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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-02-19 Board of Selectmen MinutesFebruary 19, 1985 The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Christine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Francis X. Dugan, Charles A. Salisbury and Executive Secretary, Keith A. Bergman. The 2/19/85 warrant was approved as submitted. NBSWC Tonnage Commitment Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman reported that Highway Surveyor Bud Cyr has recommended an annual tonnage commitment to the Signal-Reseo facility of 7,300 tons. Selectman Graham asked to have more information on the penalty clause of the contract relative to tonnage commitments. The Board voted, to table this. issue until the next meeting when more informs- tion will be available. In a related matter, tt~was no~ed that the NESWC communities will_be allowed to "tip" thei~ tonnage for free during the shakedown period. Traffic Problems - Old Center Reverand Blanchard met with the Board and reviewed on-going traffic problems present in the Old Center area. Rev. Blanchard recommended that speed limit signs be placed on the major streets intersecting in.the old.center area and that clearly marked pedestrian walkways be placed on both sides of the island between the "Scales" and the General Store. He further recommended that perhaps a parking limitation could be enforced during the early morning when traffic is heavy and patrons visiting the General Store park around the island. The Board voted unanimously to refer these concerns to the Police Chief and Highway Surveyor and request that they meet with Reverend Blanchard's group to discuss some short term solutions to the problem. Traffic Sisn Request - Forest St. The Board reviewed a request by Joanne Schruender of 531 Forest St. for a '~Go Slow, Children" and "Bad Curve" sign in the vicinity of 505 Forest St. The Board voted unani- mously to request Bud Cyr to install "Go Slow, Children" and "Bad Curve" signs as indicated, and to request that the Mass. DPW conduct a traffic survey as to Mrs. Schruender's request for a speed limit sign (recommended by Chief Sullivan for 30 mph). Community Development S%atus Report The Board reviewed a status report submitted by COG. COG reports that a contract has been sigr,/with Samuel Frank for the design of the boat ramp. The lights for the front of town hall_will not he installed until Landers Electric is paid by the contractor (Walter Reed); the Bradstreet School fence is due to be delivered mid March; the completion of the water main project and the guard rail will not be completed until spring. In a related matter, EXec. Secretary, Keith Bergmau reported that Civil Defense has requested that the Town Building Maintenance budget be amended by adding $1,200 to complete repairs to their quarters in the Senior Center. The Board voted unanimously to refer this request to the Advisory Board and request a breakdown from Civil Defense as to exactly what is left to be done for $1,200. Amendin~ the Town!s Affirmative Action Plan The Board voted unanimously to amend the Town's Plan by completing the following: add and EEO/AA Glossary; add an appendix of guidelines on employment questions you cannot ask; and revise the job applicationform. Police Appointment Issues The Board received communication from the DPA medical unit that Mr. Flores has been placed on "deferred" status, dot to their findings. The Board voted unanimously to request a list of additional names from Civil Service to fill this one remaining position. The Board voted to schedule a physical exam with Dr. Love for Officer Alosky to determine if in fact he is capable of entering the police academyl Leland Property Update Tony Galvagna, Chairman of the Conservation Commission recommended that if the Town~ considering purchasing this 45 or so acres from Mr. Leland, that a "flagging study" be conducted to decide how much of this land is wetlands; and further noted that funds may be available to pay the town back at 90% for this purchase. Joe Borgesi noted that the Town of Andover has been able to purchase 22 parcels of land through this program. Some questions arose, as to the correct acreage, figure and the rumor that the~r~.-~¢elhas bee/% offered to a privat~ concern at a lower figure, :~The.:Boar~TvotedkunanimoSsly to request from the,Advisory.~oardrthat $10,000 be encu~ed to conduct a "flagging study" (to be unanimously to. su~t a~' article:in 1985~ annu~towr~meernmg~warran= rm pur~= property~wi~h a dollar~ fi~u~left blank'u~tiI fdw~ ~eeti~g '~'~t--'~ be:ready with an amend- ment to reduce the dollar figure by any funds made ava4 lable through the "Self Help" grant. Master Plan U~date: Watershed District study The Board voted unanimously to support the suhnission of a grant application to the Exec. office of Cc~ties and Develo~m~.nt for a Master Plan Update-specifically the Watershed District. It w-as also noted that the Town Of Andover has invited various town officials and departments, etc. to tour the water treatment facility and hold a discussion afterwards. The Board voted unanimously to notify all interested parties of the tour & discussion on March 21, 1985 at 7:30 p.m.