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Home My WebLink About2021-04-05 Board of Selectmen Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD APRIL 5, 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, Janice Phillips, Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt, Chairman Chris Nobile, Town Manager Melissa Murphy Rodrigues and Deputy Town Manger Denise Casey were 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 read the public comments as follows: 1) Tracy Watson of Williams Street commented on her support of the RFP from Fireside Catering 2) Robert L. Warren of the Trustees of Reservation commented on the RFP process clarifying previous correspondence sent by the Trustees of Reservation and reiterating the Trustee’s intended plan for the Stevens Estate. 3) Regina Kean of Massachusetts Ave commented in favor of Article 9, transfer care and custody of land to the Conservation Commission. 4) Brad Wakeman of Academy Rd commented on his suggestion to reissue the RFP. Mr. Wakeman stated the Trustees of Reservation would be a long term steward for Stevens Estate management. 5) Kevin Driscoll of Kingston St commented that he is a member of the Long Term Stevens Estate Advisory Committee and is in full support of negotiations with Fireside Catering. LICENSING: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Robert T. Holland to renew junk dealer/collector license for 114 Jewelry and Antiques at 2350 Turnpike Street MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the renewal application for the junk dealer/collector license for 114 Jewelry and Antiques at 2350 Turnpike Street,. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-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, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Nobile introduced Janice Phillips as the new Select Board member. Request of North Andover Little League to use Water Street, Main Street, Waverly Road and Dana Street for the Opening Day Parade on Saturday May 1, 2021 at 8:15AM Ms. Rodrigues stated currently parades are not allowed due to the Governor’s Orders but to make a motion subject to the State lifting the restrictions. MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the request of the North Andover Little League for the opening day parade subject to the state lifting the restrictions on parades. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile- yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Confirm appointment of Kimberly Mackie as Town Treasurer/Collector MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned confirm the appointment of Kimberly Mackie as Town Treasurer/Collector. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Warrant article recommendations- Articles 1-9 Ms. Rodrigues read Warrant Articles 1-9. Articles 1-4: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Articles 1-4. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 5: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 5. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 6: MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 6. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Ms. Bates asked Ms. Rodrigues if Board of Selectman should be changed to Select Board. Ms. Rodrigues stated yes. Article 7: MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 7. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 8: MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 8. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Article 9: MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to move that the Select Board recommend favorable action on Article 9. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. Assignment of board liaisons Ms. Philips stated she would take all open board liaison positions. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned that the Select Board appoint Janice Phillips as liaison to the Planning Board, Cable TV Advisory Committee, Sustainability Committee and the Recreation Complex Advisory Committee. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0 GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS None CONSENT ITEMS Accept Workplace Safety and Education grant in the amount of $22,000 from Department of Industrial Accidents and accept donation in the amount of $25.00 from Judith Lee to the Fire Department MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve all consent items as presented. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-yes; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 5-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 16, 2021 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of March 16, 2021. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-abstain; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 4-0-1. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2021 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of March 22, 2021. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates-yes, Phillips-abstain; Smedile-yes; Vaillancourt-yes; Nobile-yes. Motion approved 4-0-1. OLD BUSINESS None TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT Ms., Rodrigues gave the following report: - Attended Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant program and had final meeting. This will open grant funding for North Andover th - Sustainability Committee has their Clean Up Day on April 25 - Senior Center had their first class this week - Update on New Senior Center: tenant has vacated property, purchase and sale is being worked on - Issue with the tax bills. CPA funds were deducted twice. Tax bills will be corrected and resent out to residents Job Posting/ Vacancy Log Ms. Rodrigues stated the following: - Interviewing for Director of Senior Services - Made an offer for the new HR Director - Currently interviewing for the Town Clerk - Fire Chief Assessment Center is scheduled on 4/23/21 - Posted Community Service Officer position - Many DPW positions are open - New Staff Engineer has been hired - Update on Fireside Catering: had first round of negotiation SELECT BOARD UPDATES & COMMENTS Mr. Vaillancourt commented on the letter received from the Trustees of Reservations. Mr. Vaillancourt thanked the community for voting. Ms. Bates stated the School Committee has presented to the School Department and will be sending surveys to the residents. Ms. Bates mentioned that Summer Fun is on sale and is close to being sold out. Ms. Phillips spoke about the Sustainability Committee and their Clean Up day. Ms. Phillips suggested, at a later meeting, to figure out a way to engage residents more. Mr. Nobile recognized Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues for her recognition of the Northeast YMCA’s Outstanding Women in Merrimack Valley. Mr. Vaillancourt stated North Andover Merchants Association is th running their auction online through April 10. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ms. Phillips made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 PM. Bates-yes, Phillips- 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: Disclosure Memorandum Application for request Warrant articles Warrant Grant Donation Minutes