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Home My WebLink About2021-03-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MARCH 22, 2021 Call To Order: Chairman Chris Nobile called the meeting to order at 7:00PM. In accordance with Governor Baker’s Executive Order issued on March 12, 2020, suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting Law due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency. ATTENDANCE: Laura Bates, Phil DeCologero, Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt and Chairman Chris Nobile. Town Manager, Melissa Murphy Rodrigues and Director of Administrative Services, Laurie Burzlaff were all present. Chairman Nobile read the following statement: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the North Andover Board of Selectmen will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the Town’s website, at www.northandoverma.gov. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on their televisions by tuning to Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon Channel 26 or online at www.northandovercam.org. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of North Andover website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Rodrigues stated there was one public comment from Diane Huster of Winter Street regarding the Stevens Estate RFP concerns. VOTE TO MOVE DATE OF ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TO JUNE 15, 2021 Mr. Nobile asked to take this item out of order. Ms. Rodrigues explained the Town Meeting date to be moved to June 15, 2021. Mark DiSalvo was present and gave information on the upcoming Town Meeting. Mr. DiSalvo stated the best time would be a start time of 6:00PM. Ms. Rodrigues stated the recommendation would be for Town Meeting to be on June 15, 2021 at 6:00PM. MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve to move the date and time of Town Meeting to June 15, 2021 at 6:00PM. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Recognition of Irene O’Brien The Select Board spoke about the years of hard work and dedication that Irene O’Brien has given at the Director of Elder Services. Introduction of Fireside Catering/ Webber Restaurant Group Ms. Rodrigues introduced Brian Kobelski of Fireside Catering, Zack Webber and Jed Webber of Webber Restaurant Group. Zack Webber and Jed Webber gave a presentation. Ms. Bates stated the importance of protecting the land and the Estate. Mr. DeCologero asked what the relationship that exists among current Webber restaurant will serve as the model for Stevens Estate. Zack Webber stated Gibbet Hill would be similar. Ms. Smedile asked if the cell towers revenue would still remain with the Town. Ms. Rodrigues stated yes it will stay in the General Fund. Mr. Nobile asked what the Webber Restaurant Group sees ahead for the Stevens Estate. Zack Webber stated that bookings have been high in all of their venues and it is hopeful that it looks more like 2019 than 2020. Ms. Bates asked what they would do to preserve all the land. Jed Webber stated would keep the land in its natural state. Community Preservation Committee recommendations for Town Meeting Brian Roache, chairman of the CPC, presented the recommendations for Town Meeting. Ms. Smedile asked if the project for the cemetery would come out of historical funds. Mr. Roache stated yes. Ms. Bates asked which playground is ABECC. Mr. Roache stated it will be the old Atkinson playground. Mr. DeCologero asked if there has been any discussion to increase the Affordable Housing Trust stand yearly request. Ms. Rodrigues stated that it can be looked into increasing it. Mr. Nobile suggested that the CPC submits a letter at Town Meeting of the legacy of the work that has been done similar to the Finance Committee. NEW BUSINESS Request of Alexandria Bergeron and Amanda Marie to use the Town Common on April 25, 2021 from 9:00AM- 3:00PM for a community event to promote general wellness MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned approve the request of Alexandria Bergeron and Amanda Marie to use the Town Common on April 25, 2021 from 9:00AM to 3:00PM for a community event to promote general wellness, subject to compliance with all COVID-19 restrictions in place on said date Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. LICENSING: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Mr. DeCologero seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Revisions to Alcoholic Beverages License Regulations Ms. Smedile explained there are two revisions to the license regulations as follows: 1) Eliminating the requirement for a TRC as a part of licensing applications 2) Expanding the time for the Fire Department for inspections for renewal Ms. Rodrigues added that if there is no change to the parcel then a TRC meeting is no longer required. Ms. Rodrigues stated the Fire Department will spread out the inspections throughout the year instead of all at once. MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the revisions to the Alcoholic Beverages License Regulations as presented. Mr. DeCologero seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Approval of amended all alcohol on premises license for ENK, Inc. d/b/a Pita Thyme MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the amended all alcohol on premise license for ENK, Inc. d/b/a Pita Thyme as presented. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile- yes. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. COVID-19 UPDATE Ms. Rodrigues asked to receive the update on COVID-19 out of order. Mr. LaGrasse gave the update as follows: - Cases are slightly up this week with 55 in town and 2 at Merrimack College - Testing is at 0.85% currently - More cases are in the lower ages of 0-19 years old - Phase IV Step 1 starting this week - Hospitalization is low - Updated guidelines have been sent to local restaurants in North Andover Ms. Rodrigues thanked the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, Merrimack College, Health Staff, Laurie Burzlaff, Andrew Shapiro, Paul Hutchins, Rick Gorman and Representative Christina Minicucci for their help with the vaccine clinics st Ms. Rodrigues reported that 89% of the seniors over 75 have received their 1 shot and 69% over 75 are fully vaccinated and North Andover is one of the highest vaccinated towns for the 75 and over category. Ms. Rodrigues stated in whole 14% of North Andover residents are fully vaccinated. CONSENT ITEMS Accept donations to Stevens Memorial Library 1. Bob Townsend $20.00 2. SML Board of Trustees $90.00 3. Sue Maker $100.00 4. Richard Rosenthal 5. Judith Bennett $35.00 MOTION: Mr. DeCologero motioned to approve all consent items as presented. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 8, 2021 MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of March 8, 2021. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Draft Town Meeting Warrant Ms. Rodrigues gave an update on the Town Meeting warrant. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Update on temporary outdoor seating Ms. Rodrigues stated applications are available for outdoor seating and applications can be found on website. Ms. Rodrigues stated there was an issue with the water billing service and the date has been extended one month as a result. SELECT BOARD COMMENTS Mr. Nobile stated this will be Mr. DeCologero’s last Select Board meeting and he has been a member for the past 6 years. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Vaillancourt to adjourn the meeting at 9:04 PM. Bates-yes, DeCologero-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant _______________________________ Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: CPC Presentation Disclosure Memorandum Warrant Application for request Donations Minutes