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NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES MAY 8, 2023
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Call To Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the open meeting to order at 6:30PM in the Select Board Room.
Select Board in Attendance: Chair Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Brian Roache and Richard
Vaillancourt were present.
Non-Board Members in Attendance: Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager- Denise Casey and
Assistant Town Manager- Laurie Burzlaff were present.
Chair Phillips stated the Board will enter Executive to Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3)- to discuss strategy with regard
to litigation- Recreation Complex at 6:30PM.
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned that the Select Board enter Executive to Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3)- to
discuss strategy with regard to litigation- to discuss strategy with regard to litigation- Recreation Complex and to approve
minutes from February 6, 2023, February 27, 2023 and April 10, 2023 . Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:00PM. The open session meeting was recorded.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Crane of 40 Faulkner Road asked if when a suspect is apprehended by the North Andover Police Department does
the Board of Selectmen have any position on a police tactic guiding a suspect into the cruiser, or if there's an option for the
officer to smash a suspect’s head into the cruiser. Ms. Rodrigues stated since the comment was not on the agenda the Board
cannot legally discuss it but that she would address it with him after the meeting.
Update from Master Plan Implementation Committee
Jonathan Strauss, Chair of Master Plan Implementation Committee, was present at the meeting to give an update on the
committee. Mr. Strauss stated 80% of the 103 strategies at this point have been addressed. Ms. Rodrigues mentioned the
website is excellent.
Request from the Patriotic Observance Committee to close Massachusetts Avenue at the Town Common and Salem
Street to Ridgewood Cemetery on May 29, 2023 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM for the Memorial Day Parade
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request from the Patriotic Observance Committee to close
Massachusetts Avenue at the Town Common and Salem Street to Ridgewood Cemetery on May 29, 2023 from 10:00AM to
12:00PM for the Memorial Day Parade. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Appoint Ellen M. Hutchinson as Special Town Counsel through June 30, 2024
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to appoint Ellen M. Hutchinson as Special Town Counsel through June 30, 2024. Ms.
Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Approve ARPA funding in the amount of $36,300 for a digital budgeting software program
MOTION: Mr. Roache motioned to approve ARPA funding in the amount of $36,300 for a digital budgeting software
program. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Confirm Town Manager’s appointment of Sean Kevlahan to the Planning Board as a full member
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MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to confirm the Town Manager’s appointment of Sean Kevlahan to the Planning Board as a
full member for a term ending June 30, 2026. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
LICENSING
MOTION: Mr. Roache motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Application from North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road, for a change of Officers/Directors/LLC
Managers
Mr. Vaillancourt mentioned that he is a member of the North Andover Country Club and will be voting on this application.
Boyd Holk, General Manager of North Andover Country Club, was present at the meeting.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the application from North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road, for a
change of Officers/Directors/LLC Managers. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Application from North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road, for a change of manager
Boyd Holk, General Manager of North Andover Country Club, was present at the meeting.
MOTION: Mr. Roache motioned to approve the application from North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road, for a
change of manager. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote to extend temporary outdoor dining until November 1, 2023
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to extend temporary outdoor dining until November 1, 2023. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion
approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Roache motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Mr. Vaillancourt
seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to extend the deadline for the 400 Great Pond Road Committee recommendation until June 1,
2024. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Accept donations to the Fire Department from Robert and Marilyn Livingston in the amount of $25.00 and
Marie Furneaux in the amount of $25.00
B. Accept donation from Tim Campbell in the amount of $200 to Veterans Services
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to accept all consent items. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 19, 2023
MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of April 19, 2023. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion
approved 5-0.
Public Hearing (continued from 2/27/23)- Application from AT&T for small cell wireless installation on utility pole
near 477 Stevens Street (request to continue to May 22, 2023)
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MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to continue the public hearing for the application from AT&T for small cell wireless
facility near 477 Stevens Street until May 22, 2023. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Town Manager’s Report
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- Ms. Rodrigues mentioned the upcoming Town Meeting on May 16 at 6:30PM
Select Board Report
- Mr. Vaillancourt mentioned the successful day of the first Artesian Market
- Ms. Phillips asked for help for the upcoming Farmer’s Markets
- Ms. Bates mentioned the Little League Parade
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Ms. Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:32PM. Motion
approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian A. Brothers
Executive Assistant
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Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Update from Master Plan Committee
Memorandum
Board Appointment
Consent Items
Letter
License applications
Minutes
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