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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6-16-2020 ATM Minutes RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM The Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 5:07 PM by Moderator Mark DiSalvo. Due to COVID-eeting was held outside at the North Andover High School Joe Walsh Stadium. Safety precautions were put into place; seating was physically distanced and face coverings were highly recommended. Choosing the venue was no easy task, but with the help of man thanks to James Mealey, Assistant Superintendent of North Andover Public Schools, Jeff Coco, Emergency Management, Brian La Grasse, Board of Health, Brian Fraser of North Andover Community Access and Media and many others who were instrumental in ensuring the outdoor venue would be safe and accessible for all to attend. In attendance on the stage was the Board of Selectmen, Chair Richard Vaillancourt, Laura Bates, Phil Decologero, Chris Nobile, and Rosemary Smedile. The Finance Committee was represented by Chair Sasha Weinreich, Ed MacMillan, Christine Allen, Divya Bhatnagar, Kevin Foley, Thomas Ringler, Tim Tschirhart, Jennifer Burns-Luz and Charles Trafton. School Committee was represented by Chair David Torrisi, Amy Mabley, Helen Pickard, Andrew McDevitt, Holly Vietzke-Lynch, and Superintendent Dr. Gregg Gilligan. Also on the stage from Town Hall, Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager, Suzanne Egan, Town Counsel, Lyne Savage, Finance Director, Trudy Reid, Town Clerk, and Chris McClure, Director of Information Technology. Prior to getting the meeting underway, Mark DiSalvo, Town Moderator asked for a few moments of silence for those North Andover residents who lost their lives due to COVID-19. Mr. DiSalvo took a few minutes to highlight residents who are a contributing and deserving stitch of the disease, economic recession and systemic racism, and that Black and Brown lives do matter. Mr. DiSalvo gave thanks to anyone in the audience for their role as an essential worker during the fire and police personnel, postal workers, mothers and fathers who became teachers to their stay at home children, and grocery store workers. A round of applause was given by those in attendance. Mr. DiSalvo explained several consent agendas would be used to streamline the town meeting process, and these agenda items would be voted on first. These articles were grouped together as routine town meeting standard articles that usually require little or no discussion. After voting the consent agenda items, town meeting would then proceed to the remaining individual articles that may require a presentation and discussion. Mr. DiSalvo announced no voice votes would be taken, all votes would be by show of hands, and counters were standing by if a hand count is required. Throughout the meeting, Mr. DiSalvo made several introductions beginning with Ms. Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues as the new Town Manager for North Andover, he thanked Lyne Savage for her service as Interim Town Manager last year, introduced Trudy Reid as the new Town Clerk, and introduced Laura Bates as the newly elected member to the Board of Selectmen. Using electronic poll pads, 316 registered voters checked in throughout the meeting, with many Town of North Andover department heads attending. RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM START-UP MOTION START UP MOTION: MOTION: Mr. Moderator, Richard Vaillancourt, 454 Stevens Street, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen I move that this meeting dispense with the reading of the warrant, and with the 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 and further that any Motion or Amendments need not be read but are to be voted upon as shown, published or otherwise provided, in print, to the voters in attendance. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen, and was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM CONSENT ARTICLES: Articles 1, 2, 3 and 4 may be considered by a single vote if there is no objection (requires unanimous consent). CONSENT ARTICLES: ARTICLES 1, 2, 3 AND 4 Article 1 Reports of Receipts and Expenditures Article 2 Authorization of Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in excess of Three Years Article 3 Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements Article 4 Authorization to Grant Easements MOTION: Move to adopt Articles 1, 2, 3 and 4 as printed in the warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Unanimous Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen and was seconded by a Board of Selectmen member. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared consent Articles 1, 2, 3, and 4 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM CONSENT ARTICLES: Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 may be considered by a single vote if there is no objection (requires unanimous consent). CONSENT ARTICLES: ARTICLES 5, 6, 7, 8 AND 9 Article 5 Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, §139 (c) Article 6 Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 148, § 26I Article 7 Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, § 106 Article 8 Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, § 5, clause Twenty second G Article 9 Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, §5, clause Twenty second H MOTION: Move to adopt Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 as printed in the warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Unanimous Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen and was seconded by a Board of Selectmen member. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared consent Articles 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM CONSENT ARTICLES: Articles 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 may be considered by a single vote if there is no objection (requires unanimous consent). CONSENT ARTICLES: ARTICLES 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 Article 16 Revolving Fund Spending Limits Article 21 Transfer to Stabilization Article 22 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Article 23 Transfer of Funds from the Health Insurance Trust Fund to Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund Article 24 Transfer funds from Free Cash to Fiscal Year 2020 School Department Revolving Fund Article 25 Approve Payment of Prior Years Unpaid Bills MOTION: Move to adopt Articles 16, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25 as printed in the warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Unanimous Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen and was seconded by a Board of Selectmen member. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared consent Articles 16, 21, 22, 23, 24, & 25 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM CONSENT ARTICLES: Articles 18, 19 and 20 may be considered by a single vote if there is no objection (will require unanimous approval). CONSENT ARTICLES: ARTICLES 18, 19 AND 20 Article 18 Appropriation Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2021 Article 19 Appropriation Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2021 MOTION: Move to adopt Articles 18, 19 and 20 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Unanimous Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Sasha Weinreich, Chair of Finance Committee and was seconded by a Board of Selectmen member. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared consent Articles 18, 19, & 20 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 1: Reports of Receipts and Expenditures. To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 2019 Annual Town Report, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 1 MOTION: Move to accept the Report of Receipts and Expenditures as presented in the 2019 Annual Town Report. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions NOTES: website and print copies will be available at Town Meeting VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 2: Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, §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 at least four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee, as appropriate, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 2 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 2 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 3: Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to accept grants of easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 3 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 3 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 4: Authorization to Grant Easements. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to grant easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote ARTICLE 4 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 4 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 5: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 140, §139(c): To see if the Town will vote to accept the second sentence of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, Section years or over in a city or town that accepts this provision, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Town Clerk Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 140, § 139 (c) allows cities and towns to not charge a fee a dog licenses when the owner is aged 70 years or over. A majority vote is required. ARTICLE 5 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 5 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 6: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 148, §26I: To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 148, Section 26I In a city, town or district which accepts the provisions of this section, any building hereafter constructed or hereafter substantially rehabilitated so as to constitute the equivalent of new construction and occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes and containing not less than four dwelling units including, but not limited to, lodging houses, boarding houses, fraternity houses, dormitories, apartments, townhouses, condominiums, hotels, motels and group residences, shall be equipped with an approved system of automatic sprinklers in accordance with the provisions of the state building code. In the event that adequate water supply is not available, the head of the fire department shall permit the installation of such other fire suppressant systems as are prescribed by the state building code in lieu of automatic sprinklers. Owners of buildings with approved and properly maintained installations may be eligible for a rate reduction on fire insurance, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Fire Chief Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: Massachusetts law allows cities and towns to adopt, as a local option, enhanced fire sprinkler protection for certain buildings and structures. One such provision is M.G.L. 148, s. 26I which, once adopted, requires automatic sprinkler installations be installed in buildings containing 4 or more residential dwelling units. This law applies equally to a new construction or the substantial rehabilitation of a building rehabilitated to constitute the equivalent of new construction. Although the State Building Code may capture some of these buildings, it would not capture all of these buildings with 4 or more residential (dwelling) units. Therefore, the adoption of s. 26I promotes the public safety by ensuring all such multi-unit buildings (lodging houses, boarding houses, group residences, dormitories, townhouses, apartments, condos, and hotels/motels) are properly protected in the event of a fire. This is particularly important given the volume of these buildings and the number of the occupants therein and the danger this presents in the event of a fire. Finally, owners of buildings with installations required under this law may be eligible for a rate reduction on their fire insurance. ARTICLE 6 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 6 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Chief William McCarthy PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 7: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, §106: To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41, Section 106 which states provides by vote or by-law that the tree warden shall be appointed, such appointment shall be made by the board of selectmen. The term of such appointment shall be for three years. In any city or in a town which exceeds ten thousand inhabitants and which provides by vote, by- law or by ordinance that the tree warden shall be appointed, such appointment shall be made by the mayor, with the approval of the city council or by the board of selectmen. In such city or town, the tree warden shall exercise the duties of tree warden and of insect pest control. Such tree warden shall be qualified by training and experience in the field of arboriculture and licensed with the department of food and agriculture in accordance with the provisions of section ten of chapter one hundred and thirty-two B. The term of such appointment sh Or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Town Manager Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: General Law c. 41, §106 authorizes the Board of Selectmen to appoint a tree warden for a three year term. By accepting the statute the legislative authority of the Board of Selectmen to appoint a Tree Warden for a three year term will be established. ARTICLE 7 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 7 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: _____________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 8: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, §5, clause Twenty second G: To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 5, clause Twenty second G In any city or town that accepts this clause, real estate that is the domicile of a person but is owned by a trustee, conservator or other fiduciary for the person's benefit if the real estate would be eligible for exemption under clause Twenty-second, Twenty- second A, Twenty-second B, Twenty-second C, Twenty-second D, Twenty-second E or Twenty- second F if the person were the owner of the real estate. Or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: The intended purposes of this Article is to provide real estate property tax relief in the form of an exemption to veterans, who would have already been eligible for such exemption, under the clauses mentioned above, even if the veteran has conveyed the property to a trust. The Town of North Andover will receive partial, and in some cases a full reimbursement from the Commonwealth of MA for each exemption if adopted. ARTICLE 8 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 8 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 9: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, §5, clause Twenty second H: To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 5, clause Twenty second H Real estate to the full amount of the taxable valuation of real property of the surviving parents or guardians of soldiers and sailors, members of the National Guard and veterans who: (i) during active duty service, suffered an injury or illness documented by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or a branch of the armed forces that was a proximate cause of their death; or (ii) are missing in action with a presumptive finding of death as a result of active duty service as members of the armed forces of the United States; provided, however, that the real estate shall be occupied by the surviving parents or guardians as the surviving parents' or guardians' domicile; and provided further, that the surviving parents or guardians shall have been domiciled in the commonwealth for the 5 consecutive years immediately before the date of filing for an exemption pursuant to this clause or the soldier or sailor, member of the National Guard or veteran was domiciled in the commonwealth for not less than 6 months before entering service. Surviving parents or guardians eligible for an exemption pursuant to this clause shall be eligible regardless of when the soldier, sailor, member of the National Guard or veteran died or became missing in action with a presumptive finding of death; provided, however, that the exemption shall only apply to tax years beginning on or after January 1, 2019. Such exemption shall be available until such time as the surviving parents or guardians are deceased. No real estate shall be so exempt which has been conveyed to the surviving parents or guardians to evade taxation. This clause shall take effect upon its acceptance by any city or town. Or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: The intended purposes of this Article is to grant a full exemption for property tax to Gold Star parents or guardians of soldiers and sailors, members of the National Guard and Veterans who have died or are missing in action/presumed dead. The Town of North Andover expects to receive a full reimbursement for this exemption from the Commonwealth. ARTICLE 9 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 9 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 10: Petition General Court-An Act to Amend the Town Charter-Town Meeting Warrant Posting: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the Massachusetts General Court to amend Section 2-2-3 of the Town Charter, by deleting the language shown in strikethrough and inserting the words underlined and in bold: Chapter 2 Town Meeting 2-2-3 The warrant for each Annual and Special Town Meeting shall be posted on the Town website, Town Hall, the public library, the senior center and the police station public place in every precinct in the Town at least seven days prior to the Annual Town Meeting and at least 14 days prior to any Special Town Meeting. Provided, however that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, unless the Board of Selectmen approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court, and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition, or to take any other action in connection therewith. Submitted by the Town Clerk Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two thirds (2/3) Vote EXPLANATION: Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 39, Section 10 calls for the posting in the manner prescribed by the by-laws, or, if there are no by-laws, by a vote of the town Clerk has suggested this change for ease of posting such warrants, and to ensure they are posted throughout the Town in highly visible public locations. A change to the Charter requires a Town Meeting vote, as well as approval by the General Court. ARTICLE 10 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 10 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen and was seconded by a Board of Selectmen member. The Town Manger gave a brief explanation of the purpose of this article. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 10 passed by the required 2/3 vote by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 11: Petition General Court-An Act to Amend the Town Charter- Change to Select Board: To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court to adopt legislation amending Chapter 70 of the Acts of 1997, the Town of North Andover Charter, that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote EXPLANATION: The Board of Selectmen is requesting to change the name of the Selectmen to reflect the gender neutral language of Select Board. The Select Board language is being implemented in towns throughout the Commonwealth in an effort to reflect the changing composition of local elected officials. ARTICLE 11 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 11 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen and seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Vaillancourt indicated this article was suggested by outgoing Board of Selectmen member Regina Kean. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 11 passed by the required 2/3 vote by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: _________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Immediately following the vote of Article 11, a motion was made by a registered voter to reconsider all Articles up to this moment-in-time. The Moderator confirmed the voter had voted in the affirmative of the previous article, allowed the motion and indicated the motion had been seconded. The Moderator explained that a yes vote would allow for the articles up to this moment to come up again for consideration, and a vote in opposition would not allow the previously voted articles to be brought up during the remainder of the meeting. The Moderator seeing no discussion, he called for a vote on the motion. By a show of voter cards, the Moderator declared the motion to reconsider was unanimously opposed. Article 12: Authorize Board of Selectmen to Acquire Land- 1 and 3 Surrey Drive: To see if the Town will vote to: (a) authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, and/or eminent domain, for the municipal purpose of constructing a Senior Center and associated parking and grounds, all or a portion of the parcel of land located at 1 & 3 Surrey Drive, North Andover, l 174. 0-0025, and containing 23, 894 square feet (0.5485 acres), and described in a deed recorded with the Essex County North Registry of Deeds in Book 15680, Page 127, which land shall be under the care, custody, management and control of the Board of Selectmen under the provisions of G.L. c. 40, § 14; (b) appropriate the sum of $550,000 for the acquisition of said land and costs related thereto, of which the entire amount has been released from the overlay account by vote of the Board of Assessors taken at a duly posted public meeting on March 20, 2020; (c) authorize the Board of Selectmen and/or the Town Manager, as they deem appropriate and in the best interest of the Town, to accept on behalf of the Town any funds, gifts, grants, under any federal and/or other state program or private donation, in any way connected with the scope of this acquisition, and to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments as may be necessary or appropriate to effectuate the foregoing acquisition, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Unfavorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote EXPLANATION: This article authorizes the Board of Selectmen to execute all agreements and instruments necessary to acquire the parcel of land located at the corner of Surrey Drive and Sutton Street which contains a two unit residential condominium. The parcel will be used for the Senior Center site and will accommodate the parking area and egress drive. The lot containing the condominium dwelling has an appraised value of $550,000 and the funds for the purchase are available through excess overlay, which has been released by the Board of Assessors. The Town needs this parcel to move forward with the project as designed and permitted. ARTICLE 12 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 12 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Presentation by Power Point VOTE REQUIRED: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen, and was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues was introduced by the Moderator to give a brief presentation. Several residents had questions which was addressed by Ms. Murphy-Rodrigues and Planning Board member Eitan Goldberg. The Finance Committee gave a favorable recommendation. Hearing no further questions, the Moderator declared Article 12 passed by a 2/3 vote by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 13: Appropriation Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2021. To see if the Town will vote to fund the Capital Improvement Program and with the language included, FY21 CIP Recommendations Board of SelectmenAuthorized to Finance Other Funding CommitteeSourcesBorrow under (Grants, Retained Chapter 90, Earnings/ Free Excess Town Manager CPA & Spec Raise & Cash/CIP bond Line #Project DescriptionRecommendationsRev)AppropriatedStabilizationProceedsChapter 44 1 Facilities Master Plan Phase I$ 3,000,000 $ - $ -$ (3,000,000)$ -$ - 2 Playground Improvements (town wide)$ 50,000$ - $ -$ (50,000)$ -$ - 3 Community Development Vehicle$ 30,195$ (30,195)$ - 4 Municipal IT (FY21-FY25)$ 50,000$ - $ -$ (50,000)$ -$ - 5 Replace Police Dept. AED's$ 57,760$ - $ -$ (57,760)$ -$ - 6 Replace cruiser Mobile Radios (Motorola APX6500)$ 75,108$ (75,108)$ - 7 Vehicle Carport & Storage Garage$ 200,000$ - $ -$ (200,000) $ -$ - 8 Ambulance Replacement$ 395,433$ - $ -$ (395,433) $ -$ - 9 Command Vehicle Replacement$ 75,347$ - $ -$ (75,347)$ -$ - 10 Roadway Improvements (FY21-FY25)$ 1,132,226 $ (820,000)$ -$ (312,226) $ -$ - 11 Sidewalks (FY21-FY25)$ 250,000$ - $ -$ (250,000) $ -$ - 12 6 Wheel Dump Truck$ 200,000$ (200,000) $ - 13 Building Maintenance (FY21-FY25)$ 350,000$ - $ -$ (350,000) $ -$ - 14 AC System Dispatchers Area$ 150,000$ (150,000) $ - 15 Districtwide Paving$ 200,000$ - $ -$ (200,000) $ -$ - 16 School IT (FY19-FY23)$ 200,000$ - $ -$ (200,000) $ -$ - 17 School Drainage$ 50,000$ - $ -$ (50,000)$ -$ - 18 Districtwide Exterior Maintenance/Renovations$ 50,000$ - $ -$ (50,000)$ -$ - General Fund Total$ 6,516,069 $ (820,000)$ -$ (5,696,069)$ -$ - 19 Backwash Tank Extension$ 1,400,000 $ - $ -$ (1,400,000)$ -$ - 20 Valve & Hydrant Replacement$ 100,000$ - $ -$ (100,000) $ -$ - 21 WTP Lab Renovations$ 50,000$ - $ -$ (50,000)$ -$ - 22 Sedimentation Basin Improvements$ 300,000$ (300,000) 23 WTP New Sludge Collection System$ 180,000$ - $ -$ (180,000) $ -$ - Water Enterprise Fund Total$ 2,030,000 $ - $ -$ (2,030,000)$ -$ - 24 Improvements to various Sewer Stations$ 250,000$ - $ -$ (250,000) $ -$ - 25 Sewer Collections System Improvements$ 250,000$ - $ -$ (250,000) $ -$ - Sewer Enterprise Fund Total$ 500,000$ - $ -$ (500,000) $ -$ - Stevens Estate Fund Total$ -$ - $ -$ -$ -$ - Total All Funds$ 9,046,069 $ (820,000)$ -$ (8,226,069)$ -$ - or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Town Manager Board of Selectmen Recommendation:Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: A Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) consists of projects that are major, non-routine expenditures for new construction, major equipment purchase, or improvement to existing buildings, facilities, land or infrastructure with an estimated useful life of five years or more, and a cost of $25,000 or more. All items in this plan are funded by free cash. Projects for Water and Sewer are funded by transfer from reserves. More information about ARTICLE 13 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 13 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Five minute presentation and respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Sasha Weinreich, Chair Finance Committee and was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues was introduced by the Moderator to give a brief presentation on the capital projects. Hearing no questions, the Moderator declared Article 13 passed by a majority vote by a show of voter cards ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 14: Report of the Community Preservation Committee Appropriation from Community Preservation Fund. To receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee and to see if the Town will vote to raise, transfer and/or 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, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Community Preservation Committee List of Approved Projects Community Preservation Fund Description Amount Category Affordable Housing Trust $100,000 Affordable Housing Playground Master Plan- Aplin and Stevens Pond $200,000 Open Space Recreation Schofield Mill $200,000 Historical Preservation Stevens Memorial Library Historic Entrance Stairways $350,000 Historical Preservation Stevens Estate Restoration of Original Light Fixtures $ 38,600 Historical Preservation Reserve for Affordable Housing $91,000 Affordable Housing Administrative Costs $ 50,000 Administrative Expenses Total for Requested Projects $1,029,600 Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION:The Community Preservation Act (CPA) addresses community issues such as acquisition and preservation of open space, creation and support of affordable housing, acquisition and preservation of historic buildings and landscapes, and creation and support of recreational opportunities. The CPA, adopted at a Special Town Meeting in January 2001, and by the voters at the Town Election in March 2001, levies a 3% surcharge on property taxes with two exemptions: $100,000 of the value of every residential property is exempted, and a complete exemption on property owned and occupied by people who qualify for low income housing or low or moderate income senior housing. The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) annually recommends how funds should be spent or set aside for future spending among the allowable categories of a) open space; b) historic preservation; c) affordable housing; and d) land for recreational use, with a minimum of 10% required in each of the first three categories. In addition, a maximum of 5% may be spent on administrative expenses by the CPC. Town Meeting may either approve or reduce the recommended expenditures, but cannot add to them. North Andover received matching funds equal to $474,306 or 27% in FY20 from the Commonwealth. ARTICLE 14 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 14 as printed in the Warrant and as displayed on the screen. MOTION READER: Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Committee PRESENTATION FORMAT: Summary of articles and respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Motion Community Preservation Committee Board and was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. applications. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 14 passed unanimously vote by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 15: Set Salaries and Compensation of Elected Officials. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of the elected officers of the Town, as provided by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, §108 as follows, Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners, per person, per annum $5,000 Chairman of Board of Selectmen, per annum, in addition $500 School Committee, per person, per annum $5,000 Chairman, School Committee, per annum, in addition $500 Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting $500 For each Special Town Meeting $250 or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 15 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 15 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Sasha Weinreich, Chair of the Finance Committee, and was seconded by a member of the Finance Committee. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 15 passed unanimously. ATTEST: ___________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 16: Revolving Fund Spending Limits. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the following expenditure limits for revolving funds for certain Town departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, §53E½ for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, or take any other action related thereto: or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 16 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 16 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST:_________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 17: Appropriation General Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021, EXPLANATION: This Article is the Fiscal Year 2021 appropriation of funds for the Town a statement on how we choose to allocate the limited collective resources that exist. The operating budget enables the day-to-day operation functioning of the Town by paying for recurring expenditures for programs and services, employee salaries, rents, utilities, supplies, insurance and debt service. The Library, Schools, Police Department, Fire Department, Elder Services and dozens of other town departments rely on this funding to provide services to you on a daily basis. The level of funding, and the choice of how we allocate that funding at Town Meeting determines the level of services that visitors, residents and businesses receive in the coming year. The operating budget consists of local aid received from the Commonwealth, our local taxes (property, excise and business) and other fees collected by the Town. All Town activities, not specifically directed to other accounts such as Water or Sewer Enterprise Funds, are funded through this budget. Ae paid through this appropriation. Rather than being asked to vote on each line item, Town Meeting is asked to vote on the various sub-totals listed below reflecting the overall budget for each category. By approving the sub-totals, rather than individual line items, the Town Manager will have spending flexibility within those programs so long as the Town Manager does not exceed the sub-total amount for the category. A majority of the Town Meeting has the right to vote on individual line items (or in fact, further subdivide them) if so inclined (although this would limit the FY21 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Fiscal YearFiscal Year Fiscal Year 202020212021 RECAPDepartment Board of RequestSelectmen & Finance Committee & Town Manager Recommend Revenues & Other Financing Sources Operating Revenues Property Taxes76,941,90280,586,37980,586,379 Local Receipts10,954,04011,390,69011,390,690 State Aid11,851,58311,851,58311,851,583 Operating Transfers1,732,1921,690,2751,690,275 Total Operating Revenues101,479,717105,518,926105,518,926 Other Fin. Sources Free Cash1,925,78105,629,310 Overlay Surplus000 Others one time revenues68,92668,92668,926 Total Other Fin Sources1,994,70768,9265,698,236 Total Opr. Rev. & Fin Sources103,474,424105,587,852111,217,162 Operating Expenses GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Moderator850850850 Selectmen/ Town Manager403,113444,638444,638 Human Resourse195,907197,434218,092 Town Accountant260,459292,657236,619 Finance Committee800800800 Treasurer/Collector 444,973441,359441,359 Assessing321,976329,500339,950 Legal163,582170,855182,855 Town Clerk348,137384,605384,605 Community Development210,422176,275275,775 Planning 193,193198,566198,566 Conservation127,719128,799128,849 Board of Appeals21,54421,72521,725 Salary Reserve000 2,692,6752,788,0622,874,683 Fiscal YearFiscal Year Fiscal Year 202020212021 RECAPDepartment Board of RequestSelectmen & Finance Committee & Town Manager Recommend PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department5,253,7195,497,5345,417,138 Fire Department5,706,1235,798,4845,880,387 Public Safety Salary Reserve082,12252,122 Inspectional Services329,018324,613324,453 Emergency Management34,44134,97434,974 11,323,30111,737,72811,709,075 EDUCATION N A Public School50,580,17052,991,81852,991,818 Full Day Kindergarten 000 Special Education120,00000 50,700,17052,991,81852,991,818 PUBLIC WORKS Administration548,105550,689550,689 Street & Sidewalks1,037,6391,106,9491,541,995 Solid Waste/Recycling1,395,9831,446,2331,410,900 Fleet Maintenance395,850426,600447,771 Structures & Grounds647,274667,264384,400 Salary Reserve000 Snow & Ice Removal1,000,0001,000,0001,000,000 5,024,8525,197,7345,335,755 HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES Health Department247,508265,503261,603 Elder Services289,127297,405292,160 Youth Service374,907385,329401,729 Veterans Service416,453424,156424,156 Salary Reserve000 1,327,9951,372,3931,379,648 CULTURE & RECREATION Stevens Library1,119,2851,153,3231,156,898 Salary Reserve000 1,119,2851,153,3231,156,898 SUPPORT SERVICES Admin Support174,399131,168137,517 Outside Auditing50,00050,00050,000 Information Technology1,356,6561,386,8711,393,971 Structures and Grounds323,192347,689345,939 Salary Reserve000 1,904,2471,915,7281,927,428 Fiscal YearFiscal Year Fiscal Year 202020212021 RECAPDepartment Board of RequestSelectmen & Finance Committee & Town Manager Recommend DEBT SERVICE Excluded - Principal - Long Term355,000355,000355,000 Excluded - Interest - Long Term59,47548,82548,825 Excluded - Interest - Short Term000 Included - Principal - Long Term3,950,5434,219,3824,219,382 Included - Interest - Long Term1,134,0681,097,1781,097,178 Included - Interest - Short Term000 5,499,0875,720,3855,720,385 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Retirement Assessment5,687,6955,861,8625,861,862 Workers Comp445,000290,386290,386 Unemployment Compensation90,00090,00090,000 Group Insurance12,300,00012,300,00010,732,951 Payroll Taxes820,000871,250885,605 Police & Fire Accident & Sickness Inc.145,000153,015153,015 IOD (Injury on Duty)0115,000115,000 Employee Benefits - Deferred Comp0032,000 19,487,69519,681,51318,160,819 LIABILITY INSURANCE 400,000361,373361,373 MISC. NON DEPARTMENTAL COST Regional Schools - Greater Lawrence Tech491,750483,764483,764 Regional Schools - Essex Agricultural School223,392219,258219,258 Payroll Salary Reserve00350,635 OPEB Trust193,60575,00075,000 908,747778,0221,128,658 Total Non - Departmental Cost26,295,52926,541,29425,371,235 Annual Town Meeting Vote 100,388,053103,698,080102,746,540 or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 17 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 17 as printed in the Warrant. Raise and appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2021 as General Government $ 2,874,683 Public Safety $ 11,709,075 Education $ 52,991,818 Snow and Ice Removal $ 1,000,000 All Other Public Works $ 4,335,755 Health & Human Services $ 1,379,648 Culture & Recreation $ 1,156,898 Support Services $ 1,927,428 Debt Service $ 5,720,385 Employee Benefits $ 18,160,819 Liability Insurance $ 361,373 Regional Schools $ 703,022 Other (PR Reserve, OPEB Trust) $ 425,635 for a total appropriation of $102,746,540 and to transfer to the General Fund from Special Revenue GLSD $154,176.86. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTERS: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager Dr. Gregg Gilligan, Superintendent of Schools PRESENTATION FORMAT: PowerPoint 15 minutes VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Sasha Weinreich, Chair Finance Committee and was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Weinreich made a presentation and announced the Finance Committee gave a favorable recommendation. The Board of Selectmen also announced they gave a favorable recommendation. Presentations were also made by Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, and Dr. Gregg Gilligan, Superintendent of Schools. Several residents had questions concerning the opening of schools due to COVID-19, which was addressed by Dr. Gilligan, as well as how the tax rate is set, which was addressed by the Town Manager. Hearing no further questions, the Moderator declared Article 17 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 18: Appropriation Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the amount of $7,089,598 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under column "FY21 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund, that $7,089,598 be raised from Water receipts and from these receipts $1,044,547 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect cost and $2,030,000 to Capital Projects, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: The purpose of this article is to fund the Water Enterprise Fund. The fund is supported by water usage charges. The water rate is set by the Board of Selectmen and is established based on the total expenses of the department, including debt service, direct and indirect expenses and the consumption of water by the users. Indirect costs are associated with the Division of Public Works supervision, General Government costs and fringe benefits that are related to the operation of the Water Department and are expensed through the General Fund, or operating budget. In addition a transfer from retained earnings in the amount of $2,030,000 is recommended to cover pay-as-you-go Capital Projects.An affirmative or yes vote will ensure the operation of the water department according to projected needs. ARTICLE 18 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 18 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 19: Appropriation Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the amount of $5,393,188 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund, that $5,393,188 be raised from sewer receipts and from these receipts $491,551 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and $500,000 to Capital Projects, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made a Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: The purpose of this article is to fund the Sewer Enterprise Fund. The Fund is supported by sewer usage charges. The sewer rate is set by the Board of Selectmen and is established based on the total expenses of the department, including debt service, direct and indirect expenses and the use of sewer services by residents and businesses. Indirect costs are associated with the Division of Public Works supervision, General Government costs and fringe benefits that are related to the operation of the Sewer Department and are expensed through the General Fund, or operating budget. In addition, a transfer in the amount of $500,000 from retained earnings is recommended to cover pay- as-you-go Capital Projects. An affirmative or yes vote will ensure the operation of the department according to projected needs. ARTICLE 19 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 19 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 20: Appropriation Stevens Estate Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2021. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the amount of $360,429 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column "FY21 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund that $360,429 be raised from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Fund or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: The purpose of this article is to appropriate funds to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill. Fees charged to individuals and groups using the facility and grounds for private events support the Estate. An affirmative or yes vote will ensure the operation of the department according to projected needs. ARTICLE 20 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 20 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 21: Transfer to Stabilization. To see if the Town will vote to transfer $20,233 from available funds or Free Cash into the Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Town Manager Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: This Stabilization Fund. The amount requested allows the Town to comply with the provisions of the Financial Reserve Policies to maintain a total fund balance of 5% of General Fund Revenues. After this transfer, the amount in the Stabilization Fund would total $5 million. This is a fund designed to accumulate amounts for future spending purposes, although it may be appropriated for any lawful purpose (MGL c40, §5B). Communities may establish one or more stabilization funds for different purposes and may appropriate into them in any year an am added to and become a part of the funds. A majority vote of Town Meeting is required to appropriate money to the Stabilization Fund. ARTICLE 21 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 21 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 22: Transfer to Capital Stabilization. To see if the Town will vote to transfer $413,008 from available funds or Free Cash into the Capital Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Town Manager Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: This capital savings account, called the Capital Stabilization Fund. This is a fund designed to accumulate amounts for future capital spending purposes. Communities may establish one or more stabilization funds for different purposes and may appropriate into them in any year an amount not to exceed ten percent of t part of the funds. A majority vote of Town Meeting is required to appropriate money to the Capital Stabilization Fund. ARTICLE 22 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 22 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 23: Transfer of funds from free cash to Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of $66,000 from available funds or free cash into the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Town Manager Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote EXPLANATION: The Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liabilities Trust Fund was established by vote of Annual Town Meeting of 2010 to reserve funds to offset the liability resulting from providing health insurance benefits to employees after they retire. ARTICLE 23 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 23 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 24: Transfer funds from Free Cash to Fiscal Year 2020 School Department Revolving Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of $250,000 from Free Cash to the School Department Revolving Fund, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the School Committee Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority vote EXPLANATION: This article transfers to the School Department the reimbursement received by the Town for the Medicare expenses paid by the School Department in Fiscal Year 2020. ARTICLE 24 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 24 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 25: Approve Payment of Prior Years Unpaid Bills. To see if the Town will vote to authorize payment of the following unpaid bills from prior year(s), by the respective department, using appropriations of the current fiscal year, or to take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Four fifths (4/5) vote EXPLANATION: Any prior fiscal year unpaid bills must be approved by Town Meeting in order to be p budget; no additional appropriation is needed. This type of Article has a special voting th requirement of 4/5 at an Annual Town Meeting. ARTICLE 25 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 25 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Sasha Weinreich, Chair, Finance Committee MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Four-fifths (4/5) Vote ACTION: Passed unanimously in consent calendar. ATTEST: _______________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 26: Citizen Petition-Petition General Court- Age Exemption- Daniel M. Smart. To see if the Town will vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that DANIEL M. SMART shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. DANIEL M. SMART 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. Submitted by Petition of Daniel M. Smart and others. Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Majority vote ARTICLE 26 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 26 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Daniel M. Smart MOTION PRESENTER: Daniel M. Smart PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Resident Daniel Smart, as the petitioner made the motion and the motion was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Smart introduced himself as a resident of North Andover, and would like to be eligible to have his name certified for an original appointment to the North Andover Firefighter, notwithstanding him having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examinations. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 26 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 27: Citizen Petition-Petition General Court- Age Exemption- Michael Soltys. To see if the Town will vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that MICHAEL SOLTYS shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. MICHAEL SOLTYS 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. Submitted by the Petition of Michael Soltys and others Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Majority vote ARTICLE 27 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 27 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Michael Soltys MOTION PRESENTER: Michael Soltys PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Michael Soltys as the petitioner was not present and therefore, Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of the Selectmen made the motion and the motion was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Vaillancourt explained to those attending the meeting Mr. Soltys would like to be eligible to have his name certified for an original appointment to the North Andover Firefighter, notwithstanding him having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examinations. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 27 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 28: Citizen Petition-Petition General Court- Age Exemption- Richard Bruno. To see if the Town will vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that RICHARD BRUNO shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. RICHARD BRUNO 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. Submitted by the Petition of Richard Bruno and others Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Majority vote ARTICLE 28 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 28 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Bruno MOTION PRESENTER: Richard Bruno PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Michelle Temullo of 212 Brentwood Circle, on behalf of Richard Bruno, a non-resident of North Andover, made the motion and the motion was seconded. In order for the petitioner to give an explanation of the article, the Moderator allowed Mr. Bruno to present. Mr. Bruno explained he would like to be eligible to have his name certified for an original appointment to the North Andover Firefighter, notwithstanding him having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examinations. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 28 passed unanimously by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 29: Citizen Petition- The Adoption of a 3-year moratorium of crumb rubber in-fill on artificial turf. To see if the Town will vote to impose a 3-year moratorium on the construction or installation of any artificial synthetic turf with a surface covering of loose fill made from tires oratorium will begin on May 19, 2020 and end on the date of the 2023 Annual Town Meeting. This moratorium does not include all artificial turf, only artificial turf with a crumb rubber infill. Submitted by the Petition of Keith Connors and others Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Unfavorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Unfavorable Action Vote required: Majority vote EXPLANATION: This is not a moratorium on all artificial turf. It is limited to artificial turf with a crumb rubber infill. Crumb rubber artificial turf consists of tires ground into tiny pellets that are put into a plastic carpet to produce playing fields. The pellets are loosely held in place by the carpet. Crumb rubber contains endocrine disrupters and carcinogens, raising concerns about its health effects, especially but not limited to - young children. As more information becomes available about the toxins and other health and environmental concerns related to crumb rubber, more communities are turning away from this type of turf. As the fields are used, the crumb rubber breaks down and creates a dust that contains carcinogenic chemicals that are easily inhaled. European studies from Sweden, Italy and Spain all concur that crumb rubber artificial turf fields are dangerous. Synthetic turf fields are often maintained with additional toxins such as chemical disinfectants, flame-retardants and antimicrobials. Because crumb rubber pieces are so small there is nothing keeping them in place. They migrat clothing. Additionally, crumb rubber fields get very hot in the summer and pose a danger of heat exposure. As the fields heat up, the chemicals in the fields volatilize, creating a greater exposure risk for players. In warm weather, the toxic chemicals in synthetic turf fields are even more likely to be inhaled by those who play on these fields. The EPA no longer backs the use of crumb rubber. They, along with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry launched the Federal Research Action Plan to investigate the effects of crumb rubber on human health. The EPA has stated that without further study no conclusions can be drawn about the safety of crumb rubber and together with the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, they are still working on determining the safety of crumb rubber synthetic turf. This 3-year moratorium will allow time for the current research on crumb rubber artificial turf to be carried out. From the data gathered, scientists and public health professionals will be better able to determine the risks involved in exposing our children and residents to crumb rubber. With public hearing(s) held by our Board of Health or concerned citizens, allowing scientists and experts to be brought in to share their knowledge, residents can make an educated assessment as to whether to continue the use of crumb rubber playing fields. ARTICLE 29 MOTION: Move to withdraw Article 29 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Keith Connors MOTION PRESENTER: Keith Connors PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Mr. Connors had notified the Town he would be withdrawing his petition. Since Mr. Connors was not present to do so, the motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen, and seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Hearing no discussion, by a show of voter cards, the Moderator declared the motion to withdraw Article 29 passed unanimously. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 30: Amend Zoning Bylaw Chapter 195, § 195-6.6.G. Permitted Signs -- Industrial Districts. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 6, §195-6.6.G. (Permitted Signs -- Industrial Districts) of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw (by identifying text added as underlined) as a new subparagraph (4) as follows: (4) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this bylaw, the Planning Board may approve a comprehensive signage master plan by special permit for a redevelopment project located within the Industrial 2 (I-2) Zoning District which, if approved by the Planning Board in accordance with this §195-6.6.G.(4), may allow for signage (including off-premises signage) which deviates from the specific sign requirements of the Zoning Bylaw, including §195-6.6, provided that such signage would, in the opinion of the Planning Board, be consistent with the general purpose and intent of the sign bylaw criteria described under §195-6.2, as well as the special permit criteria described under §195-10.7 (special permits), of this bylaw. An application for a signage master plan special permit, which can be proposed for each parcel within the redevelopment project individually, should show proposed sizes, locations, and general design approach for signs, banners, awnings, etc. for each parcel included in such application in such detail as the Planning Board may deem reasonably necessary to make a decision to approve such special permit. Following approval of a signage master plan special permit, signs may be installed, removed, and replaced with the approval of the Building Inspector, provided that such signage conforms to the be a project which encompasses one or more parcels of land which collectively consist of at least 100 acres, and involves new construction and/or renovations, where the parcels included may be separated by public or private rights-of-way, easements or other privately held land, and which parcels are not required to be held in common ownership, or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Planning Board Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote EXPLANATION: This Article proposes to allow a sign master plan by special permit within the I-2 Zoning District in a more flexible manner, and is consistent with two other sign master plan sections of the Zoning Bylaw, including the Planned Development District as well as the Downtown Overlay District Subdistrict A: Historic Mill Area. ARTICLE 30 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 30 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Eitan Goldberg, Chair, Planning Board MOTION PRESENTER: Eitan Goldberg, Chair, Planning Board PRESENTATION FORMAT: Respond to questions VOTE REQUIRED: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Eitan Goldberg, Chair Planning Board and was seconded by a member of the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Goldberg gave a brief explanation of the article. Hearing no discussion, the Moderator declared Article 30 passed by the 2/3 required vote by a show of voter cards. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Article 31: Tax Increment Financing Agreement. To see if the Town will vote pursuant to G.L. c. 40, §59 and G.L. c. 23A, §§3E and 3F and applicable regulations thereunder, to: (a) approve the een Amazon.com, Inc., Hillwood Enterprises, LP., and the Town of North Andover, substantially in the form as is on file with the Town Clerk improvements to the property located at 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA that will consist of approximately 109.67 acres and currently designated as part of Tax Parcel Number 34-0017 by the North Andover Board of Assessors and as described more fully in the TIF Agreement, which TIF Agreement provides for real estate tax exemptions at the exemption rate schedule set forth therein; (b) authorize the Board of Selectmen to execute the TIF Agreement, and any documents relating thereto; and (c) authorize the Board of Selectmen to approve submission of the TIF Agreement and Economic Development Incentive Program (EDIP) ncentive-Application, and any associated documents to the Massachusetts Economic Assistance Coordinating Council (EACC), all relating to the project as described in the TIF Agreement to be located at 1600 Osgood Street, and take such other and further action as may be necessary or appropriate to obtain EACC approval, implement these documents and carry out the purposes of this article; or take any other action relative thereto. Submitted by the Board of Selectmen EXPLANATION: This article approves the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement negotiated with Amazon.com, Inc. and Hillwood Enterprises, LP and authorizes the Board of Selectmen to execute the agreement. Over the past several months, the Town has been negotiating with Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) over the development project to be located at 1600 Osgood Street. After months of negotiations, which included negotiation of a Development Agreement with community partnership benefits, the Town and Amazon agreed to TIF terms pending authorization by Town Meeting. The TIF agreement calls for the Town to provide real estate tax relief to Hillwood Enterprises, L.P. (the future owner of a parcel of land at 1600 Osgood St) and Amazon in an amount not to exceed approximately $27,000,000 over a ten year period, with the Town still receiving over $18,000,000 in projected net new tax revenue during that ten year period. Additionally, the Town will receive personal property taxes and building permit fees on top of the real estate tax payments. The Town negotiated the following community partnership benefits: a $2,300,000 contribution to the new sewer line on Route 125, approximately $2,000,000 in roadway improvements as required by MASSDOT, $100,000 for a post project traffic calming study, $3,000,000 in STEM funding for the North Andover Public Schools, funding for an annual furniture and technology, $100,000 in traffic mitigation equipment for the police and $263,699 in Firefighting equipment. More information regarding this agreement can be Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 31 MOTION: Move to adopt Article 31 as printed in the Warrant. MOTION READER: Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen MOTION PRESENTER: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager PRESENTATION FORMAT: 10 minute Power Point presentation VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote ACTION: Motion was made by Richard Vaillancourt, Chair, Board of Selectmen, and was seconded by Board of Selectmen member. After a presentation by Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues and several questions and comments from the voters in attendance, the Moderator called for a vote. By a show of voter cards, Moderator Mark DiSalvo declared Article 31 passed by a majority vote. ATTEST: ____________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk RECORD OF ACTION AND CERTIFICATION OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2020 NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL - JOE WALSH STADIUM Mark DiSalvo, Town Moderator at the conclusion of the meeting, thanked everyone in attendance for their participation, and called upon Richard Vaillancourt, Chair Board of Selectmen to make a motion to dissolve the Annual Town Meeting. A motion was made to dissolve, and the motion was seconded. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 PM. ATTEST: ___________________________________________ Trudy L. Reid, Town Clerk