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Home My WebLink About2020-01-27 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES January 27, 2020 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in Meeting Room at Town Hall. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman, Regina Kean, Chris Nobile, Phil DeCologero, Town Manager, Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager, Denise Casey and Director of Administrative Services, Laurie Burzlaff. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Karen Lauro, 591 Massachusetts Avenue, encouraged the Board to adopt the code of conduct and implement as outlined in the documents. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Introduction of Historical Society Executive Director, Brian Howard Stan Limpert introduced to the Board the new Historical Society Executive Director, Brian Howard. PUBLIC HEARING National Grid/Verizon New England joint pole petition-Massachusetts Avenue/Chickering Road The hearing was continued from the last meeting. The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments regarding the joint pole petition from National Grid and Verizon New England to install one new pole and relocate 10 others on Mass Ave/Chickering Road. The board asked for National Grid to provide a more accurate plan, reposition pole at 591 Mass Ave, and address the questions regarding the guide wire at 615 Chickering Road and wire connections to the house. Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to continue with the public hearing in accordance with General Laws Ch. 166, Section 22, to receive comments regarding a joint pole petition from National Grid and Verizon New England to install one new pole and relocate 10 others on Massachusetts Avenue and Chickering Road. Motion approved 5-0. David Boucher from National Grid provided an updated plan where they are only requesting to move 6 poles. The other poles are under jurisdiction of MassDOT. Mr. Boucher explained that they are trying to keep everything in the public right of way and the revised plan does that with the least impact on private property. He explained the pole in front of 591 Mass Ave is being moved four feet. Ms. Smedile asked if the pole could be placed on the corner lot that was taken. Mr. Boucher stated that they did not like to run lines across private property because if a line went down, it would mean getting equipment back there and it would not be easy. He also noted that the pole locations need to meet all engineering requirements. Scott Kelloway from MassDOT stated that they have exhausted all options and the current location is the most viable location for the pole. Karen Lauro of 591 Massachusetts Avenue stated the project is significantly decreasing the value of her house. Ms. Lauro suggested moving the pole to the lot line between her home and 12 Autran Avenue. Mr. Boucher indicated it would require an anchor on private property and there would be no way to service cable. Regina Kean asked for all the options to be put in writing with an explanation as to why each is not possible. Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to continue the public hearing on the joint pole petition of National Grid and Verizon New England to install one new pole and relocate 10 others on Massachusetts Avenue and Chickering Road until February 10, 2020. Motion approved 5-0. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to approve the Open Session Minutes of January 13, 2020. Motion approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS Accept donation from David Stroh to the fire department in the amount of $75.00 Accept grant in the amount of $7,117.00 from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fire Services to the Fire Department for student and senior fire education Board of Selectmen Minutes January 27, 2020 2 Sign Warrant for primary on March 3, 2020 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen approve all items listed under consent items. Motion approved 5-0. NEW BUSINESS (continued) Vote on National Grid/Verizon New England pole petition The Board took no action on this matter. Vote to adopt COSO Internal Control Framework and Code of Conduct for Town Employees Town Manager Rodrigues asked the Board to table this matter until the next meeting when the auditors will be present. Accept and sign Conservation Restriction for Glennie Woodlot The Conservation Commission signed the restriction and recommended the Board sign. This was a property that was approved for purchase with CPC funding at Town Meeting. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign the Conservation Restriction with Essex County Greenbelt for the property at 0 Dale Street (Glennie Woodlot), as presented and as authorized by the 2019 vote of Town Meeting, move that the Board accept Essex County Greenbelt Assoctiation's $50,000.00 donation as a contribution to the purchase price of the Glennie Woodlot and direct Greenbelt to pay the funds to the escrow account as instructed by the closing instructions. Motion approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. Renewal of Entertainment License for Stevens Coolidge Place As indicated at the last meeting, the Stevens Coolidge Place was not properly notified that their license was only renewed for 30 days. Chairwoman Kean requested the Board extend the license for another 30 days to give representatives from the Stevens Coolidge Place time to meet with the neighbors and address their concerns. Town Manager Rodrigues indicated that she has met with Katherine MacDonald from the Stevens Coolidge Place, Katherine has reached out to the neighbors and they will be brainstorming about ways to address the concerns. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, renew the Entertainment License for the Stevens Coolidge place through March 2, 2020. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Bertucci’s Restaurants, LLC d/b/a Bertucci’s at 435 Andover Street for a change of manager Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Bertucci’s Restaurant, LLC d/b/a Bertucci’s at 435 Andover Street for a change of manager, as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close the meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS None TOWN MANAGERS REPORT The Board was provided with the job posting/vacancy log. th Town Manager Rodrigues stated she will be having office hours on February 4. Trudy Reid, the new Town Clerk will be joining her. Ms. Rodrigues indicated that she has worked with the schools and was able to meet their needs for this year and will continue to work with the Superintendent to address future years. SELECTMEN’S UPDATES/COMMENTS Phil DeCologero asked about the sidewalks on Route 125 and who is responsible for plowing them. Rosemary Smedile stated that the City of Salem has adopted a tree program and suggested the Town look at how they are doing it. Board of Selectmen Minutes January 27, 2020 3 Town Manager Rodrigues indicated she would look into both matters and report back to the Board. ADJOURNMENT Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to adjourn the meeting at 8:00PM. Motion approved 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: National Grid/Verizon Pole Petition Minutes of January 13, 2020 Donation letter Grant letter Warrant COSO and Conflict of Interest policies Conservation Restriction Stevens Coolidge entertainment license Bertucci’s request Job posting/vacancy log