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2007 Annual Town Report
Town of North An Massachusetts 20017 ANN UAL TOWN REPORT j „ �J I I"' 94w-o�"A6xo4"d°'A4" 9ooA 4Ko4w &&4a4oK 6"Irffm-.2007 The Stevens Memorial Library celebrated its moth Birthday on Sunday, November , 2007 with a gala that included a Children°s Parade of Books, seven different donated cakes, and a special tribute to outgoing Library Director Sue Alen Holmes and the introduction of n w Library Director Mary Rase Quinn. t—It cw • Cf wmtao� At a special Town Meeting in 1904, James C. Poor, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, read a letter from the Hon. Moses T. Stevens. In the letter Mr. Stevens offered to provide a site and erect a building for a public library to cost not less than $20,000. The gift was unanimously accepted. The Board of Selectmen expressed its gratitude and"...pledged themselves ever faithfully to cherish and support the library."All the details of the care, management, and administration of the library were to "...forever be entrusted to a Board of Trustees and their successors." A site known as the Tavern Lot was selected. Guy Lowell, architect of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts,won the competition to design the library building. Kelly Brothers of Haverhill were the builders. At a simple ceremony on November 4, 1907 the library was dedicated in memory of Captain Nathaniel Stevens and his wife, Harriet Hale Stevens. Since 1907 there have been two additions to the original building. In 1969 two wings, one on either side, were added, and in 1995 a major rebuilding of the interior of the library and the addition of a wraparound reading room, a new children's area, and a new entrance on Davis Street were completed. Stahl Associates of Boston won Honorable Mention in a national contest for their renovation and expansion design. Stevens Memorial Library is part of the Tavern Acres Historic District. As Stevens Memorial Library begins its 101st year as a vital institution, its past is visible in the massive original entrance on Main Street and in the quiet of the paneled reading room. In 1907 the population of North Andover was 4,614; today North Andover has over 31, 000 residents. The library's holdings, which in 1907 totaled 11,434, now number 115,791 items. Stevens Library offers inter-library loans, internet access, after-school programs, data bases, meeting spaces, book club kits, genealogy resources, employment support, museum passes, and myriad services never dreamed of in 1907. TRUSTEES 1907 TRUSTEES 2007 Nathaniel Stevens, President Peter Lafond, Chair Samuel Dale Stevens William Duffy, Jr. George Edmund Davis E. William Hansen James Clinton Poor Mary Ellen Osgood Charles Plummer Morrill Martha Salisbury Mary Osgood Tyler Maria Galvagna Mesinger Arnie Laura Sargent Raymond Vivenzio —Reprinted from the Stevens Memorial Library 100th Birthday Program Cover photo© Dee Forsythe 2007. Cover design by Bryan Hanssen and Dee Forsythe STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY 100th" or��m&ffz oe"wwaoft THE TRUSTEES OF STEVENS :MEMORIAL LIBRARY '1 HANK `1THE I+OlfLC.}WING :IN DIXIDU LS, BU SINI+.SSE S, AND OR(.:ANIZA,rl.()NS FOR `I'tlEIR (:ENEROUS SLfI'1'():RT O T1115'y '1`EV:ENS MFMo1um, LIBRARY'S I.00'I'11 Biwrilaw CEI.,El RA'[ION Sue Ellen Holmes titer and Diana Lafoncl. William Duffy, Jr. The l .C. Lal�and Family Mary Ellen Osgood Caroline Cole Raymond Vivenrio Glen and Nonnic Macon George and Ellen c�hraue ler �' Michael. and Barbara Lenihaua Frank Terranova Brad and bendy Wakeman Dcara Stanley Domenic ley Thomas and Pamela Burkhardt Jahn Mini ban Bejrjam:in Osgood Charlie and Martha Salisbury John Burke Keven and 1i.obin Sharpe Margot Salisbury Shewc.huck. Rosanne DiStc fano Maria GalvaAna PVlc,�urr�� " ger and David in er Arl el.la Charitable Foundation - Brooks School. Friends of Stevens Memorial Lil) waary North Andover Improvement Society North Andover Lions Clulu - Nortb ..Andover Garden Club Bank of Americra - P T Trading C onalaan.y - Tie»y Lime Inc. Trustees of Stevens MetnorialLibrary Town of North ,Andover Directory www..townofnorth ndvver.co,m Emergency Numbers Fire Rescue or Ambulance 911 Police 91'1 Your Town Government General Information 978-688-9500 Accounting Office 978-688-9520 Animal Control Officer 978-683-3168 Animal Inspector 978-475-3600 Assessor's Office 978-688-9566 Community Development and Services 978-688-9533 Building Department 978-688-9545 Conservation Department 978-688-9530 Health Department 978-688-9540 Planning Department 978-688-9535 Zoning Board of Appeals 978-688-9541 Emergency Management Agency 978-688-9580 Fire Department—General Business 978-688-3590 Housing Authority 978-682-3932 Library—Stevens Memorial 978-688-9505 Police Department—General Business 978-683-3168 Public Works Trash and Recycling 978-685-0950 Water/Sewer Department 978-688-9570 Water Treatment Plant 978-688-9574 Recreation Department 978-682-90�00 School Department Superintendent's Office 978-794-1503 Atkinson School 978-794-0124 Franklin School 978-794-1990 High School 978-.794-1711 Kittredge School 978-794-1688 Middle School 978-794-1870 Sargent School 978-725-3673 Thomson School 978-794-1545 Sealer of Weights and Measures 978-688-9533 Selectmen's Office 978-688-95110 Senior Citizen's Center 978-688-9560 Town Clerk 978-688-9501 Town Manager 978-688-9510 Town Moderator 978-688-95110 Treasurer/Collector 978-688-9550 Veteran's Services 978-688-9552 Youth Services 978-682-9000 Table of Contents North Andover Service Listings Division of Community Services Our Town 3 Affirmative Action Program 53 Town Offices 4 Commission on Disability Issues 54 Town Officers and Committees 9 Housing Authority 57 General Government School Department Board of Selectmen and Town Manager 13 Public School System 59 Assessors Office 14 Town Treasurer 15 Town Meetings and Elections Town Clerk 16 Annual Town Election, March 27, 2007 62 Annual Town Meeting Minutes, May 14, 2007 64 Community Development and Services Special Town Election,June 19,2007 106 Community Development and Services 17 Special Town Meeting Minutes, November 26, 2007 107 Animal Inspector 21 Board of Appeals for Zoning 22 Financial Reports Building Department 23 Executive Summary Revenue Status 125 Conservation Commission 24 Revenues Status 111 Council on Aging 27 Executive Summary Budget Status 116 Health Department 29 Budget Status 119 Historical Commission 31 Water FY07 Operating Results 129 Planning Department 32 Sewer FY07 Operating Results 130 Stevens Memorial Library 35 Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Veterans' Services 40 FY07 Operating Results 131 Youth Services Department 42 School Enrollment 132 Division of Public Safety Supplement Emergency Management 44 Report on Examination of Basic Fire Department 45 Financial Statements for the Police Department 46 Fiscal Year ended June 30, 2007 Division of Public Works Division of Public Works 47 North Andover Service Listings Our Town INCORPORATED ASSESSED VALUATION April 7,1855 Real Estate Only $4,001,584,703 Personal Property $82,002,220 SITUATION Total $4,083,586,923 About 24 miles north of Boston Latitude 42°40" TAX RATE Longitude 717' For the period from July 1,2007-June 30,2008 Residential$11.40,Commercial $13.78 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, 30,145 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 John Kerry(617)565-8519 All precincts vote at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St. REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Polls open 7:00 A.M.until 8:00 r.nt. 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) 683-3168 495 Main Street (978) 794-1870 PUBLIC LIBRARY Atkinson Elementary School 345 Main Street 111 Phillips Brook Road PHONE: (978) 688-9505 (978) 794-0124 FAX: (978) 688-9507 Franklin Elementary School HOURS: Please call for hours 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 1600 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 Tax Forms PHONE:911 Television with Cable TV Hook-up Videos FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street PARKING CLERK PHONE: Emergency 911 120 Main Street Non-Emergency(978) 688-9590 PHONE: (978) 688-9550 Blasting Permits Parking Ticket Information/Payment Burning Permits 1/15-5/1 Fire Prevention PERSONNEL Fire Inspection- Smoke Detectors Flammable Liquids/LP Gas Permits 120 Town Hall Oil Heat Appliance Installation Main Street PH Sprinkler Fire Alarm Plan Review PHONE: (978) 688-9516 Town Employment Opportunities Sprinkler Installation Underground Fuel Tank Installation/Removal PLANNING Permits 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— Crime Watch SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE D.A.R.E.Program 43 High Street Detective Hot Line PHONE: (978) 794-1503 Firearm Permits FAX: (978) 794-0231 School Safety Questions Art:K-12 Student Police Academy Town Emergencies(Non-Business Hours) Athletics(794-3144) Traffic Control and Safety Issues Community Schools Program (978-794-3080) Day Care Programs PUBLIC WORKS Breakfast Club Extended Kindergarten 384 Osgood Street KidStop! PHONE: (978) 685-0950 EXCEL Enrichment Program EMERGENCY(Non-Business Hours):(978) 683-3168 High School SAT Prep FAX: (978) 688-9573 High School Driver Education HOURS: Monday—Friday 8:30-4:30 Men's Basketball Field and Park Maintenance Summer School Boat and Fishing Permits -Lake Cochichewick Academic Remediation Pothole and Road Hazard Repairs Camps Public Tree Issues Technology Training Recycling Permits Computers:K-12(978-794-3144) Sewer Connections Continuing Education(978-794-1711) Sewer Blockages English as a Second Language Snow Removal Regulations Literary Publications Street/Sidewalk Resurfacing Info. Music:K-12 Trash&Recycling Collection Info. Physical Education:K-12(978-794-3144) Water Connections Special Education:Pre-School-12 (978-794-1717) Water Leaks Water Main Replacement SCHOOL CLOSINGS Water Meters When weather conditions cause schools to be closed or to Watershed Information delay their openings, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE RECREATION SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. PHONE: (978) 682-9000 Arts in the Parks/Childress Theatre Announcements are made on GOVERNMENT ACCESS Band Concerts CHANNEL 22, local television stations (WBZ—Channel Boys Basketball 4, WCVB—Channel 5, WHDH—Channel 7) and radio Field/Park Administration stations (WBZ AM, WRKO AM, WBMX FM,WCCM Field/Playground Permits AM,WLLH AM WHAV AM). Field Trips Girls Basketball SELECTMEN'S OFFICE Girls Softball Town Hall,Second Floor Indoor/Outdoor Skating Information PHONE: (978) 688-9510 Parent Guide to Children's Resources. Appointments—Boards/Commissions Playground Areas Selectmen's Meeting Agendas Program Information/Registration Utilities Hearings Seasonal Employment/Volunteer Opportunities Sports Organization Information STEVENS ESTATE AT OSGOOD HILL Tennis Court Passes Women's Softball 723 Osgood St. 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) 688-9552 (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 Bowling Alley/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 ASSESSORS, BOARD OF COUNCIL ON AGING2 David J.Minicucci, Chairperson 2008 William P. Callahan, Chairperson 2010 George R. Barker,Jr. 2008 Ernest Jones 2008 John Graham 2008 Garrett Boles, Chief Assessor Peter Aziz 2008 Patricia A. Long 2008 BUDGET DIRECTOR/TOWN ACCOUNTANT' Albert S.Movesian 2009 Lyne Savage 2012 Maria V. Rosati 2009 Priscilla Cole 2010 CABLE TV COMMITTEE' Elizabeth A. Poirier 2010 George I. Dague, Chairperson 2008 Margaret V. Shaheen 2010 Matthew Killen 2008 Irene O'Brien,Director, Elder Services Robert S. Parker 2008 Ronn R. Faigen 2009 CULTURAL COUNCIL' Leonard I. Hafetz 2009 Ann Cavanaugh, Chairperson 2008 Arthur S. Fundeklian 2010 Claire McCarron 2008 Thomas D.Ippolito 2010 Brenda C. Reeve 2008 Anna Choi 2009 COMMUNITYACCESS&MEDIA, Laurel Ann Karpman 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Karen M. Kline 2009 Ramsey A. Bahrawy, President' 2008 Edward Wang 2010 John W. Graham' 2009 Anne Marie Erler 2010 Thomas D. Ippolito' 2009 Bonnie Wolstromer 2010 Stephen J.D'Onofrio' 2010 D.J. Sturtevant' 2010 DISABILITY ISSUES, COMMISSION ON' Eleanor Pye, Executive Director James F. Lyons,Jr., Chairperson 2008 Maureen Cushing 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT' Barbara Currier 2009 Curt T. Bellavance,Division Director Nancy D.Murphy 2009 Donald B. Stewart 2009 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE' Brenda Pierre Savary 2010 John Simons, Chairperson 2010 Terry J. Brown 2010 Terrence Holland 2008 Vivian Vincent 2010 Felipe Schwarz 2008 Joanne Comerford 2009 Thomas P. Coppa 2009 Deborah A. Feltovic 2010 Linda E.Tremblay 2010 Bradford B.Wakeman 2010 CONSERVATION COMMISSION' Albert P.Manzi,Jr., Chairperson 2008 Scott Masse 2010 Elected Official Louis Napoli 2008 'Appointed by Selectmen Deborah Feltovic 2009 'Appointed by Town Manager Sean F.McDonough 2009 'Appointed by Town Moderator Joseph W. Lynch 2010 'Appointed by School Committee John Mabon 2010 'Appointed by School Superintendent 'Replacement by Vote of Remaining Members — 9 — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY? HISTORICAL COMMISSION Jeffrey J. Coco,Director Kathleen Szyska, Chairperson 2009 John J. Coco,Deputy Director Linda Tremblay 2008 Richard Stanley, Police Services Officer Jan Williams 2008 William Martineau,Warning Services Officer Patricia Long 2009 Richard C. Boettcher, OIC Aux./Special Police Leo Chabot 2010 William M. Hastings, Communications Officer Anne Erickson 2010 John Savastano, Senior Operations Officer Barbara Somers 2010 Richard T. Shaughnessy, Operations Officer Robert Scanlon, Operations Officer HOUSING AUTHORITY' William Dolan, Operations Officer Helen Soucy 2008 Edward Snell 2011 FINANCE COMMITTEE John J.Driscoll 2012 Douglas Swatski, Chairperson 2010 Anna P. O'Connor 2012 Mike Giarratano 2008 Vacant- State Appointee Eva Hamori 2008 Joanne Comerford, Executive Director Mark Rodgers 2008 Peter D. Besen 2009 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR/ Ellis Fitzpatrick 2009 ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER Benjamin C. Osgood 2009 Raymond Santilli Alan LeBovidge 2010 Jean D. Sullivan 2010 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTH. FIRE CHIEF George Schruender, Chairperson 2012 William Martineau John R. Kalin 2009 Mark H. Rees 2011 GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL? INSPECTORS3 James F. Lyons,Jr. Gerald A. Brown,Inspector of Buildings &Zoning Enforcement Officer GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL Brian Leathe, Local Inspector TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT James L.Diozzi, Plumbing&Gas Inspector COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE' Peter Murphy, Electrical Inspector John M.Driscoll 2008 R.David Lindsay,DVM,Animal Inspector 2008 GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY LIBRARY TRUSTEES' DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE? Peter J. Lafond, Chairperson Leonard J.Degnan 2009 William Duffy,Jr. E.William Hansen BOARD OF HEALTH Maria Galvagna Mesinger Thomas Trowbridge,DDS,MD, Chair 2009 Martha Salisbury Larry F. Fixler 2008 Raymond Vivenzio Anne L. Brennan 2009 Mary Rose Quinn, Library Director Francis MacMillan,Jr.,MD 2010 Joseph McCarthy 2010 Francis P.MacMillan, Sr.,MD, Public Health Physician Susan Sawyer, Health Director Elected Official Michele Grant, Health Inspector Appointed by Selectmen Debra Rillahan, R.N. Appointed by Town Manager 4Appointed by Town Moderator Appointed by School Committee 6Appointed by School Superintendent Replacement by Vote of Remaining Members — 10 — LICENSING COMMISSIONERS' REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF Mark J.T. Caggiano, Chairperson 2009 Martha Salisbury, Chairperson 2008 Thomas Licciardello 2008 Elizabeth M. Leeman 2009 James M.Xenakis 2008 Carrie Crouch 2010 Daniel P. Lanen 2009 Joyce A. Bradshaw,Town Clerk(Ex Officio) Rosemary Connelly Smedile 2010 SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE" MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING Louis Minicucci, Chairperson COMMISSION Harold Dushame David E. Boudreau' 2009 William W. Kelly Roberto Angles,Jr. (Appt.by Planning Bd.)2009 James R. Lafond Timothy Pybus OLD CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT Domenic Scalise COMMISSION Barbara Whidden George Schruender, Chairperson 2009 Harry Aznoian 2008 SCHOOL COMMITTEE' Richard M. Gramly 2008 Barbara J.Whidden, Chairperson 2009 Robert Stevens 2008 William W. Kelly 2008 Martha Larson 2009 Timothy Pybus 2008 Leslie Hopkins 2010 Charles C. Ormsby 2009 Kathleen Szyska 2010 Christine Allen 2010 PLANNING BOARD SCHOOL,SUPERINTENDENT OF5 Richard A.Nardella, Chairperson 2009 Dr.V.James Marini Alberto Angles,Jr. 2008 Richard S. Rowen 2008 SELECTMEN, BOARD OF' John Simons 2009 James M.Xenakis, Chairperson 2008 Jennifer Borax-Kusek 2010 Thomas Licciardello 2008 Timothy R. Seibert-Associate 2009 Mark J.T. Caggiano 2009 Lincoln J.Daley,Town Planner Daniel P. Lanen 2009 Rosemary Connelly Smedile 2010 POET LAUREATE Michael Souza 2008 SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tina Klein, Chairperson 2008 POLICE CHIEF Karen Kline 2008 Richard M. Stanley Keith Alter 2009 Steven Daly 2010 PUBLIC WORKS3 Debbie Eaton 2010 Bruce D.Thibodeau, P.E., Director Philip DeCologero 2010 Martha Mittelstaedt 2009 PURCHASING Norm Bagley 2008 Joseph G. Lydick,Director Lisa Conti 2009 Mark J.T. Caggiano, Selectman (Ex Officio) RECREATION COUNCIL Bruce D.Thibodeau, Public Works Director William McCarthy, Chairman 2009 (Ex Officio) John Driscoll 2008 Kai Foley 2008 Chris Rock 2008 Elected Official Terrence Holland 2009 'Appointed by Selectmen Joe Silveira 2009 'Appointed by Town Manager Joan Heafey 2010 'Appointed by Town Moderator Thomas D.Ippolito 2010 'Appointed by School Committee Barbara Pybus 2010 'Appointed by School Superintendent Replacement by Vote of Remaining Members — 11 — STEVENS ESTATE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES2 VETERANS' SERVICES2 Kevin Willoe, Chairperson 2010 Edward V.Mitchell,Director 2009 Eric P. Frahlich 2008 Philip Brooks, Graves Officer 2009 E.William Hansen 2008 Martha Larson 2008 YOUTH SERVICES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS2 Eric Demers 2009 Carrie Crouch, Chairperson 2009 George A. Peters,Jr. 2009 Peter Breen 2008 John McGarry, Esq. 2010 John D. Lennhoff 2010 Kim Willey,Director James M.Xenakis, Selectman(Ex Officio) William Masterson,JNHYC,Inc. (Ex Officio) TOWN CLERK Richard Gorman,Youth Services Director Joyce A. Bradshaw (Ex Officio) TOWN COUNSEL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS2 Urbelis &Fieldsteel, LLP Albert P.Manzi,III, Chairperson 2009 David R.Webster 2008 TOWN MANAGER Richard J. Byers 2009 Mark H. Rees Ellen McIntyre 2010 Joseph D. LaGrasse 2010 TOWN MODERATOR' Daniel S. Braese,Associate 2008 Charles A. Salisbury 2009 Richard M.Vaillancourt,Associate 2009 Thomas D.Ippolito,Associate 2010 TOWN TREASURER COLLECTOR Jennifer A.Yarid Elected Official Appointed by Selectmen s Appointed by Town Manager 4Appointed by Town Moderator Appointed by School Committee 6Appointed by School Superintendent Replacement by Vote of Remaining Members — 12 — James M.Xenakis, Chairman Mark J. T. Caggiano Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Rosemary Connelly Smedile Daniel P. Lanen Thomas Licciardello Mark H. Rees,Town Manager After a number of years of difficult financial problems resulting in reductions in services and personnel lay-offs,in 2007 the Town of North Andover was able to reverse that trend. In the area of infrastructure improvements,which often times does not get the attention it needs until something bad happens (such as a water main break or a public building being condemned),North Andover has moved forward on a number of fronts: The Department of Public Works constructed two, 2.2 million gallon concrete water tanks to replace plastic lined pits previously used to store the town's drinking water. These new reservoirs will result in operational costs savings, a more secure water supply and reduc- tion in leakage. After years of planning,community meetings and overcoming financing concerns,work be- gan in earnest on improving the town's historic Old Center and Common through major road work and drainage improvements.While work is expected to continue through the summer 2008, people traveling through the Old Center have already seen a marked improvement.The 84.5M cost of the roadway improvements is being paid for almost entirely with state and federal funds. In addition,preliminary funding was provided to plan for the relocation of the town's decrepit and unsafe police station to a new location and to construct a new pre-school facility to alleviate over crowding in other elementary schools. Both projects,if construction financing is approved at the May 2008 annual town meeting,will not require a Proposition 21/2 debt exclusion. In the area of economic development,North Andover was recognized as an attractive place to do business as shown by our#2 ranking among all Massachusetts cities and towns by the Massachusetts High Tech Council's index for being business-friendly.The Route 114 and 125 corridors continue to be a high growth area of our town with numerous commercial and retail businesses opening and expanding along these highly traveled roads. Our downtown area is also beginning to see an infusion of development capital with the expansion and renovation of the Messina's retail plaza and the redevelopment of the Davis and Furber mill complex. By far, the biggest news on the economic development front in North Andover was the successful negotiation and adoption at the May 2007 Town Meeting of a Chapter 40R Smart Growth Bylaw and Developers agreement at Osgood Landing,the former Lucent Facility.This partnership between the Town,the State,Ozzy Properties and Avalon Development will,at full build-out, include 84M in state grants and developer contributions, provide for a net property tax revenue of 82M per year, and put the town past our 10%affordable housing requirement. Unfortunately,even with an aggressive economic development program,which has generat- ed close to a million dollars in"new growth"taxes for each of the past five years,it is not enough to address the systemic financial problems plaguing municipalities in Massachusetts including ever rising employee health insurance costs,limited state aid, and unfunded mandates. Recognizing these financial problems had resulted in increased class sizes beyond accept- able levels and reduction in municipal services,the voters of North Andover on June 19,2007 approved the passage of a 81.6M Proposition 21/2 operating override. As part of the effort to obtain passage of the override,the Board of Selectmen, School Committee and Finance Com- mittee publicly resolved to continue to cooperate and support each other in addressing the long term financial issues impacting the community including reigning in the ever increasing employee health insurance costs. The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager would like to thank all of the volunteers who serve on town boards or assist town departments, and our town employees for their assistance in making 2007 the positive year that it was. — 13 — Assessors Office Garrett C. Boles, Chief Assessor Aggregate Value of Real Estate-12 month $4,534,465,467 Aggregate Value of Personal Property $82,002,220 Real Estate Tax Levy-12 months $51,814,411.34 Personal Property Tax Levy-12 month $1,133,836.55 Residential Rate per Thousand $11.40 C.I.P. Rate per Thousand $13.78 Water Lein $216,542.44 Sewer Lein $179,125.62 Interest(Water) $21,906.51 Interest(Sewer) $16,899.03 Betterment with Interest Chapter 80(Sewer) $87,111.83 Chapter 40(Sewer) — Committed Interest(Sewer) — Committed Interest(Water) — Water/Sewer Lien Demand $13,612.74 Water/Sewer Lien Demand Commit Interest $1,327.77 Buildings and Vacant Land Assessed Single Family 6154 Condominiums 1830 Misc. Res. 27 Two Family 429 Three Family 44 Four—Eight Family 50 Vacant Land 527 Residential/Commercial 39 Commercial Buildings and Land 433 Industrial Buildings and Land 87 Personal Property Accounts 783 Chapter 61—Forest Property 5 Chapter 61A—Farm Property 143 Chapter 61B—Recreational Land 6 Exempt Buildings and Land 421 Public Utilities 4 Utilities Valued by State 6 — 14 — Town Treasurer Jennifer Yarid,Treasurer As Town Treasurer,I submit my report for the 12 months ending June 30,2007. Receipts July 1,2006 to June 30,2007 $116,806,943.92 Disbursements July 1,2006 to June 30,2007 $116,810,368.76 RECONCILIATION OF CASH UNCOLLECTED BALANCES—JUNE 30, 2007 Developer Bond Passbooks $113,186.62 Real Estate 2007 $863,593.77 Petty Cash 700.00 2006 75,382.64 Bank of America 3,907,650.16 2005 12,168.22 Banknorth 5,577,965.19 2004 1,859.15 Century Bank 669,630.02 2003 2,410.19 Century Bank- Escrows 2,940,065.99 Personal Property 2007 13,477.00 Georgetown Savings 100,842.86 2006 28,794.89 M.M.D.T. 11,792,982.51 2005 22,368.64 Mellon 5,558,627.21 2004 6,678.12 Stoneham Savings 325,060.53 2003 7,757.41 Motor Vehicle Excise 2007 154,201.25 Total $30,986,711.09 2006 68,556.64 2005 43,936.29 2004 30,370.54 2003 10,652.77 — 15 — Town Clerk Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC, Town Clerk I respectfully submit my report as Town Clerk for 2007. Our Annual Town Election on March 27,2007 reelected Rosemary Connelly Smedile for her third term on the Board of Selectmen.Christine Allen was elected to the North Andover School Committee for a three year term and John J. Driscoll to the North Andover Housing Authority for a five year term. Our Annual Town Meeting was held on May 14, 15,21 and dissolved on June 4, 2007. This meeting dealt with many challenging issues including the 40R project at 1600 Osgood Street and a proposed override election.Town Meeting acted on these many complicated articles with all issues submitted to the Attorney General approved and enacted into law. The Town Clerk's office successfully administered a Special Election on June 19, 2007 with 7,924 voters(47%)casting their ballots in a successful override vote allowing 81,650,000 to be assessed. Planning and departmental cooperation made for a smooth election day. The Town Clerk's Office as a passport agency brought in over $36,000 in revenue to the Town and provided outstanding service to applicants. Our office was especially challenged to have to go to extraordinary means to get passports processed. The back log at Passport processing agencies required constant intervention by our office to get our residents to their planned destinations. By year-end processing had returned to normal time frames.The Bos- ton Passport Agency,Congressman John Tierney's office,and my office staff worked together to accomplish this. The Town Clerk's Office recorded 304 births, 278 deaths, and 84 marriages in 2007. We also continue to issues Fishing and Hunting licenses as many cities and towns no longer provide. We continue our efforts as the information hub of the Town. Through enhanced electronic and web-based technology to better record keeping and information retrieval,we strive to meet the needs of our community. Document preservation, scanning and indexing records for retrieval and research are all in our plans for the future. A very successful year for business expansion and compliance is a result of the dedicated work of Janet Eaton, Assistant Town Clerk. She is responsible for Licensing for the Board of Selectmen and making the permitting process a pleasant experience. An expanded Dog Licensing program assures proper licensing and rabies compliance for over 2,000 dogs.Karen Fitzgibbons continues to provide outstanding service and expertise as our responsibilities and mandates expand. Grace Ruelle is a shared position with our Assessor's Department and pro- vides the support assistance in all our service functions. Harold Dushame, our tireless volun- teer, assists our residents and his assistance with census and voter updates and registration is invaluable. The Town Clerk's office continues to seek improvements to our service delivery.We again thank the people of North Andover for their support and assistance in our diverse projects. — 16 — Community Development and Services Curt T. Bellavance,AICP, Director Community Development Division is made up of five departments and administers several boards, commissions and committees. The five departments include the Building, Conser- vation, Public Health, Planning, and Zoning. The division director, besides managing the five departments, also works on promoting Economic Development,Affordable Housing and other aspects of land use and development.Two employees manage the division level, Berna- dette Curran who is the Administrative Assistant/Office Manager and Curt Bellavance,who is the Director and oversees the division. The primary focus in the community development division is to manage the land use au- thorities,as well as provide technical support to a variety of groups,task force and committees. The division also handles a variety of projects including promoting economic development, and grant submissions and monitoring. Economic Development: As part of the community development division,it is our mission to promote economic devel- opment,fostering and monitoring business development,and improving the overall quality of development and business growth in North Andover. Expansion of the Town's Economic Target Area In September 2007, the Town of North Andover received approval for the expansion of the regional Economic Target Area(ETA) identified as census tract#2531. Census tract#2531 includes the Davis &Furber Mill complex and the downtown area.The benefits to expand- ing the ETA and incorporating more of North Andover include the following: Tax Incre- ment Financing(TIF) or Special Tax Assessment(STA) at the discretion of Town Meeting; Manufacturing Tax Credits; Abandoned Building Tax Deduction; Brownfields Tax Credit and Incentives (state and federal) and Solar Energy credits/preferences(state and federal); all of which will help retain existing businesses and promote new business growth in town. Expedited Permitting Town Meeting adopted M.G.L. 43D last spring(Article#29).The adoption of 43D al- lows the Town to identify the portion of commercial property at Osgood Landing as a Priority Development Site(PDS).The approval allows the Town to seek funding to support commer- cial development at Osgood Landing.The goal of the PDS is to recognize property in town that is specifically identified for commercial development and has a distinct set of permitting regulations that allows potential developers to"fast-track"applications through the regulatory boards and commissions. 40R Smart Growth Overlay at 1600 Osgood Street The zoning at 1600 Osgood Street was successfully amended to incorporate the relatively new M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section R overlay zoning. The acceptance of this type of zoning will allow a mix of housing and commercial activities.The Town submitted an application to the Department of Housing&Community Development(DHCD) for site eligibility in January 2007.DHCD approved our application and the new 40R Smart Growth Zoning was adopted at the 2007 Annual Town Meeting and subsequently by the Attorney General's office. Osgood Landing at 1600 Osgood Street 1600 Osgood Street,LLC—the new North Andover-based Ozzy Properties,Inc.—purchased the site with the goal of attracting high-tech/high-end industrial tenants.Today,the property has an occupancy rate well over 50%.The owner has stated that the front portion of the build- ing will house office space and has leased-up a majority of that space. — 17 — This past year the facility was used as a movie set for the upcoming Cameron Diaz James Marsden film"The Box".The facility was converted into a 1970's NASA lab for the filming of several different scenes.The movie is expected to be released later this year or early 2009. The facility has also served as a conference center and training resource for various groups and organizations, all of which brings hundred of people into North Andover regularly. The international company Ophir Optics,which designs and manufactures infrared lens- es choose this site and is currently under construction. Over the past year more than a dozen new companies have chosen to locate at Osgood Landing, with an estimated occupancy of more than 100,000 square feet of new businesses. Seizing upon the need to reduce greenhouse emissions and save on energy costs, Ozzy Properties secured a $200,000 rebate from Bay State Gas Co. for installing high-efficiency natural gas boilers at its Osgood Landing.As part of the upgrade of the facility,Ozzy Proper- ties chose to abandon the antiquated oil-burning boilers in favor of environmentally friendly natural gas-burning equipment. This will reduce the overall operating costs while signifi- cantly reducing carbon dioxide emissions. Ozzy Properties had the option of installing standard efficiency or high-efficiency natural gas equipment. The high-efficiency equipment offered additional energy savings above and beyond the conversion, though at a premium price. By selecting the more energy efficient, higher-priced equipment,Ozzy Properties earned the right to the financial incentive from the Bay State Gas Partners in Energy program. In a separate project, Ozzy Properties also installed solar panels on the roof of the office building as part of the 53-year-old building's revitalization and green transformation.The so- lar array will use Evergreen Solar modules made in Marlborough and a Solectria Renewables inverter made in Lawrence.Officials say this system will produce enough energy to power 18 average homes for an entire year. Affordable Housing The Community Development Division is responsible for maintaining and supporting State sponsored programs and funding activities focused on promoting affordable housing in the Commonwealth and Merrimack Valley region. Planned Production Plan/Affordable Housing The Community Development office with assistance from the Housing Partnership Com- mittee,submitted an affordable housing plan to the state.The division used funding provided by the Community Preservation Committee to hire a consultant to write and develop the housing plan. The Planned Production Plan is a report that encourages communities to plan proactively for affordable housing. It identifies the need for housing in the municipality and establishes strategies designed to make progress in meeting affordable housing goals,includ- ing production of housing units in accordance with the plan.The professional assistance was needed in order to meet the requirements of Chapter 40B Section 31.07(i).The plan was ap- proved by the State in late 2007.The State mandates that each municipality maintain at least 10%of their housing stock as affordable.North Andover maintains approximately 6% of the housing stock as affordable under State definitions. North Shore HOME Consortium Funds The North Shore HOME Consortium (HOME) is a regional organization that receives federal funding for supporting affordable housing projects. The Town of North Andover is entitled to funding each year to spend on affordable housing opportunities that meet the Department of Housing&Urban Development(HUD)guidelines.Two of the projects that North Andover supported in the past year utilizing additional HOME funds include funding to support the non-profit organization,American Training,which rehabilitated a North An- dover home that is now used for adults with learning disabilities.The second project allowed the community development division to fund the Housing Partnership Committee's Home- buyer Assistance Program,which allowed recipients to receive a zero-interest, deferred-pay- - 18 — ment loan.The maximum amount of the loan is 10%of the purchase price,up to a maximum of$20,000.The loans were financed using funds from the North Shore HOME consortium. The program helped to assist ten(10) new applicants with the purchase of their new homes. G rants The division examines readily identifiable regional, state and federal resources that the Town can seek to utilize. Most grants include funding through various state agencies. Additional sources of funding may include regional or federal grant funds.When warranted, a written application is submitted on behalf of the Town. 43D Grant A 8100,000 43D Technical Assistance Grant was awarded to the Town to help provide North Andover with additional tools to continue the momentum in a positive direction and build onto the economic development strategies the Town has put into place during the past several years.The awarded funds we will assist the Town in reviewing and modifying existing bylaws and regulations to promote development on the Priority Development Site,will purchase new technology to enhance the submission, review, and approval process for commercial applica- tions, and will assist in hiring the regional planning authority to examine what other proper- ties in Town could benefit from becoming a Priority Development Site. Smart Growth Technical Assistance Grant In early 2007, the Town hired VHB Inc. to assist with reviewing the downtown zoning. The community development division was successful in obtaining a $28,400 Smart Growth Technical Assistance Grant from the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs to review the zoning and land-use patterns of the downtown area.The funds were used to hire VHB to review and identify zoning language that will assist the Town in creating a new downtown district that reflects smart growth and the redevelopment of the downtown area as reflected by previous North Andover planning studies. A public information meeting was conducted and the consultant met with various town officials and land use boards.VHB will continue to assist the Town with this project by holding an additional informational meeting with down- town businesses and groups in order to discuss their draft Downtown Design Guidelines and draft zoning changes. Machine Shop Village Enhancement Grant In late 2007, the Town submitted an application for Transportation Enhancement Program (TEA-21) funding for the Machine Shop Village Streetscape Improvements Project. The proposed transportation enhancement contained in this document are the product of the Ma- chine Shop Village Improvements Master Plan,which was developed by the town staff and its consultants with significant input from town residents. The grant request proposes en- hancements to the two major streetscapes within the Machine Shop Village,Main Street and Water Street.These improvements seek to rehabilitate the historic character of these streets, while greatly improving the functional and aesthetic experience for the users of the district —the pedestrians,bicyclists, motorist and bus riders.This project involves improvements for a regional, multi-modal transportation corridor with a significant landscape and preservation objective. The grant request is for approximately $2.5 million dollars. A decision should be made in late 2008. MORE Jobs Capital Program Our office submitted a MORE Jobs grant request for $3.9 million dollars. This grant was unsuccessful but was intended to assist in the cost for placing sewer infrastructure within the Osgood corridor. — 19 — Urban Rivers Grant The Town submitted this grant application for hiring a professional landscape architect and planning firm to conduct a site planning charrette in town. The Town would identify an important piece of property that would provide a great opportunity for redevelopment.The grant request was unsuccessful. Staff Support The Community Development Director and Administrative Assistant provide professional and technical staff support,in varying degrees,to the following groups in the Town of North Andover: Board of Selectmen(when necessary) Community Preservation Committee Disabilities Commission Demolition Delay Committee Historic Commission Housing Partnership Committee Lawrence Municipal Airport Commission Machine Shop Village Committee North Andover Planning Board North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals North Andover Conservation Commission North Andover Board of Health Police Station Property Re-use Task Force Technical Review Committee Wireless Bylaw Review Committee Zoning Task Force Committee Regional and State Designees: Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council MBTA Advisory Board MVRTA Advisory Board I-495 Corridor Advisory Committee Merrimack Valley Brownfield's Committee Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Merrimack Valley Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Committee The above groups are made up of mostly volunteer residents,who typically volunteer two to three nights a month at various meetings,work shops and/or seminars.Many of the volun- teers also use free time to review and work on different projects and development applications so that they are prepared to discuss development activities in a public forum. The division comprises of 17 employees,most of who support and administer the above groups. — 20 — Animal Inspector R. David Lindsay DVM, Inspector of Animals The following is a summary by the Animal Inspector for the calendar year 2007 (prior years included for comparison). 2005 2006 2007 Number of animals quarantined for biting 16 10 15 Number of animals tested for Rabies 6 14 Number of animals testing positive for Rabies 0 0 Number of Cats quarantined for exposure to Rabies 33 21* 22 Number of Dogs quarantined for exposure to Rabies 6 7* 12 Number of Barns inspected 10 10 10 Number of Dairy cows and heifers 55 20 22 Number of Dairy herds' 2 2 2 Number of Beef cattle 10 Number of Steers/Oxen 1 1 1 Number of Beef herds' 1 Number of Horses/Ponies/Donkeys/Mules 72 80 85 Number of Goats 5 8 8 Number of Sheep 3 0 Number of Swine 1 4 1 Number of Swine herds' 1 1 1 Number of Fallow Deer 13 12 9 Number of Llamas/Alpacas 2 2 3 Number of Gamebirds 2 6 6 Number of Guinea Fowl 25 12 6 Number of Peacock 2 4 0 Number of Swans 2 2 0 Number of Chickens 14 4 0 * Figures are estimates; official figures not yet available from the state. Definition herd: 1 or more animals. — 21 — REGULAR BOARD MEMBERS Albert P. Manzi, III, Esq., Chairman Ellen P. McIntyre, Vice Chairman Richard J. Byers, Esq., Clerk Zoning Board of Appeals Joseph D. LaGrasse David R.Webster ASSOCIATE BOARD MEMBERS Thomas D. Ippolito Richard M. Vaillancourt Daniel S. Braese, Esq. The Zoning Board of Appeals held 12 regular meetings, 6 special meetings for continuing 40B petitions, and 1 Zoning Bylaw Revision Discussion meeting during 2007. The Board heard petitions for 19 Residential Variances, 6 Residential Special Permits, 5 Commercial Variances, 1 Commercial Special Permit, 4 Findings, 1 continuing Comprehensive Permit and 4 new Comprehensive Permits, 2 requests for decision modifications, and 2 six-month Variance extensions. Joseph D. LaGrasse served on the Zoning Task Force, David R. Webster was elected 1" alternate and Richard M. Vaillancourt was elected 2°d alternate. Richard J. Byers, Esq. served on the Housing Partnership Committee,Thomas D.Ippolito was elected 1"alternate and Richard M.Vaillancourt was elected 2°d alternate. Ellen P.McIntyre served on the 40R Subcommittee, Daniel S. Braese, Esq., was elected 1" alternate and David R. Webster was elected 2°d alternate. Albert P. Manzi, III, Esq. was elected to the Wireless Bylaw Review Committee and David R. Webster was elected as the alternate. Albert P. Manzi, III, Esq. was elected to the Police Station Re-Use Neighborhood Task Force and Ellen P. McIntyre was elected as the alternate. — 22 — Gerald A. Brown, Inspector of Buildings, Zoning Enforcement Office Building Department James L. Diozzi, Plumbing &Gas Inspector Brian Leathe, Local Building Inspector Peter Murphy, Electrical Inspector Jeannine McEvoy, Department Assistant The following comparison table indicates construction activity for the Fiscal Year 2007.The permitting process and inspection remained on schedule. We wish to thank those Town Departments that cooperate in the proper enforcement of public safety and Zoning By-Laws. PERMITS'ISSUED FY 2007 FY 2006 FY 2005 New Dwelling, 1 and 2 family residential 15 35 53 Multi Dwellings 9 36 4 Additions and Alteration 278 329 559' New Commercial and Industrial Building 7 12 2' Commercial and Industrial Additions and alteration 66 59 51 Roof and Vinyl Siding 282 241 70 Pools 23 24 16 Accessory Building 19 35 16 Miscellaneous(Signs, Demolition, Chimney, Stove) 122 91 25 Certificate of Inspections 119 81 65 $662,982.00 $1,079,103.00 $843,535.00 Plumbing Permits 362 477 490 Gas Permits 364 454 393i Electrical Permits 715 870 739 $144,522.00 $327,965.00 $202,077.75 — 23 — Albert P. Manzi,Jr., Chairman Scott Masse,Vice Chairman Joseph Lynch,Jr. Conservation Commission John Mabon Deb Feltovic Sean McDonough Louis Napoli Alison McKay, Conservation Administrator Donna Wedge,Administrative Assistant The Conservation Commission is comprised of seven (7) volunteer members who are ap- pointed by the Board of Selectmen for three(3)year terms.In addition,the Conservation De- partment is staffed by an Administrator,an Associate,and a Departmental Assistant who are responsible for the issuance of permits and providing information and assistance to residents and developers regarding the Town's natural resources. The Conservation Commission administers the Wetlands Protection Act(M.G.L.C. 131 S.40) and the Town of North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations(C. 178 of the Code of North Andover).These state and local regulations help protect valuable natural resources including North Andover's lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, swamps, lands subject to flooding, vegetated freshwater wetlands, riverfront areas, ephemeral pools, and ephemeral pool habitats. These wetland resource areas play an important role in the following public health and safety interests: 1. Protection of public and private water supplies; 2. Protection of Ground Water Supply; 3. Flood Control; 4. Storm Damage Prevention; 5. Prevention of Pollution; 6. Protection of Fisheries; 7. Protection of Wildlife&Wildlife Habitat; 8. Recreation; 9. Sedimentation and Erosion Control. In addition, wetlands provide a wealth of values to the public. Wetland benefits can be divided into three basic categories:fish and wildlife values,environmental quality values, and socio-economic values.Destruction or alteration of wetland resource areas eliminates or mini- mizes these important functions and values. For example, drainage of wetlands eliminates all the beneficial effects of the wetland on water quality and directly contributes to flooding problems.When wetlands are filled or their functions impaired,these benefits are lost and we all pay the price—in increased flooding and storm damage to streets and homes; more con- tamination of surface and groundwater and drinking water supplies; loss of wildlife habitat; and loss of valuable open space. Any construction (including, but not limited to, a permanent structure, addition, deck, patio,roadway,pool, driveway,public&private utilities, etc.) or alteration of land within 100 feet of any wetland resource area or within 200 feet of a perennial stream in North Andover requires public review and a permit from the Conservation Commission.The Conservation Commission and professional staff are required to examine the potential impacts any pro- posed activity may have on identified wetland resource areas.Meetings are held twice a month for the purpose of reviewing projects and holding public hearings. In the calendar year 2007, the Conservation Commission reviewed and permitted 9 Re- quests for Determination of Applicability's(RDA),39 Notice of Intents(NOI),6 Abbreviated Notices of Resource Area Delineations(ANRAD)and 7 Small Projects(61 total).In addition, numerous Modifications, Extension Permits and Certificates of Compliances were reviewed — 24 — and issued. Some of the significant projects permitted in 2007 included The Lawrence Mu- nicipal Airport Vegetative Management Plan (VMP) allowing selective vegetative removal activities and associated maintenance to address FAA regulations regarding penetrations to navigable airspace and line-of-sight requirements, Berry Street/Turnpike Street ANRAD in which the site is currently under review for a 52 unit comprehensive permit proposal pursuant to the 40B statute by the Zoning Board of Appeals,a long term landscaping and maintenance activity project at 1600 Osgood Street,the construction of a convenience store and gas station at 1503 Osgood Street, and the Mosquito Brook Drainage Improvement Project. In addition to the tremendous efforts spent on the administrative permit review process, the Department conducts numerous inspections for building permit applications and for mon- itoring ongoing permitted projects.Enforcement action and issuance of fines,when appropri- ate, continue to be an active function of the Department.The Conservation Department, in efforts with the Board of Health and DPW also continue to coordinate efforts on beaver popu- lation and control,which cause damage to public and private properties and water supplies. The Department is also charged as active land managers of Town owned Open Space properties. However,with so much time required for wetlands regulatory responsibilities and permitting, planning and management of these valuable Open Space areas continues to be a challenge. The complexities and scope of responsibilities under state and local regulations have grown exponentially since the Conservation Commission Act was enacted in 1957.This growth is due to an increase in complex regulations and an increase in development pressures. The calendar year 2007 was a busy and productive year for the Conservation Department on many fronts,particularly in the arena of state and local regulatory revisions.These impor- tant regulatory revisions are described below. North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw Revisions At annual Town Meeting in June of 2006,the Town voted to adopt revisions to the Wetlands Protection Bylaw to include procedures governing small projects. North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulatory Revisions • Small Project Procedures As a result of the newly adopted Bylaw revisions, the Conservation Commission ad- opted ensuing small project regulations (Section 4.4). These regulation changes were discussed and adopted over the coarse of several public hearings and became effective on July 1,2006.The intent of the small project revision was to alleviate the burden of time and cost expended by applicants for small project applications. Since the Conservation Commission accepted the small projects regulations, several sections within the regulations were found to need additional clarification or further review.Therefore,minor revisions have been made by the Conservation Commission to these specific sections. • Application Checklists The Conservation Department revised all application checklists to reflect recent regula- tory changes.In addition, a small projects checklist was created. • Filing Fees The Conservation Commission voted to increase the fees associated with all filing appli- cations after several public hearing discussions. Fees were increased to more adequately reflect the departments'effort required to review projects that have become increasingly more complex in similar fashion to the states increase for this same reason several years ago.The new fee schedule became effective August 1,2006. The Massachusetts Endangered Species Act Regulations (321 CMR 10.00) (MESA) The Wetlands Protection Act and its regulations protect rare animal species by prohibiting alterations that would have short or long term adverse effects of rare wildlife species. The — 25 — regulations require that proposed alterations to wetland habitats of rare wildlife be reviewed by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP). On July 1,2005 a comprehensive set of regulatory improvements were created to The Mas- sachusetts Endangered Species Act (Chapter 131A),which is administered by the NHESP. The new regulations clarify filing requirements and procedures, set timelines for agency re- sponse, establish filing fee, expand and add definitions, and formalize the appeal process for agency decisions. To screen for potential impacts to rare wildlife habitat,the NHESP has developed maps of designated Priority and Estimated habitats for all state listed species.Although the Wetlands Protection Act has jurisdiction of Estimated Habitat (wetland dependent habitat and a sub- set of Priority Habitat)and not Priority Habitat(upland dependent habitat),the Conservation Department is required to ensure that all proposed projects within both of these designated areas are properly reviewed by NHESP pursuant to the regulations. Since these revisions took effect on July 1, 2005, many projects submitted to the depart- ment for review have been affected by the recent changes when the updated Estimated and Priority Habitats Maps were issued in 2006, showing larger/new areas of habitat designation. For example, Boston Hill was determined to be home of the state listed Frosted Elfin But- terfly,an upland(non-wetland dependent)species of special concern.Therefore,the applicant was required to work with NHESP to create specific mitigation and protection measures to avoid a"taking"of the species. Wetlands Protection Act Regulatory Revisions/Policies • Procedures for Coordinated Review Under the Endangered Species and Wetlands Pro- tection Regulations for State-Listed Wildlife in Wetlands The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's Natural Heritage and Endan- gered Species Program recent revision of its regulations pursuant to the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act has prompted the Department of Environmental Protection to coordinate the implementation of the revised regulations with state wetlands regula- tions. Trails and Open Space Local volunteers completed maintenance and improvements to several existing trail systems, specifically the Shawsheen River Trail and the Locust Trail at Mazurenko Farm, in 2006. In addition, several local boy scouts also completed trail improvement projects on open space properties. These maintenance and improvement activities were very much needed and the Conservation Department is grateful to these volunteers for their efforts. The Department will continue to workwith local volunteers on other open space and trail improvement projects in 2007. Hunting Hunting continues to be an important and effective land management tool in the control of deer populations throughout the commonwealth. Hunting is generally allowed pursuant to state statute on Open Space properties within the Commonwealth unless otherwise prohibited. Some method of hunting is, and has been, allowed on many Open Space properties in North Andover.In 2006, citizens have come forward to the Conservation Department and the Con- servation Commission with concerns on allowing hunting at some of the Open Space proper- ties for safety reasons. Several public hearings were held in 2006 to address these concerns. Efforts for the upcoming year will be focused on continuing wetland and watershed pro- tection, finalizing the updated Open Space and Recreation Plan for state approval, trail and open space improvement projects, GIS mapping of trails and open space, further website en- hancement, and the creation of a Stormwater Bylaw and other Conservation related Bylaws and Policies to further protect North Andover's natural resources. — 26 — Council on Aging Irene M. O'Brien Director In 2007, 1,174 Round trip, door to door,Medical Transport appointments were provided to seniors in North Andover. The Senior Center provides services for 4,800 elders in the North Andover community. Elder Services staff has successfully identified opportunities to grow and expand our role in servicing elders within the community. In the spring of 2007, with the support of the Town Manager and an override vote, we reinstated the Program Manager's position as well as having the Outreach position fully sup- ported by the operating budget.The reception position, Nutrition Site Coordinator and 10- hour per week van driver's position are now fully funded by Formula Grant and Donation Account.We are currently planning to move forward with necessary renovations to the Senior Center through Capital Improvement funding. The following statistics highlight major increases in programs and services from July 1, 2007 to December 31,2007. CATEGORY FY 07 TOTALS FY 08 TO DATE Outreach Case Management 4,510 2,062 Community Education 3,619 1,594 Congregate Meals 3,487 1,849 Home Delivered Meals 17,605 9,008 Group Support 998 512 Recreation 10,781 5,780 Transportation 1174 1025 278 volunteers contributed 46,280 hours of service. Total savings to the community by the United Way calculations of hours served equals $297,888. 17,605 Meals on Wheels were delivered in North Andover and 3,487 congregate meals were served. All FY07 Goals and Objectives were achieved. Objectives for FY08 • To promote the elderly transportation program (grocery shopping, mall trips, social trips, transportation to and from Senior Center) so that ridership will increase by 25% for general pick-ups and van usage from FY 07. • To work in collaboration with the Police, Fire, Health Department and Disability Commission to create an Emergency Assistance Survey. • To use capital improvement funds awarded in FY07 for renovations and improvement to the Senior Center. • Apply for Formula Grant through Executive Office of Elder Affairs for FY08. • Collaborate with Elder Services for Title 111 Nutrition funding FY08. • Submitted request for funding in 2008 through Cultural Council Art Grant. • Apply for Grant through Salem Five for volunteer appreciation dinner. • To submit warrant article to fund 818,000 to support 30 workers for the Tax Work-Off Program. Funding comes through the overlay account. • To host Health Awareness Fair in fall of FY08 in collaboration with the M V YMCA. • Apply for Foundation Grants through the Friends of the NA Senior Center 501 C3. • To increase the town position of part time van driver to a full time. — 27 — Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc. The Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc. have established two new programs. The first is a"Scholarship for Seniors"who may have difficulty paying fees for classes offered here at the Senior Center.The second is the"Emergency Fund for Seniors."This fund may be used for such things as utility bills,rent, food, or prescriptions. Support given to the Council on Aging by the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center: • Purchase of copy machine • Funding mailing of the quarterly newsletter. • Purchase of four 6 ft tables • Purchased of refrigerator • Supplement cost of many social events COUNCIL ON AGING"ELDER CARE BEYOND THE CROSS ROADS" Service is provided to and for 4,800 North Andover elders. Division Name: Community Service Division Division Director: Raymond Santilli Department Name: North Andover Council on Aging/Senior Activity Center The Council on Aging/Senior Activity Center is located at 120R Main Street next to the Town Hall. COA BOARD OF DIRECTORS William P. Callahan, Chair Chair Maria Rosati, Vice Chair Margaret V. Shaheen,Secretary Pricilla Cole, Treasurer Peter Aziz Jack Graham Patricia Long AI Movsesian Elizabeth Poirier Irene M. O'Brien, Director of Elder Services ADMINISTRATIVE AND SUPPORT STAFF Barbara Champigny Donna Delaney Carmela Previti Marge Caron Steve Derby Charles Rivers Barry Coakley Jeanne MCCusker Nancy Stevenson Paula Crudale Jose Morel Pat Sweeney SPECIAL GROUP CHAIR AND FACILITATORS William Callahan Gail Holloran Sarah Dunlap Rosalie Sedita NUTRITION SUPPORT Judy A. Lalmond Maryann Ramsey Barbara Joseph SENIOR WELLNESS WALK IN CLINIC SUPPORT RN Rita Lonardo VNA RN Tina Cormier Middlesex Community College&Students Registration Support: Arleen Coon MEDICAL TRANSPORT VOLUNTEERS Paula Crudale, Transportation Coordinator Charles Avallone Sarah Dunlap Kris Kosheff Sue O'Brien Louis & Peter Aziz Daniel Farmer Betty Little Kathy Phillips Raymond Berthold William Goode Margaret LoPiano Jack Smith William Blackstock John Graham Albert Movsesian Philip Wentworth Larry Curran — 28 — Susan Sawyer, Public Health Director STAFF Debra Rillahan, Public Health Nurse Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector Health Department Pamela DelleChiaie,Admin.Assistant BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBERS Dr. Thomas Trowbridge, Chairman Larry Fixler,Secretary Anne Brennan Dr. Francis MacMillan Jr. Joseph McCarthy The mission of the Health Department is to protect the public health by maintaining a com- prehensive program of environmental health services, which includes inspections, compli- ance, and enforcement activities,monitoring of environmental hazards, and consultation and guidance to citizens and governmental agencies.The staff assists the Board of Health(BOH) members in shaping policies, implementing programs and developing regulations that the members deem significant in the endeavor of providing a healthy environment for the citizens and workers of North Andover. The North Andover Board of Health is a five member volunteer board,whose members are appointed by the Town Manager for three-year, overlapping terms. One member must be a physician.The Board generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month.The Health Department staff wishes to acknowledge our continued appreciation of Dr. Francis MacMil- lan;Town Medical physician. Prevention Programs For 13 years, Deb Rillahan, the Public Health Nurse, has led the prevention program. In 2007 the BOH chose to designate available funds to provide affordable shingles vaccinations to protect the elderly. 75 residents have taken advantage of this program since its inception. A new program also offered monthly cholesterol clinics to the public. We also continued to offer pneumonia shots to the elderly and immune compromised, maintained assistance to the homebound,made available meningitis vaccinations for college bound seniors and successfully vaccinated over 1200 citizens at the fall annual influenza clinics. In 2007 the Department of Public Health continued an increased focus on the ongo- ing pandemic flu planning.We continued ongoing collaborations with all town public safety departments to finalize emergency plans.The plans provide a framework for any event that would require the need for an emergency dispensing of medication to the general public. In the area of virus control, the Town of North Andover is a member of the Northeast Mosquito Control District.The program focuses on pretreatment and education.As a result of the program, the DPH website for the 2007 mosquito season reported that the Town had no positive mosquito pools and no positive dead birds for the West Nile Virus or the EEE virus.In addition,DPH reported that all towns contiguous to North Andover experienced the same zero incidence rate for this past year. Inspection Programs Michele Grant,the Public Health Inspector, ensured the integrity of the inspection program. The inspector coordinated a daily inspection regiment, responded to all needs of the public and assisted the director as needed. The inspector reviewed plans and applications, assisted homeowners and business owners with their projects and proposals and conducted inspections for compliance to state and local regulations. To ensure the cycles of inspections are complied with, the office engaged consultants to supplement food and septic tasks. Through the efforts of all Health Department staff and the inspection program, 30,000 plus residents and employees of businesses, were protected — 29 — from having a mass foodborne outbreak,they suffered no diseases from public and semipublic swimming pools or failed septic systems, there were no reports of children seriously harmed at our 19 recreational camps, no injuries were reported from; tanning booths, massages, ice skating rinks or body art techniques and children were deterred from purchasing tobacco products.Numerous complaints ranging from foul odors to illegal dumping were investigated, addressed and resolved throughout the entire year by the supportive efforts of Pamela Del- leChiaie,the Administrative Assistant. Annual Report Permit Statistics-2007 (Calendar Year-1/l/2007-12/31/2007) PERMIT TYPE #OF TOTAL FEES Commercial Permits Animal 11 $385.00 Body Art Establishment 1 $310.00 Body Art Practitioner 1 $210.00 Dumpster 161 $9,780.00 Food Est-All categories 155 $24,955.00 Food Est-Tax Exempt 12 $0.00 Food Est-Tax Exempt-Temporary 11 $0.00 Frozen Desserts 14 $800.00 Funeral Director 2 $250.00 Ice Rinks 2 $270.00 Massage Est. 18 $2,720.00 Massage Therapists 42 $2,940.00 Offal Haulers 57 $7,830.00 Recreational Camp Permits 51 $3,000.00 Septic DWI 45 $3,630.00 Suntanning Est. 10 $935.00 Swimming Pools 7 $1,080.00 Title 5 Inspectors 24 $875.00 Title 5 Reports 46 $2,300.00 Tobacco 25 $2,750.00 Total Commercial Permits 695 $65,020.00 Septic Permits Septic-Soil 27 $9,720.00 Septic- Plan Review 40 $9,000.00 Septic- Disposal Works Const. - Full System 17 $4,250.00 Septic- Disposal Works Const. -Components 9 $1125.00 Total Septic Permits 93 Well Construction 2 $270.00 Trash Hauler Placards 133 $13,300.00 Trash Hauler Permits 671 — 30 — Regional Initiatives North Andover also continues to be part of regional health initiatives. The Healthy Com- munities Tobacco Control Program is administered through collaboration with thirteen com- munities and financed by a state grant.The program conducted quarterly compliance checks designed to deter children from being able to purchase tobacco products. The Health Director is also a member of the Greater Lawrence Public Health Bioterror- ism Coalition. The coalition is made up of seven communities. By continued completion of the annual deliverables the coalition successfully received funding by the Federal Centers of Disease Control. The 2007 funds were directed towards emergency plan development and education.With the collaboration between various departments,the Town of North Andover achieved a major milestone by becoming NIMS compliant by educating all required town employees in the area of basic emergency response.This achievement has made future funding streams in this area accessible to the Town. Kathleen Szyska, President Patricia Long, Secretary Historical Commission Anne Ericson, Secretary Barbara Somers Linda Tremblay Jan Williams Leo Chabot The North Andover Historical Commission is a seven person volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Our mission is to serve as a resource to the citi- zens of North Andover in matters pertaining to the history of the town, to help protect and preserve houses, landscapes, monuments and places of historic value, and to sit on any town boards or commissions as required by law.Members of the Historical Commission sit on the Community Preservation Act Board, the North Andover Historical Society Board, and the North Andover Historic District Commission. In 2007 the Commission was successful in passing at town meeting the Demolition Delay by-law and the acceptance of Machine Shop Village being established as a Neighborhood Conservation District. However, due to a technicality, the Massachusetts Historical Com- mission rejected the town meeting vote regarding the proposed Neighborhood Conserva- tion District. A new article, reworded according to Massachusetts Historical Commission requirements,will be submitted to Town Meeting 2008. Both of these "historical tools", the Demolition Delay by-law and the establishment of the Neighborhood Conservation District, will help to protect and preserve the history of our Town. We are currently working with the North Andover Thrift Shop Board regarding enlarg- ing storage and sale space at Schofield Mill, 172 Sutton Street.A future Commission project will be the possible relocation of three historical monuments that are now located on police station land.This is necessary due to the eventual sale of that property. Restoration and preservation of the stone markers in the Old Burying Ground by consul- tants Fannin&Lehner continues,with work continuing on the last third of the project. The Historical Commission is indebted to Carol Majahad,Director of the North Andover Historical Society,for her continued support and assistance throughout the year. — 31 — Lincoln Daley,Town Planner NORTH ANDOVER PLANNING BOARD Planning Department Richard Nardella, Chairman John Simons,Vice Chairman Alberto Angles, Clerk Richard Rowen Jennifer Kusek Tim Seibert,Alternate The Planning Department consists of a Planning Director/Town Planner, a full-time Plan- ning Assistant, and a six member volunteer Planning Board. The Department reviews and endorses all Approval Not Required Plans M.G.L.Ch.41 Sec.81-L and 81-P,all preliminary and definitive subdivision plans as required by M.G.L.Ch.41 Sec. 81-K to 81 -GG and the North Andover Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and reviews the Development Schedules for all subdivisions under Section 8.7 Growth Management.The Planning Department also reviews applications for the following fourteen different special permits, as authorized by M.G.L. ch.40A,M.G.L. ch.40R, and the North Andover Zoning Bylaw: • Section 2.30.1 Common Driveway • Section 4.125 R-6 Zone • Section 4.136 Watershed Protection District • Section 7.2.1 Access Other Than Street Frontage • Section 7.2.2 Frontage Exception Lot • Section 8.3 Site Plan Review • Section 8.5 Planned Residential Development • Section 11 Planned Development District • Section 12 Large Estates Condominium Conversion • Section 13 Continuing Care Retirement Center • Section 14 Independent Elderly Housing • Section 15 Planned Commercial Development District • Section 16 Corridor Development District • Section 17 Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District In accordance with North Andover Street Acceptance Procedures, the Planning Depart- ment coordinated efforts with developers on obtaining street acceptance. In preparation for the 2007 Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Department worked with developers and the Department of Public Works on obtaining street acceptance for: • Flagship Drive • Willow Street • Willow Street(South Extension) • Bayfield Drive Under M.G.L. Ch. 40A, Section 5,The Planning Board is responsible for advertising a public hearing for any proposed zoning bylaws to be voted upon at Town Meeting.In addition to holding public hearings, the Planning Board works on drafting any proposals or amend- ments to the zoning bylaw.This involves researching of other town's bylaws and regulations, reviewing publications, and assimilating gathered information into drafting new bylaws and regulations suited to the needs of North Andover. A significant amount of the Planning Department's staff time and effort is spent each year on keeping the bylaws up to date.At the May 2007 Annual Town Meeting, the following amendments were accepted: • Amend Zoning Bylaw by adding new section,Section 17 Osgood Smart Growth Over- lay District to create a mixed-use overlay district that will encourage a range of housing opportunities and foster economic development. — 32 — • The rezoning of parcels of land,from Industrial S to Business 2,located at 200 and 220 Sutton Street. • Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 3.2 to establish the Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District on Assessor's Map 43,Parcel 17 and identified as 1600 Osgood Street(Former Lucent Technologies site). • Accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43D pursuant to Sec- tion 11 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006 and to approve the filing of a formal pro- posal with the Interagency Permitting Board for the designation as an overlay for land at a portion of 1600 Osgood Street,Map 34, Parcel 17. • Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 4.133 Industrial 2 District by adding new subsection, Subsection 24 to increase the number of allowed uses within the district. • Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 7.4 Building Heights by adding new subsection, Sub- section 5.to specify the height of a pharmaceutical manufacturing silo. • Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 8.5.6(F)Usable Open Space in order to further clarify the definition of Useable Open Space and the method for calculation of usable open space within a Planned Residential Development. In addition to a number of local committees, the Planning Department is also involved in many regional organizations such as the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, the H.O.M.E.Consortium,the Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Mer- rimack Valley Regional Transit Authority. Involvement in these organizations is required in order to receive certain services and grants. Past Year Overview The year 2007 continued to be an extremely busy year for the Department as it assists in implementing economic development efforts and provides support for the Planning Board's review and rewrite of the land use regulations. The Planning Department reviewed and granted ten Watershed Special Permits, reviewed thirteen Site Plan Review Special Permits, and reviewed four requests for waiver from Site Plan Review.The Planning Department also reviewed the Planning Development District Special Permit for the mixed-use,multi-phased project located at 21 High Street.The project was approved for the first phase of the project for the conversion of 35,000 s.f.of vacant mill space to offices and a restaurant and 20,000 s.f. for the construction of 20 residential units. #OF PERMITS #OF LOTS/ TYPE OF APPLICATION REVIEWED SQUARE FOOTAGE Access other than Frontage Footage 0 0 Approval Not Required Plan 6 11 Common Driveway 2 4 lots Fronted Exception Lets 2 2 lots Subdivision (Definitive) 0 0 Subdivision (Preliminary) 0 0 Site Plan Review 13 221,000 Site Plan Review Waiver 4 0 Planned Development District 1 70,000 (Definitive) Watershed Special Permits 10 11 lots TOTALS 38 291,000 — 33 — The Planning Board and Planning Staff continued their efforts in 2007 to promote sound economic development with the creation of the Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District lo- cated at 1600 Osgood Street and rezoning opportunities along the northern corridor of North Andover. The Planning Board and Town Staff work diligently to create a zoning overlay district that encourages a diversity of housing types and significant commercial, retail, and industrial development opportunities for the Town.The Smart Growth Overlay District ap- proved at the June 2007 Annual Town Meeting will create 530 residential units and significant commercial,retail, and industrial development opportunities on the 169-acre parcel currently zoned for industrial use.The Planning Board in collaboration with landowners and abutters are currently exploring rezoning opportunities for properties across from the Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District to further promote economic development and commercial growth. The Planning Board meets regularly, as needed, two Tuesdays of every month and con- ducts Saturday morning site visits.Planning Board Meetings are held at the Town Hall Board of Selectmen Meeting Room located at 120 Main Street. All interested persons may appear and be heard.Persons needing special accommodations and/or those interested in viewing the application materials should contact the Planning Department. The Planning Department is dedicated to serving the community by providing assistance in land-use related matters.As always, this Department strives to be open and customer ser- vice focused. Please feel free to communicate with us to have questions answered or concerns addressed by using the Town website at www.townofnorthandover.com,by phone at 978-688- 9535, or visiting our office located at 1600 Osgood Street. — 34 — BOARD OF TRUSTEES Peter J. Lafond, Chair William Stevens Memorial Library Martha Sali Salisbury Jr ury Maria Galvagna Mesinger, Treasurer E.William Hansen Raymond Vivenzio Mary Rose Quinn, Director To the Citizens of North Andover The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library herewith present their 99'report,which is for the period January 1,2007—December 31,2007. To the Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library: I hereby submit the 991h report of the Director: The Stevens Memorial Library celebrated its 1001h Anniversary on November 4,2007.To commemorate this milestone, the Trustees, Friends, Staff, and many dedicated volunteers, community groups, town officials, and local businesses worked cooperatively throughout the year to develop special programs, events and activities in honor of the Library Centennial. To kickoff the celebration, the Anne Bradstreet manuscript, owned by the Trustees and housed at Harvard University's Houghton Library,was returned to North Andover for display at the Robert Lehman Arts Center, Brooks School in May.The Trustees,Michael McCahill and the Brooks School made the exhibit of this extraordinary manuscript possible.Additional Anne Bradstreet volumes from the Library's special collections currently remain on exhibit in the reading room display case. Also in honor of the 100th, the Library offered a Roundtable Discussion,Anne Bradstreet:An Inspiration in Our Times. As part of the larger effort to provide greater access to our more historic collections, the Library embarked on a building project to craft doors for our Rotunda bookcases which house our Local History materials.The project was funded through the support of our Friends and other generous donors. The Library planned improvements to other areas of the building interiors and exterior, in addition to the bookcase doors in the Rotunda,receiving grant funds from"The Festival of Trees"to restore the front entrance, doors and stairs and from Community Preservation Act funds to replace windows and brickwork on the historic facade and to repair the tile roof.Both projects will be completed in 2008. The Library also received Capital Improvement funds to replace the carpeting in all public areas and public service desk spaces and$75,000 to upgrade and expand technology through- out the building.The carpeting was installed in time for the 1001h Anniversary festivities and the technology will be updated in early 2008. The Children's Librarian, Marina Salenikas, chaired the "One Book, One Community" sub-committee.The Town's first annual"One Book, One Community"event brought North Andover residents together to read My Last Grievance by popular Massachusetts author, Eli- nor Lipman.A program and reception with the author was held at the Rogers Center at Mer- rimack College,to celebrate the Town-wide Read and to thank all those who participated and contributed to its success. Two programs offered in conjunction with Elinor Lipman's novel were Michael Tougias presentation on his book, Ten Hours Until Dawn,which recounted the details of the Blizzard of'78 and a book discussion,Objects of Satire:My Latest Grievance,led by Gerry Sanford. In addition to the Elinor Lipman event, several other programs were offered in 2007 in celebration of the Centennial. In June, the North Andover Improvement Society sponsored — 35 — walking tours of the Library and historic district.The Friends funded summer programs for the Children's Room including the much admired Harry Potter programs and activities. The Library would also like to thank the Friends and the Arts Council for their help in providing several popular programs, such as The Friends Afternoon Tea, Rhea Simon's "Great American Songbook", Sally Matson as "Susan B. Anthony", "Silent Movies" with pianist Richard Hughes,Richard Clark as Andrew Carnegie,and"Two Old Friends",Emery Hutchins and Mac McHale,playing songs from Ireland. The Library appreciates the assistance we received from Caroline Cole regarding public- ity for the Centennial,Judy Normandin and Annie's Book Stop, Linda Tremblay for creating the Library History display at Town Hall,Millie Matasso,Anne Ericson, and Dee Forsythe for developing a commemorative brochure, and the Merrimack Valley Camera Club for their photography exhibit. We are grateful to the Garden Club and the North Andover Artist Guild for their Art in Bloom project and for the wonderful floral arrangements and artist exhibits on display in the Library throughout the year.We are very thankful for our Trustees Mary Ellen Osgood, Martha Salisbury, and Maria Mesinger who served on the 100"An- niversary sub-committee and who worked tirelessly to make the Centennial a triumph. The Centennial finale included the Library Rededication Ceremony with a welcome from Library Trustee Chair,Peter Lafond and remarks from Town Manager,Mark Rees and Board of Selectmen Chair,James Xenakis followed by the Children's Parade of Books. Several com- munity organizations provided the birthday cakes and other refreshments for the Library's birthday party as a fitting conclusion for an event filled year. In June,in the midst of the celebration activities,Library Director, Sue Ellen Holmes an- nounced her retirement. Sue Ellen served the community of North Andover and the Stevens Memorial Library for 41 years, first as a Page, next as Children's Librarian, and for the last 17 as the Director. She saw the Library through the building expansion project and major changes in technology and new formats for collections. Sue Ellen dedicated her entire career to the Stevens Memorial Library,the Patrons, and the Town.We congratulate her on her re- tirement and thank her for all she has done to provide exceptional Library services throughout her career to the residents of North Andover. The Trustees appointed Mary Rose Quinn as the new Director in August to replace Sue Ellen upon her retirement in November. Other staffing changes in 2007 included the retire- ment of Addie Pearson as Head of Reference/Young Adult Services and the restoration of the Assistant Director's position through an override vote.The Library continued to operate and serve our patrons well through the changes and transition thanks to the collective efforts of the entire staff. Special thanks go to Reference Staff members,Jill Barker and Ellyn Spencer for filling in and covering schedules while we advertised for a new Head of Reference and a part-time Librarian in their department.Thanks also to the Children's Department.Through the transition and anniversary events,Marina Salenikas, Head of Children's Services, Susan Bergman,Assistant Children's Librarian, and Library Assistants Donna Wray and Mary El- len Flynn-Kupiec, continued with their special book displays, story times, and special event programming. Carol Obert, Head of Circulation, along with Karen Bellaire, Sally Fowler, Ellen Reusch, and Loretta Westerhoff kept the library running, the collections circulating, and the interlibrary loan activity organized throughout the building projects and the 100t' activities. Library Assistant,Maura Deems, our one person Technical Services Department, processed all of our new materials, print and non-print, for the adult, children's, and young adult collections. She also helped out in other departments as needed. Late in the year, the Library began reorganizing collections, furnishings, and equipment to provide greater access to our resources and more space for our patrons to read, study, and conduct research or just relax and browse our books,AV, and displays.Technology improve- ments in 2007 included new downloadable DVDs though our homepage and the revamping of our Website to enhance the Library's presence on the Internet.Although the Library lost some ground in areas where we have traditionally been strong, as reflected in the circula- tion statistics,we have seen a significant jump in interlibrary-loan activity, a rapid rise in the utilization of our online resources through our Website and in the use of our computers, and — 36 — a noteworthy increase in Reference inquiries in both the Reference and Children's Depart- ments. The Stevens Memorial Library looks forward to 2008 and the many building projects and technology enhancements planned for the next year.We would like to thank the Friends, volunteers, and the many patrons and supporters who made 2007 an exciting and memorable Centennial and we look forward to their continued help and support as we begin the next hundred years in 2008. Respectfully submitted, Mary Rose Quinn, Library Director Report of the Board of Trustees The Board of Trustees would like to thank Sue Ellen Holmes for her years of service and leadership on behalf of the Library and Community and wish her well in her retirement.The Board also wishes to extend its appreciation to the Staff and volunteers who provided the pub- lic with exceptional Library services and who contributed their time and talents to the 1001h anniversary and to the Friends of the Library led by Marty Larson and other organizations who helped make the Centennial celebration both successful and memorable. The Trustees extend their deepest appreciation to Mary Ellen Osgood,who retired from this Board in November after so many years of dedicated service to the Library and the Town. The Board of Trustees continues to oversee the investment and expenditure of Endowed Funds and Special Gifts. Proceeds from donors purchase books, furnishings, and equipment and are used to enhance the building and grounds,and the services,programs,collections and activities of the Library. Respectfully submitted, Peter J. Lafond, Chair Maria Galvagna Mesinger,Treasurer William B.Duffy,Jr. E.William Hansen Martha Salisbury Raymond Vivenzio — 37 — Library Statistics for Fiscal Year 2007 FY'00 FY'01 FY'02 FY'03 FY'04 FY'05 FY'06 FY'07 Acquisitions 5,368 4,301 5,453 5,152 5,595 5,053 6,150 5,457 Circulation 183,855 189,165 201,106 216,641 210,314 218,117 220,477 206,606 Museum Passes 833 771 613 534 694 619 642 655 Inter-Library Loans 6,029 10,283 20,467 28,988 39,185 46,796 46,978 53,021 Reference Questions 10,571 11,961 12,803 11,476 17,823 18,824 20,384 23,380 Programs Offered 304 294 299 251 157 115 108 172 Program Attendance 620 6,121 5,705 4,382 1,713 2,029 2,571 2,225 Library Usage 168,881 166,821 177,427 182,750 174,773 155,638 148,151 147,227 Meeting Room(s) Usage 605 615 581 617 512 495 493 437 Hours Open 3,352 3,229 3,199 3,217 2,899 2,864 3,196 3,559 #of Library Card Holders 23,285 24,379 25,155 26,598 27,493 25,901 26,483 27,384 Av.Weekly Computer Use n/a 200 264 441 492 400 389 698 Home Page Hits n/a n/a 31,656 40,442 37,353 40,069 72,754 828,163 Endowment Fund Valuation Value as of June 30, 2007 $493,677.78 FUNDS HISTORICAL VALUE PRESENT VALUE Charles Whitney Davis Fund $10,000.00 $20,299.90 Carrie Millar Dushame Memorial $50,000.00 $61,013.35 Phillips Fund $2,550.00 $7,134.66 Berrian Fund $1,000.00 $3,567.33 Katherine Currier Osgood, Gayton Osgood, and Mary Ellen Osgood $50,000.00 $55,642.10 Elizabeth P.Stevens Fund $10,000.00 $28,538.62 Nathaniel/Eliz. P.Stevens Fund $25,000.00 $64,201.58 Dale Stevens Fund $13,500.00 $35,673.28 Anne Bradstreet Fund $1,500.00 $3,567.33 M.T. Stevens, Abbot Stevens $61,682.81 $214,039.63 Mary O. Tyler Stevens & Reynolds Tota 1 $22 5,2 32.81 $493,677.78 - 38 - Stevens Memorial Library Stevens Memorial Library Endowment Fund Income Account Activity Special Gifts Fund Account Activity 7/1/06 to 6/30/07 7/1/06 To 6/30/07 Endowment Fund Income Balance 7/1/06 $1,052.43 Special Gifts Fund Balance 7/1/06 $18,686.86 Receipts Receipts From Endowment Fund $7,000.00 Special Gifts $8,935.00 From Phillips Fund Grants $1,00.00 Memorial Contributions $172.89 Total Receipts $7,000.00 $7,000.00 Lost Books $2,371.30 Expenditures Other $561.12 Books & Periodicals $3,858.26 Interest $730.60 Building Maintenance 85.91 Total Receipts $13,770.91 $13,770.91 Furniture& Equipment 206.48 Programs 2,219.18 Expenditures Miscellaneous 734.60 Books $3,177.20 Bank Service Charges $0.00 Programs $4,033.98 Other $488.55 Total Expenditures $7,104.43 ($7,104.43) Total Expenditures $7,699.73 ($7,699.73) Ending Balance 6/30/07 $948.00 Ending Balance 6/30/07 $24,758.04 Endowment Fund Valuation Value as of June 30,2006 $493,677.78 Stevens Memorial Library Copier Fund Income Account Activity 7/1/06 to 6/30/07 Copier Fund Balance 7/1/06 $4,159.75 Receipts Adult copier $2,141.45 Children's Room Copier $774.10 Computer Printouts $1,091.00 Total Receipts $4,006.55 $4,006.55 Expenditures Expenditures $3,397.75 Bank Service Charges $0.00 Total Expenditures $3,397.75 ($3,397.75) Ending Balance 6/30/07 $4,768.55 — 39 — Veterans' Services North Andover—Boxford District Edward V. Mitchell, Director of Veterans'Services Per Chapter 115 of the General Laws, the Town of North Andover re-appointed Edward V. Mitchell to the position of District Director of Veterans Services, on May 2006 for an addi- tional three-year term ending.June 30,2009. The Department of Veterans'Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependents who are in need of benefits and services. In 1946, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a District Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provisions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws.The Veterans Service Officer (V SO) is located at the North Andover Town Hall on Main Street.Walk-ins are always welcome however;we recom- mend calling first to ensure a representative is present. Office Hours Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M.to 4:30 p.m. (978) 688-9552 or for urgent matters, call (978) 807- 7286, or e-mail us at veteranagent@ comcast.net *If necessary the V SO will make home visits. Services Provided as Directed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Financial assistance • Medical Services • Educational&Burial Benefits • Property Tax Exemptions • Veterans War Bonus • Motor Vehicle Plates(Veteran, P.O.W.) • Local Veterans Cemetery interment • Gold Star Mothers&Fathers Annuities • Blue Star Service Banners • Welcome Home Bonus Program • Civil Service Employment&Housing Obtaining copies of discharges • Replacement of Service Medals • Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse • V.A. Home Loans and education benefits • Life Insurance and Widows Pensions • Veterans Disability Comp&Pensions • V.A. Hospitals/Clinic Enrollment&Prescription plan • V.A.Work Study Allowance Program All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines. Accomplishments • Processed six Welcome Home War Bonus, awarding our returning War Veterans with $1,000.00 each. • Provided informative lecture to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Senior Center. Convened&Chaired the Patriotic Observation Committee in — 40 — the planning of Memorial Day, Patriot Day and Veterans Day Ceremonies. Presented Blue Star Service Banners to families with loved ones serving in the Armed forces. Assisted four families with emergency fuel assistance. Provided thirty-two Veterans and/or Veteran families with emergency financial assistance. Expenditures The Veterans Services paid out$157,147.00 for emergency financial/medical assistance with 75%of this expenditure being reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Veterans,we want you to receive the Benefits You and your family have earned. Contact your Veterans Service Officer Today! NORTH ANDOVER/BoXFORD VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS Director of Veterans Services: Edward V. Mitchell Boxford Town Manager:Alan Benson North Andover Town Manager:Mark Rees Graves Officer: Philip Brooks — 41 — Youth Services Rick Gorman, Executive Director The Youth Services Department, under the direction of Rick Gorman continued to provide superior quality services and a full compliment of programs.The programs consisted of sup- port programs, court-related programming, student leadership programs, family and indi- vidual services as well as a host of social,recreational and adventure services. In 2007,Youth Services serviced 3,300 youth. In July 2007 funding was restored for the fourth full-time position and $6,000 to our operating budget. The outstanding professional staff consists of Rick Gorman, Executive Director; Brie Hart, Support Services Coordinator; Ryan Chasse,Adventure Coordinator; and Josh Peters, Recreation Coordinator. The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center continues to be a lively and safe place for North Andover youth.The center is open six days a week for middle and high school youth.We have also built in time on Saturdays for fourth and fifth graders to give them a feel for the center prior to entering middle school. We operate an extensive eight week summer program, which services 1,200 youth. The summer is filled with clinics, recreational programs, playground programs, events and field trips. Youth Services is also responsible for Stevens Pond. The pond, which will be going through major renovation work in Spring 2008, will once again become a summer hot spot for our residents. In 2007, our staff consisted of four full-time employees, student volunteers, adult volun- teers, program leaders, interns and part-time staff. During the summer our part-time staff swells from 25 to over 100.We are very proud of our opportunity to provide jobs for North Andover youth. The year 2007 was also the second year that we took over coordinating the Sunday night skating program at Brooks School, the Saturday morning fourth grade basketball program and the summer special events for younger kids.We are pleased to say that all three programs continue to grow and see large numbers. Late 2007 also saw the re-opening of the very popular NAYS Challenge Course in the Town forest. Due to budget cuts,the course had been closed for two years. The Youth Services Director also chairs the Towns Fields Committee. This position is responsible for permitting fields, working with our youth sports programs and developing short and long term plans for field use and development. Once again, a number of adult committees are actively involved in the daily work of the Youth Center.These adult volunteer committees work on fundraising, the annual fund,mar- keting,public relations,finance,budgeting and technology. The Youth Services Board of Directors and Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. are also continuing to work on long range planning for the department and center.We thank the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. for their continued financial and emotional support of the center. The lifeline of Youth Services is to provide support services and I am pleased and proud of our constant mission of helping the youth and families in this community.The following are the services provided during the last year. Adventure Programs Support Services • Re-opening of Challenge Course • High School Girl's Group • Skateboard Park • Middle School Girl's Group • Rock Climbing Programs • Tuesday Girls Hour • Paintball Trips • Youth Tracking and Outreach • Biking Programs • Holiday Giving Program — 42 — Support Services (continued) Student-run Programs • Thanksgiving Program • Youth Council • Personal Care Drive • Teenco Dance Committee • Crisis Intervention • Helping Hands • Information and Referral Services • Skateboard Committee • Job Bank • Outing Club • Mediation • Step Team • NAYS/MSPCC Collaboration • Tutoring • Community Involvement Programs Social/Recreation Programs • 71h/81h grade Teenco Special Events • 6th grade Teenco • Annual Spring Carnival • 8th grade Dress-up Dance • Youth Appreciation Day • Basketball Tourneys • End of School Party • Fall Flag Football • End of Summer Celebration • Joseph Walsh Summer League • NAYS/YMCA 3 on 3 Tourney • Black Knights Winter League • Youth Center Fundraisers • Youth Center Classes • NAYS/NABC 4th grade Basketball Court-related Programs • Crusaders Special Olympics Juvenile Diversion • Grandstand(Snack Shack) • Lip-Synch Contest • Field Trips • Extensive Summer Programming (8 weeks) — 43 — Jeffrey J. Coco, Director John J. Coco, Deputy Director CO-DEPUTY DIRECTORS: Emergency Management Richard M. Stanley, Police Chief 1 William P. Martineau, Fire Chief Richard C. Boettcher, Commanding Officer, Auxiliary Police John P. Savastano, Senior Operations Officer William Hastings, Senior Communications Officer Once again, our community experienced flooding in less than an eleven-month period.The neighborhoods that experienced the greatest impact in 2006, once again were severely im- pacted by the Patriot's day flood.I would like to commend the response of this agency's divi- sions: Operations,headed by John Savastano, Communications,headed by William Hastings and Auxiliary police Commanded by Sergeant Richard Boettcher.Their dedicated response during this natural disaster helped ease a cumbersome burden places on public safety and our citizen during and after this event.A special note of thanks to our dedicated fire,police,pub- lic works,health,inspectional services,Town Manager's office and the board of Selectmen for their response during this incident. Our RACES communicators continue to support monthly communications tests with MEMA to maintain communications proficiency and readiness in event of emergencies.We also conduct weekly testing of our primary communications to insure readiness during emer- gency situations. The RACES and Auxiliary Police as well as the Emergency Management operations staff contribute countless hours of voluntary services to the town in support of any events that may require communications coverage or crowd control and public safety assistance during incidents. We continue to recruit operations officers and RACES communicators holding valid Ra- dio Amateur Licenses from the Federal Communications Commission(FCC).We are also on the lookout for volunteers to join our Auxiliary Police group.Auxiliary Police candidates must be over the age of 21 and able to pass a background investigation conducted by our local police department. All town residents meeting these criteria are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex or creed.Interested individuals may contact the undersigned at any time. As always our thanks to the many town boards and departments including Town Man- ager,Mr.Mark Rees, the Finance Board, Honorable Board of Selectmen, DPW, Police, and Fire departments who can always be depended on to support our efforts including all MEMA exercises and real emergencies that may arise. My personal thanks to Deputy Director John Coco,the Emergency Management Opera- tions Staff,headed by John Savastano,the Communications staff,headed by William Hastings and the RACES communicators and the Auxiliary police,headed by Sgt.Richard Boettcher. Without your dedicated support and all the voluntary service you provide to our community, our agency could not support our community.I greatly appreciate your time and effort. — 44 — Fire Department William P. Martineau, Fire Chief Mission Statement The North Andover Fire Department is an organization dedicated to the protection and pres- ervation of life and property through aggressive fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, public education, hazardous materials control and containment,the mitiga- tion of all disasters, natural and manmade, and to be of assistance to the public. 2007 Overview This past year saw the retirement of long time Fire Chief, William Dolan, who served an incredible 25 years as Chief of Department. Chief Dolan's tenure will be remembered as a progressive era in a changing time. His commitment to customer service and risk reduction is still being recognized throughout the state.Two recent dwelling fires in town were promptly extinguished by residential fire sprinkler activation saving 1.5 million dollars in potential property damage. The Fire Department has trained all disciplines of town employees, (Elected Officials, Fire Department personnel, DPW, Board of Health, etc.), as mandated by Homeland Se- curity.This extensive training in emergency response and mitigation of all potential threats, natural and man made, is the National Incident Management System. By being proactive in this training North Andover will continue to be a certified community and eligible for Home- land Security Grants. The Fire Department has accepted several monetary donations from our residents and business community.We were able to purchase one of the next generation in thermal imaging cameras and are well on our way towards a second unit.This technology allows firefighters to see through smoke and identify trapped victims by the varying temperatures of the human body. Report of the Fire Department RESPONSES JANUARY 1, 2007 To DECEMBER 31, 21007 Fire and Rescue 2247 Ambulance responses 2624 Fire prevention Code Compliance Inspections conducted by the Fire Prevention Office 889 REVENUE FY 06 Fire Prevention Permits $44,482.00 Fire Alarm Boxes $22,200.00 Ambulance revenue $825,905.35 — 45 — Police Department Richard M. Stanley, Chief The North Andover Police Department experienced more transition during 2007.Several vet- eran officers retired or moved on making way for several new appointments and promotions. Officers Sean Daley,Jarrad Lawlor and Brendan Gallagher joined NAPD in June. Of- ficers Daley comes to us from the Boston College Police Department and is currently as- signed as the School Resource Officer. Officers Lawlor and Gallagher completed their acad- emy training in November and are currently assigned to the day shift.All three officers have at least a bachelor degree in Criminal Justice. Officers Stephen Diminico and Eric Sewade were appointed later in 2007 and should complete their recruit academy training in June of 2008.This will bring the department up to full staffing for the first time in several years.We look forward to the promotion of two of- ficers to the rank of sergeant in the spring of 2008.This will round out our supervisory staff. A number of officers were publicly acknowledged in 2007 for their actions under difficult circumstances. Officer Katie Knab and Joseph Kamal were lauded for their live saving efforts in early November when they resuscitated a heart attack victim.The man made a full recovery and is back to work.Later in November Officer Mark Wilson,Detective Dan Cronin and Sgt. Charles Gray were commended for their efforts in taking an armed suspect into custody.This suspect had just shot a former co-worker and had shot at others, he was attempting to escape armed with two handguns.Officer Dan Quinlan administered first aid to the victim and pro- vided critical information to responding officers.We again commend them for their actions. We are optimistic that we may finally be moved to a new, modern, safe, police facility in the foreseeable future. This is a project that has had many ups and downs over the years and has involved countless hours of work by many dedicated individuals. Regardless of the outcome, we appreciate the support we have received on this project from town leaders and committees as well as an outpouring of support from many in the community. As always,we appreciate your support on our public safety initiatives and we are grateful for your input. Crime statistics for 2007 are listed on page 133.) — 46 — Division of Public Works Bruce D. Thibodeau P.E., Director Division of Public Works Water Supply & Distribution In Fiscal Year 2007,the following were installed as part of the North Andover Water Distri- bution System: 5,679 feet of eight-inch water main, and 180 feet of six-inch water main; plus 1 twelve-inch gate valve, 10 eight-inch gate valves, and 19 six-inch gate valves; and 23 fire hydrants. The water distribution system now consists of. 146.90 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch, 2 eight-inch, and 1 six-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves;538 twelve-inch,4 ten-inch, 1069 eight-inch, 1847 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate valves; and 1477 public hydrants. Size of Pipe (Inches) 24 12 10 8 6 4 3 Length of Pipe (Feet) 1917 271,026 7615 400,894 86,873 684 160 There were installed in 2006-2007 either wholly or partially, 140 water services. Seven damaged fire hydrants were replaced and 12 water main breaks or leaks were repaired. Hy- drants were inspected,repaired,flagged, and painted where necessary. In fiscal year 2007, developers for private subdivisions extended the town's water distribu- tion system. Our existing water main was extended from Turnpike Street into Sandalwood Lane to service a 40B project known as"The Meadows"on the Middleton Town Line.Water main was also extended to service another private development called"Old Salem Village"off Turnpike St near Sullivan Street. Within Old Salem Village, new 8-inch water mains were installed in Hepatica Drive and Mayflower Drive.A small 4-lot subdivision called"Red Gate Lane"extended 500 feet of new 8-inch water main off Salem Street near Blue Ridge Road. STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM Kind of Pipe Cast Iron and Ductile Iron Sizes 3"to.24" Extended During the Year(Feet) 5679 Discontinued(Feet) 576 Total Number of Hydrants Added during the Year 23 Total Number of Hydrants Now In Use 1477 Number of Stop Gates Now In Use 3467 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 140 Number of Service Taps Now In Use 7409 Number of Meters Installed 472 — 47 — Funding was approved for our next water main replacement project in the spring Town Meeting.New water mains will be installed in Chestnut Street,Margate Street,Clark Street, Tolland Road, Harwood Street and Wood Lane off Andover Street.The project will help us with our goal to eliminate all unlined cast iron pipe from the distribution system. Funding was approved for our next Meter Replacement Project, Phase IV. Nearly 1,000 old water meters will be replaced with the new radio-read type meter.The project will help us with our goal of a complete radio-read metering system. Drinking Water Treatment Plant, Pumping Stations, and Water Storage Facilities In July the Bear Hill 3.5 million-gallon Potable Water Storage tank#1 was removed from service,drained and dismantled in preparation for construction of the Town's new 2.2 million gallon concrete storage tank. This plastic covered &lined in ground basin, has served the Town since 1987. By February the construction of the new Bear Hill concrete potable water storage tank was completed and the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply granted approval for it to be put into service.This new concrete structured tank is the first of two that will greatly improve the Town's water quality by protecting it from natural elements and vandalism.The construc- tion of this new tank corrected elevation dif- ferences that existed between Sutton and Bear FINISHED WATER PUMPED FY 2007 Hill Storage sites, thus eliminating the need for an additional pumping station. The dis- MONTHS MILLION GALLONS(MG) tribution system, which includes the Bradford July 2006 118,5888 Standpipe, is now one pressure system, mean- August 122.8166 ing all tanks fill to the same height and pres- September 89 2011 sure range. Other improvements here include October 78,0959 new facilities for chlorination, sampling, level November 68.6040 monitoring and security breach alarms. December 2006 73.0906 Once the new Bear Hill Storage Tank was January 2007 70.6204 on line, construction began on the other new February 62,7222 storage tank at Sutton Hill. The Sutton Hill March 69.2480 Potable Water Storage Tank being replaced was April 67.1139 originally constructed prior to 1900 and was May 90.6189 the oldest storage tank in Town. June 07 115.8831 In January two new 350 horsepower vari- able frequency drives were installed on the TOTAL 1026.6035 Finished Water Pumps to replace old, failing drives. Cost, including installation, was ap- Average daily cons umption-2.8126 MG/clay proximately $54,000.00. These drives save on Max day pumping-June 29, 2007: 5.5545 MG electrical power and cost as well as provide Largest pumping week—June 24-30, 2007: greater control over the pumping of drinking 33.7559 MG`s water. National Grid reimbursed the Town $23,000.00 for installing electrical machinery which reduces electrical power. In June the installation of an 8 ft security fence surrounding the Drinking Water Treat- ment Plant was completed. This past year, drinking WTP operators designed, constructed and mounted a new in- strument panel board for the Laboratory.Instrument plumbing was improved to include flow and pressure control valves for greater accuracy in the measurement of turbidity, chlorination and pH. The results of improved filtering conditions saving the Town$100,000 by eliminating the need for changing the Granular Activated Carbon Change within the filters this fiscal year. In June the Water Treatment Plant sent out over 11,000 educational water quality reports to all residents of North Andover. The purpose of these brochures is to keep the public in- - 48 — formed and educated about such subjects as the water treatment process,analytical test results, lead in drinking water, source water protection,water conservation, and contamination from cross-connections.Educational tours were given throughout the year along and staff members worked with several students on science projects. The Water Treatment Plant has finished a two-year program sampling for the proto- zoans, Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium, in the lake water. We are pleased to report that all samples were negative for both the protozoans during the whole two-year collection period. This proved what was already believed that our protection efforts in our watershed are effective. The Water Treatment Plant received an award for the sixteenth year in a row from the Massachusetts Dental Society for"excellence in maintaining optimal community water fluo- ridation as a recognized scientific public health measure in the prevention of dental decay." Cross Connection Control Program (CCCP) The program is ongoing annually in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply 310 CMR 22.22 Regulations.The Town's Water De- partment is ultimately responsible for all actions regarding this program to insure that it is managed and maintained correctly according to Federal &State Laws. No cross connection violations were detected in FY 07. Sewage Collection &Treatment In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: The East Side Drainage Area with its trunk sewer roughly following along the shore of Lake Cochichewick, Stevens Pond, and Cochichewick Brook to the bank of the Merrimack River; the West Side Drain- age Area with two trunk sewers, one on Waverly Road,Mass Ave, Beverly Street and Sutton Street, the other along the Shawsheen River; and, the Central Drainage Area bounded by Waverly Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street to the bank of the Merrimack River. All terminate into the Greater Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant. In FY 07 the following items were installed as part of the North Andover Sewage Col- lection System: 910 of 10-inch PVC pipe, 6,384 feet of 8-inch PVC pipe, and 46 manholes. The sewage collection system now consists of 87.95 miles of sewer main with 5,443 house connections. Size of Sewers Length of Sewers Size of Sewers Length of Sewers (inches) (feet) (inches) (feet) 36 440 15 2889 30 5461 12 38,410 27 4171 10 11,177 24 18,469 8 267,713 20 9547 6 82,154 18 23,992 Developers for private subdivisions extended the town's sewer collection system.J.Deren- zo Corp extended the sewer system into Sandalwood Lane and Harvest Drive off Turnpike Street. Sewage is pumped from Sandalwood Lane to Turnpike Street. Sewer main was also extended in Turnpike Street from Berry Street northward to service the Old Salem Village subdivision,which includes Hepatica Drive and Mayflower Drive. Funds were appropriated to replace a portion of the Westside Trunk Sewer in Waverly Road from Greene Street to Turnpike Street. This area has surcharged in the past during heavy rain events. A contract to install new sewer lines in the Lake Cochichewick watershed was awarded to L. Perrina Corp.New sewer lines will be installed in Dale Street from Appleton Street to house#400,and Great Pond Road from Stevens Street to Fox Hill Road.The new sewer lines — 49 — will contribute to water quality protection by eliminating septic systems. Construction will take place in fiscal year 2008. Sewer Pump Station (SPS) New emergency power generator controls installed at the Saileway SPS to improve operation during potential power failures. New pumps were installed at the Alcott Sewer Pump Station to replace pumps nearing their useful life. A new level control system at Rea's Pond SPS will eliminate alarms and failures at this location due to moisture problems in the winter months. The Bonny Lane Sewer pump station upgrade was completed.This replaced the obsolete air compressor system with an efficient submersible pump system.It was the last of the com- pressed air type station to be eliminated from our system,which improves service and reduces cost of operation. For a second year in a row flooding from heavy rain that occurred on Patriots Day storm plagued the Sewer Pumping Stations. High praise for the Division staff who worked dili- gently and professionally to prevent sewerage overflows. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Waste Management of New Hampshire completed the third year of a three-year contract for collection and transportation of solid waste.A total of 9,592 tons of solid waste was delivered to the Wheelabrator facility on Holt Road in FY 07.The total was 377 tons less that FY 06, a decrease of approximately 4.0%. A new trash hauler, Northside Carting of North Andover,was competitively selected to provide collection and hauling of solid waste beginning in FY 08. The enforcement of waste bans on visible recyclables in the trash continued to reduce the overall tonnage in FY 07.The reduced tonnage in FY 06 saved over 8 25,600.00 in tipping fees. The fourth annual Earth Day cleanup was a huge success. 200 Volunteers removed 60 cubic yards of trash from roadways and public areas. Recycling The Solid Waste Advisory Committee's efforts to promote and enhance recycling continued to be very successful in the past fiscal year. Programs to improve education and outreach, increase school recycling volumes, collect all numbered plastic curbside, and not allow visible cardboard and paper to be placed in the trash have appreciably decreased solid waste tonnage and increased recycling tonnage. A total of 2435 tons of paper, glass, tin, aluminum and plastic were recycled in FY 07. The total was 118 tons greater than FY 06 an increase of 4.8%.The Town received a Munici- pal Recycling Grant for $7,275 for recycling calendar mailers, diesel vehicle retrofit, kitchen scrap buckets,recycling carts, and water conservation devices. Approximately 406 residents participated in two household hazardous waste days con- ducted by Clean Harbors.The DPW continued to provide bi-weekly curbside recycling col- lection,bi-monthly appliance pick-up and operate the DPW garage drop off center for recy- cling and the Cyr drop off center for yard waste on Sharpners Pond Road. Fall leaf pickup, spring brush cleanup and Christmas tree pickup were also conducted in FY07. Street & Storm Water Drainage/flooding Maintenance Various roads have been repaired using Chapter 90 state funds. These include: Stonecleave Rd., Barko Lane, Sherwood Drive, Forest St., Dale St., Great Pond Road, Kieran Rd., and Poplar Rd. A sidewalk was constructed on Dale Street. Approximately 3,800 feet of Asphalt berm was installed in various locations. Patching of pavement was done throughout the Town to eliminate defects and potholes.The shoulder areas along sidewalk and roadway projects were loamed and seeded. — 50 — Eighteen (18) catch basins and manholes were rebuilt as required. Spot drainage repairs were conducted throughout Town as required. A total of 275 catch basins were cleaned by machine or by hand. Over 40 miles of roadside brush was cut. Approximately 80 lane miles of centerline and sideline as well as all crosswalks were repainted. Over 290 lane miles of roadway were swept of winter sand. With assistance from the Community Development Dept., a competitive application was submitted to Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency(MEMA)for an$80,000 grant to eliminate storm water inflow into the Rea and Winter St.sewer pump stations service area. These stations are both located in close proximity to the banks of Lake Cochickewick.The Town's application was chosen by MEMA and forwarded to FEMA for funding. Improvements to the Common drainage have been designed and are presently under con- struction as part of the Old Center Project.This work will alleviate the standing water prob- lems in the Common that occur in the spring and early summer.It is anticipated that this work will not be complete until the late spring/early summer of 2008. The Mosquito Brook flood remediation plan was begun this past year.This project modi- fied existing constrictions at culverts in Winter St., Foster St., and Rocky Brook Road. The Adams Ave drainage project has been designed. This project will install subsurface drains, catch basins, and manholes in a street that receives runoff from Route 125 and Mass Ave as well as its own.During heavy rains,road shoulders and front yards washed away due to the volume of additional flow from other streets.The work will be completed in FY 08. The Old Center Project is progressing well. Federal funds from the Transportation Im- provement Program and additional state funds will pay for 3.7 million dollars of the project. The town's share is approximately$800,000. The purpose of the project is to improve traffic safety and operations in the old center area. The project area includes Andover Street from Ira Carty Circle to Johnson Street, Osgood Street from Andover Street to Bay State Road,Mass.Avenue from Osgood Street to Andover Street,Johnson Street from Andover Street to Milk Street, Salem Street from Johnson Street to Milk Street, Great Pond Road from Johnson Street to Stevens Street and Academy Road at the North Parish church. Improvements along each roadway include full depth roadway reconstruction and widening, complete pavement replacement, curbing installation, sidewalk construction, drainage system improvements, traffic signal installation, roadside grading, pavement markings and sign installation,landscaping and landscape architectural treatments and other incidental work. Work is ongoing on the roundabout,for the intersection of Mass.Avenue,Andover Street, Great Pond Road, and Johnson Street, as well as, the other streets in the project. This work includes improvements to roadway storm drainage and connecting residents to underground utilities.A fully actuated traffic signal will be installed at the intersection of Osgood Street and Mass.Avenue.It is expected that the project will be completed in the late summer of 2008. Forestry &Tree Maintenance Our skyworker bucket truck was active in FY06. A total of 56 trees were pruned, 25 were removed and 1 new tree was planted.A total of 3,028 Christmas trees were chipped in Janu- ary and a large amount of brush was chipped during the curbside spring cleanup conducted in April. Our tree department crews again worked with the various Committees in many ways throughout the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as the downtown area which made for a wonderful and festive display,flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main Street for the 4t'of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same streets for the Christmas holiday. Playground Maintenance The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond Field, 5.0 acres; American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Aplin Playground, — 51 — 1.8 acres;McEvoy Playground,4.1 acres,Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres;the Gallagher Field at the Town Farm 2.5 acres, the Cyr Recreation Area, 10.3 acres and the new Foster Farm Fields 6.0 acres.This brings the total number of acres to 43.5. The Town and the Rotary Club received funds totaling $45,000, through a Community Preservation Grants,which allowed the purchasing and installation of playground equipment at the Aplin and Reynolds Playground.Much of the work was done by Rotary Club volunteers which is very much appreciated. Parks & School Grounds Maintenance The parks area consists of the Center Common,8.1 acres;training grounds, 1.9 acres;Memo- rial Park,2.7 acres;Old Burying Ground, 1 acre;Historical Society Plot;Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at street intersections —a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, and mowed an average of once per week. All triangles at various locations were maintained and mowed. School ground areas consists of the Bradstreet School, 1.20 acres;Thomson School,3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres; Franklin School, 8.77 acres; Sargent School 15 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atkinson School, 38.34 acres; and the High School, 44.52 acres—a total of 117.40 acres.Baseball fields,track and field facilities,field hockey,soc- cer, lacrosse, and football fields were maintained for competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events. Our thanks to all the volunteer organizations for funding programs and improvements and for their time and effort in maintaining and improving our playing fields. — 52 — Affirmative Action Program The Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Office is responsible for monitoring,review- ing, and assisting the Town Manager in the implementation of the Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Program and making quarterly progress reports to the Town Manager, the Community Development Director, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Dis- crimination.This program consists of four(4)plans, as follows: 1. Municipal Employment Activities Plan 2. Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Plan 3. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee 4. Town of North Andover Commission on Disabilities Issues Municipal Employment Activities Program • Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a sign-off, applications, requisitions, and establishing an eligible list. • Prepare quarterly applicant flow data,promotions, separations data. • Notify vacancy announcements for minority/female outreach and review the Town's workforce for availability of qualified women and minorities for the position. • Advertise positions in the local newspaper,regional newspaper,and periodicals serving minority communities. • Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. • Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action Programs. • Attend various state conferences for update on Equal Employment Opportunity/Af- firmative Action Laws. Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Program • Meet on a regular basis with the North Andover Affirmative Action Consultant. • Orientation and update on contract compliance regulations on both state and federal level with consultant. • Update vendor master file purchases to readily identify minority/woman suppliers. • Analyze and evaluate the Town master vendor file to improve performance in Town professional services and vendor purchases. • Utilize SOMBA annual directory to outreach minority and female contractors and subcontractors. • Notification to state office (SOMBA) of intention to bid on projects. • Quarterly analysis and evaluation of the Town of North Andover contract compliance report and minority business enterprise report in preparation for submitting to Mas- sachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. • Semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the communities participation in the contract award activity. Preparation of a written document reflects results of analysis. Report sent to Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. • Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the con- tract awards activities performance in order to comply with the Minority/Women's Business Enterprise contract compliance plan requirements per Town and Massachu- setts Commission Against Discrimination Agreements. • Preparation of annual review and update for all other Minority/Women's Business En- terprise programs administrated by the Town. — 53 — Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee • The Fair Housing Committee continues to be coordinated by the Division of Com- munity Development and Services. • The Town of North Andover is an active participant in the HOME Consortium. • The Town continues to work on a regional approach toward providing affordable hous- ing options for North Andover. James Lyons, Chairperson Nancy Murphy, Vice Chairperson Commision On Disability Issues Maureen Cushing, Clerk Brenda Pierro Savary, Secretary Barbara Currier, Longest Commission Member Donald Stewart, Subcommittee Chair/ First Officer Who We Are We are an advocacy group established to work with citizens with disabilities who live in North Andover.Our Commission is made up of individuals with and without disabilities who wish to provide an important civic duty for the town.We are all volunteers from various walks of life and are citizens of North Andover appointed by the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. The North Andover Commission on Disabilities (NACDI) continues to work toward ensuring that the civil rights of people with all types of disabilities are met. Commissioners have provided trainings,workshops, and meetings to assist with ensuring that the Town continues to provide full compliance with The Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA),IDEA, Fair Housing, and other disability related laws. Some of the recommendations we have made for improvements which will bring the Town and local businesses into full compliance include: installing accessible signs, adapting bath- rooms and doorways, acquiring tty's (telephones for people who are Deaf), alternate print formats (i.e., Braille, audiotape, computer disc, etc.) ramps, etc. Overall, municipalities and businesses are very willing to make these changes because they realize that making goods and services fully accessible increases their activities and sales. This Years Accomplishments This fall The Commission spearheaded the initiative to bring Project Lifesaver to our resi- dents who need it. Project Lifesaver provides vitally important technology to assist those who care for people with Alzheimer's and other related disabilities. This assists individuals who wander or become lost when time is of the essence. Imagine your loved one has disappeared, and you have little idea where they are? Project Lifesaver is already being provided in Andover, the first north shore community to offer this amazing search and rescue method.Webster's dictionary defines"wander"as"to ramble here and there without any certain course". That may have served artists and writers well,but it is a highly stressful and unsafe condition that includes medical conditions,includ- ing Autism, Alzheimer's, Down's Syndrome, and a number of neurological disorders,which cause individuals to have a tendency to wander and become lost. Parents and caregivers have struggled with this problem for years. Now, technology has produced a rescue tool utilizing wristband transmitters to locate missing people. Participants in the program wear a personalized wristband that,24-hours a day that emits a silent radio frequency unique to that individual. After the North Andover Police Depart- ment (NAPD has trained the search and rescue officers, they will then educate the family members and participants on use of the equipment. The NAPD has generously offered to — 54 — donate the cost for the required training,and pay for the Officers who will operate the locator devices.The North Andover Commission on Disability has already pledged funds from our budget to help get started. When caregivers notify the police department that the person is missing, a search and rescue team responds to the wanderer's area and starts searching with a mobile locater track- ing system.The signal is tracked on the ground or in the air for up to two miles.The average time it takes to find the missing person is 22 minutes. Since the program began in 1999,more than 200 law enforcement agencies in 39 states(and Canada)have logged a 100%success rate in more than 1,265 searches.All were found alive and returned home. Search times have been reduced from hours and days to minutes. Prompt rescue in New England temperatures is a key factor and Project Lifesaver has become internationally recognized as a proven program that saves lives. It is not a registry system and is extremely discrete. Police officers complete a thoughtful intake or profile of the individual and are prepared to offer this safety net to local citizens. They are complimented by the State Police with the local air patrol based at Law- rence Airport. The Commission is proud to have introduced the network to the Police Department and is excited about the response the police have readily offered with special training and quick implementation.We are pleased to have sponsored equipment for the initial thrust and con- tinue to be a sponsor of needed supplies for this non-profit program. A quorum was achieved at all of our meetings this year. We have met with many won- derful guest speakers including: Mark Reese,Town Manager,Joyce Bradshaw,Town Clerk, Jerry Brown,Director,Building Department,Lieutenant John Carney,of The Police Depart- ment, Fire Chief Bill Martineau, and others. We have met with parents who have children in the North Andover School System; residents who have requested more accessible parking on streets. Our Mission is to address North Andover's disability needs for the town and its residents, visitors and families with disabilities. Commissioners have provided technical assistance, ac- cess surveys, community education, trainings, meetings, and other activities to assist with ensuring that the Town is in compliance with The Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA), The AAB Regulations, etc. We completed exterior access surveys at several businesses in Town. We surveyed the newly constructed, shopping centers, and other new businesses in Town and found that they have done a good job in achieving ADA compliance. As always, our Building Department Director does a wonderful job enforcing AAB and other building accessibility requirements. In fact, we believe that we have the finest Building Department and ADA Coordinator in the State. Three Commissioners participated at the Massachusetts Office On Disability's regional meeting for Municipal Commissions On Disability at the Andover Library on May 130th. Vital discussions included emergency preparedness, search and rescue programs, The Dis- ability Policy Consortium, Senate Bill 2509-An Act to establish consumer representatives on Regional Transit Authority advisory boards appointed by City/Town Managers, Chapter 268 of the Acts of 2006, establishing a workforce council charged with recruiting Personal Care Assistants (PCA's), and establishing certifying criteria. On July 26, 2007 the NACDI attended the annual ADA Day Celebration at the Dunn Pond State Park in Gardner MA.This event has grown in popularity year over the years and The Commission, and The State were pleased to support the event.This year approximately 300 people attended.The Department of Conservation&Recreations Universal Access pro- gram were there with accessible kayaks, and other outdoor activities. The North Andover Commission cosponsored an Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA)training on Sep 21. We provide advice on Massachusetts Architectural Access Board (AAB) Regulations , etc.We completed an informative brochure,which has been widely distributed around town, and is being posted on the Internet.We continue delivering Technical Assistance for the town on ADA compliance needs/issues,including setting up training and transition plan follow-up for all Town Officials; Posting Public Service Announcements (PSA's) to inform residents about loans available for Assistive Technology for all interested residents.We effectively ran a — 55 — PSA on cable television on how to apply for available funding(Loans) for home accessibility modifications for residents. We will continue informing the townspeople about The Mass Network of Information Providers- as well as other disability related information/resources. For example we advised the Town to prominently Post public notice of our ADA compliance at all town buildings and schools where the public is invited.We advised the Town to Ap- pointing The ADA Coordinator,which has been nicely accomplished. We advised the Town to conduct comprehensive Self-evaluation/transition plan of the programs, activities and services we provide, (including sidewalk priorities). The Commission has developed comprehensive ADA policies/procedures,(including em- ployment,grievance procedure,general operations, effective communications, etc.).We help Directors ensure that they are available to anyone who requests them also in alternate print formats (i.e., Braille, audiotape, computer disc, on-line,large print, etc.) What We Are Doing At Present We work effectively in partnership with The Licensing Commission to inform Town busi- nesses of their access needs and find that that usually they are cooperative in getting their businesses,parking areas,goods and services up to code. Future Missions: What we hope to accomplish in FY2008 There are many issues which we plan to address in F.Y. 2008 as we enter the new yearJ.We have developed an excellent website with The Town. First,we plan to continue educating citizens of North Andover to the needs of residents with disabilities.This includes people with all types of disabilities, and of all ages. It is dif- ficult for individuals without disabilities to understand even the simplest barriers that can be encountered such as getting into a store with stairs or even a high threshold,going along side- walks which are cluttered, cars blocking sidewalk curb cuts, etc. All people should be aware of the telephone relay service,how to provide print-reading materials in alternate formats(i.e., Braille, large print, computer disc, etc). People with psychiatric and many other disabilities encounter stigma and prejudice in our daily lives. We are attempting to make people more aware of these issues and others,which are very complex.We aim to hold true to our motto, which is"To educate,and inform,and heighten awareness-for the good of all North Andover citizens." We will be honored to work with the Town Clerk's Office, The Building Department, Mass AAB, and the MOD on a joint pilot project with Secretary of State's office to improve the accessibility of polling places in Town with new technologies,including barrier-free poll- ing machines. Conclusion We meet on the third Thursday of each month in the conference room of the Town hall at 6:30 p.m. We have had and will continue to have very informative guest speakers.We wel- come any and all input from the community in general. Please feel free to join us at any time and let us know what we can do to help.We can be reached through the Chairman at(978) 687-4288. All persons interested in learning more about the Commission,The ADA or any other dis- ability related issues are welcome to come to our meetings which are held the third Thursday if each month at 6:30 at the Town Hall.We are currently have no vacant positions, but ap- preciate interested persons coming to our meetings. If you are interested, please call Jim, or Nancy,they can be reached by calling the above number. — 56 — Joanne Comerford, Executive Director Housing Authority Ted Snell, Chairman John Driscoll, Vice Chair Anna O'Connor, Treasurer Helen Soucy, Assistant Treasurer Madeleine Sutcliffe, State Appointee As Executive Director, I am pleased to submit, on behalf of the North Andover Housing Authority Board of Commissioners,the Authority's 59th annual report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2007.This report has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 121B of the General Laws of Massachusetts,which govern housing authorities. The Housing Authority owns and manages 295 income based rental units of Public Hous- ing in North Andover.The Authority-owned low rent units are distributed in six elderly and two family developments,which consist of: State funded Fountain Drive 40 units of elderly/disabled Bingham Way 42 units of elderly/disabled Foulds Terrace 52 units of elderly/disabled O'Connor Heights 20 units of elderly/disabled 10 units congregate housing Veteran's Housing 14 two bedroom units 10 three bedroom units Ashland Street 2 three bedroom family units Federally funded McCabe Court 45 units of elderly/disabled Morkeski Meadows 60 units of elderly/disabled In addition to owned units, the Authority also administers rental subsidy programs through the use of Federal and State funds. These programs are designed to provide a sub- sidy for housing to eligible elderly/disabled, low-income families, and single individuals.The Authority currently administers 133 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 3 Mass Rental Vouchers(MRVP). The Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficiency program(FSS)to those individuals par- ticipating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. FSS is a HUD funded social service program designed to promote employment and increase assets for low-income families receiving Section 8 rental subsidies.During a five-year period,participants work individually with a case-manager on such goals as education,money management,job training, childcare, transportation, and homeownership education. A key component of the FSS Program is the establishment of an escrow or savings account that accumulates as earned income increases. Families receive the funds after they successfully complete the program. Many FSS families have used their escrow to purchase homes.FSS is unique because of its individual approach to supporting families and is one of the few asset building government programs in existence. All housing administered by the Authority is subject to the following income limits: State/Federal State/Federal 1 person household $41,700 5 $64,350 2 47,700 6 69,150 3 53,650 7 73,900 4 59,600 8 or more 78,650 — 57 — The state minimum age requirement for elderly is 60, or disabled.The federal minimum age requirement for elderly is 62, or disabled.The minimum head of household age for family housing is 18 or over.Neither program has an asset limit.Income from assets is added to total income and that must remain within the above thresholds.North Andover residents receive a preference for these programs. Future Plans/Goals: • Construction of two 3 bedroom modular units on Ashland Street.One of the units will be barrier-free. • Continue modernization improvements to housing authority properties. • Educate residents on available community resources and services. • Promote community and intergenerational activities for the elderly. • Partner with the private and public sector to maximize services and resources for resi- dents. • Provide financial education to housing authority residents and Section 8 participants to promote financial independence. • Promote home-ownership education for public housing tenants and Section 8 partici- pants. The North Housing Authority is dedicated to serving the housing needs of the com- munity. The mission of the North Andover Housing Authority is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from dis- crimination. Working together with the staff, board of commissioners, residents, and com- munity members, the North Andover Housing Authority strives to create neighborhoods where residents continue to be a valuable part of the community. — 58 — North Andover Public School System Fiscal Year 2007 proved to be a very difficult year for the North Andover Public School Sys- tem.The School Committee faced budgetary shortfalls and changes in leadership.Audits by several external organizations spotlighted areas of concern,both academic and financial,that needed to be addressed. The elementary, middle and high schools experienced larger class sizes. The middle and high schools had to adjust building schedules to accommodate the loss of electives.After conducting an extensive audit, the Department of Education's Educa- tion Quality Assurance (EQA) team gave the district a Management Quality Index rating of`Poor',with the lowest in leadership and governance. In October 2006 the New England Association of Schools and Colleges placed North Andover High School on warning status sighting staffing cuts, elimination of course offerings, and increased class sizes. The abrupt departure of the Superintendent in April 2006 triggered a year long exodus of key central office,building leadership and teaching staff.In June,the School Committee ap- pointed Dr.O'Connor interim superintendent and undertook an effort to begin rebuilding the leadership team.A twenty-three member superintendent search committee worked diligently through the fall and winter to recruit and interview candidates for the permanent position. After an extensive search the School Committee was unable to select a qualified candidate. To fill the position for the FY 2007-2008 school year the Committee recruited Dr. V.James Marini, an experienced retiring Winchester superintendent. Despite the numerous challenges and changes facing the North Andover Public Schools, students continued to work hard and perform well. In a presentation to the North Andover School Committee the EQA praised North Andover students and staff for their hard work and commitment to education.NEASC reported that"As a result of the faculty's enthusiasm for and dedication to students, the very positive climate of the high school and positive atti- tude of the students towards their school and teachers have been maintained throughout these very difficult and discouraging times." Elementary Schools The Elementary Schools opened on Tuesday, September 5t'with 2,160 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through five.The district provided six preschool classrooms serving 94 young children.The staff worked diligently to create a supportive and caring school environ- ment. During the 2006-2007 school year the elementary schools were faced with large classes. There were several classes with over 30 students in the classroom, the elementary libraries were closed,and one principal was running two schools.The teaching staff,despite very chal- lenging times, continued to work hard for all students. Our elementary students grew as readers, writers and thinkers. The students performed well in their daily work and on mandated tests.Test data was examined to determine areas of weakness and teachers met regularly by grade-level teams to review curriculum, share infor- mation and materials, and discuss appropriate instructional practices to meet the needs of all students. Keeping with district initiatives, teaching and learning practices expanded this school year. Elementary teachers piloted new science materials and primary teachers used both the DIBELS and GRADE testing to better inform their reading instruction.Math and reading tutors were also employed to offer remedial help to several students. Teachers in preschool through grade five engaged in professional development to support current teaching and learning practices. Active parent organizations supported the elementary schools both financially and through volunteer support in the classrooms. PTO's provided fun family activities, coordi- nated a newsletter at each school and helped manage the various websites.The North Ando- - 59 — ver Enrichment Council brought many wonderful programs to the schools where the children learned about owls,music, electricity, art and dance. As always, students were encouraged to be kind to one another and to extend themselves beyond the school community.During the year students and staff recycled,provided Thanks- giving meals for many families, collected winter coats for those in need, held a penny drive to raise money for Leukemia patients and engaged in several other service learning projects. Many students participated in our many clubs and activities including Chess Club,Early Act, Student Council, and Journalism Club.The elementary schools continue to reach beyond the school walls to affect others positively. At the end of the year, a valued member of the elementary administration,Nancy Jukins, Principal of the Kittredge and Atkinson Schools,retired in June after devoting 30 years to the North Andover Public Schools.The leadership team thanks her for her hard work and dedi- cation to the students of North Andover. During her tenure in North Andover, Ms,Jukins served on several curriculum committees, worked diligently to create caring and supportive school cultures and always gave her best to increase student participation and achievement. North Andover Middle School (NAMS) Student enrollment at the Middle School decreased this year from 1,156 to 1,102 students with a breakdown of 340 students in 6"grade, 375 in 7'grade and 387 in 8"grade. Class sizes averaged from 32-35 in 7"and 8"grade and approximately 25 in the 6"grade. Faced with budget cuts NAMS administration had to reorganize to address student needs, state and federal regulations, contractual agreements, and to retain the middle school culture.NAMS reorganized the building schedule from quarters to trimesters which allowed for building consistency, more flexibility with instructional time, the replacement of poten- tially large study halls with team directed studies, and a related arts rotation that brought all programming to all three grade levels. NAMS reorganized the 6' grade teams into 2 person teams. Staff reductions impacted the frequency of band,foreign language curriculum, class size, reading instruction, special education, counseling for at-risk students, technology, teacher communication and planning, and overall related arts programming. In 2006-2007 the faculty at the NAMS piloted different approaches to teacher/parent conferences.All three grade levels involved the students in a portfolio approach.The 81hgrade students participated in high school leveling conversations with their teachers and parents. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive and the administration will continue this model in 2007-2008. In June 2007 the NAMS said goodbye to Steve Buco. Steve Buco retired after 27 years in education, the majority at North Andover High School teaching science. During that time he coached several sports teams and was the advisor to a variety of student organizations.Mr. Buco was appointed to the assistant principal position at NAMS in 1999. While Mr. Buco appreciated his experience working with high school age students, he found his passion at the middle level where he strongly felt that he had a significant impact on students'attitudes, values,and character.Mr.Buco is currently enjoying his retirement in Florida,and his humor and dedication is definitely missed at NAMS. North Andover High School (NAHS) In 2006-2007 the NAHS started the year with 1,365 students. The 2006-2007 student/ teacher ratio was 18.7:1, significantly above the state average of 13.2:1.Thirty seven classes had thirty or more students. Loss of electives due to staffing cuts led to schedule changes. As staff attempted to schedule the school during the 2006 summer, they quickly realized that the loss of teaching positions would impact their ability to schedule students using the current school schedule. The 2005-2006 schedule consisted of a 7 period day with a drop period every day enabling students the opportunity to elect 7 classes. Over the past 5 years, a 29%increase in enrollment and a decrease in staff meant a significant percentage of students would be assigned to double directed studies.To address their concerns the staff quickly de- termined that a change to the school schedule was in order to ensure that students were in 6 — 60 — classes and in compliance with the 990 hours of instruction. In 2006-2007 the schedule was changed to include six sixty five minute periods a day with no study hall. Schedule changes meant teachers were no longer available for a duty period.The NAHS administration was challenged to cover the lunch duty which amounts to approximately 90 minutes per day.The Director of Guidance,the Athletic Director,and the two assistant prin- cipals are assigned the full 90 minutes for lunch every day.Guidance counselors were assigned to cover 30 minutes of lunch every day.However,the administration took steps to ensure there was one guidance counselor NOT on lunch duty in case of an emergency. Department chairs were assigned to cover 60 minutes of lunch every day. In preparation for its ten-year on-site evaluation and accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEAS&C), NAHS professional staff continued its self-study deliberations which began in June 2005. To become accredited, and periodically thereafter, institutions are asked to engage in comprehensive and rigorous self-examinations and produce a self-study based on the seven NEAS&C standards for accreditation.Mary Julie Gregoire and Kelly Driscoll served as Co-chairs of the NEAS&C Steering Committee. At North Andover High School the entire faculty and staff were members of the following seven subcommittees:(1)Mission&Expectations for student learning,(2)Curriculum,Instruction, Assessment of student learning, (3) Leadership and organization, (4) School resources for learning, and(5) Community resources for learning In 2007 NAHS said goodbye to two members of its leadership team, Susan Nicholson and William Boutilier. Susan served as assistant principal from 1997-1999 and as principal from 1999-2007. Susan is credited with leading the smooth transition from the old North Andover High School building to a new state of the art facility in February of 2004. Susan accepted a position as assistant superintendent for curriculum in a neighboring community. Bill Boutilier, fondly know by many as"Boots"worked for NAHS for 34 years, all but one as a social studies teacher. Bill was willing to forgo retirement for a year,returning to NAHS to fill-in as interim assistant principal until a permanent replacement could be found. Conclusion By the end of FY 2007 the Committee had in place a strong leadership team and a transition plan to begin addressing concerns raised by NEASC,EQA,parents,staff and the community. The passage of the Proposition 2 1/5 override in July of 2007 allowed the Committee to ad- dress several budget shortfalls including the restoration of an elementary school principal,the middle school related arts programs and staff at the high school to address NEASC concerns. On October 19",2007 NEASC removed North Andover from warning status after learning of additional staffing, implementation of a pilot schedule and passage of the override. The North Andover Public School System entered the 2007-2008 school year in a much stronger position. Prepared by Barbara Wbidden, Chairwoman, Nortb Andover School Committee; Principals Pa- mela Latbrop, Greg Landry,Beth Kline,Jobn McAleer,Richard Cushing,and Joan McQuade;and N,4HSAssistantPrincipal Gregg Gilligan. — 61 — Annual Town Election March 27, 2007 PRECINCT % OF SELECTMAN 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE SELECTMAN BLANKS 11 15 9 16 8 43 36 23 161 4% BLANKS ROSEMARY CONNELLY 248 341 302 370 114 453 411 424 2663 68% ROSEMARY CONNELLY SMEDILE SMEDILE JOE EDWARD SMITH 178 185 134 136 57 152 114 133 1089 28% JOE EDWARD SMITH I ON WRITE-INS 1 5 2 1 1 5 5 3 23 1% WRITE-INS I PRECINCT TOTAL 438 546 447 523 180 653 566 583 3936 100% PRECINCT TOTAL PRECINCT % OF SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE SCHOOL COMMITTEE BLANKS 3 1 8 9 2 1 3 2 29 1% BLANKS CHRISTINE ALLEN 180 257 248 311 101 476 406 413 2392 61% CHRISTINE ALLEN JAMES R, LINDQUIST 14 17 13 14 3 8 11 7 87 2% JAMES R, LINDQUIST DONALD B. STEWART 239 270 178 188 74 167 145 161 1422 36% DONALD B. STEWART WRITE-INS 2 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 6 0% WRITE-INS PRECINCT TOTAL 438 546 447 523 180 653 566 583 3936 100% PRECINCT TOTAL PRECINCT % OF HOUSING AUTHORITY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE HOUSING AUTHORITY BLANKS 25 46 22 56 16 108 84 77 434 11% BLANKS JOHN J. DRISCOLL 255 292 256 268 106 290 253 250 1970 50% JOHN J. DRISCOLL TRACY M. WATSON 157 208 165 196 56 250 229 251 1512 38% TRACY M. WATSON WRITE-INS 1 0 4 3 2 5 0 5 20 1% WRITE-INS PRECINCT TOTAL 438 546 447 523 180 653 566 583 3936 100% PRECINCT TOTAL I ON Total Number of RegisteredUj 16400 Voters Percent of Registered Voters 24% Voting Today Annual Town Meeting Minutes May 14, 2007 Checklists were used and 1,321 voters were present to open the meeting.Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Reverend Paul Keyes, Pastor of Saint Michael Church delivered the invocation.The meeting joined together in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion of Thomas Licciardello, Chairman of the Board of Se- lectmen, seconded by Selectman Daniel P. Lanen, it was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant, and with the reading of the constable's return of service of that warrant and further that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim,but be allowed to refer to articles by number and by subject matter. The first session of the Annual Town Meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote until Tuesday May 15,2007 at the North Andover High School.The meeting reconvened on May 15,2007 at 7:14 p.m.by Charles A. Salisbury,Town Moderator.There were 382 voters present to open the meeting.The second session adjourned at 11:18 p.m.until Monday May 21,2007 at 7:00 p.m.The meeting reconvened on Monday May 21,2007 with 262 voters present to open the meet- ing.The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote at 10:35 p.m.until Monday June 4,2007.The meeting reconvened on Monday June 4,2007 at 7:08 p.m.with 445 voters present to open the meeting.The 2007 Annual Town Meeting dis- solved on motion of Thomas Licciardello, Seconded by Selectman Mark J.T.Caggiano by unanimous vote at 10:35 p.m. Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen,the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover,who are qualified to vote in Town affairs,met at the North Andover High School Fieldhouse on Monday May 14,2007, at 7:00 p.m.then and there to act upon the following articles: Article 1. Reports of Special Committees. Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action"on Article 1. Voted May 14,2007 Article 2. Consent Articles. Unanimously Voted to adopt Items A, C, and D.Item B deleted. A. Reports of Receipts and Expenditures.To accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 2006 Annual Town Report. B. Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years.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, except personnel 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.(DELETED). C.Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements.To authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to accept grants of easements for access,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.To authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to grant easements for access,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 14,2007 — 64 — Article 3. Compensation of Elected Officials. Voted by Majority Vote to adopt the following compensation schedules for elected officials: Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners Per person,per annum: $5,000 Chairman,per annum,in addition: $500 School Committee, per person,per annum: $5,000 Chairman,per annum,in addition: $500 Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting: $500 For each Special Town Meeting: $250 Voted May 14,2007 Article 4. Amend General Fund Appropriation For Fiscal Year 2007 and Eliminate Deficits in Town Account Funds. Unanimously Voted to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2007 as voted under Article 18 of the May 8,2006 Annual Town Meeting and Article 7 of the July 10,2006 Special Town Meeting by: Increasing General Government by$9,303 for a revised total of$2,340,040 Increasing Public Safety by$192,092 for a revised total of$8,447,001 Increasing N.A. School by$268,449 for a revised total of 32,089,721 Decreasing Snow and Ice by$57,500 for a revised total of 8 628,030 Decreasing All Other Public Works by$71,042 for a revised total of$3,163,296 Increasing Health and Human Services by 8 37,576 for a revised total of$734,222 Decreasing Culture and Recreation by$23,051 for a revised total of$695,883 Decreasing Debt Service by$41,554 for a revised total of$9,357,187 Increasing Employee Benefits by$39,579 for a revised total of$10,208,097 Decreasing Liability Insurance by$6,110 for a revised total of$410,406 And to fund the additional total appropriation of$347,741.00 from a transfer from free cash and to further transfer from free cash$312,214.24 to fund the deficit in the School Lunch Program and 8191,452.19 to fund the deficit in the Chapter 90 Fund for a total transfer from Free Cash of 8851,407.43. School $250,000.00 Fire Department $97,741.00 Chapter 90 $191,452.19 School Lunch Program $312,214.24 Total from Free Cash $851,407.43 Voted May 14,2007 Article 5. Amend Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2007. Unanimously Voted to amend the vote taken on Article 22 Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation- Fiscal Year 2007 at the 2006 Annual Town Meeting on June 6,2006 as follows: Delete in its entirety"and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund,that$5,172,001 be raised from Water Receipts and from these receipts $534,632 be transferred to the General Fund for Indirect Expenses and that$54,722 be transferred from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings." — 65 — And replace with"and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund,that$5,226,723 be raised from Water Receipts and from these receipts $534,632 be transferred to the General Fund for Indirect Expenses." Voted May 14,2007 Article 6. Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2007. Unanimously Voted that the Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2007 as voted under Article 24 of the 2006 Annual Town Meeting is hereby amended to change the project to be funded there under in item 7 to"Franklin School Roof Replacement/Water Damage". Voted May 14,2007 Article 7. Transfer of Unexpended Funds from Special Revenue and Capital Funds. Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action'to transfer unexpended balances from Special Revenue and Capital Funds. VOTED MAY14,2007 Article 8. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Unanimously Voted to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of prior years of the Town listed below Prior Year Invoices—FY07 Vendor Amount Department MEGA Insurance 7,101.00 Worker's Comp Ins. MIIA Insurance 2,500.00 Sewer Dept Netway 19.95 Assessors Dennis K Burke 10,384.00 Public works Nextel 558.16 School Lunch AT&T 31.42 School Lunch Staples 89.11 School Lunch Town of North Andover PW 138.36 School Lunch Reid Mechanical Corp 246.97 School Lunch Lisa & Don Carroll 3,032.50 School Dept RCB 2,106.33 School Dept Energenix 4,729.99 School Dept Xerox 2,886.11 School Dept USI Ultra Services 2,202.49 School Dept McGraw Hill 1,850.48 School Dept Pro-Ed 523.60 School Dept $38,400.47 Voted May 14,2007 — 66 — Article 9. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town of North Andover and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), Local 2035. Voted by Majority Vote to approve a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and the International Association of Fire Fighters(IAFF), Local 2035,for the period of July 1, 2005 through June 30,2008. Voted May 14,2007 Article 10. Approve Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Town of North Andover and the New England Police Benevolent Association (NEPBA), Local 2. Voted by Majority Vote to approve a collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and the New England Police Benevolent Association(NEPBA) Local 2,for the period of July 1, 2004 through June 30,2007. Voted May 14,2007 Article 11. General Fund Appropriation Fiscal Year 2008. Voted by Majority Vote to appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30,2008 as follows: General Fund Appropriation Finance Committee (2007)) General Government $2,534,223 Public Safety $8,550,242 School Department $34,167,376 Greater Lawrence Technical School $268,022 School Building Committee $22,000 Snow & Ice Removal $685,530 All Other Public Works $3,238,798 Health and Human Services $771,046 Culture and Recreation $755,725 Debt Service $8,776,755 Employee Benefits $10,940,127 Liability Insurance $499,819 Total Town Meeting Appropriation $71,209,663 And further:To transfer to the General Fund: $1,290,844 From Free Cash $200,000 From Overlay Surplus Voted May 14,2007 — 67 — Article 12. Appropriation of Funds to Reinstate Program Manager Position—North Andover Senior Center. Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action'to appropriate the sum of$40,000 from available funds to be expended under the direction of the Council on Aging for the purpose of reinstating the Program Manager position at the North Andover Senior Center effective July 1,2007. Voted May 14,2007 Article 13. Raise and Appropriate Additional Funds for Fiscal Year 2008. Majority Vote that the following additional funds be allocated to the Fiscal Year 2008 General Fund budget contingent upon a Proposition 21/2 Operational Override being approved at an election called by the Board of Selectmen pursuant Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 21C: Public Safety $72,547 School Department $ 1,111,120 Public Works $ 42,000 Health & Human Services $ 77,618 Culture & Recreation $ 45,335 Employee Benefits $ 301,380 Total $1,650,000 Department/School Amount Employee Total Item Description Benefits Cost School-Elementary $368,000 $100,000 $468,000 Eight (8) Elementary Teachers School-Elementary $46,000 $12,500 $58,500 One (1) Reading Teacher School-Elementary $18,400 $0 $18,400 Part Time Guidance Counselor Atkinson School School-Elementary $145,000 $0 $145,000 New Science Curriculum Materials School-Middle $226,000 $75,000 $301,000 Six (6) Related Arts Teachers School-Middle $92,000 $25,000 $117,000 Two (2) Special Education Teachers School-Middle $46,000 $12,500 $58,500 School Librarian Special Education Inhouse School-High $169,720 $13,880 $183,600 Behavioral and Emotional Program Subtotal School: $1,111,120 $238,880 $1,350,000 (continued) — 68 — Department/School Amount Employee Total Item Description Benefits Cost Police $30,000 $0 $30,000 Restore cuts made to Town Mgr's Original Budget Elder Services $20,000 $12,500 $32,500 Program Manager PT to FT Youth Services $31,452 $12,500 $43,952 Social Program Coordinator Library $45,335 $12,500 $57,835 Assistant Director Police $42,547 $12,500 $55,047 Police Officer Div. of Public Works, $42,000 $12,500 $54,500 Staff Engineer Administration Elder Services $12,800 $0 $12,800 Out Reach Coordinator to Full Time Youth Services $13,366 $0 $13,366 Partial Restoration of Expense Budget Subtotal Municipal: $237,500 $62,500 $300,000 TOTAL: $1,348,620 $301,380 $1,650,000 Voted May 14,2007 Article 14. Stabilization Fund. Voted by Two-Third Vote Declared by the Moderator to"Take No Action'to transfer or appropriate funds from any Stabilization Fund(s) to the operating budgets/general fund. Voted May 14,2007 On Motion of Thomas Licciardello, Seconded by Rosemary Connelly Smedile, a Unanimous Vote to adjourn until 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday May 15,2007 at the North Andover High School Auditorium. The Second Session of the 2007 Annual Town Meeting convened on Tuesday May 15,2007 at the North Andover High School Auditorium at 7:05 p.m. Checklists were used with 382 voters present. Chairman Thomas Licciardello informed the voters that Articles 27-Amend Zoning Bylaw—Add New Section —Section 17-Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District(1600 Osgood Street—Former Lucent Property;Article 28 Amend North Andover Zoning Map-Establish OSGOOD SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT—Map 34 Parcel 17-1600 Osgood Street-Former Lucent Technologies Site; and Article 29 -Accept Provisions of Massachu- setts General Laws Chapter 43D—As Amended by Section 11 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006 would be deferred until Monday June 4,2007 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Andover High School to allow sufficient time to complete final details on these important articles. A unanimous vote to defer action on Articles 27,28, and 29 until Monday June 4,2007 at 7:00 p.m.passed at 7:16 p.m. — 69 — Article 15. Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation-Fiscal Year 2008. WATER ENTERPRISE FY08 Recommendation FY08 Town Manager FY07 Department Board fof Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 739,310 753,856 753,856 Expenses 1,364,068 1,342,578 1,297,078 Debt Sevice 2,632,241 2,812,171 2,812,171 Subtotal Direct Expenditures 4,735,619 4,908,605 4,863,105 Admin/Indirect 534,632 560,000 560,462 Total Water Enterprise 5,270,251 5,468,605 5,423,567 Unanimously Voted to appropriate the amount of$5,423,567,in aggregate,for the purpose listed under the column"FY08 Recommendation:Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee"without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund, that$5,362,714 be raised from water receipts and from these receipts $560,462 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and that$60,853 be transferred from Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. Voted May 15,2007 Article 16. Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation-Fiscal Year 2008. SEWER ENTERPRISE FY08 Recommendation FY08 Town Manager FY07 Department Board fof Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 359,606 372,928 372,928 Expenses 337,089 256,477 254,477 GLSD Assessment 1,298,000 1,320,613 1,320,613 Settlement 56,000 56,000 56,000 Debt Sevice 1,899,805 1,871,507 1,871,507 Subtotal Direct Expenditures 3,950,500 3,877,525 3,877,525 Admin/Indirect 253,989 270,000 299,238 Total Sewer Enterprise 4,204,489 4,147,525 4,176,763 Unanimously Voted that the Town appropriate the amount of$4,176,763, in aggregate,for the purpose listed under the column"FY08 Recommendation:Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee"without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund, that $3,625,131 be raised from Sewer Receipts and from these receipts $299,238 be transferred to the General Fund for Indirect Expenses and that$551,632 be transferred from Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings. Voted May 15,2007 — 70 — Article 17. Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation -Fiscal Year 2008. STEVENS ESTATE at OSGOOD HILL FY08 Recommendation FY08 Town Manager FY07 Department Board fof Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 204,181 186,200 186,200 Expenses 256,982 262,409 262,409 Debt Sevice 0 0 0 Subtotal Direct Expenditures 461,163 448,609 448,609 Admin/Indirect 83,119 71,391 71,391 Total Stevens Estate Enterprise 544,282 520,000 520,000 Unanimously Voted that the Town appropriate the amount of$520,000 listed under the column "FY08 Recommendation:Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee"and to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund that$520,000 be raised from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund and from these receipts $71,391 be transferred to the General Fund for Indirect Expenses. Voted May 15,2007 Article 18. Establishment of Revolving Funds. Unanimously Voted to authorize the following revolving funds for certain Town departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2 for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1,2007 as printed in the warrant and shown below: Revolving Fund Accounts Account Revolving Authorized to Revenue FY 2008 Number Fund Spend Use of Funds Source Limit 022-5423-3437 Youth Services Assistant All programs Participants' $250,000 Revolving Town Manager and activities, fees, Grants, expense, part Donations, time help and related Fundraising proceeds 022-4925-3077 Field Director- Field Field rental $ 40,000 Maintenance Division of maintenance, fees, Grants, Public Works upgrade Donations, and related and related expenses Fundraising proceeds 022-5590-3564 Elder Services Assistant Senior Participants' $ 50,000 - COA Town Manager programs, fees, Grants, Revolving classes and Donations, activities and related Fundraising proceeds (continued) — 71 — Revolving Fund Accounts Account Revolving Authorized to Revenue FY 2008 Number Fund Spend Use of Funds Source Limit 022-5102-3424 Health Dept Director- Clinic supplies Clinic $ 20,000 Revolving Community and other participant Development related fees, Grants, Division materials Donations, and related Fundraising proceeds 022-4306-3008 Wheelabrator Director- Air quality Wheelabrator $ 25,000 Planning Community monitoring Host Development Community Division Agreement 022-4307-3083 Wheelabrator Director- To enforce Wheelabrator $ 20,000 Public Safety Community Trash Truck Host Development regulations Community Division Agreement 022-4308-3649 Wheelabrator Director- Protection Wheelabrator $ 40,000 - Health Community of health, Host Development safety and Community Division monitoring Agreement the air quality 022-4309-3084 Health Director- Food Inspection $ 10,000 Dept - Food Community Consultant Fees Inspections Development fees and Division expenses related to program 022-4310-3085 Health Dept Director- Septic Inspection $ 40,000 - Septic Community Consultant Fees Inspections Development fees and Division expenses related to program Total: $495,000 Voted May 14,2007 — 72 — Revolving Fund Account Receipts and Expenditures Expend- Account Revolving Balance FY06 FY06 Balance Receipts thru ituresthru Number Fund 7/1/05 Receipts Expenditures 06/30/06 2/28/07 2/28/07 Balance 022-5423- Youth $256,054 $205,327 $(195,361) $266,020 $73,213 $ (163,156) $176,077 3437 Services Revolving 022-4925- Field $700 $26,050 $- $26,750 $150 $ (6,600) $20,300 3077 Maintenance 022-5590- Elder Services $8,275 $19,447 $ (25,784) $1,938 $11,213 $(7,089) $6,061 3564 -COA Revolving 022-5102- Health Dept $15,489 $3,989 $(8,316) $11,162 $22,404 $(23,788) $9,777 3424 Revolving 022-4306- Wheelabrator $69,692 $25,000 $(18,016) $76,677 $25,000 $ (24,982) $76,694 3008 Planning 022-4307- Wheelabrator $72,154 $12,205 $(13,176) $71,183 $9,300 $ (3,436) $77,047 3083 Public Safety 022-4308- Wheelabrator $67,545 $2,500 $ (21,155) $48,890 $- $ (26) $48,864 3649 - Health 022-4309- Health $33,430 $20,970 $ (13,903) $40,498 $15,075 $ (395) $55,178 3084 Dept- Food Inspections 22-4310-3085 Health Dept $32,661 $33,246 $(35,827) $30,081 $15,145 $ (19,107) $26,119 -Septic Inspections Voted May 15,2007 Article 19. 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 to appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund,in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, a sum of money to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee as shown below and as amended by deleting item a)The Greenery- Neighborhood of Affordable Housing(NOAH)proposal to create 42 new affordable housing units in the amount of$1,000,000 in the Affordable Housing Category.Total Appropriation voted$2,285,461. Vote on Amendment-Yes-195 No-108. - 73 - List of Appropriations — Community Preservation Fund Description Amount Category a) The Greenery — Neighborhood of Affordable $1,000,000 Affordable Housing Housing (NOAH) proposal to create 42 new affordable housing units. b) Town Common — Rehabilitation of drainage $330,000 Historic Preservation system c) Restoration of Historic Town Records — Phase $40,000 Historic Preservation III d) Stevens Estate Restoration — Windows $100,000 Historic Preservation e) Stevens Estate Restoration — Interiors $95,000 Historic Preservation f) Rehabilitation of Sharpners Pond Recreation $39,000 Recreation Area g) Rehabilitation of Middle School and Grogan's $18,400 Recreation Field h) Principal and interest expenses: Half Mile Hill $1,658,061 Open Space Protection Summit and Sunnyridge (Cullen property) i) Administrative Costs $5,000 Administration Total 2007 Appropriations $3,285,461 Community Preservation Committee Voted May 15,2007 Article 20. Continuation of MGL Chapter 59 Section 5C-Senior Work Program- Increase Funding to $13,000. Unanimously Voted to continue the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 Section 5C -Senior Work for a total authorization of$13,000. Council on Aging Voted May 15,2007 Article 21. Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation Fiscal Year 2008. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds, or borrow under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44,the sums of money necessary to fund the Town Capital Improvement Program as detailed below: Voted by Two-Third Vote Declared by the Moderator to fund the Town Capital Improvement Program as printed under Article 21 of the warrant for the 2007 Annual Town Meeting under the heading "FY08 CIP"with the following amendments:Delete item 6"Out Country Fire Station in the amount of$500,000; delete Item 12-"Roadway(unaccepted)Improvements in the amount of$574,994; delete item 17"Kittredge School Elevator/handicap accessibility"in the amount of$665,000; and delete line 18, "Carpet Replacement Middle&Sargent Schools",fund code bonds/notes General Fund in the amount of$110,000; and replace it with line 18R,"Middle School Front Entry/egress", fund code bonds/notes general fund in the amount of 888,500;and to appropriate $6,844,850 for the listed projects in the amounts as follows: - 74 - FY08 CIP Line # Project Description Amount 1 Town/School Data Network 445,000 2 Improvements to Senior Center 250,000 3 Library Technology 75,000 4 Radio Fire Alarm Box 160,000 5 Ambulance Replacement 156,539 7 Replace Roof on Fire Station 2 30,000 8 Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 39,174 9 Computer Infrastructure Upgrades-Police Dept. 113,037 10 Upgrade Police Radios 228,480 11 Underground Storage Tank Monitoring System 25,000 13 Sidewalk Construction 114,700 14 Equipment - 1 Ton Dump 36,000 15 Equipment - Dump Truck w/sander 134,000 16 Equipment Cab and Platform Truck 114,000 18R Middle School Front Entry/Egress 88,500 General Fund Total 2,009,430 19 Water Main Rehab 650,000 20 Meter Replacement Program 350,000 21 Equipment Pick up Truck 35,000 22 Ozone air compressor 54,000 Water Enterprise Fund Total 1,089,000 23 Waverly Road Relief Sewer Main 3,693,420 24 Equipment Pick up Truck w/crane 53,000 Sewer Enterprise Fund Total 3,746,420 * Fund Codes spelled out below Funding Recommendation Totals Raise and Appropriate - General Fund $ — Raise and Appropriate - Water Enterprise $ 89,000 Raise and Appropriate - Sewer Enterprise $ 53,000 Bonds/Notes - General Fund $ 2,009,430 Bonds/Notes - Water Enterprise $1,000,000 Bonds/Notes - Sewer Enterprise $3,693,420 Total All Capital Projects $6,844,850 And to meet this appropriation,the Treasurer,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow$6,702,850 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Voted May 15,2007 — 75 — Article 22. Appropriation of Funds—Town Owned Buildings into New Police Station. Voted that$903,288 is appropriated for the purpose of rehabilitating a Town owned building into a New Police Station, and any costs incidental or related thereto;that to meet this appropriation$903,288 shall be transferred from the following projects in the amounts set forth below, said sums representing excess bond proceeds not needed for the completion of the respective project: Amount Project Date/Article Number Date of Bonds $60,000 Fire & Police Station May 11, 1998 (Article 34) Sept. 1, 1998 Planning $265,262 Police Station Renovation May 14, 2001 (Article 8, Item 7) April 1, 2002 $578,026 New Police Station Design May 13, 2002 (Article 11, Item 12) July 1, 2005 and the Vote of the Town passed June 5,2006 under Article 24 of the warrant for the 2006 Annual Town Meeting is hereby amended such that the purpose of the borrowing authorized pursuant to Item 5 of Article 24 is changed to the following:"Rehabilitating a Town owned building into a New Police Station';that the Vote of the Town passed June 5,2006 under Article 24 of the warrant for the 2006 Annual Town Meeting is otherwise hereby confirmed as so passed; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out the project. With the following Amendment:And no funds may be spent until the School Committee votes pursuant to General Laws Chapter 40 Section 15A that the property is no longer needed for school purposes. YES-175 NO-66 Voted May 15,2007 Article 23. Accept Resolution Regarding State Funding. Unanimously Voted to adopt the following resolution: Whereas: The Town of North Andover has,in the past three years, reduced many municipal and educational services including the elimination of numerous positions, Whereas: North Andover is overly dependent upon property taxes to fund its services and as a result the property tax burden in North Andover is one of the highest in the state, Whereas: As a political subdivision of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,North Andover is compelled by state law and regulations to adhere to many state mandates including the prevailing wage law, collective bargaining statutes and educational requirements,particularly in the area of special education. Whereas: In recent years,the Commonwealth has begun to restore local aid allocations to levels that were in existence prior to FY2003, Whereas: Even with modest increases in state aid,North Andover still receives one of lowest amounts of state aid relative to other communities, Now therefore be it resolved by the North Andover Town Meeting,that we hereby petition our legislators in the General Court to take what ever steps are necessary to: 1) Address the inequities that currently exist in the state aid distribution formulas, 2) Provide for a consistent revenue sharing plan that allocates a sufficient portion of the state budget to assist municipal governments; 3) Eliminate laws and regulations that put an undue financial burden on cities and towns or as an alternative provide full funding to pay for implementation of these mandates — 76 — And to forward Copies of the Resolution to State Legislators for the Town of North Andover, President of the Senate, and Speaker of the State House of Representatives. Voted May 15,2007 Article 24. Amend Town Charter— Insert Chapter 12—Web Access to Public Records. Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action"to Amend Town Charter By inserting Chapter 12 entitled "Web Access to Public Records"to read as follows: The Town of North Andover,through its internet web sites,will make available for public viewing, on the Town of North Andover Official Web Site and/or the Town of North Andover School Department Official Web Site, all Substantive Public Records under its control as defined by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 4, Section 7,item-Twenty-Six.All records withheld will be identified along with the reason for the decision not to make them public and the person designated by the Town or the School Department to make that decision. Voted May 15,2007 Article 25. Amend General Bylaws—Chapter 59—Town Meetings—Add New Section—Section 8—Procedures for Disclosure, Initial Funding and Appropriation of Labor Contracts involving expenditures in excess of$500,000 in order to be submitted for funding to be appropriated at Town Meeting and, if applicable,for approval at Town Meeting. Unanimously Voted to"Take No Action"to adopt the following General By-Law: "Procedures for Disclosure,Initial Funding and Appropriation of Labor Contracts involving expenditures in excess of$500,000 in order to be submitted for funding to be appropriated at Town Meeting and,if applicable,for approval at Town Meeting. Section 1:Town and School Department Labor Contracts: A:Town Labor Contract: Any Town labor contract to be presented to Town Meeting for initial funding and approval that provides for total annual cost increases including payroll and payroll related costs(as defined in Section 3)that are in excess of two and one-half percent(21/z%)for any year of the contract and therefore,by definition herein, are anticipated to require the reduction of Town or School Department employees and/or services to residents to fund such contract,the Selectmen must disclose the complete terms of the proposed contract on the Town's web site at least ninety days prior to the Selectmen's approval of the contract along with their specific proposed reductions in Town and/or School Department employees and/or services that will be required to fund such a contract for each year of the proposed contract as well as the annual and cumulative estimated dollar amount of annual increases that are in excess of two and one-half percent (21/z%) of the preceding year's payroll and payroll related costs. B: School Department Labor Contract Any School Department labor contract to be presented to Town Meeting for funding within the School Department's budget that provides for total annual cost increases including payroll and payroll related costs (as defined in Section 3) that are in excess of two and one-half percent(21/z%)for any year of the contract and therefore,by definition herein, are anticipated to require the reduction of Town or School Department employees and/or services to residents to fund such contract,the School Committee must disclose the complete terms of the proposed contract on the School Department's Web site at least ninety days prior to the School Committee's approval of the contract, along with the specific proposed reductions in Town and/or School Department employees and/or services that will be required to fund such a contract for each year of the proposed contract as well as the annual and cumulative estimated dollar — 77 — amount of annual increases that are in excess of two and one-half percent(21/z%) of the preceding year's payroll and payroll related costs. Section 2: Complete Details of Proposed Labor Contracts Required to be disclosed on the respective Town and School Department Web sites and be available at the Town Clerk's office. A copy of the proposed contract,including identification of any items changed from the terms of the prior contract, as well as a detailed compilation of all payroll and payroll related costs for each employee and/or position included in any contract in Sections 1A and 1B by employee name and/or position,total wages proposed in each contract year and the estimated payroll related costs, as defined in Section 3, for all benefits to be provided to each employee by position including maximum estimated current and retirement health insurance costs (regardless of whether the employee is currently insured under the town's health insurance plan), estimated pension retirement costs,maximum allowances by hours and costs for sick time,personnel time,bereavement time,holiday time,vacation time and other time not required to be working as well as minimum actual hours required to work per terms of the proposed contract. The computation for retirement health and pension benefits shall be computed on an actuarial method based on each employee's age and expected benefit cost amortized over the employee's expected period of employment assuming retirement at the earliest age the employee shall be able to receive maximum benefits provided. Section 3:Definitions and Procedures Payroll and payroll related cost increases shall be defined as the total annual payroll cost increase in a contract for each employee plus estimated annual increases in payroll related costs,including,but not limited to, all employee benefits such as additional time off, employee health insurance and pensions costs,whether paid by the Town or deducted and/or charged by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in computing local aid to the Town, and payroll tax increases. Payroll and payroll related costs shall include all amounts paid to or on behalf of former employees and retired employees previously covered by the contract for post retirement health insurance and pension benefits.All costs used to determine the percentage increase shall be done on a pro rata basis but need not require an individual allocation of costs. Cost increases not specifically assignable to a particular employee or a current or former group of employees shall be allocated on a pro rata basis to all employees of the Town and/or Schools. The determination of the percentage increase provided for in any new labor contract shall be made by the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee who shall make public their computations in the information required to be presented on the respective web sites and available at the Town Clerk's office at least ninety days prior to approval of any contract identified in Section 1 by the Selectmen or School Committee. The Finance Committee shall issue appropriate rules and/or regulations in order to implement the requirements of this By-Law and shall make the final determination as to whether the requirements have been met by The Selectmen and School Committee. Section 4: Other Provisions Failure to comply with this By-Law shall prevent Town Meeting from taking any action on the proposed contracts or budget line items in which they are included,including appropriation and funding thereof Reconsideration on Articles 15-22 Denied.No further consideration of these articles possible. Vote—Yes-122 No-141 -Motion—Michael Quinlan 9:45 p.m. Unanimously Voted to adjourn until 7:00 p.m.Monday May 21,2007 at the North Andover High School Auditorium. — 78 — The 2007 Annual Town Meeting Reconvened at the North Andover High School Auditorium on Monday May 21, 2007 at 7:05 p.m.The meeting was called to order by Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury. Checklists were used with 262 voters present. A motion was made by Robert Ercolini, 195 Bridle Path, and seconded to reconsider the vote to"Take No Action on Article 24—"Amend Town Charter—Insert Chapter 12 Web Access to Public Records". Reconsideration Denied. Article 26. Amend Town Charter—Chapter 2, Section 8- Add New Section 2-8-4— Requirements for Disclosure, Initial Funding and Appropriation of Labor Contracts involving Expenditures in excess of$500,000 in order to be submitted for funding to be appropriated at Town Meeting and, if applicable, for approval at Town Meeting. Voted by Majority Vote to defeat Article 26 to Amend Town Charter as follows: Chapter 2, Section 8 By adding Section 2-8-4 entitled"Requirements for Disclosure, Initial Funding and Appropriation of Labor Contracts involving expenditures in excess of$500,000 in order to be submitted for funding to be appropriated at Town Meeting and,if applicable,for approval at Town Meeting": The Town of North Andover shall adopt a By-Law that provides for public disclosure by fiscal years of the total estimated increased costs to be incurred by the Town of North Andover for any proposed labor contract involving annual expenditures in excess of$500,000 that are anticipated to increase current employee payroll and all payroll related costs by more than two and one-half percent(21/z%) over the previous year's costs, at least ninety days prior to the execution of the proposed contract by the Selectmen for Town employee contracts and by the School Committee for all School Department employee contracts in order for them to be eligible for submission to Town Meeting for appropriation funding and,if applicable,for approval of the contract. The By-Law shall also require,to the extent permitted by law,the aforementioned contracts be submitted to Town Meeting as a separate budget line item and fully detailed in the Town Meeting warrant. Petition of Robert Ercolini and others Voted May 15,2007 Article 27. Amend Zoning Bylaw—Add New Section—Section 17 -OSGOOD SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT. Voted By Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote Declared By The Moderator to amend the Zoning Bylaw for the Town of North Andover by adding a new Section-Section 17—Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District to read as follows: The full text of this new section is available on the Town of North Andover's website at www. townofnorthandover.com in the 2007 Annual Town Meeting Town Clerk's Minutes.The complete of the approved bylaw is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and made available by request. Community Development Division Voted June 4,2007 Approved By Attorney General October 2,2007 Approved By DHCD October 26,2007 — 79 — Article 28. Amend North Andover Zoning Map - Establish OSGOOD SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT —Map 34 Parcel 17-1600 OSGOOD STREET-FORMER LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES SITE. Unanimously Voted to amend the Zoning Map of North Andover, pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw,to add as a zoning overlay,the OSGOOD SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT; shown as Map 34, Parcel 17 and identified as 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover, Former Lucent Technologies Site.A map of the district is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk 120 Main Street with the following amendment: Voted to add"Map 34, Parcel 15"after the words"Map 34, Parcel 17"and"to substitute an amended map with dimensions in place of the map originally on file with the Town Clerk's Office which did not have dimensions". Vote on Article 28 to read as follows: Unanimously Voted to amend the Zoning Map of North Andover, pursuant to Section 3.2 of the Zoning Bylaw,to add as a zoning overlay,the OSGOOD SMART GROWTH OVERLAY DISTRICT; Shown as Map 34, Parcel 17 and Map 34, Parcel 15 and identified as 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Former Lucent Technologies Site.An amended map with dimensions is filed in the Office of the Town Clerk to replace the map originally on file. ❑ off J Jr 11 ti w { � y A. i u M' �.r 1600 Osgood Street Smart Growth Overlay District i Zoning Map '.. 'tx• mw�a aaw..aw+nwwn.wnrrvMw+w. . Community Development Division Voted June 4,2007 — 80 — Article 29. Accept Provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 43D—As Amended by Section 11 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006. Unanimously Voted to accept the provisions of Chapter 43D of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended,pursuant to Section 11 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006, and to approve the filing of a formal proposal with the Interagency Permitting Board for the designation as an overlay for land at a portion of 1600 Osgood Street(Map 34, Parcel 17)with the following amendment: Add Map 34, Parcel 15 after Map 34, Parcel 17. Article 29 to read as follows: VOTED to accept the provisions of Chapter 43D of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, pursuant to Section 11 of Chapter 205 of the Acts of 2006, and to approve the filing of a formal proposal with the Interagency Permitting Board for the designation as an overlay for land at a portion of 1600 Osgood Street(Map 34, Parcel 17 and Parcel 15). Community Development Division Voted June 4,2007 Article 30. Amend Zoning Map—200 and 220 Sutton Street,Assessors Map 39, Lot 24 and Assessors Map 28, Lot 1,from Industrial S (I-S) to Business 2 (B-2). Unanimously Voted to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover to rezone two parcels of land,known and numbered at 200 Sutton Street and 220 Sutton Street shown on the attached plan entitled"Rezoning Plan Of Land,Map 28, Parcel 1, and Map 39, Parcel 24,in North Andover,Mass.," dated February 26,2007,prepared For LBM Realty Trust&Charles T.Matses,by Andover Consultants, Inc. on file with Town Clerk,located on the north side of Sutton Street at the corner of Sutton Street and Charles Street,from Industrial-S(I-S) to Business 2 (B-2). Said parcels are further described below: The first parcel known as 200 Sutton Street consists of 5.46 acres of land, shown as Lot 1 on Map 28 of the Town of North Andover Assessors Map, and is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northerly line of Sutton Street, 166.00'westerly of a Stone Bound at the corner of Charles Street Thence running along said Sutton Street S 84-45-55 W a distance of 145.62' Thence running still along said Sutton Street N 89-29-11 W a distance of 146.97'to a P.K.Nail at land now or formerly of In-Laws Realty Trust. Thence turning and running by said land of In-Laws Realty Trust N 11-31-05 W a distance of 150.03'to a P.K.Nail Thence turning and running S 78-28-55 W a distance of 218.17'to Cochichewick Brook Thence running by said brook 75'+/-to land now or formerly of Boston&Maine Railroad Thence running N 51-14-47 E a distance of 130.87' Thence running N 44-58-47 E a distance of 102.00' Thence running N 38-36-19 E a distance of 61.32' Thence on a curve with a radius of 2,414.40'a distance of 533.45'the last four courses along said land of Boston&Maine Railroad, Thence running S 55-26-12 E a distance of 18.98'to Charles Street Thence along said Charles Street on a curve with a radius of 65.00'a distance of 71.50' Thence along said Charles Street on a curve with a radius of 29.95'a distance of 25.21' Thence along said Charles Street running S 05-16-20 E a distance of 370.25'to Parcel 24 as shown of said plan Thence running by said Parcel 24 S 84-45-55 W a distance of 166.00' — 81 — Thence running S 05-16-20 E a distance of 300.00'to the point of beginning. Containing 5.46 acres +/-according to said plan. The second parcel numbered as 220 Sutton Street is shown as Lot 24 on Assessors Map 39 of the Town of North Andover Assessors Map, and is more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a stone bound at the corner of Charles Street&,Sutton Street Thence running along said Sutton Street S 84-45-55 W a distance of 166.00'to Parcel 1 as shown on said plan Thence running by Parcel 1 N 05-16-20 W a distance of 300.00' Thence running N 84-45-55 E a distance of 166.00'to Charles Street Thence running along Charles Street S 05-16-20 E a distance of 300.00'to the point of beginning Containing 49,800 sq.ft. +/- according to said plan. For deed reference to Lot 1 (200 Sutton Street), see Deed to LBM Realty Trust recorded with the Essex North District Registry of Deeds in Book 3342, Page 328. For deed reference to Lot 24, see Deed to Charles T.Matses recorded with said Deeds in Book 958, Page 22, Voted June 4,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 Article 31. Amend Zoning Bylaw—Section 4.133 Industrial 2 District—Add New Subsection-Subsection 24 —Allowed Uses in I-2 District. Unanimously voted "Take No Action"to amend the allowed uses found in section 4.133 (Industrial 2 District) of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw by adding a new subsection 24. as follows: "24.The following uses shall be permitted by Special Permit issued by the Planning Board, and shall be subject exclusively to the design and dimensional requirements of the Route 114 Corridor Development District 2(CDD2)provisions described in Subsections 16.5 through 16.10, as well as 16.12.2 of the Zoning Bylaw.The Planning Board may waive such design and dimensional requirements if it is deemed to be in the public interest to do so, and the Applicant may elect to include other uses allowed within the Industrial District under Section 4.133 as part of a proposed project to be governed by the provisions under this Subsection 24. a. Retail uses excluding auto sales,provided there is no outdoor sales or storage of materials and products; b. Restaurants, excluding drive through facilities; c. Personal Service Establishments; d. Professional offices including,but not limited to,banks,real estate offices,insurance offices, physicians offices, dentists, attorneys, architects, engineers or accountants; and, e. Accessory drive-through facilities,limited to banks and pharmacies only." And in connection therewith,to amend Table 1 (Summary of Use Regulations) under the list of Permitted Uses for"Eating and Drinking Establishment,""Personal Services,""Retail Establishment"by replacing under the I-2 District column the note"AT"with the note"SP*". Voted June 4,2007 Article 32. Amend Zoning Map—Assessors Map 108-C Parcel 9— Route 114—Turnpike Street and Berry Street— Rezone from Residential 2 (R2) to C13132. To see if the Town will vote to rezone the following described parcel of land(the"Property")from "Residential 2 District"to "Corridor Development District 2."The Property is located along Route 114 — 82 — (Turnpike Road),North Andover,Massachusetts and shown on Assessor's Map 108-C as Lot 09.The Property has a total area of 133,238 square feet(3.059 acres) of land and 693.86 lineal feet of frontage along Turnpike Road and is further defined on a Plan of Land filed with the Land Court Division of the Essex North District Registry of Deeds as Plan Number 15467.The Property is on the north side of Route 114 opposite Harold Parker Road and is located 150.88 feet southeast of Berry Street directly in front of the Town's soccer fields and adjacent to other property owned by the Town that lies on the corner of Berry Street and Route 114.The Property abuts the southwest side of 2170 Turnpike Road. ARTICLE 32 DEFEATED Votes May 21,2007 Article 33. Amend Zoning Map—Assessors Map 108-C Parcel 9— Route 114—Turnpike Street and Berry Street— Rezone from Residential 2 (R2) to Industrial 1 (11). To see if the Town to amend the official Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover, dated May 12, 1972, in order to rezone the Property from"Residential 2 District"to"Industrial 3 District."The Property consists of 133,238 square feet(3.059 acres) of land and lies within the Residential 2 District. The rear boundary line of the Property demarcates the Residential 2 District and the Industrial 3 District. The Property is on the north side of Route 114 opposite Harold Parker Road and is located southwest of Berry Street directly in front of the Town's soccer fields and southeast of other property owned by the Town that lies on the corner of Berry Street and Route 114.The purpose of this petition is to rezone the Property to Industrial 3 District. ARTICLE 33 DEFEATED Voted May 21,2007 Article 34. Petition the General Court-Enact General Bylaw—Machine Shop Village Neighborhood Conservation District Bylaw—Chapter 134—Neighborhood Conservation District-Machine Shop Village. Voted to petition the General Court to enact a bylaw defined as the"Machine Shop Village Neighborhood Conservation District Bylaw"to be inserted into the General Bylaws for the Town of North Andover as Chapter 134. CHAPTER 134-MACHINE SHOP VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT TO READ AS FOLLOWS: The full text of this language is available on the Town of North Andover's website at www. townofnorthandover.com and in the 2007 Annual Town Meeting Town Clerk's Minutes.A copy of this proposed bylaw is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and made available by request. YES-137 NO-23 Voted May 21,2007 This legislation was not enacted.This bylaw will be submitted to the 2008 Annual Town Meeting. Article 35. Amend North Andover Zoning Bylaw—Sections 8.9(3)(c)(v),and 8.9(5)(d)(vii)(3)—Wireless Service Facilities—Setback and Monitoring Requirements. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities, subsection:3)(c)(v) and 5)(d)(vii)(3)to modify the setback requirements and application submission requirements for wireless service facilities. — 83 — Sub-section 8.9(3)(c)(v)is to be amended by removing the text shown as stricken,and adding the text shown as underlined. 3) District Regulations c) Dimensional Requirements v)Setbacks All wireless service facilities and their equipment shelters shall comply with the building setback provisions of the zoning district in which the facility is located.In addition,the following setbacks shall be observed. (1)In order to ensure public safety,for any new groundmounted wireless service facility,the minimum distance from the base of any groundmounted wireless service facility to any property line, shall be two(2) times 2x the height of the facility/mount,including any antennas or other appurtenances.This set back is considered the"fall zone". " rninimurn set __,_of 600 feet _,__„ ft new or existing structure, fts rneftsured�rorn the ftaifteent property line of properties,which ftre either Zoned for, or Contftill,residentift!ftild or e dtleftfio lift!uses of mly types. (2)in the event thftt ft Preexistent structure is proposed fts ft rnotint for ft-mireless service ffteilitr, the setbftek provisions of the zoning distriet shftll ftppir. in the eftse of the preexistent 11011 conforming structures, Wireless service ffteilities ftrid their equipment shelters shftll riot inereftse (2)Any non-concealed wireless service facility shall be set back at least two(2) times the height of the wireless service facility, as measured from the ground level,to each lot line of the site on which the wireless service facility is located. However,in the event that the wireless service facility is being mounted, attached or co-located to a pre-existing tower or pre-existing_ structure whose setback is already approved, either by right,by special permit or by variance, then no new independent setback requirement shall be required by the addition or co-location of the wireless service facility. (3)In the event that a wireless service facility is located, co-located, or concealed within a an enclosed building,then no new independent setback requirement shall be required for that facility. WIn non-residential districts or on Town of North Andover owned land,the SPCA may grant a special permit to allow a lesser setback if it makes a finding that such lesser setback provides adequate safety,promotes co-location or improves design, or improves public safety communication, and will not negatively impact the appearance and character of the neighborhood. Sub-section 8.9(5)(d)(vii)(3)is to be deleted by removing the text shown as stricken. 5) Application Procedures d) Application Filing Requirements vii) Radiofrequency Radiation(RFR) Filing Requirements Applieftnt must submit ft copy of the letter frorn the Mftssftehnsetts Depftrtrnent of Public 1 leftith Planning Board Voted by Majority Vote to refer this issue [(Amend North Andover Zoning Bylaw—Sections 8.9(3)(C)(V), and 8.9(5)(D)(VII)(3)—Wireless Service Facilities—Setback and Monitoring Requirements)] to a committee to review and redraft North Andover's entire wireless bylaw.The — 84 — committee is to be comprised of eleven(11)people to be appointed by the Director of Community Planning and Development to include: 1. A resident with expertise on electromagnetics and wireless transmissions 2. The Director of Community Planning and Development 3. A resident with legal expertise and knowledge of the telecommunications industry 4. A member of the Planning Board 5. A member of the Zoning Board 6. A member of the Board of Selectmen committed to exploring this issue 7. A resident affiliated with the State Department of Telecommunications and Energy 8. A resident familiar with the health and safety aspects 9. Myself- Steven R.Tryder 10. One other citizen at large with strong interest and experience with this issue 11. A member of the Board of Health This committee would be charged for the period of time until the next Town Meeting in 2008, at which time their recommendations would be presented. Voted June 4,2007 Article 36. Amend Zoning Bylaw—Add New Section—Section 7.4(5)-Dimensional Requirements-Building Heights. Unanimously Voted to amend the North Andover Zoning Bylaw by adding a new section, Section 7.4 (5). Section 7.4(5)to read as follows: SECTION 7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7.4 Building Heights 5. Nor of a manufacturing building a height of eighty-five(85)feet from the ground,or pharmaceutical manufacturing silo having a height of one hundred-fifteen(115)feet from the ground. Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 Article 37. Amend North Andover Zoning Bylaw—Section 8.5.6(F)Usable Open Space. Voted By Two-Third Vote Declared By The Moderator to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Section 8.5.6(F) in order to further clarify the definition of Usable Open Space and the method for calculation of usable open space within a Planned Residential Development. Section 8.5.6(F)Usable Open Space now reads: F. Usable Open Space:Usable Open Space shall be defined as the part or parts of land within the PRD, which are reserved for permanent open space.This space shall exclude parking areas,but include required setbacks and walkways.The usable open space shall be open an unobstructed to the sky; however; trees,planting, arbors,flagpoles, sculptures,fountains, swimming pools, atriums, outdoor recreational facilities and similar objects shall not be considered obstructions. — 85 — 1. For subdivision PRD's the minimum usable open space requirements shall be 35%of the total parcel area; and no more than 25%of the total amount of required usable open space shall be wetland. 2. For site planned PRD's,the minimum usable open space requirements shall be 50%of the total parcel area; and no more that 25%of the total required usable open space shall be wetland. All resource area shall be determined by the requirements of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town's Wetland Bylaws under this subsection. For all PRD's the Usable Open Space shall be owned in common by and readily accessible to the owners of all the units in the PRD by any of the following groups: 1. A non-profit organization or trust whose members are all the owners and occupants of the units, 2. Private organization including but not limited to the Trustees of Reservations or Essex County Greenbelt Association whose primary function is preservation of open space, 3. The Town of North Andover, 4. Any group as indicated by the Planning Board which exists or is created for the purpose of preserving open space for the owners of the units located in a PRD Project. Further, a perpetual restriction of the type described in M.G.L. Chapter 184, Section 31, (including future amendments thereto and corresponding provisions to future laws)running to or enforceable by the Town shall be recorded in respect to such land. Such restriction shall provide that the Usable Open Space shall be retained in perpetuity for one or more of the following uses: conservation, agriculture, or recreation. Such restriction shall be in such form and substance as the Planning Board shall prescribe and may contain such additional restrictions on development and use of the Usable Open Space as the Planning Board may deem appropriate. Section 8.5.6(F)Usable Open Space as amended by replacing the current language to read as follows: F.Usable Open Space: Usable Open Space shall be defined as the part or parts of land within the PRD,which are reserved for permanent open space or passive recreation use.The usable open space shall be open and unobstructed to the sky.Trees,planting, arbors,flagpoles, sculptures,fountains, outdoor open-air,passive/active recreational facilities and similar objects shall not be considered "obstructions". 1. Usable Open Space Ratio: a. For subdivision PRD's the minimum usable open space requirements shall be 35%of the total parcel area; and no more than 25%of the total amount of required usable open space shall be wetland as defined pursuant to Wetlands Protection Act,M.G.L.c.131, s.40 and the Town of North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw, Chapter 178 of the Code of North Andover. b. For site planned PRD's,the minimum usable open space requirements shall be 50%of the total parcel area; and no more that 25%of the total required usable open space shall be wetland as defined pursuant to Wetlands Protection Act,M.G.L.c.131, s.40 and the Town of North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw, Chapter 178 of the Code of North Andover. 2. Usable Open Space Calculation: a. Parking areas and roadways may not be included in the calculation of open space area,but the calculation may include required setbacks,waterways, and walkways.If the Planning Board requires additional parking to facilitate use of the open space,then that added parking area may be included in the calculation of the open space. b. For the purpose of creating townhouses, condominiums,multi-family, or similar housing within a Site Plan Special Permit PRD and Subdivision PRD,that area of land extending — 86 — a minimum of twenty-five feet(25')from the foundation of the residential structure, eave, door, steps or stairway,patio area, deck,balcony, chimney or any other structure or improvement shall be excluded from the calculation of useable open space.If a residential structure or dwelling is more than one story tall,the minimum twenty-five foot(25') area must be measured from the furthest point from the structure or improvement. c. The usable open space shall be contiguous.Usable open space may still be considered contiguous if it is separated by a roadway or an accessory amenity.The Planning Board may waive this requirement for all or part of the required open space where it is determined that allowing noncontiguous open space will promote the goals of this bylaw. d. Wastewater/Stormwater Structures:At the discretion of the Planning Board, subsurface wastewater and stormwater management systems serving the PRD may be located within the open space,with the approval of the Planning Board. Surface systems, such as retention and detention ponds, shall not qualify towards the minimum open space required. e. Accessory Structures:The Planning Board may permit up to five percent(5%) of the open space to be paved(pervious"paving"materials are encouraged) or built upon for structures accessory to the dedicated use or uses of such open space (for example,pedestrian walks and bike paths). Parking areas and areas used for vehicular access or egress shall not constitute open space. f. At the sole discretion of the Planning Board,the Planning Board may waive the conditions in Section 8.5.6(F)(2)Useable Open Space Calculations if it finds that the project satisfies the purpose and intent of the Section 8.5 and improves the overall PRD design. 3. Ownership and Accessibility: a. For all PRD's the Usable Open Space shall be owned in common by and readily accessible to the owners of all the units in the PRD by any of the following groups: i. A non-profit organization or trust whose members are all the owners and occupants of the units; ii. Private organization including but not limited to the Trustees of Reservations or Essex County Greenbelt Association whose primary function is preservation of open space; iii.The Town of North Andover; and Any group as indicated by the Planning Board,which exists or is created for the purpose of preserving open space for the owners of the units located in a PRD Project. b. The usable open space shall be to greatest extent practicable accessible to the general public (unless restricted) and not for the exclusive use of a homeowner, homeowners'association or non-profit organization. For open space maintained strictly for active agricultural purposes, public access maybe limited or completely excluded.This agricultural and access restriction shall be included as a deed restriction running with the land. 4. Restrictions: a. A perpetual restriction of the type described in M.G.L. Chapter 184, Section 31, (including future amendments thereto and corresponding provisions to future laws)running to or enforceable by the Town shall be recorded in respect to such land. Such restriction shall provide that the Usable Open Space shall be retained in perpetuity for one or more of the following uses: conservation, agriculture, or recreation. b. Such restriction(s) shall be in such form and substance as the Planning Board shall prescribe and may contain such additional restrictions on development and use of the Usable Open Space as the Planning Board may deem appropriate. Planning Board Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 — 87 — Article 38. Amend General Bylaws-Insert New Chapter—Chapter 82 — Demolition Delay. Voted to enact the following Chapter 82 of the General Bylaws to delay demolition of historic buildings as printed in the Finance Committee Report and posted in the warrant with the following amendment: "All instances of 15 (fifteen)months to read 12 (twelve)months and all instances of 75(seventy-five)years to read 100(one hundred)years" Chapter 82 as amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 82-DEMOLITION DELAY §82-1.Intent and Purpose. This by-law is enacted for the purpose of preserving and protecting significant buildings within the Town,which constitute or reflect distinctive features of the architectural, cultural, economic,political or social history of the town and to limit the detrimental effect of demolition on the character of the town.Through this bylaw, owners of preferably preserved buildings are encouraged to seek out alternative options that will preserve,rehabilitate or restore such buildings and residents of the town are alerted to impending demolitions of significant buildings. By preserving and protecting significant buildings, streetscapes and neighborhoods,this bylaw promotes the public welfare by making the town a more attractive and desirable place in which to live and work.To achieve these purposes the Historical Commission is authorized to advise the Building Inspector with respect to demolition permit applications. The issuance of demolition permits is regulated as provided by this by-law. §82-2.Definitions. APPLICANT—Any person or entity that files an application for a demolition permit.If the applicant is not the owner of the premises upon which the building is situated,the owner must indicate on or with the application his/her assent to the filing of the application. APPLICATION—An application for the demolition of a building. BUILDING—Any combination of materials forming a shelter for persons, animals, or property. BUILDING COMMISSIONER or INSPECTOR The person occupying the office of Building Commissioner or otherwise authorized to issue demolition permits. COMMISSION The North Andover Historical Commission or its designee. DEMOLITION—Any act of pulling down, destroying,removing, dismantling or razing a building or commencing the work of total or substantial destruction with the intent of completing the same. DEMOLITION PERMIT—The building permit issued by the Building Inspector for a demolition of a building, excluding a building permit issued solely for the demolition of the interior of a building. PREFERABLY PRESERVED—Any significant building,which the Commission determines, following a public hearing that it is in the public interest to be preserved rather than demolished.A preferably preserved building is subject to the twelve-month demolition delay period of this bylaw. SIGNIFICANT BUILDING—Any building within the town which is in whole or in part one hundred years or more old and which has been determined by the Commission or its designee to be significant based on any of the following criteria: a. The Building is listed on,or is within an area listed on,the National Register of Historic Places;or b. The Building has been found eligible for the National Register of Historic Places; or c. The Building is importantly associated with one or more historic persons or events, or with the broad architectural, cultural,political, economic or social history of the Town or the Commonwealth; or d. The Building is historically or architecturally important(in terms of period, style,method of building construction or association with a recognized architect or builder) either by itself or in the context of a group of buildings. §82-3.Procedures. No demolition permit for a building which is in whole or in part one hundred years or more old shall be — 88 — issued without following the provisions of this bylaw. If a building is of unknown age,it shall be assumed that the building is over one hundred years old for the purposes of this bylaw. An applicant proposing to demolish a building subject to this bylaw shall file with the Building Commissioner an application containing the following information: a. The address of the building to be demolished. b. The owner's name, address and telephone number. c. A description of the building. d. The reason for requesting a demolition permit. e. A brief description of the proposed reuse,reconstruction or replacement. f. A photograph or photograph(s) of the building. The Building Commissioner shall within seven days forward a copy of the application to the Commission. The Commission shall within thirty days after receipt of the application,make a written determination of whether the building is significant. Upon determination by the Commission that the building is not significant, the Commission shall so notify the Building Commissioner and applicant in writing.The Building Commissioner may then issue the demolition permit. Upon determination by the Commission that the building is significant,the Commission shall so notify the Building Commissioner and the applicant in writing.No demolition permit may be issued at this time.If the Commission does not notify the Building Commissioner within thirty days of receipt of the application,the Building Commissioner may proceed to issue the demolition permit. If the Commission finds that the building is significant,it shall hold a public hearing within thirty days of the written notification to the Building Commissioner. Public notice of the time, place and purpose of the hearing shall be posted in a conspicuous place in town hall for a period of not less than seven days prior to the date of said hearing and the applicant and the building inspector shall be notified in writing of the meeting time and place. The Commission shall decide at the public hearing or within fourteen days after the public hearing whether the building should be preferably preserved. If agreed to in writing by the applicant,the determination of the Commission may be postponed. If the Commission determines that the building is not preferably preserved,the Commission shall so notify the Building Commissioner and applicant in writing.The Building Commissioner may then issue the demolition permit. If the Commission determines that the building is preferably preserved,the Commission shall notify the Building Commissioner and applicant in writing.No demolition permit may then be issued for a period of twelve months from the date of the determination unless otherwise agreed to by the Commission.If the Commission does not so notify the Building Commissioner in writing within twenty-one days of the public hearing,the Building Commissioner may issue the demolition permit. Upon a determination by the Commission that any building that is the subject of an application is a preferably preserved building, no building permit for new construction or alterations on the premises shall be issued for a period of twelve months from the date of the determination unless otherwise agreed to by the Commission. No permit for demolition of a building determined to be a preferably preserved building shall be granted until all plans for future use and development of the site have been filed with the Building Commissioner and have been found to comply with all laws pertaining to the issuance of a building permit or if for a parking lot, a certificate of occupancy for that site.All approvals necessary for the issuance of such building permit or certificate of occupancy including without limitation any necessary zoning variances or — 89 — special permits, must be granted and all appeals from the granting of such approvals must be concluded, prior to the issuance of a demolition permit under this section. The Building Commissioner may issue a demolition permit or a building permit for a preferably preserved building within the twelve months if the Commission notifies the Building Commissioner in writing that the Commission finds that the intent and purpose of this bylaw is served even with the issuance of the demolition permit or the building permit. Following the twelve-month delay period,the Building Commissioner may issue the demolition permit. §82-4.Administration. The Commission may adopt such rules and regulations as are necessary to administer the terms of this bylaw.The Commission is authorized to adopt a schedule of reasonable fees to cover the costs associated with the administration of this bylaw.The Commission may delegate authority to make initial determinations of significance to one or more members of the Commission or to a municipal employee. The Commission may pro-actively develop a list of significant buildings that will be subject to this bylaw. Buildings proposed for the significant building list shall be added following a public hearing. An Emergency Demolition shall be allowed, if after an inspection, the Building Commissioner finds that a building subject to this bylaw is found to pose an immediate threat to public health or safety due to its deteriorated condition and that there is no reasonable alternative to the immediate demolition of the building or structure,then the Building Commissioner may issue an emergency demolition permit to the owner of the building or structure.The Building Commissioner shall then prepare a report explaining the condition of the building and the basis for his decision,which shall be forwarded to the Commission. §83-5.Enforcement and Remedies. The Commission and/or the Building Commissioner are each specifically authorized to institute any and all actions and proceedings,in law or equity, as they may deem necessary and appropriate to obtain compliance with the requirements of this by-law or to prevent a threatened violation thereof. Any owner of a building subject to this bylaw that demolished the building without first obtaining a demolition permit in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw shall be subject to a fine of not more than Three Hundred Dollars. Each day the violation exists shall constitute a separate offense until a faithful restoration of the demolished building is completed or unless otherwise agreed to by the Commission. If a building subject to this bylaw is demolished without first obtaining a demolition permit, no building permit shall be issued for a period of two years from the date of the demolition on the subject parcel of land or any adjoining parcels of land under common ownership and control unless the building permit is for the faithful restoration referred to above or unless otherwise agreed to by the Commission. §84-5.Historic District Act. Following a determination that the building is significant and preferably preserved,the Commission may recommend to town meeting that the building be protected through the provisions of Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 40C,the Historic Districts Act.The steps required under M.G.L. Chapter 40C shall be followed prior to the establishment of a local historic district.Nothing in this by-law shall be deemed to conflict with the provisions of the Historic District Act,Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40C. If any of the provisions of this by-law do so conflict,that act shall prevail. §85-6.Severability. In case any section,paragraph or part of this by-law be for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court, every other section,paragraph, and part shall continue in full force and effect. Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 — 90 — Article 39. Amend Chapter 28 of the General Bylaws—Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Unanimously Voted to amend Chapter 28 of the General By-Laws,the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, as follows,in accordance with the provision of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C, as amended by Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2006: Delete existing Section 28-2, Purpose, and replace with the following as printed in the warrant and as amended by adding in Section 28-2 Purpose—Line 8 by deleting"and creation'after"preservation'and adding",creation, and use" . Chapter 28-Section-2 to read: §28-2.Purpose The purpose of the Trust shall be to provide for the preservation and creation of affordable housing in the Town of North Andover for the benefit of low and moderate income households.In furtherance of this purpose, the Trustees are hereby authorized,in accordance with the procedures set forth herein, to acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise real and personal property or money,both tangible and intangible, of every sort and description;to use such property,both real and personal, and money,in such manner as the Trustees shall deem appropriate to carry out such purpose,provided,however,that all property held by the Trust and the net earnings thereof shall be used exclusively for the preservation, creation, and use in the Town of North Andover of affordable housing for the purposes for which the Trust was formed. Amend §28-3,Tenure of Trustees,by adding the following sentence to the end of said section: Nothing in this section shall prevent a board of selectmen from appointing the town manager as a member or chair of the board,with or without the power to vote. Delete existing Paragraph A from Section 28-5, Powers of Trustees, and replace with the following: A.With the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to accept and receive real property,personal property or money,by gift,grant, contribution, devise or transfer from any person, firm, corporation, or other public or private entity,including but not limited to money,grants of funds or other property tendered to the trust in connection with any ordinance or by-law or any general or special law or any other source, including money from General Laws Chapter 44B. Delete existing Section 28-8, Liability, and replace with the following: §28-8.Liabili Neither the Trustees nor any agent or officer of the Trust shall have the authority to bind the Town, except in the manner specifically authorized herein.The Trust is a public employer and the Trustees are public employees for the purpose of G.L. Chapter 258.The Trust shall be deemed a municipal agency and the Trustees special municipal employees for the purposes of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A. Delete existing Section 28-14, Recordings, and replace with the following: §28-14.Recordings The Board of Selectmen may authorize the Trustees to execute, deliver and record with the Registry of Deeds any documents required for any conveyance authorized hereunder or to carry out the purposes and powers of the trust. — 91 — CHAPTER 28—AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND AS AMENDED TO READ: CHAPTER 28 HOUSING TRUST FUND HISTORY.Adopted by the Town of North Andover May 2, 1988 Annual Town Meeting Article 31. [Chapter 28 Replaced—Article 33 2006 Annual Town Meeting,Approved by Attorney General ][Amendments noted where applicable.] §28-1.Name of the Trust §28-2. Purpose §28-3.Tenure of Trustees §28-4.Meetings of the Trust §28-5. Powers of Trustees §28-6. Funds Paid to the Trust §28-7.Acts of Trustees §28-8. Liability §28-9.Taxes §28-10. Custodian of Funds §28-11. Governmental Body §28-12. Board of the Town §28-13.Duration of the Trust §28-14. Recordings §28-15.Titles §28-1.Name of the Trust The trust shall be called the"Town of North Andover Affordable Housing Trust Fund". §28-2.Purpose The purpose of the Trust shall be to provide for the preservation and creation of affordable housing in the Town of North Andover for the benefit of low and moderate-income households.In furtherance of this purpose,the Trustees are hereby authorized,in accordance with the procedures set forth herein,to acquire by gift,purchase or otherwise real estate and personal property,both tangible and intangible, of every sort and description; to use such property,both real and personal,in such manner as the Trustees shall deem most appropriate to carry out such purpose,provided however,that all property held by the Trust and the net earnings thereof shall be used exclusively for the preservation,creation,and use in the Town of North Andover of affordable housing for the purposes for which this Trust was formed. §28-3.Tenure of Trustees There shall be a Board of Trustees consisting of not less than five nor more than seven Trustees who shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen.At least one of the Trustees shall be a member of the Board of Selectmen. Only persons who are residents of the Town of North Andover shall be eligible to hold the office of Trustee.Trustees shall serve for a term of two years, except that two of the initial trustee appointments shall be for a term of one year, and may be re-appointed at the discretion of the Board of Selectmen.Any Trustee who ceases to be a resident of the Town of North Andover shall cease to be a Trustee hereunder and shall promptly provide a written notification of the change in residence to the Board and to the Town Clerk.Any Trustee may resign by written instrument signed and acknowledged by such Trustee and duly filed with the Town Clerk.If a Trustee shall die,resign, or for any other reason cease to be a Trustee hereunder before his/her term of office expires, a successor shall be appointed by the Board of Selectmen to fill such vacancy provided that in each case the said appointment and acceptance in writing by the Trustee so appointed is filed with the Town Clerk.No such appointment shall be required so long as there are five Trustees in office.Upon the appointment of any succeeding Trustee and the filing of such appointment,the title to the Trust estate shall thereupon and without the necessity of any conveyance be vested in such succeeding Trustee jointly with the remaining Trustees. Reference to the Trustee shall mean the Trustee or Trustees for the time being hereunder. — 92 — Nothing in this section shall prevent a Board of Selectmen from appointing the Town Manager as a member of chair of the Board,with or without the power to vote. §28-4.Meetings of the Trust The Trust shall meet at least quarterly at such time and at such place as the Trustees shall determine. Notice of all meetings of the Trust shall be given in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law,Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 39, Sections 23A,23B and 23C.A quorum at any meeting shall be a majority of the Trustees qualified and present in person. §28-5.Powers of Trustees The Board of Trustees shall have the following powers which shall be carried out in accordance with and in furtherance of the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 55C: A.With the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to accept and receive real property,personal property or money,by gift,grant,contribution,devise or transfer from any person,firm, corporation or other public or private entity,including but not limited to money,grants of funds or other property tendered to the trust in connection with any ordinance or by-law or any general or special law or any other source,including money from the General Laws Chapter 44B. B.With the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to purchase and retain real or personal property, including without restriction investments that yield a high rate of income or no income; C.With the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting,to sell,lease, exchange, transfer or convey any real property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such undertakings relative to trust real property as the Trustees deem advisable notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract; D.With the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to sell,lease, exchange,transfer, or convey any personal property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such undertakings relative to trust personal property notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract; E.To execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments,transfers,pledges,leases, covenants, contracts,promissory notes,releases and other instruments sealed or unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which the board engages for the accomplishment of the purposes of the trust; F. To employ advisors and agents, such as accountants, appraisers and lawyers as the trustees deem necessary; G.To pay reasonable compensation and expenses to all advisors and agents and to apportion such compensation between income and principal as the trustees deem advisable; H.To apportion receipts and charges between income and principal as the trustees deem advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to create reserves for depreciation depletion or otherwise; I. With the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to participate in any reorganization, recapitalization, merger or similar transactions; and to give proxies or powers of attorney with or without power of substitution,to vote any securities or certificates of interest, and to consent — 93 — to any contract,lease,mortgage,purchase or sale of property,by or between any corporation and any other corporation or person; J. With the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to deposit any security with any protective reorganization committee, and to delegate to such committee such powers and authority with relation thereto as the trustees may deem proper and to pay, out of trust property, such portion of expenses and compensation of such committee as the board,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,may deem necessary and appropriate; K.To carry property for accounting purposes other than acquisition date values; L.With the approval the Board of Selectmen and the approval of Town Meeting by a two-thirds majority vote,to incur debt,to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such sources as the trustees deem advisable, and to mortgage and pledge trust assets as collateral; M.With the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to disburse trust funds for the purpose of making loans or grants in furtherance of the creation or preservation of affordable housing in North Andover upon such terms as the Trustees shall deem most appropriate to carry out such purposes; N.To make distributions or divisions of principal in kind; O.To comprise, attribute, defend, enforce,release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the trust,including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of G.L. Chapter 44, Section 55C,to continue to hold the same for such period of time as the board may deem appropriate; R To manage or improve real property and,with the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Town Meeting,to abandon any property which the trustees determine not to be worth retaining; QQTo hold all or part of the trust property uninvested for such purposes and for such time as the trustees may deem appropriate; and R.To extend the time for payment of any obligation to the trust. §28-6.Funds Paid to the Trust Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all moneys paid to the trust in accordance with any zoning by-law, exaction fee, or private contribution shall be paid directly into the trust and need not be appropriated or accepted and approved into the trust. General revenues appropriated into the trust become trust property and these funds need not be further appropriated to be expended.All moneys remaining in the trust at the end of any fiscal year,whether or not expended by the board within one year of the date they were appropriated into the trust,remain trust property. §28-7.Acts of Trustees A majority of Trustees may exercise any or all of the powers of the Trustees hereunder and may execute on behalf of the Trustees any and all instruments with the same effect as though executed by all the Trustees. No Trustee shall be required to give bond.No license of court shall be required to confirm the validity of any transaction entered into by the Trustees with respect to the Trust Estate. §28-8.Liabili Neither the Trustees nor any agent or officer of the Trust shall have the authority to bind the Town, except in the manner specifically authorized herein.The Trust is a public employer and the Trustees — 94 — are public employees for the purpose of G.L.Chapter 258.The Trust shall be deemed a municipal agency and the Trustees special municipal employees for the purposes of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268A. §28-9.Taxes The Trust is exempt from Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59 and 62, and from any other provisions concerning payment of taxes based upon or measured by property or income imposed by the Commonwealth or any subdivision thereto. §28-10.Custodian of Funds The Town Treasurer shall be the custodian of the funds of the Trust.The books and records of the Trust shall be audited annually by an independent auditor in accordance with accepted accounting practices for municipalities. §28-11.Governmental Body The Trust is a governmental body for purposes of Sections 23A,23B and 23C of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 39. §28-12.Board of the Town The Trust is a board of the Town for purposes of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B and Section 15A of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40;but agreements and conveyances between the trust and agencies,boards, commissions, authorities, departments and public instrumentalities of the town shall be exempt from said Chapter 30B. §28-13.Duration of the Trust This Trust shall be of indefinite duration,until terminated in accordance with applicable law.Upon termination of the Trust, subject to the payment of or making provisions for the payment of all obligations and liabilities of the Trust and the Trustees,the net assets of the Trust shall be transferred to the Town and held by the Board of Selectmen for affordable housing purposes.In making any such distribution, the Trustees may, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, sell all or any portion of the Trust property and distribute the net proceeds thereof or they may distribute any of the assets in kind.The powers of the Trustees shall continue until the affairs of the Trust are concluded. §28-14.Recordings The Board of Selectmen may authorize the Trustees to execute,deliver and record with the Registry of Deeds any documents required for any conveyance authorized hereunder or to carry out the purposes and powers of the trust. §28-15.Titles The titles to the various Articles herein are for convenience only and are not to be considered part of said Articles nor shall they affect the meaning or the language of any such Article. Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 Article 40. Acquisition of 75 Park Street—Assessors Map 85, Parcel 13 - Former Greenery Property. Unanimously Voted To"Take No Action'to raise,borrow and/or appropriate a sum of money for the acquisition by purchase or eminent domain a parcel of land of approximately 2.55 acres on which are situated two structures; one a three story brick building formerly used as a nursing home(aka the Greenery) and the other a two family dwelling, owned by HRPT Properties Trust, or its successor in ownership,located at 75 Park Street as further described on Assessors Map 85, Parcel 13 and to meet said appropriation with funds transferred and/or borrowed in accordance with MGL Chapters 44 and/or 44B,the Community Preservation Act, or any other enabling authority and to authorize the Treasurer, — 95 — with the approval of the Board of Selectmen,to issue any bonds or notes that may be necessary for that purpose, and that the Town Manager be authorized to file on behalf of the Town of North Andover any and all applications for funds in anyway connected with the scope of this acquisition, and that the Town Manager and/or the Board of Selectmen be authorized to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary on behalf of the Town of North Andover to effect said purchase or eminent domain acquisition. Board of Selectmen Voted June 4,2007 Article 41. Petition the General Court—Exempt Positions of Police Chief and Fire Chief from Civil Service. Voted to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Great and General Court of the Commonwealth to enact a Home Rule Petition exempting the positions of Police Chief and Fire Chief from Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 31, Civil Service, and upon approval of said Home Rule Petition,the following shall become a bylaw of the Town of North Andover: Chapter 45 Public Safety, Chiefs of Police and Fire Departments §45-1 Exemption from Civil Service Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary,the provisions of chapter 31 of the General Laws shall not apply to the positions of Police Chief and Fire Chief in the Town of North Andover. §45-2 Incumbent Status Section 1 shall not impair the civil service status of any person holding the position of Police Chief or Fire Chief on the effective date of this bylaw. §45-3 Appointment Process The filling of vacancies in the positions of Police Chief and Fire Chief in the Town of North Andover shall include a competitive examination process,which shall provide for an assessment center selection process.At a minimum,the assessment center selection process shall consist of the following components: • A tactical operations exercise (incident simulation); • An exercise to evaluate written problem-solving skills; • Labor relations/negotiation exercise; • Program development/budget preparation exercise; and • Structured oral interview. The Town Manager shall choose an individual or firm qualified by experience and knowledge to conduct the assessment center and shall also appoint the interviewing panel which shall, at a minimum,have two chiefs from the appropriate police or fire discipline to serve on the panel.The recommendations of the interviewing panel shall be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for their consideration in making the appointment. Board of Selectmen Yes-65 No-58 Voted May 21,2007 Enacted as Chapter 158 of the Acts of 2007 — 96 — Article 42. Petition the General Court—An Act Conferring on the Town Manager the Powers of Appointment and Removal Over Police Officers in the Town of North Andover. Voted to Petition the Legislature to adopt the following Act: An Act Conferring on the Town Manager the Powers of Appointment and Removal over Police Officers in the Town of North Andover as follows: SECTION 1.Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, except as may otherwise be provided by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 31,the Town Manager shall have the power, on the basis of merit and fitness alone,to appoint, suspend or remove all police officers below the rank of Chief in the Town of North Andover, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen. SECTION 2.Section 1 shall not be interpreted to impair the civil service status of any person holding the position of police officer below the rank of Chief on the effective date of this act. SECTION 3.This act shall take effect upon its passage. Board of Selectmen Yes-86 No-41 Voted May 21,2007 Article 43. Petition the General Court—Age Exemption—Kevin Farragher— Firefighter. Unanimously Voted to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that Kevin P. Farragher shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of firefighter for the Town of North Andover, not withstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. Kevin P. Farragher shall be eligible for appointment to the position of firefighter in the Town of North Andover if he otherwise qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws any regulations of the civil service commission and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover. Petition of Kevin Farragher and others Voted May 21,2007 Enacted as Chapter 208 of the Acts of 2007 — 97 — Article 44. Petition the General Court to Amend Chapter 3, Section 6.1 — Expand Number of Constables. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to Petition the Legislature to amend the Town Charter for the Town of North Andover by, deleting in item (h)"three". Section 6-1 currently reads: Section 6 Powers of Appointment(Board of Selectmen) 3-6-1 The board shall have the power to appoint: (a) a Town Manager as provided in Chapter 4: (b)town counsel;(c) a town accountant for a term of three years in accordance with Sect.55 of M.G.L. Chap. 41; (d) a police chief; (e) a fire chief; (f) three members of a board of registrars of voters for overlapping three-year terms; (g) election officers; (h) three constables; and(I)five members and three associate members of a zoning board of appeals for overlapping three-year terms. Petition of James M. Xenakis and others ARTICLE DEFEATED: YES-32 NO-48 Voted May 21,2007 Article 45. Adopt Resolution Supporting Establishment of Regional Operations Center for Essex County. Majority Vote to support a feasibility study regarding the establishment of a Regional Emergency Dispatch Operations Center for Essex County; and further to authorize the Town Manager to appoint an individual to serve as the Town's representative to a committee of similar representatives from other municipalities in Essex County who support studying the feasibility of establishing a Regional Emergency Dispatch Operations Center for Essex County and to appropriate $5,000 to fund the town's portion of the expense for the feasibility study. Board of Selectmen Voted May 21,2007 Article 46. Accept the Provisions of Chapter 39 Section 23 D—Voting Provisions for Town Boards. Unanimously Voted to accept General Laws Chapter 39, Section 23D for all Town Boards, Committees and Commissions which conduct adjudicatory hearings,including but not limited to,the Board of Selectmen, Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Health and Board of Assessors. Petition of Town Counsel Voted May 21,2007 — 98 — Article 47. Amend General Bylaws-Chapter 88 Section 8— Dogs— Nuisances. Voted By Clear Majority to amend Chapter 88 DOGS of the General Bylaws by changing Section 88-8 Nuisances, as follows: Chapter 88, Section 88-8 is to be amended by removing the text shown as stricken, and adding the text shown as underlined. §88-8 Nuisances and Fines No owner shall fail to exercise proper care and control of his or her dog to prevent said dog from becoming a public nuisance as defined below with the accompanying fine schedule: Barking frequently or for continued duration or making sounds which create a noise disturbance across a es iai real property boundary: First Offense: $25.00, Second Offense: $50.00,3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 Molesting people or chasing vehicles: First Offense: 825.00, Second Offense: $50.00,3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 liftbittiftil Attacking people,including biting,or -vmcr domestic animals: First Offense: $100.00, Second Offense: $200.00,3`d and subsequent offenses: $300.00 Trespassing upon school grounds or other public land where dogs are banned, or trespassing upon private property in . The penalty for violations shall be $25 for the first offense and$50 for each additional offense. First Offense: $25.00 Second Offense: $50.00, 3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 Violation of Section 88-1 Leash Required: First Offense: $25.00 Second Offense: $50.00, 3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 Violation of Section 88-3 Restraint Order: First Offense: $100.00, Second Offense $200.00 3`d and subsequent offenses: $300.00 Violations of this bylaw may be handled as a non-criminal offense in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21 D with the North Andover Police Department including the Community Service Officer being the enforcing officer for violations of this b 1 However, nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Board of Selectmen as provided by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 157. CHAPTER 88 SECTION 8 AS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS: §88-8 Nuisances and Fines No owner shall fail to exercise proper care and control of his or her dog to prevent said dog from becoming a public nuisance as defined below with the accompanying fine schedule: Barking frequently or for continued duration or making sounds which create a noise disturbance across a real property boundary: First Offense: $25.00, Second Offense: $50.00,3,d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 Molesting people or chasing vehicles: First Offense: $25.00, Second Offense: $50.00,3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 — 99 — Attacking people,including biting, or domestic animals: First Offense: $100.00, Second Offense: $200.00,3rd and subsequent offenses: $300.00 Trespassing on school grounds or other public land where dogs are banned or trespassing upon private property. The penalty for violations shall be $25 for the first offense and$50 for each additional offense. First Offense: $25.00 Second Offense: $50.00, 3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 Violation of Section 88-1 Leash Required: First Offense: $25.00 Second Offense: $50.00, 3`d and subsequent offenses: $100.00 Violation of Section 88-3 Restraint Order: First Offense: $100.00, Second Offense $200.00 3rd and subsequent offenses: $300.00 Violations of this bylaw may be handled as a non-criminal offense in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21 D with the North Andover Police Department including the Community Service Officer being the enforcing officer for violations of this by law. However, nothing in this section shall be construed as limiting the authority of the Board of Selectmen as provided by Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 157. Board of Selectmen Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 Article 48. Amend Chapter 69 of the General Bylaws— Fire Alarms. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the General Bylaws for the Town of North Andover, Chapter 69, Article I(Fire Detection and Alarm Systems), Sections 69-1 through 69-8.1)by replacing the existing text in its entirety.This bylaw is being updated to recognize new alarm technology, and for other purposes. Chapter 69, Sections 69-1 through 69-8.1 are to be amended by removing the text shown as stricken, and adding the text shown as underlined. ARTICLE I Fire Detection and Alarm Systems §69-1 Purpose and Scope This by-law shall apply to the installation, operation and maintenance of fire and medical aid alarm systems. Fire, carbon monoxide and medical aid alarm systems shall include systems connected to the North Andover Fire Department by municipal fire alarm circuit, direct wire,wireless,or on a telephone dial up basis and systems which use exterior audible signals at the alarm location as a function of the connected system. By definition,"Alarm Systems"are those installed for the purpose of notification to the proper response authority of an emergency situation at a property where the component devices of the system are installed. — 100 — §69-2 Alarm Installation and Permit Requirements a. As of the effective date of this by-law, no alarm system or equipment designed to summon the Fire Department shall be installed without a permit signed by the Fire Chief or his designee. Existing fire ftiftrrn systerns must obtftin ft lye-.1 rnit within three(3�montirs-of the eff-ective 4ftt,-- of this by fftw.�Fhe Fire Ghief shftff prescribe ftri ftrpliefttim form for the irnrlernentfttion of this lftlle4 to iris re-1 11-.1 1--ort 4ter its Corn rietion,for which iris rection ---fee The issuance of permits shall be in compliance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 Section 10 A. Changes in the permit or inspection fees may be made with sixty(60) days notice to the general public and with the approval of the Board of Selectmen. b. Any current or future alarm user may contract with an alarm company of their choice for the purchase,lease,installation and servicing of an alarm system on their premises. c. Telephone dialers using voice-type tape recorders must be compatible with the alarm receiving devices at the Fire Department. Equipment as described shall use the emergency Fire Department telephone number designated for that purpose. 14.C.Actual connection to the Fire Department's alarm receiving system will be made only by an installer approved by the Fire Chief for this service through the issuance of a permit as per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 Section 10A. D.As of L,v 1,2007 connection to the Fire Department's alarm receiving system will be performed onl through approved radio master fire alarm boxes. E.As of Lv 1,2007 all buildings and structures connected to the Fire Department's alarm receiving system will be advised that as of L,v 1,2012 master fire alarm boxes connected through the hard wired municipal circuit system must be replaced with a radio master box compatible with the Fire Department's alarm receiving equipment.The master boxes on the buildings remain the property of the property owner but must be removed from their location to avoid perceptions that they are connected to the Fire Department.These wireless devices shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the appropriate sections of the then current editions of the following NFPA Standards:NFPA 72 National Fire Alarm Code-NFPA 1221 Standard for the Installation,Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communication Systems-NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and all reference documents contained within these codes and the related rules and regulations of the North Andover Fire Department. F. The alarm system owner or user, or the alarm company contracting for the servicing of the alarm users system, shall be responsible for the care and maintenance of the wireless master fire alarm box transmitting device. G.The Fire Department will make every effort to insure the proper operation of its the alarm receiving equipment,but accepts no liability for conditions,which prevent proper reception of signals from the user's premises.The mounting locations for radio boxes shall require pre- approval of the North Andover Fire Department. §69-3 Alarm Disconnection and Alteration Notice Whenever an alarm system or equipment is to be disconnected,removed or altered,the owner or user thereof shall notify the Fire Department in writing.This notice shall be clone in accordance with Mftss. M.G.L. Chapter 148 Section 10A, Section 27A, and Section 28. §69-4 Automatic Shut Off Requirement All alarm systems installed after the effective date of this bylaw which use an exterior audible alarm device(s), shall be equipped with a timing unit,which silences the exterior audible device no less than five minutes and no more than ten minutes after the activation of the alarm system. All existing ftiftrrns using ftri exterior ftti4ible ftiftrrn 4evice shoti!4 be equippe4 with such 4evice withirr- - 101 - This section shall not apply to audible automatic fire sprinkler alarm bells either mechanical or electrical, which are used to indicate water flow. §69-5 Alarm System Regulations and Maintenance A.Each alarm user shall submit to the Fire Chief,the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least two (2)persons who can be reached at any time, day or night,morel who are authorized to gain access to the protected premises for the purpose of silencing and resetting the alarm system. It shall be the alarm users responsibility to keep this information up to date and current, In addition, each control panel shall have located inside the door,the above mentioned information, as well as the name, address and twenty-four(24) hour telephone number of the company or individual who currently services the system. B.Written instructions for re-setting the alarm system shall be clearly visible on, or adjacent to, the system control panel. Once activated, the system shall not be reset prior to the arrival of the Fire Department.Any attempt to reset a system connected directly to the Fire Department shall be considered a violation of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 268 Section 32 of the Ger (tampering with a fire alarm signal). If after three(3) attempts by the fire department, a zone of system will not reset,the zone, or system, shall be left in an un-restored condition.The Fire Department will attempt to notify the responsible parties identified in Section 69-5 (a) of this by-law.The Town assumes no liability for inability to contact listed persons or companies.The Fire Chief or his designee may assign a paid detail to monitor the premises until such responsible parties have arrived at the protected location.The cost of that detail and any equipment associated with it shall be born by the owner, purchaser,lessee or renter of the system. C.All premises shall have their legal street number op steel clearly visible as per existing town br law Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 Section 59 prior to connection of any alarm to the Fire Department. D.All premises requiring a secured key access box as per Town by-law Section 68 1.169-8.1 shall have the device installed prior to issuance of a fire alarm permit. §69-6 Alarm Tests No alarm system designed to transmit emergency messages or signals directly to the Fire Department or through the dispatch center for the fire department shall be worked on,tested or demonstrated without first obtaining permission from the Fire Chief or his designee in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148 Section 27A.An alarm transmitted when such work is being performed without permission will constitute a false alarm and subject to the fee assessment as shown in Section 7.0. §69-7 False Alarm Assessment Definition* "Fhe term"False Alftrrn"fts used in this section,includes fteeidentftl ftiftrms eftused by A.Alarm systems which generate false alarms in shall be subject to the following assessment' Fire Alarm,Carbon Monoxide Alarm &Emergency Medical Systems FALSE ALARM ASSESSMENT 1THROUGH3 NONE 4 THROUGH 5 $200 Ft $300 EACH 6 OR MORE $��G!! The current costs for all the personnel and equipment that respond to each call. — 102 — The Fire Chief shall have the authority to waive the assessment if in his judgment extenuating circumstances justify such a waiver. After a third false alarm vrit '- twelve months,the Fire Chief shall notify the responsible party in writing that the next false alarm incident vrithin the current twelve (12) month period, �rorn the c6te of the first false _,____ will result in an assessment charge. Alarm users who present a valid service contract or similar agreement for the protected property will receive a twenty-five dollar(825.00)f444 credit against any assessment for the fourth r_,__ er . It is the intent of this section to have the system maintained on a regular basis. B.False alarms caused by faulty telephone service,municipal equipment or electrical storms will be excluded from assessment. C.False alarms received during the first thirty(30) days following installation be discounted not be counted for the purposes of false alarm assessment,provided no malicious intent has occurred and every attempt has been made to rectify new installation defects. D.Determination that a false alarm has been transmitted will be the judgment of the Fire Chief or his duly appointed duty officer. E.Any person(s)who maliciously and/or intentionally activates a fire alarm device which automatically transmits an alarm to the Fire Department,when there is no fire or emergency situation, shall be fined. §69-7.1 Connection Fees Each alarm user shall on or before October 1"of each year remit to the Fire Department a service fee for the coming year for Master Fire Alarm Boxes and Digital Alarms.The fees shall be established by the Board of Selectmen. 1�oefttions thftt hxre multiple rnftster boxes fts required by the Fire Depftrtrnent shftll be ehftrged ft fee for- Those properties that convert to a radio control Master Box that is compatible with the North Andover Fire Department receiver shall no longer be billed the fee once the radio box is properly installed and functioning as approved by the North Andover Fire Department. Fire alarm system devices owned by the Town of North Andover shall be exempt from the provisions of Sections 69-7 and 69-7.1. Until a new fee is established by the Board of Selectmen,the Town shall continue to charge the same fees that were in effect immediately prior to the effective date of this bylaw. §69-7.2 Violations The following acts shall constitute a violation of these regulations and the responsible person or persons shall be punished by a fine of not less that$50.00 nor more than$200.00 per offense. (Each day in which a violation occurs will be considered a separate offense.) a. Failure to follow an order issued by the Fire Chief to disconnect a fire alarm system automatic notification device. b. Using a telephone-dialing device arranged to dial a Fire Department number without authorization under this by-law. c. Failure to pay any fee assessed under either or both Sections 69-7 or 69-7.1 of these regulations within sixty(60) days from the assessment. — 103 — d. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in these regulations. e. Continued transmission of false alarms caused by the user's negligence or system malfunctions on the premises under the user's control where no effective effort is made to correct the condition. f. Knowingly failing to maintain any alarm system, covered by this by-law,in proper working order. g. Causing, through negligence, a condition,which interferes with the operation of, or causes damage to the municipal fire alarm system. h. Maliciously and/or intentionally activating a fire alarm device which automatically transmits an alarm to the Fire Department,when there is no fire or emergency situation. §69-8 Forcible Entry of Unoccupied Premises When the Fire Department responds to an alarm of fire,transmitted by a fire detection and alarm system, where the premises are unoccupied; the Department is unable to gain access to the structure; and is unable to contact any of the individuals listed,for access;the Fire Officer in command,may,if he has reasonable concern or suspicion that a fire exists within the structure,make a forcible entry to determine whether or not fire conditions exists.If this action becomes necessary,the Fire Officer shall: A.Notify the Police Department of this action. B.Secure the premises insofar as feasible. C.Continue efforts to contact the individuals listed as responsible for the structure. D.Enter the action taken in the Fire Department log. §69-8.1 Secured Key Access Any building other than a residential building of fewer than six(6)units which has a fire alarm system or other fire protection systems shall provide a secure key box installed in a location accessible to the Fire Department in case of emergency.This key box shall contain keys to fire alarm control panels and other keys necessary to operate or service fire protection systems.The key box shall be a type approved by the Chief of the North Andover Fire Department and shall be located and installed as approved by the Chief, Any building owner violating this Article after receiving due notice by the Fire Department shall be subject to the provisions of the Non-Criminal Disposition Violations Chapter 40§21D. Fire Chief Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 Article 49. Repeal General Bylaw,Chapter 101 Section 2— Fees, Residuals Management Facility - Fee in Lieu of Taxes. Unanimously Voted to amend the General Bylaws of the Town of North Andover by deleting Chapter 101 Section 2,"Fees; Residuals Management Facility—Fee in Lieu of Taxes"in its entirety.This section was previously adopted under Article 17 of the 1998 Annual Town Meeting; Board of Selectmen Voted May 21,2007 Approved by Attorney General October 2,2007 Article 50. Omnibus Street Acceptance. Unanimously Voted to accept the following streets as public ways, as laid out by the Selectmen in accordance with Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 82: — 104 — Flagship Drive(an extension thereof) -A roadway extending from the terminus of Flagship Drive as accepted under Article 22 of the 1991 Annual Town Meeting to a cul-de-sac. Willow Street(South)Extension-A roadway extending from the extension of Flagship Drive described above, approximately 2,600 feet,to a segment of Willow Street. Willow Street(a portion thereof) -A roadway extending from an end of Willow Street(South) Extension described above, approximately 900 feet,to a line in the existing Willow Street as shown on the street layout plan referred to below; Bayfield Drive A roadway extending from Willow Street(South) Extension described above, to Andover Bypass, as shown on the street layout plan referred to below,which plan shows no access to Andover Bypass. Board of Selectmen Voted May 21,2007 Article 51. Street Acceptance— Long Pasture Road—Off Forest Street. Unanimously Voted To"Take No Action"to accept the following roadway as a public way: Long Pasture Road, as shown on a plan entitled,"Street Acceptance Plan prepared for Long Pasture Road in North Andover,MA, Scale V= 40',Date:May 2005, Christiansen&Sergi, Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, 160 Summer Street, Haverhill,MA 01830,Tel: 978-373-0310"which is on file with the Town Clerk of North Andover. Petition of Domenic J. Scalise and others Voted May 21,2007 On Motion of Thomas Licciardello, duly seconded by Mark J T. Caggiano,the 2007 Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved by Unanimous Vote at 10:05 p.m. on June 4,2007. Joyce A. Bradshaw CMMC,Town Clerk — 105 — Special Town Election June 19, 2007 Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $1,650,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purposes of funding the following departmental expenses: Public Safety($72,547), School Department($1,111,120), Public Works ($42,000), Health and Human Services ($77,618), Culture and Recreation ($45,335), and Employee Benefits ($301,380) for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2007? PRECINCT % OF QUESTION 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 TOTALS VOTE QUESTION 1 BLANKS 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0% BLANKS YES 290 432 357 544 190 766 817 765 4161 53% YES 0 ON NO 563 566 468 523 172 520 455 494 3761 47% NO I PRECINCT TOTAL 854 999 825 1067 362 1286 1272 1259 7924 100% PRECINCT TOTAL Total Number of Registered 17002 Voters Percent of Registered Voters 47% Voting Today Special Town Meeting Minutes November 26, 2007 The Special Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover convened at 7:09PM by Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury. Checklists were used and 244 registered voters were checked in. Upon motion of James M.Xenakis, duly seconded it was unanimously voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant,and with the reading of the constable's return of service of that warrant and further that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim, but be allowed to refer to articles by number and by subject matter.The meeting dissolved at 9:15PM by unanimous vote. Article 1. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Unanimously Voted to authorize payment of the following bills of prior years from current year's appropriations: Prior Year Invoices Fiscal Year 2007 Vendor Amount Department Eagle Tribune 343.98 343.98 Town Clerk MX Consulting 399.00 399.00 MIS Freeman Fuel 2,022.09 Rockys Hardware 59.62 Classic Wine 107.20 People's Linen Service 92.07 US Foodservice 269.17 Town of N Andover- Water 950.36 3,500.51 Stevens Estate CDW Government 508.95 Community Theraputic/Spec Ed 302.39 Copilabs 160.50 Devereux Ma/Spec Ed 890.27 Deutch Williams Brook 1,567.50 Editorial Projects 1,736.60 Health Master 100.00 Houghton Mifflin 509.85 National CEU/Spec Ed 199.00 National Geographic 56.16 Pearson Education 122.72 R&H Theatricals 3,249.82 Scholastic 250.00 St.Vincent's/Spec Ed 760.00 — 107 — TransCanada 4,408.21 Xerox 3,333.93 18,155.90 School Dept Trans Canada 2,195.55 2,195.55 Water Dept Trans Canada 436.60 436.60 Sewer Dept Total Prior Year Invoices 25,031.54 Board of Selectmen Article 2. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 8.9-Wireless Service Facilities. VOTED to amend the Zoning Bylaw Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities to add the following: Section D(14)—Temporary Moratorium— To establish a temporary moratorium on issuing,modifying or renewing any special permits for wireless communications facilities,including towers, antennas and related equipment, used for transmitting or receiving telecommunications signals within the Town with the following provisions: For so long as this moratorium remains in effect, no wireless communications facility or structure appurtenant or accessory to a wireless communication facility shall be constructed, nor shall any building permit, special permits,variance or site plan approval decision for any such facility be issued in the Town of North Andover, nor shall any Town board, department or official accept or approve any application(or plans)for any building permit, special permit,variance or site plan approval decision for any such facility. The provisions of this temporary moratorium shall expire upon the adoption by Town Meeting of any amendment(s) to this bylaw presented by the Wireless Bylaw Committee at the next 2008 Annual Town Meeting and the approval of any such amendment(s)by the Massachusetts Attorney General. Petition of Steven R. Tryder and others VOTE:YES-124 NO-94 ARTICLE 2 DEFEATED— LACK OF NEEDED TWO-THIRD VOTE Article 3. Acceptance of MGL Chapter 138, Section 12, 14th Paragraph—Sale of Liqueurs and Cordials. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept the provisions of the 14th Paragraph of MGL Chapter 138, Section 12(Alcoholic Liquors- Licenses authorizing sale of beverages to be drunk on premises),which reads as follows: "In any city or town which votes to accept the provisions of this paragraph, a common victualler,who holds a license under this section to sell wines and malt beverages may, upon written approval, also sell liqueurs and cordials pursuant to said license, subject,however,to all other licensing provisions of this chapter." Board of Selectmen — 108 — Article 4. Petition General Court- Special Act- Change in Liquor Quota-All Alcoholic Beverages for Package Stores -350 Winthrop Avenue (#342 Winthrop Avenue for 911 purposes) —Wine&Beer at the Andovers. VOTED to petition the Legislature to allow the North Andover Licensing Authority to override the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Section 17(Number of licenses quotas;licenses for wine and malt beverages per population unit; additional licenses; estimates of increased population; decrease in quota due to loss in population; determination of population of city or town.)for the increase in the number of All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Package Stores by one (1)for Wine &Beer at the Andovers, LLC; Petition of Stephen M. Mancuso and others VOTE: YES-136 NO-42 A true copy attest:Joyce A. Bradshaw,Town Clerk — 109 — Financial Reports Town of North Andover Executive Summary Revenue Status June 30, 2007 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes 49,783,252 49,202,030 581,222 98.83% Local Receipts 9,129,871 10,512,807 (1,382,936) 115.15% Cherry Sheet 9,469,917 9,583,371 (113,454) 101.20% Miscellaneous Revenue 150,000 (14,187) 164,187 0.00% Transfers/Other Sources 889,668 889,668 0 100.00% Total General Fund 69,422,708 70,173,689 (750,981) 101.08% — 110 — Town of North Andover Revenues Status June 30, 2007 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes Personal Property Tax 984,272 979,965 4,307 99.56% Real Estate Tax 48,798,980 47,939,869 859,111 98.24% Roll Back Tax Tax Title — 282,196 (282,196) sub-total Taxes 49,783,252 49,202,030 581,222 98.83% Local Receipts Motor Vehicle Excise Motor Vehicle Excise 3,970,000 3,460,291 509,710 87.16% sub-total Motor Vehicle 3,970,000 3,460,291 509,710 87.16% Other Excise Hotel Room Tax — 0 — Forest Products Tax — 857 (857) Farm Animal Excise — 0 — Jet Fuel 15,000 16,430 (1,430) 109.53% sub-total Other Excise 15,000 17,287 (2,287) 115.24% Penalties& Interest Penalty/Int. on Prop. Tax 105,000 105,125 (125) 100.12% Penalty/Int. on Motor Vehicle Excise 20,000 37,812 (17,812) Penalty/Int. on Tax Title 40,700 136,107 (95,407) 334.41% Over/Under — (5) 5 Lien Certificates 20,000 26,100 (6,100) 130.50% Treasurer Demand Fee 1,000 400 600 40.00% sub-total Penalties& Interest 186,700 305,539 (118,839) 163.65% Payment in Lieu Payment in Lieu of Taxes 29,900 50,361 (20,461) 168.43% sub-total Payments in Lieu 29,900 50,361 (20,461) 168.43% — 111 — ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Refuse Wheelabrator Annual Payment 253,125 253,868 (743) 100.29% Wheelabrator Host Community Fee 1,312,728 1,281,821 30,907 97.65% sub-total Refuse 1,565,853 1,535,689 30,164 98.07% Other Charges Fire -Ambulance Service 650,000 913,458 (263,458) 140.53% sub-total Other 650,000 913,458 (263,458) 140.53% Fees Clerk Application Fees - 810 (810) Dog Fees 45,000 41,065 3,936 91.25% Town Clerk Fees 27,700 31,347 (3,647) 113.17% Cable Fees 4,200 4,649 (449) 110.69% Clerk Violation Fees - 9,750 (9,750) Passports 15,000 32,735 (17,735) 218.23% Conservation Fees 1,500 356 1,144 23.75% Planning Board Filing Fees 20,500 32,703 (12,203) 159.53% Police Fees 3,200 3,337 (137) 104.28% Building Inspection Fees 885,000 662,942 222,058 74.91% Plumbing Inspection Fees 63,700 45,642 18,059 71.65% Electrical Inspection Fees 98,100 76,199 21,901 77.67% Weights & Measures 3,000 3,970 (970) 132.33% Recycling Fees 44,600 54,879 (10,279) 123.05% Health Department Fees 50,000 60,927 (10,927) 121.85% sub-total Fees 1,261,500 1,061,310 200,190 84.13% School Revenue School Department Rentals Medicare Reimbursement 70,000 142,248 (72,248) 203.21% School Dept. Miscellaneous 214 0 214 sub-total School Revenue 70,214 142,248 (72,034) 202.59% Library Revenue Library Fines 19,000 15,735 3,265 82.81% sub-total Revenue 19,000 15,735 3,265 82.81% - 112 - ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Recreation Bathing Beach Receipts 34,680 32,316 2,364 93.18% sub-total Recreation 34,680 32,316 2,364 93.18% Other Receipts Misc. Dept. Revenue 214 8,101 (7,887) 3785.64% Rental Income- Thrify Shop, Crdt Union 5,400 5,920 (520) 109.63% Cell Tower Lease 55,000 60,829 (5,829) 110.60% Assessor Dept. Revenue 2,500 2,545 (45) 101.80% Misc Town Clerk - 149 (149) Treasures Misc Revenue Appeals Board Receipts 33,000 54,028 (21,028) 163.72% Police 10%Admin. Fee 35,000 43,270 (8,270) 123.63% Police Misc. Revenue 500 13,538 (13,038) 2707.58% Fire Misc Revenue 1,000 - 1,000 0.00% Fire Alarm Box Permit Fees 72,500 23,400 49,100 32.28% Civil Defense 2,000 - 2,000 0.00% Veterans Benefits Receipts 13,500 10,615 2,885 78.63% sub-total Other Receipts 220,614 222,394 (1,780) 100.81% Licenses/ Permits Liquor License 74,100 83,125 (9,025) 112.18% Other Alcohol License 4,000 3,630 370 90.75% Food License 2,000 3,350 (1,350) 167.50% Miscellaneous Licenses 7,000 7,275 (275) 103.93% License to Carry Firearms 3,500 4,275 (775) 122.14% Fire Permits 41,300 45,139 (3,839) 109.29% Gas Permits 14,400 22,671 (8,271) 157.44% Fishing & Boating License 2,050 3,480 (1,430) 169.76% Health Permits 5,500 11,340 (5,840) 206.18% sub-total Licenses/Permits 153,850 184,285 (30,435) 119.78% Fines/ Forfeits Parking Fines 7,560 15,547 (7,987) 205.65% Court Fines 90,000 100,831 (10,831) 112.03% False Alarm Fine 5,000 7,925 (2,925) 158.50% sub-total Fines& Forfeits 102,560 124,303 (21,743) 121.20% - 113 - ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Investment Income Interest- General 850,000 1,087,348 (237,348) 127.92% sub-total Investment Income 850,000 1,087,348 (237,348) 127.92% Misc. Non-Recurring Misc - Non Recurring — 4,309 (4,309) Misc - Non Recurring- Foundation Reserve(Pothole) — 54,000 (54,000) Misc - Non Recurring- Intergovernmental - FEMA — 50,691 (50,691) Misc - Non Recurring- Intergovernmental - MEMA — 28,470 (28,470) Misc - Non Recurring- SBA Interest Reimbursements — 1,222,774 (1,222,774) sub-total Investment Income 0 1,360,244 (1,360,244) Sub-total Local Receipts 9,129,871 10,512,807 (1,382,936) 115.15% Cherry Sheet Exemption:Vets,Blind & Surviving Spouses 34,994 31,480 3,514 89.96% Exemptions: Elderly 25,602 26,606 (1,004) 103.92% Police Career Incentive 165,100 179,256 (14,156) 108.57% One Time Municipal Relief Aid Veterans Benefits 61,252 71,165 (9,913) 116.18% Additional Assistance 120,549 120,549 — 100.00% Lottery: Beanio & Charity Games 2,385,707 2,385,707 — 100.00% State Owned Land 160,522 160,522 — 100.00% Extended Polling Hours 3,800 3,828 (28) Charter School Capital Facility Reimbursement Chapter 70 4,649,317 4,649,317 — 100.00% Charter Tuition Assessment Reimbursement 23,074 30,225 (7,151) 130.99% School Construction 1,840,000 1,924,716 (84,716) 104.60% sub-total State Aid 9,469,917 9,583,371 (113,454) 101.20% — 114 — ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Miscellaneous Revenue NESWC Dissolution #DIV/0! Free Cash Bond Premium 150,000 (14,187) 164,187 -9.46% sub-total Misc. revenue 150,000 (14,187) 164,187 -9.46% Transfers/Other Sources Transfer from Stabilization Fund — — Transfer from Special Revenue Transfer from Free Cash Transfer from Trash Fee Stabilization 17,928 17,928 — Transfers from Sewer 253,989 253,989 — 100.00% Transfers from Water Enterprise 534,632 534,632 — 100.00% Transfers from Stevens Est. Enterprise 83,119 83,119 — 100.00% Transfer from Spec. Revenue Surplus Overlay sub-total other sources 889,668 889,668 — 100.00% TOTAL GENERAL 69,422,708 70,173,689 (750,981) 101.08% — 115 — Town of North Andover Executive Summary Budget Status June 30, 2007 YEAR TO DATE ADJUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT % BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT General Town Moderator 150 150 0 Manager 269,802 269,802 0 100.00% Ass't Town Manager/hr 93,439 93,351 88 99.91% Finance &Administration 20,382 20,382 0 100.00% Town Accountant 167,977 167,977 0 100.00% Finance Committee 500 371 129 74.20% Treasurer/collector 243,408 242,702 707 99.71% Outside Auditing 54,500 54,500 0 100.00% Assessing 2651257 264,623 635 99.76% Legal 2631736 263,736 0 100.00% Municipal Information Syst. 251,205 243,825 7,380 97.06% Town Clerk 316,875 314,798 2,077 99.34% Community Development 195,748 192,732 3,017 98.46% Planning Board 87,953 86,577 1,376 98.44% Conservation Commission 731708 73,061 647 99.12% Board Of Appeals 35,400 35,397 3 99.99% Municipal Salary Reserve 0 0 0 2,340,040 2,323,983 16,057 99.31% Public Safety Police 3,979,163 3,975,643 3,520 99.91% Fire 4,216,250 4,113,342 102,908 97.56% Inspection Services 235,588 235,287 301 99.87% Emergency Mgmt. 16,000 15,807 193 98.79% 8,447,001 8,340,079 106,922 98.73% Education School Department 32,089,721 32,087,246 2,474 99.99% Regional Schools 236,000 231,539 4,461 98.11% School Building Comm. 22,000 7,678 14,322 34.90% 32,347,721 32,326,464 21,257 99.93% — 116 — YEAR TO DATE ADJUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT % BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT Public Works Administration 310,492 308,326 2,166 99.30% Street & Sidewalks 714,336 684,012 30,323 95.76% Solid Waste(Trash) Collections 1,423,416 1,420,144 3,272 99.77% Structures & Grounds 461,345 442,678 18,667 95.95% Fleet Management 253,707 235,679 18,028 92.89% Snow & Ice 628,030 627,841 189 99.97% 31791,326 3,718,680 72,645 98.08% Health & Human Services Health Division 170,730 168,832 1,898 98.89% Youth Services 186,323 186,306 17 99.99% Veterans Services 213,473 211,603 1,870 99.12% Elder Services 163,696 161,238 2,458 98.50% 734,222 727,979 6,243 99.15% Culture & Recreation Recreation 1,004 1,004 0 100.00% Historical Commission 0 0 0 Festivals Committee 0 0 0 Stevens Library 694,879 687,193 7,686 98.89% 695,883 688,197 7,686 98.90% Debt Service Excluded- Principal - Long Term 3,398,008 3,398,008 0 100.00% Excluded- Interest- Long Term 1,691,724 1,691,724 0 100.00% Excluded- Interest-Short Term 384,392 576,610 (192,218) 150.01% Included- Principal - Long Term 3,190,364 3,190,364 0 100.00% Included- Interest- Long Term 687,484 687,484 0 100.00% Included- Interest-Short Term 5,215 5,215 0 9,357,187 9,549,405 (192,218) 102.05% - 117 - YEAR TO DATE ADJUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT % BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT Employee Benefits Unemployment 107,223 107,223 0 100.00% Group Insurance 7,156,634 7,156,634 0 100.00% Payroll Taxes 414,057 399,929 14,128 96.59% Workers Comp 278,436 278,436 0 100.00% Police & Fire Accident Insurance 191727 19,727 0 100.00% Retirement Assessment 2,227,020 2,227,020 0 100.00% 10,203,097 10,188,970 14,128 99.86% Liability Insurance 415,406 415,406 0 100.00% 415,406 415,406 0 100.00% Capital & Reserves Finance Committee Reserve 0 0 0 Stablization Fund 0 0 0 Articles 503,666 503,666 0 Deficits 0 0 0 503,666 503,666 0 State Charges Retired Teachers Health Ins 1,711,283 1,711,283 0 100.00% Mosquito Control 87,398 87,398 0 Air Pollution Districts 8,123 8,123 0 100.00% RMV - Non Renewal Surcharge 161240 15,820 420 97.41% Regional Transit 185,785 193,741 (7,956) 104.28% Spec. E.d 0 16,475 (16,475) Charter School Assessment 45,381 50,908 (5,527) 112.18% School Choice 4,598 21,027 (16,429) Essex County Agric Assessement 65,791 65,791 0 100.00% 2,124,599 2,170,566 (45,967) 102.16% Total General Fund 70,960,148 70,953,394 6,753 99.99% — 118 — Town of North Andover Budget Status June 30, 2007 ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION: GENERAL ORGANIZATION: LEGISTATIVE MODERATOR SALARIES 0 150 150 — 150 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 SUB-TOTAL: LEGISLATIVE 0 150 150 0 150 0 100.00% 100.00% ORGANIZATION: EXECUTIVE MANAGER SALARIES 190,056 16,212 206,268 — 206,268 0 100.00% 100.00% I EXPENSES 54,739 8,795 63,534 3,036 60,498 0 100.00% 95.22% ASS'T TOWN MANAGER/HR SALARIES 84,711 (867) 83,844 — 83,844 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 55,475 (45,880) 9,595 9,507 88 99.09% 99.09% SUB-TOTAL : EXECUTIVE 384,981 (21,740) 363,241 3,036 360,117 88 99.98% 99.14% ORGANIZATION: FINANCIAL FINANCE&ADMIN SALARIES 91,928 (73,864) 18,064 — 18,064 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 3,100 (782) 2,318 2,318 0 0.00% 100.00% ACCOUNTANT SALARIES 147,639 4,079 151,718 — 151,718 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 17,600 (1,341) 16,259 — 16,259 0 100.00% 100.00% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FINANCE COMM SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 400 100 500 371 129 74.20% 74.20% ASSESSORS SALARIES 175,647 (7,265) 168,382 - 168,382 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 142,375 (45,500) 96,875 - 96,240 635 99.34% 99.34% TRES/COLL SALARIES 105,572 21500 108,072 - 108,067 5 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 117,490 17,846 135,336 8,000 126,634 702 99.48% 93.57% OUTSIDE AUDIT. SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 54,500 54,500 4,500 50,000 0 100.00% 91.74% SUB-TOTAL: FINANCIAL 856,251 (104,226) 752,025 12,500 738,055 1,470 99.80% 98.14% I N I ID ORGANIZATION: OPERATIONS LAW SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 200,000 63,736 263,736 263,736 0 100.00% 100.00% MIS SALARIES 86,583 10,950 97,533 - 97,533 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 159,845 (6,173) 153,672 6,685 139,608 7,380 95.20% 90.85% SUB-TOTAL: OPERATIONS 446,428 68,512 514,940 6,685 500,876 7,380 98.57% 97.27% ORGANIZATION: LICENSING & REGISTRATION TOWN CLERK SALARIES 161,801 (11,093) 150,708 - 150,708 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 130,578 35,589 166,167 3,280 160,810 2,077 98.75% 96.78% SUB-TOTAL: LICENSING & REGISTRATION 292,379 24,496 316,875 3,280 311,518 2,077 99.34% 0.66% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT ORGANIZATION: LAND USE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SALARIES 129,864 541 130,405 - 130,405 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 74,309 (8,966) 65,343 412 61,914 3,017 95.38% 94.75% PLANNING BOARD SALARIES 86,697 (6,089) 80,608 - 80,608 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 773 6,572 7,345 - 5,969 1,376 81.27% 81.27% BOARD OF APPEALS SALARIES 32,774 650 33,424 - 33,422 2 99.99% 99.99% EXPENSES 1,981 (5) 1,976 - 1,975 1 99.95% 99.95% CONSERVATION COMM SALARIES 65,972 139 66,111 - 66,111 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 7,627 (30) 7,597 94 6,856 647 91.48% 90.25% SUB-TOTAL: LAND USE 399,997 (7,188) 392,809 506 387,260 5,043 98.72% 98.59% SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: GENERAL 2,380,036 (39,996) 2,340,040 26,006 2,297,977 16,057 99.31% 98.20% FUNCTION:PUBLIC SAFETY ORGANIZATION: POLICE POLICE SALARIES 3,491,132 1751459 3,666,591 - 3,663,434 3,157 99.91% 99.91% EXPENSES 337,540 (24,968) 312,572 9,163 303,046 363 99.88% 96.95% SUB-TOTAL: POLICE 3,828,672 150,491 3,979,163 9,163 3,966,480 3,520 99.91% 0.09% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT ORGANIZATION: FIRE FIRE SALARIES 3,828,457 47,191 3,875,648 - 31796,770 78,878 97.96% 97.96% EXPENSES 355,188 (14,586) 340,602 31,758 284,814 24,030 92.94% 83.62% SUB-TOTAL: FIRE 4,183,645 32,605 4,216,250 31,758 4,081,584 102,908 97.56% 96.81% ORGANIZATION: PROTECTIVE INSPECTION INSPECTION SALARIES 210,446 2,996 213,442 - 213,442 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 23,145 (999) 22,146 6 21,839 301 98.64% 98.61% WEIGHTS & MEASURES SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 iv EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 N SUB-TOTAL: PROTECTIVE INSPECTION 233,591 1,997 235,588 6 235,282 301 99.87% 99.87% ORGANIZATION: OTHER EMERGENCY MTG SALARIES 5,011 0 5,011 - 5,011 0 99.99% 99.99% EXPENSES 11,162 (173) 10,989 379 10,417 193 98.24% 94.80% ANIMAL CONTROL SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 SUB-TOTAL: OTHER 16,173 (173) 16,000 379 15,428 193 98.79% 96.42% SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: PUBLIC SAFETY 8,262,081 184,920 8,447,001 41,305 8,298,774 106,922 98.73% 98.25% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION:EDUCATION SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 33,116,430 (1,026,710) 32,089,721 374,016 31,713,230 2,474 99.99% 98.83% SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE 22,000 0 22,000 - 7,678 14,322 34.90% 34.90% REGIONAL SCHOOLS 236,000 0 236,000 - 231,539 4,461 98.11% 98.11% SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: EDUCATION 33,374,430 (1,026,710) 32,347,721 374,016 31,952,447 21,257 99.93% 98.78% FUNCTION:PUBLIC WORKS ORGANIZATION: PUBLIC WORKS N w DPW ADMIN. SALARIES 298,376 (1,042) 297,334 - 296,603 731 99.75% 99.75% I EXPENSES 15,815 (2,657) 13,158 640 11,083 1,435 89.09% 84.23% DPW STREETS & SIDEWALKS SALARIES 338,342 (11,156) 327,186 - 309,255 17,931 94.52% 94.52% EXPENSES 402,150 (15,000) 387,150 12,824 361,934 12,393 96.80% 93.49% DPW SNOW/ICE SALARIES 94,342 (16,498) 77,844 - 77,844 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 591,188 (41,002) 550,186 - 549,997 189 99.97% 99.97% DPW SOLID WASTE/ RECYCLING SALARIES 153,667 (20,533) 133,134 - 133,134 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 1,325,416 (35,134) 1,290,282 91,669 1,195,341 3,272 99.75% 92.64% FLEET MANAG. SALARIES 82,045 (10,000) 72,045 - 61,779 10,266 85.75% 85.75% EXPENSES 178,595 3,067 181,662 15,331 158,569 7,761 95.73% 87.29% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT DPW STRUCTURES & GROUNDS SALARIES 169,084 9,531 178,615 - 175,214 3,401 98.10% 98.10% EXPENSES 296,625 (13,895) 282,730 1,256 266,208 15,266 94.60% 94.16% SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: PUBLIC WORKS 3,945,645 (154,319) 3,791,326 121,721 3,596,960 72,645 98.08% 94.87% FUNCTION:HUMAN SERVICES ORGANIZATION: SPECIAL PROGRAMS ELDER SERVICES SALARIES 140,306 409 140,715 - 138,257 2,458 98.25% 98.25% EXPENSES 46,811 (23,830) 22,981 97 22,884 0 100.00% 99.58% N YOUTH SERVICES SALARIES 178,113 8,210 186,323 - 186,306 17 99.99% 99.99% EXPENSES 31,401 (31,401) 0 - 0 0 SUB-TOTAL: SPECIAL PROGRAMS 396,631 (46,612) 350,019 97 347,447 2,475 99.29% 99.27% ORGANIZATION: HEALTH HEALTH SALARIES 160,903 2,957 163,860 - 162,020 1,840 98.88% 98.88% EXPENSES 6,815 55 6,870 85 6,728 57 99.17% 97.93% SUB-TOTAL: HEALTH 167,718 3,012 170,730 85 168,747 1,898 98.89% 98.84% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT ORGANIZATION: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE VETERANS SERVICES SALARIES 45,277 0 45,277 - 44,218 1,059 97.66% 97.66% EXPENSES 142,196 26,000 168,196 - 167,385 811 99.52% 99.52% SUB-TOTAL: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE 187,473 26,000 213,473 0 211,603 1,870 99.12% 99.12% SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: HUMAN SERVICES 751,822 (17,600) 734,222 182 727,797 6,243 99.15% 0.00% I N FUNCTION:CULTURE& I RECREATION STEVENS LIBRARY SALARIES 463,585 21,643 485,228 - 477,768 7,460 98.46% 98.46% EXPENSES 269,415 (59,764) 209,651 12,917 196,508 227 99.89% 93.73% SUB-TOTAL: LIBRARY 733,000 (38,121) 694,879 12,917 674,276 7,686 98.89% 97.03% FESTIVALS COMM SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 RECREATION SALARIES 12,707 (11,703) 1,004 - 1,004 0 100.00% 100.00% EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 HISTORICAL COMMISSION SALARIES 0 0 0 - 0 0 EXPENSES 0 0 0 0 SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: CULTURE& RECREATION 745,707 (49,824) 695,883 12,917 675,280 7,686 98.90% 97.04% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT FUNCTION: DEBT SERVICE EXCLUDED - PRINCIPAL- LONG TERM 3,398,008 0 3,398,008 - 3,398,008 0 100.00% 100.00% EXCLUDED - INTEREST- LONG TERM 1,691,724 1,691,724 1,691,724 0 100.00% 100.00% EXCLUDED - INTEREST- SHORT TERM 384,436 (44) 384,392 576,610 (192,218) 150.01% 150.01% INCLUDED - PRINCIPAL- LONG TERM 3,218,214 (27,850) 3,190,364 3,190,364 0 100.00% 100.00% INCLUDED - INTEREST- LONG TERM 706,359 (18,875) 687,484 687,484 0 100.00% 100.00% INCLUDED - INTEREST- SHORT TERM 0 5,215 5,215 5,215 0 N ON SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: DEBT SERVICE 9,398,741 (41,554) 9,357,187 0 9,549,405 (192,218) 102.05% 102.05% FUNCTION:;STATE& COUNTY ASSESMENTS RETIRED TEACHERS HEALTH INSURANCE 1,711,283 0 1,711,283 - 1,711,283 0 100.00% 100.00% MOSQUITO CONTROL 87,398 0 87,398 87,398 0 AIR POLLUTION DISTRICTS 8,123 0 8,123 8,123 0 100.00% 100.00% RMV - NON RENEWAL SURCHARGE 16,240 0 16,240 15,820 420 97.41% 97.41% REGIONAL TRANSIT 185,785 0 185,785 193,741 (7,956) 104.28% 104.28% SPEC. E.D 0 0 0 16,475 (16,475) CHARTER SCHOOL ASSESSMENT 45,381 0 45,381 50,908 (5,527) 112.18% 112.18% ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT SCHOOL CHOICE 4,598 0 4,598 21,027 (16,429) ESSEX COUNTY AGRICULTURAL ASSESSMENT 65,791 0 65,791 65,791 0 100.00% 100.00% SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: STATE&COUNTY ASSESMENTS 2,124,599 0 2,124,599 0 2,170,566 (45,967) 102.16% 102.16% FUNCTION:OTH ER RETIREMENT ASSESSMENT 2,227,020 0 2,227,020 - 21227,020 0 100.00% 100.00% MANAGER CONTRACT 0 0 0 0 0 N WORKERS COMP 146,000 132,436 278,436 - 278,436 0 100.00% 100.00% I GROUP INSURANCE 7,088,952 (44,348) 7,044,605 - 7,044,605 0 100.00% 100.00% GROUP INSURANCE - IBNR 135,746 (23,716) 112,030 - 112,030 0 100.00% 100.00% PAYROLL TAXES 430,000 (15,943) 414,057 - 399,929 14,128 96.59% 96.59% UNEMPLOYMENT 120,000 (12,777) 107,223 6,000 101,223 0 100.00% 94.40% LIABILITY INSURANCE 416,516 (1,110) 415,406 - 415,406 0 100.00% 100.00% POLICE & FIRE ACCIDENT INSURANCE 20,800 (1,073) 19,727 - 19,727 0 100.00% 100.00% SALARY RESERVE 0 0 0 - 0 0 FINANCE COMMITTEE RESERVE 0 0 0 - 0 0 STABLIZATION FUND 0 0 0 0 OTHER ARTICLES 0 0 0 - 0 0 BUDGET RESERVE 0 0 0 0 0 TRANSFER SPECIAL REVENUE 0 503,666 503,666 503,666 0 ANNUAL YEAR TO % BUDGET ADJ. OPEN DATE CURRENT SPENT& % ORIGINAL TRANSFERS BUDGET ENCUMBRANCE EXPENDED BALANCE ENCUMBERED SPENT 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 SUB-TOTAL FUNCTION: OTHER 10,585,034 537,136 11,122,170 6,000 11,102,042 14,128 99.87% 99.82% GRAND TOTAL GENERAL FUND 71,568,095 (607,947) 70,960,148 582,147 70,371,247 6,753 99.99% 99.17% Report Totals 71,568,095 (607,948) 70,960,147 582,147.10 70,371,247 6,753 99.99% 99.17% I)0Net Report Totals (Variance caused by Overlay) 0 0 0 0.00 0 0 OVERLAY 350,000 Total Budget 71,310,147 Town of North Andover Water Year to Date Operating Results June 30, 2007 Y-T-D Annual Prior Years Adjusted Expended and % Budget Encumbrance Budget Encumbered Balance Coll/Spent Revenue: Interest/Penalties 18,000 - 18,000 18,916 (916) 105.1% User Charges 4,682,001 - 4,682,001 4,053,263 628,738 86.6% Water Hookups 72,000 - 72,000 35,105 36,895 48.8% Other Fees 400,000 - 400,000 507,713 (107,713) 126.9% Total Revenues 5,172,001 - 5,172,001 4,614,997 557,004 89.2% Expenses: Salary 739,310 - 739,310 679,851 59,459 92.0% Expenses 1,320,540 36,040 1,356,580 1,181,291 175,290 87.1% Debt Principal 2,129,632 - 2,129,632 2,102,382 27,250 98.7% Interest 502,609 - 502,609 529,900 (27,291) 105.4% S/T Interest 3,214 (3,214) Interfund Transfers 534,632 - 534,632 534,632 0 100.0% Salary Reserves 0.0% Transfer to Capital Project 0.0% Total Expenses 5,226,723 36,040 5,262,763 5,031,269 231,494 95.6% Net Y-T-D Operating (54,722) (90,762) (416,273) Beginning Fund Balance 231,186 231,186 231,186 Ending Fund Balance 285,908 140,424 (185,087) Town Meeting appropriated $54,722 from fund reserve balance - 129 - Town of North Andover Sewer Year to Date Operating Results June 30, 2007 Y-T-D Annual Prior Years Adjusted Expended and % Budget Encumbrance Budget Encumbrances Balance Coll/Spent Revenue• Interest/Penalties 10,000 - 10,000 17,640 (7,640) 176.4% User Charges 2,474,624 - 2,474,624 2,598,196 (123,572) 105.0% Hookup Fees 100,000 - 100,000 44,899 55,101 44.9% Other Fees 190,000 - 190,000 307,513 (117,513) 161.8% Misc Revenue Total Revenues 2,774,624 - 2,774,624 2,968,248 (193,624) 107.0% Expenses• Salary 359,606 (6,731) 352,875 310,143 42,732 87.9% Expenses 313,344 19,259 332,603 263,775 68,828 79.3% Sewer Assesment 1,298,000 - 1,298,000 1,210,663 87,337 93.3% Settlement 56,000 1,731 57,731 57,731 - 100.0% Debt Principal 1,270,064 - 1,270,064 1,330,710 (60,646) 104.8% Interest 629,741 - 629,741 541,150 88,591 85.9% S/T Interest 1,052 (1,052) Interfund Transfers 253,989 - 253,989 253,989 - 100.0% Salary Reserves Total Expenses 4,180,744 14,259 4,195,003 3,969,213 225,791 94.6% Net Y-T-D Operating (1,406,120) (1,420,379) (1,000,964) Beginning Fund Balance 2,018,929 2,018,929 2,018,929 Ending Fund Balance 612,809 598,550 1,017,965 Town Meeting appropriated $1,406,120 from fund reserve balance - 130 - Town of North Andover Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Year to Date Operating Results June 30, 2007 Y-T-D Annual Prior Years Adjusted Expended and % Budget Encumbrance Budget Encumbered Balance Coll/Spent Revenue• User Charges 535,000 — 535,000 471,156 63,844 88.1% Other Revenue Total Revenues 535,000 — 535,000 471,156 63,844 88.1% Expenses: Salary 204,181 (421) 203,760 170,049 33,711 83.5% Expenses 247,700 9,703 257,043 268,496 (11,093) 104.3% Debt Capital Outlay Interfund Transfers 83,119 — 83,119 83,119 — 100.0% Total Expenses 535,000 9,282 544,282 521,664 22,618 95.8% Net Y-T-D Operating — (9,282) (50,508) Beginning Fund Balance 70,656 70,656 70,656 Ending Fund Balance 70,656 61,374 20,148 And transfer from Retained Earnings — 131 — School Enrollment Figures Atkinson Franklin Kittredge Sargent Thomson NAMS NAHS Total Preschool Totals 38 48 86 Kindergarten 22 13 22 21 21 22 22 20 18 17 20 21 22 19 16 16 K Totals 80 55 22 94 61 312 Grade 1 A 23 24 20 25 27 B 23 23 20 25 28 C 21 24 25 28 D 25 Total 67 71 40 100 83 361 Grade 2 A 22 22 25 24 24 B 19 22 25 24 23 C 19 20 23 25 D 22 23 Total 60 86 50 94 72 362 Grade 3 A 24 21 21 23 24 B 23 25 23 25 23 C 24 24 25 24 D 24 Total 71 70 44 114 65 353 Grade 4 A 24 24 20 28 22 B 24 24 21 29 22 C 23 28 21 D 29 Total 48 71 41 114 65 339 Grade 5 A 26 23 28 27 25 B 25 23 29 27 26 C 23 28 26 D 27 Total 51 69 57 109 77 363 K-5 Totals 377 422 254 608 429 2090 PreK-5 Totals 377 460 254 656 429 2176 Grade 6 339 Grade 7 340 Grade 8 370 Total 1049 1049 Grade 9 315 Grade 10 340 Grade 11 335 Grade 12 334 Total 1324 1324 Total PreK-12 377 460 254 656 429 1049 1324 4549 10/1/06 Total 347 498 270 642 ' 412 1100 1365 4634 10/1/05 Total 336 479 255 682 396 1156 1360 4664 — 132 — Police Crime Statistics Criminal charges Type of Offense Type of Offense Assault& Battery- Household Member 32 Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle 2' Assault&Battery 15 Noisy and Disorderly House, Keep 8 Assault&Battery on Police Officer 1 Obscene Matter, Distribute 1 Assault&Battery with Dangerous Weapon 7 OUI Drugs 5 Abuse Prevention Order Violation 2 OUI Liquor 58 Alcohol from Open Container in MV 4 Possession Class A Substance 7 Assault Household Member' 5 Possession Class B Substance 7 Assault to Murder, Armed 2+ Possession Class D Substance 47 Assault with Dangerous Weapon 3 Possession Class E Substance 9 Attempt to Commit Crime 10 Prostitution, Derive Support From 4 Breaking and Entering---Daytime for Felony 1 Prostitution, Induce Minor to 1 Breaking and Entering for Misdemeanor 19 Prostitution, Maintain House of 1 Breaking and Entering Nighttime for Felony 12 Public Assembly, Disturb 1 Check,',Forgery of 9 Rape 1 Child in Sexual Act, Pose/Exhibit 1 . Receive Stolen Property 14 Conspiracy 8 Reckless Operation of Motor Vehicle 3 Controlled Substances Violations in/near 2 Resisting Arrest 8 School RMV Document, Forge/Misuse 1 Counterfeit Notes, Possess/Utter 9 School, Disturb I Credit Card Fraud 4 Sex Offender,,Fail to Register 1 Dangerous Weapon, Carry 4 Sexual Conduct for Fee 1` Deface Property(Tagging) 1 Shoplifting 35 Destruction of Property, Malicious 14 Threat to Commit Crime 2 Disorderly Conduct 14 Trafficking in Cocaine 2' Distribution of Class A, B, D, E Substance 7 Trespass 21 Disturbing the Peace 1 Unlawfully Obtaining Controlled Substance 2' Firearms Violations 3 Unlicensed Operation of MV 37 Fugitive From Justice on Warrant 5 Use MV without authority 3 Furnishing False Name or SS#to Police Officer 8 Use Personal ID of Another/Identity Fraud 1 Larceny Offenses 34 Witness, Intimidate 2 Leaving the Scene of Accident 7 Lewdness, Open and Gross 1 Total Arrests 410 License Violations 85 Total Summons/Hearings 385 Liquor Violations 41 Total Warrant Requests 37 Motor Vehicle Theft 6 Total Warrant Arrests 90 Name/Address, Refuse to Give at Night 2 Total Protective Custody 26 (continued) — 133 — Citations Type of Offense Type of Offense Crosswalk Violation 16 Obstruct Emergency Vehicle 3 Defective Equipment 267 One-Way Violations 9 DPW Sign Violations 34 Passing Violation 60 Fail to Stop for School Bus 5 Register MV Improperly to Avoid Taxes 41 Failure to Stop for Police 7 Registration Violations 62 Failure to Yield 104 Seat Belt Violation/Child Restraint Violation 1�92 Inspection Sticker Violations 773 Speeding 1740 License Violations 265 Unregistered/Uninsured Motor Vehicle Viol 496 Marked Lanes Violation 99 Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Violations 296 Total Citations 5004 Number Plate Violations 69 — 134 — Independent Auditors' Report SULLIVAN, ROGERS & COMPANY, LLC Corporate Place I,Suite 204 • 99 South Bedford Street Burlington,Massachusetts 01803 P•781-229-5600 F•781-229-5610 www.sullivan-rogers.com Certified Public Accountants 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 30,2007,which collectively comprise the Towri 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 opinions 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 30,2007,and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows,where applicable,thereof for the fiscal 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 January 4,2008,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 and budgetary comparison for the general fund(located on pages 4 through 13 and 57 through 60,respectively) 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 located on pages 61 through 63 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, U-1 January 4,2008 3 STATEMENT OF NETASSE`1'S JUNE 30,2007 Primur^y Government Governmental Business-type ASSETS Activities Activities Total Current assets: C'asb and cash rquivallenls.... .. .. .......... .. . ......... $ 13,773,291 $ 1.15%213 5 24,932,504 Res ricLed cash and cash equivalents..... .......... 8,59 5„583 3,075,669 11,671,252 . . . .. . ....... .. ... .... .............. 225,703 - 225,703 ReceWaWes,net of aluowanc:e for uncolleclilik,mnounts: Real e.stal:e and personal un ope:rlyrl:axes................................ ...... 1.,165,210 1,165,210 i'ax�andulihi:yr➢lens.................................. 1,2.17,�457 4,929 1,222,386 Motor vehicle and offierr excise taxes. 268,174 268,174 Couiam"Aunit Y pre-sea va Non,surch farges............ 1.7,125 17,125 C7sercIwrges........................... ..................... - 2573,645 2,578,645 lyepagIm.cm,tit landolher............................................................ 31%140 - 319,140 lnlcrgrtsvcmmentA............... .............................,. 2,694,569 6%836 2,764,405 1nl:emall:ualance^ ............ ............ ...... ........... 53349 (53,349) .. `k'ax forecNeAsraaes........................................................_.,................ 2.37,31 t 237,311 1'ol:alcurueritas.sets.... 28,566,912 6,834,943 35,4.01.,855 Noncurrent:a.ssels:, Receivables,net of aflowvance for umcoll¢ecl:ibie amounts: Weu govern cn en ltax➢.......... ..._.,.. 11,059„498 1,261,334 12,320,832. .......... 24114 i57 1.1,947,960 36,062,417 6ap2italassays,uowtofaca::r.annatalwla:Negarccaation...... . .... ...,,. 107,909,1.34 43,233,117 ]u1142,25t 143,083,189 56442,3l1 199,525,500 '1otal,assets.... 371,050,1.01. 63,277,254 234,927,.355 E..lfABIIL'LICG'IIES Current I ilabll ii I:ies: oralarranl.s pity ziWe... .... 11008,818 74%546 1,758,364 Accui.uedpayroll.... ...... 2,375,1.97 10,1161 2,335:313 Tax"refuands pay ible....e....................... �..........,. 730,488 730,488 Gytlaierhaluupuuies.. ...... ... ...,., .... .....,�..., 121.,706 121,706 Rzzabu>itucs c#r.re Mauro ....". ............. 106,.1.60 106,160 Accruedinlcre=sl:.. 834,155 298,479 1,132,634 Arcua.ued beall:h chimri s payable .......... .,._..... 869,507 8691,507 Court jmlglnenl:s...... . ...... ....... - 515,000 56,000 Cornpaen,mted cbseaaces..... .......................................................... 1140 884 140,K34 Short-Ie rm.notesprayable_ ... ........... 3,095,676 341,87() 3,433,.546 Long term bonds,.and nol:er,prayable.......... ... .. 6,029,361. 3,305,710 9,335,071 p P]t;vl cruirreinl l.nlydlslie.^ ..�,....... 15307,952 4,761,72'l 20,,069.,673 Cvlosicu rmit H,,v b011:les� l".:avas x @ iardgm en ls. ..... ........... ............ .. :1.68,000 163,000 Compens led absences,............. .. .... .......,... 1,2.67,960 - 1,267„960 1.ong-teumm .............. 44"^1,732 27,090,919 71.,1.52,701 "po[kilnoncunenllliabilibes......,..... ..... 45,329,742 27,258,9119 72588,661. T'oLd laabalihes.. ............. 60,637,694 'r32,02.0,640 92,659,334 N ET'A",5l:p]c,S invested lra a;apRall a sellx,n2.t of uolated dc"lyl.......... 96,211,743 28,849,317 125,061,060 Rersl:nct¢:d per: l mIA service.... 1,088,363 1,088,368 corninanuuailypramnvralion.. ........... ............ 3,121,546 - 3,121,546 Pe nnanenl:fiuurdsr, ExpendalbNe. .............................................. 533,644 533,644 Nonex:reneliMe.............�.��. ., .....................,....,.....�......., 23,050 .. 28,050 1 Of fierspyeclbucpauxlposes................................ 556,062 - 556,062 Unrestricted 9,472.,994 2,407,297 11,880,291 olidnelas,elti..... ... ...... $ L"11,012,407 $ 31,256,614 $ 142,269,021 See.'notes Io basic financA2J.l st.'aleme�nhs. Town of North Andocer,Massachusetts 15 Basic Financial Statements STATEMENT OF ACTIVrl'IES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2007 Program Revenues Operating Capital Net Charges for Grants and Grants and (Expense)/ Functions/Programs Expenses Services Contributions Contributions Revenue _ _...._ ._._..... ._ Primary government: Governmental activities: General government....................... $ 3,299,710 $ 459,419 $ 207,283 $ $ (2,633,008) Public safety.......... . ....._........ ..... 12,241,105 2,609,422 368,372 - (9,263,311) Education.... 52,015,222 2,137,410 12,305,566 2,985,922 (34,586,324) Public works................................. 5,496,347 133,171 238,820 287,274 (4,837,082) Health and human services,...... ...... 1,697,653 376,355 36,253 - (1,285,045) Culture and recreation.. .. .,............ 1,931,878 730,462 255,588 (945,828) Debt service-interest...................... 2,720,892 - 747,715 (1,973,177) Total governmental activities.... .. 79,402,807 6,446,239 14,159,597 3,273,196 (55,523,775) Business-type activities: Water....................... ................... 2,929,823 5,174,840 - - 2,245,017 Sewer...................... ..... ........... . 3,418,575 3,425,722 227,214 234,361 Osl;ood Hill.......... 515,640 471,173 (44,467) lotallrr.a,sr"r7r^.s-type ac°tavclie,s,,..,.. 6,864,038 9,071,735 227,214 2,434,911 $ 86,266,845 ` $ .� � ,196 $ (53,088,864) I'cstal prir�ary government- $ 15,517,)7. $ 14,386,811 3 171 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 30,2007 Primary Government Governmental Business-type Activities Activities Total Changes in net assets: Net(expense)/revenue(from previous page)......... ..... $ (55,523,775) $ 2,434,911 $ (53,088,864) General revenues: Real estate and personal property taxes.................. 49,146,112 - 49,146,112 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes...................... 3,432,710 - 3,432,710 Tax liens.......................................................... 290,057 290,057 Penalties and interest on taxes.............................. 305,539 - 305,539 Payments in lieu of taxes..................................... 1,623,750 - 1,623,750 Community preservation surcharges..................... 1,249,235 - 1,249,235 Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs............................................. 3,589,640 - 3,589,640 Unrestricted investment income........................... 1,136,035 - 1,136,035 Gain on disposal of capital assets.......................... 1,770 - 1,770 Transfers, net......................................................... 819,980 (819,980) - Total general revenues and transfers.......................... 61,594,828 (819,980) 60,774,848 Change in net assets........................................... 6,071,053 1,614,931 7,685,984 Net assets-beginning of year................................... 104,941,354 29,641,683 134,583,037 Net assets-end of year............................................ $ 111,012,407 $ 31,256,614 $ 142,269,021 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 17 Basic Financial Statements GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET' Community Assmz8 General S/ab/uauuoo Preservation Cash and cash equivalents...... ........ ................ ........... $ 7,976,017 $ 1'193,194 $ - Investments................ --............ .......... -----......... ......... - Receivables,net of allowance for oocoDeuo&amounts: Real estate and personal property taxes....... ...... .......... 1,165,210 - Tax liens.. 1,217,457 - Motor vehicle and other excise taxes--------------- 268,174 Community preservation xorduzges----....... ......................... - - 17,125 Departmental and other.------------------- 245,956 - - Intergovernmental.... -------.......... ............... ----- 12,296650 - 1,189,634 Due from other funds...................... .......... ........... ........ ----- 53,349 ~ - Tax foreclosures.................................................................... --. 237,311 - - Restricted assets: Cash and cash equivalents..................... ...... ...........-- .......... 3,521,362 � TOTAL ASSETS..................-- ............. — ..............----........ $ 23,460,124 $ 1,193,194 $ 4,728,121 c/au/LzTnaS AND FUND BALANCES oxoILo7uS: Warrants payable....... --....... ------- .......... — ....... $ 678148 $ - $ 1,824 Accrued payroll......... ........--........... ............ ....... ----... 2,186,77 ^ - Tax refunds payable....... — .......____ ......... ....... .............. 730,48 - - Other liabilities.... —...— ........... ...... ....... ......... — ....... ...... 128,501 - 1,20 uanduiendnedepnsito, -------------------— 106,160 - - Deferred revenue, --------- ......... --------.... 15,118,950 - 1,206,75 Acooedshort-tenminteoo ------------------- 48,998 - - Short-term notes payable...-- ........ — .......—............ ........_ - �. 1,603,546_ TOTAL LIABILITIES........... --.........--........... .................... ... 18,990,023 �_ ___2,813,334 � FUND BALANCES: Reserved for: Encumbrances and continuing appropriations. 582,147 Debt asvuz-- .... ---.-----._—_—.------... 1,088,368 Perpetual permanent fundo-- ....... --- ..........— ....... —' Other specific purpose*---- ........... ----....... .......... Designated for subsequent year's expenditures.. 1,490844 - - Dodesigrvted,reported in: General 6nd-----....... 1,308742 Special revenue funds.......... —._.—....-^.—. ..... — - 1,193,194 1,914f787 Capital projects funds...... Permanent/mds—.... ............ ....... .............—.........--' - - - � ?� TOTAL FUND BxLxNCsB.,..� ����������......�� �� ����������� ����� ������� ������� 4,470,101 ���� �*� TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND o&cA0CB5...................... ....... $ 23460124 $ 1,193,194 $ 4,728,121 See notes m basic financial statements. Town uy North Andover,Massachusetts 18 Basic,m^nci^/Statements School Non major Total Construction Governmental Governmental Project Funds Funds $ 3,351,264 $ 12,520,475 225,703 225,703 1,165,210 1,217,457 268,174 - 17,125 73,184 319,140 267,783 13,754,067 - 53,349 - 237,311 2,602,129 2,472,092 8,595,583 2,602,129 $ 6,390,026 $ 38,373,594 199,747 $ 128,963 $ 1,008,682 'I 88,4 19 2,375,197 730,488 121,706 106,160 16,325,709 48,998 216,729 L271,401 3,0191,676 416,476 1,588,783 23,808,616 - - 582,147 1,088,368 28,050 28,050 556,062 556,062 - 1,490,844 1,308,742 - 1'49%3E11 5,607,342 2,185,653 1,1$4,126 3,369,779 - 5 3 3, 533,644 Z 185,653 4,801,243 14,564,978 2,602,129 $ 6,390,026 $ ...3. 8f373,594 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 30,2007 Community General Stabilization Preservation ......................... _. REVENUES Real estate and personal property taxes...................................................... $ 48,777,621 $ $ Motor vehicle and other excise taxes....-- ,. .... ...... . .... .. ... .. ..I- 3,477,581 Tax and utility hens-.... .................. .....-.... ........................ 282,196 - Payents in lieu of taxes—..... ............ 1,586,050 - Community preservation surcharges......................................................... 1,176,436 Charges for services............................................................................... 797,455 Intergovernmental.......................... .................................................... . 15,208,051 1,125,960 Penalties and interest on taxes................................ 305,539 Licenses,permits and fees......... .. ......... ............... .... 1,245,595 - Fines and forfeitures.. ...... 124,303 Departs neantal....... .... ...... 415,233 Contributions........................................................................................ - Investmen.tincome................................................................................... 1,082,484 51,758 97,983 TOTAL REVENUES.. ........ ........ 73,302,108 5I,758 2,400,379 EXPENDITURES Current: General government...... ......... 2,427,837 1,404,099 Public safety..... .................................................... 8,308,701 - Ed ucatioan.................. ....... ..... ....... 32,052,996 Public works......................................................................... .......... 3,599,351 Health.arrd lnurnart services................................................................. 729,238 - Culture and recreation,... 675,313 138,467 Pension benefits,......... ............ 7,212,850 Employee benefits........ ..................... .......... .......... 7,957,488 Property and liability insurance-. 415,406 State and county charges................................. .......... ............................ 2,170,566 Debt service: principal , ............................................................... ................. 6,588,374 Interest .......... 2,687,682 54,41:2 TOTAL EXPENDITURES............................................................... 74,825,802 1,596,978 EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES...,...., .. ., (1,523,694) 51,758 803,401 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES) Transfers in......................... .................... ........... 889,668 - Proceeds of bonds and notes, - -... ......... ...... ......... - Premium from issuance of bonds and notes....—,,.... . .............. - - 3,726 Sale of capital assets...-..--......... ...... ......... . ...... .... 1,770 - T'ransfers out........................................................................................ (503,666) (51,760) TOTAL.OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES),. 387,772 (48,034} NET CHANGE IANGE IN FUND BA.L.ANCES........................................................... (1,135,922) 51,758 755,367 FUND BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR...............................................„ 5,606,023 1,141,436 1,159,420 FUND BALANCES AT END OF YEAR........................................................... $ 4,470,101 $ 1,193,194 $ 1,914,787 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 20 Basic Financial Statements School Nonmajor Total Construction Governmental Governmental ........Project Funds Funds $ $ 48,777,621 3,477,581 282,196 37,700 1,623,750 - 1,176,436 2,966,948 3,764,403 10,635,131 3,303,800 30,272,942 305,539 848,012 2,093,607 124,303 124,843 540,076 110,217 110,217 111,160 1,343,385 10,635,131 7,502,680 93,892,056 ........ ... 424,028 4,255,964 901,187 9,209,888 875,928 4,482,026 37,410,950 977,984 4,577,335 369,689 1,098,927 65,4,762 1,468,542 7,212,850 7,957,488 415,406 2,170,566 6,588,374 ....... ................... 2,742,094 875,928 7,809,676 85,108,384 9,759,203 (30 ,996) 8,783,672 503,666 1,393,334 52,195 76,805 129,000 - 3,726 L770 - (17,928) (573,354) 52,195 562,543 954,476 ............— 9,811,398 255,547 9,738,148 (7,625,745) 4,545,696 4,826,830 2,185,653 $ 4,901,243 $ 14,564,978 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 21 Basic Financial Statements RECONCILIATION OF THE GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET TOTAL FUND BALANCES TO THE STATEMENT OF NET ASSETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2007 Total governmental fund balances(page 19)....................................................................................... $ 14,564,978 Capital assets(net of accumulated depreciation)used in governmental activities are not financial resources and,therefore,are not reported in the governmental funds.................................. 132,023,691 Other assets are not available to pay for current period expenditures and, therefore,are deferred in the governmental funds.. .... ................ ............ .................. 16,325,709 In the statement of activities,interest is accrued on outstanding long-term debt, whereas in the governmental funds interest is not reported until due.............................................. (785,157) 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............ (50f091,143) Compensated absences.............................._............................. ...... ................................ (1,408,844) 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.......................... 383,173 Net assets of governmental activities(page 15).................................................................................... 111,012,407. See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 22 Basic Financial 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 JUNE 30,2007 Net change in fund balances-total governmental funds(page 21)................................................... $ 9,738,148 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. .... ......... __...... 3,408,410 Depreciation......................................... .................. ....................... ...................... (5,068,957) 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............................ (9,243,672) The issuance of long-term debt(e.g.,bonds and leases)provides current financial resources to goverrunental 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. Bondmaturities...................................................................... ................................ 6,588,374 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............... ....................... ................ 86,407 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: Compensated absences........ ...... ......... (30,957) 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................. 787,505 Changes in net assets of governmental activities(page 17)................. ...... ................................... $ 6,071,053 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 23 Basic Financial Statements PROPRIETARY FUNDS SI'ATEMENT OF FUND NET ASSETS DUNE 30,2007 Governmental Activities Internal Osgood Service ASSETS Water SCIArer IYYr.u.p Total Funds ..................... Current assets� C.ash ard cash cquivalenis..-, $ $ 1,028,487 5 130,726 $ 1,159,213 5 I.,252,816 Res1rided cash and cash eqWviflenis,. ...... ...... 646,299 2,429,370 3,075,669 RecEivabkm,nel of allowance for uncoflecbNe amourfls: User charges and.uJflity liens 1,407,931 1,175,643 2,583,574 InfPrgovernmenial ...... .. ... 69,836 69,836 .............. ... ...... 2.,054,230 4,703,336 130,726 6,888,292 1,252,81.6 NorcwncrQ assels: Receivables,net of aflowance for uncoliectible aniounts: ....... . .. ...... - 1,261,334 1,26 f,3,'A Capital assets not being deprechate.d, 7,706,387 152,387 4,089,086 11,947,860 Capitafassets,net of aca.anuhAed depreciation- ..... 19,231,594 22385,088 1,616,435 4,-.3,233,117 '['WalnoncurrentasseC s 20,937,981 23,798,809 5,705,521 56,447,311 ...... Totpdasseis— 28,992,211 28,502,345 5,836,247 63,330603 1,252,816 LIA119LITIES Current liabitibes: Warrants payable, .... ....... ........ 609,829 113,263 26,4,54 74.9,546 116 Accrued payroll -. ... ...... .... 7,031, 2,412 673 10,116 Due to other funds.... ... . ...... 53,349 - 53,349 Accrued uflorest., . - 109,231 189,248 298,479 - Accrued health claftiris payabe........ 869,507 Cou rf ju drineu is.....—.—, -- --.... ..... 56,000 56,000 Short-term notes payable. .. - .—.... ...... . ... .. 110,000 231,870 341,870 L,onr rim bonds and uotes payable- 1,912,700 1,393,010 3,305,7W ............ lf'okal c i.A rre n�t 11a b if Hi ec;.. ...... ......2,802,140 1,985,803 27,127 4,815,070 869,643 .. ...... ...................... ................... ........... Noncurrent liabditim court juclpynalts................................................................ 168,000 1.68,000 Long teninl bords and no(c-s payabie- 12,231,783 14,859,136 27,090,919 ITIT .................... Total noncurrent liabilffies, 12,231,783 15,027,136 27,258,919.. 1"otalliabili[ies-, 15,033,923 17,012939 27,127 32,073,989 869,6,13 FUND NET ASSETS Invosted in cap iial assets,n(R of related de..latl ,.......,,, 13,329,797 9,813,999 5,705,521 28,849,317 - Unrestricted 628,491 1,675,207 103,599 2,407,297 383,173 .............................................. ............ .............— Total fundnetassets 13,958,288 $ 111,489,206 $ 5,80%120 $ 31,256,614 $ 38,3,173 See ml.es to basic financial sYaiexxwnts Town a(North Andover,Massachusetts 24 Basic Financial Statemepds PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF'REVENUES,EXPFNSE's AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS FOR THE FISCAL.YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2007 . ......... Business-Tyke Activities-Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities- Internal Osgood Service Water Sewer Hill Total Funds OPFRATM;REVENU17S Charves for services.. .. ..... .. ...... 4,988,467 5, 3,296,557 471,173 5 8,756,197 $ Uality hens- , - . ......... .... ... .. . . ......... ... 167,458 111,539 - 278,997 Pena Ries and lnwrest...................... ...... ....... ... .. .... 18,915 17,626 36,541 liniployer conffibufions. .. . ........ .. .... 7,238,0.31 Frrlployee conlributionF......--...... .-..... . ...... 1,546,530 5,174,840 3,425,722 471,173 9,071,735 8,784,661 OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of service and adm�ydstrMion-....... 1,640,433 546,720 430,801. 2,617,954 GI.Sl)assessment.... ........ ..... . . . .... ....... . .. 1,210,663 1,210,663 Repairs and makilenwice-, --. ......... . . .. ........ .... 116,251 46,152 8,687 171,090 Deprednlnon.............................................. 585,565 855,120 76,152 1,516,837 Etnpoyeebenefils,-., . .... ........ .... .. 8,039,341 ........... TOTM,OPERATM,FXPENSES, ........ 2,342,249 2,658,655 515,640 5,516,544 8,039,341 0PERA11NG INC.OME(1.,OSS) ... .............. 2,832,591 767,067 (44,467) 3,555,191 745,320 ................................. NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSFS) IpWrgovernmental.....--.. .. ..... - ... ......... ............ - 225,797 225,797 lnvesLnrenP inrorne. .� ... . ... . . .... .. 1,417 1,417 42,185 hAereM expense.... ... ........... ... ... .... . 587,574 ............(��L 47,4M) .............................. ..............(1�2_ T(.)TAL.NONOPFRATING REVFNUFS(EXPFNSFS),NEIT- ............... (587,574) (532,706) _.(L,120,280) 42,185 WCOME(I,OSS)BEFORETRANSFFIR.5. ........ 2,245,01.7., 234,361 44,46L) 414,911 TRANSFERS '11'ransfers in 5L760 511,760 Transfersow- (534,632) (2,53,989) 3�L 191 L ....................................... ........................ .................. (87 740) TOTAI..'FRANSFEM.. ........ . . .. .... . (534,63 25 al( , (819,980) 3). .......... CHANGE IN FUND NET ASSEIS. ............. 1,.710Q 385 (1%629) (75,826) 1,614,931 787,505 FUND NET ASSETS AT BEGlNNfNG OF YE'AR A2,247,903 11,508 834 5,884,946 29,641,683 04,332) ...........-.. ..................... FUND NET ASSE'lS ATFND OF YEAR... 13,958,298 $ 111,489,206 $ 5,809,120 $ 31,256,614 $ 383,173 See noUs,,W basic fiffu�vwial Town of North Akgdovpr,Massachusetts 2:'5 Basic Financial Statements PROPRIF'TARY FUNDS S'FA'l'EM1N'FOF CASH FLOWS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED}FINE X 2007 Business-TygrrActivities-Enter wise Funds.._ Governmental Activities Internal Osgood Service Water Sewer Hill Total' Funds (.'ASTI FLOWS HZOM OPERATING ACFIVE FIF'S Receipts fromcustomers and users- ...... ...... $ 4,615,000 $ 2,996,864 $ 471,173 $ 8,083,037 $ 1,634,473 Receipts from inteffund services provided........... ..... .............. 7,238,131 Payments To vendws-.... .............. ..............-...... ..... .. ..........-,", (7.31,460) (1,444,6,18) (258,507) (2,434,615) (8,310,512) Payrnenh to employees............... .... . ................... ........... (686ffl2) 170,77 1) 1,170,159) NFU CASH FROM OPFRA'FING ACFIVl'I'IFS......... ...... ......... 3,196,659 1,239,660 41,945 4,478,263 562,092 CASTE FLOWS FROM NONCAPI LAI.FINANCING ACT[VVLIES Transfers in-............. ...... 51,760 51,760 _53,989) ............(83,119) 871,740) NE`1'CA13H FROKI NON(-'APIFAT.FINANCING A(.'.pIVf`I'IFS (534,632) (253,989) 31,359 (879,980) CASTI FLOWS FROM('ART FAL AN 1)R FI.A1'FD FINANCING AC-LIVI'I I ES Proceeds from the Issuance of bonds,and nolier................................................. 6,051,798 851,870 6,903,668 Acquisition and construction ofcapIal assets"...".. ..................... ..... .. (4,382,061) (1,241,544) (76,271) (5,699,876) Principal payments on bonds and note S.... . ..... .............-,r, ,,, .,, (4,7213,282) (1,321,713) (6,049,995) Interest expense......... . ....... ........ (542,204) NE'F CASH FROM.(,'A.1'11'ALANI)ItEI.Al'ill)FINANCING ACrrlVjrr IES, _J3,591,657) _(L2s3,591) 2.71) 5,921'119) CASH FLOWS FROM INVFSI'IN(;AC-11VIIJES Investment inccane,-, ........ .... ......... 1,417 1,417 42,185 NEST CIIANGE INCASII AND CAS1IFQUIVALEN-l'S..................... ...... (929,631) (1,266,503) (65,s 6 9, (2,261,919) 604,277 CASI I A N 1.)CASH EQ UIVA.LENI'.13 Art'BEG INNING OF YEAR (Includes$1,508,259 and$2,729,336 reported as restricted in the water and sewer enterprise funds,respectively).,..,-'. ,- -...-........ 1,575,930 4,724,360. 196,411 6,496,701 648,539 CASH AND C.ASTI FQ[AVALEN 1 13 AT END OF YEAR (Includes$646,299 and$2,429,370 reported as restricted in tyre $ $ 130,726 $ 4,234,882 $ 1,252,816water and sewer crqFnpd - 8 H FCONCILIA'FION OF OPF.RA'FING INCOMF(LOSS)11.)NF1-CASH FROM OPERATING ACHVIFFES Operating income ......... $ 2,832,591 $ 767,067 $ (44,467) $_.3,555,191 $ 745,320 Adjustments to recon6le operating,income(loss)to net cash horn operating activities: Depreciation.,, , . ---.... ...... .585,565 855,120 76,152 Changes in assets and liabilities: Accounts receivable .... ...... .. ..... ...... ... (559,840) (428,858) (988,698) Working capital deposit.... ....... . ....... .... .... 87,943 Warrants payable...... ............. ... 277,962 99,919 9,587 387,468 136 Accrued payroll 7,031 2,412 673 10,116 Accrued health claims payable, ...... ........... (271,307) Comijudgments- (56,000) (56,000) Due to otheir fun&�, ...... 53,349 53,349 ............................ T'otall adluqnneints 364„067 472,593 86,412 923,072 (l83,228) NET'CASH FROM OPERAFING A(..--I'IVI'I'IES $ 3,196,658 $ 1,239,660 $ 41,945 $ 4,478,263 $ 562,092 NONCASH INVFS'FING,CAPIr LA L AND FINANCING AC-FIV11-IES intergovernmental debt subsidies(MWPAI').... .... ....... ..... $ - $ 289,483 $ $ 289,483 $ Vet amn¢tiration cif deferred charge ................ ........ ........ 74,672 6,751 81,423 tiers ranter.to ha,i,fin,rn W'W"nents Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 26 Basic Financial Statements GENERALFUND SCHEDULE OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE BUDGET AND ACTUAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDEI)DUNE 30,2007 Prior Year Encumbrances Supplemental and Continuing Original Appropriations Final p p ' g Transfers Budget A ro nations Brad et and,.,........... REVENUES Real estate and personal property taxes................................ S $ 50,780,645 $ (1,459,355) $ 49,321,290 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes.................................... 3,985,000 3,985,000 Tax liens. . .. ............ Payments in lieu of taxes............ 1,595,753 1,595,753 Charges for services........ ........--........... 650,000 650,000 Intergovernmental.......................................................... 9,550,833 9,550,833 Penalties and interest on taxes............................................ 186,700 186,700 Licenses,permits and fees................ ............ 1,415,350 1,415,350 Fines and forfeitures................. ...............,. 102,560 102,560 Departmental................................................................. 348,308 348,308 Investment income,........... ............ ...... 850,000 - 850,000 TOTAL REVENUES................................................ 69,465,149 (1,459,355) 68,005,794 EXPENDITURES Current: General government.................................................... 91,472 2,430,035 (39,996) 2,481,511 Public safety.............................................................. 10,767 8,262,082 184,920 8,457,769 Education,.............. 99,238 33,374,429 (1,026,709) 32,446,958 Public works.............................. ............................... 3,355 3,945,645 (154,319) 3,794,681 Health and human services........................................... 1,438 751,822 (17,600) 735,660 Culture and recreation- . ....................... 30 745,707 (49,824) 695,913 Pension benefits... - ..... . . ........................ 2,227,020 2,227,020 13mp1oyee benefits, .................................................... 32,740 7,941,499 39,578 8,008,817 I'ccaprerty and liability insurrrnc.c.................................. . - 416,516 (6,110) 415,406 State and county charges................................................... ... 2,127,944 2,127,944 Debt:service: Principat.................................................................. 6,616,222 6,588,372 Irrtere.st... .. ........ .. .................. ..... ......... .. . 2,782,519 �41,554} 2,768,815 TOTAL.EXI'ENDITURI S ...,.... 239,040 71,621,440 (1,111,614� 70,748,866 EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OVI'R EXPENDITURIS, ...... .......... (239,040 (2,156,291} (347,741) 2,743,072 OTHER FINANCING SOUR(:.'p 5(USES) Transfers in. ..................................................... 889,668 889,668 Premium from issuance of bands and notes....- ............ . 150 )00 150,000 Sale of capital assets.......................................................... Transfers out...................... ............................................ (5113,666) 503,666 TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES),,,....... � � 1,039,668 (503,666) 536,002 NET CHANGF IN FUND BA LA.NC L........ ......... ....... (239,040) (1,116,623) (851,407) (2,207,070) FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR........................... 6,230,788 6,230,788 6,230,788 6,230,788 FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR-. ...... $ 5,991,748 $ 5,114,165 $ 5,379,381 $ 4,023,718 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 58 Required Supplementary Information Current Year Actual and Encumbrances Encumbrances Variance and Continuing and Continuing Positive/ Actual Appropriations Appropriations _��.Uve) $ 48,915,350 $ $ 48,915,350 $ (405,940) 3,477,581 3,477,581 (507,419) 282,196 282,196 282,196 1,536,050 1,586,050 (9,703) 797,455 797,455 147,455 10,222,221 10,222,221 671,388 305,539 305,539 118,839 1,245,595 1,245,595 (169,755) 124,303 124,303 21,743 415,233 415,233 66,925 1,082,484 1,082,484 232,484 68,454,007 68,454,007 448,213 . ...............-- . ............ 2,427,837 26,006 2,453,843 27,668 8,308,701 41,305 8,350,006 107,763 32,052,996 374,016 32,427,012 19,946 3,599,351 121,721 3,721,072 73,609 729,238 182 729,420 6,240 675,313 12,917 688,230 7,683 2,227,020 - 2,227,020 - 7,957,488 6,000 7,963,488 45,329 415,406 - 415,406 - 2,170,566 2,170,566 (42,622) 6,588,372 6,588,372 2,961,033 2,961,033 (192,218) . ...................... 70,113,321 582,147 70,695,468 53,398 _____E,659,314 582,147 2,241,46jl 501,611 889,668 889,668 (150,000) 1,770 1,770 1,770 ......503,666 1 387,772 387,772 EL8,23(j) (1,271,542) (582,147) (1,853,689) 353,391 6,230,788 6,230,788 6,230,788 - $ 4,959,246 $ 5,648,641 $ 4,377,099 $ 353,381 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 59 Required Supplementary Information ENTERPRISE FUNDS SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS BUDGETARY BASIS-BUDGET AND AC-I'IJAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE,'30,2007 Water Fund Variance Original Final Positive/ et Bud Actual (Negative) ..........��j............ .....................g��!---------- OPERATING REVENUES Charges for services- -—.-...——............ $ 5,208,723 $ 5,208,723 4,405,686 (803,037) Utility liens—........... ... ........ ..........—........... ....... 179,646 179,646 Penalties and interest..... ...... ......... ........ .................. 18,000 18,000 18,915 915 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES... ............ ... 5,226,723 5,226,723 4,604,247 (622,476) OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of service and administration... .......... ...... ......... 2,095,890 2,095,890 1,756,684 339,206 GI`D assessment...................— --.... ........ ..... ... Debt service-principal................. ........... ...... 2,129,632 2,129,632 2,102,382 27,250 TOTA 1.OPERATING EXPENDITURES .........—...... . 4,225,522 4,225,522 3,859,066 366,456 EXCESS(DEFICIENCY)OF REVENUES OPERATING INCOME(L.OSS).................................... 1,001,201 1,001,201 745,181 (256,020) NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSES) Interest expense— ........ .... .... (502.,609) (502,609) (533,114) (30,505) T01'AL NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSE),NEI' (502,609) (502,609) 533,114). (30,505) ...................................... ........................................ INCOME(LOSS)BEFORE TRANSFERS........ . . ... ...... 498,592 498,592 212,067 (286,525) TRANSFERS Transfers out, ......... .....L534,632) 4,632). ..............22 3.21 CHANGE IN FUND NET'ASSETS....................................... ..... (36,040) (36,040) (322,565) (286,525) FUND NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR... ....... 808,922 808,922 808,922 FUND NET ASSETS A'I'END OF YEAR...................................... $ 772,882 $ 772,882 $ 486,357 $ (286,525) Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 62 Additional Information SeweiFund Osgood Hill Fund ............ .................... Variance Variance Original Final Positive/ Original Final Positive/ Budget E3udget Actual (Negative) E3udget Budget Actual (Negative) .............................................. 2,764,624 $ 2,764,624 $ 2,825,(A9 $ 61,025 $ 535,000 535,000 471,173 $ (63,827) - 121,145 121,145 - - 10,000 10,000 17,626 7,626 2,774,624 2,774,624 2,9(A,420 189,796 535,000 535,000 471,173 (63,827) 743,209 743,209 648,872 94,337 461,163 461,163 439,488 21,675 1,298,000 1,298,000 1,210,663 87,337 �IT 1,270,064 1,270,064 1321,714 ......... (51,650) - . 3,311,273 3,311,273 3,181,249 130,024 461,163 461,163 439,488 21,675 (536,649) (536,649) (216,829) 319,820 73,837 73,837 31,685 (42,152) (629,741) (629,741) (542,202) 87,539 - - ........... ..........._(629,741) (629,741) (542,202) 87,539 (1,166,390) (1,166,390) (759,031) 407,359 73,837 73,837 31,685 (42,152) (253,989) .............._(253,989) (253,989) (83"119) (83,119) (83,119) (1,420,379) (1,420,379) (1,013,020) 407,359 (9,282) (9,282) (51,434) (42,152) 2,431,258 2,431,258 2,431,258 70,655 70,655 70,655 $ �wwW1,010,879 $ 1,010,879 $ 1,418,238 $ 407,359 $ 61,373 $ 61,373 $ 19,221 $ (42,152) .............-- ............................................. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 63 Additional Information