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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-06-05 Select Board Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 Call To Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the open meeting to order at 7:01PM 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. PUBLIC COMMENT Stan Limpert,43 Stonecleave Rd and chair of the Library Trustees,was present at the meeting to speak about the handling of the Library copier machine fund which will be transferred to the Town to take over and maintain the fund. All monies currently in box will be donated. PUBLIC HEARINGS Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to construct underground conduits on Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle MOTION:Ms. Smedile motioned to open the public hearing for the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle. Ms.Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Chris Wellington,program manager,for National Grid,was present at the meeting to explain the four petitions,that all represent streets in one development.Mr.Vallencourt asked if there will be any disturbance to any driveways.Mr. Wellington stated if anything happens it will be replaced or repaired. Ms. Smedile stated concern about sloping with the driveway.Mr.Wellington state is sloping will be returned to original state.Mr.Vaillancourt asked about timeframe.Mr. Wellington stated starting in July and for about 30 days.Ms.Phillips asked about neighboring streets. Mr.Wellington stated they will give business cards for anyone having an issue.Mr. Vallencourt asked about service district disruption.Mr. Wellington stated does not anticipate any,but if so,up to four hours disruption.Ms.Bates asked about pavement disturbance with drilling.Mr.Wellington stated there will be no pavement disturbance.Mr.Roache asked if it has gone before conservation commission.Mr.Wellington stated yes. Resident Dave Papgni, 81 Laconia Circle, stated that he had a sinkhole due to Verizon putting fiber optics in, so would like to know how long National Grid would be liable in case something like this could happen to his property again.Mr.Wellington stated they will be liable for anything that happens and they will not be coming close to the houses.Ms.Phillips asked for what period of time will they take care of any repairs.Mr.Wellington stated they will fix anything that may happen. Resident Patty Hart,71 Laconia Circle,asked where the pole boxes will be located.Adam Dion,contractor designer of the map,gave information of where the boxes will be.Ms.Phillips recessed the public hearing so it can further be discussed.Resident Tim Roque,71 Laconia Circle,asked what hours they will be working. Mr.Wellington stated 7 AM to four or 5 PM and not typically on a weekend. MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to recess the public hearing for the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. (Out of order) Request of the North Andover Athletic Association to use Osgood Street, Stevens Street, Great Pond Road,Pleasant Street and Harkaway road for the Knights on the Run 5K Road Race on October 7, 2023 from 8:OOAM to 11:OOAM(rain date October 8,2023) Al Apperti,43 Uland St,spoke about the annual race. MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request of the North Andover Athletic Association to use Osgood Street, Stevens Street, Great Pond Road,Pleasant Street and Harkaway road for the Knights on the Run 5K Road Race on October 7, 2023.from 8:OOAM to 11:OOAM(rain date October 8, 2023). Ms. Bates seconded.Motion approved 5-0. 1 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 Request from North Andover Booster Club to use Andover,Johnson,Abbott,Marbleridge,Salem Milk and Chestnut Streets for the 4th of July Road Race from 8:OOAM to 10:00AM Sean Daly was present at the meeting. MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request from North Andover Booster Club to use Andover,Johnson, Abbott,Marbleridge, Salem Milk and Chestnut Streets for the 4th of July Road Race from 8:OOAM to 10:OOAM. Ms. Smedile seconded.Motion approved 5-0. Request from Sam Bird to hold a Fill the Boot fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy at the roundabout on Andover Street from 8:OOAM to 5:OOPM on June 16,2023 MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to approve the request from Sam Bird to hold a Fill the Boot fundraiser for Muscular Dystrophy at the roundabout on Andover Street from 8:OOAM to 5:OOPM on June 16, 2023.Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Jessica Pimental for a proclamation declaring August as Breastfeeding Month for the Town of North Andover Jessica Pimental of Main Street was present at the meeting. MOTION:Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the request of Jessica Pimental for a proclamation declaring August as Breastfeeding Month for the Town of North Andover.Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Request from the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley to use Willow Street and Flagship Drive on October 21,2023 from 8:30AM to 11:00AM for the 7th Annual Walk for Hope Bob Auteri of Main Street was present at the meeting. MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request from the Samaritans of Merrimack Valley to use Willow Street and Flagship Drive on October 21, 2023 from 8:30AM to 11:00AM for the 7th Annual Walk for Hope.Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Eversource for permission to excavate for the purpose of replacing its gas main from#137 to#185 Sutton Hill Road Tanner Hyslop,representing Eversource was present at the meeting to explain about replacing the gas mainline. Ms.Phillips asked what it's being replaced with.Mr. Hyslop stated a high-density plastic.Ms.Bates asked if it is a high or low pressure. Mr.Hyslop stated 4 pounds,which is intermediate.Mr.Vaillancourt asked about the safeguards for the replacement.Mr. Hyslop explained the process of safety standards.Mr.Vaillancourt asked about the timeline.Mr.Hyslop stated about a month.Mr.Vaillancourt asked if there will be any service interruptions.Mr. Hyslop stated depending on the service it could be one hour to 4-8 hours.Ms. Smedile asked if residents will have to leave their homes. Mr. Hyslop stated no.Ms.Bates asked if there is any remote monitoring of the pressure.Mr. Hyslop stated yes; if there are any fluctuations,work will be ceased immediately. Ms. Smedile asked if there will be a supervisor present.Mr. Hessler stated,yes,a company inspector will be there during the entire procedure.Mr. Roache asked how leaks have been identified. Mr.Hyslop stated the customers, call in and they have a leak survey truck that can find it as well.Ms. Smedile asked how quickly can lines be shut down if there is an issue.Mr. Hyslop stated depends where they are in the procedure. Ms.Bates asked the lifespan of the lines.Mr. Hyslop stated about 80 to 100 years.Ms Bates asked if pilots will need to be lit re-lit. Mr.Hyslop stated yes. MOTION:Ms. Bates motioned to approve the request of Eversource for permission to excavate for the purpose of replacing the gas main from 137 to 185 Sutton Hill Road, subject to all conditions outlined in the Street Opening permit issued by the Department of Public Works and noted on the application.Mr.Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0. 2 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 Request of Eversource for permission to excavate for the purpose of replacing its gas mains on Hewitt Avenue, Minute Avenue and Rosedale Avenue Ms.Phillips asked with the timeline is since this is near a school.Mr.Hyslop stated it has an August start and will be about 1 to 2 months.Ms.Phillips asked if the date can be changed to an earlier date.Mr.Hyslop stated there are conflicts for other dates.Ms.Bates asked how large the trench would be.Mr. Hyslop stated about a 2-foot trench.Ms.Rodrigues stated she will work with DPW to see if there are any restoration plan for that street. MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to approve the request of Eversource for permission to excavate for the purpose of replacing its gas mains on Hewitt Avenue,Minute Avenue and Rosedale Avenue, subject to all conditions contained in the street opening permit issued by the Department of Public Works and noted on the application. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Confirm Town Manager reappointments of Patrick Scanlon and Jennifer Abou-Ezzi to Board of Health and Christian Colwell to Board of Assessors MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to approve the Town Manager appointments of Patrick Scanlon Jennifer Abou-Ezzi to the Board of Health and Christian Colwell to the Board of Assessors for a terms ending June 30, 2026.Ms.Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. LICENSING MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Request from Trustees/Stevens Coolidge House for a one day wine and malt liquor license on June 18,2023 from S:OOPM to 7:OOPM for a Father's Day concert Colleen Hamilton was present at the meeting. Mr.Vaillancourt asked where the music will be held. Ms.Hamilton stated in the far back corner of the event lawn. Mr.Roache asked if this is a chargeable event. Ms.Hamilton stated yes, $12 members and$20 for non-members. MOTION:Ms. Bates motioned to approve the application from Trustees/Stevens Coolidge House for a one day wine and malt liquor license on June 18, 2023 from 5:OOPM to 7:OOPM for a Father's Day concert. Mr.Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Request from Trustees/Stevens Coolidge House for a one day wine and malt liquor licenses on July 7, 14 and 21,2023 and August 4,11,and 25,2023 from 6:OOPM to 8:OOPM for concert series MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the applications from Trustees/Stevens Coolidge House for six one day wine and malt liquor licenses on July 7, 14 and 21, 2023 and August 4, 11, and 25, 2023 from 6:OOPM to 8:OOPMfor concert series. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Application from The Cookie Monstah Company located at 111 Turnpike Street for a Common Victualler license Mr.Roache recused himself. Melissa and Scott Lindermand of Danvers MA,owners of Cookie Monstah,were present at the meeting. MOTION:Ms. Bates motioned approve the application from The Cookie Monstah Company located at III Turnpike Street for a Common Victualler license. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 4-0-1. MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Phillips seconded.Motion approved 5-0. 3 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 PUBLIC HEARINGS (out of order)Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to construct underground conduits on Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Mr.Wellington further explained that if a resident will not sign for an easement,then that resident will have to deal with issues that may arise on their own. Ms. Smedile asked about safety issues if they do not sign.Mr.Wellington stated there is no safety issue,but it will be customer owned,and it will be at the customers expense,unless an easement assigned. Resident Patty Hart, 71 Laconia Circle, stated she is not sure if she would like to give an easement to her property and wanted to Select Board to know. MOTION:Ms. Smedile motioned to close the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to construct underground conduits on Laconia Circle and Olympic Lane MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to open the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Laconia Circle and Olympic Lane. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Mr.Wellington explained everything was covered under the first public hearing. Resident Theodore Piotrowicz of 115 Laconia Circle stated his concern with not being able to get something fixed in a timely manner if it is damaged. MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Laconia Circle and Olympic Lane. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to construct underground conduits on Olympic Lane and Salem Street MOTION:Ms. Bates motioned to open the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Olympic Lane and Salem Street. Mr.Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Ms.Bates asked if there will be a police detail. Mr.Wellington stated yes. MOTION:Ms. Smedile motioned to close the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Olympic Lane and Salem Street. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to construct underground conduits on Laconia Circle and Forest St MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Laconia Circle and Forest St. Ms. Smedile seconded.Motion approved 5-0. MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to close the public hearingfor the petition of National Grid to install underground conduits on Laconia Circle and Forest St. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Vote on petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits- Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits at Equestrian Drive and Laconia Circle Ms.Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0. 4 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 Vote on petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits- Olympic Ln and Laconia Circle MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to approve the petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d1b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits at Olympic Ln and Laconia Circle. Ms.Bates seconded.Ms. Smedile was not present in room for vote. Motion approved 4-0. Vote on petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits- Olympic Lane and Salem Street MOTION:Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d1b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits at Olympic Lane and Salem Street. Mr. Roache seconded. Ms. Smedile was not present in room for vote. Motion approved 4-0. Vote on petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits- Laconia Circle and Forest Street MOTION:Ms. Bates motioned to approve the petition from Massachusetts Electric Company d1b/a National Grid to install underground electric conduits at Laconia Circle and Forest Street. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS A. Accept donation from Edgewood Association to the Youth Center in the amount of$2500.00 B. Accept donation in the amount of$50.00 to the library from the North Andover Women's Club C. Accept donation in the amount of$10,822.43 to the library from the Library Board of Trustees MOTION:Mr. Roache motioned to approve to accept all consent items. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF MAY 22,2023 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of May 22, 2023. Ms. Bates seconded. Mr. Roache recused himself. Motion approved 4-0-1. APPROVAL OF AMENDED OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF APRIL 10,2023 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of April 10, 2023. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0. Town Manager's Report None Select Board Report - Ms. Smedile stated the Memorial Day parade was fantastic - Ms. Phillips congratulated the North Andover Class of 2023 5 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JUNE 5, 2023 ADJOURNMENT MOTION.Ms. Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Roache to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 8:39PM. Motion approved 5-0. Respectfully submitted, Jillian A.Brothers Executive Assistant Rosemary Connelly Smedile,Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Memorandum Letter License applications Petitions-National Grid Donations Minutes 6