James E Lyons,Jr.,Chairperson 2008 Barbara Currier 2006 COMMUNITY ACCESS & MEDIA, DonaldB. Stewart 2006 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Nancy D.Murphy 2006 Ramsey A.Bahrawy,Chairpersons 2008 Brenda Pierro Savary 2007 Thomas D.Ippolito' 2006 Maureen Cushing 2008 William P.Evoy' 2007 Frank H.Dushame 2007 John W. Graham' 2006 Nancy E.Alpert(Appt.by School Supt.) 2007 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY' 2006 Eleanor Pye,Executive Director Jeffrey J. Coco,Director John J. Coco,Deputy Director COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT &SERVICES, Richard Stanley,Police Services Officer DIVISION OF William Dolan,Warning Services Officer Curt T.Bellavance,Director Richard C.Boettcher,OIC Aux./Special Police William M.Hastings,Communications Officer COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE' Leonard Somers,Education and Training Officer John Simons,Chairperson 2007 John Savastano,Senior Operations Officer Felipe Schwarz 2008 Richard T. Shaughnessy,Operations Officer Joanne Comerford 2006 Robert Scanlon,Operations Officer John T.Mabon 2007 Linda E.Tremblay 2007 FINANCE COMMITTEE William P.McEvoy 2008 Keith Mitchell,Chairperson 2006 Ronald S.Headrick 2008 Jack Watkins 2006 Thomas P. Coppa 2006 Paul Stewart 2006 Stephen A. Sakakeeny 2007 Melinda Coppa 2007 Michael Batsimm 2007 CONSERVATION COMMISSION' Mark Nichols 2008 Scott Masse,Chairperson 2007 Stephen P.Dawe 2007 Albert P.Manzi,Jr. 2008 Mike Giarratano 2008 Deborah Feltovic 2006 Eva Hamori 2008 Joseph W.Lynch 2007 John Mabon 2007 Sean E McDonough 2006 Louis Napoli 2008 1 Elected Official Alison McKay,Conservation Administrator 2 Appointed by Selectmen 3 Appointed by Town Manager 4 Appointed by Town Moderator 5 Replacement by vote of remaining members 9 FINANCE &ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF' LIBRARY TRUSTEES' Linda Casey,Director William Duffy,Jr.,Chairperson Arthur Larson FIRE CHIEF' Martha Salisbury William V.Dolan Mary Ellen Osgood E.William Hansen GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL' Peter Lafond William P.McEvoy Maria G.Messinger Sue Ellen Holmes,Library Director GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE' LICENSING COMMISSIONERS' John M.Driscoll 2008 Donald B. Stewart,Chairperson 2006 Rosemary Connelly Smedile 2007 GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY James M.Xenakis 2008 DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE' Mark J.T. Caggiano 2006 Leonard J.Degnan 2006 Thomas Licciardello 2008 BOARD OF HEALTH' LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL' Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD,Chairman 2006 Joanne Parrill,Chairperson 2006 Jonathan Markey 2007 Brenda C.Reeve 2008 Cheryl A.Barczak 2008 Ann Cavanaugh 2008 Francis P.MacMillan,MD, Gillian L.Pearlson 2007 Public Health Physician Theresa A. Core 2007 Susan Sawyer,Health Director Bonnie Wolstromer 2007 Debra Rillahan,R.N. Michele Grant,Health Inspector MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Watters,John F.' 2007 HISTORICAL COMMISSION' Roberto Angles,Jr. 2006 Kathleen Szyska,Chairperson 2006 (Appointed by Planning Board) Patricia Long 2006 Anne Erickson 2007 OLD CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION' Barbara Somers 2007 George Schruender,Chairperson 2006 Linda Tremblay 2008 Martha Larson 2006 Leslie Hopkins 2007 HOUSING AUTHORITY' Kathleen Szyska 2007 William P.McEvoy,Chairperson 2010 Harry Aznoian 2008 Helen Soucy 2006 Robert Stevens 2008 Anna P. O'Connor 2007 Richard M. Gramly 2008 Keith Mitchell 2006 Kathleen M.Brown,Alternate 2006 Paul Gilligan-State Appointee 2006 Joseph M.Piotte,Alternate 2007 Joanne Comerford,Executive Director PLANNING BOARD' HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR/ Richard A.Nardella,Chairperson 2006 ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER' Alberto Angles,Jr 2008 Raymond Santilli John Simons 2006 James M.Phinney 2007 INSPECTORS' Jack Green 2008 Gerald A.Brown,Building Commissioner& Richard S.Rowen,Associate 2008 Zoning Enforcement Officer Lincoln J.Daley,Town Planner Brian Leathe,Local Inspector James L.Diozzi,Plumbing&Gas Inspector POLICE CHIEF' Peter Murphy,Electrical Inspector Richard M. Stanley R.David Lindsay,DVM,Animal Inspector 2006 PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF J.William Hmurciak,Director 10 RECREATION COUNCIL STEVENS ESTATE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES2 William P.McEvoy,Chairperson 2006 Diana Headrick,Chairperson 2006 William McCarthy 2006 Albert F.Cullen,Esq. 2008 Barbara Pybus 2007 E.William Hansen 2008 John Driscoll 2008 Martha Larson 2008 Chris Rock 2005 John McGarry,Esq. 2007 Joan Heafey 2007 Kevin Willoe 2007 Thomas D.Ippolito 2007 Laurie Fennelly,Director Keli Bannister 2006 Kai Foley 2008 TOWN CLERK' REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF Joyce A.Bradshaw Martha Salisbury,Chairperson 2008 TOWN COUNSEL Carrie Crouch 2007 Urbelis&Fieldsteel,LLP Betsy Leeman 2006 Joyce A.Bradshaw,Town Clerk(Ex Officio) TOWN MANAGER SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE MarkH.Rees (Appointed by School Committee &Town Moderator) TOWN MODERATOR' Louis Minicucci,Chairperson Charles A. Salisbury 2006 Harold Dushame Domenic Scalise VETERAN'S AGENT & BURIAL AGENT' Alfred M.Perry Daniel J.Murphy Edward Mitchell William W.Kelly YOUTH SERVICES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS2 James R.Lafond Carrie Crouch,Chairperson 2006 SCHOOL COMMITTEE' Thomas Burkhardt 2008 Daniel J.Murphy,Chairperson 2006 Peter Breen 2008 Charles C. Ormsby 2006 John F. Shaw,111 2007 Alfred M.Perry 2007 Cathy Carol 2007 Timothy Pybus 2008 Gerald A. Sanford 2007 William W.Kelly 2008 Olien Lu 2006 Ex Officio: SCHOOL, SUPERINTENDENT OF DonaldB. Stewart,Selectman (Appointed by School Committee) James M.Xenakis,Selectman Dr.Harry K.Harutunian Tracy Castiglione,Police Department Richard Gorman,Youth Services Director SELECTMEN, BOARD OF' ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS2 Rosemary Connelly Smedile,Chairperson 2007 Ellen McIntyre,Chairperson 2007 Donald B. Stewart 2006 Joseph D.LaGrasse 2007 James M.Xenakis 2008 Richard J.Byers 2006 Mark J.T. Caggiano 2006 Albert P.Manzi,111 2006 Thomas Licciardello 2008 David R.Webster 2008 SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Richard M. Vaillancourt,Associate 2006 Tina Klein,Chairperson 2008 Thomas D.Ippolito,Associate 2007 Joan Kulash 2005 Daniel S.Braese,Associate 2008 Karen Kline 2008 Steven Daly 2007 J.Leslie Young-Lemire 2007 Margaret Barrett 2007 Deborah Lynch 2008 1 Elected Official Josephine Rossello 2006 z Appointed by Selectmen Joanne Parrill,School Liaison 2006 3 Appointed by Town Manager Mark J.T. Caggiano(Ex Officio) 4 Appointed by Town Moderator William Hmurciak(Ex Officio) 5 Replacement by vote of remaining members 11 I GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Selectmen Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Chair Thomas Licciardello James M. Xenakis Mark J.T. Caggiano Donald B. Stewart Town Manager Mark Rees North Andover was able to make significant improve- Phase I of the Old Center Improvement Project,consisting ments during 2005 in spite of budgetary uncertainties. of the"undergrounding"of utilities,began in this year. Recognizing the effect of Proposition 2i/z on limiting Traffic improvements,will begin in the summer of 2006 increases of local property taxes,the Board of Select- with Phase IL When completed,the Old Center and the men continued their efforts to expand the town's tax base Town Common will be safer,drier and more visibly ap- through economic development initiatives.Examples in- pealing.Planning also began on the replacement of two clude the Tax Increment Financing agreement with Ozzy water reservoirs with modern,concrete tanks at Bear Hill Properties,the new owners of the former Lucent Facility and Sutton Hill.Efforts to provide funding for a replace- on Route 125.This agreement provides the developer ment police station fell short with the failure of Proposi- with tax incentives to attract new tenants to an important tion 2 i/z debt exclusion in May of 2005.However,the North Andover commercial site.In 2005,the Eaglewood need for a police station has not gone away nor have other Shopping Mall opened on Route 114.This high end shop- town capital needs such as a new fire station and school ping destination will generate an additional$300,000 in facilities.To address these issues,the Board of Selectmen annual tax revenue to the town.In addition,the Board of appointed a Capital Needs Study Committee to review our Selectmen instituted a new business recognition program town's capital projects and to report back with a compre- to welcome new business to North Andover. Significantly, hensive action plan. over 500 new businesses have located in North Andover From a financial perspective,North Andover had since 2000. mixed results in 2005.The Town's water and sewer en- The town also took steps to improve its operational terprise funds posted positive revenues,which allowed efficiencies in 2005.The Police Department,with the ap- the Board of Selectmen to reduce the average bill paid by proval of the Selectmen,implemented a reorganization water and sewer customers by 2%in 2005.And while we plan reducing administrative costs while expanding ser- were able to pass a budget in 2005 that maintained exist- vices to the public.With the expiration of the Northeast ing services,the Town used a substantial portion of its Solid Waste Committee agreement with Wheelebrator for reserves to do so.The Town's bond rating agencies,while the disposal of the Town's residential trash,the Town was maintaining our current bond ratings,warned that contin- successful in negotiating a replacement agreement that ued reduction of our reserves could result in a rating down will provide considerable savings.Also,residents enthusi- grade in turn resulting in increased costs to borrow money astically complied with new recycling regulations aimed for necessary capital projects.Many issues and variables at increasing the amount of solid waste that is recycled. remain outside the control of the Town,such as employee This admirable effort by residents in turn saves the Town health insurance costs,state aid levels,employee wages, money through reduced disposal costs.This program has and unfunded or under-funded state and federal mandates. been so successful that it is referred to as the"North An- Coupled with the limitations of Proposition 2 i/z,the con- dover model"and is being looked at across Massachusetts tinued provision of town services at present levels requires as an exemplar.It should be noted that North Andover complex solutions that may take multiple years to imple- has always worked to be as efficient as possible. On a per ment.The Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager are capita basis in most categories,North Andover spends less committed to working with our state and federal legisla- on expenses while providing comparable or superior levels tors,the School Committee,the Finance Committee and, of service. most importantly,our citizens,to maintain and to improve The Board of Selectmen focused considerable time and the quality of life in North Andover during these difficult energy on the town's infrastructure needs during 2005. financial times. 12 Assessors Office Garrett C. Boles, Chief Assessor Aggregate Value of Real Estate—12 month $4,159,757,400 Aggregate Value of Personal Property $81,016,630 Real Estate Tax Levy—12 months $41,703,270.71 Personal Property Tax Levy-12 month $961,802.88 Residential Rate per Thousand $11.14 C.I.P.Rate per Thousand $13.47 Water Lein $113,859.63 Sewer Lein $126,396.96 Interest(Water) $13,395.72 Interest(Sewer) $14,902.84 Betterment with Interest Chapter 80(Sewer) $97,959.66 Chapter 40(Sewer) — Committed Interest(Sewer) — Committed Interest(Water) — Water/Sewer Lien Demand $7934.72 Water/Sewer Lien Demand Commit Interest $951.79 Buildings and Vacant Land Assessed Single Family 6103 Industrial Buildings and Land 83 Condominiums 1402 Personal Property Accounts 783 N isc.Res. 27 Chapter 61—Forest Property 5 Two Family 448 Chapter 61A—Farm Property 144 Three Family 48 Chapter 61B—Recreational Land 6 Four—Eight Family 50 Exempt Buildings and Land 421 Vacant Land 587 Public Utilities 4 Residential/Commercial 42 Utilities Valued by State 6 Commercial Buildings and Land 418 13 Town Treasurer Roberta McGowan As Town Treasurer,I submit my report for the 12 months ending June 30,2005. Receipts Disbursements July 1,2004 to June 30,2005 $132,953,665.78 July 1,2004 to June 30,2005 $134,684,019.13 Reconciliation of cash Uncollected Balances—June 30, 2005 Developer Bond Passbooks $112,617.83 Real Estate 2005 $673,604.68 Petty Cash 850.00 2004 56,084.20 Fleet Bank 1,162,824.72 2003 2,410.19 Boston Safe Deposit 1,420,319.93 2002 1,216.53 M.M.D.T. 10,135,531.97 2000 1,341.90 Century Bank 12,094,520.21 Personal Property 2005 27,990.45 BankNorth, N.A. 389,930.89 2004 12,149.79 Stoneham Savings Bank 869,682.99 2003 8,054.00 Citizens Bank 1,043,219.03 2002 9,845.02 Eastern Bank 598,319.09 2001 11,523.28 Fleet—Trust acct 155,581.09 2000 11,231.97 Fleet—Escrow accounts 1,789,497.34 Motor Vehicle Excise 2005 244,913.76 Century—Escrow accounts 3,051,257.24 2004 77,205.16 2003 21,355.31 Total $32,824,152.33 2002 26,853.24 2001 22,571.34 14 Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw, CMMC, Town Clerk I respectfully submit my report as Town Clerk for the Town.They are always committed to taking on new 2005. tasks and improving service.We seek improved technol- Our Annual Town Election in March returned James ogy and innovation to keep pace with our expanding popu- M.Xenakis and welcomed Thomas Licciardello.William lation and duties. Serving almost 30,000 residents and over W.Kelly and Timothy A.Pybus were elected to the School 17,000 voters with additional mandates and duties requires Committee for three year terms.William P.McEvoy re- cooperation with all Town Departments. turned to the North Andover Housing Authority for a five Assistant Town Clerk,Janet Eaton,is responsible for year term.John M.Driscoll was elected our representa- all the licensing for the Board of Selectmen.Her outstand- tive to the Greater Lawrence Vocational Technical High ing efforts in working with new businesses and processing School. Our Annual Town Meeting in May and Special renewals ensure total compliance to all mandates.Working Town Meeting in December provide a forum for all voters with other Town Departments and Boards,this dedication to participate in our legislative process.The extraordinary allows business to grow and thrive in North Andover. efforts of our Town Moderator Charles Salisbury with his Our archival work continues as the restoration program many hours of preparation and planning make these events started with Community Preservation funds continues.We successful. will seek additional funding and grants to continue to pre- Helen Tacy,long-time Election Worker,Warden,mem- serve and protect the Town's original records.The Town ber of the Board of Registrars and friend passed away in Hall Vault allows proper storage and disaster protection. January and we are saddened by our loss.Betsy Leeman We are so pleased with our renovated Town Hall and all joined Carrie Crouch and Martha Salisbury on our Board the facilities. of Registrars.They and our dedicated Election workers as- The Town's web page is being updated as we strive to sist me and my staff to make Elections,Census,and Town provide improved information to the public in electronic Meetings run smoothly. format.A program to scan all Town records for retention and We recorded 272 births,265 deaths and 122 marriages search capability has been initiated.We look to future en- in 2005.My dedicated staff has taken this challenge in ad- hancements to provide on-line applications and information. dition to their expanding daily duties.Karen Fitzgibbons, The Town Clerk's Office is grateful for the support of Janet Eaton,our tireless volunteer Harold Dushame and our residents.It is a pleasure to serve the people of North Debbie Wilson all provide the highest level of service to Andover. 15 DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES Community Development and Services Curt T. Bellavance, AICP, Director Bernadette Curran, Assistant to the Director The Community Development Division incorporates Merrimack Valley Brownfield's Committee several departments.The various departments include the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Board of Appeals for Zoning,Building,Conservation, Health and Planning.The community development divi- Projects sion consists of two employees,Bernadette Curran who 1600 Osgood Street is the Administrative Assistant/Office Manager and Curt OZZY PROPERTIES Bellavance,who is the Director and manages the division. Originally owned by Western Electric,the Lucent The former community development director took Technologies Merrimack Valley Works plant at 1600 Os- on new responsibilities in another community mid-2005. good Street is a distinguished,impressive compound that The new director came to North Andover in October has defined the image of North Andover's northernmost in- 2005. dustrial area since the mid-1950s.The site consists of 169 The primary focus in the community development di- acres,including 40 acres on the south side that have never vision is to manage the land use boards and commission, been developed.In addition to nearly two million square as well as provide technical support to other groups and feet of manufacturing,office and warehouse space in 30 committees.The division also handles a variety of projects permanent and temporary buildings,the property includes including grant submissions and coordination and eco- 40 acres of roadways and parking,6,000 parking spaces nomic development. and four little league ball fields.The centerpiece of the site Above and beyond the daily responsibilities of the as- is the 1.5 million square foot manufacturing facility. signed staff support,the Community Development Direc- For three decades,Western Electric employed 10,000- tor and Administrative Assistant provide professional and 12,000 people in North Andover.The property eventually technical staff support,in varying degrees,to the follow- transferred from Western Electric to AT&T,and in 1996, ing committees in the Town of North Andover: AT&T sold the property to Lucent for$45 million.To- ward the end of the 1990s,Lucent Technologies began to Zoning Task Force Committee downsize,gradually laying off and relocating employees in Housing Partnership Committee North Andover and at other facilities. Old Town Common Committee 1600 Osgood Street,LLC—the Andover-based Ozzy Community Preservation Committee Properties,Inc.—purchased the site for approximately North Andover Planning Board $13.86 million with the goal of attracting high-tech/high- North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals end industrial tenants.Today,the property has a vacancy North Andover Conservation Commission rate of approximately 30%,with some remaining employ- North Andover Board of Health ees for Lucent Technologies still leasing space.The owner Disabilities Commission has stated that the front portion of the building will house 1600 Osgood Working Group office space and has leased-up almost 50%of that space. Technical Review Committee The industrial space is currently being retrofitted to ac- Machine Shop Village Committee commodate more than one single manufacturer.The mas- Lawrence Municipal Airport Enterprise Commission sive open space is being converted so that several compa- nies can use the facility and share common space such as Regional and State Designees the cafeteria,conference center,auditorium and mailroom. Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council The focus will be on attracting research and development MBTA Advisory Board companies,light manufacturing,and supporting/ancillary MVRTA Advisory Board firms. 16 Ozzy Properties continues to investment millions in funding this project in the amount of$250,000 at the May updating and improving the facility. Ozzy's current focus 2005 Town Meeting.The office of Carol R.Johnson Asso- is on biotechnology companies that are in the early stages ciates was hired to commence Phase I.Phase I consists of of product development and will need production space in survey and design work for Elm Street and partial design the near future.In addition,the owner wants to maintain of Water Street and Main Street. the existing"campus"setting,adding some landscaping In July proposals were received for the survey work and modest site improvements in the short run. Ozzy Prop- and the contract was awarded to Martinage Engineering erties has designed new entrances at the north and south Associates,Inc of Reading.Martinage Engineering started walls,handicapped accessible entrances and elevators, the survey work throughout the Machine Shop Area in late campus improvements to soften the appearance,common August 2005.Proposals were also received for Landscape atrium space and breezeways,connections from the office Design Services.The office of Carol R.Johnson Associ- building to manufacturing floor for contiguous corporate ates was hired to produce the Landscape Design Study and layouts,and new loading docks and shipping/receiving will continue to work with the Town on this project.Meet- areas. ings with Carol R.Johnson Associates,North Andover Historical Commission and residents of the community TIF/LEASE were conducted in the late Fall and continue as the project The Community Development Office will be moving design is finalized and construction occurs this Spring. to 1600 Osgood as part of a tax increment-financing(TIF) With the efforts of a local area resident,Liz Fennessy, plan entered into between the Town and Ozzy Properties. the Town has applied to the Community Preservation The community development office will be housed at this Committee and Essex National Heritage Area for addi- location for a minimal maintenance fee that covers heating tional grant funding to assist in continuing this important and cooling,electricity,water and sewer and the use of the project. shared conference center,cafeteria and mailroom.The of- fice space will consist of approximately 5300 square feet. Planned Production PlanlAffordable Housing The offices,which are currently located at 400 Osgood In February of 2005,through the Community De- Street,have had several locations in the past few years. velopment office,a request was made to the Community The move this spring will allow the division to remain at Preservation Committee for$40,000 for funding of an 1600 Osgood for the next ten years. Affordable Housing Plan.This request was approved and authorized through Town Meeting vote.A Planned 40R OvERLAY/PDF GRANT Production plan is a plan that encourages communities The northern part of the site is currently under review to plan proactively for affordable housing.It identifies as a M.G.L. Chapter 40,Section R overlay project.The the need for housing in the municipality and establishes acceptance of this type of zoning would allow a mix of strategies designed to make progress in meeting afford- housing and commercial activities.The Town formed a able housing goals,including production of housing units working group made up of members from the Board of Se- in accordance with the plan.Proposals were accepted and lectmen,Board of Appeals,Planning Board,Conservation in October 2005 the contract was awarded to the company and Finance Committee to review the zoning language and of McGregor&Associates.McGregor&Associates was design of the project.The town also obtained the Priority hired to develop an affordable housing plan that meets the Development Fund Grant from Mass Housing and the De- requirements of the Department of Housing&Community partment of Community Development&Housing to assist Development's Planned Production provision of Chapter the town in reviewing the language of the proposed zoning 40B Section 31.07(i).If North Andover adopts an afford- bylaw.The town hired a professional land use attorney to able housing plan approved by the Department pursuant to work with the group and review the documents.In addi- which there is an increase in its number of low or moder- tion,Ozzy Properties provided funds to the Town in order ate income housing units(which are eligible for inclusion to hire independent consultants to review traffic,water and on the subsidized housing inventory)by at least three- sewer,economic impacts and civil engineering. fourths of one percent of total units every calendar year until that percentage exceeds ten percent of total units, Machine Shop Village Streetscape Improvement Project then the plan will assist the Board and allow them to deny This project is for the Machine Shop Village a comprehensive permit or grant a permit with conditions Streetscape Improvement existing condition survey and that are consistent with local needs. assessment of the Machine Shop Village streetscape,and The kick-off meeting was held on December 6 with a Master Plan for upgrading the sidewalks,curbs,light- Community Development staff,the North Andover Hous- ing and landscaping(trees)in the village.This office has ing Partnership Committee,McGregor Associates and assumed the task of project manager and a request to the residents of the community.An additional meting was Community Preservation Committee was approved for held in early 2006 to demonstrate McGregor's'findings.A 17 draft plan will be presented in early spring for approval by vine removal.The Town sought quotes for additional work the Board of Selectmen. to be done that included compost mulch&edge garden as Funding was also granted by the Community Preserva- well as beneficial soil microbes,organic fertilizers drench. tion Committee to promote a first-time homebuyer pro- Samuel Thomas Outdoor Development was once again gram.The Community Development staff is working with hired to complete this work.Further work on this project the Housing Partnership Committee to create a program will be on hold until the completion of the underground that will have the greatest impact on residents of North utility work and drainage issues are resolved. Andover looking to purchase a first home. Staff Transition Community Development Website In 2005 the Community Development Division expe- The staff at Community Development has revised rienced a large amount of turnaround for many key posi- our portion of the Town's website to include many of the tions.After several months without a full time Planner, departments application forms online,enabling residents in February of 2005,Lincoln Daley was hired as Town and contractors alike to have necessary information read- Planner.His experience and knowledge has proved to be a ily available for the permitting process.Also included on great asset to the Division.In May Mr.Robert Nicetta re- the website are scheduled meetings for the upcoming year tired as Building Commissioner after 17 years of service to as well as agendas for all board meetings.The division the Town of North Andover.In July,Ms.Heidi Griffin re- continues to strive to make the website user friendly and signed as the community development director to take on updated to reflect all current projects. new responsibilities with another municipality. She served North Andover for over five years in the capacity of Town Old Center Project Planner and ultimately as Director of the Community Jan. 2005 Town staff continued to meet with Com- Development.In October of 2005,Mr.Michael McGuire mittee members and residents to reach a plan that could resigned as the Town's Building Inspector. be agreed upon for preserving/restoring the Old Center In October of 2005,Mr. Curt Bellavance was hired Common.In March 2005,Samuel Thomas Outdoor De- as Director of Community Development,and Mr. Gerald velopment completed work for the restoration of Rhodo- Brown was hired as Inspector of Buildings. dendrons,additional pruning,as well as weed,tree and Photo circa 1$$0 of the �storical Society � o r 18 Animal Inspector R. David Lindsay DVM, Inspector of Animals The following is a summary of the activities of the Animal Inspector for the calendar year 2005. Numbers for years before 2003 are based on previous reports. 2002 2003 2004 2005 Number of animals quarantined for biting 16 12 24 16 Number of animals tested for Rabies 4 2 6 Number of animals testing positive for Rabies 1 0 1 Number of Cats quarantined for exposure to Rabies (1) 53 27 40 Number of Dogs quarantined for exposure to Rabies (1) 8 4 14 Number of Barns inspected 11 11 10 10 Number of Dairy cows and heifers 25 57 35 55 Number of Dairy bulls (2) 0 Number of Dairy herds (3) 0 2 2 2 Number of Beef cattle 39 17 Number of Steers/Oxen 1 1 Number of Beef herds (3) 2 2 Number of Horses/Ponies/Donkeys/Mules (4) 76 90 72 Number of Horses (4) 75 Number of Ponies (4) 11 Number of Goats 9 8 10 5 Number of Sheep 2 0 Number of Swine 4 4 1 1 Number of Swine herds (3) 1 2 1 1 Number of Fallow Deer 13 13 12 13 Number of Llamas/Alpacas 2 2 2 Number of Gamebirds 2 2 Number of Guinea Fowl 8 25 Number of Peacock 3 2 Number of Swans 2 2 Number of Chickens 14 *figures not yet available from the state. A Rabies Clinic(to encourage pet rabies vaccination)was conducted on April 1,2005. (1)Please note that figures prior to 2003 show numbers of animals released from quarantine for that year. The 2003 to- tal reflects the total number quarantined during the year,which matches State records. (2)As of 2003,Dairy bulls are no longer separately categorized in the state's survey. (3)Definition—herd: 1 or more animals.Before 2003,Dairy Herds may not have been counted if none were milking. For ease and consistency,I will use the new definition,effective 2003. (4)As of 2003,horses,ponies(and also donkeys&mules)are no longer separate categories. 19 Board of Appeals for Zoning Gerald Brown, Inspector of Buildings Mich Glennon, Administration The Zoning Board of Appeals held twelve regular Zoning Board of Appeals as of September 1, 2005 meetings,five special meetings for 40B petitions,and one Regular Board Members Fee Subcommittee meeting during 2005.The Board heard Ellen P.McIntyre,Chair petitions for the following reasons: Joseph D.LaGrasse,Vice Chair Richard J.Byers,Clerk 16 Variances Albert P.Manzi,III 13 Special Permits David R.Webster 2 Findings 8 Variance/ Special Permits Associate Board Members 2 Variance Findings Thomas D.Ippolito 2 Comprehensive Permits Richard M. Vaillancourt 2 requests for decision modifications Daniel S.Braese 6 six-month Variance extensions John M.Pallone resigned after 15 years of service, Two Board members served on related Town commit- David R.Webster was appointed to fill the Regular Board tees;Joseph D.LaGrasse was appointed to the Zoning Task place,and Daniel S.Braese was appointed to fill David Force and Richard J.Byers was appointed to the Housing Webster's place as an Associate Board Member. Task Force.Also,Ellen P.McIntyre,Richard M.Vaillan- court,and Daniel S.Braese volunteered to participate as working group members for the 1600 Osgood 40R project. Photo circa 1860 Collection of the North Andover Historical Society / ✓�u / yr//rr �l�/upd%�/f ,qy rir I / r e !' r�rfm✓ W r 1�j% /; ///////!� t �; �'��rryiii io 1 I ��" 20 Building Department Gerald A. Brown, Inspector of Buildings, Zoning Enforcement Officer Local Building Inspector: Vacant Electrical Inspector: Peter Murphy Plumbing & Gas Inspector: James L. Diozzi Department Assistant: Jeannine McEvoy The permitting process and inspection services have City of Newton,Massachusetts prior to coming to North remained on schedule despite having both the Building Andover. Commissioner retire and the local inspector resign in We wish to thank those Town Departments that coop- 2005. Gerald Brown was hired in October 2005 to assume erated in the proper enforcement of public safety and Zon- the responsibilities as Inspector of Buildings.Mr.Brown ing By-Laws.The following comparison table indicates was the Chief Building Inspector/Plans Examiner for the construction activity for the fiscal year 2005. Permits Issued FY 2005 FY 2004 FY 2003 New Dwelling, 1 and 2 family residential 53 71 54 Multi Dwellings 4 47 27 Additions and Alteration 559 470 420 New Commercial and Industrial Building 2 0 0 Commercial and Industrial Additions and Alteration 51 40 32 Roofing and Vinyl Siding 70 127 122 Pools 16 16 27 Accessory Building 20 16 26 Miscellaneous (signs, demolition, chimney, stove) 25 26 53 Certificate of Inspections 65 61 53 $843,535.00 $768,276.00 $662,552.50 Plumbing Permits 490 432 552 Gas Permits 393 383 523 Electrical Permits 739 714 665 $202,077.75 $210,456.25 $165,222.00 21 Conservation Commission Alison E. McKay, Conservation Administrator Donna Wedge, Administrative Assistant Pamela A. Merrill, Conservation Associate Conservation Commission Members Scott Masse, Chairman John Mabon Sean McDonough Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Vice Chairman Deb Feltovic Louis Napoli Joseph Lynch, Jr. The Conservation Commission is comprised of seven homes;more contamination of surface and groundwater (7)volunteer members who are appointed by the Board and drinking water supplies;loss of wildlife habitat;and of Selectmen for three(3)year terms.Most recently,the loss of valuable open space. Board of Selectmen appointed and welcomed Louis Na- Therefore,any construction(including,but not limited poli to the Conservation Commission to fill the remain- to,a permanent structure,addition,deck,patio,roadway, ing vacancy.In addition,the Conservation Department is pool,driveway,public&private utilities,etc.)or altera- staffed by an administrator,an associate,and a department tion of land within 100 feet of any wetland resource area assistant who are responsible for the issuance of permits or within 200 feet of a perennial stream in North Andover and providing information and assistance to residents and requires public review and a permit from the Conservation developers regarding the Town's natural resources. Commission.The Conservation Commission and profes- The Conservation Commission administers the Wet- sional staff are required to examine the potential impacts lands Protection Act(M.G.L. C. 131 S.40)and the Town any proposed activity may have on identified wetland re- of North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regu- source areas.Meetings are held twice a month for the pur- lations(C. 178 of the Code of North Andover).These pose of reviewing projects and holding public hearings. state and local regulations help protect valuable natural In the calendar year 2005,the Conservation Commis- resources including North Andover's lakes,rivers,ponds, sion reviewed and permitted the following: marshes,swamps,lands subject to flooding,vegetated freshwater wetlands,riverfront areas,ephemeral pools, 13 Requests for Determination of Applicability and ephemeral pool habitats.These wetland resource areas 46 Notice of Intent play an important role in the following public health and 3 Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation safety interests: In addition to the 62 items listed above,numerous Protection of public and private water supplies Modifications,Extension Permits and Certificates of Com- Protection of Ground Water Supply pliances were reviewed and issued. Some of the significant Flood Control projects permitted in 2005 included Molly Towne Road Storm Damage Prevention (Autumn Chase),a 16-lot Planned Residential Develop- Prevention of Pollution ment(PRD)located off of Summer Street, 1025 Osgood Protection of Fisheries Street,249 Marbleridge Road,509 Waverly Road,drain- Protection of Wildlife&Wildlife Habitat age work associated with the parking lot at 1600 Osgood Recreation Street,Old Salem Village located off of Turnpike Street, Sedimentation and Erosion Control and the Walgreen's facility located on Waverly Road and Turnpike Street adjacent to the recently completed Eagle- In addition,wetlands provide a wealth of values to the wood shopping plaza. public.Wetland benefits can be divided into three basic As part of the Department activities,hundreds of categories:fish and wildlife values,environmental quality inspections for building permit applications and for moni- values,and socio-economic values.Destruction or altera- toring ongoing permitted projects are conducted.Enforce- tion of wetland resource areas eliminates or minimizes ment action and issuance of fines,when appropriate,con- these important functions and values.For example,drain- tinue to be an active role of the Department.The Depart- age of wetlands eliminates all the beneficial effects of the ment is involved with open space issues on Town owned wetland on water quality and directly contributes to flood- properties and has been working diligently on revisions to ing problems.When wetlands are filled or their functions the Open Space and Recreation Plan of 2000 for approval impaired,these benefits are lost and we all pay the price during the 2006 calendar year.The Conservation Depart- -in increased flooding and storm damage to streets and ment,in efforts with the Board of Health and DPW also 22 continue to coordinate efforts on beaver population and Wetlands Protection Act Regulatory Changes: Revi- control,which cause damage to public and private proper- sions to the Wetlands Protection Act Regulations became ties and water supplies. effective on March 1,2005.These regulation changes Efforts for the upcoming year will be focused on con- incorporated a simplified review procedure for buffer tinuing wetland and watershed protection,revising and zone projects meeting certain criteria,the addition of updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan of 2000 narrative standards for buffer zone projects,changes in for state approval,website enhancement,the creation of appeal rights,and the adoption of maps that delineate the a complete and comprehensive database,the creation and mouth of Coastal Rivers.The Massachusetts Department distribution of educational resources for public awareness, of Environmental Protection(DEP)is currently evaluating Stormwater Bylaw reviews,and the implementation of whether these regulatory changes are effective in further- Geographic Information Systems (GIS)within the Com- ing the efforts of wetland resource area protection. munity Development Division. r f r r �r� l %r�/r ✓m /ri <i K � t�;ii� g 1 / r d� n ° if r f: a r � •/fir ��, p� .w' i» prim/1rl�h, d � r ) Photo by Gayton Osgood,ca.1978 Collection of the North Andover Historical Society 23 Council on Aging Irene M. O'Brien, Director of Elder Services Support Staff Gilda Blackstock Donna Delaney Robert Koebrick Paula Crudale Elizabeth Pettis Nancy Stevenson Marge Caron James Coakley Board of Directors John W. Graham, Chairperson Margaret V. Shaheen, Secretary Maria Rosati William P. Callahan Vice-Chair Deidre Edwards-Reid Patricia Long Al Movsesian, Treasurer Pricilla Cole Elizabeth Poirier The Council on Aging offers comprehensive services MAT and programs in the area of advocacy,weekly health clin- Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Team(Congregate ics,transportation,nutritional meals,continuing education, housing) socialization,creative arts and information and referral. Walk in Senior Health Clinic Division Name: Community Service Division Held every week at the Senior Center and monthly Department Name: North Andover Council on Aging/Se- at select housings nior Activity Center The Council on Aging/Senior Activity Center is located at Older American Month 120 R Main Street next to Town Hall. Collaborative with North Andover High School;and "Senior Centers—Our Community Investment" offering over 30 programs and classes for elders to Service provided to and for 4,600 elders attend. Accomplishments Intergenerational Programs Boston Food Bank Brown Bag Program • Brooks School and North Andover High School • Once a month food is delivered to over 40 elders in Computer Training (off site) the community • North Andover High School Give Back Group,45's Tournament North Andover Council on Aging Resource Guide • North Andover High School Spanish Club • 3,500 mailed to elder's homes in the community • North Andover High School Student Volunteer Computer Training at the Senior Center.North An- Medicare Part D dover High School Forum discussion with News & • Held information workshop;over 150 elders attended Views • Provided one on one assistance to over 500 elders Grants and funding received Health Awareness Day Salem Five,Executive Office of Elder Affairs,For- Collaboration with the North Andover Fire Depart- mula Grant,Incentive Grant,Cultural Council and Title ment;offering various health screenings 3B funding, Friends of the North Andover Senior Center, Helping Hands Mini Grant Triad • Collaboration between Law Enforcement,Attorney During 2005,252 volunteers contributed 5,909 hours General Office,Fire Department and Council on of service. . .Total savings to community: $244,839.51 Aging. To reduce criminal victimization,promote crime prevention,safety awareness and serve the Outreach Department provided counseling,crisis inter- needs of the elder community. vention and referral services 1,605 times during 2005. • Sponsors of Yellow Dot Program,Photo ID Pro- gram,File of Life,Wanderer's ID Program 24 Health Department Susan Sawyer, Public Health Director Staff Board of Health Members Debra Rillahan, Public Health Nurse Dr. Thomas Trowbridge, Chairman Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector Cheryl Barczak, Secretary Pamela DelleChiaie, Admin. Assistant Jonathan Markey, Member The mission of the Health Department is to protect the public health concern,the BOH members voted to provide public health by maintaining a comprehensive program perimeter pesticide spraying to local ball fields.The BOH of environmental health services,which includes inspec- coordinated this with the Youth Services department, tions,compliance,and enforcement activities,monitoring Town Manager's office,the school district and local sports of environmental hazards,and consultation and guidance organizations.Until the first frost,all town fields were to citizens and governmental agencies regarding environ- closed at dusk due to increased risk for our children. mental health issues.The staff assists the Board of Health For 2005,the Department of Public Health reported members in shaping policies,implementing programs and that they received 24 citizen reports of dead birds from developing regulations that the members deem significant North Andover.Bordering communities that reported posi- in the endeavor of providing a healthy environment for the tive birds in 2005 were Andover and Haverhill.Haverhill citizens and workers of North Andover. also reported a positive horse with Eastern Equine En- The North Andover Board of Health is a three-mem- cephalitis (EEE);North Andover had no cases to report. ber volunteer board,whose members are appointed by The Board,having no data since town meeting and faced the Town Manager for three-year,overlapping terms.The a difficult decision,voted to remove North Andover from current board is composed of a mix of professional disci- the Northeast Mosquito District.The members plan to sup- plines: a physician,a registered nurse and a professional port reentry into the district for 2006. engineer.The Board generally meets on the fourth Thurs- day of each month. Inspection Programs The Health Department continues to modernize its Prevention Programs program with the ongoing implementation of the GEO The prevention program is lead by the public health TMS (Geographic Total Municipal Systems)technology, nurse.In 2005 the Health Department partnered with the lead by the office assistant.The office of Community Lowell University nursing program to offer Hepatitis A Development is committed to this new technology for the shots to interested North Andover food establishment em- future of the division along with the Health Office.The ployees.Cholesterol clinics have been held for seniors.The pending move to the old Lucent building will assist in the Health Department continues to offer pneumonia shots to forward development of the GEO TMS.The Inspector the elderly and immune compromised,maintain assistance leads the ongoing inspection programs for compliance to to the homebound,and manage the vaccine provider pro- state and local regulations for food establishments,septic gram.Meningitis vaccinations now required for MA col- systems,rental housing,massage,tanning,semi-public lege freshmen were offered to NAHS seniors. Over 1400 swimming pools,recreational camps,septic trucks and citizens received immunizations at the annual influenza trash trucks,dumpsters,beach water testing,ice-skating clinics.The department continues to prepare the Public rinks,beavers,solid waste issues,tattoo establishments Health Emergency Response Plan,which details items and general nuisance complaint response. Other programs such as how to run a town wide emergency dispensing site result from emerging health concerns. (EDS).To assist in planning,the department will soon be North Andover also continues to be part of regional partnering with the regional medical reserve corps. (MRC). health initiatives.The Healthy Communities Tobacco Without the benefit of the Mosquito Control District Control Program is administered through collaboration monitoring program,this year there is no data to report on with nine communities and financed by a state grant.The infected mosquitoes.The West Nile bird pickup program program conducted quarterly compliance checks.The responded to three dead bird complaints.Two crows were health director is also a member of the Greater Lawrence confirmed infected with the West Nile Virus in the Town Bioterrorism Coalition.This post 9/11 coalition is funded of North Andover. though Federal Centers of Disease Control grants that There was wide spread concern as human illness have been provided to the state public health departments. struck other MA and NH communities.In response to this In 2005,the seven town,health department,coalition 25 received$115,000 to be spent on items Annual Report Permit Statistics - 2005 that support the infrastructure of the local (Calendar Year- 1/1/2005 - 1/31/2005) health departments such as the develop- ment of emergency response plans and Permit Type # of Total Fees continued training of staff.The Katrina Animal 11 $300 catastrophe and fears of bird flu have also Dumpster 150 $7,710.00 been catalysts in the urgency of the plan development. Food Est. - all classifications 129 $19,195.00 The Health Department staff wishes Food Est. - Tax Exempt 17 0 to acknowledge our continued satisfaction Frozen Desserts 5 $180.00 with the various appointed persons and consultant run health programs: Funeral Director 2 $250.00 Ice Rinks 2 $250.00 Dr.Francis MacMillan,Town Medical Massage Est. 14 $2,110.00 Physician Mill River Inc.,Septic Consultant Massage Therapists 26 $1,580.00 ARG Inc.,Food Program Offal Haulers (fees per truck) 38 $8,750.00 Tech Environmental,Incinerator Air Recreational Camp 19 $850.00 Quality monitoring Septic Disp. Works Installers 38 $2,660.00 Ron Beauregard,Tobacco Control Sun tanning Est. 7 $535.00 Liz Peak Logue,Bioterrorism Coordi- SwimmingPools - semi-public 18 $2,250.00 nator Edward Johnson,Sealer of Weights & Tobacco 23 $2,100.00 Measures Well 1 $135.00 Dr.David Lindsey,Animal Inspector TOTAL 500 $48,855 The Board of Health and their staff had an extremely active year.In addition Other Programs to the above lists of ongoing issues,the Trash Hauler Permits 440 board was most noted for the TBI site as- signment,Trash Transfer hearings,which Trash Hauler Registrations 383 spanned for a total of 14 nights of testi- mony from June 2005 thru January 2006. Trash Hauler Placards 179 The conclusion will be reached in March of 2006. Disposal Works Construction Permits 73 Soil tests conducted 46 Septic plans reviewed New/ revised 89 26 Historical Commission Kathleen Szyska, President Barbara Somers Patricia Long, Treasurer Linda Tremblay Anne Ericson, Secretary The North Andover Historical Commission is a five Restoration and preservation of the stone markers in person volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Old Burying Ground by the Consultant Firm Fannin& the Selectmen and the Town Manager.This year the Com- Lehrer of Concord continues. Ongoing,as required by The mission has worked with the residents of Machine Shop Massachusetts Historical Commission,is the documenta- Village to help establish that part of town as a Neighbor- tion and recording of North Andover's historic houses, hood Conservation District.We also serve in an advisory properties and landscapes.This year we hope to finalize capacity to the Community Preservation Act Board in the"listing"at Massachusetts Historical Commission the matters relating to North Andover history.Members of our 1802 Scholfield Mill,located at 172 Sutton Street.It is one Commission are also on the Old Center Historic District of the oldest carding mill buildings in Massachusetts. Commission and the Old Center Common Improvement The Historical Commission is indebted to Carol Maja- Committee.The Historical Commission is presently in the had,director of the North Andover Historical Society,for process of studying the feasibility of establishing a Demo- her continual support and assistance throughout the year. lition Delay by-law for our town. Planning Department Lincoln Daley, Town Planner North Andover Planning Board Richard Nardella, Chairman Jack Green John Simons, Vice Chairman Richard Rowen, Alternate Alberto Angles The Planning Department consists of a Planning Di- • Section 8.5—Planned Residential Development rector/Town Planner,a full-time Planning Assistant,and • Section II—Planned Development District a six member volunteer Planning Board.The Department • Section 12—Large Estates Condominium reviews and endorses all Approval Not Required Plans Conversion M.G.L. Ch.41 Sec. 81-L and 81-P,all preliminary and • Section 13—Continuing Care Retirement Center definitive subdivision plans as required by M.G.L. Ch.41 • Section 14—Independent Elderly Housing Sec. 81 -K to 81 -GG and the North Andover Subdivi- • Section 15—Planned Commercial Development sion Rules and Regulations,and reviews the Development District Schedules for all subdivisions under Section 8.7 Growth Management.The Planning Department also reviews In accordance with North Andover Street Acceptance applications for the following eleven different special Procedures,the Planning Department coordinated efforts permits,as authorized by M.G.L. ch.40A and the North with developers on obtaining street acceptance.In prepa- Andover Zoning Bylaw: ration for the 2005 Annual Town Meeting,the Planning Department worked with developers and the Department • Section 2.30.1—Common Driveway of Public Works on obtaining street acceptance for • Section 4.125 —R-6 Zone • Section 4.136—Watershed Protection District • Adams Avenue • Section 7.2.1—Access Other Than Street Frontage • Amberville Road • Section 7.2.2—Frontage Exception Lot • Anvil Circle • Section 8.3—Site Plan Review • Bunker Hill 27 • Coachman's Lane • The rezoning of a parcel of land,from Industrial 1 • Concord Street to Business 2,located at 1503 Osgood Street. • Delucia Way • The rezoning of a parcel of land,from Industrial 2 • Douglas Road to Business 2,located at 1000 Osgood Street. • Easy Street • The rezoning of a parcel of land,from Industrial 1 • Garnet Circle to Business 1,located at 2370 Turnpike Street. • Palomino Drive In addition to a number of local committees,the Plan- Under M.G.L. Ch.40A,Section 5,the Planning Board ning Department is also involved in many regional orga- is responsible for advertising a public hearing for any pro- nizations such as the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Com- posed zoning bylaws to be voted upon at Town Meeting. merce,the H.O.M.E. Consortium,the Merrimack Valley In addition to holding public hearings,the Planning Board Regional Planning Commission and the Merrimack Valley works on drafting any proposals or amendments to the zon- Regional Transit Authority.Involvement in these organiza- ing bylaw.This involves researching of other town's bylaws tions is required in order to receive certain services and and regulations,reviewing publications,and assimilating grants. gathered information into drafting new bylaws and regula- tions suited to the needs of North Andover.A significant Past Year Overview amount of the Planning Department's staff time and effort The year 2005 continued to be an extremely busy year is spent each year on keeping the bylaws up to date.At for the Department as it assists in implementing economic the May 2005 Town Meeting and December 2005 Special development efforts and provides support for the Planning Town Meeting,the following amendments were adopted: Board's review and rewrite of the land use regulations. The Planning Department reviewed and granted fourteen • Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 4.133 Industrial 2 watershed special permits,reviewed sixteen site plan spe- District to increase the number of permitted recre- cial permits,and reviewed three requests for waivers from ational uses within in this zone. watershed and site plan reviews.The Planning Department • The rezoning of a parcel of land,from Village also completed two definitive subdivisions,totaling 17 Commercial to General Business,located at 651 new housing units. Turnpike Street. Type of Application # of Permits Issued # of Lots Square Footage Access other than frontage 0 NA 0 Common driveway 0 NA 0 Definitive subdivision 2 17 405,554 Frontage exception lots 0 NA 0 Preliminary subdivision 0 NA 0 Site plan review 16 23 1,170,713 Site plan review waiver 3 3 3,000 Watershed special permit 14 11 173,690 Totals 35 54 1,752,957 The Planning Board meets regularly,as needed,two those interested in viewing the application materials Tuesdays of every month and conducts Saturday morning should contact the Planning Department. site visits.Planning Board Meetings are held at the Town The Planning Department is dedicated to serving the Hall Board of Selectmen Meeting Room located at 120 community by providing assistance in land-use related Main Street.All interested persons may appear and be matters. heard.Persons needing special accommodations and/or 28 Recreation Department William P. McEvoy, Chairman Tom Ippolito Christopher Rock William McCarthy John Driscoll Joan Heafey Keh Bannister Barbara Pybus The year 2005 was the 59th year of activities of the Wednesday July 6 Donna Marie & Her Friends North Andover Recreation Department. Thirteen band concerts were held on the North Ando- verCommon.The concerts were held on Sunday evenings Monday July 11 Keith Johnson, Just for the Fun from 6:00 HM.7:30 P.M.This year,2005 is the 28th anni- of It versary of band concerts on the Common. Wednesday July 13 The Dan Foley Juggling Show Thursday July 14 Violet the Clown Sunday June 26 Russ McQueen Monday July 18 Ed Poplelarczyk-Magical Wednesday July 6 Eddie B. Baker Moments Sunday July 10 Continental Swing Band Tuesday July 20 Mike the Music Man Slattery Wednesday July 13 Eastern Sound Polka Band Thursday July 21 Dan Grady—Marvelous Sunday July 17 The Mill City Jazz Band Marionette Medley Wednesday July 20 Four on the Floor Monday July 25 Jadlee's Magic Circus Sunday July 24 Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band Wednesday July 27 Marcus Gayle, Music for Everyone Wednesday July 27 New Liberty Jazz Band Thursday July 28 Wayne from Maine Sunday July 31 Four Guys in Tuxes Monday August 1 Gary the Silent Clown Sunday August 7 Overdrive Wednesday August 3 Mike the Hat Man Sunday August 14 Continental Swing Band Thursday August 4 B.J. Hinkman—Magic Show Sunday August 21 Bob Batchelder Totem Pole Band Monday August 8 Judy Pancoast—Fun Concert Sunday August 28 Brian Kingsley Wednesday August 10 T-Bone Thursday August 11 Jen and Rick—Silly Songs The concerts are supported in part by a grant from the Monday August 15 Lesley Smith—Magic Music North Andover Cultural Council,a local agency supported Puppet Theatre by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and by the gener- ous donors who make these concerts possible. Many thanks to the members of the Concert Com- Special events were held on the North Andover Com- mittee: Bill McEvoy,Jeki Bannister,Tony Conte,Tom Ip- mon on Monday,Wednesday and Thursday mornings polito,Joan Heafey and Keith Mitchell. beginning at 10:00 A.M.The shows provided entertainment The 49th Year of the Skating Program on Sunday for young children and their parents.In the coming year, 2002,the Children's Shows on the Common will be in- Nights continues to be a success as families enjoy these creased from fifteen(15)to eighteen(18). events from November through February. The above programs were in charge of Recreation Di- rector William P.McEvoy. 29 Stevens Memorial Library Sue Ellen Holmes, Director Board of Trustees William B. Duffy, Jr., Chair E. William Hansen Mary Ellen Osgood Peter Lafond, Treasurer Maria Galvagna Mesinger Martha Salisbury To the Citizens of North Andover the Reference Department. She,and the other members of the Reference staff she oversees,participate in the selec- The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library here- tion of print,non-print and on-line materials,prepare and with present their 97th report,which is for the period Janu- support the summer reading needs of local students,as- ary 1,2005—December 31,2005. sist residents during tax season by ordering the necessary forms and providing access to downloadable materials and To the Trustees of Stevens Memorial Library: access to the on-line support from the federal and state government.They are there to answer questions(18,824 I hereby submit the 97th report of the Director: in FY05),assist patrons in navigating the Internet and us- ing our equipment.The Reference Staff,as well as almost The year 2005 was a year of many changes,activities every other member of the library staff,is involved with and special events. processing Inter-Library Loans.These have increased by In March,with the help of Loretta Westerhoff,Special another 10%in FY05 to almost 47,000 items requested Projects Assistant,funded through Elder Services of the and received during the year. Merrimack Valley,we sponsored our first annual Anne Assistant Director Tom Madden and Lisa Belfiore our Bradstreet Symposium.Author Charlotte Gordon presented MIS Library Assistant,introduced wireless computing to a talk on Anne Bradstreet,Wife,Mother and Poet. She the library.Any patron with a wireless enabled laptop may signed copies of her latest book Mistress Bradstreet: the stop by any time the library is open and access the Inter- Untold Story of America's First Poet,published in March of net. Guidelines are available at the Reference Desk.Indi- 2005.Catherine Hommes gave us insight into Anne Brad- viduals and local groups may take advantage of the wire- street,the path of creativity in the 17th century world of lit- less connection which is available throughout the library, erature.Local students participated in the event.Attendees including the Meeting Room and the Conference Room. included descendants of Anne,authors and literary scholars. Our wireless access allowed us to create a user-friendly Early in the year we established a Long Range Plan- technology area for seniors near our Large Print Collec- ning Committee which included Trustees Peter Lafond and tion.This space houses a computer—Generations On-Line Maria Galvagna Mesinger,Staff members Marina Saleni- for those over 50 as well as a donated piece of equipment kas,Maura Deems,Gerry Page and Loretta Westerhoff, specifically designed for those with macular degeneration Friends of the Library Representative Inga Gamble,Town and poor vision.Please check our Seniors on Site area the Representatives Joyce Bradshaw,Rick Gorman and Meg next time you visit. Holmes,Town Board Members Bill Kelly,Tom Licciardel- Funding from the Friends of the Library,the Trustees to and Margaret Shaheen,Local citizens/Patrons Harold and the No.Andover Cultural Council allowed us to offer Dushame,Barbara Philbrick and David and Ginay Pinzer, some very special events,including Millie Matasso's mul- Administrators Sue Ellen Holmes and Tom Madden,and timedia presentation"Greece is...","Great Songs from the Consultants Greg Pronevitz and Scott Kehoe from the American Songbook"with local jazz singer Rhea Simon, Northeast Mass.Regional Library System.With their and a performance by Richard Clark as"The Lunatic,the help we were able to complete a five year plan(FY2006- Lover and the Poet".Rob Surette's`Be Somebody"and a FY2010)which set some concrete goals and objectives for very special Harry Potter program were highlights among our future.Many thanks to all who participated and sup- those special activities organized by the Children's staff. ported our efforts,including other staff members whose The Friends latest donation sponsored a collection of suggestions provided a firm foundation as we considered Rental DVDs greatly expanding our holdings. Stop by the many needs of the library and the community. some day and check them out.They are the latest titles Addie Pearson,our full time Reference Librarian,was and have been very popular. Check out our website www. promoted to Head of Reference and Young Adult Services. stevensmemlib.org for these and other upcoming activi- We congratulate her on her new position and fine work in ties at the library.If you see a member of the Garden Club 30 thank them for those wonderful floral arrangements at the museum passes supported by the Friends and the Women's Circulation Desk.They are unique,lovely and just perk up Club among a myriad of other duties too numerous to our days! mention. Our Technical Services department(one part- In August Gerry Page,who had been with us for four time person)processes all adult materials (and many of the years as our part-time Administrative Assistant,first Children's Room items),replaces worn out adult,children, through funding by Elder Services of the Merrimack young adult and summer reading list books for free us- Valley,and then as part of a Stevens Foundation Grant, ing those wonderful donations left by our terrific patrons. wrapped up her service to the library as the grant funds Many new Large Print items were added during FY05 to ran out. She is greatly missed.And,in October,Tom Mad- meet the ever increasing demand.And,in order to reduce den,our Assistant Director,left to accept the position the demand(and the waiting time)we now offer Quick of Director at the Durham,NH Public Library.We were Reads to our patrons.These are popular items on waiting very sorry to lose him.He was a great asset to the library. lists that are available on a first come first served basis. In late November/early December 2 part-time positions, We loan them for a week.If they are on the shelf(out with which had not been funded for the last two years,were the new books)they may be borrowed.They are not avail- filled in order to keep up with the demands for Reference able through Inter-Library Loan.We have other copies and Inter-Library Loans.By doing so we were able to re- to fill those requests.If you can't wait for a popular book instate our Sunday openings at a reduced level(November stop by and see what's available for a"Quick Read"! through May 30). Our patrons,especially families,have We thank our Friends,Trustees and all our volunteers been delighted with this change. who help us to achieve our main goal,which is to serve Our Children's Room continues to offer special dis- you,our patrons to the very best of our ability with the plays,materials and events.Attendance at their programs resources we have available.We thank you,our patrons, have increased.Your children continue to be our Chil- for your patience and support.We hope to see you at the dren's staff's highest priority! library. Adults receive personal service from our Adult Circu- lation staff who issue cards,check out all your materials, Respectfully submitted, process your Inter-Library Loans,call you when these ma- terials are ready for pick-up,and book those ever popular Sue Ellen Holmes,Director Library Statistics FY99 FY00 FY01 FY02 FY03 FY04 FY05 Acquisitions 5010 5368 4301 5,453 5152 5595 5053 Circulation 170,308 183,855 189,165 201,106 216,641 210,314 218,117 Museum Passes 810 833 771 613 534 694 619 Inter-Library Loans 5751 6029 10,283 20,467 28,988 39,185 46,796 Reference Questions 16,252 10,571 11,961 12,803 11,476 17,823 18,824 Programs Offered 319 304 294 299 251 157 115 Program Attendance 6149 6209 6121 5,705 4382 1713 2029 Library Usage 163,456 168,881 166,821 177,427 182,750 174,773 155,638 Meeting Room(s) Usage 683 605 615 581 617 512 495 Hours Open 3341 3352 3229 3,199 3217 2899 2864 # of Library Card Holders 22,532 23,285 24,379 25,155 26,598 27,493 25,901 Av. Weekly Computer Use 200 264 441 492 400 Home Page Hits 31,656 40,442 37,353 40,069 31 Report of the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees wishes to thank Harold Dush- In 2005 the library,the staff and volunteers worked ame,once again,for his continued support of the library tirelessly to provide the very best in customer service through his donations to the Carrie Millar Dushame Me- to the citizens of North Andover and the patrons of the morial Fund.The Board oversees these Endowed Funds, library.The Board of Trustees thanks the staff and volun- as well as Special Gifts.Proceeds from donors are used to teers for their hard work and efforts on behalf of all our purchase books,materials and equipment,to care for the patrons. building and grounds and to sponsor library programs and The Board also wishes to express their gratitude to activities. Arthur Larson,a member of the Board who retired in November after many years of dedicated service to the Respectfully submitted, library and the community.During those years Art served as a member of the Board,as Chairman of the Board and William B.Duffy,Jr.,Chair was Chairman of the Building Committee during the Peter Lafond,Treasurer library's renovation and expansion.It was through his ef- E.William Hansen forts(and that of the Building Committee and Board of Maria Galvagna Mesinger Trustees)that the library was able to achieve a building Mary Ellen Osgood that was elegant,user-friendly and completed on time and Martha Salisbury under budget. STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Endowment Fund Income Account Activity Copier Fund Income Account Activity 7/1/04 to 6/30/05 7/1/04 to 6/30/05 Endowment Fund Income Balance— $955.86 Copier Fund Balance-7/1/04 $7,379.32 7/1/04 Receipts Receipts Adult copier $3,074.40 From Endowment Fund $6,000.00 Children's Room Copier $687.03 From Phillips Fund — Computer Printouts $974.00 Total Receipts $6,000.00 $6,000.00 Total Receipts $4,735.43 $4,735.43 Expenditures Expenditures Books & Periodicals $4,079.18 Expenditures $6,951.61 Building Maintenance 468.39 Bank Service Charges $133.90 Furniture & Equipment 19.99 Programs 1,167.60 Total Expenditures $7,085.51 ($7,085.51) Miscellaneous 450.00 Bank Service Charges $187.37 Ending Balance-6/30/05 $5,029.24 Total Expenditures $6,372.53 ($6,372.53) Ending Balance-6/30/05 $583.33 32 STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Special Gifts Fund Account Activity 7/1/04 to 6/30/05 �; , Special Gifts Fund Balance-7/1/04 $18,722.56 or;;Y C Receipts , Special Gifts $6,084.00 ,- Grants $475.00 f , Memorial Contributions $136.61 Lost Books $1,767.41 n Other b' Interest $31.16 Total Receipts $8,494.18 $8,494.18a Expenditures Books $5,148.01 Programs $1,175.00 Other $2,221.18 Total Expenditures $8,544.19 ($8,544.19) Ending Balance-6/30/05 $18,672.55 Endowment Fund Valuation Value as of June 30, 2005 $350,887.00 Funds Historical Value Present Value Charles Whitney Davis Fund $10,000.00 $16,261.17 Carrie Millar Dushame Memorial $50,000.00 $48,874.54 Phillips Fund $2,550.00 $5,715.19 Berrian Fund $1,000.00 $2,857.60 Elizabeth P.Stevens Fund $10,000.00 $22,860.76 Nathaniel/Eliz. P. Stevens Fund $25,000.00 $51,428.46 Dale Stevens Fund $13,500.00 $28,575.96 Anne Bradstreet Fund $1,500.00 $2,857.60 M.T. Stevens, Abbot Stevens $61,682.81 $171,455.72 Mary 0. Tyler Stevens & Reynolds Total $175,232.81 $350,887.00 33 Veterans' Services North Andover—Boxford District Edward V. Mitchell, Director of Veterans Services Alan Benson, Boxford Town Manager Mark Rees, North Andover Town Manager Per Chapter 115 of the General Laws,the Town of • Replacement of Service Medals North Andover reappointed Edward V.Mitchell to the • Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse position of District Director of Veterans Services,on May • V.A.Home Loans and education benefits 2003 for an additional three-year term ending June 30, • Life Insurance and Widows Pensions 2006. • Veterans Disability Comp&Pensions The Department o f Veterans' Services is to advocate • V.A.Hospitals/Clinic Enrollment&Prescription on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide plan them with quality support services and to direct an emer- • V.A.Work Study Allowance Program gency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependents who are in need of benefits and services. All of these programs are subject to eligibility accord- In 1946,the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover ing to State and Federal Guidelines. and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a Dis- trict Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provi- Accomplishments sions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws.The Veterans Processed six applications for the Welcome Home Service Officer(V SO)is located at the North Andover War Bonus,awarding our returning War Veterans with Town Hall on Main Street.Walk-ins are always welcome $1,000.00 each.Assisted with the planning of the Annual however;we recommend calling first to ensure a represen- Red Cross Salute to Veterans Breakfast Honoring lo- tative is present. cal youths in the ROTC,Sea Cadets and Civil Air Patrol programs.Provided informative lecture to the Veterans Office Hours of Foreign Wars,the American Legion and the Senior Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M.to 4:30 P.M. Center. Convened&Chaired the Patriotic Observation (978)688-9552 or for urgent matters,call(978)807-7286, Committee in the planning of Memorial Day,Patriot Day or e-mail us at subvetagent@aol.com and Veterans Day Ceremonies.Recognized Veterans who *If necessary the V SO will make home visits. served in South Korea after 1953 with the Korean Defense Services Medal.Presented four Blue Star Service Banners Services Provided as Directed by the to families with loved ones serving in the Armed forces. Commonwealth of Massachusetts Coordinating efforts to memorialized our fallen heroes of • Financial assistance the Vietnam War.Assisted 10 families with emergency • Medical Services fuel assistance. • Educational&Burial Benefits • Property Tax Exemptions Expenditures • Veterans War Bonus The Veterans Services salary and office expenses total • Motor Vehicle Plates(Veteran,P.O.W.) $53,667.00.The Town of North Andover apportionment • Local Veterans Cemetery interment for salary and office expenses total$43.182.00.An ad- • Gold Star Mothers &Fathers Annuities ditional$85,000.00 was paid out for emergency financial • Blue Star Service Banners assistance with 75%being reimbursed by the Common- • Welcome Home Bonus Program wealth of Massachusetts. • Civil Service Employment&Housing Obtaining copies of discharges Veterans, we want you to receive the Benefits You and your family have earned, Contact your Veterans Service Officer Today! 34 Youth Services Department North Andover Youth Services Board of Directors Thomas Burkardt Gerald A. Sanford 978-682-9000 Peter Breen John F. Shaw www.nayouth.org Carrie Crouch Dave Sharp Olien Lu The Youth Services Department,under the direction marketing,public relations,finance and budgeting,and of Rick Gorman,continued to provide superior quality technology.The Youth Services Board of Directors and service and a full compliment of programs.The programs the Joseph N.Hermann Youth Center Inc. also completed consisted of support groups,court-related programming, a six month process in long term planning.We thank the student leadership programs,family and individual ser- Joseph N.Hermann Inc.for their continued financial and vices as well as a host of social,recreational and adventure emotional support of the center. services.In 2005 the Youth Services served over 3300 Due to the amazing success we have enjoyed over the youth. last 17 years,we assisted Boxford,Acton-Boxboro and The outstanding professional staff consists of Rick North Reading as they pursued similar programs and ser- Gorman,Executive Director,Adrian Viallobos,Program vices.This brings the total to 22 of New England commu- Coordinator,Ted Schruender,Program Coordinator and nities that have sought out North Andover on how to build Jenn Conway,Support Services Coordinator. and maintain successful youth programs The Joseph N.Hermann Youth Center continues to The following are the services provided over the last thrive despite limited funding to operate the center.The year: center is open six days a week for middle and high school aged youth.We have also built in time on Saturday morn- Adventure Programs ing and afternoons for our 4th and Sth graders. • Ropes Course Workshops Our summer program is very extensive and services • Mountain Biking programs over 100 youth.The eight weeks during the summer is • Rock Climbing trips busy with adventure camps,drama programs,summer • Open Rock Climbing Wall league basketball,summer basketball camps,playground • Adventure Field Trips programs along with field trips and special events.We are • Youth Services Outing Club also responsible for operating the Stevens Pond bathing • Paintball trips beach. • Skateboard trips and lessons We presently have a membership base that includes • Open Skate Park over 800 youth. Our annual membership fee is a very reasonable$75 and no child is ever turned away due to an Support Services inability to pay. • Youth Discussion Groups During 2005 our staff consisted of 4 full-time staff,stu- • Young Mens Groups dent volunteers,adult volunteers,program leaders,interns • High School Girls Groups and part-time staff.Our part time staff is 10 throughout the • Middle school Girls Groups school year and grows to over 100 during the summer. • Youth Tracking and Outreach The Youth Services also operates the highly successful • Holiday Giving Drive Challenge Course in the Town Forest.Hundreds of area • Thanksgiving Drive youth have had the opportunity to participate in activities • Crisis Intervention on the course. • Information and Referral Services The youth services director also oversees the fields • Families Anonymous committee.In 2005 we were able to implement the field • Job Bank sponsorship program in conjunction with all of our youth • Habitat for Humanity leagues.The fields committee was also able to make major • Mediation field improvements to our athletic fields. A number of adult committees are actively involved Social/Recreation Program in the daily operation of the Youth Center.These adult • 7th and 8th grade TEENCO volunteer committees work on fundraising,annual fund, • 6th grade TEENCO 35 • 8th grade Dress-up Dance • Concert Committee • Youth Concert Series • Skateboard Committee • 3 on 3 hoop Tourneys • Step Team • Fall Flag Football • Tutoring • Joseph Walsh Summer Hoop League • Mentoring • Youth Center Classes • Black Knights Travel basketball SPECIAL PROGRAMS • Black Knights Winter Basketball • Diversity Week • 4th grade Recreational basketball • Youth Center Fundraisers • "Grandstand"Snack Shack Operation • Youth Center Annual Fund • Annual Lip Synch Contest • Youth Center Carnival • Cooking Classes • Youth Appreciation Day • Field trips • End of school year Celebration • Weekly competitions • End of Summer Celebration Student-run Programs COURT RELATED PROGRAMMING • Youth Council • Juvenile Diversion • Teenco Dance Committee • Community Service • Give Back • Information and referral • Diversity Committee 36 I DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY Emergency Management Jeffrey J. Coco, Director John J. Coco, Deputy Director Co-Deputy Directors Richard M. Stanley, Police Chief Richard C. Boettcher, Commanding Officer Auxiliary Police William V. Dolan, Fire Chief William Hastings, Communications Officer During this past year,we gratefully received disaster- events that may require communications coverage or crowd related equipment through the Department of Homeland control and public safety assistance during incidents. Security.These items included pumps,generators,shelters, We continue to recruit operations officers and RACES tarps,first aid kits,space blankets and water containers. communicators holding valid Radio Amateur Licenses This equipment will be part of a regional equipment re- from the Federal Communications Commission(FCC). source that can be used in local and regional incidents. We are also on the lookout for volunteers to join our Aux- During September our RACES Communicators and iliary Police group.Auxiliary Police candidates must be Auxiliary police as well as Emergency Management Staff over the age of 21 and able to pass a background inves- personnel again supported the annual Merrimack Valley tigation conducted by our local police department.All Elders Walk for Life through North Andover.This opera- town residents meeting these criteria are eligible to apply tion was successfully completed without incident. regardless of race,sex or creed.Interested individuals may The Communications RACES group and Operations contact the undersigned at any time. group continue to update our Mobile EOC,which allows As always our thanks to the many town boards and us to communicate with all local departments including departments including Town Manager,Mr.Mark Rees,the Police and Fire.We continue to enjoy 100%communica- Finance Board,Honorable Board of Selectmen,DPW,Po- tions throughout the whole community based on the Holt lice,and Fire departments who can always be depended on and Boston hill RACES repeaters. to support our efforts including all MEMA exercises and Our RACES communicators continue to support real emergencies that may arise. monthly communications tests with MEMA to maintain My personal thanks to Deputy Director John Coco,the communications proficiency and readiness in event of Emergency Management Operations Staff,headed by John emergencies.We also conduct weekly testing of our pri- Savastano,the Communications staff,headed by William mary communications to insure readiness during emer- Hastings and the RACES communicators and the Aux- gency situations. iliary police,headed by Sgt.Richard Boettcher.Without We are in process of moving to our new EOC in the your dedicated support and all the voluntary service you basement of the Main Street Fire Department,and cur- provide to our community,our agency could not support rently maintain our primary EOC adjacent to the Senior our community.I greatly appreciate your time and effort. Center. The RACES and Auxiliary Police as well as the Emer- Respectfully submitted, gency Management operations staff contribute countless hours of voluntary services to the town in support of any Jeffrey J. Coco 37 Fire Department William V. Dolan, Fire Chief Mission Statement 2005 Overview The North Andover Fire Department is an organiza- Tragic fire 777 Johnson Street April 19,2005 claimed tion dedicated to the protection and preservation of life the life of North Andover resident and schoolteacher Mary and property through aggressive fire suppression,fire Ellen Kennedy.Her son Stephen rescued by a ground lad- prevention,emergency medical services,public education, der by firefighters.This was the first fire death in a build- hazardous materials control and containment,the mitiga- ing fire in over twenty-three years.The department shares tion of other disasters,natural and manmade,and to be of the grief at this death with her family and the community. assistance to the public. We urge our citizens to take fire prevention precau- tions to enhance their life safety and protect their property. A working smoke detector will alert family members to Report of the Fire Department leave the building and meet outside.Fire sprinklers will extinguish the fire preventing fire growth,toxic smoke and Responses January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005 save lives and property.In March of 2006 new homes or homes that are substantially renovated will be required to Fire and Rescue 2306 have Carbon Monoxide detectors installed.Please use this Ambulance 2499 technology to protect what you value most. Fire prevention Retirees in 2005 Code compliance inspectionsconducted FF Daniel Glynn—hired 1 March 1964 and retired 1 by the Fire Prevention Office 1113 March2005-41 years of service. FF Terrence Joyce—hired 3 March 1973 and retired due Open-air burn permits issued during open to on the job injury 3 March 2005 burning season January 15-May 1 649 FF James Crane—hired 12 August 1983 and retired 11 March 2005-22 years of service. Revenue Lt.Thomas Casale—hired 3 March 1973 and retired 12 August 2005-32 years of service. Fire Prevention Permits: $47,457' Ambulance Service: $631,631 As always we are thankful to you our citizens and our Fire Alarm Service Fees: $21,000 customers in providing the resources we need to continue with our mission. Total Dollar Loss From Structural Fires $750,175 Respectfully submitted, William V.Dolan,Fire Chief 38 Police Department Richard M. Stanley, Chief of Police Many changes have occurred within the police depart- We look forward to joining the Essex County Sheriff ment in the year 2005.Two new officers successfully com- Department in Project Lifesaver.Project Lifesaver focuses pleted the police academy and field training assignments on individuals who are usually under supervised care but and are now working full time.Two veteran officers trans- have a tendency to wander.They are fitted with a wrist- ferred to North Andover from other agencies.They have band transmitter that helps emergency personnel locate over 20 years of combined experience to offer and after them.Nationwide there have been 850 rescues with and an orientation period they also began working full time. average rescue time of 16 minutes.We will be working These officers all filled existing vacancies. closely with the Sheriff's Department personnel in training In addition to the full time officers, 12 reserve officers and equipment maintenance for this program. were appointed and sworn in.Reserve officers work part Traffic safety continues to be a main focus of our depart- time supplementing the patrol force when needed with the ment.The safe and efficient flow of traffic through our com- goal of eventually joining the department in a full time ca- munity can be challenging at times.We have participated pacity. Some of these officers have completed their acad- in recommendations for a number of improvements in en- emies and field training and have started working.These gineering and signage in town over the past year.There are reserves also offer the town a variety of law enforcement some significant changes and improvements to come in 2006 experience. particularly in the Old Center area.Residents with traffic re- Our community programs included an expanded lated concerns should not hesitate to call the department. KIDRAD(Kids Resist Aggression Defensively)program The traffic unit looks to expand this year to include that involves specially trained officers teaching personal a commercial vehicle enforcement officer.In addition to safety and self-defense to children ages 5 to 12.We will be the trash truck traffic that we monitor for permit and route offering this program in 2006 along with course for adult violations,the unit would expand to include officers spe- women.There has always been a great response to these cially trained in all aspects of commercial vehicle enforce- programs and the officers enjoy working with both the ment including the use of portable truck scales. young people and their parents. The men and women of the North Andover Police Also in 2006 we intend to sponsor internet safety pro- Department will continue to strive to provide the best pos- grams for parents and students at the Middle School level. sible police service to all residents of our Community. If These programs will be offered separately in the spring of we can be of any type of assistance,or if you have heard 2006.Please watch our website(www.napd.us),local pa- of programs in other communities which will benefit our pers and school news for more information. residents,please don't hesitate to call. 39 CRIMINAL CHARGES 2005 TYPE OF OFFENSE TYPE OF OFFENSE Assault and Battery 25 Liquor Violation 7 Assault and Battery on Police Officer 4 Manslaughter 1 Assault and Battery w/ Dangerous Weapon 4 Motor Vehicle, Larceny of 10 Abuse Prevention Order, Violate 12 Motor Vehicle, Malicious Damage to 1 Arson 1 Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle 1 Assault 16 Noisy and Disorderly House, Keep 2 Assault with Dangerous Weapon 5 OUI Liquor/Drugs 38 Attempt to Commit Crime 1 Possession Class A Substance 5 B&E, Residential & Motor Vehicle 5 Possession Class B Substance 6 BB Gun/Air Rifle, Minor in Poss. 2 Possession Class D Substance 33 Burn Motor Vehicle 1 Possession Class E Substance 5 Check Fraud/Forgery 5 Poss. Of Controlled Subs. Intent to Dist. 4 Conspiracy to Violate Cont. Subst. Law 3 Possession Hypodermic Needle 10 Credit Card Fraud 2 Railroad Track, Walk/Ride On 1 Dangerous Weapon Carry 1 Receiving Stolen Property 3 Destruction of Property 12 Resisting Arrest 9 Disguise to Obstruct Justice 3 RMV Document Violation 1 Disorderly Conduct 16 Robbery 6 Distributing Counterfeit Substance 1 Restraining Order Violation 12 Distribution of Class A Substance 2 School, Disturb 1 Distribution of Class D Substance 1 Sex Offender Fail to Register 1 Disturbing the Peace 1 Shoplifting 46 Fireworks, Possess Unlawful 1 Stop for Police, Fail to 2 Forgery of Document 1 Threat to Commit Crime 3 Fugitive From Justice 7 Trespass 7 Identify Self, MV Operator Refuse 1 Unsafe Operation of MV 1 Indecent A&B, Child under 14 4 Use MV Without Authority 2 Indecent A&B, Child over 14 4 Utter False Instrument 2 Kidnapping by Relative 1 Warrant Arrests 56 Larceny 43 Leaving the Scene of Accident 4 Total Complaints Issued 659 Lewdness, Open and Gross 1 Total Arrests 310 License Violation 62 Total Summons/Hearings 298 40 MOTOR VEHICLE CITATIONS TYPE OF OFFENSE TYPE OF OFFENSE Alcohol Violations 5 Operation of Uninsured/Unregistered MV 343 Crosswalk Violation 4 OUI - Liquor/Drugs 35 Defective Equipment 179 Passing Violation 43 Failure Stop for School Bus 1 Possession of Controlled Substance 11 Failure to Stop/Obey Police 3 Red Light/Stop-Sign Violation 397 Failure to Yield 21 Register MV Improperly to Avoid Taxes/Fees 4 False RMV Document 6 Registration Not in Possession 31 Improper Turn 27 Seat Belt Violation/Child Restraint Violation 188 Leaving Scene of Accident 15 Speeding 1167 License Violation 208 Vio of State Highway Signal/Sign/Marking 23 Marked Lanes Violation 81 Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Violations 152 Total Charges 3545 Inspection Sticker Violation 531 Number Plate Violation 70 Total Citations 3451 r 41 I DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS Division of Public Works J. William Hmurciak P.E., Director WATER SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION—FY 2005 There were installed in 2004-2005 either wholly or In Fiscal Year 2005,the following were installed as partially,71 water services. Seven damaged fire hydrants part of the North Andover Water Distribution System: were replaced and 28 water main breaks or leaks were 6,120 feet of twelve-inch water main, 10,155 feet of eight- repaired.Hydrants were inspected,repaired,flagged,and inch water main,and 220 feet of six-inch water main;plus painted where necessary. 14 twelve-inch gate valves,22 eight-inch gate valves,and As part of the Town's program to replace old,unlined 17 six-inch gate valves;and 46 fire hydrants. cast iron pipe,DeFelice Corporation of Dracut installed The water distribution system now consists of: 143.12 new water mains were in Farnum Street,Wood Lane, miles of main pipe;6 twelve-inch,2 eight-inch,and 1 Bradford Street,Wilson Road,Highland Terrace,Peters six-inch check valves;4 twelve-inch altitude valves;5 Street,Cotuit Street,and Brewster Street. twenty-four-inch butterfly valves;523 twelve-inch,4 ten- To expand the Sutton Hill High Service Area,DeFelice inch, 1,036 eight-inch, 1789 six-inch,and 4 four-inch gate Corporation installed new water mains in Chestnut Street valves;and 1,417 public hydrants. and Sutton Hill Road,creating a beneficial loop to the high service area.As a result,Greenwood East Lane,Blue- Size of Pipe Length of Pipe berry Hill Lane,Booth Street,and Saville Street became (Inches) (Feet) part of the high service area,with increased water pressure 24 1917 and improved hydrant flow rates. 12 264,514 Private developers extended the town's water distribu- 10 7615 tion system in a section of Forest Street,Garnet Circle,a 8 393,254 section of Dale Street,and Meetinghouse Road. 6 87,029 The third capital improvement project to replace old 4 1260 water meters was awarded to Five Oaks construction of 3 160 STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Kind of Pipe Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Sizes 3"To 24" Extended During the Year (Feet) 16,495 Discontinued (Feet) 10,848 Total Number of Hydrants Added during the Year 46 Total Number, of Hydrants Now In Use 1417 Number of Stop Gates Now In Use 3361 Number of Stop Gates Smaller than 4 Inches 0 Number of Blowoffs 6 Range of Pressure on Mains 20 To 148 psi Kind of Service Pipe' Cement Lined, Lead Lined, Copper, Cast Iron, Ductile Iron Size of Service Pipe 3/4" to 10" Number of Service Taps Added this Year 71 Number of Service Taps Now In Use 73335 Number of Meters Installed 479 42 Groton,MA.Nearly 1,000 old meters will be replaced in and should be recognized for their endeavors."The Water FY06 with the new radio-read type meters. Treatment Plant also received an award for the fourteenth A leak detection survey was conducted in the spring of year in a row from the Massachusetts Dental Society for 2005 by the RJ Sopper Testing Company of Woburn,MA. "excellence in maintaining optimal community water fluo- Eight leaks were discovered and repaired as follows. ridation as a recognized scientific public health measure in the prevention of dental decay." Leak Estimated The Water Department also nominated Victoria Strip- No. Location Description Flow, GPM ling,a teacher and resident at Brooks School,for the Envi- 1. 35 Johnnycake Street Service 15 ronmental Educator of the Year award.Ms. Stripling has 2. 31 Court Street Service 15 Forked with the employees at the Water Treatment Plant 3. 20 Ironwood Road Service 15 for several years educating her students on the importance 4. 110 Lancaster Road Hydrant 2 of protecting the watershed and the lake. She was among 5. 34 Trinity Court Hydrant 2 only a handful of teachers who received this honor.We 6. Highland Terrace Hydrant 2 were very proud of her acceptance by the state for this 7. Chadwick/High Sts Hydrant 2 prestigious award. 8. Marblehead/Belmont Hydrant 2 In June the Water Treatment Plant sent out approxi- mately 11,700 educational water quality reports to all resi- dents of North Andover.The purpose of these brochures is Drinking Water Treatment Plant, Pumping to keep the public informed and educated about such sub- Stations, and Water Storage Facilities jects as the water treatment process,analytical test results, In spring of this year the Department of Environmental lead in drinking water,source water protection,water con- Protection honored the North Andover Water Department servation,and contamination from cross-connections.Edu- for"it's outstanding performance and achievement to have cational tours were also given throughout the year to school placed among the top five percent(5%)of public water age children to aim this knowledge at a younger audience. systems in the state."This award recognized"the effort Also this year copper sulfate was added to the lake as and dedication by the Water Department to meet the ever a control technique for algae.The levels of algae are care- evolving federal and state requirements,and the fact that fully watched,especially in the summer,as this can cause the system also conducted many non-regulatory activities problems with filtration,which would increase the cost of to help promote quality drinking water.It is the Depart- treatment. ment's belief that this public water system went above and This year all Water Treatment Personnel were trained/ beyond what is required to supply quality drinking water retrained in CPR and First Aid so that they might be able to respond to an emergency situation within the plant es- pecially due to the large amount of chemicals and high Finished Water Produced—Pumped Fiscal Year 2005 voltage electricity that is part of their daily lives.This is just one example of on going training that all water treat- Months Million Gallons (MG) ment personnel go through each year to keep them abreast of the latest methods for safety or technology in the water July August 114.7355 treatment field.All operators also fulfilled all required august 196.1005 educational requirements needed to maintain their licenses September 96,1005 in the water treatment field. October 79.4583 The Town purchased 2.16 acres of property surround- November 72.1235 ing the Drinking Water Treatment to protect the water sup- December 2004 75.3070 ply from development and improve security. January 2005 76.7613 Throughout this fiscal year many repairs and improve- February 69.6159 ments were made within the DWTP,Booster Pump Sta- March 74.9752 tions (BPS)and Storage Tanks.The DWTP machinery, April 74.4639 piping and equipment,now 14 years old,are showing May 82.1670 signs of age,which demands greater attention and main- June 2005 109.6153 tenance.Improvements were made to security systems, TOTAL 1,045.3650 MGs communication relating operation from outside stations to the DWTP control room,water sampling stations and fire Average daily consumption-28640 MSG per day alarm systems. Max day pumping—August 2, 2004: 5.0361 MGs A section of the finished water discharge pipe,within Largest pumping week-July 1-7, 2004: 30.6082 MGs the DWTP facility,had to be replaced due to a localized 43 corrosion problem.This work was performed successfully Sewage Collection &Treatment FY 2005 after hours so not to disturb the normal everyday opera- In North Andover,sewage is designed to flow in three tions.A flood alarm was installed within the finished wa- divisions: The East Side Drainage Area with its trunk ter pump room to monitor that area and notify operations sewer following Lake Cochichewick,Stevens Pond,and in the event of future pipe leaks occurring. Cochichewick Brook to the Merrimack River;the West Professional outside vendors repaired minor leaks Side Drainage Area with two trunk sewers: one on Waver- within the floating plastic covers on top of Bear Hill and ly Road,Mass Ave,Beverly Street and Sutton Street,the Sutton Hill storage tanks. other along the Shawsheen River;and the Central Drain- Jungle like concentration of poison ivy surrounding the age Area bounded by Waverly Road,Middlesex Street,and Sutton Hill storage tanks was removed and disposed of at Main Street to the Merrimack River by way of the Greater the Cyr Recycling Center Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant. We changed the granular activated carbon and sand In Fiscal Year 2005,the following were installed as in filters 6-7-8.These three carbon filters cleaned a total part of the North Andover Sewage Collection System: amount of 1.718 billion gallons of water for a new record 6587 feet of 8-inch PVC pipe,and 35 manholes.The sew- high for filtration at our facility. age collection system now consists of 84.0 miles of sewer Began monitoring levels of the Sutton Hill and Bear main with 5299 house connections. Hill storage tanks to determine if they were leaking.Bear Hill tanks were found to be sound while Sutton Hill tanks Size of Sewers Length of Sewers were determined leaking roughly 32,000 gallons per day. (Inches) (Feet) This ignited action to replace these tanks with new ones, 36 440 as well as the redesign and proposal for new,secure and 30 5461 reliable tanks at Bear Hill. 27 4171 A better sound enclosure was installed over the emer- 24 18,469 gency power generator at Foxwoods BPS to reduce the 20 9547 noise to the surrounding neighborhood coming this unit. 18 23,992 Additional residual chlorine analyzers were installed to 15 2889 the DWTP Clearwell and the Bear Hill Storage Tanks to 12 36,920 monitor more so closely the disinfect ion of water within 10 10,267 these areas.A new,cost effective deionizing unit,which 8 249,072 produces pure water,was installed in the DWTP lab for 6 82,154 quality control and lab testing. Backup controls were installed at the Sutton Hill BPS to allow us to continue to operate that station in the event In FY05,Albanese D&S,Inc. of Dracut,MA com- of loss of automation. pleted the town's Phase 4B Sewer project by installing new One of the ozone generators was shutdown for pre- sewer lines in portions of Salem Street,Johnson Street, ventative maintenance. One half of the 104 glass elec- Appleton Street and Anne Road.The new sewer lines are trodes,which form ozone gas under pressure and high within the Lake Cochichewick watershed,and will reduce voltage,were found to be worn out and so replaced with the threat of contamination from septic systems as homes new glass. connect to the new lines. A power monitor was installed and connected to the The Town's sewer consultant,Guertin Flkerton& control PC to record incoming electrical activity and Associates,started the design of the Town's next sewer power surges. project,Phase 4C. New sewer lines are planned for two streets: Great Pond Road between Stevens Street and Fox Cross Connection Control Program (CCCP) Hill Road,and Dale Street from Appleton Street to house Proper program is ongoing annually and maintained #400. through a contracted professional who is a certified in- Funding was approved at the Town Meeting in the spector and backflow device tester within the State of spring of 2005 for the Phase 4D Sewer Project.The project Massachusetts,in accordance with the Department of includes new sewer lines in a section of Bradford Street Environmental Protection,Division of Water Supply 310 near the water tower,Woodberry Lane,and a section of CMR 22.22 Regulations.The Town's Water Department Sutton Hill Road.All of these areas are within the water- is ultimately responsible for all actions regarding this pro- shed of Lake Cochichewick. gram to insure that it is managed and maintained correctly Significant extension of the town's sewer system also according to Federal&State Laws. occurred in FY05 in a private subdivision known as Meet- inghouse Commons,off Dale Street near Smolak Farms.A 44 sewer pump station was constructed to pump sewage from A wet but successful Earth Day Cleanup was conduct- the new subdivision and the town's Phase 3D Sewer project ed on April 24,2005. 130 Volunteers removed 30 cubic on Dale Street. yards of trash from roadways and public areas. Sewer Pump Station (SPS) Recycling As quickly as the Town develops so do the demands The Solid Waste Advisory Committee's efforts to pro- placed on operation and maintenance of our sewer pump- mote and enhance recycling were very successful in the ing stations.There are now (20)sewer pump stations past fiscal year.Programs to improve education and out- owned and operated by the Town with more coming in reach,increase school recycling volumes,collect all num- the near future.The sewer pump station crew has done a bered plastic curbside,and not allow visible cardboard and fantastic job maintaining these stations in good working paper to be placed in the trash have appreciably decreased order.For the numerous number of sewer stations we are solid waste tonnage and increased recycling tonnage. responsible less alarm conditions have resulted result,in- A total of 2,081 tons of paper,glass,tin,aluminum dicating that the objective to establish and maintain a SPS and plastic were recycled of FY 05.The total was 235.25 staff proved positive for the Town.Acquired a new four- tons greater than FY 04 an increase of 12.7%.The Town wheel drive truck with hydraulic crane and snowplow to received a Municipal Recycling Grant for$1,869.for recy- our vehicle work force cling calendar mailers,and a rain barrell grant for$525. Repair work performed on(9)SPS's varying from A total of 364 residents participated in two household minor to major degree,involving the overhaul of various hazardous waste days conducted by Clean Harbors.The pumps,replacement of motors,faulty electrical systems, DPW continued to provide bi-weekly curbside recycling removing foreign debris clogged within pump cavities and collection,bi-monthly appliance pick-up and operate the replacement of worn or corroded pipe lines. DPW garage drop off center for recycling and the Cyr Three(3)new level control systems were installed at drop off center for yard waste on Sharpners Pond Road. Butcher Boy,Willows&Dale St SPS's to replace faulty Fall leaf pickup,spring brush cleanup and Christmas tree or older systems.A new flow meter was installed in the pickup were also conducted in FY05. Butcher Boy SPS. We improved the versatility of the 8-inch diameter Street Maintenance portable SPS bypass pump by the addition of adding vari- The following streets were wholly or partially recon- ous size quick connect couplings.We upgraded emergency structed and repaved in FY 05: Bradford Street,Chestnut bypass system at Campbell SPS to allow quick connection Street,Oak Avenue,So.Bradford Street and Sutton Street. the portable by pass pump;and also installed an emergen- The following streets were wholly or partially resur- cy bypass connection to the Hollyridge SPS. faced: Campbell Road,Dale Street,East Water Street, Contracted with a professional vendor to"Poly pig"3000 Gilbert Street,Glencrest Drive,Granville Lane,Grosvenor feet of force main from the willows Sewer Pump station to re- Avenue,Stevens Street,Surrey Drive,Wildwood Circle, move blockage built up within.Engineering and design work and Wood Avenue. Sidewalks were constructed on Dale began for a new submersible pump at the Bonny Lane SPS Street and Salem Street.Approximately 8,300 feet of As- to replace the existing air compressor—ejector pot station. phalt berm was installed in various locations.Patching of Improved safety conditions at some of the SPS's through the pavement was done throughout the Town to eliminate de- installation of emergency lighting,construction of safer entry fects and potholes.The shoulder areas along sidewalk and platforms and the purchase of confined safety equipment. roadway projects were loamed and seeded. Catch basins and manholes were rebuilt or repaved as Solid Waste Collection and Disposal required. Spot drainage repairs were conducted throughout Waste Management of New Hampshire completed the Town as required.A total of 500 catch basins were cleaned first year of a new three-year contract for collection and by machine or by hand. transportation of solid waste.A total of 10,718 tons of solid Roadside lawn damage due to snow plowing operations waste was delivered to the Wheelabrator facility on Holt were repaired in April. Over 15 miles of roadside brush Road in FY 05.The total was 519 tons less that FY 04,a was cut.Approximately 90 lane miles of centerline and decrease of 4.6%. sideline and all crosswalks were repainted. Over 284 lane On January 31,2005,the Town began enforcing the miles of roadway were swept of winter sand. waste bans on visible recyclables in the trash. So,far the Bids were received by the electric,telephone and cable program has progressed exceeding well.Eliminating as utilities to place all the overhead wires underground in the much paper and cardboard from our solid waste stream is Old Center area.The Old Center roadway reconstruction a key to reducing our costs and improving our recycling project is completed to the 100%design stage.Bids will rate.The reduced tonnage in the past five months has be received by the Mass Highway Department in the fall saved over$70,000 in tipping fees. of 2005. 45 The Mosquito Brook Watereshed study is complete. Parks &School Grounds Maintenance Design of replacement culverts on Winter Street,Foster The parks area consists of the Center Common,8.1 Street and Lost Pond Lane is ongoing. acres;training grounds, 1.9 acres;Memorial Park,2.7 acres;Old Burying Ground, 1 acre;Historical Society Forestry &Tree Maintenance Plot;Farrington Burying Grounds;and 20 small plots at Our skyworker bucket truck was active in FY05.A to- street intersections—a total of 15 acres.All park areas tal of 87 trees were pruned,56 were removed and new tree were maintained,and mowed an average of once per week. was planted. 2725 Christmas trees were chipped in Janu- All triangles at various locations were maintained and ary and a large amount of brush was chipped during the mowed. curbside spring cleanup conducted in April. School ground areas consists of the Bradstreet School, Our tree department crews worked with the various 1.20 acres;Thomson School,3.00 acres;Kittredge School, Committees in many ways throughout the year: Christmas 6.57 acres;Franklin School,8.77 acres;Sargent School 15 lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as acres;North Andover Middle School and Atkinson School, the downtown area which made for a wonderful and fes- 38.34 acres;and the High School,44.52 acres—a total of tive display,flags were put up along Mass.Ave and Main 117.40 acres.Bleachers were repaired and repainted as Street for the 4th of July celebration and veterans day,and required.Baseball fields,track and field facilities,field wreaths were hung along these same streets for the Christ- hockey,soccer,lacrosse,and football fields were main- mas holiday. tained for competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events.The Booster Club provided funding Playground Maintenance for improvements and maintenance to the Hayes Stadium The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, field and the practice football field. 4.7 acres;Drummond Field,5.0 acres;American Legion The North Andover Rotary Club adopted the Aplin Beach, 1.4 acres;Carl Thomas Playground,4.7 acres;Ap- Playground and completed an extensive amount of work lin Playground, 1.8 acres;Chadwick Street Playground,4.1 and maintenance to improve the overall appearance of the acres,Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres;the Gallagher Field playground. at the Town Farm 2.5 acres,the Cyr Recreation Area, A new area of playground equipment was installed 10.3 acres and the new Foster Farm Fields 6.0 acres.This at Grogan's Playground.Donations,CPA funds,and the brings the total number of acres to 43.5. labor and hard work donated by the Grogan's Playground The two soccer fields off Sharpners Pond Road were Committee produced a playground area,which is a great again improved and widened this season thanks to the addition to the neighborhood. Our thanks to all the volun- North Andover Soccer Association.North Andover Soc- teer organizations for funding programs and improvements cer Association and Lacrosse Association also provided and for their time and effort in maintaining and improving maintenance at Sharpners,Reynolds and Foster Fields. our playing fields. The North Andover Booster Club provided maintenance at Sharpners baseball,Carl Thomas,and Aplin Fields. 46 WATER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS-JULY 1, 2004 TO JUNE 30, 2005 CAST IRON PIPE, GATE VALVES,AND HYDRANTS 12" 8" 6" 12" 8" 6" GATE GATE GATE STREET LOCATION WORK BY PIPE PIPE PIPE VALVE VALVE VALVE HYD FOREST STREET HOUSE#805 TO#771 WARD HILL EXCAVATORS 500 1 1 1 R.O.W. KARA DR TO PEACHTREE LN ARCO EXCAVATORS 480 2 GARNET CIRCLE AMBERVILLE RD TO END MASTERSON CONSTRUCTION 670 1 2 2 DALE ST SOUTH BRADFORD ST TO HOUSE#767 JOHN FARMER 150 860 1 2 2 2 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD DALE ST TO SOUTH BRADFORD ST JOHN FARMER 1960 4 3 3 GRAY STREET STILES ST TO ANDOVER LINE LEITCHFIELD CO. 1000 2 2 STILES STREET 169 GRAY ST TO HOUSE#10 ARCO EXCAVATORS 220 1 1 SUTTON HILL ROAD SANDRA LN TO CHESTNUT ST DEFELICE CORP 1570 3 4 4 CHESTNUT STREET SUTTON HILL RD TO HILLSIDE RD DEFELICE CORP 230 3 R.O.W. RESERVOIR SUTTON HILL RD TO PUMP STATION DEFELICE CORP 270 2 FARNUM STREET HOUSE#250 TO#426 DEFELICE CORP 2090 8 5 5 WOOD LANE GREENEST TO MEADOW LN DEFELICE CORP 1670 8 4 4 BRADFORD STREET OSGOOD ST TO WHITE BIRCH LN DEFELICE CORP 2330 3 5 5 WILSON ROAD TURNPIKE ST TO HIGHLAND TERRACE DEFELICE CORP 310 3 2 2 HIGHLAND TERRACE ANDOVER ST TO WILSON RD DEFELICE CORP 345 2 1 1 PETERS STREET TURNPIKE ST TO CHICKERING RD DEFELICE CORP 1180 5 2 2 2 COTUIT ST CHICKERING RD HOUSE#36 DEFELICE CORP 430 2 1 1 BREWSTER STREET PETERS ST TO HOUSE#14 DEFELICE CORP 230 2 INGLEWODD ST HOUSE#60 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 1 SALEM ST HOUSE#1004 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 SALEM ST HOUSE#895 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 FOSTER ST AT VEST WAY HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 GREAT POND ROAD AT TREAMENT PLANT HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 VILLAGE GREEN DR AT UNIT#15 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 SALEM ST #405 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 GILBERT ST #22 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 1 HEMLOCK ST AT MASS AVE HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 COTUIT ST AT HOUSE#171 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 1 V TURNPIKE ST AT#188 HOLT RD EXCAVATORS 1 6,120 10,155 220 14 40 38 46 00 RETIRED WATER MAINS JULY 1, 2004 TO JUNE 30, 2005 CAST AND DUCTILE IRON PIPE, GATE VALVES, AND HYDRANTS 12" 8" 6" 12" 8" 6" GATE GATE GATE STREET LOCATION WORK BY PIPE PIPE PIPE VALVE VALVE VALVE HYD SUTTON HILL ROAD SANDRA LN TO CHESTNUT ST DEFELICE CORP 1570 5 2 FARNUM STREET HOUSE #250 TO #426 DEFELICE CORP 2187 5 2 WOOD LANE GREENE ST TO MEADOW LN DEFELICE CORP 2210 3 2 BRADFORD STREET OSGOOD ST TO WHITE BIRCH LN DEFELICE CORP 2441 2 2 WILSON ROAD TURNPIKE ST TO HIGHLAND TERRACE DEFELICE CORP 324 3 1 HIGHLAND TERRACE ANDOVER ST TO WILSON RD DEFELICE CORP 340 1 PETERS STREET TURNPIKE ST TO CHICKERING RD DEFELICE CORP 1209 3 1 COTUIT ST CHICKERING RD HOUSE #36 DEFELICE CORP 337 1 BREWSTER STREET PETERS ST TO HOUSE #14 DEFELICE CORP 230 1 0 0 10,848 0 0 24 10 SEWER MAIN EXTENSIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS JULY 1, 2004 TO JUNE 30, 2005 PVC AND DUCTILE IRON PIPE, FORCE MAIN AND MANHOLES 24" 12" 10" 8" FORCE MAIN STREET LOCATION WORK BY PIPE PIPE PIPE PIPE SMH LENGTH DIAM. ANNE ROAD SALEM STREET TO END ALBANESE D&S 473 3 DALE STREET #35 TO SALEM ST ALBANESE D&S 343 0 SALEM STREET #314 TO ANNE RD ALBANESE D&S 571 5 SALEM STREET LEANNE DRIVE TO #175 ALBANESE D&S 930 3 SALEM STREET DALE ST TO #188 ALBANESE D&S 597 4 JOHNSON STREET LISA LN TO JOHNSON CIRCLE ALBANESE D&S 1,192 6 APPLETON STREET DALE ST TO SALEM STREET ALBANESE D&S 915 3 COTUIT ST #18 TO #10 FIVE OAKS CONST. 306 1 MEETINGHOUSE ROAD PUMP STATION TO HOUSE #144 J. FARMER & SONS 1,260 10 1,500 4 TOTALS 0 0 0 6,587 35 1,500 TOTAL PIPE FY04 82.69 ADDED IN FY05 1.25 TOTAL PIPE FY05 83.94 �o DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Affirmative Action Program The Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Of- • Orientation and update on contract compliance regula- fice is responsible for monitoring,reviewing,and assisting tions on both state and federal level with consultant. the Town Manager in the implementation of the Town of • Update vendor master file purchases to readily identify North Andover Affirmative Action Program and mak- minority/woman suppliers. ing quarterly progress reports to the Town Manager,the • Analyze and evaluate the Town master vendor file to Community Development Director,and the Massachusetts improve performance in Town professional services Commission Against Discrimination.This program con- and vendor purchases. sists of four(4)plans,as follows: • Utilize SOMBA annual directory to outreach minority and female contractors and subcontractors. 1. Municipal Employment Activities Plan • Notification to state office(SOMBA)of intention to 2. Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Business bid on projects. Enterprise Plan • Quarterly analysis and evaluation of the Town of North 3. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee Andover contract compliance report and minority busi- 4. Town of North Andover Commission on Disabilities ness enterprise report in preparation for submitting to Issues Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. Municipal Employment Activities Program Semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the com- • Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a sign- munities participation in the contract award activity. off,applications,requisitions,and establishing an eli- Preparation of a written document reflects results of gible list. analysis.Report sent to Massachusetts Commission • Prepare quarterly applicant flow data,promotions, Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. separations data. Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual as- • Notify vacancy announcements for minority/female sessment and evaluation of the contract awards activi- outreach and review the Town's workforce for avail- ties performance in order to comply with the Minority/ ability of qualified women and minorities for the posi- Women's Business Enterprise contract compliance plan tion. requirements per Town and Massachusetts Commis- • Advertise positions in the local newspaper,regional sion Against Discrimination Agreements. newspaper,and periodicals serving minority communi- Preparation of annual review and update for all other ties. Minority/Women's Business Enterprise programs ad- • Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and ministrated by the Town. Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. • Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action Pro- Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee grams. • The Fair Housing Committee continues to be coordi- • Attend various state conferences for update on Equal nated by the Division of Community Development and Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Laws. Services. • The Town of North Andover is an active participant in Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Busi- the HOME Consortium. ness Enterprise Program • The Town continues to work on a regional approach • Meet on a regular basis with the North Andover Affir- toward providing affordable housing options for North mative Action Consultant. Andover. 50 Commission on Disability Issues James Lyons Chairperson Maureen Cushing, Treasurer Frank Dushame, IT Specialist Nancy Murphy Cochairperson Brenda Savary, Clerk Barbara Currier, Founder Donald Stewart, Selectman This year,The North Andover Commission on Disabil- Department(NAPD)Safety then inspects the photograph/af- ities(NACDI)has made significant advancements toward fidavit,and,if appropriate,sends a copy of the photo,a park- ensuring that the civil rights of people with all types of ing ticket,and a letter of explanation to the violator. disabilities are met.The NACDI is a commission of seven Our overall goals include volunteers serving three-year terms and appointed by the Board of Selectmen to advocate for disability-related is- 1. to provide information,referral,guidance,and techni- sues.We have full membership.The majority(5)of the cal assistance to individuals,public agencies,business commission members must have a disability or be directly and organizations in matters pertaining to disability; related to a person with a disability. 2. to advocate for the full integration and participation of Our Mission is to address North Andover's disability people with disabilities in the town of North Andover; needs for the town and its residents,visitors and families 3. to research the needs and problems of people with with disabilities.Commissioners have provided technical disabilities in town; assistance,access surveys,community education,train- 4. to advise and assist town officials and employees in ings,meetings,and other activities to assist with ensuring addressing the needs of people with disabilities; that the Town increases compliance with The Americans 5. to support training related to disability to people With Disabilities Act(ADA),The Massachusetts Archi- who reside or work in town;and tectural Access Barriers (AAB)Regulations,and other 6. to participate to the maximum extent possible in disability related laws.Indeed,this has been a productive disability-related programs of a local,regional, and busy year for all of us,and much has been accom- state,and federal nature. pushed.As part of the protocol for the licensing process, The Town requested us to provide a number of informal A quorum was achieved at all of our meetings this year. access surveys at local businesses.Additionally,at times, We have met with guest speakers including:Town Manager, when a building permit is requested,we will be asked to Mark Rees,Town Clerk,Joyce Bradshaw,Building Depart- visit the location to make sure it is being built according ment Director Jerry Brown,The Lawrence Eagle Tribune, to the access codes.When violations have been found,the and North Andover Citizen reporters,representatives from owners have been informed.Thus,the necessary changes local businesses,builders,architects,and others.We en- are made before the construction or renovation was com- couraged the Town to appoint a new ADA Coordinator, pleted saving the owners time and money.We have also and are proud to report the Selectmen have appointed Jerry approached various businesses already established and Brown,tel. (978)688-9545.Jerry met with us at the October informed them of existing code violations. meeting,and is doing a wonderful job.We attended Town We are pleased to report that several more businesses meetings;met with residents who requested more accessible which request Victuallers licenses have installed Desig- parking;we have significantly increased our outreach and nated Accessible Parking(DAP)Spaces,with appropriate exposure in the news media,and the community this year. van accessible signs,etc.Although there is still much work Some of the recommendations we have made for improve- left to be done,we highly value the positive relationship ments,we brought up this year have helped bring the Town we have with the branches of town government,as well as and local businesses into greater compliance. Some of with the business community. these include: (telephones for people who are Deaf),alter- For example,since 2001,the North Andover Police De- nate print formats(i.e.,Braille,audiotape,computer disc), partment and the North Andover Commission on Disability ramps,etc.Overall,most businesses are willing to make Issues have continued our partnership to address the concern these changes because they realize that making goods and over the misuse of accessible parking spaces designated services fully accessible increases their sales.Installing ac- for the use of persons with disabilities.Under the volunteer cessible signs,and doorways,acquiring tty's,ramps,adapt- North Andover Accessible Parking Patrol Program,specifi- ing bathrooms are necessary to meet ADA requirements. cally designated members of the Commission use cameras The Commission would like to thank all town offi- to document violations.The volunteers affirm by affidavit cials,and citizens who supported this vital mission of full that the vehicle was parked in violation of North Andover integration this year.This approval is a reflection of the bylaws,and MGL Chapter 40,section 21(23)(b).The Police excellent partnership and spirit of cooperation the Commis- 51 sion has with the Town and its citizens.Access at parking be aware of the telephone relay service,how to provide spaces,main entrances,etc.has also been greatly improved print-reading materials in alternate formats.People with as a result of the highly positive relationship among the disabilities encounter stigma and prejudice in our daily Commission,and the Town offices.We feel that this year, lives.We are attempting to make people more aware of the Town,and its citizens have increased their awareness of, these issues and others,which are very complex. and commitment to providing equal access opportunities for This year,our strengths include everyone.Our focus continues to be increasing access and awareness,our areas of concentration this year included: • Market:Which is increasing by aging,injuries, We increased the integration,level of sensitivity/disability family,friends,acceptance. awareness,and physical,communication,accessibility:re- • Network:We work with industry,support services. viewed the new high school for full ADA conformance,etc. • Information: Providing access to resources -litera- The Commission would also like to acknowledge the ture,internet,etc. efforts,energies,etc.,which were given by the Trustees at • Experience:We have many years of having a dis- Kittredge Crossing,and Northern Essex Community Col- ability and/or working with a disability. lege,Lucent Site who are installing accessible parking spaces,etc.Their awareness and understanding are appreci- Physical Access for people with disabilities in ated by many of us here in North Andover.You are among North Andover the folks who make this town such a fine place to live There The Commission on Disability has encouraged the are many issues which we plan to address:For example,we town to engage a consultant to fully update the Ameri- are planning a 2-day training on The ADA for spring 2006. cans with Disabilities Act(ADA)Accessibility Review Those who complete the training will be certified by the of Municipal buildings,and services.The Commission state. Specifically,we are currently organizing Community submitted a comprehensive set of draft ADA policies and Access Monitoring training for the Merrimack Valley fo- procedures we developed for the Town's use.We plan to cused on adherence to Americans with Disabilities(ADA). continue site reviews to town businesses/facilities and will On May 9,and May 10,the North Andover Com- provide recommendations for ADA improvements to the mission on Disabilities will host a Community Access merchants and building owners.Providing proper access Monitor Training(CAM)at the Mass. School of Law in for everyone is the joint responsibility of the landowner Andover.The conference,facilitated by the Massachusetts and the tenant/merchant. Office on Disability(MOD),invites people from across We announce and advertise on the following multime- the state to learn about Titles II and III of the Americans dia(be sure to look for us!): With Disabilities Act(ADA),and the rules of the Massa- chusetts Architectural Access Board(AAB).These define • North Andover local channel 22 and enforce the laws governing accessibility for people • North Andover Townsman with disabilities in Massachusetts. • North Andover Citizen We welcome all interested people to come to such • Lawrence Eagle Tribune forums.Attendees will include people with disabilities, members of local Commissions on Disability,municipal Conclusion employees,building inspectors,architects,engineers, We meet on the third Thursday of each month in the builders,and others. Once trained,people may choose to conference room of the Town Hall at 6:30 p.m.We have be certified to work as a volunteer in their communities to had and will continue to have very informative guest promote access for people with disabilities. Our thanks go speakers.We welcome any and all input from the commu- out to Myra Berloff,Director of the Massachusetts Office nity in general.Please feel free to join us at any time and on Disability,and her staff who will provide the presenta- let us know what we can do to help. Come to our meetings tions. Since the creation of the CAM training program, and trainings;share your knowledge and energy with a thousands of people have been trained by the Massachu- highly motivated group. setts Office on Disability to survey buildings for accessi- We can be reached through the Town Clerk's office at bility and to advocate for compliance. (978)688-9501.The Commission is pleased to announce We plan to continue educating citizens of North An- that it has created a website which may be reached by link dover about the needs of residents with disabilities.This on the Town of North Andover Web site. includes people with all types of disabilities,and of all All persons interested in learning more about the ages.It is difficult for individuals without disabilities to Commission,the ADA or any other disability related is- understand even the simplest barriers which can be en- sues are welcome to come to our meetings,which are held countered such as getting into a store with stairs or even a the third Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Town Hall. high threshold,going along sidewalks which are cluttered, We currently have one vacancy;so if you are interested in cars blocking sidewalk cut always,etc.All people should the Commission,please call Jim,at(978)340-9944. 52 Housing Authority Joanne Comerford, Executive Director William McEvoy, Chairman Ted Snell, Assistant Treasurer Helen Soucy, Vice Chair Paul Gilligan, State Appointee Anna O'Connor, Treasurer As Executive Director,I am pleased to submit,on after they successfully complete the program.Many FSS behalf of the North Andover Housing Authority Board families have used their escrow to purchase homes.FSS of Commissioners,and its Chairman,William McEvoy, is unique because of its individual approach to supporting the Authority's 57th annual report for fiscal year ending families and is one of the few asset building government September 30,2005.This report has been prepared in ac- programs in existence. cordance with Chapter 121B of the General Laws of Mas- All housing administered by the Authority is subject to sachusetts,which govern housing authorities. the following income limits: The Housing Authority owns and manages 295 income based rental units of Public Housing in North Andover. The Authority-owned low rent units are distributed in six State/Federal elderly and two family developments,which consist of: 1 person household $41,700 State funded 2 47,700 Fountain Drive 40 units of elderly/disabled 3 53,650 Bingham Way 42 units of elderly/disabled 4 59,600 Foulds Terrace 52 units of elderly/disabled 5 64,350 O'Connor Heights 20 units of elderly/disabled 6 69,150 10 units congregate housing 7 73,900 Veteran's Housing 14 two bedroom units 8 or more 78,650 10 three bedroom units The state minimum age requirement for elderly is 60, Ashland Street 2 three bedroom family units or disabled.The federal minimum age requirement for Federally funded elderly is 62,or disabled.The minimum head of household McCabe Court 45 units of elderly/disabled age for family housing is 18 or over.Neither program has Morkeski Meadows 60 units of elderly/disabled an asset limit.Income from assets is added to total income and that must remain within the above thresholds.North In addition to owned units,the Authority also admin- Andover residents receive a preference for these programs. isters rental subsidy programs through the use of Federal Future Plans/Goals: and State funds.These programs are designed to provide Construction of four 3 bedroom modular units on a subsidy for housing to eligible elderly/disabled,low-in- come families,and single individuals.The Authority cur- two sites.Two of the units will be barrier-free. rently administers 133 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers Continue modernization improvements to housing and 4 Mass Rental Vouchers(MRVP). authority properties. The Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficiency The residents on available community resources and services. program(FSS)to those individuals participating in the Promote community and intergenerational activities Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.FSS is a for the elderly. HUD funded social service program designed to promote employment and increase assets for low-income families Partner with the private and public sector to maxi- receiving Section 8 rental subsidies.During afive-year mize services and resources for residents. period,participants work individually with acase-manager Provide financial education to housing authority residents and Section 8 participants to promote fi- on such goals as education,money management,job train- ing,childcare,transportation,and homeownership educa- Promote independence. P tion.A key component of the FSS Program is the estab- Promote home-ownership education for public lishment of an escrow or savings account that accumulates housing tenants and Section 8 participants. as earned income increases.Families receive the funds 53 The North Housing Authority is dedicated to serving borhoods where residents continue to be a valuable part of the housing needs of the community. the community. The mission of the North Andover Housing Authority is to promote adequate and affordable housing,economic Respectfully Submitted, opportunity,and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.Working together with the staff,board of Joanne Comerford commissioners,residents,and community members,the Executive Director North Andover Housing Authority strives to create neigh- i ,2 ti, AM °��Yr��;i,�l�G'le,G�'�i��% �r ✓, e it i ,fi 1 + 54 uui�, pm� liu liu m uuuur um m uuu uuw uuuur uuu uuw .......................................................................................................................................................... i ............................... � �� IIIII IIIII ��� ��� Illll���������r �IIIII 11114°°°��,III� Illlh' IIIII ������ IIIII IIIII �� IIIII Superintendent of Schools Dr. Richard A. Bergeron, Acting Superintendent of Schools I want to thank all of those that have so warmly wel- must avoid the temptation to waste precious time in need- comed me to the community.The Annual Report provides less conflict,misunderstanding and the inability to reach the opportunity for me to share the many achievements consensus on important issues.Our students and staff and points of pride that mark the accomplishments per- need to feel supported by the entire community.We are all formed by the students,faculty and administration of the working hard to focus our full attention on our District's North Andover Public Schools.I have dedicated my work mission and away from needless distractions. in North Andover with one value in mind.That is,our There are many indicators of success in the District. community's youth are our most important resource,and Our new elementary mathematics program has been the educational program offered by the public schools is warmly received in all of our classrooms.New science the most cherished of our municipal responsibilities. pilot initiatives are reintroducing an inquiry-based ap- Many successful accomplishments have been heralded proach for our students.Next year,we are planning for this year. Success stories have appeared in our local news- a comprehensive review of our Language Arts Program. papers and school newsletters throughout the District.This Meanwhile,our High School staff has been hard at work annual report provides the school administrators with a preparing for the pending New England Association of wider,broad-based and invested audience.Our successes Schools and Colleges accreditation process. Our Middle in the classroom have been characterized by rising second- School staff has made great strides in curriculum align- ary MCAS scores,greater numbers of students taking and ment to the State's Frameworks as well as hosting a posi- passing advanced placement courses,and over eighty(80) tive mathematics pilot in grades 6,7 and 8. seniors succeeding in qualifying for the John and Abigail While it would be easy to succumb to the frustrations Adams State Scholarship Program.But classroom achieve- and tensions embedded in the District's financial chal- ment only tells one part of the story.North Andover stu- lenges,our school system is focused on our pathway to dents excel in all areas of academics,athletics,debate,per- excellence.True programmatic success requires time,re- forming arts and community service.Our students provide sources and stability.It is my hope that the North Andover a reflection of what is best in our community.These stu- School District can count on your support during these dents come to school ready to learn,supported by nurtur- difficult times.We are being asked to do more with less ing parents and appropriately challenged by dedicated and in an environment of rising expectations.Everyone in our talented educators.This is our winning formula for success. organization realizes that we will all be participating in These declared successes,however,do not come with- difficult and painful decisions in the near future that will out challenges. Our District culture is one that focuses on threaten old alliances and strain every part of the District. collaboration which seeks to raise the professional capac- All we can ask of the community is to be open minded and ity of every member of the organization.The School De- support us in this time of nearly insurmountable challenge. partment has a vision of excellence supported by high lev- In closing,I would like to take this opportunity to els of community involvement,strong curriculum planning recognize and honor the long and illustrious public ser- and instructional management focused on maximizing stu- vice record of outgoing School Committee Chair,Daniel dent achievement.But,increasingly,it is becoming more Murphy.Mr.Murphy has served on the School Committee difficult financially to support our efforts with current fis- for the past six years.During his tenure,Dan has enjoyed cal constraints that confront every town department. Our the joyous highs of opening beautiful new school build- District's fixed-cost increases exceed our Town's ability to ings for our students,as well as laboring through the emo- maintain reasonable financial growth needed to sustain a tional lows of reducing and cutting important educational successful school system.These are complex and difficult programs.Throughout his period of elected service,Dan times for school administrators.The key to future success has championed the needs of children and has exercised will depend on uniting every constituency in North An- remarkable leadership on the board.He has been an ex- dover in the challenge of upholding our community's core emplary model of a dedicated public servant.We all owe values. Dan a great deal.He is a true friend of the North Andover These are demanding times,often dominated by chal- Public Schools. lenges association with buses,budgets and buildings.We 55 Assistant Superintendent of Schools our consultant,Dr.William Ribas,this committee has Dr. Richard A. Bergeron, rewritten the comprehensive list of teaching performance I want to thank all of those that have so warmly wel- standards,created a differentiated teacher evaluation tool, comed me to the community.The position of Assistant and will provide a summer graduate course on supervi- Superintendent has a myriad of responsibilities which I sion and evaluation for all of our administrators.This believe would serve as an organizational framework for project is earmarked for a fall,2006,pilot trial of this new this report. district tool. The Assistant Superintendent is responsible for writ- The last of the five focused areas of responsibility ing and administering over$400,000 in State and federal of the Assistant Superintendent embraces the prioritized grants.Most of these grants are generated by district-level needs of our building and department administrators.I entitlement revenue,while some grants are based upon spend a great deal of time and energy supporting our ad- competitive criteria set by the State.These non-operational ministrators.In an environment in which our resources are budget dollars are used to support additional classroom shrinking,yet performance expectations continue to grow, positions,professional development,and supplies and in- our hard working system leaders need assistance provided structional materials. through coaching and professional collaboration.I am very Another major focus of this position is directed toward impressed with our district leadership team,and I know administrative oversight of curriculum renewal initiatives the community joins me in this strong,deserved sense and professional development opportunities.We are cur- of appreciation.Even in these difficult financial times, rently invested in a very successful K-5 adoption of the dedicated administrators and gifted teachers can and will new and acclaimed Houghton Mifflin elementary math- make a positive difference for all students. ematics program. Our students and staff are thoroughly enjoying this program which has been fully aligned with Atkinson Elementary School the State Curriculum Frameworks.The instructional John McAleer, Principal components of the program are excellent,and we are find- The 2004/2005 school year proved to be a very pro- ing our instruction and student performance have vastly ductive and rewarding year at the Atkinson Elementary improved.The District is involved in two pilot programs. School.It is an exciting and vibrant place for our students The first continues the math pilot through the Middle who continue to be challenged and inspired by dedicated School grades.Three highly-rated mathematics programs and committed teachers.We welcomed the following new are being piloted by nine Middle School teachers of math- members to our school community: Mrs.Mary McManus ematics.North Andover is lucky to have our mathematics (Kindergarten),Mrs.Lisa Bernard(Kindergarten),Ms. consultant,Dr. Chita Duval,continue her supportive work Shana Anctil(Grade 1)Mr.Joseph Clarke(Grade 2)and with our classroom instructors. Mrs.Tara Roper(Special Education).We wish all the The second district pilot involves fourteen elementary best for Mrs.E Rowe who retired at the end of the year. teachers piloting three science programs. Our consultant Mr.John McAleer became Principal after having held the for this project,Dr.Michelle Scribner-MacLean,is work- same position at the Annie L. Sargent School for the prior ing closely with our teachers and publishing company six years. representatives.Our teachers are applying a sophisticated, The student population was approximately three hun- criterion-based evaluation tool in this process.It now ap- dred students.The numbers were pears that this initiative will be extended over a two-year study period. Number of I am working with district staff and administrators in Grade Level Class Size Classes building a comprehensive structure that supports a sustain- K 19/20 5 able professional development plan.Recognized national educational researchers are in agreement that educators at 1st 16 2 all levels need to be supported in their search of new and 2nd 19/20 2 better ways to address the diverse learning needs of their 3rd 25 2 students.A meaningful professional development program is an essential ingredient needed for improved learning by 4th 19/20 2 all North Andover students. Sth 23 2 A fourth position responsibility is aimed toward the development of a revised supervision and evaluation The full day Kindergarten programs for the whole process for our district.I chair a committee comprised district were housed at the Atkinson.The full day program of district administrators and representative members of has proven to be very popular and grew to five sessions the teachers' collective bargaining unit. Together with from three. 56 The MCAS testing remained a focus throughout the Math MCAS.This was a fourteen percent increase from state of Massachusetts.The students at the Atkinson the previous year.Test data was examined to determine ar- School continue to show progress with the notable perfor- eas of weakness and teachers met regularly by grade-level mance of the third grade students who attained a profi- to review curriculum,share information and materials, ciency rate of 88%,which placed the Atkinson School in and discuss appropriate instructional practices to meet the the top ten list of suburban schools north and west of Bos- needs of all students.Math tutors were also employed to ton.The proficiency rate for the state was 62%. offer remedial help to several students. The energy and dedication to learning are evident Keeping with district initiatives,teaching and learning daily throughout the Atkinson School as witnessed by the expanded this school year.The past school year sixteen involvement of the parents and faculty.We are committed first graders were provided with Reading Recovery sup- to serving the students and preparing them to become pro- port from Reading Recovery teachers,Donna Armstrong ductive members of the community. and Mary Ann Lodde. Carol O'Neill and Grace Ann Remmes served as Literacy Coordinators for the district Franklin School and provided valuable professional development to the Pamela Lathrop, Principal teaching staff.Three Franklin School teachers piloted new The Franklin School opened on Tuesday,September math materials and five teachers served on the district K-5 7th with 343 students enrolled in grades one through five Math Curriculum Committee. and five classrooms of preschool serving 55 young chil- Mary Louise Purcell,Ellen Boutilier,and Erin Caffrey dren.There were three classrooms at each grade level with served as Teacher Advisors to our Student Council.There the exception of grade one,which had four classrooms and were representatives from every grade.The council made a self-contained program for students in grades K-2 on the an effort to get opinions form the entire student body and autism spectrum.The students,parents,and staff worked develop programs that benefitted the greater community. diligently to create a supportive and caring school com- The PTO has been very active and supportive under munity. the direction of co-presidents Kathy Keith and Karen New staff members this year included Joni Coleman Trowbridge.The PTO funded programs,supported class- in first grade and Stacey Wood joined us in the preschool. rooms,coordinated and published the Monday Minutes. Both teachers did an excellent job with their students and The North Andover Enrichment Council provided as- proved to be excellent additions to our professional staff. semblies and programs at every grade level that expanded In April,Franklin School 4th grade teacher,Mary students' school experiences.The Franklin School held Ellen Kennedy,passed away.Her death was a terrible loss its Art Show in March.Each student prepared one piece to the Franklin School community,her family and the of artwork with an artist statement for display.All who town of North Andover.Mrs.Kennedy taught grade four attended enjoyed the artwork. Community Involvement ac- at Franklin School for the past 10 years.Before joining tivities throughout the year encouraged the participation of the Franklin School Staff Mrs.Kennedy taught at the Kit- Franklin students and families in helping others. Our Vet- tredge School. She devoted more than 20 years of year life eran's Day breakfast honored local Veterans. Students and to teaching and for that we will always be grateful. staff collected coats and personal care items and provided The Franklin School mission statement reads: The Thanksgiving dinners to area families in need.A penny Franklin Elementary School is an involved community drive was held to raise money for Leukemia patients.The that promotes life-long learning and good citizenship with Franklin Community continues to reach beyond the school a curriculum that encourages excellence and meets indi- walls to affect others positively. vidual student needs.The dedicated staff works hard to The Franklin School is a wonderful place to be and prove that statement every day.The teachers are commit- a credit to the hard work and dedication of the staff,stu- ted to providing sound and challenging experiences for all dents,and parents. children. The students performed well in their daily work and on Kittredge School mandated tests.Ninety-seven percent of our third graders Nancy Jukins, Principal passed the Reading MCAS in the spring. Seventy-two stu- The 2004/2005 school year was a successful and excit- dents were assessed.Two students scored a perfect score of ing one for the Kittredge School Community.Ms.Nancy 40.The average score was 33. Sixty-seven percent of our Jukins became principal after having held the same posi- 4th grade students scored in the advanced or proficient cat- tion at the Thomson School for the prior 10 years. She egory of the grade 4 English and Language Arts MCAS. dedicated much of the year developing a sense of commu- No student scored in the warning category for English nity among students,staff and parents.We welcomed Ms. and Language Arts. Sixty-two percent of our 4th grade Pam McCarthy as the new secretary in November,when students scored in the advance or proficient category for Ms.Joyce Jacobs retired after many years of dedicated 57 service to the Kittredge School Community.Ms.Lynn and Mr.Dick Forgione(Physical Education)who retired at Tortora also retired at the end of the year,after 12 years of the end of the year.We wish them all the best. dedicated service to the Kittredge School. As the District moved forward in the area of math, The student population was between 225 and 230 stu- the Sargent School was fortunate to have all three math dents throughout the school year.The December 1 enroll- series that were being considered,piloted in the building. ment was as follows: Throughout the year,the staff anticipated the selection and adoption of the new math series.The 2005 MCAS scores Number of reflect the need for a new direction in Mathematics.In Grade Level Class Size Classes the area of Language Arts,we continue with the Literacy Collaborative model,a comprehensive instructional teach- ing philosophy,organized around child-centered language 2nd 24/24 2 based and process learning as well as research-based 3rd 22/22 2 methodologies to improve reading,writing and language 4th 25/25 2 instruction. The Sargent School has approximately 624 students Sth 21/21 2 and 65 faculty members with 26 classrooms in grades one through five.The following was the student-teacher ratio The MCAS testing remained a focus throughout the at each grade: state of Massachusetts.The students at the Kittredge School scored as follows: Number of Grade 3: Reading Grade Ratio Classes Proficient: 73°10 One 25.2:1 5 Needs Improvement: 2771c Two 25.0:1 5 Warning: 0°10 Three 23.2:1 5 Grade 4: Language Arts Math Four 24.4:1 5 Advanced: 16% 20% Five 22.5:1 6 Proficient: 44% 28% Needs Improvement: 40% 48% The Sargent School is fortunate to have very active and Warning: 0°10 4°10 dedicated parents.The PTO fulfills many roles by provid- ing programming for the cultural arts,organizing family Grade 5: Science&Technology/Engineering and social activities,supporting technology,providing Advanced: 29% grants for the classroom teachers,funding classroom field Proficient: 43°10 trips,and facilitating the placement of the many parent Needs Improvement: 29% volunteers. Warning: 0°10 The Sargent School Council conducted an extensive survey of the parents and staff.The information gathered The energy and dedication to learning are evident was instrumental in the development of the goals for the throughout the Kittredge School as witnessed by the in- 2005-2006 School Improvement Plan. volvement of the parents and faculty.We are committed The following are the 2005 MCAS results for the Sar- to serving the students and preparing them to become gent students.In Grade 3,82%of the students performed productive members of the community.In closing,I would in the top range of Proficient in the area of Reading while like to thank all those who contributed to the Kittredge the state average was 62%.In the Fourth grade,69%of School's successful academic school year. the students performed within the Advanced/Proficient levels in English Language Arts which was above the state Annie L. Sargent Elementary School average of 50%.In Mathematics,the fourth grade students ELizabeth C. One, Principal 57%performed at the Advanced/Proficient levels with a The 2004/2005 was a very busy and successful year state average of 40%.At the fifth grade,60%of the stu- at the Sargent School.We welcomed the following new dents performed within the Advanced/Proficient levels in members to our school community: Mrs.Marianne Ebert Science and Technology/Engineering with a state average (Grade 2),Mrs.Paula Quill(Grade 2),Mrs.Laura Dunn- 51%. Bates (Special Education),and Mrs.Karen Gildea(Grade The Mission of the Annie L. Sargent School is to cre- 5)returned from maternity leave.We will miss Mrs.Kathy ate a community of active life-long learners dedicated to LaFauci(Grade 2),Mrs.Mary Margaret Provost(Grade 5) the full development of the intellectual,emotional,social 58 and physical potential of our students.The dedicated staff Megan Walsh(special education),Mary Hayes (foreign empowers the students to become independent thinkers language),Joanne Coburn(special education),Brian Co- while aspiring to do their academic best. rey(art),Megan Biddle(physical education),Katherine McGivney and Betsy Tenebaum(share a reading position), Thomson Elementary School and Jack Scheld was promoted to interim assistant princi- Kathleen M. Kostan, Principal pal.All of our new hires have proven to be valuable addi- The 2005/2006 school year has proven to be a busy tions to our faculty. and successful one at the Thomson Elementary School. Our student population continued to grow with build- The Thomson staff is committed to creating an environ- ing enrollment at 1156 students as of October 1,2005 with ment where each child can develop to his or her maximum a breakdown of 377 students in 6th grade,379 in 7th grade potential,academically,socially and emotionally.The and 400 in 8th grade. Class size averaged approximately following new members of the staff were welcomed to the between 28 and 32 students depending on grade level. school community: Meg Biery(Physical Education),Don- To achieve growth towards our curriculum and instruc- na Dragosits(Music),Stacey Foster(Guidance),Jen Kari- tion improvement goal,we implemented a leadership team gianis (Tutor),Gayle Kelloway(Title I Tutor),Lisa Smith to oversee instruction in each of our core academic areas (kindergarten,Alison Trundy(Speech),Kate Middlemiss (math-Bill Gendron,English language arts-Amy Hart, (Kindergarten),and Carol O'Neill(Reading). social studies-Dan Roy and Pat McGravey,and science- The student population grew to over 400 students,with Kathy Poor and Steve Wrigley).The six academic coordi- the addition of Kindergarten,transfer students,and redis- nators tricted students. assist with curriculum review and revision,budget, grade level consistency,vertical alignment and anything Number of else directly related to direct instruction.They have be- Grade Level Class Size Classes come essential to our movement forward with instructional improvement and curriculum assessment.We have also K 22/19/19 3 added an MCAS after school coordinator,Julianne Irving, 1 24/24/25 3 to organize and oversee the MCAS after school tutoring 2 20/23/21 3 program designed for students who may need additional 3 23/24/24 3 review. Besides creating a stronger leadership team,we have 4 23/23/25 3 also made logistical changes to assist teachers with im- 5 21/22/23 3 proving instruction.We lengthened academic time with added flexibility to team schedules by eliminating our The Thomson School is showing slow growth in DAB period.Teachers make scheduling decisions based MCAS achievement.The school met target areas for par- on curriculum and student need.Also,we were able to ticipation,performance and attendance,but did not achieve restore a common plan time,so that team teachers are able the target level for improvement in English/Language to communicate student concerns,and coordinate curricu- Arts.In MCAS math,the school met all the target areas of lum. participation,performance,attendance and improvement. With our efforts in all areas we expect to see our The Thomson Elementary School is a community of MCAS scores continue to rise especially with our current learners.We encourage families to participate fully in the 6th-8th grade pilot math programs.According to the Mas- important work we do for the children who attend school. sachusetts Department of Education,NAMS ranked: 38th out of 322 in 8th grade science 37th out of 416 in 8th grade math North Andover Middle School 57th out of 405 in 7th grade English Joan McQuade, Principal 108th out of 547 in 6th grade math The 2005/2006 school year has brought many new challenges resulting in a year of positive change,reflective Our primary focus for faculty meetings and profession- practice and most importantly,student and faculty com- al development days have revolved around coordinating mitment,dedication and growth.In the Fall of 2005 our our subject area curriculum maps,quarterly assessments faculty welcomed the following teachers to join our school and MCAS preparation.Beyond the state frameworks and community: Peter Silletti(6th grade English language curriculum,NAMS'faculty has been also exploring con- arts),Barry Connell(8th grade science),Peter Biscardi nections between brain research and how students learn (8th grade math),Sandra Withers (special education), with the goal being to implement teaching strategies to 59 bring students to optimal learning states.Also,we have harvesting our practices into a meaningful document that allotted significant time to reviewing our grading proce- guides improvement.As a faculty,we have already drafted dures in order to implement consistent expectations and a Mission Statement that articulates academic,social,and guidelines. civic expectations.We have developed,approved,and Also,technology has become a priority for us at piloted eleven school-wide measurable performance stan- NAMS.Recently,we have been able to take advantage of dards.We have logged feedback on the use of those rubrics the CIP money to move forward with new technology. and will continue to review,revise,and refine them this We have been able to purchase one smart board per school year.At the department level,substantial progress team,and all teachers have newer computers that we have has been made revising existing curricula,articulating either reorganized throughout the building or purchased. learning goals,selecting appropriate materials,planning Our rolling labs are used consistently,and we are looking instructional experiences for a diverse population of learn- at ways to purchase another one to continue bringing more ers,and analyzing and critiquing types of evaluations and technology into our classrooms. assessments.We will continue our professional dialog The budget challenges brought interesting change at around what constitutes an effective school,focusing on NAMS as we have strategically planned ways to maintain the concepts embedded in the Standards for Accreditation- the middle school concept.Unfortunately,we eliminated equity,personalization,collaboration,and student engage- the technology program but have been able to absorb much ment. of the curriculum into art for 6th and 7th graders and 8th North Andover High School takes great pride in the grade science teachers will be weaving in concepts into accomplishments of our students.This year,once again, their curriculum to prepare for the science and technology our students represented themselves admirably on stan- portion of the MCAS. dardized tests. Comparative analysis of our Advanced Also,due to the large percentage of students who Placement scores over a period of five years shows consis- opted for French or Spanish,we were unable to justify of- tent overall improvement.This year we can boast the most fering German.However,by focusing on two languages qualifying scores of 3,4,and 5 since 2001.Enrollment instead of three,we were able to expand our foreign increased by fifty-nine students and we were also able language department to 7th grade where all 7th grade stu- to expand AP offerings to include two additional content dents were able to take both French and Spanish as culture areas.Globally,approximately 70%of the 2005 AP scores based exploratory classes.In efforts to avoid study halls returned to NAHS met the College Board's National Stan- and to keep our students actively engaged in meaningful dard. activities,we have adjusted to the reduced faculty and in- creasing enrollment by creating study skills and problem North Andover High School Advanced Placement solving skills classes. Summary of Scores 2005 The commitment and enthusiasm NAMS'faculty For the past few years,North Andover High School has brings to North Andover is evident daily.As a result stu- sought to recruit more students for Advanced Placement, dent engagement and dedication to their own learning is support AP teacher training,and expand AP course offer- obvious as well as pride in their school community.The ings.It is the contention of the College Board that all stu- mutual respect and relationships between faculty and dents who are willing to accept the challenge of a rigorous students that have evolved continue to make NAMS a wel- academic curriculum should be considered for admission coming,learning environment. to AP courses.AP courses are offered in every state in the United States,every province and territory in Canada,and North Andover High School 63 other countries.They are recognized by universities June 2005 marked the conclusion of one full,uninter- throughout the world that grant credit,advanced place- rupted academic year in the new high school.With the ment,or both,to students who have met the qualifying completion of the stadium and the playing fields,it is hard score of 3 or better on AP Exams. Some institutions of to imagine that North Andover High School was anything higher learning will grant sophomore standing to students other than the impressive state-of-the-art facility that con- who have demonstrated their competence in three or more tinues to awe motorists as they make their way on Chick- of these exams. ering Road. On February 26,2004 we officially opened North Andover High School is organized around a col- our doors to 1,172 students.Enrollment swelled to 1,317 lective commitment to improve student achievement in all this year and is expected to go even higher by the time we subject areas and at all levels.The goal of our AP courses re-convene school in the fall. is first and foremost to deliver a challenging and stimulat- This fall,we formally organize for our self-study ing curriculum that broadens cognition,fosters divergent year in preparation for the NEASC accreditation in 2007. thinking,encourages inquiry,and cultivates erudition.It is This is a wonderful opportunity for self-reflection and for not our policy to discourage students from taking AP Ex- 60 ams in the interest of reporting qualifying scores. Schoolwide Holistic Comparison In May 2005,North Andover High School adminis- AP tered 234 AP Exams in eleven content areas to 150 dif- SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 ferent students.Exams were given in U.S.History,World History,Biology,Chemistry,English Literature and Com- position,Spanish Language,French Language,German 4 17 36 38 38 57 Language,Calculus AB,Physics,and Studio Art.This 3 44 28 34 35 59 represents an increase of 98 exams administered,two ad- 2 48 36 28 27 54 ditional content areas,and 59 students from May 2004. Of the 234 scores returned, 163 of them met the qualify- 1 11 15 11 11 17 ing score of 3,4,and 5.Hence,approximately 70%of the TOTAL: 127 144 144 136 234 2005 AP scores returned to North Andover High School satisfied the College Board's National Performance Stan- * NOTE: The 2005 scores show that 163 students met the quali- fyingdard.It is noted that 58 of our students opted to take two score 4,and 5.This represents approximately 70% scos or more AP Exams during the two-week testing period.It shool-wide succ cess. is further noted that 17 of those same students accepted the challenge of three or more AP Exams.A breakdown by Subject-Specific Comparison BIOLOGY grade level indicates that 0.3%of loth graders, 16.5%of IIth graders,and 18.9%of 12th grade students scored 3 or AP better in at least one AP exam this year.Additionally,the SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 graduating class summary provided by the College Board 5 3 5 3 2 3 confirms that 21.1%of the grade 12 students listed scored 4 2 8 6 7 14 a 3 or higher on an AP Exam at some point in their high school career. 3 4 3 0 6 9 The courses most admirably represented,and the 2 10 5 3 3 6 percentage of students scoring 3 or better were German 1 1 0 0 0 2 Language(100%),World History(100%),Calculus AB (96.5%),Chemistry(94.4%),followed by Studio Art TOTAL: 20 21 12 18 34* (75%),Biology(76.1%),English Literature and Composi- * Average score:3.294 tion(71.1%),Physics (70.3%),U.S.History(56.1%),Span- ish Language(36.7%),and French Language(33.3%).In comparative studies with our 2004 scores,the most nota- CALCULUS AB ble improvements are in Chemistry(from 92%to 94.4%), AP and U. S.History(from 41%to 56.1%).It is important SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 to acknowledge that percentages can be misleading;one underperforming student can certainly skew the figures 5 3 13 21 11 26 and thus diminish the accomplishments of the group as a 4 3 12 4 7 2 whole.We are proud of our students' AP scores to date, 3 6 2 0 1 0 while acknowledging that continued efforts must be made 2 2 0 0 0 0 to increase student success in achieving qualifying scores on AP Exams.We are equally proud of the increased AP 1 3 0 0 0 1 enrollment and new course offerings.The following tallies TOTAL: 17 27 25 19 29* record longitudinal measurement of NAHS's AP scores for the past five years.The numbers shown represent the raw * Average score: 4.793 numbers of students taking AP Exams per year and the breakdown of the scores attained. 61 CHEMISTRY PHYsics (exam not given before 2004) AP AP SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 SCORE 2004 2005 5 0 3 3 5 4 5 3 3 4 1 3 7 4 9 4 2 4 3 6 0 3 2 4 3 3 4 2 7 0 2 1 1 2 1 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 TOTAL: 17 6 15 12 18* TOTAL: 9 15* * Average score:3.889 * Average score:3.267 ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION SPANISH AP AP SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 5 1 2 2 1 3 5 0 3 0 1 2 4 4 7 15 8 10 4 3 1 4 5 1 3 11 9 11 7 19 3 9 5 9 3 4 2 4 4 2 5 13 2 1 3 2 2 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 4 TOTAL: 20 22 30 21 45* TOTAL: 14 12 16 12 19* * Average score:3.067 * Average score: 2.421 FRENcH LANGUAGE STUDIO ART (new course offering this year) AP AP SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 SCORE 2005 5 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 4 0 1 0 1 0 4 1 3 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 3 2 1 1 0 0 1 1 3 1 0 TOTAL: 2 4 3 3 9* TOTAL: 4* * Average score: 2.000 * Average score: 3.0 GERMAN LANGUAGE (new AP offering this year) U.S.HISTORY AP AP SCORE 2005 SCORE 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 5 0 5 0 0 0 2 5 4 1 4 3 4 0 3 15 3 2 3 5 7 3 12 12 2 0 2 18 20 18 15 20 1 0 1 3 14 9 9 5 TOTAL: 3* TOTAL: 29 45 30 41 57* * Average score:3.333 * Average score: 2.91 62 WORLD HISTORY(new offering this year) score in the Advanced category in either the math- AP ematics or the ELA section of the grade 10 MCAS SCORE 2005 test,score in the Proficient or Advanced category on the second subject(math or ELA)and have a com- bined MCAS score in these assessments that ranks in 4 0 the top 25%of their school district based on the num- 3 0 ber of twelfth graders enrolled as of October 1,2004. 2 0 NAHS was pleased to honor two hundred thirty-one students at the Excellence Luncheon terms I,II,and 1 0 III.Thirty-four of those students earned all A's for TOTAL: 1* three terms and were treated to lunch at the Andover Country Club by a member of the school committee. * Average score: 5.000 Four concert choir members were selected to par- ticipate in the All New England Honors Choral Fes- Graduation,the culminating event for the Class of tival at Plymouth(N.H.) State University. 2005,was a flawless tribute to the collective hard work • NAHS salutes thirteen students who participated in and dedication of the graduates themselves,parents,teach- the Model U.N.at the University of Lowell. One of ers,and administrators.A heartfelt tribute to a member of them secured a fourth place prize. the class who succumbed to cancer in his sophomore year, • One of our students represented North Andover the addition this year of a faculty speaker,chosen by the High School at Law Day at Lawrence District Court. senior class,and an address by the Class President were • Seventy-five new members were inducted into the particularly meaningful moments.An impressive$981,050 Johnson Chapter of the National Honor Society. was awarded in scholarship money,and this amount is • A freshman and a junior participated in a confer- exclusive of financial aid.Post graduation plans submitted ence called YMCA Youth and Government for high by members of the graduating class indicate that 90%of school students.They took part in a series of pre- the Class of 2005 plan to continue their education at either legislative training sessions and a weekend model four or two year institutions of higher learning. government conference with the Massachusetts It is with pride that the following academic accolades House of Representatives. are noted: Fifty of our ecologically responsible students sub- mitted entries in the"Re-use,Recycling and Envi- • Five of our seniors were identified as Commended ronmental Issues Student Essay and Poster Contest" Students in the 2005 National Merit Scholarship sponsored by the North Andover Rotary Club. One Program. of our tenth graders was the winner of the essay • Seven members of the graduating class were lauded contest for grades 9-12 with an intelligent discus- as 2005 Stanley Z.Koplik Certificate of Mastery sion of Global Warming. Recipients. Selection is based on qualifying MCAS Six members of the Math Team were invited to the scores and two additional AP/SAT II scores. State Competition. • Twelve NAHS graduates were recognized by the Col- • NAHS finished six of the six competitions and lege Board for earning Advanced Placement Awards placed first for our division at the Atlantic-Pacific on the basis of outstanding academic performance Competition.This meet is open to schools across on college-level AP Program Exams,specifically,a the nation. score of 3 or better on three or more AP Exams. • At the annual Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards, • Five of our students are designated as AP Scholars one of our talented students received a Gold Key with Honor.These students achieved an average for photography while another won a Silver Key for grade of 3.25 on all AP Exams plus qualifying drawing. Six additional students were selected to scores of 3 or higher on four or more AP Exams. participate in the Collaborative Visual Arts Award • a graduating senior garnered the prestigious title of Exhibition. AP Scholar with Distinction,earning an average Five of our band students were chosen to participate score of 3.5 on all AP Exams in addition to qualifying in the Northeast Senior District competition festival. scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams. Three of these students were selected to participate • The Commissioner of Education,David P.Driscoll in the All-State Massachusetts Educators' Associa- announced that seventy-five seniors at North Ando- tion festival held at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston. ver High School qualified for the John and Abigail These three students also performed in the festival Adams Scholarship. Students qualify when they concert at the renowned Symphony Hall. 63 • Two gifted freshman auditioned successfully,and sional development that teachers are receiving spills over have been selected for the Northeast Junior District into the classroom,creating a new wave of enthusiasm.We festival band. see evidence that students are making powerful connec- • NAHS was represented at the New England Science tions between the world of literacy(reading and writing) Bowl held at Brown University. and the world of art. Students are able to express them- • Five of our distinguished students took first place in selves in different mediums in meaningful ways. the Wild Card Bracket of the New England Ocean The Art Department continues to work on curricu- Sciences Bowl with a record of six wins and three lum and creating new units and activities that challenge losses. students.The curriculum is a strong complement to and aligns with the State standards.Teachers continue to use As we commence another school year in September, rubrics and benchmarks with their students.The continued we pledge a commitment toward continual self-evaluation, success of the popular High School course entitled"Amer- reflective progress and a goal to equip our students with ican Thought"challenges all teachers to explore how these the tools they need to become critical thinkers and problem courses can be replicated.The class examines real-world solvers,effective communicators,responsible,self-disci- issues while making strong connections and communica- plined learners,and adept users of technology.We will tion with academics and the Arts. continue to be mission and data driven.We will continue There remains a high priority in this Department for to be steadfast in offering our academically challenged helping students with critical analysis,accepting challeng- students the support needed to meet state benchmarks.We ing activities,and further developing their higher-order will encourage innovation,such as the newly implemented thinking skills. Bridges pre-vocational program,specifically the school The District abounds in art projects where student art store and the greenhouse,which offer real-life work experi- work is displayed throughout our school community.An ence within the school setting.We will continue to engage annual celebration of the arts occurs in the spring of each parents in dialog about school and community issues,un- year at our elementary schools and represents a significant derstanding full well that their support is vital to the future highlight for many students and their parents. of the high school.The process leading up to accreditation Finally,the Department recognizes Middle School Art is a tedious one,but one in which we have confidence. Teacher,Don Latham,who retired this year after provid- North Andover High School is already an outstanding high ing 40 years of dedicated service to the North Andover school.We look forward to an outside team of evaluators School District. providing feedback on how we can make it even better. Music Department Art Department Thomas H. Walters, Lead Music Teacher Dr. Richard Bergeron The music programs in the North Andover Public The Fine and Performing Arts Department in North Schools continue to see an influx of students to per- Andover completed another productive and successful year. formance classes.The instrumental(band)and vocal Art teachers remain busy integrating the State Standards, (chorus)classes at the Middle School level have reached best practices in teaching,and technology enhancements and exceeded nine hundred(900)of the school's eleven into their curriculum.They have designed more challenging hundred(1100)students.At the high school level,the band courses that support and complement the regular classroom. is now at one hundred eighteen(118)while the concert This past year,the Department established a goal of choir numbers eighty nine(89).These numbers represent developing and integrating more mathematics activities a substantial growth pattern that began roughly six years into their curriculum.This objective was designed to rein- ago and continues unabaited.In addition,we're seeing force student learning on the State MCAS test.Probability, dramatically increased numbers of students auditioning for estimating,ratios,and statistics were State strands that and being accepted into state and regional festivals.Last received special attention. year,we sent sixteen students to music festivals,and sent In the elementary grades,children focus on learning by three to Symphony Hall in Boston for the Massachusetts doing,and then they begin exploring all aspects of the arts. All State Festival.The Marching Knights received"excel- Identifying and highlighting the artistic interests of each lent",four star ratings at the state Marching Band Final student is emphasized in the middle grades.High School Competition in Framingham in October 2005.This year, students spend time in course electives that allow for im- twenty students in grades seven through twelve have been mersion and concentration.Further,High School students selected for festival participation.Parent involvement and develop strong discipline in their work,and they are able enthusiam continue to building,as evidenced by the large to bring an original idea to its completion. Our students increase in membership in the North Andover Music As- are working on portfolios at all grade levels.The profes- sociation,our parent support group. 64 The music department staff is at 7.2 teaching positions children with and without disabilities.The program will for school year 2005/06,down from 7.6 in the 2004/05 continue to be located at the Franklin School and sessions school year,and a high of 10.6 in the 2002/03 school year. currently at Bradstreet School will move to Sargent School The department's budget has declined similarly by 10%— in September 2005 due to the closing of Bradstreet. 15%yearly in each of the last three years.Elementary mu- Project applications for federal grants were completed sic stations have been eliminated in all but the Atkinson and submitted to the Department of Education for approval School,and elementary music specialists now move from and funding in conjunction with the Consolidated Grant classroom to classroom with carts of instructional mate- Application.Although there has been some reduction in rials.Music offerings at the secondary levels have been two of the grants,these funds were once again allocated pared substantially. Classroom music is no longer available to support in-district programs with staffing,supplies and in grades six through eight,and one-semester electives— professional development workshops and conferences. music theory,our advanced placement courses,as well as We would like to express our sincere thanks to all ad- music history have been cut at the high school level. ministrators,staff,parents,community members and the School Committee,for their continuing contributions and Special Education support in providing for the needs of all our children. Jackie McVeigh, Director of Special Education Cheryl Raimondo, Asst. Director of Special Education School Health Services The North Andover School District provided special Katie VozeoLas, RN BSN CRSN education and related services to approximately 590 stu- dents between the ages of 3 through 21 throughout the Health Office Staffing course of the past school year.These students have been North Andover Public Schools has a dedicated health identified through a comprehensive referral and evaluation office in each school building and staffs one full time DOE process outlined in state and federal regulations.In accor- certified registered nurse in each school.This school year dance with the school district's local Child Find Program, the preschool nursing allocation is 0.2 FTE rather than 1 referrals for students between the ages of 3 through 21 FTE as in the past.The lead nurse position provides support who are suspected of having an educational disability can to the middle and high school nurses,in addition to pro- be made by contacting the office of the Director of Special gram management.For 2004-05 and at present,we have no Education or the child's principal. students that require dedicated 1:1 or 1:2 nursing services. Our Special Education Parent Advisory Council con- tinues to expand and provide valuable support to parents, Health Office Activity: 2004-2005 staff and students.They were instrumental in helping to The school health offices logged 48,256 health office organize our own North Andover Special Olympics in visits for illness,injury,medications,and treatments,com- June among other yearlong projects. pared with 50,725 visits in 2003-04 and 33,291 in 2002-03. Within each building,a full range of special education Data collection has been automated since the 2003-04 and educationally related services is available to North school year,suggesting the possible difference.Additionally, Andover students.These services are designed to ensure 10,289 state-mandated screenings were performed resulting that each child's educational needs are met within the least in 168 referrals for visual disturbances,hearing issues and restrictive environment.North Andover is committed to further scoliosis screening.Medications were maintained providing a developmental continuum of learning experi- at school for 275 students,including 84 Epi-pens for life ences for all special education students along with age ap- threatening allergies. School nurses administered 11,229 propriate peers within the general education classroom to medications,compared with 10,360 in 2003-04.Meningitis the maximum extent possible. vaccine was offered again last year to out-going seniors. We continue to examine our in-district program op- The school health offices recorded 929 staff-related tions with the goal of returning students to our community visits. Secondary to flu vaccine shortages/allocations,flu from out-of-district placements whenever possible.A wide vaccine was not offered to staff in 2004-05 or this fall. variety of in-service opportunities has been available for The special health care needs of the student population staff,and the Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative include management of diabetes,asthma,life-threatening al- has also provided opportunities for staff training to North lergies,students with spina bifida,cerebral palsy,cardiac con- Andover as well as surrounding towns in the areas of legal ditions,cystic fibrosis,ADD/ADHD,anxiety,and depression. issues,reading and behavior management. Districtwide,86%of the students visited the health of- The C.U.B.S (Children United by Special Abilities) fice at least once for a nonscreening visit,compared with preschool program continues to provide a safe,supportive, 80%in 2003-04. Of the elementary students,92%logged and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, a visit,78%of the middle school students,and 70%of the social,emotional and cognitive development of our young high school population. 65 Essential School Health Services Grant Energy North Andover Public Schools is in its seventh year While we cannot control the energy marketplace we do of participation in the Essential School Health Services make every effort to purchase electricity and natural gas Grant.The district receives $58,611 per year.This funds at the lowest possible competitive price.We are an active one FTE position,contracted nursing hours for special member of the Greater Lawrence Educational Collabora- programming and administrative and technology as- tive,Cooperative Purchasing Program.We have entered sistance,professional development,and equipment. St. into competitive supply contracts for natural gas and elec- Michael's school receives a student-per-capita allocation of tricity. the$58,611 for similar services. North Andover School Lunch Program Management Support Services Erika F. Murphy, Director of Food Services Paul Szymanski, Director, Management Support This was an extremely busy year for the North An- Services dover School Lunch Program.We started the school year with introducing the Enhanced menu to all of the schools Business Services Report in the district.After piloting this program at the Kittredge The Business Services Annual Report focuses on three last year,the success of the program enabled us to offer operational areas related to the day-to-day business activi- this menu option to all schools.The Enhanced menu offers ties of the School Department.They are Transportation, our students a healthy meal option,meats cooked from a Building&Facilities and Energy. fresh state and a wider array of fresh fruits and vegetables. The school lunch program recognizes the increase in Transportation childhood obesity and other school aged related diseases A total of eighteen buses were used to transport our by offering this menu choice to our students on a daily regular education students to and from the high school, basis. middle school,five elementary schools,Bradstreet and Our Point of Sale(POS)program has also proven to be St.Michael's.Transportation at the Town's expense was a success with our students and parents.The POS program provided for children in grades kindergarten through six offers families the opportunity to prepay for their student who live two or more miles from their assigned school. meals while establishing a debit account with the school We continued to offer a fee-for-service busing program for lunch program. Students are issued either a debit card or a students in grades 7-12. Students in grades kindergarten pin number to be used in lieu of cash at the point of sale. through six who live within the two mile walk-zone were Menu choices are recorded by computer and then emailed eligible to participate in a paid busing program.The walk- to parents at the end of each month.This summary of er paid busing alternative is offered by our transportation menu choices has helped parents in discussing healthier contractor.Bus I.D.badges are issued to all bus riders. meal options and affords them the opportunity to closely During the 04/05 school year the number of students monitor their child's food intake while at school.The POS eligible for transported at public expense was as follows: program is now available at the Sargent,Franklin and Middle Schools.We look forward to introducing the POS Residence No. of at the High and Thomson next school year. School greater than Students In January the school lunch program introduced yet an- Middle School (Gr. 6) 2.0 Miles 202 other meal option to our students.While trying to appeal to all appetites,we recognized those students who typi- cally bring their lunches from home.We asked ourselves, St. Michael's (K-6) 2.0 Miles 167 what is in those brown bags and how can we make it bet- ter?The answer—The Mighty Knights Meal. Sharing the Number of students participating in the paid-for-ser- popular concept created by McDonald's emerged a brown vice program grades 7-12: 662 bagged meal stamped with the North Andover Knight,it's Number of students participating in the paid-for-ser- contents healthier then one could bring from home.Our vice walkers program(K-6): 259 advantage,refrigeration right up until meal service and the appeal of a meal made just like as if Mom did it with her Building & Facilities own hands.Participation skyrocketed immediately and re- There were no major building repair projects initiated mains a steady contender in the daily student meal counts. during the 2004-2005 school year.A capital improvement I look back on a very productive school year for the project to repave the driveway and parking areas of the Atkin- North Andover School Lunch Program and look forward son and the Franklin Elementary Schools was approved.The to the challenges and goals that I have set forth for my pro- deteriorating road surfaces were excavated and resurfaced. gram in the next school year. 66 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION, MARCH 29, 2005 PRECINCT % OF SELECTMAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE SELECTMAN BLANKS 160 202 147 208 60 245 168 205 1395 12% BLANKS WENDY D. WAKEMAN 208 260 229 361 85 327 266 315 2051 17% WENDY D. WAKEMAN JAMES M. XENAKIS 329 378 306 418 128 501 379 557 2996 25% JAMES M. XENAKIS DANIEL P. LANEN 236 267 203 230 84 268 219 212 1719 14% DANIEL P. LANEN THOMAS LICCIARDELLO 310 512 302 481 160 484 354 463 3066 25% THOMAS LICCIARDELLO JOE EDWARD SMITH 130 121 125 135 48 111 86 95 851 7% JOE EDWARD SMITH WRITE-INS 3 2 0 7 1 2 0 1 16 0% WRITE-INS PRECINCT TOTAL 1376 1742 1312 1840 566 1938 1472 1848 12094 100% PRECINCT TOTAL PRECINCT % OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE SCHOOL COMMITTEE BLANKS 235 293 216 310 90 312 245 251 1952 16% BLANKS DIANE J. HUSTER 149 269 189 272 88 353 244 355 1919 16% DIANE J. HUSTER WILLIAM W. KELLY 309 317 254 345 97 378 288 312 2300 19% WILLIAM W. KELLY LA EDWARD F. MAGUIRE 256 242 216 285 79 287 255 282 1902 16% EDWARD F. MAGUIRE TIMOTHY A. PYBUS 259 385 259 317 135 310 211 252 2128 18% TIMOTHY A. PYBUS BARBARA J. WHIDDEN 166 234 174 299 77 296 229 391 1866 15% BARBARA J. WHIDDEN WRITE-INS 2 2 4 12 0 2 0 5 27 0% WRITE-INS PRECINCT TOTAL 1376 1742 1312 1840 566 1938 1472 1848 12094 100% PRECINCT TOTAL rn V M 00 PRECINCT % OF HOUSING AUTHORITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE HOUSING AUTHORITY BLANKS 183 236 164 276 80 337 256 304 1836 30% BLANKS WILLIAM P. MCEVOY 489 625 486 631 199 623 468 613 4134 68% WILLIAM P. MCEVOY WRITE-INS 16 10 6 13 4 9 12 7 77 1% WRITE-INS PRECINCT TOTAL 688 871 656 920 283 969 736 924 6047 100% PRECINCT TOTAL PRECINCT G.L. REGIONAL % OF G.L. REGIONAL V.T.H.S. REP. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE V.T.H.S. REP. BLANKS 130 207 133 253 75 316 232 278 1624 27% BLANKS LEONARD J. DEGNAN, JR 272 312 268 288 99 299 213 184 1935 32% LEONARD J. DEGNAN, JR. JOHN M. DRISCOLL 281 351 254 374 108 351 289 461 2469 41% JOHN M. DRISCOLL WRITE-INS 5 1 1 5 1 3 2 1 19 0% WRITE-INS PRECINCT TOTAL 688 871 656 920 283 969 736 924 6047 100% PRECINCT TOTAL PRECINCT QUESTION— % OF QUESTION— POLICE STATION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE POLICE STATION BLANKS 32 22 10 19 8 14 7 18 130 2% BLANKS YES 140 235 211 260 93 352 261 278 1830 30% YES NO 516 614 435 641 182 603 468 628 4087 68% NO PRECINCT TOTAL 688 871 656 920 283 969 736 924 6047 100% PRECINCY TOTAL Total Number of Registered Voters: 17,043 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today: 36% ANNUAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES May 9, 2005 The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover convened in the North Andover High School Fieldhouse. The Meeting was called to order at 7:14 aM.by Moderator Charles A. Salisbury.Moderator Salisbury delivered the invo- cation.The meeting was led in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem by the North Andover High School Chorus.Moderator Salisbury introduced the Boards and Committees.Upon motion made by Chairman Rosemary Smedile and duly seconded by Keith A.Mitchell,it was voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant and with the Constable's return of that warrant.It was further moved and voted that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim,but be allowed to refer to articles by number and any subject matter. Check Lists were used with 665 Voters present on Monday May 9,2005. Check Lists were used with 215 Voters present on Tuesday May 10,2005. The Meeting Adjourned on Monday May 9,2005 at 11:15 aM.The Meeting reconvened on Tuesday May 10,2005 at 7:12 aM.in the North Andover High School Auditorium. Article 1. Reports of Special Committees. Unanimously voted to hear the reports of the Zoning Task Force as presented by Heidi Griffin,Director of Community Development and the report of the Revenue/Fixed Cost Review Committee as presented by Mark Nichols,Finance Committee. Voted May 9,2005 Article 2. Consent Articles. A. Reports of Receipts and Expenditures. Voted by Majority Vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 2004 Annual Town Report subject to the insertion of the missing financial statements and further to suggest that the Town seek to determine if all future Annual Reports and any and all Legal Notices required for or by the Town of North Andover can be required to be published solely on the Town's Web Site and also be available through the Clerk's Office at the cost of printing the material.Further it is suggested that the Town Clerk present to the Annual May 2006 Town Meeting a new revised Annual Report incorporating her recommendations for what items should be included in future Annual Reports of the Town of North Andover.It is further requested that the Fiscal 2005 annual report shall include a complete listing of all salaries paid to all employees of the Town of North Andover for the past three fiscal years so as to more adequately show the expenditures of the Town,as was the practice in prior annual reports. Voted May 9,2005 B.Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years. Voted By Majority that in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12(b),to authorize the Town Manager or the Superintendent of Schools to solicit and award contracts for terms exceeding three years,including any renewal,extension or option,provided in each instance the longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the Town by vote of the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee,as appropriate. 69 C.Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. Voted By Majority to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to accept grants of easements for water,drainage,sewer,roadway and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the town. D.Authorization to Grant Easements. Voted By Majority to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to grant easements for water,drainage,sewer,roadway and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town. Voted May 9,2005 Article 3. Compensation of Elected Officials.Voted By Majority to fix the salary and compensation of the elected officers of the Town,as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws as follows: Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners, per person, per annum $2,000 Chairman, per annum, in addition $300 School Committee, per person, per annum $2,000 Chairman, per annum, in addition $300 Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting $100 For each Special Town Meeting $50 Voted May 9,2005 Article 4. Amend General Fund Appropriation For Fiscal Year 2005. Unanimously Voted to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2005 as follows: Amount Voted Under Revised Being Amended Under Article 10 Article 10 Changes Total General Government 2,324,697 39,167 2,363,864 Public Safety 7,740,228 93,756 7,833,984 Public Works 3,982,276 505,171 4,487,447 Health & Human Services 707,523 (38,340) 669,183 Culture & Recreation 674,349 (26,363) 647,986 Finance Committee - Reserve Fund 100,000 (100,000) — Fixed Expenses - Debt Service 8,757,410 12,537 8,769,947 Fixed Expenses - Employee Benefits 8,525,847 (161,873) 8,363,974 Fixed Expenses - Liability Insurance 308,041 28,678 336,719 State Assessments 1,311,633 38,278 1,349,911 Total Changes 34,432,004 391,011 34,823,015 Voted May 9,2005 70 Article 5. Transfer of Unexpended Funds from Special Revenue and Capital Funds. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended balances from Special Revenue and Capital Funds. Unanimously Voted to take no action on Article 5. Voted May 9,2005 Article 6. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Unanimously Voted that the Town pay the following prior year invoices from Fiscal Year 2005: Martin Associates $1,541.00 Public Works Verizon $3,171.00 MIS N A Star Market $372.90 Stevens Estate For a total of$5,084.90 Voted May 9,2005 Article 7. Withdrawal from Northeast Mosquito Control District. Voted By Majority to withdraw from the Northeast Mosquito Control District effective as of the end of the last day of June,2005. Petition of Paul P. Stewart and others Voted May 9,2005 Article 8. General Fund Appropriation Fiscal Year 2006. Unanimously Voted to raise and appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2006 General Fund as follows: General Government $2,325,841 Public Safety $7,964,384 School Department $31,242,201 Greater Lawrence Technical School $103,605 School Building Committee $13,000 Snow & Ice Removal $685,530 All Other Public Works $2,921,755 Health and Human Services $692,468 Culture and Recreation $732,202 Debt Service $9,194,561 Employee Benefits $9,062,563 Liability Insurance $354,247 Finance Committee Reserve Fund $50,000 For a total appropriation of $65,342,357 71 And further to transfer to the General Fund$400,000 from the Bond Premium Account and$1,487,260 from Free Cash to reduce the tax rate. Voted May 9,2005 Article 9. Stabilization Fund(s). Unanimously Voted to Take No Action to establish any new Stabilization Fund(s),or vote appropriations into or out of any existing Stabilization Fund(s). Petition of Paul P. Stewart and others Voted May 9,2005 Article 10. Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation Fiscal Year 2006.Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 10 as follows and to meet the appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,be authorized to borrow $2,467,000 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws: Project Description *Fund Code 1 Sargent School Ventilation B/N-G $80,000 2 School System Technology Improvements B/N-G $250,000 3 Mosquito Brook Drainage Improvements B/N-G $52,000 4 Town Garage Heating System B/N-G $25,000 General Fund Total $407,000 5 Phase 4D Sewer Extension B/N-S $720,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund Total $720,000 6 Water Supply Security System B/N-W $215,000 7 Lake Outlet Structure B/N-W $600,000 8 Bear Hill Reservoir Upgrade B/N-W $525,000 9 Pick Up Truck R&A-W $29,000 Water Enterprise Fund Total $1,369,000 *Fund Codes spelled out below Funding Recommendation Code Total Raise and Appropriate - General Fund R&A-G $0 Raise and Appropriate - Water Enterprise R&A-W $29,000 Raise and Appropriate - Sewer Enterpirse R&A-S $0 Bonds/Notes - General Fund B/N-G $407,000 Bonds/Notes - Water Enterprise B/N-W $1,340,000 Bonds/Notes - Sewer Enterprise B/N-S $720,000 Total All Capital Projects $2,496,000 Voted May 9,2005 Article 11. Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2006. Unanimously Voted that the Town appropriate the amount of$4,785,459,in aggregate,for the purposes listed under the column"FY06 Recommendation: Town Manager,Board of Selectmen,Finance Committee"without regards to individual line items,and to further amend line item debt service from $2,476,510 to$2,763,317 for a total appropriation of$5,072,266,and to operate the Water Enterprise 72 Fund,that$5,072,266 be raised from water receipts and from these receipts$499,467 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses. WATER ENTERPRISE FY06 Recommendation FY06 Town Manager FY05 Department Board fof Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 668,015 683,702 683,702 Expenses 955,451 896,790 980,290 Land Acquistion (Art. 19, May 2004) 70,000 0 0 Capital 161,975 254,500 126,000 Reserve Fund - Salary 12,800 0 19,490 Debt Sevice 2,510,286 2,476,510 2,476,510 Subtotal Direct Expenditures 4,378,527 4,311,502 4,285,992 Transfer to General Fund 123,201 0 0 Admin/Indirect 478,076 499,467 499,467 Total Water Enterprise 4,979,804 4,810,969 4,785,459 Voted May 9,2005 Article 12. Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2006. Unanimously Voted that the Town appropriate the amount of$4,283,056,in aggregate,for the purposes listed under the column"FY06 Recommendation: Town Manager,Board of Selectmen,Finance Committee" without regards to individual line items,and to further amend line item debt service from$2,189,160 to $1,902,353 for a total appropriation of$3,996,249,and to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund,that$3,996,249 be raised from sewer receipts and from these receipts$235,261 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and that$883,056 be transferred from sewer enterprise fund retained earnings. SEWER ENTERPRISE FY06 Recommendation FY06 Town Manager FY05 Department Board fof Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 292,488 323,481 323,481 Expenses 192,968 206,050 206,050 GLSD Assessment 1,275,000 1,264,982 1,264,982 Settlement 56,000 56,000 56,000 Capital 19,000 10,000 0 Reserve Fund - Salary 8,733 0 8,122 Debt Sevice 1,870,927 2,189,160 2,189,160 Subtotal Direct Expenditures 3,715,116 4,049,673 4,047,795 Admin/Indirect 209,488 235,261 235,261 Total Sewer Enterprise 3,924,604 4,284,934 4,283,056 Voted May 9,2005 73 Article 13. Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2006. Unanimously Voted that the Town appropriate the amount of$415,871 listed under the column"FY06 recommendation: Town Manager,Board of Selectmen,Finance Committee"and to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund that$415,871 be raised from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund and from these receipts $63,728 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses. STEVENS ESTATE at OSGOOD HILL FY06 Recommendation FY06 Town Manager FY05 Department Board fof Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 174,656 155,344 155,344 Expenses 252,444 196,799 196,799 Capital 0 0 0 Reserve Fund 0 0 0 Debt Sevice 0 0 0 Subtotal Direct Expenditures 427,100 352,143 352,143 Admin/Indirect 85,959 63,728 63,728 Total Steven Estate Enterprise 513,059 415,871 415,871 Voted May 9,2005 Article 14. Establishment of Revolving Funds. Unanimously Voted to authorize the following revolving funds for certain Town departments under Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 44,Section 53E i/z for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,2005. Revolving Fund Accounts Account Revolving Authorized to Use of Funds Revenue FY2005 Limit Number Fund Spend Source 022-5423-3437 Youth Services Assistant Town All programs Participants' $250,000 Fund Manager and activities, fees, Grants, expense, part Donations, time help and related Fundraising proceeds 022-4925-3077 Field Director- Field Field rental $20,000 Maintenance Division of maintenance, fees, Grants, Public Works upgrade Donations, and related and related expenses Fundraising proceeds 022-5590-3564 Elder Services Assistant Town Senior Participants' $50,000 - COA Revol Manager programs, fees, Grants, classes and Donations, activities and related Fundraising proceeds 74 Revolving Fund Accounts Account Revolving Authorized to Use of Funds Revenue FY2005 Limit Number Fund Spend Source 022-5102-3424 Health Dept Director- clinic supplies Clinic $20,000 Revolving Community and other participant Development related fees, Grants, and Services materials Donations, Division and related Fundraising proceeds 022-4306-3008 Wheelabrator Director- Air quality Wheelabrator $25,000 Planning Community monitoring Host Development Community and Services Agreement Division 022-4307-3083 Wheelabrator Director- To enforce Wheelabrator $20,000 Public Safety Community trash truck Host Development regulations Community and Services Agreement Division 022-4308-3649 Wheelabrator Director- Protection of Wheelabrator $40,000 - Health Community health, safety Host Development and monitoring Community and Services the air quality Agreement Division 022-4309-3084 Health Director- Food Inspection fees $10,000 Dept - Food Community consultant fees Inspections Development and expenses and Services related to Division program 022-4310-3085 Health Dept Director- Septic Inspection fees $40,000 - Septic Community Consultant fees Inspections Development and expenses and Services related to Division programs Total: $475,000 Voted May 9,2005 Article 15. Report Of The Community Preservation Committee And Appropriation From The Community Preservation Fund.Voted by Majority Vote to receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee and that the Town will raise and appropriate$2,268,900 from the Fiscal 2006 Community Preservation Fund Revenues in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B,and further appropriate$1,766,637 from Community Preservation Account Fund Balance to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee as follows: 75 Description Amount Category Affordable Housing Master Plan - "Planned Production $40,000 Affordable Housing Plan" First Time Homebuyer's Program $225,000 Affordable Housing Stevens Estate - Rehabilitation of Gate House $96,500 Historic Resources Stevens Estate - Rehabilitation of Plant House $70,000 Historic Resources Machine Shop Village - Phase 1 $250,000 Historic Resources Administration $5,000 Administrative Expenses Subtotal - New Appropriations $686,500 Open Space - Principal and Interest (FY2006) $1,582,400 Open Space Total FY2006 Appropriations $2,268,900 Open Space - Principal and Interest (FY2005) $1,766,637 Open Space Grand Total $4,035,537 Voted May 9,2005 Article 16. Preservation Restriction-North Parish Church Academy Road. Unanimously Voted to authorize the North Andover Historical Commission,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to accept a preservation restriction from the North Parish Church of North Andover, located at 190 Academy Road,on terms and conditions deemed to be in the best interest of the Town. Voted May 10,2005 Article 17. Amend Chapter 178 Of The General Bylaws - Section 3 -Wetlands Protection -Exemptions. Unanimously Voted "To Take No Action"to amend Chapter 178 Section 3 Wetlands Protection- Exemptions by adding a new exemption-Exemption 5—"Projects where the applicant is the Town of North Andover". Voted May 10,2005 Article 18. Amend General Bylaws Of The Town Of North Andover—Add Chapter 136 - Newsracks, Placement And Maintenance. Voted By Majority to amend the General Bylaws for the Town of North Andover by adding a new chapter —Chapter 136-Newsracks,Placement and Maintenance to read as follows. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Chapter 136 NEWSRACKS,PLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE § 136-1 Definitions. § 136-2 Certificate of Compliance § 136-3 Fees. § 136-4 Standards § 136-5 Attachment to Property. § 136-6 Advertising Prohibited. 76 § 136-7 Installation,Maintenance,and Delivery Time. § 136-8 Enforcement Procedures. § 136-9 Fees For Removal and Storage. § 136-10 Regulations. § 136-11 Effect on Other Laws. § 136-12 Severability § 136-13 Effective Date. § 136-1 Definitions. When used in this Bylaw,unless the context otherwise requires,the following terms shall have the following meanings: a. "Director"shall mean the Director of the Public Works Department of the Town of North Andover or such person as said Director may from time to time designate. b. "Newsrack"shall mean any type of self-service device for the vending or free distribution of newspapers,periodicals or printed material of whatever nature. c. "Certificate of Compliance"shall mean the Certificate of Compliance issued by the Director to the Certificate Holder in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. d. "Certificate Holder"shall mean the holder of a Certificate of Compliance issued by the Director in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw.A Certificate Holder is responsible for the installation and maintenance of newsracks encompassed by any Certificate of Compliance issued pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw and for compliance with all provisions contained herein. e. "Operator"shall mean any natural person or other legal entity including,but not limited to, corporations,partnerships,joint ventures and the like who own,operate or are otherwise in control of a newsrack. f. "Public way"shall mean any public highway,private way laid out under authority of statute,way dedicated to public use,or way under the control of the Town Department of Public Works,School Department,or other body having like power. § 136-2 Certificate of Compliance. a. Requirement.No person shall place,affix,erect,maintain or continue to maintain a newsrack in or on any part of a public way without first obtaining a Certificate of Compliance from the Director in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw. b. The Certificate of Compliance must be renewed annually by application to the Director. c. Issuing Authority.The Director shall be the issuing authority and coordinator of the application process and administration of this Bylaw. d. Approving Authority.The approving authority shall be the Director.The Director or his/her designee shall review and approve for compliance with Section 136-2,entitled Certificate of Compliance,Section 136-4,entitled Standards,and Section 136-7,entitled Installation,Maintenance and Delivery Time. e. Application Process.Applicants must complete a written application on a form provided by the Director. f. Application.The application shall describe in sufficient detail,the number,location and type of newsracks for which the Certificate of Compliance is sought and shall contain the following information: 1. the name,address and telephone number of the applicant who is the owner/operator or other person who is the principal responsible person in charge of the newsrack(s);and 2. the name,address and telephone number of a natural person(if different from the applicant)whom the Town may notify and/or contact at any time concerning the applicant's newsracks.This person would be responsible for receiving complaints and notices of violations when a Certificate of Compliance is issued and for providing information relating to the application during the application process;and 3. the number of newsracks and a written description specifying the proposed approximate location of each;and 4. a certificate of insurance naming the Town of North Andover as an additional insured in an amount sufficient to indemnify the Town and hold it harmless from any and all claims or judgements for personal and bodily injury,including death,or property damage and from costs and expenses to 77 which the Town may be subjected or which it may suffer or incur by reason of the design,placement, installation,operation or maintenance of any of the applicant's newsracks.Reasonable evidence of self-insurance coverage may be substituted by the applicant for the certificate of insurance.The amount of insurance coverage required shall be determined by the Town. Insurance under this section shall run continuously with the presence of the applicant's newsrack in Town of North Andover public ways and any termination or lapse of such insurance shall be a violation of this Bylaw,subject to appropriate remedy under Section 136-8 of this Bylaw;and 5. a certification from the applicant stating that the proposed location for all of the newsracks listed in the application are in compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw. g. Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance. Upon a finding by the Director that the applicant is in compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw,the Director shall issue a Certificate of Compliance for installation by the applicant. The Director shall issue a partial Certificate of Compliance upon a finding that some of the proposed newsrack locations are in compliance with the provisions of this Bylaw. Issuance of a Certificate of Compliance or a partial certificate of compliance shall designate the applicant to be the Certificate Holder.The Director shall issue a Certificate of Compliance within ten days of the Director's receipt of the completed application. Proposed locations shall be approved on a first come,first serve basis by the Director.No preference shall be given to applicants who might have had newsracks in a particular location prior to the effective date of this Bylaw. h. Denial of Certificate of Compliance. If an application for a newsrack location is denied,the Director shall notify the applicant within ten days of the Director's receipt of the completed application. The Director shall state the specific reasons for denial. The applicant may reapply for a substitute alternative location without having to pay an additional application fee. An applicant who has been denied a Certificate of Compliance pursuant to this Bylaw may appeal within thirty(30)days of such denial by requesting in writing to the Director an appearance before the Director to review said denial. The appeal shall be heard by the Director within twenty(20)days of receipt of the appeal. The decision on the appeal shall be sent to the applicant within five(5)days after the hearing. i. The Director reserves the right to order by written notice to the Certificate Holder that newsracks be removed from an approved location,either temporarily or permanently,in the interests of public safety. § 136-3 Fees. a. There shall be a Certificate of Compliance fee in the amount of two hundred($200.00)dollars paid to the Town.This fee shall be due upon initial application and upon each annual renewal. b. Additional Certificate of Compliance.If at any time after the Director has issued a Certificate of Compliance a Certificate Holder proposes to install additional newsracks,then the provisions of Section 136-2 are to be repeated.Additional Certificate of Compliance fees shall be in accordance with Section (a),except that the Certificate of Compliance fee is waived if previously paid. c. In addition to the Certificate of Compliance fee,an annual fee of ten($10.00)dollars per newsrack authorized shall be paid to the Town to offset the Town's cost of monitoring compliance with this Bylaw. d. Where the Director has required newsracks to be set in corrals,or at hitching posts pursuant to Section 136-4 below,additional fees shall be imposed by the Director on Certificate Holders to offset the Town's costs for each such corral or hitching post used by such Certificate Holder. e. Upon a showing of significant financial hardship,whereby the payment of the full Certificate of Compliance fee will impair the ability of the publisher to distribute a publication through newsracks to members of the public,the Director may reduce the fee due upon initial application or upon an annual renewal by an amount s/he determines,in her or his sole discretion,as appropriate. § 136-4 Standards. a. Placement. Subject to the prohibitions contained in this section newsracks shall be placed parallel to and not less than eighteen(18")inches nor more than twenty-four(247)inches from the edge of the curb. Newsracks so placed shall face the sidewalk,not the street.Newsracks placed near the wall of a building or other structure must be placed parallel to and not more than six(6")inches away from the wall. No newsrack(s)shall be affixed,erected,installed,placed,used or maintained: 78 1. at any location in excess of eight(8)feet in width(plus the width of a newsrack)whereby the clear space for the passage of pedestrians is reduced to less than eight(8)feet in width;or,if the sidewalk location is less than eight(8)feet in width(plus the width of a newsrack),then the clear space for the passage of pedestrians shall not be reduced to less than five(5)feet in width;however,a width of four(4)to five(5)feet may be approved by the Director if requested,only after the Director consults with the Pedestrian Committee and the Disabilities Commission as to whether the particular location at issue necessitates the four(4)to five(5)foot width,and whether the pedestrian passage in that location could safely and reasonably be reduced to a width of four(4)to five(5)feet;and 2. within five(5)feet of any marked,or unmarked crosswalk or handicapped ramp;and 3. within five(5)feet of any fire hydrant,fire lane,fire call box,police call box or other emergency facility,mail box,telephone booth or stand;and 4. within five(5)feet of any part of a curb return of a curb ramp or driveway,or in the case of a curb ramp or driveway without a curb return,within five(5)feet of the point where the curb edgestone or edging begins a change in grade toward the driveway or ramp on each side thereof,or in the case of a termination of the curb,edgestone or edging without a change in grade or a turn,within five(5)feet of the point of the same terminates on each side of the ramp or driveway;and S. within five(5)feet of any traffic control signal or traffic sign;and 6. within five(5)feet of a bicycle rack;and 7. within five(5)feet ahead or fifteen(15)feet to the rear of any designated bus stop,taxi stand,valet parking area,loading zone or fire lane,or any disabled parking space,unless such newsrack is placed parallel against a wall that is within four(4)feet of a designated bus stop,taxi stand,valet parking area,loading zone or fire lane and the newsrack so placed does not project into or otherwise interfere with the unobstructed flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic; 8. which in any way protrudes onto a street;or 9. on any sidewalk immediately abutting a public school. The Director may require that newsracks at locations in which more than three(3)are adjacent shall be set within an open-ended corral installed by the Town;and the Director may require that newsracks at a particular location be chained to each other and/or to a permanent hitching post installed by the Town. The Director may choose the locations for corrals and hitching posts based on the history of misaligned or knocked over newsracks at the location,the high volume of pedestrian traffic at the location,or the relatively high concentration of newsracks at the location. However, nothing in this paragraph shall be construed to limit the locations at which corrals and hitching posts may be required. § 136-5 Attachment to Property. a. Attachment to Trees and Other Objects Prohibited.Except to the extent permitted by regulations promulgated by the Director,no operator shall place or cause to be placed and no operator shall suffer to remain any newsrack chained or otherwise attached to any tree,street light post,traffic signal or sign. b. Attachment to Other Newsracks.Newsracks,when placed side by side,may be chained or otherwise attached to one another,provided that no group of newsracks shall extend for a distance of more than eight(8)feet along a curb,and a space of not less than five(5)feet shall separate each group of newsracks. § 136-6 Advertising Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any operator to use a Newsrack for advertising other than that dealing with the display,sale or purchase of the publications dispensed therein. § 136-7 Installation,Maintenance,and Delivery Time. Newsracks shall be of a sturdy material and installed or otherwise placed and maintained by the Certificate Holder in accordance with the following provisions: a. Each newsrack shall prominently display the name,address and phone number of a person or entity responsible for that newsrack. b. Each newsrack shall be: 79 1. installed or placed on the pavement in an upright,sufficiently weighted and secure position; 2. of a type that is completely enclosed,with a self-closing door that is either self-latching or otherwise requires manual or mechanical release at each use;and 3. maintained in a state of good repair and in a neat and clean condition;and 4. maintained in a condition that is free of accumulations of outdated printed materials,trash,rubbish, or debris;and S. handicapped accessible,as defined by the state Architectural Access Board. c. Each newsrack shall be regularly serviced so that: 1. it is kept reasonably free of graffiti;and 2. it is kept reasonably free of chipped,faded,peeling and cracked paint in the visible painted areas thereof;and 3. it is kept reasonably free of rust and corrosion in the visible unpainted metal areas thereof;and 4. the clear glass or plastic parts thereof,if any,through which the printed material is being dispensed are not broken and are kept reasonably free of tears,peeling or fading;and S. the structural parts of the newsrack are not broken or unduly misshapen. d. Anyone disturbed by noise from the delivery of papers to any newsrack may complain to the Director. The Director shall forthwith notify the Certificate Holder of the complaint.The Certificate Holder shall contact the complainant and attempt to resolve the complaint. If the complaint is not resolved to the complainant's satisfaction within ten(10)days,the complainant may request a meeting before the Director,or his/her designee,and the Certificate Holder.After such meeting,the Director shall have authority to impose a reasonable resolution to the complaint,including ordering the relocation of the newsrack/s causing the noise problem. § 136-8 Enforcement Procedures. a. Non-Conforming Newsracks. Any newsrack found not to be in compliance with this Bylaw shall be subject to the enforcement provisions contained herein. b. Abandonment. In the event that any newsrack installed pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw does not contain the printed material being dispensed therein for a period of seventy-two(72)hours after the release of the current issue,the Director may deem the newsrack abandoned and take appropriate action under this Bylaw A newsrack shall otherwise be deemed abandoned if no printed material is found in the newsrack for a period of more than fifteen(15)consecutive days. In the event that a Certificate Holder voluntarily abandons a newsrack location,the Certificate Holder shall so notify the Director, completely remove the newsrack and restore the public way to a safe condition. c. Enforcement. 1. Enforcement of the provisions of this Bylaw shall be carried out by the Director.Upon a determination that a violation of any provision of this Bylaw exists the Director shall notify the Certificate Holder of the violation in writing by first class mail. The notice shall include: a. the location of the newsrack;and b. the date of the incident or other cause giving rise to the violation;and c. a brief and concise statement of the facts causing the violation. 2. The notice shall inform the Certificate Holder that at the expiration of ten(10)days from the receipt of the violation notice,the newsrack will be removed by the Director,unless the violation is corrected. 3. Upon removal of a newsrack,the Director shall send,by first-class mail,written notice of such removal to the Certificate Holder. 4. Notwithstanding the provisions of the foregoing paragraphs 1(a)- 1(c)of this section,the Director may order the immediate removal of any newsrack(s)that the Director determines presents an imminent threat or peril to public safety,provided that the Certificate Holder shall be notified of such removal as soon as practicable thereafter,and further provided that any newsrack so removed shall be stored a period of thirty(30)days in order to allow the Certificate Holder to retrieve the newsrack. If the Director removes a newsrack under this section(4)which does not have a Certificate of Compliance,the Director shall dispose of the newsrack at the end of the thirty(30)day period. 80 § 136-9 Fees For Removal and Storage. a. A newsrack removed pursuant to this Bylaw may be retrieved by the Certificate Holder at any time within thirty(30)days of its removal upon payment of a removal fee of twenty-five($25.00)dollars plus a storage fee of five($5.00)dollars per day,to a maximum combined removal and storage fee of one hundred($100.00)dollars. b. After thirty(30)days,any newsracks removed by the Director pursuant to Section 136-8 of this Bylaw shall be deemed"abandoned property"and become the property of the Town of North Andover. c. Failure of a Certificate Holder to retrieve a newsrack within the specified thirty(30)day period shall not operate to dismiss any fees owed to the Town for removal and storage of such newsrack. Unpaid fees accrued pursuant to this Section 136-9 shall be considered a debt payable to the Town. § 136-10 Regulations. The Director may,with the approval of the Town Manager,promulgate such rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this Bylaw and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as shall carry out the purposes of this Bylaw. § 136-11 Effect on Other Laws. Nothing in this Chapter shall affect the adoption of regulations affecting newsracks by other government bodies,such as historic district commissions,to the extent such bodies are authorized to adopt such regulations. § 136-12 Severability. The provisions of this Bylaw shall be severable and if any section,part,or portion hereof shall be held invalid for any reason by any court,the decision of such court shall not affect or impair any remaining section,part or portion thereof. Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 19. Amend General Bylaws (Code) Add New Chapter 54 -Tax Collector. Unanimously Voted to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover by adding a new chapter, Chapter 54-Tax Collector,to read as follows: Chapter 54—Tax Collector § 54-1-Duties of Tax Collector The tax collector,in addition to the authority to collect taxes conferred by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41,Section 38,and all other laws relating to tax collection,shall collect all accounts due the town in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 41,Section 38A.The collector shall in the collection of such accounts have all the remedies provided by sections thirty-five,thirty-six and ninety three of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 60 for the collection of taxes on personal estate. This bylaw shall not apply to the collection of interest on investments of sinking or trust funds.All bills for accounts due the town shall state that all checks,drafts or money orders shall be made payable to or to the order of the town and not to or to the order of any officer,board or commission.Whenever the collector of taxes,in any communication,document or writing intended for use outside his department,identifies a husband and wife,he shall use the name of both husband and wife and shall not use a legal phrase as a substitute for either name. Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 81 Article 20. Amend General Bylaws-Chapter 101-1 Fees Enumerated - Section B - Sealing of Weights and Measures. Unanimously Voted to amend Chapter 101-1 Fees Enumerated of the General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover by adding at the end of Section B -Sealing of Weights and Measures Service the following: A review and adjustment of these fees may be made by the Board of Selectmen whenever deemed necessary." Chapter 101-1 Fees Enumerated-Section B as amended to read: B. Sealing of weights and measures service(Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 98,Section 56). 1. Scales: a. Capacity of over ten thousand(10,000)pounds: fifty dollars ($50)each. b. Capacity of five(5)to ten thousand(10,000)pounds: thirty dollars ($30)each. c. Capacity of one(1)to five thousand(5,000)pounds: twenty dollars ($20)each. d. Capacity of one hundred(100)to one thousand(1,000)pounds: ten dollars($10)each. e.Balances of ten(10)to one hundred(100)pounds: six dollars ($6)each. f.Balances under ten(10)pounds: five dollars($5)each. 2. Liquid capacity measure of capacity of more than one(1)gallon and measure on pumps: two dollars ($2) each. 3. Liquid measuring meter: a.Diameter one half(1/2)inch to one(1)inch: five dollars ($5)each. b.Diameter over one(1)inch vehicle tank pump: sixteen dollars ($16)each. 4. Vehicle tank gravity: twenty dollars($20)each5. Bulk storage: Forty dollars ($40)each. 6. Bulk storage with certification proven: Twenty dollars($20)each. 7. Taxi meter: eight dollars ($8)each. 8. Device to determine linear area: five dollars ($5)each. 9. Milk bottle or jars: eight dollars ($8)each. 10.Vehicle tanks used in sale of commodities by liquid measure per one hundred(100)gallons: five dollars ($5)each. 11.Separate tanks -same vehicle(each): five dollars ($5). 12.All weights and other measures: one dollar($1)each. Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 21. Amend General Bylaws — New Chapter 44 — Public Meetings - Televising of Land Use Board Meetings. Voted By Majority to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover by inserting a new Chapter —Chapter 44—Public Meetings to read as follows: Chapter 44—Public Meetings § 44-1 Televising of Land Use Board Meetings All meetings of the Planning Board,Zoning Board of Appeals,Board of Health,and Conservation Commission shall be broadcast live over the local cable television network unless emergency or operational or technical conditions suspend the requirements hereof,as determined by the Town Manager or the Manager's designee.All such meetings shall occur in the Town Hall second floor meeting room.All such meetings shall have posted agendas of discussion items and application names in the Town Hall and on the Town website or on the cable television network twenty-four hours prior to the meeting time.If there is a scheduling conflict with the use of the meeting room,the Town Manager or the Manager's designee, shall have the discretion to determine which Board shall have use of the room.Nothing contained in this bylaw shall be so construed as to conflict with the requirements of the Open Meeting law,M.G.L. Chapter 82 39,Section 23B.A violation of this bylaw or a failure to comply with this bylaw shall not be grounds for challenging or invalidating any actions taken at any meeting of the Planning Board,Zoning Board of Appeals,Board of Health or Conservation Commission. Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 22. Amend Chapter 88 — Dogs - General Bylaws-Add New Section-Section 8-Nuisances. Voted By Majority Vote to amend Chapter 88 of the General Bylaws—Dogs by adding a new Section —Section 8—Nuisances to read as follows: Chapter 88 Section- 8 Nuisances: No owner shall fail to exercise proper care and control of his or her dog to prevent said dog from becoming a public nuisance.Barking frequently or for continued duration or making sounds which create a noise disturbance across a residential real property boundary,molesting passersby,chasing vehicles,habitually attacking people or other domestic animals,trespassing upon school grounds or trespassing upon private property in such manner as to damage property shall be deemed a nuisance. The penalty for violations shall be$25 for the first offense and$50 for each additional offense. Violations of this bylaws shall be handled as a noncriminal offense in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, §21D. Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 23. Accept the Provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 55C-Affordable Housing Trust. Unanimously Voted To Take No Action on Article 23 to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44 Section 55C-Affordable Housing Trust. Voted May 10,2005 Article 24. Petition the Legislature-Amend Town Charter Chapter 2 New Section —Section 10 — Citizen Participation Mechanisms. Voted By Majority Vote to defeat article 24 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 10,2005 Article 25. Petition The General Court - Amend Chapter 8 -Section 1 Of The Charter For The Town Of North Andover— Elections. Voted By Majority Vote to defeat Article 25. Voted May 10,2005 Article 26. Third Telecommunications Antenna At Stevens Estate At Osgood Hill. Unanimously Voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease and grant an easement on the Stevens Estate,on terms and conditions the Board of Selectmen deem in the best interest of the Town of North Andover,for a third telecommunications carrier on the tower at the Stevens Estate. Voted May 10,2005 83 Article 27. Emergency Preparedness Memorandum of Understanding. Uanimously Voted to authorize the Board of Health to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the member communities of the Greater Lawrence Coalition Emergency Preparedness Region 3B to provide mutual aid and assistance in responding to public health emergencies,on terms and conditions the Board of Health deems in the best interest of the Town. Petition of Thomas A. Trowbridge and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 28. Discontinuance of Portion of 922 Dale Street - McCarthy Property. Unanimously Voted for the Town to discontinue and abandon that portion of the public way known as Dale Street formerly owned by Essex County and located between Winter Street and Russett Lane containing approximately 0.50 acres,as shown on Plan of Land entitled"Plan of Land,922 Dale Street, Prepared for Joseph McCarthy,"which is on file with the town clerk,and which abuts the property numbered 922 Dale Street which is owned by Joseph W.McCarthy and Sharon McCarthy,subject to the condition that the portion of Dale Street which is discontinued and the abutting property numbered 922 Dale Street be classified as agricultural land in accordance with the terms of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 61A and subject to the condition that the Town retain and be granted an easement over the discontinued area for waterline and headwall maintenance as shown on said plan,and authorize the selectmen,upon such terms and conditions as the selectmen consider to be appropriate and in the best interests of the Town and consistent with the provisions of Section 83 of Chapter 291 of the Acts of 2004, to take any action to facilitate the annexation of the discontinued way to the property numbered 922 Dale Street,to retain any interest in the way,make any conveyances,and grant or accept any easements or other interests in the way and in the property numbered 922 Dale Street. Petition of Joseph McCarthy and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 29. Roadway Acceptances - Coachman's Lane (off Great Pond Road), Concord Street (off Osgood Street), Easy Street (off Abbott Street),High land View Avenue (Chadwick St to Furber Ave), Morningside Lane (off Winter Street), and Russett Lane (off Dale Street). Unanimously Voted to accept as Roadways Coachman's Lane,Concord Street,Easy Street,Morningside Lane and Russett Lane as described below: Coachman's Lane A way known as Coachman's Lane as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Coachman's Lane,scale 1"=50',dated 9/1/03;prepared by Christiansen& Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Concord Street A way known as Concord Street as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Concord Street,scale 1"=40',dated 9/1/03;prepared by Christiansen&Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Easy Street A way known as Easy Street as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Definitive Subdivision Plan of Land, Abbott Meadows,North Andover,MA;prepared for S.B.Homes Inc.,345 Stevens Street North Andover, MA;prepared by Frank C. Gelinas&Associates Inc,451 Andover Street North Andover,MA,scale 1"=40',dated January 23, 1981,revised June 11, 1981. Said plan recorded with the Essex North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 8690. 84 Morningside Lane A way known as Morningside Lane as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Morningside Lane and Russett Lane,scale 1"=60',dated 9/1/03;prepared by Christiansen&Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Russett Lane A way known as Russett Lane as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Morningside Lane and Russett Lane,scale 1"=60',dated 9/1/03;prepared by Christiansen&Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Petition of the Department of Public Works Voted May 10,2005 Article 30. Roadway Acquisition and Acceptance - Adams Avenue, Autran Avenue, Bunker Hill Street, Douglas Road ,Glenwood Street, Martin Avenue, and Summit Street. Unanimously Voted to accept Adams Avenue,Bunker Hill Street,Douglas Road,Glenwood Street, Martin Avenue,and Summit Street as public ways and authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by eminent domain,gift,purchase or otherwise,any fee,easement,or other interest in the following described roadways,and to award no damages for said eminent domain takings. Adams Avenue A way known as Adams Avenue as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Adams Avenue,scale 1"=60',dated 8/16/04;prepared by Christiansen& Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Bunker Hill Street A way known as Bunker Hill Street as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Bunker Hill Street,scale 1"=40',dated 2/13/04;prepared by Christiansen &Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Douglas Road A way known as Douglas Road as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Douglas Road,scale 1"=40',dated 2/13/04;prepared by Christiansen&Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Glenwood Street A way known as Glenwood Street as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Glenwood Street,scale 1"=40',dated 10/15/04;prepared by Christiansen& Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Martin Avenue A way known as Martin Avenue as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Martin Avenue,scale 1"=40',dated 8/16/04;prepared by Christiansen& Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Summit Street A way known as Summit Street as shown on a Plan of Land entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan located in North Andover;prepared for Summit Street,scale 1"=40',dated 1/7/05;prepared by Christiansen&Sergi, 160 Summer Street,Haverhill,MA 01830 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Voted May 10,2005 85 Article 31. Street Acceptance - Anvil Circle (Off Turnpike Street-Forest View Estates). Unanimously Voted for the Town to accept,as a public way,Anvil Circle as shown on the Street Layout Plan for Forest View Estates in North Andover,MA,Prepared for the Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street,North Andover,MA,drawn by Marchionda&Associates,L.P.Engineering and Planning Consultants,62 Montvale Avenue,Suite 1,Stoneham,MA 02180,dated January 27,2005,Scale 1"=40', which is on file with the Town Clerk of North Andover. Petition of Lianne Cristaldi and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 32. Street Acceptance - Amberville Road (Off Turnpike Street-Forest View Estates). Unanimously Voted for the Town to accept,as a public way,Amberville Road as shown on the Street Layout Plan for Forest View Estates in North Andover,MA,Prepared for the Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street,North Andover,MA,drawn by Marchionda&Associates,L.P.Engineering and Planning Consultants,62 Montvale Avenue,Suite 1,Stoneham,MA 02180,dated January 27,2005,Scale 1"=40', which is on file with the Town Clerk of North Andover. Petition of Lianne Cristaldi and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 34. Street Acceptance - Palomino Drive (Off Turnpike Street-Forest View Estates). Unanimously Voted for the Town to accept,as a public way,Palomino Drive as shown on the Street Layout Plan for Forest View Estates in North Andover,MA,Prepared for the Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street,North Andover,MA,drawn by Marchionda&Associates,L.P.Engineering and Planning Consultants,62 Montvale Avenue,Suite 1,Stoneham,MA 02180,dated January 27,2005,Scale 1"=40', which is on file with the Town Clerk of North Andover. Petition of Lianne Cristaldi and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 35. Street Acceptance — Willow Street, Willow Street (South Extension), Bayfield Drive and Flagship Drive. Unanimously Voted "To Take No Action"to accept the following roadways as public ways. Willow Street,Willow Street(South)Extension,Bayfield Drive and Flagship Drive,all as shown on a Street Layout Plan entitled,"Street Layout Plan of Willow Street(South)extension and Bayfield Drive "North Andover Business Park";prepared for Bayfield Development Company,Inc.,355 Middlesex Avenue,Wilmington,MA 01887;prepared by the Neve-Morin Group,Inc.,447 Old Boston Road, Topsfield,MA 01983;scale 1"=40',dated 12/21/04 on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Petition of Frank E. Elander and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 36. Street Acceptance — Delucia Way (Off Waverley Road).Unanimously Voted to accept Delucia Way as a public way as shown on Plan of Land entitled"Definitive Subdivision Plan-Delucia Way"located in North Andover,Massachusetts and recorded with the North Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan#14155 dated March 9,2001,revised May 29,2001 and also as shown on"Plan of Land—Street Acceptance Plan Delucia Way 86 in North Andover,Massachusetts"prepared for Stephen Smolak by Engineering and Survey Services dated March 17,2004. Petition of Stephen Smolak and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 37. Timber Lane —Transfer to the Board of Selectmen. Unanimously Voted to authorize the transfer of the care,custody and control of the following parcel of land,which is a cul-de-sac on Timber Lane,to the Board of Selectmen for purposes of selling or conveying the land and to authorize the Selectmen to sell or convey the land on terms and conditions they deem in the best interest of the Town,even if the Town receives no financial payment: Beginning at a point on the northerly sideline of Timber Lane being 12.82 feet from the lot corner between Map 64,Parcel 38 and Map 104C,Parcel 85 as shown on a plan entitled"Form A Lot Line Adjustment Plan Town of North Andover Timber Lane,North Andover,MA."Scale 1"=20',dated February 11,2005,prepared by W.C.Cammett Engineering,Inc.,which is on file at the Town Clerk's Office thence: Turning and running North 60°39'10"West a distance of 155.39 feet to a point on the northerly sideline of Timber Lane; Then turning and running along a curve to the left with a radial bearing of North 29°20'50"East and a central angle of 72°32'30"a radius of 40.00 feet and a distance along the curve of 50.64 feet to a point; Thence turning and running along a curve to the right with a central angle of 162°32'30"a radius of 60.00 feet and a distance along the curve of 170.21 feet to a point; Thence turning and running South 29°20'50"West a distance of 10.00 feet to the point of beginning And which is further shown as Parcel A on said plan,having an area of+7,080 square feet. Petition of David Fournier and others Voted May 10,2005 Article 38. Police Station Rezoning.(Removed) The Board of Selectmen at their meeting of April 11,2005,voted to remove this Article from the Warrant. As this booklet was already in the proofing phase,the Articles could not be renumbered nor the book repaginated. Article 39. Rezone Turnpike Street. Voted to make the appropriate changes to the Town of North Andover Zoning Map,pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw,to rezone the below parcels of land from their current zoning to Business 1 (Bl): (1)To rezone the eight parcels with land fronting on Turnpike Street from the intersection of Hillside Road and Turnpike Street(next to Chestnut Green Office Park) starting at 591 Turnpike Street and ending at 651 Turnpike Street[Country Side Realty Building] (2)To rezone the 10 parcels with land fronting Turnpike Street from 570 Turnpike Street(next to Starbucks and Blockbuster)to and including 740 Turnpike Street(Mr. Sudzy Carwash)and certain parcels that are located within 200 feet of Turnpike Street[Map 98D,20,Map 98D,21]. These eighteen parcels of land are shown on the Town of North Andover Assessors Map as the following map and parcels with corresponding current zoning classifications: 87 Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 8; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 7; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 6; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 5; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 43; from Residential 6 to Business 1; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 44; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 50; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 53; from Village Commercial to Business 1; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 31; from Residential 3 to Business 1; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 38; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 57; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 56; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 40; from Village Commercial to Business 1; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 21; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 20;from Industrial 1 to Business 1; Assessor's Map 98C Parcel 61; Assessor's Map 25 Parcel 2; Assessor's Map 98D Parcel 37;from Residential 3 to Business 1; or to take other action relative thereto. Petition of the Board of Selectmen Yes-83 No-60 — Failed Needed 2/3 Vote; Voted May 10,2005 Article 40. Amend Zoning Map — 651 Turnpike Street (Route 114) from Village Commercial (VC) to General Business (GB). Voted by Two-Thirds vote to rezone the property located at 651 Turnpike Street(Route 114)from Village Commercial(VC)to General Business(GB). The property consists of 45,000 S.F. or 1.03 acres of land.A description of the property can be found on Map 25 Block 53 of the Town of North Andover Assessor's Map.The property is further described in Book 03794 Page 0278 at the Essex County Registry of Deeds. Petition of Scott Hajjar and others Yes-89 No-43 - Voted By 2/3 Vote:May 10,2005 Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 41. Amend Zoning Map 1503 Osgood Street —Assessors Map 34 Parcel 7 From Industrial 1 (I1) to Business 2 (B2). Unanimously Voted that the Town amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover for a certain parcel of land,consisting of 6.07 acres,known and numbered at 1503 Osgood Street,located on the easterly 88 side of Osgood Street at the intersection of Osgood Street and Orchard Hill Road,and shown on the Town of North Andover Assessors Map 34,Parcel 7,from Industrial 1 (I-1)to Business 2(B-2). Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 42. Amend Zoning Map — 1000 Osgood Street from I2 (Industrial 2) to Business 2(B2). Unanimously Voted to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover to rezone the parcel of land with the two-story building thereon,located at 1000 Osgood Street,North Andover,MA from Industrial 2 (I2)to Business 2(132). Said parcel of land being shown on North Andover Assessor's Map 74,Parcel 6 and located on the westerly side of Osgood Street approximately 295.4 feet northerly of the intersection of Osgood Street with Sutton Street.For further reference see deed dated May 3, 1971,recorded in the North Essex Registry of Deeds in Book 1170. Petition of Vincent B. Landers and others Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 43. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 4.2 — Phased Development — By Amending Section 1 — Intent and Purpose and Section 9-Expiration. Unanimously Voted to amend Section 4.2—Phased Development—of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 1-Intent and Purpose,and inserting a new Section 1—Intent and Purpose,and by deleting Section 9-Expiration,and inserting a new Section 9—Expiration. Section 4.2 currently reads: 4.2 Phased Development By-law 1. Intent and Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure that development occurs in North Andover in a strategic, orderly and planned manner that allows for the preparation and maintenance of high quality municipal services for an ever-expanding residential population,while at the same time allowing reasonable residential development during such preparation that does not infringe on the quality of life or municipal services provided for the residents of the Town of North Andover,in order to provide for high quality and reliable municipal services such as,but not limited to,fire and police protection, educational facilities and programs and available clean water resources.This section establishes a strategic development rate consistent with recent historical average development rates for residential development in order to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and planned manner as it relates to the Town's ability to provide high quality and effective services for its citizens and protect its resources necessary for sustaining the present and future quality of life enjoyed by its citizens. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this Bylaw,the following terms shall have the following meaning: (a)"Anniversary date"for each subdivision,special permit,or contiguous Form A lots under this provision shall be no earlier than the date on which all required approvals required for a building permit have been obtained. (b)"Developer"any individual who either as an individual,a beneficial owner of a real estate trust, a partner in a partnership,or an officer or owner of a corporation,requests one or more building permits for the construction of new dwelling units. (c)"Development"shall mean a single parcel or set of contiguous parcels of land held in substantial common ownership,regardless of form,at any time on or after the date of adoption of this bylaw,for which one or more building permits are sought. 89 (d)"Phased Development Schedule"shall mean a schedule authorized by the Planning Board or its authorized designee in accordance with this Section,which outlines the maximum building permit issuance per development. 3. Regulations. (a)Beginning on the effective date of this section,no building permit for a new residential dwelling unit or units shall be issued unless in accordance with the regulations of this section,or unless specifically exempted in Section 6 below,or by the provision of MGL,s.40A,c. 6. (b)The regulations of this section shall apply to all definitive subdivision plans,subdivisions not requiring approval,contiguous Form A lots held in common or related ownership on the effective date of this by-law,site plan review applications,and special permits,which would result in the creation of a new dwelling unit or units.Dwelling units shall be considered as part of a single development for purposes of development scheduling if located either on a single parcel or contiguous parcels of land that have been in the same ownership at any time on or subsequent to the date of adoption of this section. (c)For all building lots/dwelling units covered under Subsection 3(b),the Planning Board is authorized to approve a Phased Development Schedule for that lot/unit in accordance with Section 4a. (d)The request for authorization of a Phased Development Schedule shall be made on forms provided by the Planning Board.Requests will include any and all information necessary to demonstrate eligibility and compliance with these regulations. (e)No building permits for new dwelling units shall be issued until the Phased Development Schedule has been recorded in the Essex County Registry of Deeds and a certified copy of the Phased Development Schedule has been filed with both the Planning and Building Departments. (f)Upon transfer of any lot or unit subject to this section,the deed shall reference the Phased Development Schedule and state the earliest date on which construction may be commenced in accordance with the provision of this bylaw. (g)If a proposed subdivision includes any lots that are within 500 feet of lots in another subdivision held in common or affiliated ownership,then both subdivisions shall be construed to be a single subdivision for the purposes of this Bylaw. (h)Lot lines for Form A lots shall be defined when the Form A lots have been approved by the Planning Board or an authorized agent. Subsequent changes in the shape or ownership of lots shall not render the provisions of this Bylaw void. (i) Building permits shall be issued in accordance with the Phased Development Schedule.However,the Planning Board may,without a public hearing and upon written request from the applicant,permit up to twice the allowed annual maximum permitted for that project under the provisions of this Bylaw, provided that building permits issued in succeeding years shall be limited to less than the permitted maximum,if necessary,to insure that the overall number of allowed permits is not exceeded. 0)The Planning Board,in conjunction with the Building Inspector,shall be responsible for administering this section of the Bylaw.Accordingly,the Planning Board shall adopt and publish reasonable regulations for carrying out its duties under this section.In particular,these regulations shall address the conditions and processes for authorizing building permits on an annual basis. 4. Phased Development Schedule (a)Building permits for new dwelling units shall be authorized in accordance with the following Phased Development Schedule: Maximum Units for which Number of Units in Minimum Years for Building Permits May Be Subdivision Development Development Issued Per Year 1-6 1 All 7-20 2 50% of total 21-34 3 33% of total 35-50 4 25% of total 51-75 5 20% of total 76-125 6 16.7% of total 126+ 7 14.3% of total 90 No Phased Development Schedule shall exceed seven years. (b)The number of lots eligible for building permits in the first year of the development shall be prorated from the anniversary date to December 31.Fractions of.5 or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest number and fractions less than.5 shall be rounded down. (c)If as a result of an applicant seeking approval of a second plan of development on a parcel of land for which authorizations have been previously granted,a second plan is approved,a new Phased Development Schedule shall be established.The second schedule shall supersede the first Phased Development Schedule at the time a building permit is issued based on the second plan for any lot lying wholly or partially within the parcel subject to the new development schedule. (d)The Planning Board,in approving the second plan,shall determine the number of authorizations from the first plan that would be abated based on the second plan's approval.This number shall be used by the Building Inspector in revising the authorization schedules due to abatements. 5. Requirements. (a)All definitive subdivisions,Form A approvals,special permits,and site plan review applications shall include a proposed Phased Development Schedule by the applicant. (b)Phased Development Schedules. i. Phased Development Schedules shall be determined by the Planning Board at the time of approval of any such application. Such schedules shall be included as a condition of approval of the application. ii. The Building Inspector shall be authorized to issue revised Phased Development Schedules based solely on approvals granted by the Planning Board. iii.All Phased Development Schedules with approved authorization shall be recorded with the application approval decision with the Town Clerk.No building permits shall be issued pursuant to the schedule until the applicant records the approval decision with the Phased Development Schedule at the Registry of Deeds. 6. Exemptions. The following developments are specifically exempt from the provisions of this bylaw. a) An application for a building permit for the enlargement,restoration,or reconstruction of a dwelling in existence as of the effective date of this by-law,provided that no additional residential unit is created. b) Definitive subdivision approvals,special permits,Form A lots and site plan approvals,and development schedules made and approved prior to the date of adoption of this by-law shall be exempt from the provisions of this by-law.The Planning Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to render all decisions on exemption requests. c) Dwelling units for low and/or moderate income families or individuals,where all of the following conditions are met: i. Occupancy of the units is restricted to households qualifying under Local Initiative Programs and the New England Fund as administered by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. ii. The affordable units are subject to a properly executed and recorded in perpetuity deed restriction running with the land that shall limit the succeeding resale price to an increase of 10 percent, plus any increase in the consumer price index,plus the cost of any improvements certified by the Building Inspector. d) Dwelling units for senior residents,where occupancy of the units is restricted to senior persons through a properly executed and recorded in perpetuity deed restriction running with the land.For purposes of this Section"senior"shall mean persons over the age of 55. e) Development projects which voluntarily agree to a minimum 40%permanent reduction in density, (buildable lots),below the density,(building lots),permitted under zoning and feasible given the environmental conditions of the tract,and as determined and approved by the North Andover Planning Board with the surplus land equal to at least ten buildable acres and permanently designated as open space and/or farmland.The land to be preserved shall be protected from development by an Agricultural Preservation Restriction,Conservation Restriction,and dedication to the Town,or other similar mechanism approved by the Planning Board that will ensure its protection. 91 f) Any tract of land existing and not held by a Developer in common ownership with an adjacent parcel on the effective date of this Section shall receive a one-time exemption from the Development Scheduling provisions for the purpose of constructing one single family dwelling unit on the parcel. 7. Zoning Change Protection Any protection against zoning changes provided by M.G.L.c.40A,s. 6,shall be extended to the earliest date on which the final unit in the development could be authorized under this bylaw. 8. Severability The provisions of this by-law are hereby declared severable and if any provision shall be held invalid or unconstitutional,it shall not be construed to affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining. 9. Expiration The provisions of this Section 4.2 shall expire on July 1,2009;however,by a vote of Town Meeting, before said date,the provisions of this Section 4.2 may be extended from an additional four(4)years in order to continue municipal comprehensive planning studies necessary to promote orderly growth.In the event said action is taken by Town Meeting prior to July 1,2009,these provisions shall be construed to have lapsed on such date. Section 1 as Amended to read as follows: 4.2 Phased Development Bylaw 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE This Section 4.2.1 is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40A and the Home Rule Amendment,Article 89 of the Massachusetts Constitution,for the following purposes: a) to ensure that growth occurs in an orderly and planned manner,at a rate that can be supported by Town services,while avoiding large year to year variations in the development rate; b) to allow the Town time to update and implement its Master Plan and Housing Plan and to provide the Town with time to study the effect of growth on the municipality's infrastructure,character,and municipal services,and to continue municipal comprehensive planning studies necessary to provide orderly growth; Said parcel is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the Northwesterly corner of the parcel herein described at a point on the Easterly side of Osgood Street in the Town of North Andover,Massachusetts, Thence;N 85°05'57"E by land of Albacado Lmt.Partnership a distance of 663.21' to a stone bound, Thence: S 22°2947"E by land of Barker a distance of 412.51' to a stone bound, Thence: S 87°00'56"W along Orchard Hill Road a distance of 733.36' to a point on a curve on the Easterly side of Osgood Street, Thence;Northerly along the Easterly sideline of Osgood Street on a curve with a radius of 508.76' a distance of 39.98' to a point of tangency, Thence;N 13°37'13"W along Osgood Street a distance of 332.95' to the Point of Beginning. Said parcel containing 264,561 s.f.,or 6.07 Acres,as more particularly shown on the following plan, being the same premises conveyed by deed recorded with the Essex North Registry of Deeds in Book 7902,Page 75. Petition of John T. Smolak and others Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 42. Amend Zoning Map — 1000 Osgood Street from I2 (Industrial 2) to Business 2(B2). Unanimously Voted to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover to rezone the parcel of land with the two-story building thereon,located at 1000 Osgood Street,North Andover,MA from Industrial 2 (I2)to Business 2(132). 92 Said parcel of land being shown on North Andover Assessor's Map 74,Parcel 6 and located on the westerly side of Osgood Street approximately 295.4 feet northerly of the intersection of Osgood Street with Sutton Street.For further reference see deed dated May 3, 1971,recorded in the North Essex Registry of Deeds in Book 1170. Petition of Vincent B. Landers and others Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 43. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 4.2 — Phased Development— By Amending Section 1 — Intent and Purpose and Section 9-Expiration. Unanimously Voted to amend Section 4.2—Phased Development—of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw by deleting Section 1—Intent and Purpose,and inserting a new Section 1—Intent and Purpose,and by deleting Section 9—Expiration,and inserting a new Section 9—Expiration. Section 4.2 currently reads: 4.2 Phased Development By-law 1. Intent and Purpose. The purpose of this section is to ensure that development occurs in North Andover in a strategic, orderly and planned manner that allows for the preparation and maintenance of high quality municipal services for an ever-expanding residential population,while at the same time allowing reasonable residential development during such preparation that does not infringe on the quality of life or municipal services provided for the residents of the Town of North Andover,in order to provide for high quality and reliable municipal services such as,but not limited to,fire and police protection, educational facilities and programs and available clean water resources.This section establishes a strategic development rate consistent with recent historical average development rates for residential development in order to ensure that development occurs in an orderly and planned manner as it relates to the Town's ability to provide high quality and effective services for its citizens and protect its resources necessary for sustaining the present and future quality of life enjoyed by its citizens. 2. Definitions. For the purposes of this Bylaw,the following terms shall have the following meaning: (e)"Anniversary date"for each subdivision,special permit,or contiguous Form A lots under this provision shall be no earlier than the date on which all required approvals required for a building permit have been obtained. (f)"Developer"any individual who either as an individual,a beneficial owner of a real estate trust, a partner in a partnership,or an officer or owner of a corporation,requests one or more building permits for the construction of new dwelling units. (g)"Development"shall mean a single parcel or set of contiguous parcels of land held in substantial common ownership,regardless of form,at any time on or after the date of adoption of this bylaw,for which one or more building permits are sought. (h)"Phased Development Schedule"shall mean a schedule authorized by the Planning Board or its authorized designee in accordance with this Section,which outlines the maximum building permit issuance per development. 7. Regulations. (k)Beginning on the effective date of this section,no building permit for a new residential dwelling unit or units shall be issued unless in accordance with the regulations of this section,or unless specifically exempted in Section 6 below,or by the provision of MGL,s.40A,c. 6. (1)The regulations of this section shall apply to all definitive subdivision plans,subdivisions not requiring approval,contiguous Form A lots held in common or related ownership on the effective date of this by-law,site plan review applications,and special permits,which would result in the creation of a new dwelling unit or units.Dwelling units shall be considered as part of a single development for purposes of development scheduling if located either on a single parcel or 93 contiguous parcels of land that have been in the same ownership at any time on or subsequent to the date of adoption of this section. (m)For all building lots/dwelling units covered under Subsection 3(b),the Planning Board is authorized to approve a Phased Development Schedule for that lot/unit in accordance with Section 4a. (n)The request for authorization of a Phased Development Schedule shall be made on forms provided by the Planning Board.Requests will include any and all information necessary to demonstrate eligibility and compliance with these regulations. (o)No building permits for new dwelling units shall be issued until the Phased Development Schedule has been recorded in the Essex County Registry of Deeds and a certified copy of the Phased Development Schedule has been filed with both the Planning and Building Departments. (p)Upon transfer of any lot or unit subject to this section,the deed shall reference the Phased Development Schedule and state the earliest date on which construction may be commenced in accordance with the provision of this bylaw. (q)If a proposed subdivision includes any lots that are within 500 feet of lots in another subdivision held in common or affiliated ownership,then both subdivisions shall be construed to be a single subdivision for the purposes of this Bylaw. (r)Lot lines for Form A lots shall be defined when the Form A lots have been approved by the Planning Board or an authorized agent. Subsequent changes in the shape or ownership of lots shall not render the provisions of this Bylaw void. (s)Building permits shall be issued in accordance with the Phased Development Schedule.However, the Planning Board may,without a public hearing and upon written request from the applicant, permit up to twice the allowed annual maximum permitted for that project under the provisions of this Bylaw,provided that building permits issued in succeeding years shall be limited to less than the permitted maximum,if necessary,to insure that the overall number of allowed permits is not exceeded. (t) The Planning Board,in conjunction with the Building Inspector,shall be responsible for administering this section of the Bylaw.Accordingly,the Planning Board shall adopt and publish reasonable regulations for carrying out its duties under this section.In particular,these regulations shall address the conditions and processes for authorizing building permits on an annual basis. 8. Phased Development Schedule (b)Building permits for new dwelling units shall be authorized in accordance with the following Phased Development Schedule: Maximum Units for which Number of Units in Minimum Years for Building Permits May Be Subdivision Development Development Issued Per Year 1-6 1 All 7-20 2 50% of total 21-34 3 33% of total 35-50 4 25% of total 51-75 5 20% of total 76-125 6 16.7% of total 126+ 7 14.3% of total No Phased Development Schedule shall exceed seven years. (b)The number of lots eligible for building permits in the first year of the development shall be prorated from the anniversary date to December 31.Fractions of.5 or greater shall be rounded up to the nearest number and fractions less than.5 shall be rounded down. (e)If as a result of an applicant seeking approval of a second plan of development on a parcel of land for which authorizations have been previously granted,a second plan is approved,a new Phased Development Schedule shall be established.The second schedule shall supersede the first Phased 94 Development Schedule at the time a building permit is issued based on the second plan for any lot lying wholly or partially within the parcel subject to the new development schedule. (f)The Planning Board,in approving the second plan,shall determine the number of authorizations from the first plan that would be abated based on the second plan's approval.This number shall be used by the Building Inspector in revising the authorization schedules due to abatements. 9. Requirements. (c)All definitive subdivisions,Form A approvals,special permits,and site plan review applications shall include a proposed Phased Development Schedule by the applicant. (d)Phased Development Schedules. iv. Phased Development Schedules shall be determined by the Planning Board at the time of approval of any such application. Such schedules shall be included as a condition of approval of the application. v. The Building Inspector shall be authorized to issue revised Phased Development Schedules based solely on approvals granted by the Planning Board. vi.All Phased Development Schedules with approved authorization shall be recorded with the application approval decision with the Town Clerk.No building permits shall be issued pursuant to the schedule until the applicant records the approval decision with the Phased Development Schedule at the Registry of Deeds. 10. Exemptions. The following developments are specifically exempt from the provisions of this bylaw. c) An application for a building permit for the enlargement,restoration,or reconstruction of a dwelling in existence as of the effective date of this by-law,provided that no additional residential unit is created. d) Definitive subdivision approvals,special permits,Form A lots and site plan approvals,and development schedules made and approved prior to the date of adoption of this by-law shall be exempt from the provisions of this by-law.The Planning Board shall have sole and exclusive authority to render all decisions on exemption requests. g) Dwelling units for low and/or moderate income families or individuals,where all of the following conditions are met: i. Occupancy of the units is restricted to households qualifying under Local Initiative Programs and the New England Fund as administered by the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. ii. The affordable units are subject to a properly executed and recorded in perpetuity deed restriction running with the land that shall limit the succeeding resale price to an increase of 10 percent, plus any increase in the consumer price index,plus the cost of any improvements certified by the Building Inspector. h) Dwelling units for senior residents,where occupancy of the units is restricted to senior persons through a properly executed and recorded in perpetuity deed restriction running with the land.For purposes of this Section"senior"shall mean persons over the age of 55. i) Development projects which voluntarily agree to a minimum 40%permanent reduction in density, (buildable lots),below the density,(building lots),permitted under zoning and feasible given the environmental conditions of the tract,and as determined and approved by the North Andover Planning Board with the surplus land equal to at least ten buildable acres and permanently designated as open space and/or farmland.The land to be preserved shall be protected from development by an Agricultural Preservation Restriction,Conservation Restriction,and dedication to the Town,or other similar mechanism approved by the Planning Board that will ensure its protection. j) Any tract of land existing and not held by a Developer in common ownership with an adjacent parcel on the effective date of this Section shall receive a one-time exemption from the Development Scheduling provisions for the purpose of constructing one single family dwelling unit on the parcel. 8. Zoning Change Protection Any protection against zoning changes provided by M.G.L.c.40A,s. 6,shall be extended to the earliest date on which the final unit in the development could be authorized under this bylaw. 95 10. Severability The provisions of this by-law are hereby declared severable and if any provision shall be held invalid or unconstitutional,it shall not be construed to affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining. 11. Expiration The provisions of this Section 4.2 shall expire on July 1,2009;however,by a vote of Town Meeting, before said date,the provisions of this Section 4.2 may be extended from an additional four(4)years in order to continue municipal comprehensive planning studies necessary to promote orderly growth.In the event said action is taken by Town Meeting prior to July 1,2009,these provisions shall be construed to have lapsed on such date. Section 1 as Amended to read as follows: 4.2 Phased Development Bylaw 2. Intent And Purpose This Section 4.2.1 is adopted pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40A and the Home Rule Amendment,Article 89 of the Massachusetts Constitution,for the following purposes: a) to ensure that growth occurs in an orderly and planned manner,at a rate that can be supported by Town services,while avoiding large year to year variations in the development rate; b) to allow the Town time to update and implement its Master Plan and Housing Plan and to provide the Town with time to study the effect of growth on the municipality's infrastructure,character,and municipal services,and to continue municipal comprehensive planning studies necessary to provide orderly growth; c) to allow the Town time to study,plan for,and provide an additional source of water so as to protect the town's water supply for future growth; d) to relate the timing of residential development to the Town's ability to provide adequate public safety,schools,roads,municipal infrastructure,and human services at the level of quality which citizens expect,and within the Town's ability to pay under the financial limitations of Proposition 2 1/2; e) to allow departures from the strict application of the growth rate measures herein in order to encourage certain types of residential growth which address the housing needs of specific population groups or which provide significant reductions in the ultimate residential density of the Town. Sections 2 through 8 remain unchanged. Section 9 as Amended to read as follows: 9. The provisions of this Section 4.2 shall expire on July 1,2009. Petition of the Planning Board Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 44. Amend Section 8.8.7-Adult Use Zone-Application Information of the Zoning Bylaw. Unanimously Voted to amend section 8.8.7 of the Zoning Bylaw for the Town of North Andover as follows: Section 8.8.7 now reads: Application information: The application for a special permit for an adult use establishment must include the following information: a) Name and address of the legal owner of the establishment,and of the legal owner of the property; b) Name and address of all persons having lawful equity or security interests in the establishment; 96 c) Name and address of the manager; d) Number of employees; e) Proposed provisions for security within and without the establishment; f) The physical layout of the interior of the establishment. Amend by adding the following to Section e: (e)Proposed provisions for security within and without the establishment;these provisions must include and detail specifications for the following requirements: (i) Security personnel paid for by the establishment owner to remain inside the business during operating hours of the establishment; (ii)Security personnel paid for by the establishment owner to patrol the parking lot. (iii)The security plans and personnel referenced in items Section 8.8.7(e)(i)and(ii) shall be approved by the North Andover Police Chief. Section 8.8.7 as amended to read: Application information: The application for a special permit for an adult use establishment must include the following information: a) Name and address of the legal owner of the establishment,and of the legal owner of the property; b) Name and address of all persons having lawful equity or security interests in the establishment; c) Name and address of the manager; d) Number of employees; e) Proposed provisions for security within and without the establishment;these provisions must include and detail specifications for the following requirements: (i) Security personnel paid for by the establishment owner to remain inside the business during operating hours of the establishment; (ii)Security personnel paid for by the establishment owner to patrol the parking lot. (iii)The security plans and personnel referenced in items Section 8.8.7(e)(i)and(ii) shall be approved by the North Andover Police Chief. f) The physical layout of the interior of the establishment. Petition of the Planning Board Voted May 10,2005-Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 45. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities-Add New Section-Section 13-Exempt Facilities. Voted to amend Section 8.9 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding a new Section-Section 13 -Exempt Facilities, to read as follows: 13)Exempt Facilities The following facilities shall be exempt from the provisions of this bylaw: Municipal telecommunications facilities,for municipal use only,including but not limited to police,fire, ambulance,and emergency dispatch facilities,and other municipal telecommunications facilities. Yes-61 No-44 -Amendment Failed 2/3 Vote;Voted May 10,2005 Article 46. Amend Zoning Bylaw-Sign Bylaw. Unanimously Voted to amend Sections 6.6.B.2 and 6.6.G.1 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw. Section 6.6.13.2 now reads: "One temporary unlighted real estate sign advertising the sale,rental or lease of the premises or subdivision on which it is erected to be not larger than six(6)square feet;requires no 97 sign permit if the erecting agent has obtained a one year permit for erecting such sign. Such sign to be removed fourteen(14)days after sale,rental or lease. Section 6.6.13.2 as amended to read: "One(1)temporary unlighted real estate sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the premises or subdivision on which it is erected to be no larger than twelve(12)square feet.The Building Inspector shall allow a sign larger than twelve square feet if: The property fronts on a State Highway,such as Route 114 or Route 125 and a larger sign is needed for legibility purposes; The total area of the sign does not exceed 10% [ten percent] of the wall area it is to be located upon. Such sign shall be removed fourteen(14)days after sale,rental or lease." Section 6.6.G.1 now reads as follows: "Signs as permitted in residence districts,except that temporary real estate signs may be as large as twenty-five square feet." Section 6.6.G.1.as amended to read: "Signs as permitted in residence districts,except that temporary real estate signs may be as large as twenty-five(25) square feet.The Building Inspector shall allow a sign larger than twenty-five square feet if: a. The property fronts on a State Highway,such as Route 114 or Route 125 and a larger sign is needed for legibility purposes; b. The total area of the sign does not exceed 10% [ten percent] of the wall area it is to be located upon. Such sign shall be removed fourteen(14)days after sale,rental or lease." Petition of Mark H. Rees and others Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 47. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 4.133 — Allowed Uses - (Industrial 2 District). Unanimously Voted to amend the allowed uses found in Section 4.133 (Industrial 2 District)of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw by removing the existing Subparagraph 9. "Swimming and/or tennis clubs shall be permitted with a Special Permit."And replacing it with the following: 9. Recreational uses,including swimming club,tennis club,health club,indoor ice skating facility,and indoor/outdoor athletic recreation facility by Special Permit. And in connection therewith to amend Table 1 (Summary of Use Regulations)under the list of Permitted Uses for"Indoor Skating Facility"by replacing under the I-2 District column the note"N"with the note "SP" Petition of John T. Smolak and others Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Article 48. Amend Zoning Bylaw— Planned Resident Development (PRD), Section 8.5.6.G — Calculation of Allowable Residential. Unanimously Voted to amend Section 8.5.6.G of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw by changing the phrase"number of buildable lots"to"number of buildable lots and/or dwelling units"in three(3) places,and within item 1.,to change the referenced section of the"Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land"from Section 3(b)to Section IV,in keeping with renumbering applied to those Rules and Regulations. Section 8.5.6.G would be amended to read as follows: 98 G. Calculation of Allowable Residential Except as noted in Subsection H below,the maximum number of buildable lots and/or dwelling units in a PRD will be equal to the number of buildable lots and/or dwelling units which would result from an approved conventional subdivision plan.In order to determine the residential density of a PRD,the applicant must submit to the Planning Board a plan which: 1. meets the criteria of a Preliminary Subdivision Plan as defined in Section IV of the"Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land"in effect at the time of plan submittal; 2. is fully compliant with the"Zoning Bylaw"in effect at the time of the plan submittal;and 3. requires no zoning variances. The Planning Board will use this plan to determine the maximum number of buildable lots and/or dwelling units allowed in a PRD. Petition of John Simons and others Voted May 10,2005—Approved By Attorney General August 29,2005 Upon Motion Made by Chairman Rosemary Connelly Smedile and Seconded by Keith A.Mitchell,the 2005 Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved at 11:27 aM.on Tuesday May 10, 2005. A True Copy Attest: Joyce A.Bradshaw,Town Clerk 99 Special Town Meeting Minutes December 5, 2005 The Special Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover convened in the North Andover High School Auditorium. The Meeting was called to order at 7:02 aM.by Moderator Charles A. Salisbury.A total of 256 voters were checked into the meeting.Upon motion made by Chairman Rosemary Smedile and duly seconded it was voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant and with the Constable's return of that warrant.It was further moved and voted that the Modera- tor not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim,but be allowed to refer to articles by number and any subject matter. Article 1. Amend Article 8 2005 Annual Town Meeting General Fund Appropriation-Fiscal Year 2006.To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2006 as voted under Article 8 of the May 9,2005 Annual Town Meeting as follows: Line Item Being Amended Amount Voted under Article 8 under Article 8 Changes Revised Total Public Safety $7,964,384 $21,000 $7,985,384 All Other Public Works $2,921,755 $(21,000) $2,900,755 Greater Lawrence Technical School $103,605 $46,956 $150,561 Debt Service $9,194,561 $427,074 $9,621,635 Employee Benefits $9,062,563 $(51,419) $9,011,144 Total Increase $29,246,868 $422,611 $29,669,479 Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 1 as printed in the warrant. Article 2. Appropriate Funds into the North Andover Stabilization Fund.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate$334,872 and appropriate from NESWC(North East Solid Waste Committee)Dissolution Funds $500,000 for a total of$834,872 to be placed in the Town of North Andover Stabilization Fund;or to take any other action relative thereto. Finance Committee Vote Required: Two-thirds(2/3) Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to raise and appropriate$287,811 and appropriate from NESWC(North East Solid Waste Committee)Dissolution Funds$500,000 for a total of$787,811 to be placed in the Town of North Andover Stabilization Fund. 10 Article 3. Amend Article 13 May 9, 2005 Annual Town Meeting-Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund.To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote taken on Article 13"Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation,Fiscal Year 2006"of the May 9,2005 Annual Town Meeting,by increasing the appropriation by$50,000 from$415,871 to$465,871 with a corresponding increase of$50,000 in the amount raised from the Steven's Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund,from$415,871 to$465,871;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 3 as printed in the warrant. Article 4. Overlay Account Transfer.To see if the Town will vote to appropriate$100,000 from the Fiscal Year 2000 Overlay Account to an account under the control of the Board of Assessors to pay for litigation expenses associated with pending appeals before the Commonwealth of Massachusetts'Appellate Tax Board Appeals;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Assessors Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 4 as printed in the warrant. Article 5. Prior Years Unpaid Bills.To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills from prior years of the Town as listed below: Vendor Amount Dept. Purpose Brett Rodden 150.00 Fire EMT Certification Reimbursement James Loisou 150.00 Fire EMT Certification reimbursement Timothy McGuire 941.65 Fire Tuition & Books Reimbursement W B Mason 6.77 Fire Supplies Locate Plus 74.99 Police Software Programs University of Mass 364.43 School Insurance Claims Assistance 1,687.84 Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Nine-tenths(9/10ths) Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted that the Town authorize payment from existing FY06 departmental appropriations for the purpose of paying unpaid bills from prior years of the Town as listed in the article. 101 Article 6. Amend the Zoning By-Law 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities—Add New Section C—Municipal Exemption. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning Bylaw—Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities by adding a new Section"C"to read as follows: 13) Exempt Facilities: Municipal Emergency Wireless Service Facility Wireless service facilities necessary to provide and ensure adequate town-wide coverage for public safety communications to include Police,Fire,Ambulance,Emergency Medical Services,and Emergency Management shall be exempt from the provisions of this bylaw. Commercial or private wireless service facilities,unless they are under contract with the Town of North Andover to provide public safety communication,shall not co-locate on or utilize a municipal emergency wireless service facility and shall not be exempt under this section.Further,if said municipal emergency wireless service facility is to be located on private property,the Town must obtain the permission of the landowner;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Two Thirds(2/3) Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: YES-155 NO-73 to adopt Article 6 as printed in the warrant. Article 7. Amend the Zoning By-Law 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities—Add New Section C—Municipal Exemption- Petition of Thea Fournier.To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 8.9,Section 13 of the North Andover Zoning bylaw as follows: Purpose: To create a new zoning bylaw (Chapter 8.9,Section 13)to regulate the placement and utilization of wireless service facilities for municipal purposes. 13) Municipal Wireless Service Facilities are those necessary to provide town-wide coverage for public safety communications,including those of the Police,Fire,and Emergency Medical Services,and of Emergency Management.All Municipal Wireless Service Facilities shall be governed by the following conditions: a) All Municipal Wireless Service Facilities shall be subject to Chapter 8.9,the Wireless Facilities bylaw,except any municipal antennae and associated radio equipment located on the fire and/or police stations. b) Any Municipal Wireless Service Facilities proposed for a location other than a fire and/or police station must be approved through proper and accepted town forums as set forth in Chapter 8.9. c) If a variance is necessary for the placement of any Municipal Wireless Service Facilities,the applicant for a variance must demonstrate the following: 1) that the Municipal Wireless Service Facility will not be used for any commercial purpose; 2) that the necessity for such Municipal Wireless Service Facility has been supported by an independent study showing the inadequacy of existing wireless facilities; 3) that any gaps in wireless coverage would pose a significant danger to the public's safety; 4) that there are no alternative locations or technologies that can be utilized to address any wireless coverage gap which respect the 600 foot setback established in Chapter 8.9; 5) that all business and households within 600 feet of a proposed location for a Municipal Wireless Service Facility be notified in writing of the public hearing for such variance request. d) No Municipal Wireless Service Facilities shall be located on property utilized as or zoned for educational uses. e) No Municipal Wireless Service Facilities shall be located on property utilized as a residence. f) No commercial telecommunication facilities shall coexist with any Municipal Wireless Service Facilities. 10 Or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Theo Fournier and others Vote Required: Two Thirds(2/3) VOTE: Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action"on Article 7. Article 8. Amend Article 10 2005 Annual Town Meeting - Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation, Fiscal Year 2006 Funding for Engineering Costs -Sutton Hill Water Tank.To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote passed May 9,2005 under Article 10 Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation,Fiscal Year 2006,of the warrant for the 2005 annual town meeting,to add an additional project to be funded thereunder as Item 10,Engineering Costs-Sutton Hill Water Tank consisting of engineering costs for the construction of water tanks in the vicinity of Sutton Hill;to appropriate$85,000 for such additional purpose;and to authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen to borrow under Chapter 44 of the General Laws to fund such appropriation;to amend the total appropriation and bonds authorized under the article accordingly;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Two-Thirds(2/3) Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 8 as printed in the warrant. Article 9. Amend Article 10 2005 Annual Town Meeting - Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation, Fiscal Year 2006 Funding for Engineering Costs - Bear Hill Water Tank.To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote passed May 9,2005 under Article 10 Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation,Fiscal Year 2006,of the warrant for the 2005 annual town meeting,to reduce the appropriation and borrowing authorized for Item 8,Bear Hill Reservoir Upgrade,from$525,000 to$95,000;to change the project to be funded thereunder as Item 8 to Engineering Costs-Bear Hill Water Tank,consisting of engineering costs for the construction of water tanks in the vicinity of Bear Hill;to amend the total appropriation and bonds authorized under the article accordingly;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Two-thirds(2/3) Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 9 as printed in the warrant. Article 10. Acquisition of Real Property - Cullen Property - 605 Osgood Street -Assessors Map 35, Parcel 32. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund,in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B,for open space acquisition,a sum of money not to exceed$50,000 to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee for the initial deposit towards the purchase of the Cullen Property,so called,located at 605 Osgood Street, North Andover,Massachusetts,Assessors Map 35,Parcel 32,containing 12.7 acres,more or less and also to authorize the Board of Selectmen to assign the Town's first refusal option to a non-profit conservation organization under such terms and conditions as the Selectmen deem appropriate if the Selectmen determine that such an assignment,rather than the payment of said deposit,is in the best interest of the 103 Town;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Majority Vote to adopt Article 10 as printed in the warrant with an appropriation of$50,000 from the Community Preservation Fund and to substitute 14.1 acres for 12.7 acres. Article 11. Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 71 Section 71 E-Schoolhouses.To see if the Town will accept the provisions of Chapter 71 Section 71E of the Massachusetts General Laws which reads: §71E.Appropriations for and expenditure of receipts from adult education and continuing education programs In any city or town which accepts this section,all moneys received by the school committee in connection with the conduct of adult education and continuing education programs,including,but not limited to adult physical fitness programs conducted under section seventy-one B,summer school programs and programs designated by prior vote of said committee as community school programs,and in connection with the use of school property under section seventy-one,shall be deposited with the treasurer of the town or city and held as separate accounts.The receipts held in such a separate account may be expended by said school committee without further appropriation for the purposes of the program or programs from which the receipts held in such account were derived or,in the case of the use of school property account,for expenses incurred in making school property available for such use,notwithstanding the provisions of section fifty- three of chapter forty-four of the General Laws.A city or town may appropriate funds for the conduct of any such program or for expenses incurred in making school property available for such use,which funds shall be expended by the school committee in addition to funds provided from other sources.Three years from the date a city or town accepts the provisions of this paragraph,and every third year thereafter,said city or town may act to rescind its original acceptance;or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Lisa Hunter and others Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 11 as printed in the warrant. Article 12. Establish Ambulance Services Enterprise Fund.To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Chapter 44,Section 53F1/2 of the Massachusetts General Laws,to establish an Ambulance Services Enterprise Fund effective fiscal year 2007;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Unfavorable Action VOTE: YES-86 NO-93, Article 12 Defeated. 10 Article 13. Amend General Bylaws Chapter 88, Section 8 — Dogs - Nuisances.To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 88,Section 8 by adding the following sentence to the end of Section 8: The Community Service Officer shall be the enforcing officer for violations of this bylaw;or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 13 as printed in the warrant. Article 14. Amend General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover Chapter 161 —Street and Sidewalks —Add New Section — Section 6 — Repairs to Private Ways.To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 161 of General Bylaws for the Town of North Andover by adding a new Section—Section 6—Temporary Repairs on Private Ways—to read as follows;or to take any other action relative thereto. Chapter 161—Section 6-Temporary Repairs on Private Ways In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40,Section 6N,the Town may make temporary repairs on private ways under the following conditions: 1. The type and extent of the repairs authorized by this bylaw shall be any and all repairs,including drainage work,necessary for safe and convenient travel by the public,up to and including work that would be required to make the private way suitable to be accepted as a public way. 2. The Director of Public Works,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,shall authorize such repairs, and shall determine whether the repairs are required by public necessity. 3. No petition by abutters shall be required for such repairs. 4. No betterment charges shall be assessed,and no cash deposits shall be required. 5. The Town shall not be liable in any manner or amount on account of any damages caused by such repairs. 6. Such repairs shall be performed only on ways that have been open to public use for at least 6 years,as determined by the Board of Selectmen. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Majority Vote to adopt Article 14 as written in the warrant with the following addition: 7. No repairs or improvements shall be done on any private ways where the owners of the private way or their successors have agreed by covenant,Planning Board Decision,or any other form of agreement that the Town shall not provide street repair or improvement services. Article 15. Amend the General Bylaws Chapter 161 Streets and Sidewalks —Add New Section — Section 7 - Consideration of Street Acceptances Under A Single Article.To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws-Chapter 161—Streets and Sidewalks of the Town of North Andover by adding a new section Section 7- Street Acceptance Procedures to read as follows: 105 The Town Meeting may vote under a single Article in the warrant to accept streets as public ways.Such Article shall be submitted by the Board of Selectmen and shall contain a listing of the names,locations and descriptions of all streets to be laid out by the Board of Selectmen at a meeting held for that purpose pursuant to statute prior to the Town Meeting.The Town Meeting may vote to remove or reject any street or streets from the Article by amendment prior to the vote on the entire Article.The representative of the owner of any street listed in the Article shall be present at the Town Meeting for purposes of addressing the question should the need arise. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Finance Committee: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 15 as printed in the warrant. Article 16. Intermunicipal Agreement Between North Andover and Middleton For Water and Sewer Tie-Ins on the North Andover-Middleton Town Line on Route 114.To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws,Chapter 40,Section 4A,to negotiate and approve an Intermunicipal Agreement between the Towns of North Andover and Middleton to authorize water and sewer tie-ins for a mixed-use industrial/recreational development on property in North Andover shown on North Andover Assessor's Tax Map Nos. 210-108.A-0006-0000.0,210-108. A-0007-0000.0 and 210-108.A-0019-0000.0 and in Middleton on Assessor's Map 9,as Lots 24 and 26 all owned by Nomid Trust,Joseph and Eric DiGrazia,Trustees on the North Andover/Middleton Town line,as required by the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District before permission is granted for said sewer connection; or to take any other action related thereto. Petition of Frank Terranova and others Vote Required: Majority VOTE: Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action"on Article 16. Article 17. Petition the General Court —Stevens Estate Liquor Sales.To see if the Town will vote to petition the General Court to enact special legislation as follows: "SECTION 1.For the purpose of operating the Stevens Estate in North Andover,the Town of North Andover may hold a license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages to be consumed on the premises of the Stevens Estate SECTION 2.Notwithstanding Section 58 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws,the Town of North Andover may pay bills incurred for the purchase of all alcoholic beverages acquired for use with the license authorized in Section 1 SECTION 3.This act shall take effect upon its passage." Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Majority Board of Selectmen: Favorable VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 17 as printed in the warrant. 10 Article 18. Amend General Bylaws — New Chapter 79 — Building and Property Maintenance Code.To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover by inserting a new Chapter —Chapter 79—Building and Property Maintenance Code to read as follows: CHAPTER 79 BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Article L Title,Policy and Purposes Sec.79-11.Title Sec.79-12.Findings and Declaration of Policy Sec.79-13.Purpose Article II.Building and Property Maintenance Sec.79-21.Maintenance Required Sec.79-22.Maintenance Standards A.Maintenance of Structures B.Maintenance of Accessory Structures C.Maintenance of Premises and Landscape Elements Article III.Administrative Provisions Sec.79-31.Public Health Director Sec.79-32.Unfit Building or Property Sec.79-33.Result of Hearing Sec.79-34.Failure to Comply Sec.79-35. Costs Sec.79-36.Penalty CHAPTER 79-BUILDING AND PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE Article L Title,Policy and Purposes Section 79-11.Title This bylaw shall be known as"The Building and Property Maintenance Code". Section 79-12.Findings and Declaration of Policy It is hereby found and declared that there exist in the Town structures used for residential and non- residential use which are,or may become in the future,sub-standard with respect to structure,equipment or maintenance,or further,that such conditions,including but not limited to,structural deterioration,lack of maintenance and appearance of exterior of premises,infestation,lack of maintenance or upkeep of essential utilities and facilities,existence of fire hazards,inadequate provisions for light and air,unsanitary conditions and overcrowding,constitute a menace to the health,safety,morals,welfare and reasonable comfort of the citizens and inhabitants of the Town.It is further found and declared that,by reason of lack of maintenance and because of progressive deterioration,certain properties have the further effect of creating blighting conditions and initiating slums,and that if the same are not curtailed and removed,the aforesaid conditions will grow and spread and will necessitate in time the expenditure of large amounts of public funds to correct and eliminate the same,and that,by reason of timely regulations and restrictions as herein contained,the growth of slums and blight may be prevented and the neighborhood and property values thereby maintained the desirability and amenities of residential and non-residential uses and neighborhoods enhanced and the public health,safety and welfare protected and fostered. 107 Section 79-13.Purpose The purpose of this code is to protect the public health,safety,morals,and welfare by establishing minimum standards governing the maintenance,appearance,condition,and occupancy of residential and non-residential premises;to establish minimum standards governing utilities,facilities,and other physical components and conditions essential to make the aforesaid facilities fit for human habitation,occupancy and use;to fix certain responsibilities and duties upon owners and operators,and distinct and separate responsibilities and duties upon occupants;to authorize and establish procedures for the inspection of residential and non-residential premises;to fix penalties for the violations of this code;and to provide for the repair,demolition,or vacation of premises unfit for human habitation or occupancy or use. Article II.Building and Property Maintenance Section 79-21.Maintenance Required All buildings and structures,and all parts thereof,shall be maintained in a safe,sanitary and non- hazardous manner.All means of egress,devices,safeguards and equipment shall be kept in good working order.The exterior of all premises and the condition of all buildings,structures,and components thereon shall be maintained so as to prevent and repair deterioration,so that the appearance thereof shall reflect a level of maintenance in conformity with all applicable laws and regulations of the Commonwealth and the Town of North Andover and so as to insure that the property itself may be preserved safely and that hazards to public health and safety are avoided. Section 79-22.Maintenance Standards A.Maintenance of Structures Each owner and occupant shall keep all exterior components of every structure in good repair,including but not limited to,walls,roofs,chimney,cornices,gutters,downspouts,drains,porches,steps,landings, fire escapes,exterior stairs,windows,shutters,doors,storefronts,signs,marquees and awnings. (1)All surfaces shall be covered with a protective coating,such as paint,plastic,or other material which preserves the structure and does not contribute to deterioration. (2)All surfaces shall be maintained free of deterioration,including but not limited to,broken glass,loose or missing shingles or siding,crumbling brick,stone and mortar,and peeling,scaling,or deteriorated paint. (3)Overhanging structures,including canopies,marquees,signs,awnings,exterior stairways,fire escapes, and other structures with overhanging extensions shall be maintained in good repair,be securely anchored to the structure,and be protected from rust and other signs of decay by application of a weather protective material such as paint.Non-operative or broken electrical signs shall be repaired or removed.All obsolete signs and sign structures shall be removed. (4)Except for display merchandise in non-residential buildings,no storage of materials,goods,stock,or inventory shall be permitted in building openings ordinarily exposed to public view unless such areas are screened form public view.All such screening shall be of clean material and will be maintained in a good state of repair. B.Maintenance of Accessory Structures Each accessory structure shall be subject to the Maintenance Standards set forth above.Further,each structure shall: (1)Provide weatherproof usable space and shall not harbor rodents,termites or other vermin. (2)In residential zones,all outdoor storage for a continuous period exceeding fifteen days shall be within enclosed buildings or it shall be effectively screened from view.However,the storage of functional items such as children's play structures,firewood and operable vehicles and bicycles shall be exempt from this provision. (3)Inoperable vehicles must be removed from the premises. C.Maintenance of Premises and Landscape Elements (1)All premises and landscape elements shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition,including but not limited to,steps,walks,driveways,fences,retaining walls,trees,shrubs,grass and weeds.If any such area or object constitutes a danger to health or safety,it shall be repaired,replaced,or removed. 10 (2)All paved driveways and walks which exist within the public right-of-way shall be maintained in safe condition. (3)All fences,retaining walls or similar structures shall be firmly anchored in the ground and maintained in good structural repair.Wooden elements or other elements subject to deterioration from weathering shall be maintained with chemicals or paint to preserve the element and to retard deterioration. (4)Weeds,grass and shrubs shall be kept trimmed and kept from becoming overgrown. (5)Trees and shrubs which have branches projecting into the public right-of-way,including public sidewalks,public places,or public highways,shall be kept trimmed to prevent interference with any person or vehicle lawfully using the right-of-way. (6)Trees and shrubs afflicted with a form of decay or vegetation sickness which can be transmitted to other trees or shrubs shall be removed or shall be treated or sprayed by the owner or occupant of the property so as to eliminate the risk of any such decay or vegetation sickness being transmitted to other trees. Dead trees in proximity to rights-of-ways,buildings,structures,or congregations of people which may endanger such objects shall be removed. (7)All yards,courts,or lots shall be kept free of accumulations of trash,garbage,waste,rubbish,refuse, junk,and other noxious or offensive materials or substances which may cause a fire hazard or may act as a breeding place for vermin or insects. Storage of miscellaneous items must be within enclosed structures or screened. (8)All portions of all premises shall be graded so that there is no pooling of water or recurrent entrance of water into any basement or cellar. Article III.Administrative Provisions Section 79-31.Public Health Director The Public Health Director shall be responsible for all inspections,enforcement,and investigations on violations of the provisions of this code,subject to direction,oversight,and determination of the Board of Health. Said Director may utilize the services of the agents of the Health Department in the enforcement of this code. Section 79-32.Unfit Building or Property It is declared that violations of this code shall constitute a nuisance to the persons and property abutting an unfit building or property. The Director,upon written complaint filed by a resident or an employee or agent of the Health Department may cause to be made a code review of a property thought to violate this bylaw.The term"resident",as used herein,shall be synonymous with a party in interest as defined in General Laws,Chapter 40A. If the Director,upon investigation,determines that a violation of this code exists,he/she shall cause to be served upon the owner of and parties in interest in such building or property a Notice of Order. Such order shall list the violations,the general activities to correct the violations,the time frame within which the violations shall be corrected,and shall further direct that the owner should submit a proposed remedial plan to be approved by the Director of Public Health.The notice shall also state that a hearing on this matter may be held before the Board of Health on a determination of whether or not a violation exists,and, if so,what cures are necessary regarding the violations. The owner or parties in interest shall possess the right to file a request for hearing with the Board of Health on or before seven days of receipt of notice of the order,and,at a hearing thereon,shall have the right to file an answer to the order,to appear in person,to have an attorney present,and to give testimony on the order and any violations thereon. Section 79-33.Result of Hearing If,after such notice and hearing,the Board of Health determines that there are violations of this code, then it may issue orders appropriate and fit under Sections 122, 123 and 125 of General Laws,Chapter 111, 109 authorizing and ordering an abatement of the violations,as well as authorizing entry for the purpose of abatement by officers and employees of the Town of North Andover. Such orders may include requiring the repair,alteration,or improvement of said building to be made by the owner within a reasonable time,which time shall be set forth in the order,or,if the building is in such condition as to make it dangerous to the health and safety of persons on or near the premises,then to refer the matter to the Building Commissioner for appropriate proceedings under the General Laws. Should an appeal not be made of the Director's order,then such order shall have the force and effect of an order of the Board of Health under Section 30 and Section 122 of Chapter III of the General Laws. Section 79-34.Failure to Comply If the owner fails to comply with the order to repair,alter,or improve the building or property,and,if the Board of Health so authorizes,said Director may cause such building or property to be repaired,altered,or improved as provided for under said Section 125 of Chapter I I I of the General Laws. Section 79-35.Costs The owner of the property shall be responsible under Section 125 of Chapter I I I of the General Laws for any costs to which the municipality is exposed in abating the violations of this bylaw and said Director shall,on behalf of the Board of Health,seek recovery in contract for said costs and may further lien the premises as provided for in General Laws,Chapter 111,Section 125. Section 79-36.Penalty Any person,firm or corporation violating any unappealed order of the Director or,an appealed and affirmed order of the Director by said Board of Health shall be fined One Hundred Fifty Dollars ($150.00) per day per violation for each day said owner shall continue to fail to comply with said order.For purposes of convenience,an order may list more than one violation and more than one required corrective action. Each failure to comply,with a separate required corrective action,shall constitute a separate offense. Or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Robert A. Smith and others Vote Required: Majority VOTE: Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action"on Article 18. Article 19. Amend Zoning Map - 2370 Turnpike Street from Industrial I(I1) to Business 1 (B1).To see if the Town will vote to make the appropriate changes to the Town of North Andover Zoning Map,pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw to rezone the property located at 2370 Turnpike Street from the current zoning designation of Industrial 1 (I1)to the proposed designation of Business 1 (Bl). The property consists of approximately 46,354 S.F.or 1.07 acres of land.A description of the property can be found on Map 108A,Parcel 7 of the Town of North Andover Assessor's Map.The property is further described in Book 4814,Page 72 at the Essex County Registry of Deeds.The Industrial 1 classification requires 25,000 S.F. of land to build commercially;or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Steven Fiore and others Vote Required: Two-thirds(2/3) 11 Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to adopt Article 19 as printed in the warrant. Article 20. Amend North Andover Zoning Bylaw— Sections 4.121(14)(c)and 4.121 (14.2.2).To see if the Town will vote to amend Sections 4.121(14)(c)and 4.121(14.2.2)to resolve the ambiguity in the language of the zoning bylaw and dimensional requirements involving the demolition of residential homes within the Residential 4 (R4)and the construction of new multi-family residence,by making the following changes: Adding to Section 4.121(14)(c)a New Section 2-to read as follows and renumbering existing sections appropriately: 2. If a conversion involves razing an existing structure,the gross floor area of the new residential structure shall not exceed 150%of the gross floor area of the original building,nor shall the new structure be more than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area larger than the original structure,whichever is less. The size of the second dwelling unit may never exceed 1,500 square feet.This condition shall apply to existing lots and to newly created or subdivided lots. And Amending Section 4.121(14.2.2)by adding the underlined language: 14.2.2 Conversion: The enlargement,alteration,razing,demolition,extension or change to an existing dwelling unit or property boundary line that results in the creation of a new unit,new building lot, or an additional new dwelling unit attached to the existing dwelling unit. Amended Sections to read as follows: 14.121 Residence 4 District 14 a. One-Family Dwelling. b. Two-Family Dwellings,by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Sections 10.3 and 4.122.14.1 of this Bylaw. c. The conversion of an existing one-family to a two-family dwelling,by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Sections 10.3 and 4.122.14.1 of this Bylaw,provided that conversion from a one-family to a two-family dwelling meets the following additional requirements: 1. If a conversion involves increasing the size of an existing structure,the expansion area shall not exceed 50%of the original building's gross floor area up to a maximum of 1500 sq.ft.The size of the second dwelling unit can never exceed 1500 sq.ft. 2. If a conversion involves razing an existing structure,the gross floor area of the new residential structure shall not exceed 150%of the gross floor area of the original building,nor shall the new structure be more than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area larger than the original structure,whichever is less.The size of the second dwelling unit may never exceed 1,500 square feet.This condition shall apply to existing lots and to newly created or subdivided lots. 3. There must be two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. 4. No parking/driveway shall be permitted within 10 feet of any lot line. 5. No garage or carport shall face the street unless it is located at least 10 feet behind the front fagade of the principal structure and in accordance with the dimensional setbacks outlined in Table 2 of this Bylaw. 6. The converted structure shall meet all of the dimensional requirements of the R-4 District identified in Table 2 of this Bylaw. 7. Stairways leading to the second or any higher floor shall be enclosed. 8. The principal building in a conversion to a two-family dwelling shall share a connected common wall(or floor)for at least 75%if the wall's (or floor's) surface.No unheated structure, no structure without foundation,and no structure that is entirely or partially a garage shall be considered as meeting the 75%requirement. 111 9. i.) The conversion of a one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling must not result in any portion of the post-conversion roofline height exceeding the pre-conversion roofline height by more than five (5)feet. ii.)The conversion of a one-family dwelling to a two family dwelling must not significantly increase or decrease the pitch of any additional post-conversion roof area. 14.2.2 Conversion: The enlargement,alteration,razing,demolition,extension or change to an existing dwelling unit or property boundary line that results in the creation of a new unit,new building lot, or an additional new dwelling unit attached to the existing dwelling unit. Or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Gina Armano and others Vote Required: Two-thirds(2/3) Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Planning Board: Favorable Action VOTE: Unanimously Voted to amend the Zoning Bylaw by replacing subsection 14(Residential Dwellings) of Section 4.122(Usages within the Residence 4 District),with the following text: 4.122 Residence 4 District(Permitted Uses) 14. Residential Dwellings A.Dwelling Types a. One Family Dwelling. b. Two family dwellings,by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Sections 10.3 and 4.122.14.D of this Bylaw. B. Conversions -The conversion of an existing one-family to a two-family dwelling,by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Sections 10.3 and 4.122.14.D of this Bylaw, provided that conversion from a one-family to a two-family dwelling meets the following additional requirements: a. If a conversion involves increasing the size of an existing structure,the expansion area shall not exceed 50%of the original building's gross floor area up to a maximum of 1500 s.f.The size of the second dwelling unit can never exceed 1500 s.f. b. If a conversion involves razing an existing structure,the gross floor area of the new residential structure shall not exceed 150%of the gross floor area of the original building,nor shall the new structure be more than 1,000 square feet of gross floor area larger than the original structure, whichever is less.The size of the second dwelling unit may never exceed 1,500 square feet.If an existing lot is subdivided to form two or more new lots,and the existing structure lies within more than one of the new lots,then new buildings on any lot formerly covered by the existing structure must comply with all the provisions of 4.122.14.B of the Bylaw.Newly created lots not formerly covered by the existing structure must meet the requirements of 4.122.14.D of the Bylaw. c. There must be two parking spaces for each dwelling unit. d. No parking/driveway shall be permitted within 10 feet of any lot line. e. No garage or carport shall face the street unless it is located at least 10 feet behind the front fagade of the principal structure and in accordance with the dimensional setbacks outlined in Table 2 of this Bylaw. f. The converted structure shall meet all of the dimensional requirements of the R-4 District identified in Table 2 of this Bylaw. g. Stairways leading to the second or any higher floor shall be enclosed. h. The principal building in a conversion to a two-family dwelling shall share a connected 11 common wall(or floor)for at least 75%of the wall's (or floor's) surface.No unheated structure, no structure without foundation,and no structure that is entirely or partially a garage shall be considered as meeting the 75%requirement. i. The conversion of a one-family dwelling to a two-family dwelling: 1. Must not result in any portion of the post-conversion roofline height exceeding the pre- conversion roofline height by more than five(5)feet,and 2. Must not significantly increase or decrease the pitch of any additional post-conversion roof area. C. The conversion of an existing dwelling to accommodate not more than five(5)residential units,by special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals in accordance with Sections 10.3 and 4.122.14. D of this Bylaw.The conversion of a single family dwelling to a two-family dwelling must comply with the provisions of Sections 10.3,4.122.14.13,and 4.122.14.D. D. Special Permit Granting Criteria for Two-Family Dwelling and One-Family to Two-Family or Multi-Family Conversions. a. The Zoning Board of Appeals may approve a special permit for a proposed use of a building, dwelling or structure provided by Section 4.122.14.A.b.,4.122.14.13 or 4.122.14.0 upon finding that the application complies with the purposes of this Bylaw,and is consistent with the use of the site for the purpose permitted within the Residential 4 District.In making its decision,the Zoning Board shall consider the following criteria in addition to those listed in Section 10.31: 1. Consistency with the North Andover Master Plan. 2. The degree to which the proposed use furthers the Town's interest in providing a range of housing types,where applicable. 3. The degree to which the application addresses the following design standards: i. Achieve compatibility with the established pattern of uses in the district.The Residential 4 District consists primarily of single-family dwellings near the Stevens Memorial Library Area and off of Massachusetts Avenue,and more compact neighborhoods with a mix of residential uses toward Waverly Road.New construction or substantial alteration of buildings must compliment and reinforce the design features of these neighborhoods. ii. Achieve design compatibility with architectural features and exterior materials of surrounding structures. iii.Preserve existing structures of historic value.Buildings,dwellings or structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places or the State Register,and are more than 50 years old as of the date of application for a special permit,may be converted,constructed, reconstructed,restored or altered only in a manner that maintains or promotes their status as listed or eligible historic resources.For purposes of zoning compliance,additions or alterations that adhere to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties will generally be presumed to maintain or promote such status. iv.Preserve established,mature vegetation. b. The right to apply for a special permit to convert an existing dwelling shall extend to any dwelling to be converted for use as a dwelling of not more than five(5)residential units,and meeting all requirements of the State and Town Statutes and Bylaws,including the Health Codes, Building Codes,Zoning Laws and Zoning Bylaws.Proof of ownership must be supplied with the application. E. Definitions a. Addition: The enlargement,alteration,extension or change to an existing dwelling unit that does not result in the creation of an additional dwelling unit. b. Conversion: The enlargement,alteration,extension or change to an existing dwelling unit that results in the creation of one or more additional dwelling units in a single structure.A property is considered a conversion whether the added dwelling units are included as part of the existing structure,or whether a new structure is built after razing/demolition of the existing structure. Upon Motion of Chairman Rosemary Connelly Smedile,duly seconded,the Special Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover Dissolved at 10:05 aM. 113 FINANCIAL REPORTS TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Executive Summary Revenue Status June 30, 2005 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes 45,816,708 45,279,745 536,963 98.83% Local Receipts 7,929,485 8,246,083 (316,598) 103.99% Cherry Sheet 8,395,946 8,501,433 (105,487) 101.26% Miscellaneous Revenue 1,187,180 1,173,198 13,982 0.00% Transfers/Other Sources 896,724 896,724 0 100.00% Total General Fund 64,226,043 64,097,182 128,861 99.80% Additional financial information is available on the Town of North Andover Web site (www.townofnorthandover.com), including all municipal salary information. Requests for printed information should be addressed to the Town Clerk's office at 978-688-9502. 11 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER REVENUES STATUS June 30, 2005 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes Personal Property Tax 977,316 945,370 31,947 96.73% Real Estate Tax 44,839,392 44,183,104 656,289 98.54% Roll Back Tax — — 0 Tax Title — 151,272 (151,272) sub-total Taxes 45,816,708 45,279,745 536,963 98.83% Local Receipts Motor Vehicle Excise Motor Vehicle Excise 3,731,674 3,783,234 (51,560) 101.38% sub-total Motor Vehicle 3,731,674 3,783,234 (51,560) 101.38% Other Excise Hotel Room Tax - 0 0 Forest Products Tax — 1,004 (1,004) Farm Animal Excise — 0 0 Jet Fuel 8,000 17,086 (9,086) 213.57% sub-total Other Excise 8,000 18,089 (10,089) 226.12% Penalties &Interest Penalty/ Int. on Prop. Tax 105,575 142,423 (36,848) 134.90% Penalty/ Int. on Tax Title 140,000 54,738 85,262 39.01% Over/ Under — (289) 289 Lien Certificates 45,000 32,978 12,022 73.28% Treasurer Demand Fee 1,200 800 400 66.67% sub-total Penalties &Interest 291,775 230,650 61,125 79.05% Payment in Lieu Payment in Lieu of Taxes 29,900 27,793 2,107 92.95% sub-total Payments in Lieu 29,900 27,793 2,107 92.95% Refuse Wheelabrator Host Community Fee 1,256,000 1,199,408 56,592 95.49% sub-total Refuse 1,256,000 1,199,408 56,592 95.49% 115 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Other Charges Ambulance Service 610,000 631,631 (21,631) 103.55% sub-total Other Charges 610,000 631,631 (21,631) 103.55% Fees Clerk Application Fees - 650 (650) Dog Fees 17,391 17,585 (194) 101.12% Town Clerk Fees 22,000 32,495 (10,495) 147.70% Clerk Violation Fees - 4,700 (4,700) Passports 8,000 16,687 (8,687) 208.58% Conservation Fees 2,000 1,575 425 78.76% Planning Board Filing Fees 25,350 30,491 (5,141) 120.28% Police Fees 2,000 3,377 (1,377) 168.87% Building Inspection Fees 690,000 843,535 (153,535) 122.25% Plumbing Inspection Fees 63,000 60,307 2,693 95.73% Electrical Inspection Fees 100,000 124,541 (24,541) 124.54% Weights &Measures 4,000 1,435 2,565 35.88% Recycling Fees 58,000 33,170 24,830 57.19% Health Department Fees 58,000 27,114 30,886 46.75% sub-total Fees 1,049,741 1,197,661 (147,920) 114.09% Rentals School Dept. Rentals - - 0 sub-total Rentals 0 0 0 School Revenue Medicare Reimbursement 70,000 106,784 (36,784) 152.55% School Dept. Miscellaneous - 8,503 (8,503) sub-total School Revenue 70,000 115,288 (45,288) 164.70% Library Revenue Library Fines 7,200 9,417 (2,217) 130.80% sub-total Revenue 7,200 9,417 (2,217) 130.80% Recreation Bathing Beach Receipts 40,000 31,134 8,866 77.84% sub-total Recreation 40,000 31,134 8,866 77.84% 11 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Other Receipts Rental Income -Thrify Shop, Crdt Union - 4,745 (4,745) Misc Town Clerk - 361 (361) Misc. Dept. Revenue - 435 (435) Assessor Dept. Revenue 1,500 3,218 (1,718) 214.53% Appeals Board Receipts 33,000 2,546 30,454 7.72% Police 10% Admin. Fee 30,000 26,122 3,878 87.07% Police Misc. Revenue 500 288 212 57.56% Fire Misc Revenue - 2,093 (2,093) Fire Alarm Box Permit Fees - 21,000 (21,000) Cell Tower Lease 55,200 58,109 (2,909) 105.27% DPW Misc Receipts - - 0 Civil Defense 2,000 (5,362) 7,362 -268.09% Veterans Benefits Receipts 12,895 19,267 (6,372) 149.41% sub-total Other Receipts 135,095 132,821 2,274 98.32% Licenses/Permits Liquor License 80,000 74,100 5,900 92.63% Other Alcohol License 3,600 4,220 (620) 117.22% Food License 2,000 2,660 (660) 133.00% Miscellaneous Licenses - 6,775 (6,775) License to Carry Firearms 6,000 4,258 1,743 70.96% Fire Permits 40,000 47,457 (7,457) 118.64% Gas Permits 15,000 17,230 (2,230) 114.87% Fishing & Boating License 1,000 3,230 (2,230) 323.00% Health Permits 15,500 22,080 (6,580) 142.45% sub-total Licenses/Permits 163,100 182,010 (18,910) 111.59% Fines/Forfets Parking Fines 13,000 7,563 5,437 58.18% Court Fines 109,000 93,013 15,988 85.33% False Alarm Fine 5,000 7,450 (2,450) 149.00% sub-total Fines & Forfets 127,000 108,026 18,975 85.06% Investment Income Interest- General 410,000 372,328 37,672 90.81% sub-total Investment Income 410,000 372,328 37,672 90.81% 117 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Misc. Non-Recurring Misc - Non Recurring - 52,655 (52,655) Special Ed Circuit Breaker Aid - 153,939 (153,939) sub-total Investment Income 0 206,594 (206,594) Sub-total Local Receipts 7,929,485 8,246,083 (316,598) 103.99% Cherry Sheet Exemption:Vets,Blind & Surviving Spouses 36,901 35,819 1,082 97.07% Exemptions: Elderly 38,654 35,642 3,012 92.21% Police Career Incentive 160,129 153,361 6,769 95.77% One Time Municipal Relief Aid 90,000 201,467 (111,467) Veterans Benefits 49,941 47,368 2573 94.85% Additional Assistance 120,549 120,549 0 100.00% Lottery: Beanio &Charity Games 1,635,892 1,635,892 0 100.00% State Owned Land 226,197 225,970 227 99.90% Extended Polling Hours - 3,648 (3,648) Charter School Capital Facility Reimbursement 1,484 1,854 (370) 124.93% Chapter 70 3,911,440 3,911,440 0 100.00% Charter Tuition Assessment Reimbursement 4,640 8,304 (3,664) 178.97% School Construction 2,120,119 2,120,119 0 100.00% sub-total State Aid 8,395,946 8,501,433 (105,487) 101.26% Miscellaneous Revenue Trash Fee Stablization Fund 747,180 747,180 0 Free Cash - - 0 Bond Premium 440,000 426,018 13,982 sub-total Misc. revenue 1,187,180 1,173,198 13,982 Transfers/Other Sources Transfer from Stabilization Fund - - 0 Transfer from Special Revenue - - 0 Transfer from Free Cash - - 0 11 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Transfers from Police Grant — — 0 Wheelebrator- Health Dept — — 0 Wheelebrator- Trash Truck Regulations — — 0 Wheelebrator Public Health — — 0 Wheelebrator- Public Safety — — 0 Transfers from Sewer 209,488 209,488 0 100.00% Transfers from Water Enterprise 601,277 601,277 0 100.00% Transfers from Stevens Est. Enterprise 85,959 85,959 0 100.00% Transfer from Spec. Revenue — — 0 Surplus Overlay — — 0 sub-total other sources 896,724 896,724 0 100.00% TOTAL GENERAL 64,226,043 64,097,182 128,861 99.80% 119 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Executive Summary Budget Status June 30, 2005 YEAR TO DATE ADJUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT % BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT GENERAL TOWN MODERATOR 150 100 50 66.67% MANAGER 248,207 248,188 20 99.99% ASS'T TOWN MANAGER/HR 85,769 85,769 0 100.00% FINANCE &ADMINISTRATION 64,820 64,717 102 99.84% TOWN ACCOUNTANT 142,433 142,204 230 99.84% FINANCE COMMITTEE 350 350 0 100.00% TREASURER/COLLECTOR 233,730 214,694 19,036 91.86% OUTSIDE AUDITING 47,650 47,650 0 100.00% ASSESSING 285,186 285,142 44 99.98% LEGAL 261,259 261,259 0 100.00% MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYST. 245,437 245,098 339 99.86% TOWN CLERK 252,931 252,877 54 99.98% COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 235,139 234,475 664 99.72% PLANNING BOARD 88,091 87,964 127 99.86% CONSERVATION COMMISSION 81,267 81,225 42 99.95% BOARD OF APPEALS 30,787 30,716 71 99.77% MUNICIPAL SALARY RESERVE 0 0 0 2,303,205 2,282,427 20,778 99.01% PUBLIC SAFETY POLICE 3,619,191 3,579,173 40,019 98.89% FIRE 3,982,859 3,955,024 27,836 99.30% INSPECTION SERVICES 288,781 286,729 2,052 99.29% EMERGENCY MGMT. 13,135 12,379 756 94.24% 7,903,966 7,833,303 70,663 99.11% EDUCATION SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 30,358,718 30,353,073 5,645 99.98% REGIONAL SCHOOLS 101,837 98,671 3,166 96.89% SCHOOL BUILDING COMM. 26,941 26,941 0 100.00% 30,487,496 30,478,685 8,811 99.97% 12 YEAR TO DATE ADJUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT % BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION 293,288 292,863 425 99.86% STREET&SIDEWALKS 588,355 588,355 0 100.00% SOLID WASTE (Trash) Collections 569,397 547,521 21,876 96.16% SOLID WASTE (Trash) Disposal 1,836,587 1,132,519 704,068 61.66% NESWIC TIP FEE MITIGATION FUND USE (919,820) 0 (919,820) -0.00% RECYCLING & HAZARDOUS WASTE 218,249 23,786 194,464 10.90% STRUCTURES &GROUNDS 442,791 442,012 779 99.82% FLEET MANAGEMENT 227,433 226,225 1,208 99.47% SNOW &ICE 1,231,168 1,226,195 4,973 99.60% 4,487,447 4,479,474 7,973 99.82% HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH DIVISION 167,048 167,048 0 100.00% YOUTH SERVICES 193,525 193,525 0 100.00% VETERANS SERVICES 119,186 119,006 180 99.85% ELDER SERVICES 186,490 186,490 0 100.00% 666,248 666,068 180 99.97% CULTURE & RECREATION RECREATION 11,939 11,939 0 100.00% FESTIVALS COMMITTEE 0 0 0 STEVENS LIBRARY 629,659 629,623 36 99.99% 641,598 641,562 36 99.99% DEBT SERVICE EXCLUDED - PRINCIPAL - LONG TERM 3,527,537 3,225,000 302,537 91.42% EXCLUDED - INTEREST- LONG TERM 1,775,815 1,707,065 68,750 96.13% EXCLUDED - INTEREST-SHORT TERM 612,200 612,148 52 99.99% INCLUDED - PRINCIPAL - LONG TERM 2,141,933 2,567,802 (425,869) 119.88% INCLUDED - INTEREST- LONG TERM 712,462 657,932 54,530 92.35% INCLUDED - INTEREST- SHORT TERM 0 0 0 8,769,947 8,769,947 (0) 100.00% 121 YEAR TO DATE ADJUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT % BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS UNEMPLOYMENT 81,310 81,287 23 99.97% GROUP INSURANCE 5f800,000 5,800,000 0 100.00% PAYROLL TAXES 387,838 387,838 0 100.00% WORKERS COMP 142,758 142,758 0 100.00% POLICE&FIRE ACCIDENT INSURANCE 19,252 19,252 0 100.00% RETIREMENT ASSESSMENT 1,947,643 1,947,643 0 100.00% 8,378,801 8,378,778 23 100.00% LIABILITY INSURANCE 321,893 319,746 2,147 99.33% 321,893 319,746 2,147 99.33% CAPITAL & RESERVES FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE 0 0 0 STABLIZATION FUND 0 0 0 ARTICLES 0 0 0 DEFICITS 0 0 0 0 0 0 STATE CHARGES RETIRED TEACHERS HEALTH INSURANCE 955,853 957,241 (1,388) 100.15% MOSQUITO CONTROL 77,844 79,775 (1,931) 102.48% AIR POLLUTION DISTRICTS 7,808 7,808 0 100.00% RMV - NON RENEWAL SURCHARGE 10,280 10,940 (660) 106.42% REGIONAL TRANSIT 132,182 142,571 (10,389) 107.86% SPEC. E.D 7,796 7,796 0 100.00% CHARTER SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 18,298 22,323 (4,025) 122.00% SCHOOL CHOICE 7,056 10,685 (3,629) ESSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT 132,794 132,794 0 100.00% 1,349,911 1,371,933 (22,022) 101.63% TOTAL GENERAL FUND 65,310,511 65,221,921 88,590 99.86% 12 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BUDGET STATUS June 30, 2005 ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUN;�TI©N.GENERAL ORGANIZATION: LEGISTATIVE MODERATOR SALARIES 150 0 150 — 100 50 66.67% 66.67% EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL : LEGISLATIVE 150 0 150 0 100 50 66.67% 66.67% MANAGER SALARIES 189,503 (29) 189,474 — 189,474 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 38,970 19,763 58,733 — 58,713 20 99.97% 99.97% ASS'T TOWN MANAGER/HR SALARIES 76,869 (568) 76,301 — 76,301 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 13,290 (3,822) 9,468 3,500 5,968 0 100.00% 63.03% SUBTOTAL : EXECUTIVE 318,632 15,344 333,976 3,500 330,457 20 99.99% 98.95% ORGANIZATION: FINANCIAL FINANCE & ADMIN SALARIES 81,200 (24,701) 56,499 — 56,400 99 99.82% 99.82% EXPENSES 2,600 5,720 8,320 — 8,318 3 0.00% 99.97% ACCOUNTANT SALARIES 142,564 (15,106) 127,458 — 127,458 0 100.00% 100.00% F, EXPENSES 14,975 0 14,975 — 14,746 230 98.47% 98.47% N W N N ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FINANCE COMM SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 500 (150) 350 350 0 100.00% 100.00% ASSESSORS SALARIES 183,939 (5,593) 178,347 - 178,303 44 99.98% 99.98% EXPENSES 127,750 (20,911) 106,839 3,532 103,307 0 100.00% 96.69% TRES/COLL SALARIES 127,621 128 127,749 - 127,124 625 99.51% 99.51% EXPENSES 122,845 (16,864) 105,981 5,230 82,340 18,411 82.63% 77.69% OUTSIDE AUDIT. SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 46,000 1,650 47,650 47,650 0 100.00% 100.00% SUBTOTAL: FINANCIAL 849,994 (75,826) 774,168 8,762 745,995 19,411 97.49% 96.36% ORGANIZATION: OPERATIONS LAW SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 200,000 61,259 261,259 - 261,259 0 100.00% 100.00% MIS SALARIES 83,840 (7,085) 76,755 - 76,505 250 99.67% 99.67% EXPENSES 160,800 7,882 168,682 1,421 167,173 89 99.95% 99.11% SUBTOTAL: OPERATIONS 444,640 62,056 506,696 1,421 504,936 339 99.93% 99.65% ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT ORGANIZATION: LICENSING AND REGISTRATION TOWN CLERK SALARIES 150,089 (1,312) 148,777 - 148,774 2 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 114,010 (9,856) 104,154 - 104,102 52 99.95% 99.95% SUBTOTAL: LICENSING & REGISTRATION 264,099 (11,168) 252,931 0 252,877 54 99.98% 0.02% ORGANIZATION: LAND USE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SALARIES 112,405 (3,239) 109,166 - 109,166 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 119,591 6,382 125,973 4,274 121,035 664 99.47% 96.08% PLANNING BOARD SALARIES 90,746 (27,700) 63,046 - 63,046 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 7,941 17,105 25,046 39 24,880 127 99.49% 99.34% BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 29,768 (940) 28,828 - 28,791 37 99.87% 99.87% EXPENSES 2,275 (316) 1,959 - 1,925 34 98.25% 98.25% CONSERVATION COMM SALARIES 77,186 (2,307) 74,880 - 74,880 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 7,270 (883) 6,387 109 6,236 42 99.34% 97.63% M/V PLANNING COMMISSION 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL: LAND USE 447,182 (11,898) 435,284 4,422 429,958 905 99.79% 98.78% SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: GENERAL 2,324,697 (21,492) 2,303,205 18,104 2,264,322 20,778 99.01% 98.31% N ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION PIlBLI SAFETY ORGANIZATION: POLICE POLICE SALARIES 3,329,482 0 3,329,482 - 3,290,029 39,453 98.82% 98.82% EXPENSES 299,709 (10,000) 289,709 4,198 284,945 566 99.80% 98.36% SUBTOTAL: POLICE 3,629,191 (10,000) 3,619,191 4,198 3,574,974 40,019 98.89% 1.11% ORGANIZATION: FIRE FIRE SALARIES 3,625,945 104,827 3,730,772 - 3,704,849 25,923 99.31% 99.31% EXPENSES 243,487 8,600 252,087 1,230 248,945 1,913 99.24% 98.75% SUBTOTAL: FIRE 3,869,432 113,427 3,982,859 1,230 3,953,794 27,836 99.30% 99.27% ORGANIZATION: PROTECTIVE INSPECTION INSPECTION SALARIES 211,271 17,400 228,671 - 226,621 2,050 99.10% 99.10% EXPENSES 14,199 45,911 60,110 - 60,107 3 100.00% 100.00% WEIGHTS & MEASURES SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL: PROTECTIVE INSPECTION 225,470 63,311 288,781 0 286,729 2,052 99.29% 99.29% ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT ORGANIZATION: OTHER EMERGENCY MTG SALARIES 4,973 0 4,973 - 4,676 297 94.03% 94.03% EXPENSES 11,162 (3,000) 8,162 665 7,037 459 94.37% 86.22% ANIMAL CONTROL SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL: OTHER 16,135 (3,000) 13,135 665 11,714 756 94.24% 89.18% SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: PUBLIC 7,740,228 163,738 7,903,966 6,093 7,827,210 70,663 99.11% 99.03% FUNCTION EDUCATION SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 30,358,718 0 30,358,718 2,142,376 28,210,697 5,645 99.98% 92.92% SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE 26,941 0 26,941 - 26,941 0 100.00% 100.00% REGIONAL SCHOOLS 101,837 0 101,837 - 98,671 3,166 96.89% 96.89% SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: EDUCATION 30,487,496 0 30,487,496 2,142,376 28,336,309 8,811 99.97% 92.94% FUNCTION PIlBLI�1IRKS, ORGANIZATION: PUBLIC WORKS DPW ADMIN. SALARIES 282,915 (3,081) 279,834 - 279,834 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 13,326 128 13,454 523 12,506 425 96.84% 92.96% N N V N N ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT DPW STREETS & SIDEWALKS SALARIES 333,270 (42,152) 291,118 — 291,118 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 327,780 (30,543) 297,237 39,174 258,063 0 100.00% 86.82% DPW SNOW/ICE SALARIES 94,342 0 94,342 — 154,906 (60,564) 164.20% 164.20% EXPENSES 465,100 671,726 1,136,826 1,071,288 65,538 94.24% 94.24% DPW SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING SALARIES 176,827 (29,438) 147,389 — 147,389 0 100.00% 100.00% Solid Waste (TRASH) Collections 589,000 (19,603) 569,397 — 547,521 21,876 96.16% 96.16% Solid Waste (TRASH) Disposal 1,713,873 (24,675) 1,689,198 23,351 961,779 704,068 58.32% 56.94% NESWC Tip Fee Mitigation Fund Use (919,820) 0 (919,820) — 0 (919,820) 0.00% 0.00% Recycling & Hazardous Waste 213,327 4,922 218,249 — 23,786 194,464 10.90% 10.90% FLEET MANAG. SALARIES 88,283 (12,413) 75,871 — 75,517 354 99.53% 99.53% EXPENSES 148,767 2,795 151,562 — 150,708 855 99.44% 99.44% DPW STRUCTURES & GROUNDS SALARIES 240,236 (22,596) 217,640 — 216,861 779 99.64% 99.64% EXPENSES 215,050 10,101 225,151 976 224,175 (0) 100.00% 99.57% SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: PUBLIC WORKS 3,982,276 505,171 4,487,447 64,024 4,415,450 7,973 99.82% 98.40% ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION HUMAN SERVICES. ORGANIZATION: SPECIAL PROGRAMS ELDER SERVICES SALARIES 171,329 (2,450) 168,879 - 168,879 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 17,611 0 17,611 50 17,561 0 100.00% 99.72% YOUTH SERVICES SALARIES 207,581 (14,056) 193,525 - 193,525 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL: SPECIAL PROGRAMS 396,521 (16,507) 380,014 50 379,964 0 100.00% 99.99% ORGANIZATION: HEALTH HEALTH SALARIES 182,652 (23,362) 159,290 - 159,290 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 7,650 107 7,757 - 7,757 0 100.00% 100.00% SUBTOTAL: HEALTH 190,302 (23,254) 167,048 0 167,048 0 100.00% 100.00% ORGANIZATION: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE VETERANS SERVICES SALARIES 42,710 (1,053) 41,657 - 41,657 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 77,990 (461) 77,529 60 77,289 180 99.77% 99.69% SUBTOTAL: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 120,700 (1,514) 119,186 60 118,946 180 99.85% 99.80% SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: HUMAN SERVICES 707,523 (41,275) 666,248 110 665,958 180 99.97% 0.00% N N kO N ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION C l,LTU, REC,R ATIflN STEVENS LIBRARY SALARIES 481,696 (21,335) 460,361 - 460,361 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 180,498 (11,200) 169,298 1,695 167,567 36 99.98% 98.98% SUBTOTAL: LIBRARY 662,194 (32,535) 629,659 1,695 627,929 36 99.99% 99.73% FESTIVALS COMM SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 RECREATION SALARIES 12,155 (216) 11,939 - 11,939 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: CULTURE & RECREATION 674,349 (32,751) 641,598 1,695 639,867 36 99.99% 99.73% FUNCTION: DEBT SIT EXCLUDED-PRINCIPAL-LONG TERM 3,515,000 12,537 3,527,537 - 3,225,000 302,537 91.42% 91.42% EXCLUDED-INTEREST-LONG TERM 1,775,815 1,775,815 1,707,065 68,750 96.13% 96.13% EXCLUDED-INTEREST-SHORT TERM 612,200 612,200 612,148 52 99.99% 99.99% INCLUDED-PRINCIPAL-LONG TERM 2,141,933 2,141,933 2,567,802 (425,869) 119.88% 119.88% INCLUDED-INTEREST-LONG TERM 712,462 712,462 657,932 54,530 92.35% 92.35% INCLUDED-INTEREST-SHORT TERM 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: DEBT SERVICE 8,757,410 12,537 8,769,947 0 8,769,947 (0) 100.00% 100.00% ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION STATE &COUNTY ASSESMENTS; RETIRED TEACHERS HEALTH INSURANCE 936,974 18,879 955,853 - 957,241 (1,388) 100.15% 100.15% MOSQUITO CONTROL 74,670 3,174 77,844 79,775 (1,931) 102.48% 102.48% AIR POLLUTION DISTRICTS 7,808 0 7,808 7,808 0 100.00% 100.00% RMV-NON RENEWAL SURCHARGE 10,280 0 10,280 10,940 (660) 106.42% 106.42% REGIONAL TRANSIT 132,182 0 132,182 142,571 (10,389) 107.86% 107.86% SPEC. E.D 8,430 (634) 7,796 7,796 0 100.00% 100.00% CHARTER SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 8,495 9,803 18,298 22,323 (4,025) 122.00% 122.00% SCHOOL CHOICE 0 7,056 7,056 10,685 (3,629) ESSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT 132,794 0 132,794 132,794 0 100.00% 100.00% SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: STATE & COUNTY ASSESMENTS 1,311,633 38,278 1,349,911 0 1,371,933 (22,022) 101.63% 101.63% FUNCTION; OTHER; RETIREMENT ASSESSMENT 1,942,914 4,729 1,947,643 - 1,947,643 0 100.00% 100.00% MANAGER CONTRACT 0 0 0 0 0 WORKERS COMP 244,147 (101,389) 142,758 - 142,758 0 100.00% 100.00% GROUP INSURANCE 5,800,000 0 5,800,000 - 5,800,000 0 100.00% 100.00% PAYROLL TAXES 384,079 3,759 387,838 - 387,838 0 100.00% 100.00% UNEMPLOYMENT 100,000 (18,690) 81,310 - 81,287 23 99.97% 99.97% LIABILITY INSURANCE 308,041 13,852 321,893 - 319,746 2,147 99.33% 99.33% POLICE & FIRE ACCIDENT INSURANCE 54,707 (35,455) 19,252 - 19,252 0 100.00% 100.00% w N N ANNUAL TRANSFERS OPEN YEAR TO % BUDGET &OTHER ADJ. ENCUM- DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL ADJ. BUDGET BRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT SALARY RESERVE 0 0 0 — 0 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE 100,000 (100,000) 0 — 0 0 STABLIZATION FUND 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER ARTICLES 0 0 0 — 0 0 BUDGET RESERVE 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER SPECIAL REVENUE 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER ENTERPRISE 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER TRUST FUND 0 0 0 0 0 DEFICITS (snow & Ice) 0 0 0 0 0 OVERLAY 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER CAPITAL PROJECTS 0 0 0 0 0 SUBTOTAL FUNCTION: OTHER 8,933,888 (233,195) 8,700,693 0 8,698,523 2,170 99.98% 99.98% GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND 64,919,500 391,011 65,310,511 2,232,401 62,989,520 88,590 99.86% 96.45% Report Totals 64,919,500 391,011 65,310,511 2,232,401 62,989,520 88,590 99.86% 96.45% Net Report Totals ( Variance caused by Overlay) 0 (0) (0) 0 0 (0) OVERLAY 400,000 Total Budget 65,710,511 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Water Year to Date Operating Results June 30, 2005 Annual Prior Years Adjusted Y-T-D % Budget Encumbrance Budget Expended Balance Coll/Spent fenuz Interest/Penalties 18,000 - 18,000 31,445 (13,445) 174.7% User Charges 4,359,010 - 4,359,010 3,659,103 699,907 83.9% Water Hookups 200,000 - 200,000 164,500 35,500 82.3% Other Fees 300,000 - 300,000 493,790 (193,790) Total Revenues 41877,010 - 4,877,010 4,348,838 528,173 89.2% " iiii SKjnSeS Salary 680,815 25,901 706,716 706,716 - 100.0% Expenses 1,084,632 (85,708) 998,924 896,657 102,267 89.8% Debt 2,510,286 (25,901) 2,484,385 2,306,421 177,965 92.8% Interfund Transfers 478,076 - 478,076 478,076 - 100.0% Transfer to G/F 123,201 - 123,201 123,201 - 100.0% Other Capital- Land 70,000 - 70,000 70,000 - 100.0% Total Expenses 4,947,010 (85,708) 4,861,302 4,581,070 280f232 94.2% Net Y-T-D Operating (70,000) 15,708 (232,233) Beginning Fund Balance 260,304 260,304 260,304 Ending Fund Balance 330,304 276,012 28,071 133 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Sewer Year to Date Operating Results June 30, 2005 Y-T-D Annual Prior Years Adjusted Expended & % Budget Encumbrance Budget Encumbrances Balance Coll/Spent Re enw . Interest/Penalties 9,500 - 9,500 45,943 (36,443) 483.6% User Charges 3,619,037 - 3,619,037 3,473,634 145,403 96.0% Hookup Fees 100,000 - 100,000 215,700 (115,700) 215.7% Other Fees 190,000 - 190,000 266,279 (76,279) 140.1% Total Revenues 3,918,537 - 3,918,537 4,001,556 (83,019) 102.1% xp21152 ..... Salary 292,488 - 292,488 236,312 56,176 80.8% Expenses 205,900 4,297 210,197 170,685 39,512 81.2% Sewer Assesment 1,275,000 - 1,275,000 1,034,779 240,221 81.2% Settlement 56,000 - 56,000 56,000 0 100.0% Debt 1,870,927 - 1,870,927 1,675,136 195,791 89.5% Interfund Transfers 209,488 - 209,488 209,488 0 100.0% Salary Reserves 8,733 - 8,733 - 8,733 0.0% Total Expenses 3,918,536 4,297 3,922,833 3,382,400 540,433 86.2% Net Y-T-D Operating 1 (4,296) 619,156 Beginning Fund Balance 1,097,509 1,097,509 1,097,509 Ending Fund Balance 1,097,510 1,093,213 1,716,665 13 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Year to Date Operating Results June 30, 2005 Annual Prior Years Adjusted Y-T-D % Budget Encumbrance Budget Expended Balance Coll/Spent fenuz User Charges 475,000 - 475,000 423,944 51,057 89.3% Other Revenue - - 0 2,550 (2,550) Total Revenues 475,000 475,000 426,494 48,507 89.8% " iiii SKjnSeS Salary 174,656 - 174,656 163,154 11,502 93.4% Expenses 252,444 - 252,444 230,156 22,288 91.2% Debt - - - Capital0utlay - - - - - Interfund Transfers 85,959 - 85,959 85,959 - 100.0% Total Expenses 513,059 - 513,059 479,269 33,790 93.4% Net Y-T-D Operating (38,059) (38,059) (52,775) Beginning Fund Balance 116,690 116,690 116,690 Ending Fund Balance 78,631 78,631 63,915 And transfer$38,059 from Retained Earnings 135 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT ON OCTOBER 1 Grade 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 Kindergarten (half day) 152 206 228 311 274 288 Kindergarten (full day) 174 95 64 21 19 1 343 328 330 323 337 357 2 349 343 326 329 351 328 3 350 344 337 357 348 362 4 348 340 359 349 365 356 5 348 357 359 361 354 361 Integrated Pre School 84 90 71 68 86 80 Total Kind. and Elem. 2148 2103 2074 2098 2136 2151 6 377 366 387 353 362 378 7 379 392 352 372 376 364 8 400 364 365 382 365 340 Total Middle School 1156 1122 1104 1107 1103 1082 9 348 355 340 312 273 260 10 363 342 320 275 256 296 11 343 313 272 262 276 258 12 306 268 248 266 247 227 13 1 Total High School 1350 1278 1181 1115 1052 1041 Total Enrollment 4664 4511 4359 4320 4291 4274 Age of Admittance Children entering kindergarten must be five years of age on or before August 31 of the entrance year. Children entering the first grade must be six years of age on or before August 31 of the entrance year.Any request for an exception to the established entrance age for first grade must be submitted to the School Committee for consideration prioir to April 30. No School Announcements Radio broadcasts: Stations WCCM,WBZ,and WRKO TV: Channels 4,5,and 7,and local channel 98 13 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2005 .......................... ..... ................... ......................... TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT ON BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page IndependentAuditors'Report................................................................................................................................................1 Management's Discussion and Analysis...............................................................................................................................4 BasicFinancial Statements.....................................................................................................................................................14 Statementof net assets.......................................................................................................................................................15 Statementof activities........................................................................................................................................................16 Governmentalfunds-balance sheet............................. ..................................................................................................18 Governmental funds-statement of revenues,expenditures and changes in fund balances..................................20 Reconciliation of governmental funds balance sheet total fund balances to the statement of net assets...............22 Reconciliation of the statement of revenues,expenditures and changes in fund balances of governmental funds tothe statement of activities..............................................................................................................................................23 General fund-statement of revenues,expenditures and changes in fund balance-budget and actual.............24 Proprietary funds-statement of fund net assets...........................................................................................................25 Proprietary funds-statement of revenues,expenses and changes in fund net assets.............................................26 Proprietary funds-statement of cash flows...................................................................................................................27 Fiduciary funds-statement of fiduciary net assets.......................................................................................................28 Fiduciary funds-statement of changes in fiduciary net assets...................................................................................29 Notesto basic financial statements..................................................................................................................................30 AdditionalInformation..........................................................................................................................................................57 Enterprise funds-schedule of revenues,expenses and changes in fund net assets-budgetary basis-budget andactual.............................................................................................................................................................................58 This page left intentionally blank. Independent Auditors' .Report 1 Independent Auditors'Report To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover,Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities,the business-type activities,each major fund,and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts,as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,which collectively comprise the Town's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of North Andover,Massachusetts' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards,issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining,on a test basis,evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinion,the financial statements referred to above present fairly,in all material respects,the respective financial position of the governmental activities,the business-type activities,each major fund,and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of North Andover,Massachusetts as of June 30,2005,and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows,where applicable,thereof and the budgetary comparison for the general fund for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards,we have also issued our report dated November 10,2005 on our consideration of the Town of North Andover,Massachusetts'internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws,regulations,contracts,and grant agreements and other matters. The purpose of that report is to describe the scope of our testing of internal control over financial reporting and compliance and the results of that testing and not to provide an opinion on the internal control over financial reporting or on compliance. That report is an integral part of an'audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be considered in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit. The management's discussion and analysis,Iocated on pages 4 through 13,are not a required part of the basic financial statements but are supplementary information required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. We have applied certain limited procedures,which consisted principally of inquiries of management regarding the methods of measurement and presentation of the required supplementary information. However,we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it. 2 Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming opinions on the financial statements that collectively comprise the Town of North Andover,Massachusetts'basic financial statements. The additional information on pages 57 through 59 is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and,in our opinion,is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole. LL� J November 10,2005 3 Management's Discussion and Analysis 4 Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 As management of the Town of North Andover,Massachusetts(Town),we offer readers of these financial statements this narrative overview and analysis of the Town's financial activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005. Financial Highlights ➢ The assets of the Town exceeded its liabilities at the close of the most recent fiscal year by$129,069,748 (net assets). Of this amount,$25,003,506(unrestricted net assets)may be used to meet the government's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. ➢ The Town's total net assets increased by$39,516,372. ➢ As of the close of the fiscal year,the Town's governmental funds reported a combined ending fund deficit totaling($23,998,150);an increase of$528,117 in comparison with the prior year. Approximately $8,005,166 represents unreserved fund balance of the general fund,special revenue,nonmajor capital projects and permanent funds. The capital projects fund deficit totaling$32,735,565 will be funded by intergovernmental revenues and bond proceeds in future fiscal years. The capital projects fund is currently funded via short-term debt. ➢ At the end of the fiscal year,undesignated fund balance for the general fund totaled$990,869,or 1.4 percent of total general fund expenditures. ➢ The Town's total gross bonded debt increased by$7,355,161 during the fiscal year;$16,127,000 of new debt was issued. Overview of the Basic,Financial Statements This discussion and analysis is intended to serve as an introduction to the basic financial statements,which consists of the following three components: 1. Government-wide financial statements 2. Fund financial statements 3. Notes to the basic financial statements. This report also contains other supplementary information in addition to the basic financial statements themselves. Government-wide financial statements The government-wide financial statements are designed to provide readers with a broad overview of the Town's finances,in a manner similar to a private-sector business. The statement of net assets presents information on all of the Towns non-fiduciary assets and liabilities,with the difference between the two reported as net assets. Over time,increases or decreases in net assets may serve as a useful indicator of whether the financial position of the Town is improving or deteriorating. The statement of activities presents information showing how the government's net assets changed during the most recent fiscal year. All changes in net assets are reported as soon as the underlying event giving rise to the change occurs,regardless of the timing of related cash flows. Thus,revenues and expenses are reported in this statement for some items that will only result in cash flows in future fiscal periods(e.g.,uncollected taxes,earned but unused vacation leave,etc.). Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 5 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Both of the government wide finanncial statements distinguish functions of the Town that are principally supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues (governmental activities)from other functions that axe intended to recover all or a significant portion of their costs through user fees and charges(business-type activities). Governmental activities include general government,public safety,education,public works,health and human services,culture and recreation and debt service(interest). Business-type activities include the Town's water, sewer and Osgood Hill Estate operations. The government-wide financial statements can be found on pages 15-17 of this report. Fund financial statements A fund is a grouping of related accounts that is used to maintain control over resources that have been segregated for specific activities or objectives. The Town,like other state and local governments,uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. All of the funds can be divided into the following categories and are described below: 1. Governmental funds 2. Proprietary funds 3. Fiduciary funds Governmental Funds Governmental funds are used to account for essentially the same functions reported as governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. However,unlike the government-wide financial statements, governmental fund financial statements focus on near-term inflows and outflows of expendable resources,as well as on balances of expendable resources available at the end of the fiscal year. Such information may be useful in evaluating a government's near-term financing requirements. Because the focus of governmental funds is narrower than that of the government-wide financial statements,it is useful to compare the information presented for governmental funds with similar information presented for governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements. By doing so,readers may better understand the long-term effect of the government's near-term financing decisions. Both the governmental fund balance sheet and the governmental fund statement of revenues,expenditures,and changes in fund balances provide a reconciliation to facilitate this comparison between governmental funds and governmental activities. The Town maintains 32 individual governmental funds. Information is presented separately in the governmental funds balance sheet and in the governmental funds statement of revenues,expenditures,and changes in fund balances for the general,stabilization(special revenue),community preservation(special revenue),and school construction(capital project)funds,each of which are considered to be major funds. Data from the other 28 governmental funds are combined into a single,aggregated presentation titled nonmajor governmental funds. The Town adopts an annual appropriated budget for the general fund. A budgetary comparison statement has been provided to demonstrate compliance with the fiscal year 2005 budget. The basic governmental fund financial statements can be found on pages 18-24 of this report. Proprietary funds The Town maintains two types of proprietary funds. Enterprise funds are used to report the same functions presented as business-type activities in the government- wide financial statements. The Town uses enterprise funds to account for its water,sewer and Osgood Hill Estate operations,all of which are considered to be major funds. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 6 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Internal service funds are an accounting device used to accumulate and allocate costs internally among the Town's various functions. The Town uses an internal service fund to account for its employees'health insurance risk- financing activities. Because these services predominantly benefit governmental rather than business-type functions,they have been included within governmental activities in the government-wide financial statements but are combined into a single,aggregated presentation in the proprietary fund financial statements. The basic proprietary fund financial statements can be found on pages 25-27 of this report. Fiduciary funds Fiduciary funds are used to account for resources held for the benefit of parties outside the government. Fiduciary funds are not reflected in the government-wide financial statements because the resources of those funds are not available to support the Town's programs. The accounting used for fiduciary funds is similar to that used for proprietary funds. Private-purpose trust funds and agency funds are reported and combined into a single,aggregate presentation in the fiduciary fund financial statements under the captions"private purpose trust funds' and"agency funds", respectively. The basic fiduciary fund financial statements can be found on pages 28-29 of this report. Notes to the basic financial statements The notes provide additional information that is essential to a full understanding of the data provided in the government-wide and fund financial statements. The notes to the financial statements can be found on pages 30- 56 of this report. Other information In addition to the basic financial statements and accompanying notes,this report also presents additional information concerning budgetary comparisons of the enterprise funds on the budgetary basis of accounting. This additional information can be found on pages 57-59 of this report. Government-Wide Financial Analysis The following tables present current and prior year data on the government-wide financial statements. Net Assets As noted earlier,net assets may serve over time as a useful indicator of a government's financial position. The Towri s assets exceeded liabilities by$129,069,748 at the dose of the fiscal year and are summarized as follows: Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 7 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 Assets Current assets......................... $ 53,559,865 $ 30,213,061 $ 9,151,921 $ 7,532,295 $ 62,711,786 $ 37,745,356 Noncurrent assets(excluding capital assets).................... 21,968,451 15,218,320 1,226,486 1,280,359 23,194,937 16,498,679 Capital assets(net)................... 136,748,610 129,162,807 50,174,130 48,922,856 186,922,740 178,085,663 Total assets....................... 212,276,926 174,594,188 60,552,537 57,735,510 272,829,463 232,329,698 Liabilities Current liabilities (excluding debt)................. 6,382,508 8,826,305 560,996 811,493 6,943,504 9,637,798 Noncurrent liabilities (excluding debt)................. 1,156,665 1,346,767 280,000 336,000 1,436,665 1,682,767 Current debt........................... 46,641,726 49,370,857 3,285,419 3,754,354 49,927,145 53,125,211 Noncurrent debt..................... 55,990,312 50,504,777 29,462,089 27,825,769 85,452,401 78,330,546 Total liabilities.................. 110,171,211 110,048,706 33,588,504 32,727,616 143,759,715 142,776,322 Net Assets Invested in capital assets (net of related debt)............ 83,953,156 45,781,705 18,706,981 18,674,664 102,660,137 64,456,369 Restricted.............................. 1,406,105 1,029,115 - - 1,406,105 1,029,115 Unrestricted........................... 16,746A54 17,734,662 8,257,052 6,333,230 25,003,506 24,067,892 Total net assets.................. $ 102,105,715 $ 64,545,482 $ 26,964,033 $ 25,007,894 $ 129,069,748 $ 89,553,376 A portion of the Town's net assets(79.5%)is its investment in capital assets(i.e.,land,land improvements, buildings and improvements,machinery and equipment,infrastructure,etc.);less any related outstanding debt used to acquire those assets. These capital assets are used to provide services to citizens;consequently,these assets are not available for future spending. Although the investment in its capital assets is reported net of related debt,it should be noted that the resources needed to repay this debt must be provided from other sources, since the capital assets themselves cannot be used to liquidate these liabilities. The governmental activities investment in capital assets includes$49,836,584 of state school construction assistance which will be received in subsequent fiscal years as described in Note 4 on page 44 of this report. An additional portion of the Town's net assets(1.1%)represents resources that are subject to external restrictions on how they may be used. The remaining balance of unrestricted net assets (19.4% or$25,003,506)may be used to meet the Town's ongoing obligations to citizens and creditors. Of this amount,$16,746,454 may be used to support governmental activities and$8,257,052 may by used to support business-type activities. At the end of the current fiscal year,the Town reports positive balances in all three categories of net assets,both for the government as a whole,as well as for its separate governmental and business-type activities. Changes in Net Assets For the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,the Town's total net assets increased by$39,516,372,compared to an increase of$3,763,789 in the prior fiscal year. These amounts are summarized as follows: Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 8 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 Revenues Program Revenues: Charges for services................................ $ 6,519,778 $ 6,325,319 $ 8,581,275 $ 7,802,794 $ 15,101,053 $ 14,128,113 Operating grants and contributions............ 12,916,425 11,260,249 272,260 1,655,641 13,188,685 12,915,890 Capital grants and contributions................ 35,018,129 695,318 - - 35,018,129 695,318 General Revenues.- Real estate and personal property taxes....... 45,446,613 44,559,154 - - 45,446,613 44,559,154 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes........... 3,829,751 3,455,750 - - 3,829,751 3,455,750 Tax and utility liens................................ 342,485 185,319 - - 342,485 185,319 Penalties and interest on taxes................... 230,649 275,743 - - 230,649 275,743 Payments in lieu of taxes.......................... 1,291,432 1,316,813 - 1,291,432 1,316,813 Community preservation surcharges........... 1,076,634 1,018,704 - - 1,076,634 1,018,704 Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs.............................. 3,345,265 2,202,839 - 3,345,265 2,202,839 Unrestricted investment income................. 367,927 382,673 - 367,927 382,673 Premium from issuance of refunding bonds.. - 200,505 - - - 200,505 Loss on disposal of capital assets................ - (139,205) - (139,205) Total revenues.................................. 110,385,088 71,739,181 8,853,535 9,458,435 119,238,623 81,197,616 Expenses General government..................................... 2,622,386 2,904,049 - - 2,622,386 2,904,049 Public safety............................................... 11,147,327 10,802,661 - 11,147,327 10,802,661 Education.................................................. 46,437,274 44,393,173 - - 46,457,274 44,393,173 Public works............................................... 6,566,414 5,918,027 - - 6,566,414 5,918,027 Health and human services............................ 1,491,158 1,453,554 - - 1,491,158 1,453,554 Culture and recreation.................................. 2,172,150 2,425,359 - - 2,172,150 2,425,359 Debt service-interest.................................... 3,264,870 3,299,494 - - 3,264,870 3,299,494 Water........................................................ - - 2,761,393 2,695,061 2,761,393 2,695,061 Sewer........................................................ - - 2,822,651 3,058,676 2,822,651 3,058,676 Osgood Hill................................................ - 416,628 483,773 416,628 483,773 Total expenses....................................... 73,721,579 71,196,317 6,000,672 6,237,510 79,722,251 77,433,827 Change in net assets before transfers,..................... 36,663,509 542,864 2,852,863 3,220,925 39,516,372 3,763,789 Transfers,net................................................... 896,724 632,725 (896,724) (632,725) Change in net assets........................................... 37,560,233 1,175,589 1,956,139 2,588,200 39,516,372 3,763,789 Net assets-beginning of year............................... 64,545,482 63,369,893 25,007,894 22,419,694 89,553,376 85,789,587 Net assets-end of year....................................... $ 102,103,715 $ 64,545,482 $ 26,964,033 $ 25,007,894 $ 129,069,748 $ 89,553,376 Governmental activities increased the Town's net assets by$37,560,233,accounting for 95.0% of the total growth in net assets. In the prior year,governmental activities increased the Town's net assets by$1,175,589. The key element of this change is the accrual of$34,618,264 in intergovernmental revenue from the Massachusetts School Building Authority(MSBA)for school construction assistance. Business-type activities increased the Town's net assets by$1,956,139,accounting for 5.0% of the total growth in net assets. In the prior year,business-type activities increased the Town's net assets by$2,588,200, The key element of this change is a decrease in revenues of approximately$604,000. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 9 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Fund Financial Statement Analysis As noted earlier,the Town uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-related legal requirements. Governmental funds The focus of the governmental funds is to provide information on near-term inflows,outflows,and balances of expendable resources. Such information is useful in assessing the Towns financing requirements. In particular, unreserved fund balance may serve as a useful measure of a government's net resources available for spending at the end of the fiscal year. At the end of the current fiscal year,the governmental funds reported combined ending fund deficits totaling ($23,998,150),an increase of$528,117 in comparison with the prior year. Approximately$5,518,616 represents undesignated fund balance of the general fund,special revenue funds,nonmajor capital projects funds and permanent funds. The school construction capital projects fund deficit totaling$32,735,565 will be funded by intergovernmental revenues and bond proceeds in future fiscal years. The remainder of fund balance is designated or reserved to indicate that it is not available for new spending because it has already been committed to: ➢ Liquidate contracts and purchase orders of the prior period($275,028) ➢ Perpetual permanent funds($27,237) ➢ Other specific purposes ($429,984) ➢ Funding a portion of the fiscal year 2006 budget($1,887,260) ➢ Investment in joint venture($599,290) The general fund,is the chief operating fund of the Town. At the end of the current fiscal year,undesignated fund balance of the general fund totaled$990,869,while total fund balance was$3,752,447. As a measure of the general fund's liquidity,it may be useful to compare both undesignated fund balance and total fund balance to total general fund expenditures. Undesignated fund balance represents 1.4% of total general fund expenditures,while total fund balance represents 5.4% of that same amount. The balance of the Town's general fund decreased by$1,872,751 during fiscal year 2005. Although the Town recognized an approximate$617,000 budgetary surplus(budget vs.actual activity),approximately$1,700,000 of reserves was utilized for spending during fiscal year 2005. In addition,the Town's equity interest in the operation of NESWC decreased by approximately$359,000. Financial highlights of the Towns other major governmental funds are as follows: The fund balance of the stabilization fund(special revenue)increased by$6,339 during the current fiscal year. This is attributable to investment income. The fund balance of the community preservation fund(special revenue)decreased by$686,302 during the current fiscal year. This is primarily attributable to the purchase of land for community preservation purposes. The fund balance of the school construction capital projects fund increased by$2,969,510 during the current fiscal year. This is primarily attributable to the issuance of long-term debt. Proprietary funds The Town's,proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government-wide financial statements,but in more detail, Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 10 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Unrestricted net assets of the water,sewer and Osgood Hill enterprise funds at the end of the year amounted to $2,802,092,$5,268,962 and$185,998,respectively. The water,sewer and Osgood Hill enterprise funds had increases/(decreases)in net assets for the year totaling$864,718,$1,167,514 and($76,093),respectively, Other factors concerning the finances of these three funds have already been addressed in the discussion of the Town's business-type activities. General Fund Budgetary Highlights The original general fund budget of$65,133,648 was increased by$391,011 (0.6%)during the fiscal year. The following table summarizes the increase: Purpose of Increase Amount Funding Source Supplement snow and ice budget.........$ 391,011 Overlay surplus and Intergovernmental revenue During the year,general fund revenues and other financing sources exceeded budgetary estimates and expenditures were less,resulting in an actual increase in fund balance that exceeded the final amended budget amount by approximately$617,000. Capital Asset and Debt Administration Capital assets The Town's investment in capital assets for its governmental and business type activities at the end of the fiscal year totaled$186,922,740(net of accumulated depreciation). This investment in capital assets includes land,land improvements,buildings and improvements,machinery and equipment,library books,vehicles,treatment plants,pump stations,reservoirs and infrastructure. The total increase in the investment in capital assets for the current fiscal year totaled$8,837,077,or 5.0% (a 4.3% increase for governmental activities and a 0.7% increase for business-type activities). Major capital asset events that occurred during the current fiscal year include the following: ➢ Land purchase($2,650,000) ➢ Town Hall renovations($1,200,000) ➢ School buildings($5,400,000) ➢ Education equipment($109,000) ➢ Public safety equipment($169,000) ➢ Public safety vehicles($718,000) ➢ Public works vehicles ($282,000) ➢ Continued reconstruction of roadways and sidewalks($927,000) ➢ Continued upgrades of the water and sewer infrastructure($2,220,000) Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 11 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 The following table summarizes the Towri s capital assets(net of accumulated depreciation): Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 Land.................................... $ 16,203,510 $ 13,553,385 $ 6,097,262 $ 6,027,262 $ 22,300,772 $ 19,580,647 Land improvements................ 1,351,987 1,487,862 171,818 180,863 1,523,805 1,668,727 Buildings and innprovements..... 89,122,083 86,567,761 1,213,414 1,166,076 90,335,497 87,733,837 Machinery and equipment........ 2,850,595 2,848,311 893,092 954,179 3,743,687 3,802,490 Library books......................... 517,854 561,303 - - 517,854 561,303 Vehicles................................ 1,126,749 230,731 179,844 27,636 1,306,593 258,367 Pump stations........................ - - 1,564,223 1,679,879 1,564,223 1,679,879 Treatment plants..................... - - 9,425,719 9,877,976 9,423,718 9,877,976 Reservoirs............................. - - 654,041 706,362 654,041 706,362 Infrastructure......................... 19,872,477 19,975,607 28,922,746 27,322,669 48,795,223 47,298,336 Construction in progress........... 5,703,355 3,937,787 1,051,972 979,952 6,755,327 4,917,739 Total capital assets.................. $ 136,748,610 $ 129,162,807 $ 50,174,130 $ 48,922,856 $ 186,922,740 $ 178,085,663 Additional information on the Town's capital assets can be found in Note 5 on pages 44-46 of this report. Long-Term Debt At the end of the current fiscal year,total gross bonded debt outstanding was$95,659,242,which is backed by the full faith and credit of the Town,and is summarized as follows: Governmental Activities Business-Type Activities Total 2005 2004 2005 2004 2005 2004 General obligation bonds........ $ 62,326,700 $ 56,914,240 $ 26,820,303 $ 24,508,762 $ 89,147,003 $ 81,423,002 MWPAT notes...................... - - 6,512,239 6,881,079 6,512,239 6,881,079 Total bonds and notes............ $ 62,326,700 $ 56,914,240 $ 33,332,542 $ 31,389,841 $ 95,659,242 $ 88,304,081 The Town's total bonded debt increased by$7,355,161(4.9%)during the current fiscal year,with$16,127,000 of new debt issuances. The Town has Al rating from Moody's Investors Services and A+from Standard and Poor. Additional information on the Town's long-term debt can be found in Note 8 on pages 48-53 of this report. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 12 Basic Financial Statements Management's Discussion and Analysis For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Economic Factors and Next Year's Budgets and Rates The fiscal year 2006 general fund operating budget will result in the continuation of service reductions that began in fiscal year 2004. Reasons for this include: The limitations of Proposition 21/2,which limits the Towns major source of revenues,property taxes(71% of total revenues),to an annual increase of 21/2% plus a factor for new construction,unless the voters at an election approve an increase for operating expenses or debt service for a specific project. As a result of this limitation, exclusive of previously approved debt exclusions,property taxes in fiscal year 2006 are anticipated to increase by $1,619,159 or 3.5% over the previous year. Labor and employee benefits costs are rising at a higher rate then provided for under proposition 21/2. Employee benefits alone,which make up 13.5% of the Town's operating expenses,are anticipated to increase by$683,763 over fiscal year 2005,or 8%. State Aid,which makes up 13% of the Town's operating revenues,is expected to remain level funded from fiscal year 2005 to fiscal year 2006. This is disturbing in light of more and more state and federal mandates,especially in the area of education,being imposed on municipalities. In order to partially mitigate these factors,the budget recommends,where appropriate,setting user charges at Ievels to recoup the full costs of providing a particular service and more outside fund raising activities by the Library,Youth Services and Elder Services. Requests for Information This financial report is designed to provide a general overview of the Towns finances for all those with an interest in its finances. Questions concerning any of the information provided in this report or requests for additional financial information should be addressed to the Finance Director,Town HaII,120 Main Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 13 Basic Financial Statements Basic Financial statements 14 STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS JUNE 30,2005 Primary Government Governmental Business-type ASSETS Activities Activities Total Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents............................................................ $ 10,863,864 $ 2,203,801 $ 13,067,665 Restricted cash and cash equivalents............................................... 9,796,292 5,358,622 15,154,914 Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectible amounts: Real estate and personal property taxes....................................... 906A39 - 906,439 Tax and utility liens................................................................ 1,259,459 45,838 1,305,297 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes........................................... 246,931 - 246,931 Community preservation surcharges.......................................... 14,103 - 14,103 User charges.......................................................................... - 1,640,229 1,640,229 Departmental and other........................................................... 227,922 - 227,922 Intergovernmental.................................................................. 29,197,522 53,873 29,251,395 - Internal balances........................................................................ 150,442 (150,442) - Otherassets.............................................................................. 146 146 Prepaid expenses........................................................................ 3,000 - 3,Ot10 Tax foreclosures.......................................................................... 216,078 216,078 Working capital deposit............................................................... 78,377 78,377 Investment in joint venture........................................................... 599,290 - 599,290 Total current assets............................................................. 53559,865 9,151,921 62,711,786 Noncurrent assets: Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectible amounts: Intergovernmental.................................................................. 21,968,451 1,226A86 23,194,937 Capital assets not being depreciated................................................ 21,906,865 7,149,?-M 29,056,099 Capital assets,net of accumulated depreciation................................. 114,841,745 43,024,896 157,866,641 Total noncurrent assets....................................................... 159,717,061 51A00,616 210,117,677 Total assets.............................................................. 212,276,926 60,552,537 272,829,463 LIABILiITES Current liabilities: Warrants payable........................................................................ 1,176,945 114,284 1,291,229 Accrued payroll.......................................................................... 1,957,371 - 1,957,371 Tax refunds payable.................................................................... 208,250 208,250 Other liabilities.......................................................................... 177,272 177,272 Liabilities due depositors.............................................................. 51,334 - 51,334 Accrued interest......................................................................... 1,596,717 390,712 1,987,429 Accrued health claims payable....................................................... 1,086,101 - 106,101 Court judgments......................................................................... - 56,000 56,000 Compensated absences................................................................ 128,518 - 128,518 Short-term notes payable.............................................................. 40,922,000 40,922,000 Long-term bonds and notes payable............................................... 5,719,726 3,285A19 9,005,145 Total current liabilities........................................................ 53,024,234 3,946,415 56,870,649 Noncurrent liabilities: Coudjudgments........................................................................ - 280,000 280,000 Compensated absences................................................................ 1,156,665 1,156,665 Long-term bonds and notes payable............................................... 55,990,312 29A62,089 85,452,401 Total noncurrent liabilities................................................... 57,146,977 29,747,089 86,889,066 Total liabilities.......................................................... 110,171,211 33588,504 143,759,715 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets,net of related debt..................................... 83,953,156 18,706,981 102,660,137 Restricted for. Community preservation......................................................... 566,813 566,813 Permanentfunds: Expendable....................................................................... 382,071 382,071 Nonexpendable............................................................... 27,237 27,237 Other specific purposes............................................................ 429,984 - 429,984 Unrestricted............................................................................... 16,746,454 8,257,052 25,003506 Total net assets........................................................................... $ 102,I05,715 $ 26,964,033 $ 129,069,748 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 15 Basic Financial Statements STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Program Revenues Operating Capital Net Functions/Programs Expenses Charges for Grants and Grants and (Expense)/ Services Contributions Contributions Revenue Primary government- Governmental activities: General government....................... $ 2,622,386 $ 353,161 $ 370,852 $ - $ (1,898,373) Public safety................................. 11,147,327 2,402,044 386,842 - (8,358,441) Education..................................... 46,457,274 2,355,214 10,275,091 34,618,264 791,295 Public works................................. 6,566,414 286,203 297,163 399,865 (5,583,183) Health and human services.............. 1,491,158 360,727 55,982 - (1,074,449) Culture and recreation.................... 2,172,150 762,429 158,670 - (1,251,051) Debt service-interest..................... 3,264,870 - 1,371,825 - _ (1,893,045) x, Total governmental activities....... 73,721,579 6,519,778 12,916,425 35,018,129 Business-type activities: Water.......................................... 2,761,393 4,217,638 9,750 - 1,465,995 Sewer.......................................... 2,822,651 3,937,143 262,510 - 1,377,002 Osgood Hill.................................. 416,628 426,494 - - 9,866 Total business-type activities....... 6,000,672 8,581,275 272,260 "��" — "T . do Total primary government........................ $ 79,722,251 $ 15,101,053 $ 13,188,685 $ 35,018,129 $'" See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 16 Basic Financial Statements STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES(Continued) FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Primary Government Governmental Business-type Activities Activities Total Changes in net assets: 6, Net expense previous page}............... $ $ revenue from 3a�� "' '�" "' •� '°' �° � ��� General revenues: Real estate and personal property taxes.................. 45,446,613 - 45,446,613 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes....................... 3,829,751 - 3,829,751 Taxliens........................................................... 342,485 - 342,485 Penalties and interest on taxes.............................. 230,649 - 230,649 Payments in lieu of taxes...................................... 1,291,432 - 1,291,432 Community preservation surcharges..................... 1,076,634 - 1,076,634 Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs............................................. 3,345,265 - 3,345,265 Unrestricted investment income............................ 367,927 - 367,927 Transfers,net......................................................... 896,724 (896,724) - Total general revenues and transfers........................... 56,827,480 (896,724) 55,930,756 Change in net assets............................................ 37,560,233 1,956,139 39,516,372 Net assets-beginning of year.................................... 64,545,482 25,007,894 89,553,376 Net assets-end of year............................................. $ 102,105,715 $ 26,964,033 $ 129,069,748 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 17 Basic Financial Statements GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30,2005 Community ASSETS General Stabilization Preservation Cash and cash equivalents.............................................................. $ 6,848,418 $ 325,970 $ - Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectible amounts Real estate and personal property taxes........................................ 906,439 - - Taxliens................................................................................. 1,259,459 - - Motor vehicle and other excise taxes............................................ 246,931 - - Community preservation surcharges............................................ - - 14,103 Departmental and other............................................................ 176,708 - - Intergovernmental.................................................................... 15,218,320 - 1,051,237 Duefrom other funds..................................................................... 150,442 - - Otherassets................................................................................. 146 - Prepaidexpenditures.................................................................... 3,000 - - Tax foreclosures........................................................................... 216,078 - - Investment in joint venture............................................................. 599,290 - - Restricted assets: Cash and cash equivalents.......................................................... - - 4,074,004 TOTAL ASSETS........................................................................... $ 25,625,231 $ 325,970 $ 5,139,344 LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES LIABILITIES: Warrants payable..................................................................... $ 938,465 $ - $ - Accruedpayroll....................................................................... 1,957,371 - - Taxrefunds payable................................................................. 208,250 - - Other liabilities........................................................................ 175,824 - 1,448 Liabilities due depositors........................................................... 51,334 - - Deferred revenue..................................................................... 17,771,938 - 1,065,341 Accrued short-term interest........................................................ 769,602 - - Short-term notes payable........................................................... - - 4,571,083 TOTAL LIABILITIES..................................................................... 21,872,784 - 5,637,972 FUND BALANCES; Reserved for: Encumbrances and continuing appropriations........................... 273,028 - - Perpetual permanent funds.................................................... - - Other specific purposes......................................................... - - Unreserved: Designated for subsequent year's expenditures.......................... 1,897,260 - - Designated for investment in joint venture................................ 599,290 - - Undesignated,reported in: Generalfund.................................................................. 990,869 - - Special revenue funds...................................................... - 325,970 (498,528) Capital projects funds...................................................... - - - Permanent funds............................................................. - - - TOTAL FUND BALANCES............................................................ 3,752,447 325,970 (498,528) TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES.................................. $ 25,625,231 $ 325,970 $ 5,139,344 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 18 Basic Financial Statements School Nonmajor Total Construction Governmental Governmental Project Funds Funds $ - $ 2,959,704 $ 10,134,092 - - 906,439 - 1,259,459 - 246,931 - - 14,103 51,214 227,999 i 34,618,264 278,152 51,165,973 - - 150,442 - - 146 - 3,000 - 216,078 - - 599,290 3,638,643 2,083,645 9,796,292 $ 38,256,907 $ 5,372,715 $ 74,720,167 $ 23,291 $ 215,189 $ 1,176,945 - - 1,957,371 - 208,250 - - 177,272 - - 51,334 34,618,264 - 53,455,543 - - 769,602 36,350,917 - 40,922,000 70,992,472 215,189 98,718,317 - - 275,028 27,237 27,237 429,984 429,984 - 1,887,260 599,290 - - 990,869 2,382,038 2,209,480 (32,735,565) 1,936,196 (30,799,369) - 38ZO71 382,071 32,735,565 5,157,526 (23,998,150� $ 38,256,907 $ 5,372,715 $ 74,720,167 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 19 Basic Financial Statements GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Community General Stabilization Preservation REVENUES Real estate and personal property taxes...................................................... $ 45,008,746 $ - $ Motor vehicle and other excise taxes.......................................................... 3,784,239 - - Taxand utility liens................................................................................ 151,272 - - Payments in lieu of taxes..............................................................I.......... 1,227,201 - - Community preservation surcharges......................................................... - - 1,040,951 Charges for services............................................................................... 631,631 - - Intergovernmental................................................................................ 12,619,519 - 1,021,824 Penalties and interest on taxes.................................................................. 230,649 - - Licenses,permits and fees,...................................................................... 1,379,672 - - Finesand forfeitures............................................................................... 108,026 - - Departmental........................................................................................ 317,726 - - Contributions........................................................................................ - - Investment income................................................................................. 347,318 6,339 70,097 TOTAL REVENUES...................................................................... 65,805,999 6,339 2,132,872 EXPENDTPURES Current: General government.......................................................................... 2,316,497 - - Publicsafety..................................................................................... 7,832,236 Education............................ ........................................................... 30,514,809 - - Publicworks.................................................................................... 4,780,034 - - Health and human services,............................... ................................ 666,008 - - Culture and recreation........................................................................ 644,185 - 2,785,596 Pensionbenefits................................................................................ 6,048,643 - - Employee benefits............................................................................. 6,411,883 - - Property and liability insurance............................................................ 338,998 - - State and county charges......................................................................... 1,239,139 - - Debt service. Principal.......................................................................................... 5,792,801 - - Interest............................................................................................ 3,277,873 - 33,578 TOTAL EXPENDITURES............................................................... 69,863,106 - 2,819,174 EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES.......................................................................... (4,057,107) 6,339 (686,302) OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) Transfersin.......................................................................................... 1,656,438 - - Proceeds of bonds and notes.................................................................... - - - Premium from issuance of bonds and notes................................................. 527,918 - - Transfersout......................................................................................... - - - TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)................................ 2,184,356 - - NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES........................................................... (1,872,751) 6,339 (686,302) FUND BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR................................................ 5,625,198 319,631 187,774 FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAR........................................................... $ 3,752,447 $ 325,970 $_ (498,528) See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 20 Basic Financial Statmieuts School Nonmajor Total Construction Governmental Governmental Project Funds $ - $ - $ 45,008,746 - 3,784,239 151,272 - 64,231 1,291,432 - 1,040,951 3,106,085 3,737,716 - 3,244,732 16,886,075 - - 230,649 892,485 2,272,157 - 108,026 96,057 413,783 - 419,066 419,066 48,881 472,635 7,871,537 75,816,747 1,144,730 3,461,227 1,800,833 9,633,069 4,892,721 4,595,879 40,003,409 - 1,430,534 6,210,568 - 304,176 970,184 1,067,380 4,497,161 6,048,643 - - 6,411,883 - - 338,998 - - 1,239,139 - - 5,792,801 - - 3,311,451 4,892,721 10,343,532 87,918,533 (4,892,72D _ (2,471,995) (12,101,786) - - 1,656,439 7,862,231 3,343,030 11,205,261 - - 527,918 - (759,714) (759,714) 7,862,231 2,583,316 12,629,903 2,969,510 111,321 528,117 (35,705,075) 5,046,205 (24,526,267) $ (32,735,565) $ 5,157,526 $ 23,998,150 Towtt of North Andover,Massachusetts 21 Basic Financial Statettleuts RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET TOTAL FUND BALANCES TO THE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Total governmental fund balances(page 19)....................................................................................... $ (23,998,150) Capital assets(net of accumulated depreciation)used in governmental activities are not financial resources and,therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds.................................. 136,748,610 Other assets are not available to pay for current period expenditures and, therefore,are deferred in the governmental funds......................................................................... 33,455,543 In the statement of activities,interest is accrued on outstanding long-term debt, whereas in the governmental funds interest is not reported until due.............................................. (827,115) Long-term liabilities are not due and payable in the current period and, therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds. Bonds and notes payable,net of unamortized premiums and deferred losses on refundings............ (61,710,038) Compensatedabsences...................................................................................................... (1,285,183) Internal service funds are used by management to account for health insurance activities.The assets and liabilities of the internal service funds are reported as governmental activities in the statement of net assets................................................... (277,952) Net assets of governmental activities(page 15).................................................................................... $ 102,105,715 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 22 Basic Financiai Statements RECONCILIATION OF THE STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES OF GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS TO THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED J THE 30,2005 Net change in fund balances-total governmental funds(page 21)................................................... $ 528,117 Governmental funds report capital outlays as expenditures. However,in the statement of activities the cost of those assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported as depreciation expense. These amounts represent the related activity of the current period. Capital outlays........................................................................................................ 12,462,026 Depreciation........................................................................................................... (4,876,223) Revenues in the statement of activities that do not provide current financial resources are fully deferred in the statement of revenues,expenditures and changes in fund balances. Therefore,the recognition of revenue for various types of accounts receivable (i.e.,real estate and personal property,motor vehicle excise,etc.)differ between the two statements. This amount represents the net change in deferred revenue............................ 34,040,423 The issuance of long-term debt(e.g.,bonds and leases)provides current financial resources to governmental funds,while the repayment of the principal of long-term debt consumes the financial resources of governmental funds. Neither transaction,however,has any impact on net assets. Also,governmental funds report the effect of issuance costs, premiums,discounts,and similar items when debt is first issued,whereas these amounts are deferred and amortized in the statement of activities. These amounts represent the related activity of the current period. Bondproceeds......................................................................................................... (11,205,261) Bondmaturities....................................................................................................... 5,792,801 Amortization of deferred losses on refundings............................................................... (65,205) In the statement of activities,interest is accrued on outstanding long-term debt, whereas in the governmental funds interest is not reported until due. This amount represents the net change in accrued interest payable........................................................... 111,786 Some expenses reported in the statement of activities do not require the use of current financial resources and,therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds. This amount represent the net change in long-term liabilities: Compensatedabsences.............................................................................................. 211,225 Internal service funds are used by management to account for health insurance The net activity of the internal service funds is reported with governmental activities................. 560,544 Changes in net assets of governmental activities(page 17).............................................................. $ 37,560,233 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 23 Basic Financial Statements GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE BUDGET AND ACTUAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DUNE 30,2005 Variance Original Final Positive/ REVENUES Budget Budget Actual (Negative) Real estate and personal property taxes................................ $ 45,424,586 $ 45,424,586 $ 44,985,929 $ (438,657) Motor vehicle and other excise taxes.................................... 3,739,674 3,739,674 3,784,239 44,565 Taxliens........................................................................ - - 151,272 151,272 Payments in lieu of taxes................................................... 1,285,900 1,285,900 1,227,201 (58,699) Charges for services......................................................... 610,000 610,000 631,631 21,631 Intergovernmental.......................................................... 8,395,946 8,486,957 8,672,458 185,501 Penalties and interest on taxes............................................ 291,775 291,775 230,649 (61,126) Licenses,permits and fees................................................. 1,112,841 1,112,841 1,379,672 266,831 Fines and forfeitures......................................................... 127,000 127,000 108,026 (18,974) Departmental.................................................................. 252,295 252,295 317,726 65,431 Investment income........................................................... 410,000 410,000 347,318 (62,682) TOTALREVENUES................................................ 61,650,017 61,741,028 61,836,121 95,093 EXPENDITURES Current: General government.................................................... 2,499,768 2,375,521 2,316,497 59,024 Public safety............................................................... 7,734,846 7,901,584 7,832,236 69,348 Education.................................................................. 30,688,428 30,688,428 30,514,809 173,619 Public works.............................................................. 4,015,001 4,520,172 4,421,380 98,792 Health and human services........................................... 707,836 666,316 666,008 308 Culture and recreation.................................................. 679,354 646,603 644,185 2,418 Pension benefits.......................................................... 1,942,914 1,947,643 1,947,643 - Employee benefits....................................................... 6,528,226 6,411,906 6,411,883 23 Property and liability insurance...................................... 362,748 341,144 338,998 2,146 State and county charges................................................... 1,217,117 1,255,395 1,239,139 16,256 Debt service: _ _ Principal...................................................... ............. 5,780,265 5,792,802 5,792,802 - Interest...................................................................... Z97145 2,977,145 Z97ZI45 - TOTAL EXPENDITURES......................................... 65,133,648 65,524,659 65,102,725 421,934 EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES.................................................... (3,483,631) (3,783,631). (3,266,604) 517,027 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) Transfers in.................................................................... 1,643,904 1,643,904 1,656,438 12,534 Premium from issuance of bonds and notes.......................... 440,000 440,000 527,918 87,918 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES)........... 2,083,904 2,083,904 2,184,356 100,452 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE....................................... (1,399,727) (1,699,727) (1,082,248) 617,479 FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR........................... 4,961,262 4,961,262 4,961,262 FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR...................................... $ 3,561,535 $ 3,261,535 $ 3,879,014 $ 617,479 See notes to basic financial statements. Tount of North Andover,Massachusetts 24 Basic Financial Statements PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF FUND NET ASSETS JUNE 30,2005 Business-Type Activities-Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities- Internal Osgood Service ASSETS Water Sewer Hill Total Funds Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents................................................... $ - $ 1,995,025 $ 208,776 $ 2,203,801 $ 729,772 Restricted cash and cash equivalents...................................... 2,347,383 3,011,239 - 5,358,622 - Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectible amounts: User charges................................................................. SIZ477 827,752 - 1,640,229 Utility liens..........................._.................................... 26,332 19,506 - 45,838 Intergovernmental......................................................... - 53,873 - 53,873 - Worldng capital deposit...................................................... - - - - 78,377 Total current assets................................................... 3,186,192 5,907,395 208,776 9,302,363 808,149 Noncurrent assets: Receivables,net of allowance for uncollectible amounts: Intergovemmental......................................................... - 1,226,486 - L226,486 - Capital assets not being depreciated....................................... 152,387 2,907,761 4,089,086 7,149,234 Capital assets,net of accumulated depreciation........................ 21,931,927 19,700,584 1,392,385 43,024,896 Total noncurrent assets.............................................. 22,084,314 23,834,831 5,481,471 51,400,616 - Total assets..................................................... 25,270,506 29,742,226 5,690,247 60,702,979 808,149 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Warrants payable............................................................... 74,896 16,610 22,778 114,284 - Due to other funds............................................................. 150,442 - - 150,442 - Accrued interest................................................................. 158,762 231,950 390,712 - Accrued health claims payable............................................. - - - 1,086,101 Court judgments............................................................... 56,000 56,000 - Long-term bonds and notes payable....................................... 1,908,038 1,377,381 - 3,285,419 - Total current liabilities............................................... 2,292,138 1,681,941 22,778 3,996,857 1,086,101 Noncurrent liabilities: Court judgments............................................................... - 280,000 - 280,000 - Long-term bonds and notes payable....................................... 12,55L295 16,910,791 29,462,089 Total noncurrent habilities.......................................... 12,5M,295 17,190,794 - 29,742,089 - Total liabilities................................................ 14,843,433 18,872,735 22,778 33,738,946 1,086,101 FUND NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets,net of related debt........................... 7,624,981 5,600,529 5,481,471 18,706,981 - Unrestricted...................................................................... 2,802,092 5,268,962 185,998 8,257,052 (277,952) Total fund net assets........................................................... $ 10,427,073 $ 10,869,491 $ 5,667,469 $ 26,964,033 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 25 Basic Financial Statements PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES,EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Business-Type Activities-Enterprise Funds _._ Governmental Activities- Internal Osgood Service Water Sewer Hill Total Funds OPERATING REVENUES Charges for services.................................................................. $ 4,167,251 $ 3,777,508 $ 426,494 $ 8,371,253 $ Utility liens............................................................................. 32,893 130,283 - 163,176 Penalties and interest................................................................ 17,494 29,352 46,846 - Employer contributions................_.......................................... - - - 5,956,809 Employee contributions............................................................. - - - 1,150,326 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES.......................................... 4,217,638 3,937,143 426,494 8,581,275 7,107,135 OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of service and administration............................................... 1,528,413 154,287 344,760 2,027,460 - GLSD assessment..................................................................... - 1,034,779 - 1,034,779 Repairs and maintenance........................................................... 80,309 38,310 12,044 130,663 Depreciation........................................................................... 546,743 812 586 59,824 1,419,i53 - Employeebenefits.................................................................... - - - - 6,559,364 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES............................................ 2,155,465 2,039,962 416,628 4,612055 6,559,364 OPERATING INCOME(LOSS)............................................... 2,062,173 1,897,181 9,866 3,969,220 547,771 NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSES) Intergovernmental.................................................................... 9,750 261,612 - 271,362 - Investment income................................................................... - 898 898 12,773 Interest expense....................................................................... (605,928) (782,689) TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSES),NET......... (596,178) (520,179) _ (1,11fi,357) 12,773 INCOME(LOSS)BEFORE TRANSFERS................................... 1,465,995 1,377,002 9,866 2,852,863 560,544 TRANSFERS Transfers out... (601,277) (209,488) (85,9591 (896,724) CHANGE IN FUND NET ASSETS................................................... 864,718 1,167,514 (76,093) 1,956,139 560,544 FUND NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR................................. 9,562,355 9,701,977 5,743,562 25,007,894 (838,496) FUND NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR............................................ $ 10,427,073 $ 10,869,491 $ 5,667A69 $ 26,964,033 $ {277 952) See notes to basic financial statements. Toum of North Andover,Massaclaasetts 26 Basic Financial Statements PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Business-T a Activities-Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities- Internal Osgood Service Water Sewer Hill Total Funds CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers and users................................................................ $ 4,361,721 $ 4,052,436 $ 426,494 $ 8,840,651 $ 1,150,326 Receipts from interfund services provided....................................................... - - - - 5,956,809 Payments to vendors................................................................................... (910,815) (1,291,799) (181,878) (2,384,492) (6,732,660) Payments to employees.................................. (707,079) (235,951) -_(163,369) (1,106,398) NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES............................................. 2,743,827 2,524,686 81,248 5,349,761 374A75 CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING ACTIVITIES Transfers out............................................................................................ (601,277) (209A88) (85,959) (896,724) Advances from other funds.......................................................................... 150,442 - 150,442 CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from the issuance of bonds and notes................................................. 2,432,000 1,633,000 4,065,000 Acquisition and construction ofcapital assets................................................... (1,252,126) (1,323,267) (95,034) (2,670,427) Principal payments on bonds and notes.......................................................... (1,767,510) (1,159,959) (2,927,469) Interest expense................................................. ......... (529,161) (515,177) (1,044,338) NET CASH FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES........ (1,116,7971 (1,36SA03) (95,034) (2,577,234) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Investment income..................................................................................... - 898 - 898 12,773 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........................................., 1,176,195 950,693 (99,745) 2,027,143 387,249 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (Includes$1,073,828 and$$685,822 reported as restricted in the water and sewer enterprise funds,respectively)........................................................ 1,171,188 4,055,571 308,521 5,535,280 342,524 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR (Includes$2,347,383 and$3,011,239 reported as restricted in the water and sewer enterprise funds,respectively)................................................ $ 2,347,383 $ 5,006,264 $ 208,776 $ 7,562,423 $ 729,772 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME(LOSS)TO NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income(loss)............................................................................... $ 2,062,I73 $ 1,897,181 $ 9,866 $ 3,969,220 $ 547,771 Adjustments to reconcile operating income(Toss)to net cash from operating activities: Depreciation......................................................................................... 546,743 812,586 59,824 1,4I9,153 - Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable........................................................................... 144,083 115,293 - 259,376 Workingcapital deposit...................................................................... - - - (5,M7) Warrants payable...................._........................................................ (9,172) (244,374) I1,558 (241,988) (340536) Accrued health claims payable............................................................. 172,587 Court iudgments.............................................................................. (56,000) (56,000) Total adjustments......................................................................... 681,654 627505 71,382 1,380,541 (173,296) NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES $ 2,743,827 $ 2,524,686 $ 81,248 $ 5,349,761 $ 374,475 NONCASH INVESTING,CAPITAL AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES Intergovernmental debt subsidies(MWPA7)................................................... $ - $ 313,184 $ $ 313,184 $ - Net amortization of deferred charges............................................................. 74,671 6,752 81,423 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 27 Basic Firuracial5tatemertts FIDUCIARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS JUNE 30,2005 Private Purpose Agency ASSETS Trust Funds Funds Cash and cash equivalents....................................................... $ 67,025 $ 4,922,112 LIABILITIES Warrantspayable.............................................................. - 739 Liabilities due depositors.................................................... - 4,921,373 Total liabilities.............................................................. - 4,922,112 NET ASSETS Held in trust for other purposes............................................ $ 67,025 $ - See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 28 Basic Financial Statements FIDUCIARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN FIDUCIARY NET ASSETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DUNE 30,2005 Private Purpose Trust Funds ADDITIONS Net investment income: Interest.................................................................................. $ 907 NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR......................................... 66,118 NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR.................................................... $ 67,025 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover Massachusetts 29 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 NOTE 1-SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES A. General The basic financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America(GAAP). The Governmental Accounting Standards Board(GASB)is the standard- setting body for establishing governmental accounting and financial reporting principles. The significant accounting policies are described herein. B. Reporting Entity The Town of North Andover,Massachusetts(Town)is a municipal corporation that is governed by an elected Board of Selectmen. For financial reporting purposes,the basic financial statements include all funds,organizations,agencies,boards, commissions and institutions that are not legally separate from the Town. The Town has also considered all potential component units for which it is financially accountable as well as other organizations for which the nature and/or significance of their relationship with the Town are such that exclusion would cause the Town's basic financial statements to be misleading or incomplete. It has been determined that there are no component units that require inclusion in the basic financial statements. Joint Venture A joint venture is an organization(resulting from a contractual arrangement)that is owned,operated or governed by two or more participants as a separate and specific activity subject to joint control in which the participants retain an ongoing financial interest or ongoing financial responsibility. Joint control means that no single participant has the ability to unilaterally control the financial or operating policies of the joint venture. The Town participates in the following joint ventures with other municipalities to pool resources and share the costs,risks and rewards of providing goods and services to venture participants directly,or for the benefit of the general public or specified recipients. North East Solid Waste Committee(NESWC) NESWC represents 23 communities in all matters related to solid waste disposal at a regional waste-to-energy facility Iocated within the Town. In accordance with a depository agreement,NESWC was granted control over various funds received from the contractual communities. As of June 30,2005,the Towns equity interest in the operation of NESWC totaled$599,290 and is reported in the general fund. The existing agreement with NESWC will terminate pursuant to its terms on September 25,2005. As a result,the Town has entered into a five-year solid waste disposal contract with Wheelabrator North Andover,Inc. (WNAI) that begins when the agreement with NESWC terminates. The Towns investment in NESWC,at the date of termination,is anticipated to be distributed to the Town by January 2006. As host community of the waste-to-energy facility(owned and operated by WNAI),the Town.receives a "Payment in Lieu of Taxes(PILOT)" that is equal to$2.05 for each ton of waste processed. This amount is adjusted annually for changes in the Boston consumer price index and totaled approximately$1,199,000 during fiscal year 2005. Complete financial statements for NESWC can be obtained directly from their administrative office located at 67 South Bedford Street,Burlington,Massachusetts 01803. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 30 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Greater Lawrence Sanitary District(GLSD) GLSD operates a wastewater treatment plant for five member communities and is located within the Town. The GLSD is governed by a seven member board consisting of one appointed representative from the Town. The Town is indirectly liable for the GLSD's debt and other expenditures and is assessed annually for its share of operating and capital costs. For the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,the Towri s assessment was approximately $1,035,000. Separate financial statements may be obtained by writing to the Treasurer of the GLSD at 240 Charles Street,North Andover,MA 01845. Greater Lawrence Regional Technical Vocational School(GLWTVS) The GLWTVS is governed by a seven member school committee consisting of one elected representative from the Town. The Town is indirectly liable for the GLWTVS' debt and other expenditures and is assessed annually for its share of operating and capital costs. For the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,the Town's assessment was approximately$99,000. Separate financial statements may be obtained by writing to the Treasurer of the GLWTVS at 57 River Road,Andover,MA 01801. C. Government--Wide and Fund Financial Statements Government-Wide Financial Statements The government-wide financial statements(statement of net assets and the statement of activities)report information on all non-fiduciary activities of the primary government and its component units. Governmental activities,which are primarily supported by taxes and intergovernmental revenues,are reported separately from business-type activities,which are primarily supported by user fees. Fund Financial Statements Separate financial statements are provided for governmental funds,proprietary funds,and fiduciary funds,even though fiduciary funds are excluded from the government-wide financial statements. Major individual governmental funds and major individual enterprise funds are reported as separate columns in the fund financial statements. Nonmajor funds are aggregated and displayed in a single column. Internal service funds and fiduciary funds are reported by fund type. D. Measurement Focus,Basis of Accounting and Basis of Presentation Government Wide and Fund Financial Statements The government-wide and enterprise fund financial statements apply all applicable Financial Accounting Standards Board(FASB)pronouncements issued on or prior to November 30,1989,unless those pronouncements conflict with or contradict GASB pronouncements. Government-Wide Financial Statements The government-wide financial statements are reported using the economic resources measurement focus and the accrual basis of accounting. Under this method,revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when the liabilities are incurred. Real estate and personal property taxes are recognized as revenues in the fiscal year for which they are levied. Grants and similar items are recognized as revenue as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 31 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 The statement of activities demonstrates the degree to which the direct expenses of a function or segment are offset by program revenues. Direct expenses are those that are clearly identifiable with a specific function or segment. Program revenues include the following: ➢ Charges to customers or applicants who purchase,use,or directly benefit from goods,services,or privileges provided by a given function or segment. ➢ Grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the operational requirements of a specific function or segment. ➢ Grants and contributions that are restricted to meeting the capital requirements of a specific function or segment. Taxes and other items not identifiable as program revenues are reported as general revenues. Except for charges between the general fund and enterprise funds,the effect of interfund activity has been eliminated from the government-wide financial statements. Elimination of these charges would distort the direct costs and program revenues reported for the functions affected. Fund Financial Statement Governmental funds financial statements are reported using the flow of current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting,revenues are recognized when susceptible to accrual(i.e.,measurable and available). Measurable means the amount of the transaction can be determined and available means collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to pay Iiabilities of the current period. Expenditures are recorded when the related fund liability is incurred,except for unmatured interest on general long-term debt which is recognized when due,and certain compensated absences,claims and judgments which are recognized when the obligations are expected to be liquidated with current expendable available resources. Real estate and personal property tax revenues are considered available if they are collected within 60-days after the end of the fiscal year. Investment income is susceptible to accrual. Other receipts and tax revenues become measurable and available when the cash is received and are recognized as revenue at that time. Entitlements and shared revenues are recorded at the time of receipt or earlier if the susceptible to accrual criteria is met. Expenditure driven grants recognize revenue when the qualifying expenditures are incurred and all other grant requirements are met. The following major governmental funds are reported: The general fund is the primary operating fund. It is used to account for all financial resources,except those required to be accounted for in another fund. The stabilization fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the accumulation of resources to provide general and/or capital reserves. Use of this fund is subject to Town Meeting approval. The community presentation fund is a special revenue fund used to account for the 3% local real estate tax surcharge on nonexempt property(and matching state trust fund distribution)that can be used for open space,historic resource and affordable housing purposes. Property exempt from the surcharge consists of the first$7 00,000 of all residential property and also property owned by low income or seniors with a low or moderate income as defined by Massachusetts Department of Revenue(DOR)guidelines. Disbursements from this fund must originate from the Community Preservation Committee and be approved by Town Meeting. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 32 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 The school construction project fund is a capital projects fund used to account for financial resources to expand and upgrade the school facilities. The nonmajor governmental funds consist of other special revenue,capital projects and permanent funds that are aggregated and presented in the nonmajor governmental funds column on the governmental funds financial statements. The following describes the general use of these fund types: The special revenue fund is used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources(other than capital projects funds or permanent funds)that are restricted by law or administrative action to expenditures for specified purposes. The capital projects fiend is used to account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition or construction of major capital facilities(other than those financed by enterprise funds). The permanent fund is used to account for financial resources that are Iegally restricted to the extent that only earnings,and not principal,may be used for purposes that support governmental programs. Proprietary fund financial statements are reported using the flow of economic resources measurement focus and use the accrual basis of accounting,whereby revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when the liabilities are incurred. Proprietary funds distinguish operating revenues and expenses from nonoperating items. Operating revenues and expenses generally result from providing services and producing and delivering goods in connection with the proprietary funds principal ongoing operations. All revenues and expenses not meeting this definition are reported as nonoperating revenues and expenses. The following major proprietary funds are reported: The water enterprise fund is used to account for the water activities. The sewer enterprise fund is used to account for the sewer activities. The Osgood Hill enterprise fund is used to account for the operation of Osgood Hill Estate activities. Additionally,the following proprietary fund type is reported: The internal service fund is used to account for the financing of services provided by one department to other departments or governmental units. This fund is used to account for risk financing activities related to employees'health insurance. Fiduciary fund financial statements are reported using the flow of economic resources measurement focus and use the accrual basis of accounting. Fiduciary funds are used to account for assets held in a trustee capacity for others that cannot be used to support the government's programs. The following fiduciary fund types are reported: The private-purpose trust fund is used to account for trust arrangements,other than those properly reported in the permanent fund,under which principal and investment income exclusively benefits individuals,private organizations,or other governments. The agency fund is used to account for assets held in a custodial capacity. Such assets consist primarily of performance bonds and bid deposits. Agency funds do not present the results of operations or have a measurement focus. Town.of North Andover,Massachusetts 33 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 E. Cash and Investments Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements Cash and cash equivalents are considered to be cash on hand,demand deposits and short-term investments with an original maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition. Investments are carried at fair value. F. Accounts Receivable Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements The recognition of revenue related to accounts receivable reported in the government-wide financial statements and fund financial statements are reported under the accrual basis of accounting and the modified accrual basis of accounting,respectively. Real Estate Taxes,Personal Property Taxes and Tax Liens Real estate and personal property taxes are levied and based on values assessed on January V1 of every year. Assessed values are established by the Board of Assessor's for 100% of the estimated fair market value. Taxes are due on August 15t,November 1st,February lst and May 1st and are subject to penalties and interest if they are not paid by the respective due date. Real estate tax liens are processed approximately one-year after the close of the valuation year on delinquent properties and are recorded as receivables in the fiscal year they are processed. Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes Motor vehicle excise taxes are assessed annually for each vehicle registered in the Town and are recorded as receivables in the fiscal year of the levy. The Commonwealth is responsible for reporting the number of vehicles registered and the fair values of those vehicles to the Town. The tax calculation is the fair value of the vehicle multiplied by$25 per$1,000 of value. Community Preservation Surcharges Community preservation surcharges are levied annually and at a rate of 3% of residents'real estate tax bills with exemptions for the first$100,000 of residential property and property owned by qualified persons with low income and seniors(50+)with low or moderate income as defined by DOR guidelines. The surcharge is due with the real estate tax on August 151,November 1st,February 151 and May 1st and are subject to penalties and interest if they are not paid by the respective due date. Overdue surcharges are included on the tax liens processed on delinquent real estate taxes. Surcharges are recorded as receivables in the fiscal year of the levy. Water and Sewer User Charges and Utility Liens User fees are levied monthly based on individual meter readings and are subject to penalties and interest if they are not paid by the respective due date. Water and sewer liens are processed approximately six months after the end of the fiscal year and are included as a lien on the property owner's tax bill. Water and sewer charges and liens are recorded as receivables in the fiscal year of the levy. Departmental and Other Departmental and other receivables primarily consist primarily of amounts due from ambulance charges and police details. These receivables are recorded when the applicable service has been performed. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 34 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Intergovernmental Various state and federal operating and capital grants are applied for and received annually. For non- expenditure driven grants,revenue is recognized as soon as all eligibility requirements imposed by the provider have been met. For expenditure driven grants,revenue is recognized when the qualifying expenditures are incurred and all other grant requirements are met. G. Allowance for Uncollectible Amounts The allowance for uncollectible amounts is estimated based on historical trends and specific account analysis for the following accounts receivable: ➢ Personal property taxes ➢ Motor vehicle and other excise taxes ➢ Departmental and other The following types of accounts receivable are secured via the lien process and are considered 100% collectible. Accordingly,an allowance for uncollectible amounts is not reported. ➢ Real estate taxes ➢ Tax and utility liens ➢ Community preservation surcharges ➢ User charges Intergovernmental receivables are considered 100% collectible. H. Inventories Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements Inventories are recorded as expenditures at the time of purchase. Such inventories are not material in total to the government-wide and fund financial statements and therefore are not reported. I. Restricted Assets Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements Assets are reported as restricted when limitations on their use change the nature of the availability of the asset. Such constraints are either externally imposed by creditors,contributors,grantors,or laws of other governments, or are imposed by law through constitutional provisions or enabling legislation. 1. Capital Assets Government-Wide and Proprietary-Fund Financial Statements Capital assets,which consist of Iand,land improvements,buildings and improvements,machinery and equipment,library books,vehicles,treatment plants,pump stations,reservoirs,infrastructure(e.g.,roads,water mains,sewer mains,and similar items)and construction-in-progress,are reported in the applicable governmental or business-type activities column of the government-wide financial statements. Capital assets are recorded at historical cost or at estimated historical cost if actual historical cost is not available. Donated capital assets are recorded at the estimated fair market value at the date of donation. Except for capital assets of the governmental activities column in the government-wide financial statements,construction period interest is capitalized on constructed capital assets. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 35 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 All purchases and construction costs in excess of$10,000 are capitalized at the date of acquisition or construction, respectively,with expected useful lives of greater than one year. Capital assets(excluding land) are depreciated on a straight-line basis. The estimated useful lives of capital assets are as follows: Estimated Useful Life Capital Asset Type (in years) Land improvements.............................. 20-30 Buildings and improvements.................. 7-50 Machinery and equipment..................... 3-20 Library books...................................... 10 Vehicles.............................................. 5 Treatment plants.................................. 10-40 Pump stations...................................... 20-40 Reservoirs........................................... 20-40 Infrastructure...................................... 20-60 The cost of normal maintenance and repairs that do not add to the value of the assets or materially extend asset lives are not capitalized and are treated as expenses when incurred. Improvements are capitalized. Governmental Fund Financial Statements Capital asset costs are recorded as expenditures in the acquiring fund in the fiscal year of the purchase. K. Interfund Receivables and Payables During the course of its operations,transactions occur between and within funds that may result in amounts owed between funds. Government-Wide Financial Statements Transactions of a buyer/seller nature between and within governmental funds are eliminated from the governmental activities in the statement of net assets. Any residual balances outstanding between the governmental activities and business-type activities are reported in the statement of net assets as"internal balances". Fund Financial Statements Transactions of a buyer/seller nature between and within funds are not eliminated from the individual fund statements. Receivables and payables resulting from these transactions are classified as"Due from other funds" or"Due to other funds" on the balance sheet. L. Intet fund Transfers During the course of its operations,resources are permanently reallocated between and within funds. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 36 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Government-Wide Financial Statements Transfers between and within governmental funds are eliminated from the governmental activities in the statement of net assets. Any residual balances outstanding between the governmental activities and business- type activities are reported in the statement of activities as"Transfers,net". Fund Financial Statements Transfers between and within funds are not eliminated from the individual fund statements and are reported as transfers in and transfers out. M. Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue at the fund financial statement level represents billed receivables that do not meet the available criterion in accordance with the current financial resources measurement focus and the modified accrual basis of accounting. Deferred revenue is recognized as revenue in the conversion to the government-wide financial statements(full accrual). N. Net Assets and Fund Equity Government-Wide Financial Statements(Net Assets). Net assets are reported as restricted when amounts are restricted by outside parties for a specific future use. Net assets have been"restricted"for the following: "Community preservation" represents amounts restricted for the purpose of acquiring land for conservation, recreational,and affordable housing purposes. "Permanent funds-expendable" represents amounts held in trust for which the expenditures are restricted by various trust agreements. "Permanent funds--nonexpendable" represents amounts held in trust for which only investment earnings may be expended. "Other specific purposes"represents restrictions placed on assets from outside parties. Fund Financial Statements(Fund Balances) Fund balances are reserved for amounts that are not available for appropriation or are legally restricted by outside parties for a specific future use. Designations of fund balance represent tentative management plans that are subject to change. Fund balances have been"reserved for"the following: "Encumbrances and continuing appropriations"represents amounts obligated under purchase orders,contracts and other commitments for expenditures that are being carried over to the ensuing fiscal year. "Perpetual permanent funds"represents amounts held in trust for which only investment earnings may be expended. "Other specific purposes"represents restrictions placed on assets from outside parties. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 37 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Fund balances have been"designated for" the following: "Subsequent year's expenditures" represents amounts appropriated for the fiscal year 2006 operating budget. "Investment in joint venture"represents the Town's equity interest in the operation of NESWC. O. Long-term Debt Government-Wide and Proprietary Fund Financial Statements Long-term debt is reported as liabilities in the government-wide and proprietary fund statements of net assets. Material bond premiums and discounts are deferred and amortized over the Iife of the bonds using the straight- line method. Bonds payable are reported net of the applicable bond premium or discount. Governmental Fund Financial Statements The face amount of governmental funds long-term debt is reported as other financing sources when the debt is issued. Bond premiums and discounts,as well as issuance costs,are recognized in the current period. Bond premiums are reported as other financing sources and bond discounts are reported as other financing uses. Issuance costs,whether or not withheld from the actual bond proceeds received,are reported as general government expenditures. P. .investment Income Excluding the permanent funds,investment income derived from major and nonmajor governmental funds is Iegally assigned to the general fund unless otherwise directed by Massachusetts General Law(MGL). Q. Compensated Absences Employees are granted vacation and sick leave in varying amounts based on collective bargaining agreements, state laws and executive policies. Government-Wide and Proprietary Fund Financial Statements Vested or accumulated vacation and sick Ieave are reported as liabilities and expensed as incurred. Governmental Fund Financial Statements Vested or accumulated vacation and sick leave,which will be liquidated with expendable available financial resources,are reported as expenditures and fund liabilities upon employee retirements and resignations. R. Post Retirement Benefits Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements In addition to providing pension benefits,health insurance coverage is provided(on a pay-as-you-go basis)for retired employees and their survivors in accordance with MGL Chapter 32. These costs are recognized by recording the employer's 65% share of insurance premiums in the general fund in the fiscal year paid. For the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,this expenditure totaled approximately$314,000. There were approximately 132 participants eligible to receive benefits at June 30,2005. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 38 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 S. Use of Estimates Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements The preparation of basic financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure for contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the basic financial statements and the reported amounts of the revenues and expenditures/expenses during the fiscal year. Actual results could vary from estimates that were used. T. Total Column Government-Wide Financial Statements The total column presented on the government-wide financial statements represents consolidated financial information. Fund Financial Statements The total column presented on the fund financial statements is presented only to facilitate financial analysis. Data in this column is not the equivalent of consolidated financial information. NOTE 2-STEWARDSHIP,COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY A. Budgetary Information Municipal Law requires the adoption of a balanced budget that is approved by Town Meeting vote. The Finance Committee presents an annual budget to Town Meeting,which includes estimates of revenues and other financing sources and recommendations of expenditures and other financing uses. Town Meeting,which has full authority to amend and/or reject the budget or any line item,adopts the expenditure budget by majority vote. Increases or transfers between and within departments subsequent to the approval of the annual budget,requires majority approval via Special Town Meeting and are included in the final budget. The majority of appropriations are non-continuing which lapse at the end of each fiscal year. Others are continuing appropriations for which the governing body has authorized that an unspent balance from a prior fiscal year be carried forward and made available for spending in the current fiscal year. These carry forwards are included as part of the subsequent fiscal year's original budget. Generally,expenditures may not exceed the level of spending(salaries,expenses and capital)authorized for an appropriation account. However,the Town is statutorily required to pay debt service,regardless of whether such amounts are appropriated. An annual budget is adopted for the general fund in conformity with the guidelines described above. The original fiscal year 2005 approved budget for the general fund authorized$65,133,648 in appropriations,prior year encumbrances and other amounts to be raised. During fiscal year 2005,supplemental appropriations totaling$391,011 were authorized. The Accountant's office has the responsibility to ensure that budgetary control is maintained. Budgetary control is exercised through the accounting system. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 39 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 B. Budgetary-GAAP Reconcitiation For budgetary financial reporting purposes,the Uniform Massachusetts Accounting System basis of accounting (established by the Commonwealth)is followed,which differs from the GAAP basis of accounting. A reconciliation of budgetary-basis to GAAP-basis results for the general fund for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2005,is presented below: Revenues Expenditures Budgetary basis as reported on the statement of revenues,expenditures and changes in fund balance-budget and actual....................................... $ 61,836,121 $ 65,102,725 Adjustments Net change in recording 60-day receipts...................... 74,972 - Net change in recording tax refunds payable................ (52,155) - To record activity for MTRS on-behalf payments........... 4,101,000 4,101,000 Net change in recording other revenues....................... (153,939) - Net change in recording short-term interest accrual....... - 300,727 Net change in recording other expenditures.................. - 358,654 GAAP basis as reported on the statement of revenues, expenditures and changes in fund balances.................. $ 65,805,999 $ 69,863,106 C. Fund Deficits At June 30,2005,the following fund deficits exist: Fund Amount Funding Source School Construction capital project(major fund)................ $ (32,735,565) Issuance of long-term debt Community preservation special revenue(major fund) .......... (498,528) Issuance of long-term debt Health insurance internal service fund............................ (277,952) Employer contributions School cafeteria revolving special revenue....................... (253,050) User charges Highway improvements special revenue......................... (195,335) Available funds Building permits GLSD special revenue.......................... (28,460) Available funds Drug free school special revenue.................................... (16,250) State grant Title V special revenue................................................. (12,705) Federal grant SPED program special revenue...................................... (11,822) Federal grant Extra stipends special revenue....................................... (11,342) Available funds Teachers training math/science special revenue................ (10,203) Federal grant Alternative high school special revenue........................... (9,671) Federal grant Partnership award special revenue................................. (3,767) State grant NOTE 3-DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS The municipal finance laws of the Commonwealth authorize the Town to invest temporarily idle cash in bank term deposits and certificates of deposits,and treasury and agency obligations of the United States government, with maturities of one year or less;U.S. treasury or agency repurchase agreements with maturities of not more than 90 days;money market accounts;and the state treasurer's investment pool-the Massachusetts Municipal Depository Trust(MMDT). Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 40 Basic Financiat Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 The MMDT meets the criteria of an external investment pool and operates in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations. The Treasurer of the Commonwealth serves as Trustee. The reported value of the pool is the same as the fair value of pool shares. A cash and investment pool is maintained that is available for use by all funds with unrestricted cash and investments. The deposits and investments of private purpose trust funds are held separately from other Town funds. Deposits-Custodial Credit Risk Custodial credit risk for deposits is the risk that,in the event of a bank failure,the Town's deposits may not be recovered. The Town does not have a policy for custodial credit risk of deposits. As of June 30,2005,$22,170,243 of the Town's bank balance of$24,122,059 was uninsured and uncollateralized. Investments Summary The Towes investments at June 30,2005 are presented below. All investments are presented by investment type, with debt securities presented by maturity. Investment Maturities Fair Less Than Investment Type Value 1 Year Debt Securities: U.S.Treasuries............................ $ 119,132 $ 119,132 Money market mutual funds......... 108,727 108,727 Repurchase agreements................ 332,190 332,190 Total debt securities................... 560,049 $ 560,049 Other Investments: External investment pools............. 10,135,533 Equity mutual funds.................... 123,028 Total other investments............... 10,258,561 Total investments........................ $ 10,818,610 Investments-Interest Rate Risk of Debt Securities Interest rate risk for debt securities is the risk that changes in interest rates of debt securities will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. The Town does not have a policy for interest rate risk of debt securities. Investments-Custodial Credit Risk Custodial credit risk for investments is the risk that,in the event of the failure of the counterparty,the Town will not be able to recover the value of its investments or collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside party. The Town does not have a policy for custodial credit risk of investments. As of June 30,2005,$683,077 of the Town's investments of$10,818,610 was uninsured,not registered in the name of the Town,held by counterparty and exposed to custodial credit risk as follows: Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 41 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Fair Investment Type Value U.S.Treasuries............................ $ 119,132 Money market mutual funds......... 108,727 Repurchase agreements................ 332,190 Equity mutual funds.................... 123,028 Total...................•...................... $ 683,077 Investments-Credit Risk of Debt Securities Credit risk for debt securities is the risk that an issuer or other counterparty to a debt security will not fulfill its obligations. The Town does not have a policy for credit risk of debt securities. As of June 30,2005,the credit quality ratings of the Town's debt securities are as follows: Quality Ratings Fair Investment Type Value AAA Unrated Money market mutual funds........ $ 108,727 $ 108,727 $ - Repurchase agreements.............. 332,190 332,190 - ExternaI investment pools........... 10,135,533 - 10,135,533 Total........................................ $ 10,576,450 $ 440,917 $ 10,135,533 *Per the rating scale of Standard and Poor's(a national credit rating organization) NOTE 4--ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE At June 30,2005,receivables for the individual major governmental funds and nonmajor governmental,internal service,and fiduciary funds in the aggregate,including the applicable allowances for uncollectible amounts,are as follows: Allowance Gross for Net Amount Uncollectibles Amount Receivables: Real estate and personal property taxes......... $ 906,439 $ - $ 906,439 Tax liens................................................... 1,259,459 - 1,259,459 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes.............. 566,674 (319,743) 246,931 Community preservation surcharges............. 14,103 - 14,103 Departmental and other.............................. 407,659 (179,737) 227,922 Intergovernmental..................................... 51,165,973 - 51,165,973 $ 54,320,307 $ (499,480) $ 53,820,827 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 42 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 At June 30,2005,receivables for the water and sewer enterprise funds consist of the following: Allowance Gross for Net Amount Uncollectibles Amount Receivables: User charges............................................. $ 1,640,229 $ - $ 1,640,229 Utility liens............................................... 45,838 - 45,838 lntergovernmentaI..................................... 1,280,359 - 1,280,359 $ 2,966,426 $ - $ 2,966,426 Governmental funds report deferred revenue in connection with receivables and other assets(tax foreclosures)for revenues that are not considered to be available to liquidate liabilities of the current period. The following identifies the various components of deferred revenue reported in the governmental funds: Community School General Preservation Construction Fund Fund Major Fund(Major) Total Receivable Type: Real estate and personal property taxes.............. $ 654,442 $ - $ - $ 654,442 Tax and utility liens......................................... 1,259,459 - - 1,259,459 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes................... 246,931 - - 246,931 Community preservation surcharges.................. - 14,104 - 14,104 Departmental and other................................... 176,708 - - 176,708 Intergovernmental(state school construction)...... 15,218,320 - 34,618,264 49,836,584 Intergovernmental(CPA state match)................. - 1,051,237 - 1,051,237 Tax foreclosures.............................................. 216,078 - - 216,078 Total........................................................... $ 17,771,938 $ 1,065,341 $ 34,618,264 $ 53,455,543 The Commonwealth has approved school construction assistance. The assistance program,which is administered by the Massachusetts School Building Authority(MSBA),provides resources for future debt service of general obligation school bonds outstanding. During fiscal year 2005,approximately$2,120,000 of such assistance was received. Approximately$20,834,000 will be received in future fiscal years. Of this amount,approximately $5,616,000 represents reimbursement of long-term interest costs,and approximately$15,218,000 represents reimbursement of approved construction costs. Accordingly,a$15,218,320 intergovernmental receivable and corresponding deferred revenue have been reported in the governmental fund financial statements. The deferred revenue has been recognized as revenue in the conversion to the government-wide financial statements. Subsequent to year-end,the MSBA authorized reimbursement of 75% of the$34,618,264 school building assistance award for the North Andover High School Project. The balance of the award is payable upon final audit of the project costs. An intergovernmental receivable and corresponding deferred revenue in the amount of $34,618,264 have been recorded in the school construction project major fund. The full amount of the grant award has been recognized as revenue(education capital grants and contributions)in the government-wide financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 43 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 NOTE 5-CAPITAL ASSETS Capital asset activity for the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,was as follows: Beginning Ending Balance Increases Decreases Balance Governmental Activities: Capital assets not being depreciated: Land........................................................... $ 13,553,385 $ 2,650,125 $ - $ 16,203,510 Construction in progress................................. 3,937,787 1,765,568 - 5,703,355 Total capital assets not being depreciated...... 17,491,172 4,415,693 - 21,906,865 Capital assets being depreciated: Land improvements....................................... 2,717,500 - - 2,717,500 Buildings and improvements........................... 109,809,518 5,494,121 - 115,303,639 Machinery and equipment.............................. 7,425,952 450,342 (113,257) 7,763,037 ` Library books............................................... 3,510,127 76,223 - 3,586,350 Vehicles....................................................... 1,330,323 1,098,770 (48,000) 2,381,093 Infrastructure............................................... 29,248,130 926,877 - 30,175,007 Total capital assets being depreciated........... 154,041,550 8,046,333 (161,257) 161,926,626 Less accumulated de reciation for: Land improvements....................................... (1,229,638) (135,875) - (1,365,513) Buildings and improvements........................... (23,241,757) (2,939,799) - (26,181,556) Machinery and equipment.............................. (4,579,991) (445,708) 113,257 (4,912,442) Library books............................................... (2,948,824) (119,672) - (3,068,496) Vehicles....................................................... (1,097,242) (205,102) 48,000 (1,254,344) Infrastructure............................................... (9,272,463) (1,030,067) - (10 302,530) Total accumulated depreciation................... (42,369,915) (4,876,223) 161,257 (47,084,881) Total capital assets being depreciated,net............... 111,671,635 3,170,110 - 114,841,745 Total governmental activities capital assets,net........ $ 129,162,807 $ 7,585,803 $ - $ 136,748,610 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 44 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Beginning Ending Balance Increases Decreases Balance Business-Type Activities: Ca ital assets not being depreciated: Land........................................................... $ 6,027,262 $ 70,000 $ - $ 6,097,262 Construction in progress................................. 979,952 72,020 - 1,051,972 Total capital assets not being depreciated...... 7,007,214 142,020 - 7,149,234 Capital assets being depreciated: Land improvements....................................... 216,259 - - 216,259 Buildings and improvements........................... 1,446,406 95,034 - 1,541,440 Machinery and equipment.............................. 1,430,972 32,116 - 1,463,088 Vehicles....................................................... 197,671 180,412 - 378,083 Treatment plants........................................... 16,573,234 - - 16,573,234 Pump stations............................................... 2,966,257 - - 2,966,257 Reservoirs.................................................... 1,477,296 - - 1,477,296 Infrastructure............................................... 35,025,231 2,220,845 - 37,246,076 Total capital assets being depreciated........... 59,333,326 2,528,407 - 61,861,733 Less accumulated depreciation for: Land improvements....................................... (35,394) (9,047) - (44,441) Buildings and improvements........................... (280,330) (47,696) - (328,026) Machinery and equipment.............................. (476,793) (93,203) - (569,996) Vehicles....................................................... (170,035) (28,204) - (198,239) Treatment plants........................................... (6,695,258) (452,258) - (7,147,516) Pump stations............................................... (1,286,378) (115,656) - (1,402,034) Reservoirs.................................................... (770,934) (52,321) - (823,255) Infrastructure............................................... (7,702,362) (620,768) - (8,323,330) Total accumulated depreciation................... (17,417,684) (1,419,153) - (18,836,837) Total capital assets being depreciated,net............... 41,913,642 1,109,254 - 43,024,896 Total business-type activities capital assets,net........ $ 48,922,856 $ 1,251,274 $ - $ 50,174,130 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 45 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Depreciation expense was charged to functions/programs of the primary government as follows: Governmental Activities: General government.................................................... $ 24,725 ................. Public safety............................................................... 354,170 Education.................................................................. 2,844,508 Public works............................................................... 1,208,094 Health and human services........................................... 127,200 Culture and recreation................................................. 317,526 Total depreciation expense-governmental activities.............. $ 4,876,223 Business-Type Activities: Water........................................................................ $ 546,743 Sewer........................................................................ 812,586 Osgood Hill................................................................ 59,824 Total depreciation expense-business-type activities.............. $ 1,419,153 NOTE 6-INTERFUND TRANSFERS Interfund transfers for the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,are summarized as follows: Transfers In: General Transfers Out: Fund Nonmajor Governmental Funds...... $ 759,714 (1) Water Enterprise Fund.................. 601,277 (2) Sewer Enterprise Fund.................. 209,488 (3) Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund.......... 85,959 (3) $ 1,656,438 (1) Represents budgeted transfer from trash fee stabilization fund for funding of fiscal year 2005 operating budget($747,180)and close out of various special revenue funds($12,534). (2) Represents budgeted transfer for indirect costs($478,076)and repayment of a transfer of funds from the general fund to the water enterprise fund in fiscal year 1999($123,201). (3) Represents budgeted transfer for indirect costs, Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 46 Basic Financiat Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 NOTE 7-SHORT-TERM FINANCING Short-term debt may be authorized and issued to fund the following: • Current operating costs prior to the collection of revenues through issuance of revenue anticipation notes (RAN)or tax anticipation notes(TAN). • Capital project costs and other approved expenditures incurred prior to obtaining permanent financing through issuance of bond anticipation notes(BAN)or grant anticipation notes(GAN). Short-term loans are general obligations and carry maturity dates that are limited by statute. Interest expenditures/expenses for short-term borrowings are accounted for in the general fund,community preservation fund and enterprise funds. Details related to the short-term debt activity for the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,is as follows: Notes Payable-Governmental Funds Origination Maturity Interest Balance at Balance at Type Description Date Date Rate 6/30/2004 Increases Decreases 6/30/2005 BAN School Construction/Equipment..................... 10/10/03 10/8/04 1.75% 35,078,917 (35,078,917) BAN Land Acquisition/CPA................................. 10/10/03 10/8/04 1.75% 1,921,083 (1,921,083) BAN School Construction/Capital Projects............... 6/29/04 7/6/05 3.00% 6,643,261 (6,643,261) BAN High School Construction.............................. 10/7/04 10/7/05 1.78% - 39,350,917 (3,000,000) 36,350,917 BAN Land Acquisition/CPA................................. l0/7/o4 10/7/05 1.78% - 4,571,083 - 4,571,083 Total.I..................... ............ ............... $ 43,643,261 $ 43,922,000 $ (46,643,261) $ 40,922,000 Notes Payable-Enterprise Funds Origination Maturity Interest Balance at Balance at Type Description Date Date Rate 6/30/2004 Increases Decreases 6/30/2005 BAN Water Capital Projects.,.................... 6/29/04 7/6/05 3.00% $ 510,000 $ $ (510,000) $ - BAN Sewer Capital Projects................................... 6/29/04 7/6/05 3.00% M6,739 (346,739) Total........................................................ $ 856,739 $ $ (856,739) $ Subsequent Events On July 1,2005,the Town issued$7,500,000 of general obligation bonds. The proceeds of the bonds were used to retire the school construction/capital projects,water capital projects and sewer capital projects BAN's outstanding at June 30,2005. Accordingly,the$7,500,000 of general obligation bonds issued subsequent to year end is included as long-term debt at June 30,2005. On October 7,2005,the Town paid down$29,740,603 of the$39,350,917 outstanding BAN with funds received from the MSBA($26,740,603)and issuance of general obligation bonds($3,000,000). Accordingly,the$3,000,000 of general obligation bonds issued subsequent to year end is included as long-term debt at June 30,2005. The remaining balance of$9,610,314 was part of a new BAN issuance dated October 5,2005,in the amount of $9,610,899. The BAN carries an interest rate of 2.90% and matures on October 5,2006. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 47 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 On October 5,2005,the Town paid down$3,349,037 of the$4,571,083 BAN with available community preservation funds. The remaining balance of$1,222,046 was part of a new BAN issuance dated October 5,2005, in the amount of$1,359,179. The BAN carries an interest rate of 2.90% and matures on October 5,2006. NOTE 8-LONG-TERM DEBT Chapter 44,Section 10,of the MGL authorizes indebtedness up to a limit of 5% of the equalized valuation. Debt issued in accordance with this section of the law is designated as being"inside the debt limit". However,debt may be authorized in excess of that limit for specific purposes. Such debt,when issued,is designated as being "outside the debt limit". The Town has at various tunes entered into advance refunding transactions related to certain general obligation bonds. A portion of the proceeds of bonds were placed in an irrevocable trust to provide for all future debt service payments on the refunded bonds. Accordingly,the trust account's assets and liabilities for the defeased bonds are not included in the basic financial statements. At June 30,2003,$8,165,000 of bonds outstanding from advance refundings is considered defeased. Details related to the outstanding indebtedness at June 30,2005,and the debt service requirements are as follows: Bonds and Notes Payable-Governmental Funds Outstanding Outstanding Interest at June 30, at June 30, Project Rate 2004 Additions Reductions 2005 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1995...... 4.6-6.8% $ 102,000 $ - $ (102,000) $ - Municipal Purpose Loan of 1997...... 4.8-5.5% 1,607,000 - (514,000) 1,093,000 Land Acquisition-Public Domain.... 4.3-6.0% 3,675,000 - (190,000) 3,485,000 Municipal Purpose Loan 1998.......... 4.3-5.4% 15,760,000 - (810,000) 14,950,000 Municipal Purpose Loan 1998.......... 4.3-6.0% 8,105,000 - (560,000) 7,545,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2001...... 4.0-4.2% 735,000 - (160,000) 575,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2002...... 4.0-4.5% 12,376,250 - (2,343,750) 10,032,500 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2003...... 2.3-4.0% 881,428 - (16,183) 865,245 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2004...... 2.0-5.0% 8,208,000 - (988,000) 7,220,000 Refunding Bonds of 2004................ 2.0-4.2% 5,464,562 - (108,868) 5,355,694 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2005...... 3.0-4.0% - 1,562,000 - 1,562,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2005...... 3.0-4.0% - 6,643,261 - 6,643,261 High School Construction............... 3.3-5.0% - 3,000,000 - 3,000,000 Sub-total...................................... 56,914,240 11,205,261 (5,792,801) 62,326,700 Deferred loss on refundings............. (681,867) - 65,205 (616,662) Total governmental funds,net......... $ 56,232,373 $ 11,205,261 $ (5,727,596) $ 61,710,038 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 48 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Debt service requirements for principal and interest for governmental bonds and notes payable in future fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal Year Principal Interest Total 2006............. $ 5,784,931 $ 2,453,041 $ 8,237,972 2007............. 6,503,524 2,361,990 8,865,514 2008............. 6,009,716 2,086,166 8,095,882 2009............. 6,068,411 1,837,614 7,906,025 2010............. 5,193,174 1,602,524 6,795,698 2011............. 5,119,590 1,393,604 6,513,194 2012............. 5,125,103 1,185,433 6,310,536 2013............. 4,031,616 971,978 5,003,594 2014............. 4,059,610 801,376 4,860,986 2015............. 2,901,214 640,194 3,541,408 2016............. 2,649,827 504,865 3,154,692 2017............. 2,715,000 381,939 3,096,939 2018............. 2,835,000 252,690 3,087,690 2019............. 1,010,000 117,462 1,127,462 2020............. 370,000 86,662 456,662 2021............. 370,000 71,862 441,862 2022............. 365,000 57,162 422,162 2023............. 355,000 42,762 397,762 2024............. 355,000 28,340 383,340 2025............. 354,984 13,696 368,680 2026............. 150,000 3,187 153,187 Total............ $ 62,326,700 $ 16,894,547 $ 79,221,247 Bonds and Notes Payable-Water Enterprise Fund Outstanding Outstanding Interest at June 30, at June 30, Project Rate 2004 Additions Reductions 2005 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1995..... 4.6-5.8% $ 115,000 $ - $ (115,000) $ - Municipal Purpose Loan of 1996..... 4.0-5.2% 2,253,315 - (360,890) 1,892,425 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1997..... 4.8-5.5% 303,000 - (101,000) 202,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1998..... 4.5-5.4% 3,210,800 - (350,200) 2,860,600 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2001..... 4.0-4.2% 475,000 - (75,000) 400,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2002..... 4.0-4.5% 2,413,750 - (406,250) 2,007,500 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2003..... 2.3-4.0% 4,063,993 - (338,039) 3,725,954 Refunding Bonds of 2004............... 2.0-4.2% 985,438 - (21,131) 964,307 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2005..... 3.0-4.0% - 2,432,000 - 2,432,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2005..... 3.0-4.0% - 510,000 - 510,000 Sub-total..................................... 13,820,296 2,942,000 (1,767,510) 14,994,786 Deferred loss on refundings........... _(610,12J4 - 74,671 (535,453) Total water enterprise fund,net...... $ 13,210,172 $ 2,942,000 $ (1,692,839) $ 14,459,333 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 49 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Debt service requirements for principal and interest for water enterprise fund bonds and notes payable in future fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal Year Principal Interest Total 2006.............$ 1,982,709 $ 573,651 $ 2,556,360 2007............. 1,984,883 502,615 2,487,498 2008............. 1,869,871 422,744 2,292,615 2009............. 1,803,535 351,135 2,154,670 2010............. 1,741,638 279,310 2,020,948 2011............. 1,732,911 205,294 1,938,205 2012............. 1,298,782 149,641 1,448,423 2013............. 1,147,353 99,727 1,247,080 2014............. 584,637 54,569 639,206 2015............. 574,036 33,239 607,275 2016............. 194,431 10,840 205,271 2017............. 40,000 3,800 43,800 2018............. 40,000 11900 41,900 Total............ $ 14,994,786 $ 2,688,465 $ 17,683,251 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 50 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Bonds and Notes Payable-Sewer Enterprise Fund Outstanding Outstanding Interest at June 30, at June 30, Project Rate 2004 Additions Reductions 2005 MWPAT.................................... 3.7-5.4% $ 520,361 $ - $ (35,398) $ 484,963 MWPAT.................................... 3.4-5.4% 450,916 - (30,674) 420,242 MWPAT.................................... 3.4-5.4% 641,889 - (43,665) 598,224 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1995.... 4.6-6.8% 23,000 - (23,000) - Municipal Purpose Loan of 1996.... 4.0-5.2% 451,685 - (64,110) 387,575 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1998.... 4.3-5.4% 484,200 - (54,800) 429,400 Municipal Purpose Loan of 1998.... 4.3-6.0% 545,000 - (40,000) 505,000 MWPAT.................................... 2.8-3.4% 918,798 - (46,949) 871,849 MWPAT.................................... 2.8-3.4% 343,023 - (17,757) 325,266 MWPAT.................................... 2.8-3.4% 1,235,085 - (62,859) 1,172,226 MWPAT.................................... 2.8-3.5% 234,818 - (11,737) 223,081 MWPAT.................................... 2.8-3.5% 192,310 - (9,789) 182,521 MWPAT.................................... 2.8-3.5% 139,957 - (6,250) 133,707 MWPAT.................................... 2.6-2.8% 2,203,922 - (103,762) 2,100,160 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2001.... 4.0-4.8% 1,250,000 - (165,000) 1,085,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2002.... 4.0-5.1% 4,110,000 - (230,000) 3,880,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2003.... 2.3-3.7% 3,824,581 - (265,778) 3,558,803 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2005.. 3.0-4.0% - 1,633,000 - 1,633,000 Municipal Purpose Loan of 2005.. 3.0-4.0% - 346,739 - 346,739 Sub-total.................................... 17,569,545 1,979,739 (1,211,528) 18,337,756 Deferred Ioss on refundings.......... 56,333 - 6,752 (49,581) Total sewer enterprise fund,net..... $ 17,513,212 $ 1,979,739 $ (1,204,776) $ 18,288,175 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 51 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 Debt service requirements for principal and interest for sewer enterprise fund bonds and notes payable in future fiscal years are as follows: Fiscal Year Principal Interest Total 2006..........$ 1,384,133 $ 803,540 $ 2,187,673 2007.......... 1,333,749 754,525 2,088,274 2008.......... 1,352,112 700,153 2,052,265 2009.......... 1,364,554 642,414 2,006,968 2010.......... 1,391,730 585,703 1,977,433 2011.......... 1,400,099 526,558 1,926,657 2012.......... 1,362,528 465,315 1,827,843 2013.......... 1,371,648 406,567 1,778,215 2014.......... 1,381,092 344,629 1,725,721 2015.......... 1,405,369 280,769 1,686,138 2016.......... 1,015,742 219,349 1,235,091 2017.......... 850,000 172,115 1,022,115 2018.......... 860,000 129,967 989,967 2019.......... 650,000 86,861 736,861 2020.......... 625,000 52,832 677,832 2021.......... 375,000 26,240 401,240 2022.......... 215,000 11,018 226,018 TotaI......... $ 18,337,736 $ 6,208,555 $ 24,546,311 During fiscal year 2005,the Town issued$5,627,000 in general obligation bonds for technology improvements,the purchase of a financial management system and various school,public safety,public works,water and sewer projects. The Town receives subsidy assistance from the Massachusetts Water Pollution Abatement Trust(MWPAT). Principal and interest on the outstanding bonds for MWPAT is subsidized over the life of the bonds to assist the Town in the repayment of this future debt. During fiscal year 2005,the Towds subsidy totaled approximately $314,000. Future subsidies total approximately$3,336,000. The amount of MWPAT bonds outstanding at June 30, 2005,totaled$6,512,239. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 52 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 The Town is subject to various debt limits by statute and may issue additional general obligation debt under the normal debt limit. At June 30,2005,the Town had the following authorized and unissued debt: Purpose Amount High school construction................................. $ 36,351,502 Public safety projects...................................... 1,977 Public works projects...................................... 621,195 Community preservation(land acquisition)........ 4,571,083 Other general governmental projects................. 32,000 Total.......................................................... $ 41,577,757 * $29,740,603 issued subsequent to year-end($26,740,603 received from the MSBA and$3,000,000 from the issuance of general obligation bonds). Changes in Long-Term Liabilities During the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,the following changes occurred in long-term liabilities: Balance Balance June 30, June 30, Current 2004 Increases Decreases 2005 Portion Governmental Activities: Bonds and notes payable,gross..... $ 56,914,240 $ 11,205,261 $ (5,792,801) $ 62,326,700 $ 5,784,931 Unamortized deferred loss on refundings........................... (681,867) - 65,205 (616,662) (65,205) Bonds and notes payable,net........ 56,232,373 11,205,261 (5,727,596) 61,710,038 5,719,726 Compensated absences................ 1,496,408 - (211,225) 1,285,183 128,518 Total......................................... $ 57,728,781 $ 11,205,261 $ (5,938,821) $ 62,995,221 $ 5,848,244 Business-type Activities: Bonds and notes payable,gross..... $ 31,389,841 $ 4,921,739 $ (2,979,038) $ 33,332,542 $ 3,366,842 Unamortized deferred loss on refundings........................... (666,457) - 81,423 (585,034) (81,423) Bonds and notes payable,net........ 30,723,384 4,921,739 (2,897,615) 32,747,508 3,285,419 Court judgments........................1 392,000 - (56,000) 336,000 56,000 Total......................................... $ 31,115,384 $ 4,921,739 $ (2,953,615) $ 33,083,508 $ 3,341,419 The governmental activities long-term liabilities are generally liquidated by the general fund,except for bond principal and interest costs related to the community preservation fund(major fund). Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 53 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 NOTE 9-RISK FINANCING The Town is exposed to various risks of loss related to torts;theft of,damage to and destruction of assets;errors and omissions;and natural disasters for which the Town carries commercial insurance. The Town participates in a premium-based workers'compensation plan for its active and retired employees. The Town is self-insured for its health insurance activities. These activities are accounted for in the internal service fund where revenues are recorded when earned and expenses are recorded when incurred. Health.Insurance The estimated"Incurred But Not Reported(IBNR)"claims is based on a two month claims paid average. The liability at June 30,2005 totaled$1,086,101. Changes in the reported liability since July 1,2003,are as follows: Current Year Balance at CIaims and Balance at Beginning of Changes in Claims Fiscal Fiscal Year Estimate Payments Year-end Fiscal year 2004.......................... $ 809,300 $ 6,884,970 $ (6,780,756) $ 913,514 Fiscal year 2005............................... 913,514 6,539,421 (6,366,834) 1,086,101 NOTE 10-PENSION PLAN Plan Description-The Town contributes to the Essex Retirement System(System),a cost-sharing multiple- employer defined benefit pension plan administered by the Essex County Retirement Board. Substantially all employees of the Town are members of the System,except for public school teachers and certain administrators who are members of the Massachusetts Teachers Retirement System(MTRS),to which the Town does not contribute. Pension benefits and administrative expenses paid by the Teachers Retirement Board are the legal responsibility of the Commonwealth. The amount of these on-behalf payments totaled approximately$4,101,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30,2005,and,accordingly,are reported in the general fund as intergovernmental revenues and pension expenditures. The System provides retirement,disability and death benefits to plan members and beneficiaries. Chapter 32 of the MGL assigns authority to establish and amend benefit provisions of the plan. Cost-of-living adjustments granted between 1981 and 1997 and any increases in other benefits imposed by the Commonwealth's state law during those years are borne by the Commonwealth and are deposited into the pension fund. Cost-of-living adjustments granted after 1997 must be authorized by the Essex County Retirement Board and are borne by the System. The System issues a publicly available report in accordance with guidelines established by the Commonwealth's Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission. That report may be obtained by contacting the System located at 36 Federal Street,Salem,Massachusetts,01970. Funding Policy-Plan members are required to contribute to the System at rates ranging from 5% to 11% of annual covered compensation. The Town is required to pay into the System its share of the system-wide actuarial determined contribution that is apportioned among the employers based on active current payroll. Chapter 32 of MGL governs the contributions of plan members. The Town's contributions to the System for the fiscal years ended June 30,2005,2004,and 2003 were$1,947,643,$1,693,461,and$1,569,691,respectively,which equaled its required contribution for each fiscal year. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 54 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 NOTE 11-COMMITMENTS The Town is currently in the process of constructing a new High School at a cost totaling approximately $58,462,000. At June 30,2005,approximately$57,785,000 has been spent on the project,which is expected to be completed during fiscal year 2006. The Town has entered into contracts totaling approximately$9,321,000 for various school repairs and equipment, public safety building improvements and equipment,public works equipment,land acquisition and other governmental projects. The Town has entered into,or is planning to enter into,contracts totaling approximately$4,922,000 for infrastructure and other improvement projects of its water and sewer distribution systems. The Town has entered into an agreement with Wheelabrator,Inc. to dispose a minimum tonnage of solid waste and make certain minimum payments for such disposal at Wheelabrator,Inc.'s facility located within the Town. These payments are unconditionally obligated without regard to any tonnage at the facility and whether or not the facility continues in operation. The Town's cost under the agreement totaled approximately$962,000 for the fiscal year ended June 30,2005. NOTE 12-CONTINGENCIES Various legal actions and claims are pending against the Town. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties,and the outcome of individual litigated matters is not always predictable. Although the amount of liability,if any,at June 30,2005,cannot.be ascertained,management believes any resulting liability should not materially affect the financial position of the Town at June 30,2005. The Town participates in a number of federal award programs. Although the grant programs have been audited in accordance with the provisions of the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 through June 30,2005,these programs are still subject to financial and compliance audits. The amount,if any,of expenditures which may be disallowed by the granting agencies cannot be determined at this time,although the Town expects such amounts, if any,to be immaterial. NOTE 13-IMPLEMENTATION OF GASB PRONOUNCEMENTS During fiscal year 2005,the Town implemented GASB Statement#40-Deposit and Investment Risk Disclosures,an amendment to GASB Statement No.3,which established and modified disclosure requirements for deposit and investment risks(see Note 3). Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 55 Basic Financial Statements Notes to Basic Financial Statements For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30,2005 NOTE 14--FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION OF GASB PRONOUCEMENTS The GASB has issued the following statements: ➢ Statement#42,Accounting and Financial Reporting for Impairment of Capital Assets and for Insurance Recoveries,which is required to be implemented during fiscal year 2006. ➢ Statement,#43,Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefit Plans Other Than Pension Plans,which is required to be implemented during fiscal year 2008. ➢ Statement#44,Economic Condition Reporting:The Statistical Section,which is required to be implemented during fiscal year 2006. ➢ Statement#45 Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers for Postemployment Benefits Other Than Pensions,which is required to be implemented during fiscal year 2009. ➢ Statement#46,Net Assets Restricted by Enabling Legislation,an amendment of GASB Statement No.34,which is required to be implemented during fiscal year 2006. ➢ Statement#47,Accounting for Termination Benefits,which is required to be implemented during fiscal year 2006. These pronouncements will be implemented by the required year of implementation. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 56 Basic Financial Statements Additional .Information 57 ENTERPRISE FUNDS SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS BUDGETARY BASIS-BUDGET AND ACTUAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2005 Water Fund Variance Original Final Positive/ OPERATING REVENUES Budget Budget Actual __(Negative) Charges for services.......................................................... $ 4,859,010 $ 4,859,010 $ 4,172,226 $ (686,784) Utility liens...................................................................... - - 117,430 117,430 Penalties and interest......................................................... 18,000 18,000 17,494 (509 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES.............................. 4,877,010 4,877,010 4,307,150 (569,860) OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of service and administration....................................... 1,921,155 1,921,155 1,673,737 247,418 GLSDassessment............................................................. - - - - Debt service-principal...................................................... 1,886,377 1,886,377 1,767,508 118,869 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES....................... 3,807,532 3,807,532 3,441,245 366,287 OPERATING INCOME(LOSS).................................. 1,069,478 1,069,478 965,905 (203,573) NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSES) Interest expense............................................................... (623,909) (623,909) (538,913) 84,996 INCOME(LOSS)BEFORE TRANSFERS....................... 445,569 445,569 326,992 (118,577) TRANSFERS Transfers out....:.............................................................. (601,277) — (601,277) (601,277) - CHANGE IN FUND NET ASSETS........................................... (155,708) (155,708) (274,285) (118,577) FUND NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR......................... 485,627 485,627 485,627 - FUND NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR.................................... $ 329,919 $ 329,919 $ 211,342 $ (118,577) Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 58 Additional Information Sewer Fund Osgood Hill Fund Variance Variance Original Final Positive/ Original Final Positive/ Budget _ Budget Actual (Negative) Budget Budget Actual (Negativo $ 3,909,037 $ 3,909,097 $ 3,791,171 $ (117,866) $ 475,000 $ 475,000 $ 426,494 $ (48,506) - - 148,550 148,550 - - - _ 91500 9,500 29,352 19,852 - - - 3,918,537 31918,537 3,969,073 50,536 475,000 475,000 426,494 (48,506) 569,189 569,189 462,637 106,552 427,100 427,100 393,524 33,576 1,275,000 1,275,OOO 1,034,779 240,221 - - - - 1,287,759 1,287,759 1,159,959 127,800 - - - _ 3,131,948 3,131,948 2,657,375 474,573 427,100 427,100 393,524 33,576 786,589 786,589 1,311,698 525,109 47,900 47,900 32,970 (14,930) (583,169) (583,169) (515,177) 67,992 - - - _ 203,420 203,420 796,521 593,101 47,900 47,900 32,970 (14,930) (209,488) (209,488) (209,488) - (85,959) (85,959) (85,959) (6,068) (6,068) 587,033 593,101 (38,059) (38,059) (52,989) (14,930) 1,823,005 1,923,005 1,823,005 - 116,905 116,905 116,905 - $ 1,816,937 $ 1,816,937 $ 2,410,038 $ 593,101 $ 78,846 $ 79,846 $ 63,916 $ (14,930) Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 59 Additional Information