HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-13 Board of Selectmen MinutesNovember 13, 1984 continued
Community Development - Audit of Off-Street Parkin9 and 121B Planning Programs
Administrator, Lisa Ruben recommended that the Board request $524.00 to conduct an
audit of the above named programs. She noted that legally, CD Block grant funds cannot
fund an audit. The Board unanimously voted to request a transfer from the Reserve
Fund in the amount of $524.00 to the Selectmen~s Expense account to fund an audit of
these programs.
Intermunicipal Coordinator - Right to Know
The Board voted unanimously to forward a letter to MVPC noting favorable comments from
Chief*'Dolan and Mr. Osgood and to note their concerns (ie. that the person responsible
is available to the Town and that the needs of North Andover are being met).
"RelocatiOn and Alterlncj- of a Portion of Greene Street
The Board discussed a petition before them to abandon a portion of Greene Street. The
Board voted to table action in this regard until such time as the amount of land in question:
is Enow. n and how this is administered, and to request Atty. Hyatt to appear at the November
26th Selectmen!s meeting to answer questions.
Request for "Go Slow, Children" or "Blind Driveway" Siqn on Salem Street
The Board unanimously voted to refer a request by War~en and Sandra Sideri, 1116 Salem
St. to Police Chief Sullivan for his recommendations.
Request for Transfer from the Reserve Fund
The Board unanimously voted to request a transfer from the reserve fund in the amount of
$717 to the Special Legal Account to pay a bill for services rendered from Town Counsel,
Ralph Joyce for the month of October, 1984. In addition, the Board instructed Executive
Secretary, Keith Bergman, to review the MOA and ByLaw relative to Town Couaselposition
as to what is covered under Town Counsel's monthly stipend.
Telephone Survey Cost Estimate
Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman reported that Cosgrove Communications has quoted a
price of approx. $4,500 plus expenses to conduct a needs assessment of the present telephone
system at Town Hall, the Senior Center and the Fire Station. The Board authorized Keith
to research the legal 'impact of not bidding this service. Selectman Crouch suggested soli-
citing several communications firms for proposals prior to'hiring a firm to do this assessment.
John McGuire of the Fire Department, added that the Fire Department would not approve of
having their emergency # changed and asked to be kept informed on the progress of this
issue. '
HeafincJ S~stem Proposal
Selectman Crouch reported that he has reviewed a proposal by Reliable Heating Company to
do additional, work to the heating system in the basement level of Town Hall, ,and finds
indeed this work is necessary and should be done as soon as possible. The Board author
Keith to explore funding possibilities to cover the additional cost not anticipated in the
origina. I specifications. Reliable's proposal: $2,910.00; balance in appropriated artiCle: $1,000
cOnserVation Commission Member
The Board voted to request Felicia Elias to attend the November 26th meeting of'the Board
to discU'ss her involvement with,lthe Conservation Commission.
Buildinc. l Inspector
The Board voted to request a response from Building Inspector, Charles Foster relative
to his actions at Selectmen's meeting on September 17, 1984, after no response was received
to a request for response from him on September 19.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Royal Crest Limousine Service
The Commissioners voted to sign a notice to Massport Authority that North Andover has no
objections to Royal Crest Limousine, Services operating within and through its boundaries.
Beano Licenses
The Commissioners received an annual report of the Mass: Lottery Commission listing those
organizations which have applied for renewal of their 1988 licenses: St. Augustine School,
and St, Gregory Armenian Church. The annual Beano fee is payable to the Mass. Lottery
Commission and no action is necessary by the this board for renewals.
Catherine
Licensincj Continued ~
Cah,o, ots He, aring wa§ rescheduled from this date to November 19th because th~' ad was not
pubhshed m time. ~