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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-10-25 Board of Selectmen Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2022 Call to Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in the Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room. Select Board in Attendance: Chair Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt were present. Non-Board Members in Attendance: Town Manager- Melissa Murphy Rodrigues and Assistant Town Manager- Laurie Burzlaff were present. PUBLIC COMMENT None Out of Order: Request of Sasha Weinreich on behalf of North Andover SEPAC to raise the Special Education Parent Advisory Council flag at the Common for the month of November and to proclaim the 3rd Friday of every November SEPAC Awareness Day Courtney Pham and Sasha Weinreich of the North Andover SEPAC were present at the meeting and gave information on services available for families with children with special needs. Ms. Pham explained that North Andover would be the first town in Massachusetts to have a dedicated SEPAC date. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request of Sasha Weinreich on behalf of North Andover SEPAC to raise the Special Education Parent Advisory Council flag at the Common for the month of November, except from November 10-13, and to proclaim the 3rd Friday of every November SEPAC Awareness Day. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4- 0. Update-Multi-Family Zoning Requirement for MBTA Communities/Section 3A Final Guidance Andrew Shapiro was present at the meeting and gave a presentation on the multi-family zoning requirement for MBTA communities/ Section 3A. Mr. Shapiro explained North Andover is not considered a rail community any longer, but now classified as an adjacent community. Ms. Smedile asked what kind of land are they looking for. Mr. Shapiro stated land that can be zoned to a Section 3A a unless it is unusable land. Mr. Shapiro mentioned North Andover needs to show economic feasibility. Ms. Smedile asked who determines the feasibility. Mr. Shapiro stated need to be a discussion to seek out technical guidance to help determine the feasibility. Ms. Smedile asked if these units would count towards North Andover's affordable numbers. Mr. Shapiro stated he believed so, but only the affordable units. Ms. Rodrigues stated unless a builder was building under 40B it would not count. Ms. Rodrigues stated best to use what North Andover already has and build off of it. Mr. Vaillancourt asked about the special permit requirement enacted a few years ago. Ms. Rodrigues stated yes, it is a tool that may be pulled back for multi-family development. Ms. Bates asked if could use the 50 acres in one zone. Mr. Shapiro stated yes, but not sure if 50 acres are available in the one area. Mr. Shapiro stated there is language for not allowing for a single project. Update on Senior Center Ms. Rodrigues gave an update on the Senior Center. Ms. Rodrigues stated they are looking at opening the Center late winter/early spring. The Friends of the Council on Aging started a fundraiser and were looking for a way to recognize the funds they are receiving. Ms. Rodrigues showed plaques that another community has used and asked whether to place it in the front door or several within the Center in the different rooms. Ms. Smedile suggested one plaque, Ms. Bates agreed. Mr. Vaillancourt asked about the time limit to get the names on the plaque. Ms. Rodrigues stated she would check to see if there is a plaque that could be added to. Mr. Vaillancourt suggested the smaller plaques for ease of adding on and distributing around the senior center. Master Plan Implementation Committee quarterly update Andrew Shapiro gave an update on the Master Plan Implementation Committee. Mr. Shapiro stated there is a webpage dedicated to the progress that the committee has made. 1 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2022 LICENSING MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Application from Paul Gallant on behalf of Merrimack College for a one day all alcohol liquor license for a grand opening celebration on November 4, 2022 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the application from Paul Gallant on behalf of Merrimack College for a one day all alcohol liquor license for a grand opening celebration on November 4, 2022 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM with a police detail, subject to obtaining the occupancy permit prior to the event. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 4-0. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Request of Keith Connors on behalf of North Parish Church to use a parcel of land on Academy Road for their annual Red Bow Fair on December 3, 2022 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned approve the request of Keith Connors on behalf of North Parish Church to use a parcel of land on Academy Road for their annual Red Bow Fair on December 2 & 3, 2022 from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. FY24 Budget Policy Statement MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Budget Policy Statement for FY2024. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Sign Warrant for election on November 8, 2022 MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve and sign the warrant for the election on November 8, 2022. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Approve charge and membership of Middle School Building Committee Charge: The Middle School Building Committee shall be charged with the oversight, management and administration of the construction of the North Andover Middle School in accordance with the Facilities Master Plan II and 2022 Town Meeting vote. Prior to finalizing any design, the Committee shall solicit input from stakeholders and building occupants. The Committee shall expire at the conclusion of construction of the Middle School. Membership: Members of the Middle School Building Committee shall be appointed by the Select Board and shall be comprised of: Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations Facilities Director Superintendent of Schools or his designee Middle School Principal One Middle School teacher designated by the Middle School Principal One Select Board member One School Committee member One Middle School parent One Resident with engineering/construction experience 2 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2022 MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the charge and membership of the Middle School Building Committee. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Approval of ARPA funding 1. COVID Impact on Employees program Ms. Rodrigues explained the program and the cost of $3000.00 to conduct the employee training and intervention. 2. Conversational Spanish training Ms. Smedile expressed her concern with the amount being spent for employee training with the current conditions of the residents that are in need. Ms. Rodrigues explained the concern for the employees’ resources for mental health during these difficult times. Ms. Smedile asked to have resources like tutoring available for the school aged children to help them with their test scores and knowledge. Ms. Rodrigues stated the School Department has their own fund to assist them for needed programs for the school aged children. Ms. Bates mentioned the School Department has created additional classrooms to keep the classrooms sizes smaller and give more personal attention to each child. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the funding from ARPA for a program to address the COVID Impact on Employees and approve the funding from ARPA for conversation Spanish training for employees. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. CONSENT ITEMS A. Accept donation in the amount of $100 from Smart Start, LLC to the Fire Department MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to accept consent item. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 3, 2022 AND OCTOBER 11, 2022 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of October 3, 2022 and October 11, 2022 with amendments as stated. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Town Manager’s Report - Discussion on recent trash collection issues - Recognition of David Rand and Joe LeBlanc for their work with the Veterans Select Board Report - Ms. Smedile mentioned the Holiday Wreath sale - Ms. Bates thanked Sustainability Committee for the recent energy and recycling event - Ms. Phillips thanked Rick Green for his part in the new cross-country course - Mr. Vaillancourt thanked Terry Holland for his help with the new cross-country course - Ms. Bates and Ms. Phillips mentioned the ribbon cutting of the new Upper Crust pizza restaurant 3 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES OCTOBER 25, 2022 ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ms. Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 8:58PM. Motion approved 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Memorandum Presentations Donation Letter License application Minutes 4