HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-26 Select Board Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES February 26, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Phil DeCologero called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM in the Town Hall
Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Phil DeCologero, Clerk Regina Kean, Licensing
Chairman, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Chris Nobile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor,
Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 25
members of the public were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of February 12, 2018 and February 15, 2018. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Recognition
The Board recognized William Brush for being named North Andover's Police Officer of the Year by the
Exchange Club of Lawrence and Neil Patenaude for being named North Andover's Firefighter of the Year.
Swearing in of new police officers- Daniel Furman, William Gordon, Ashley Kneeland, Cameron Pramas
and Conor Tierney
Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw administered the oath to new police officers, Daniel Furman, William
Gordan, Ashley Kneeland, Cameron Pramas and Conor Tierney.
Master Plan Update- Eric Halverson of RKG
Community and Economic Development Director, Eric Kfoury and Project Manager, Eric Halverson of
RKG gave an update on the status of the Master Plan. There will be a public meeting on March 15th
where they will present a draft vision statement and the draft goals.
Annual audit update for FY17- Powers and Sullivan
Frank Serretti, Kyle Warner and Richard Sullivan from Powers and Sullivan, LLC presented an overview
of the annual audit report and answered questions from the Board.
Other Communications and Announcements
Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, announced that the new public works building is now open.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Request of Vivian Haydar. Treasurer/Collector to increase fees for Municipal Lien Certificates Included in
the packets was a memorandum from the Treasurer/Collector, Vivian Haydar, proposing a new fee
structure for Municipal Lien Certificates. Finance Director, Lyne Savage was also present. Richard
Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen change the
fee for residential Municipal Lien Certificates from$35.00 to$50.00 and for commercial Municipal
Lien Certificates from$35.00 to$100.00. Motion approved 5-0.
Reauest of Kevin Driscoll. Chairman of the North Andover Youth and Recreation Council, to hold the
annual spring carnival at 1600 Osgood Street.
Included in the packets was a request from Kevin Driscoll, Chair of the Youth and Recreation Council
requesting to hold their Annual Carnival at Osgood Landing and to waive all permit fees. Youth and
Recreation Services Director, Rick Gorman, presented the request.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of
Selectmen approve the request of the Youth and Recreation Council to hold the annual carnival
from April 25, 2018 through April 29, 2018 at Osgood Landing and to waive all permit fees. Motion
approved 5-0.
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Accept the following donations from youth sports groups to be used for New Fields/Facilities:
North Andover Lacrosse Association-$3,390.00
North Andover Little League, Inc.- $6,580.00
North Andover Booster Club- $10,090.00
North Andover Soccer Association- $21,820.00
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donation of$3,390 from the North Andover Lacrosse Association, the donation of
$6,580 from the North Andover Little League, Inc., the donation of$10,090 from the North Andover
Booster Club, and the donation of$21,820 from the North Andover Soccer Association to be used
for the Town's new Athletic Fields/Facilities. Motion approved 5-0.
Accept donation from the North Andover Cultural Council to the Youth and Recreation Services in the
amount of$1.000 to be used for the Children's Shows/Concerts on the Common. The North Andover
Cultural Council has donated $1,000 to Youth and Recreation Services to be used for the summer
concerts and children's shows.
Chris Nobile made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen accept
the donation of$1,000 from the North Andover Cultural Council to be used for the children's
shows and concerts on the common. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote to sign the warrant for Town Election on March 27, 2018
Joyce Bradshaw reminded residents that the last day to register to vote for the Town Election is March
7th
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of
Selectmen accept and sign the warrant for the Town Election on March 27, 2018. Motion approved.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Chris Nobile made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0.
Vincent Grasso of Auto Spa, LLC requests a Class II license at 10 Commerce Way
Vincent Grasso was present to answer any questions.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Vincent Grasso of Auto Spa, LLC for
a Class 11 license at 10 Commerce Way. Motion approved 5-0.
Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests seven one day wine and malt licenses for the following
events:
Concessions for men's lacrosse at the football field on March 3, 2018 from 12:OOPM-5:OOPM
Concessions for performance at the Rogers Center on March 3, 2018 from 7:OOPM-11:OOPM
Concessions for performance at the Rogers Center on March 8, 2018 from 7:OOPM-11:OOPM
Concessions for men's lacrosse at the football field on March 10, 2018 from 12:OOPM-7:OOPM
Concessions for performance at the Rogers Center on April 12, 2018 from 6:OOPM-11:30PM
Concessions for performance at the Rogers Center on April 13, 2018 from 6:OOPM-11:30PM
Concessions for performance at the Rogers Center on April 15, 2018 from 6:OOPM-11:30PM
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the seven one day wine and malt licenses for
Merrimack College for events on March 3'd, 8'h, 10'h and April 12'h, 1 P and 15'h, as presented.
Motion approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
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PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at
8:32p.m. Motion approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of February 12, 2018
Minutes of February 15, 2018
Memo from Treasurer
Request from NAYRS
Donation letters from NAYRS
Town election warrant
Grasso license request
Merrimack license request
Fire Department Report
Overdose Report
Police Department Report
Job posting/vacancy log
Capital Projects report
IT Report
Senior Center Report
Building Report
Library Report
Textile recycling Report