HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-02-13 Select Board Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES FEBRUARY 13, 2023
Call To Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the open meeting to order at 7:03PM in the Select Board Room.
Select Board in Attendance: Chair Janice Phillips,Laura Bates,Clerk Rosemary Smedile 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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Stan Limpert of 43 Stonecleave Rd asked when the Amazon revenue will come on and when Amazon receives their
occupancy permit will revenue be received from what is currently in the building.
Presentation of FY24 Town Manager's Recommended Budget
Ms.Rodrigues gave a presentation of FY24 Recommended Budget.Mr.Vaillancourt asked when Amazon will be coming
online.Ms.Rodrigues stated the date is unknown at this time but could be FY24 or FY25 for occupancy permit.Ms.
Rodrigues stated personal property is only at 25%of what was planned due to supplier issues.Mr. Vaillancourt asked when
building permits were issued.Ms.Rodriguez stated FY21 and FY22 is when the electrical permit came in.Mr.Vaillancourt
asked what Ms.Rodrigues sees as challenges.Ms.Rodrigues stated neat year will be challenging since most departments are
used to seeing larger increases,but will most likely not increase as much going forward.Ms.Bates asked if the DPW was
going to include Contracts 3 &4 for Columbia Gas.Ms.Rodrigues stated yes,both Contracts 3 &4 are about to go out to
bid,these contracts do not include Main Street and does not include a little bit of Sutton Street.Ms.Bates asked if sidewalks
are included.Ms.Rodrigues stated Contracts 3 &4 areas have better sidewalks.Jim Stanford stated there will be some cuts
made and if sidewalks are in good order,they will be left as is.Ms.Bates asked about crosswalks and intersections.Mr.
Stanford stated currently looking at Saltonstall Road to improve and upgrade the intersection and will be updating curbing
and parking.Ms.Bates asked about Stevens Estate.Ms.Rodrigues stated Stevens Estate will be submitting their audit soon
and will not be above the metric that triggers,the 8%but feels they will be neat year.Ms.Phillips thanked all involved to
make a successful community.
Vote to aoorove collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME Local 3687 for a
term of July 2.2022-June 30,2025
MOTION.Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve collective bargaining agreement between the Town of North Andover and
AFSCME Local 3687 for a term of July 1, 2022-June 30, 2025. Ms. Smedile seconded.Motion approved 4-0.
Waiver of right of first refusal- 180 Chickering Road,Unit 307C
MOTION.Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to waive the right of first refusal for 180 Chickering Road, Unit 307C. Ms. Bates
seconded.Motion approved 4-0.
Annointments
Dan Sneers-Poet Laureate Committee
MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to appoint Dan Speers to the Poet Laureate Committee for a term ending June 30,
2025. Ms. Smedile seconded.Motion approved 4-0.
Michael Nay-Commission on Ability Assistance
MOTION.Ms. Smedile motioned to appoint Michael Nay to the Commission on Ability Assistance for a term ending June
30, 2024. Ms.Bates seconded.Motion approved 4-0.
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Ashlev Vaillancourt-Youth and Recreation Council
MOTION:Ms. Smedile motioned to appoint Ashley Vaillancourt to the Youth and Recreation Council for a term ending June
30, 2025. Ms.Bates seconded.Motion approved 3-0-1.
Select Board Report
-Mr.Vaillancourt mentioned 400 Great Pond Rd will be having a public forum open session at the Senior Center on
2/16 at 6:30PM.
-Ms.Rodrigues mentioned the online training for Board and Committee members.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION.Ms. Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 7:56PM.Motion
approved 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian A.Brothers
Executive Assistant
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Presentation
Memorandum
Volunteer Applications
Letter
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