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Home My WebLink About2022-06-27 Board of Selectmen Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES June 27, 2022 Call To Order: Chair Laura Bates called the meeting to order at 7:03PM in the Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room. Attendance: Chair Laura Bates, Janice Phillips, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt, Town Manager- Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Assistant Town Manager- Laurie Burzlaff and Deputy Town Manger- Denise Casey were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Bates stated the Board will enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate and declared that an open meeting will have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Board. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned the Select Board enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate. Mr. Nobile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. The Board returned to Open Session at 7:03PM. The open session meeting was recorded. New Business Recognition- Convenient MD A community partnership representative from Convenient MD was present at the meeting and explained the services they currently offer. PUBLIC COMMENT None. Update from Colonial Power regarding the Power Supply Program Mark Cappadonna from Colonial Power was present at the meeting. Mr. Cappadonna explained the current rates and trying to find a better rate after three-month gridlock. Mr. Vaillancourt asked how long before the residents will see a change on their bill. Mr. Cappadonna stated a single meter read needs to occur first then it will be changed. Ms. Bates asked how many suppliers are bidding. Mr. Cappadonna stated there are six suppliers. Update on Community Policing program Chief Gray was present at the meeting to explain the new Community Impact program which would allow the police department to be able to participate and support the community in way other than in a crisis. Update from Youth and Recreation Rick Gorman and Demi Marsh were present at the meeting and gave a presentation of the present-day Youth and Recreation program with membership explanation, support serves, social/recreation programs, adventure programs and leadership programs. Update from Elder Services Kathy Shelp was present at the meeting and gave an update on the services in Elder Services. Ms. Shelp stated the Senior Center has stated the accreditation process, created a new logo, started listening sessions and updated printer materials and a newsletter. LICENSING MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. 1 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES June 27, 2022 Application from James Dumas of Trinitarian Congregational Church for an annual entertainment license and waiver of fee James Dumas was present at the meeting to discuss an annual entertainment license and to obtain a waiver of the fee. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the application of James Dumas of Trinitarian Congregational Church for an annual entertainment license. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Applications from Colleen Hamilton of the Trustees of Reservations for one day wine and malt licenses for the following events at Stevens Coolidge Place from 6:00PM to 8:00PM 1. Summer concerts on July 8, 15, 22, 29, August 12, 19, and 26 2. Date night event on July 9, 16, 30 Colleen Hamilton was virtually present at the meeting and stated that she has withdrawn the Date Night events on August 6, 13, 20 as there will not be any liquor served on those dates. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the applications from Colleen Hamilton of The Trustees of Reservations ththndthth for one day wine and malt licenses from 6:00PM to 8:00PM for summer concerts on July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 12, ththththth 19 and 26 and for date night events on July 9, 16 and 30. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Application for a Common Victualler license from UC New England, LLC d/b/a The Upper Crust Pizzeria located at 164 Sutton Street Gina Venezia was present at the meeting representing Upper Crust Pizzeria. MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the application for a Common Victualler license from UC New England, LLC d/b/a The Upper Crust Pizzeria located at 164 Sutton Street, subject to the finalizing of any open inspections. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Mr. Valliancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. OUT OF ORDER: Application from Samaritans of Merrimack Valley to use Willow Street and Flagship Drive on October 22, 2022 from 8:30AM to 11:30 AM for the 6th annual Walk for Hope Bob Auteri was present at the meeting. MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the application from Samaritans of Merrimack Valley to use Willow Street and Flagship Drive on October 22, 2022 from 8:30AM to 11:30 AM for the 6th annual Walk for Hope. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. OUT OF ORDER: Application from Jeff Coco of the Friends of the 1836 Meeting House to use the Town Common on July 4, 2022 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM for the reading of the Declaration of Independence John Lennhoff was present at the meeting. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the application from Jeff Coco of the Friends of the 1836 Meeting House to use the Town Common on July 4, 2022 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM for the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Ms. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. 2 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES June 27, 2022 Discussion regarding National Grid planned power outage on June 10, 2022 Shimat Kamal was present at the meeting to explain why High Street customers were not notified of the June 10, 2022 planned power outage. Mr. Vaillancourt asked what is being done for the affected businesses on High Street. Ms. Kamal stated the claims department is ready to receive claims due to this outage. Mr. Nobile suggested to Ms. Kamal to reach out to the businesses that were affected being proactive rather than waiting for the businesses to reach out to the claims department. Ms. Phillips asked if there is a specific representative for the businesses to contact. Ms. Kamal stated that she is the contact and will take phone calls on her cell phone. Ms. Rodrigues stated some businesses have been denied the claims and can they refile. Ms. Kamal stated to send the information to her. Mr. Vaillancourt requested to receive an update of submissions and payments made by National Grid to the affected businesses by the next board meeting. Vote to ratify collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME Local 2978- Clerical for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME Local 2978- Clerical for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Vote to ratify collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME Local 2978- Professional Librarians for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME Local 2978- Professional Librarians for a term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Application from Ashley Vaillancourt of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common every Tuesday and Thursday from June 28, 2022 through August 25, 2022 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM for the free summer fitness program MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the application from Ashley Vaillancourt of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common every Tuesday and Thursday from June 28, 2022 through August 25, 2022 from 6:00PM to 7:00PM for the free summer fitness program. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Appointments: Appoint Michael Lis and Steve Seidi (associate members) as full members of the Zoning Board MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to appoint Michael Lis and Steve Seidi as full members of the zoning board for terms ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Select Board reappointments to Boards and Committees MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the re-appointments to all Boards and Committees, as presented. Ms. Phillips seconded. No roll call was taken initially since Ms. Smedile motioned to make an amendment to the original motion which would include CJ Gangi to be reappointed since he was not on the list that was presented. There was no second to Ms. Smedile’s motion. Ms. Smedile expressed her concern with not reappointing this member. MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the re-appointments to all Boards and Committees, as presented. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Confirm Town Manager Appointments to Boards and Committees MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to confirm the Town Manager’s appointments to the Board of Health, Board of Assessors and Planning Board as presented. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. 3 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES June 27, 2022 Special Counsel Appointment through June 30, 2023 – KP Law MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the appointment of the firm of KP Law as Special Counsel through June 30, 2023. Mr. Nobile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Special Counsel Appointment through June 30, 2023 – Norris, Murray & Peloquin, LLC MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the appointment of the firm of Norris, Murray & Peloquin as Special Counsel through June 30, 2023. Mr. Nobile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS A. Accept Community Compact Municipal Fiber Grant in the amount of $15,561 B. Accept ARPA State grant in the amount of $160,000 for a Community Health Needs Assessment C. Accept donations to the Youth Center for the summer shows on the Town Common 1. Timra Carlson $50 2. Convenient MD $500 3. NAMS PTAC $600 4. James Prendergast $250 MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to accept consent item. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF JUNE 6, 2022 MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of June 6, 2022. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Town Manager’s Report - Reminder if people need assistance opting out of the electricity program to come by the Town Hall - Thanked Town Hall employees for volunteering to help out at the Farmer’s Market - Stated that the Fields possession case will be coming up in mid-July Board Reorganization MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to appoint Janice Phillips as Chair. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to appoint Chris Nobile as Licensing Chair. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Mr. Nobile motioned to appoint Richard Vaillancourt and Laura Bates as Appointment Subcommittee. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to appoint Rosemary Smedile as Clerk. Mr. Nobile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Ms. Bates passed the gravel to Ms. Phillips as new Chair of the Select Board. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ms. Bates made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Vaillancourt to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 9:09PM. Motion approved 5-0. 4 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES June 27, 2022 Respectfully submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Memorandum Donation Letter License application Minutes 5