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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-09-23 Select Board Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Call to Order: Chair Brian Roache called the open and joint meeting of the Select Board and the North Andover Housing Authority to order at 6:32PM in the Select Board Room located at 120 Main Street North Andover. Select Board in Attendance: Chair Brian Roache, Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile and David Kres were present. North Andover Housing Authority in Attendance: Chair Tracy Watson, Stephen Long, Edward Capodilupo and Marsha Finkelstein were present Non-Board Members in Attendance: Deputy Town Manager Denise Casey and Assistant Town Manager Laurie Burzlaff were present. JOINT MEETING between Select Board and the North Andover Housing Authority Interviews for open position on Housing Authority Board of Commissioners A. Adam Bagni Adam Bagni gave a brief introduction and background of himself to the Select Board and North Andover Housing Authority. Ms. Phillips asked what characteristics will be brought to the Commission. Mr. Adam Bagni answered the perspective of someone in the community who is interested in what will benefit the community. Mr. Bagni stated his experience leading people and navigating people going through conflict. Mr. Bagni stated he will learn to start, but his goal is to be a good teammate and representative of the town. Chair Tracy Watson asked what past professional or personal experience, or volunteer experience will benefit the Housing Authority. Mr. Bagni stated he advises executives in his current role in difficult times or crises. Mr. Bagni stated he helps navigate conversation and asks the right questions. Mr. Bagni stated he is willing to contribute in times of success and in times of distress. Ms. Bates asked have you served on other volunteer committees, and what conflict resolution strategies do you have. Mr. Bagni stated he served on a baseball board and community preservation board. Mr. Bagni stated he was a director of community relations where he engaged with a wide variety of stakeholders. Mr. Bagni stated conflict resolution starts with being transparent, open minded, and thoughtful. Mr. Long asked if appointed will you be willing and able to make monthly meetings. Mr. Bagni stated he is willing and able to be present at monthly meetings. Ms. Smedile asked with your skills and training how would you offer help to a resident who may be losing housing. Mr. Bagni stated it starts with more education. Mr. Bagni stated the importance of understanding what can and cannot be offered. Mr. Bagni stated to ask for help on how to assist a resident. Mr. Bagni stated he will do whatever he can to help a resident and go beyond responsibilities. Ms. Finkelstein asked what motivates you to become a Housing Authority Commissioner and what do you hope to contribute to affordable housing in this community. Mr. Bagni stated he is motivated to advocate for those who struggle to afford housing. Mr. Bagni stated he is passionate about providing safe housing. Mr. Kres stated all major questions have been asked. Mr. Kres did not ask a question. Mr. Capodilupo did not ask a question. Mr. Bagni thanked the Select Board and North Andover Housing Authority for their time and consideration. NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 B. Al Manzi Al Manzi gave a brief introduction of himself and background to the Select Board and North Andover Housing Authority. Ms. Phillips asked what characteristics will be brought to the Commission. Mr. Manzi stated his education, experience, and past community service to the Select Board. Mr. Manzi stated his experience in zoning, law, construction, and real estate. Mr. Manzi stated to learn more about this Commission; not something he has been involved in previously. Chair Tracy Watson asked what past professional or personal experience, or volunteer experience will benefit the Housing Authority. Mr. Manzi stated he has been practicing law for 20 years; concentration in real estate law. Mr. Manzi stated he was a part of the Zoning Board and Cable Advisory Committee. Mr. Manzi stated he believes in community service and likes to give back. Mr. Manzi stated whatever the need is he would like to think he can help fill the void. Ms. Bates asked have you served on other volunteer committees, and what conflict resolution strategies do you have. Mr. Manzi stated he was a part of the Zoning Board and Cable Advisory Committee for the town. Mr. Manzi stated there were many committees as he liked to serve. Mr. Manzi stated not sure what strategy would be and hoping there will not be any conflicts. Mr. Long asked if appointed will you be willing and able to make monthly meetings. Mr. Manzi stated yes, he would make every effort to attend every meeting. Mr. Manzi stated he has more time to give back compared to previous years. Ms. Smedile asked with your skills and training how would you offer help to a resident who may be losing housing. Mr. Manzi stated his understanding of the process is that there is a process and a waitlist. Mr. Manzi stated he tries to guide individuals as best he can. Ms. Finkelstein asked what motivates you to become a Housing Authority Commissioner and what do you hope to contribute to affordable housing in this community. Mr. Manzi stated he was motivated by the unique opportunity to volunteer in an area he has never worked in before. Mr. Kres did not ask a question. Mr. Capodilupo did not ask a question. Mr. Manzi thanked the Select Board and North Andover Housing Authority for their time and consideration. Vote on appointment to Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Select Board and North Andover Housing Authority discuss the importance of the open position and the role the Commission plays within the community. MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to appoint Adam Bagni to serve on the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners until Town Election on March 25, 2025. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 6-3. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Kres made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Phillips to adjourn the joint Select Board and North Andover Housing Authority meeting at 7:07PM. Motion approved 9-0. Respectfully submitted, Nicole Civitarese Executive Assistant NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meetina: Appointment letters of interest