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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-05 Board of Selectmen MinutesOctober 29, 1984 continue~d 55~ LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: The Board unanimously voted to set the hearing for the transfer of Cahoots for November 13, 1984 at 7:30 P.M. CatherineNovember J'5, FoleY,1984 Secretary************************** ~.~.~ ;~---~/,o ~z_~Clerk The Board held their regular',, meeting on this date with members present: Chairman, John Graham, Christine Smith, Francis Dugan, Kenneth Crouch. Selectman Charles Salisbury was not present. The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted. IDFA -Ocjan Co. The Board unanimously approved a $5,300,370 Industrial Revenue bond for the Ogan Co. of Revere, Mass. Ogan Co., manufactures, stores and distributes prepared bakery mixes for industrial use and plans to build on a site in the. Willows Industrial Park on Route #114. Gerald Ogan noted that this is a family business which has been in operation for over 40 years, and the new facility will consolidate their three present facilities in Derivers, Salem and Danvers. Grant Application for Rec. lional Training Facility Fire Chief, William Dolan requested a letter of support to Andover Town Manager for a proposed grant application under the EOCD Incentive Aid Program for a regional fire training. A per community cost of $3,000/yr. is projected for participation in this program.. which will provide numerous benefits to the Town. The Board unanimously voted to send a latter of support to Andover Town Manager, Ken Mahoney. Stop Sign Request - Annie St. & Baldwin St. At Union St. Subject to the recommendation of the Police Chief relative to the above, the Board unanimously voted to forward a request for a stop sign at this location to the Mass. DPW for their approval. Johnson Street Truck Traffic The Board reviewed a request by Marian Maurer to investigate truck traffic traveling at excessive speeds on Johnson St., anda recommendation by the Police Chief. The Board unanimously voted to forward a copy of the Cider's recommendation for stepping up patrols in that area to Mrs. Maurer for her information. Street Light Request for Stonecleave & Boxford Sts.& SUrvey of Intersections · The Board unanimously voted tc approve the installation;of a street I ght at the intersection of Stonecleave and Boxford Streets as requested by Mr. Walter Gangl. However, the Board voted to request an estimate from Mass. Electric for installation of street lights at all new subdivision intersection and to include the Stonecleave St. request in that estimate. Community Development-Downtown Revitalization Project Administrator Lisa Ruben reported that most elements are proceeding on schedule with the exception of the lighting in frc:t of town hall. In this area, the delivery is not expected for another 3 or 4 weeks. Also, 9 trees remain to be planted. Tree Warden, Leo Lafond has recOmmended that these trees (Bradford Pear) be planted in the Spring. The Board asked Lisa to review the possibility of the Town purchasing the trees and having them planted in the .S. prin9 by the Tree Dept. In addit on, the Board voted to extend the Resident Inspector's pos.tion throuah November 16, 1984. I"isa "R~b~'~'i~ir~lSor, ted that, the-'Cl~a~¥ge, orde~"-~or i.th'e shop .C~ings, of the ~Bradstreet School fence~has' b~n' :processed';~ andi:~i'!~f4~.'.to 61,week?manUfac'turing- period iS- anticipated-.. Highway Sur~eyor;.:Bud cyr v;ill:'install~th~ fenci~ ' '~n~:~e;Spr,ng' ' ~ - ::- ~.~..~' -~ ','. Community Development - Urban Systems Project Administrator Lisa Ruben reports that Public Works Director, Joseph Borgesi feels that the contractor,?~illcomplete the water main installation by the December 31st deadline. Community Development - Community Opportunities Group Lisa Ruben, Administrator, reported that herself and COG have reviewed the program budgets. There refaains~'$25;228;87';0f.,uhCommitted 'funds'-at this 'time: Lisa;'-suggeste~d that approx. $10,000 may be allocated t0-the Whitman & Howard claim, and approx. $14,0'00 for cost overruns to the Walter Reed contract. Lisa recommended allocating approx. $5,000 to the Highway Dept. to pave Water Street, and the $10,000 remaining from unused Rehab funds. Lisa urged the Board to act quickly on this as the hottop plants are due to close around Thanksgiving. Community Dev. elopment - Hirinc. i of Temporary Secretary Due to the resignation of Anne Gauthier, the Executive Secretary recommended the re-hiring of Audrey W. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor had previously been employed by C.D., but was laid off on August 31 due to lack of funds. The Board voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Taylor at S-6, Step II until December 31, 1984. 5~o0ve.~__mber 5, 1984 continued ~er from Reserve Fund ~ ~ b-iT( r~'~"~'~'~y~ ~-~~z v. Donnelly Judgement Execution, in the amount of $6,212.90. As there was a balance of $40.95 in the Special Legal Account, the Board voted to request a transfer of $6, 171.95 from the Advisory Board to cover this bill. .Study of Alternate Phone Service, The Executive Secretary reported 'that the Advisory Board had requested a study of alternate phone service for the Town Hall, and he recommended appropriating $5,000-$7,000 to conduct a needs assessment prior to annual town meeting. He further noted that a new system (con- taining fc~,wer outside lines) would pay for itself within 5-6 years. The Board voted unan- imously to authorize Kelth to investigate a' figure· needed to cOnduct this needs assessment and submit a request to the Advisory Board. Commendation of Public Work~ Employees ~'he Board joined the Board of Public Works in sending letters to Kevin Chamberlain and Edwar Mank, who, while installing new sewer lines on Autran Ave., assisted a homeowner in extin- guishing the blaze before the fire department arrived. Approval of Conservation Restrictions - Tucker Farms {Mill Rd.) John Cronin of Mill Rd. requested the Board to sign a certificate to be filed with the Registry of Deeds, in accord with the recommendations of the Conservation Commission and the Historical Commission, which seeks to preserve the white bart{ and the open space area in front of the barn on Mill Rd. The Board unanimously voted to apprve the restrictions. Ullnvitation to PartiCipate in Veterans Day Services The Board received an invitation from John Lyons to participate in the Veterans Day Memorial Services to be held at Memorial Park 'behind the Library on November 12, 1984, at 9:30 A.M. A thank you to be sent to Mr. Lyons notifying him that whoever can pa~ticjp~te, will. _ Catherine J. Foley, Secretary ************************ ~.-, ~.~lerk November 13~ 1984 ~ The Board held their regular meeting on this date with Chairman John W. Graham not present. Selectman Charles Salisbury chaired the meeting with members Kenneth C. Crouc Christine Smith, and Francis Dugan'present. The minutes and warrant were approved with correction,' Jack Graham abstaining Update on Ino~alls Street Burnt Out Building A hearing was continued to this date relative to the removal of debris on property on Ingalls St. A letter was received from Building Inspector noting that the property haS been sold to Carmen Toscano and has been cleaned. The Board voted unaimously to convene the' hearing with no action taken. Disposition of Antitrust Funds Discussion ensued relative to the use of funds returned to North Andover fro~r~ antitrust suit - Commonwealth v. RUssell Stover Candies, Inc. Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman, noted that the School Department had expressed a desire to purchase a small computer with these funds. In that regard, the Board voted unanimously to release the funds to the SchOOl Department subject to whatever strings the Attorney General's Office may attach to it. Community Development - Al-lOP Program Administration The Board discussed transferring the administration of the AHOP Program to the North Andover Housing Authority, based on the recommendations of Lisa Ruben, CD Administrator. Under this program, CD was given a lump sum of $107,000, of which $12,000 was used to pay MVPC to start a rental housing referral program, $5,000 for administrative expenses, and $90,000 to property owners to update their rental property for Iow and moderate income tenants, on a loan basis. Bank of New England Oversees the collection of loan payments. Louis tM~.nicucci, of the .Housing Authority, said that he anticipates hiring someone.t° administrate ~s program, ana expects to exp.e, nd $4,000-$.6,000 in administrative fees. Itlwas agreed [] that a subcontract be executed w~th the Housing Authority. The BOard unanimously ~ voted to transfer the administration of the AHOP program over to the North Andover Housing Authority, and to authorize Town Counsel not to exceed a fee of $600 in reviewing all aspects of the transfer, and to request that Lisa and Louis begin to execute this sub- contract. C~ommunity Development - FY 83 Budcget Revisions {Available Funds) Administrator, Lisa Ruben recommended that funds available from the Downtown Revitalization Plan and the Housing Rehab Program be reprogrammed to allow the Highway Department to resurface Water Street. The Board voted unanimously to authorize Lisa to transfer $10,687.99 from Housing Rehab Funds and $5,000 from Water Reed contract contingency to the Highway Department Force Account to repave Water Street.