HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-01-14 Board of Selectmen MinutesJan ua r~ continued 5 ~' 1
Perambulation of Common B~
The Board received an invitation from the Town of Boxford to perambulate common boundary
lines sometime in the Spring, in accordance with MCL C. u, 2, S.2-6. The Board voted unan-
imously to accept the letter of invitation and reply that we will await a formal invitation in
the Spring.
Local Scenic River Designation
The Board reviewed a request from the Merrimack River Watershed Council asking that North
. Andover designate the Merrimack River as a 'Looal Scenic River". The Board voted unanimously
to send a letter of support in this regard.
Request for Signs on Stevens Street '- Trustees of Reservations
The Trustees of Reservations has requested that the Board direct the Hif~hway Surveyor to
install signs on both sides of Stevens Street, between Harkaway Rd. and Osgood St.,
NO PARKING, SUNSET TO SUNRISE. The Board noted that the Police Chief is fully in favor
of this approach to curb vandalism in the area, and voted unanimously to instruct the Higway
Surveyor to install said signs.
Personnel Board - Notice of Public Hearin9
The Board received invitation from the Personnel Bd, to attend hearings on 23 articles filed
for amendment to the Personnel ByLaw, The Board voted unanimously to accept the invitation
and so notify the Personnel Board that if a representative of the Selectmen can make it, they
will, "
Dog Officer
Gene Northam, Dog Officer, raised the issue of the Selectmen submitting a town meeting
article to make the position a full time Animal Control Officer. After lengthy discussion, the
Board voted 3-1(Chairman Smith abstaining.'., to support the Personnel Board's article to
include the part time position of dog officer in the,Personnel ByLaw at a salary of $9,542.
in addition, the Board voted 3-1 (Chairman Smith abstaining), to inform the Board of Health
that the picking up of dead animals (excluding dogs) is a Board of Health responsibility.
Community Development Status Report
Executive. Secretary, Keith Bergman noted that funds are being withheld from Walter Reed
until such time as the punch list items are completed in the Spring. Executive Secretary
will meetS, with COG to go over this' report.
In a related matter, the Board discussed a request for payment of overtime from former
Resident Inspector for the Downtown Revitalization Project, Frank Capone. The Board voted
to,direct Keithto review this request with Lisa and meet with Mr. Capone. Selectman Crouch
noted that~ther, e was no provision in Mr. Capone's contract for overtime, as it did not spell
out any specific hours of work.
Reset, ye Fund Transfers
The Board voted to request a transfer from the Advisory Board in the amount of $13,030.72
to pay for services rendered under Special Legal by Town Counsel {2nd quarterly payment)
Warner & Stack~ole, Kopelman & Paige, Holtz & Gilman and Murphy Lamere & Murphy.
Request for Copies of Complaints in Outstanding Litigation
The Board voted unanimously to notify the Citizen that copies of any complaints will be made
available provided they are readily accessible by the Selectmen~s office and will enlist the
assistance of Town Counsel to provide this information after a meeting on~the 21st.
Letter from Town Moderator, Don Smith
The Board received a letter from Don Smith, advising of his intention not to seek reelection to
the office of Town Moderator in the upcoming election due to professiomltime constraints. The
Board voted unanimously to send letter of thanks to Mr. Smith for; his service to the community
The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss a Fire Department g
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
cars Bein9 Stored at DeMoulas Market
Town Counsel has communicated that the only way to prove that sales are taking place at this
location would be to have the police make frequent checks, Selectman. Dugan felt that this
would be an unwarranted use of police services, Selectman Ken Crouch volunteered to speak
with Mike Kettenback of DeMoulas in resolving this issue. Chief Dolan noted that if there is
any gas in the tanks, a gas storage permit would be in order
Dog Officer
Gene Northam request a letter from the Board stating that his engaging in exterminations
does not constitute a conflict of interest. 'So.voted 3-1(Chairman Smith abstaining) to provide
Gene with this letter,
Catherine J. Foley, Se.cr~e~t_ary~ *********************__*--* Clerk
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