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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-12-19 Board of Selectmen MinutesNORTH ABq)OV~R BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTEs DECE~ER 19, 1988 The regularly scheduled meeting of the Board of Selectmen was called to order at 7:30 p.m. This meeting was duly posted. Present were: Charles Salisbury; Chairman, Kenneth C. Crouch, Christine Smith, Francis X. Dugan & Robert Ercolini; Members. Also present was Paul D. Sharon; Town Manager. Approval of Minutes - 11/21/88: On a motion by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Dugan, the Board voted unanimously (4-1) to accept and approve the 11/21/88 Minutes. Ms. Smith abstained. Approval of Minutes - 11/23/88: On a motion by F~r. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Dugan, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to accept and approve the 11/23/88 Minutes. Approval ofF, mutes - 11/28/88: On a motion by Mr. Ercolini, seconded by Ms. Smith, the Board voted unanimously (5-0) to includein future recordings of Minutes. C SE COMM'/SS ONERs: A motion was made by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. into the licensing portion of the meeting. Ercolini to go Reconsideration of Merrimack C-~ ........ u~3e APplication: Ms..Smith sta~ed that since the last Boar ~eptlpg, a meetang was held on e,~o. ,= ..~ o~.Selectmen,s ue=ec=ive Foulds. Bruce -~-- - ~-i--?~-~' z~oo, De=ween Police · . · ~=~ e ~cnara cain of Merrimack Colle e an~ Fare Chief Dolan. Ms. Smith rea ........ g u a ~e==er =o =ne Board from Chief Dolan regarding the meeting. Bruce Baker, Assistant ~o the Vice President for Student Services ?f Merrimac~ Co%1ege, t?ld members of the Board that the College · s withdrawing its application for extension of a Wines and Malt License for Gildea Hall, until further notice. Members of the Board discussed the powers of the. Board and whether or not they can withhold issuing a license because of public safety issues. Mr. Dugan recommended asking Town Counsel for an opinion. Mr. Salisbury stated under Chapter 38 of the Massachusetts General Laws, the License Commissioners have the right to exercise their discretion when licensing local establishments. On a motion by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Erc01ini, the Board voted unanimously to accept Merrimack College,s request to withdraw their application. Page 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes: December 19, 1988 Liquor License Renewals: On a motion by Mr. Ercolini, seconded by Mr. Crouch, the Board voted unanimously to approve the Liquor Licenses on the following 26 establishments, contingent upon a joint letter (License Commissioners & Fire Department) being sent to the applicants requesting that the violations listed below be corrected and the premises reinspected within a 90-day period: 1. Beijing Restaurant - repair exit lights - use metal trash receptacles 2. The Blue Lobster - need exit sign over rear exit 3. Butcher Boy Liquors - electrician should take care of wiring in basement area 4. Courtney,s - exit light in kitchen area was out - use metal trash receptacles in smoking area 5. China Blossom - some exit lights need to be repaired - some extinguishers need to be recharged 6. Club 2104 -.need metal trash receptacle in smoking area - clean up bo~ler room - remove paint thinner 7. Cranberries - fire extinguishers iht he kitchen area to be hung, clearly visible - metal receptacles in smoking area sprinkler valve on riser should be chained 8. Den Rock Liquor Mart - repair exit lights - fire extinguishers need to be serviced - rear exit not to be locked during work hours 9. Farnkoff Grocery - (STORE CLOSED) 10.The General Store - need exit signs posted - fire extinguisher needs servicing - use metal trash receptacles in smoking area 11.Jasmine - repair exit light - use metal trash receptacles in smoking area 12.Knights of Columbus - linen & paper products to be removed from electrical room - metal trash receptacles in smoking area 13.Loft Restaurant - remove combustibles around heating unit - should have fire extinguisher around lounge - metal trash receptacles in smoking area 14.Merrimack College - (NO VIOLATIONS) 15.Merrimack Valley Motor Inn - some exit lights burnt out - metal trash receptacle in bar area 16.Messina,s Liquor - fire extinguishers need to be serviced 17.Middlesex Market.~have fire extinguisher serviced - eliminate use of multiple e~t'~nsion rods. 18.McCracken,s Liquors - need fire extinguisher 19.North Andover Country Club - add fire extinguisher in boiler room - extinguisher in sitting room obstructed "99" 20.s_ Boston - metal trash receptacles in smoking areas =orage in eaves area needs to.be mot? neatly arranged 21.NorthAndover Spa/Blue Fox - fire extinguishers need to be serviced - metal trash receptacles in smoking areas Page 3. Board of Selectmen Minutes: December 19, 1988 22. Rolf's (North Andover Restaurant) - need a more suitable fire extinguisher . 23. Richdale Dairy - need fire extinguisher 24. Ron's Lobster Pool - need fire extinguisher - install exit signs - some serious electrical work needs to be done asthere, are far too many electrical cords 25. 64 Main Street Liquors - need fire extinguisher - boxes in basement must be removed 26. Thompson's Restaurant - metal trash receptacles in smoking area - fire extinguishers need to be serviced. Vote (5-0). At the request of Christine Smith, and on a motion by Mr. Brcolini, seconded by Mr. Dugan, the Board voted unanimously to send a letter to the owners of grocery stores and liquor stores reminding them that drinking of alcoholic beverages on the premises is prohibited. (5-0). On a motion by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Dugan, the Board went into regular session. (5-0). Interviews: 1. Board of Registrars of Voters: Members of the Board interviewed Helen Tacy, 226 SteVens Street, North Andover, MA (incumbent) and Jo A. Lee, 48 Milton Street, North Andover for the position on the Board of Registrars of Voters. On a motion by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Dugan, the Board voted unanimously to reappoint Ms. Tacy to a three year term on the Board of Registrars of Voters. (5-0). 2. Local Arts Council: Members of the Board interviewed Joyce Toye, 1511 Great Pond Road, North A~dover, and Deborah Moore, 546 Foster Street, North Andover, for the position on the Local Arts Council. On a motion by Ms. Smith, seconded byMr. Crouch, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Ms. Toye to a~'~ year term on the Local Arts Council. ~ 3. Conservation Commission: Members of the Board interviewed Ms. Deborah Moore above) for appointment to the Conservation Commission. (address On a motion by Ms. Smith, seconded by Mr. Crouch,t he Board voted unanimously to appoint Deborah Moore to the Conservation Commission (4-1). Salisbury opposed. Page 4. Board of Selectmen Minutes: December 19, 1988 Handicapped Affairs Commission: Mr. Sharon told members of the Board that on 12/5/88, he heard from James Mangano who stated he was still interested in being on the Handicapped Affairs Commission. Mr. Sharon recommended appointing Mr. Mangano as a member. On a motion by Mr. Ercolini, seconded by Ms. Smith, the Board voted unanimously to appoint James Mangano, 46 Brewster Street, North Andover for three years to the Handicapped Affairs Commission. Term to expire in June of 1991. (5-0). Reserve Police Officer Interview: Members of the Board interviewed Salvatore Mosto, Avenue, North Andover (last applicant). 47 Greenhill Mr. Salisbury stated because the Board has not received a reply from Civil Service on McCarthy, they will only vote for four positions this evening. Following a follows: 1. Dichiara 2. Dobson 3. Hutcheson 4. McConnell. secret ballot, Mr. Crouch read the results as Statement by Chief Stanley: Police Chief Stanley told members of the Board that he is facing a financial crisis due to the high cost of overtime in his department. A lengthy discussion ensued, and following the discussion, members of the Board asked Mr. Stanley to come back to the January 3, 1989 meeting with a complete report. Mr. Ercolini to meet with Chief Stanley on January 3, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. prior to the evening meeting. Update by Mr. Sharon on GLSD: Mr. Sharon stated that at GLSD's request, the DEQE will be meeting with GLSD officials and their consultants to further elaborate on the Executive Summary of the TAS study on Wednesday, December 21, 1988. Mr. Crouch stated he would like to h~ve comments from Kopelman & Paige prior to the meeting. Mr. Ercolini added that Town counsel should advise Mr. Niman as to his rights re: Executive Session. Page 5. Board of'Selectmen Minutes: December 19, 1988 Presentation by Architects Denisco/Kretch & Associates for the School Building Committee: Bill Brush of the School Building committee gave a brief history of his committee. He stated 35 acres of the Town Farm were surveyed for a new gr~ar school. The wetlands have been mapped by I.E.P. and the Conservation Department. Mr. Brush introduced Marry Kretch from Denisco/Kretch & Associates. Mr. Kretch gave a site analysis and stated that the architects have looked at four different schemes. Two schemes will be presented at the January meeting. Mr. Brush stated he has asked Mr. Kretch to go over the pros and cons of each scheme and based on comments from meetings and townspeople, refine schemes and come back with one scheme for formal approval. Mr. Kretoh will be meeting over the next few weeks with the Building Committee, school people and engineers. He will be filing simultaneously with the Thompson School. Mr. Crouch stated he would like to see a site chosen with protection of Town Farm in mind. What he has seen tonight does not come close to preserving Town Farm. He requested meets and bounds. He asked Mr. Kretch to come back before ~he Board. Mr. Crouch also requested a mylar overlay of the proposed building. A workshop was scheduled for Thursday, January 5, 1989 at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of further discussion. 21E Report for ?and Acquisition: Mr. Ercolini made a motion that a 21E Report be done as a rather than as an exception. No second. rule Ambulance Services: Mr. Ercolini made a motion to prepare an Article for the Town Warrant dealing with ambulance services with respect to billing insurance companies. No second. ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Crouch, seconded by Mr. Dugan, the Board voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 a.m.