HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-01-27 Board of Selectmen Minutes5~~13, 1986 continued
Discussi~ation Articles, Janua~al Town Meeting
Pursuant to Section 2.9 of the Town Bylaws, the Board took up consideration of recommendations
on appropriation articles for the Special Town Meeting on January 16, 1986. The Board voted
as follows: Article i: Fire Dept. Salaries, moved to support Adv. Bd.'s recommendation for
$33,400; Articles, 2,4,5, & 6, moved to recommend favorable action.
Appointment of Special Constables
The Board tabled to this even.in-----~appointment of special constables as recommended by the
Police Chief, in order to obtain a written opinion from the Police Union that they have "No
objections" to these appointments. Donald Foulds of the Police Union stated that the Union
has no,objection to these appointments, provided that they end on December 31, 1986 in order
to allow police officers the option of doing this duty, if they so desire. Upon a motion
by Smith~, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to appoint the following as
special constables, to take effect upon receipt of evidence of workers' compensation from
the security firms and upon receipt of releases from the individuals~ to sxp~rei~o~3~-{
Mary Marcello, Michael Diamontopoulas, Timothy Perkins, George Tartan, Alfred Carbonneau,
James Ntland, Bruce Roberts, Joseph Kemp, Victor Porto, and George MacKenzie.
Part Time Secretarial Position
The Board reviewed the request of part'time secretary, Karen Robertson for maternity leave and
an unpaid leave of absence to September i, 1986, .Pursuant to the Executive Secretary's
recommendation, it was voted unanimously to authorize Executive Secretary Keith Bergman to
dispose of Mrs. Robsrtson's request within the bounds of law and as he sees fit, and to hire
a temporary replacement.
Meetin~Schedule
The Board discussed cancelling or postpontngthe meeting on January 20th, in light of the
celebration of Martin Luther King Day~ I~'was voted to cancel the meeting on the 20th. In
addition, the Board voted to set the scheduling of a special meeting on January 27th, to
discuss pending litigation.
$1,000 Donation b Desi ncr Homes
William McEvoy, Recreation Director, noted receipt of a donation of '$1,000 from D~signer
Homes by Zakary. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, it was voted 3-1 (Smith
opposed) to accept the donation, and to place in a special'account for recreational purposes.
NESWC Rubbish'Trucks
T--~eBoa--~diseussed concern over unlicensed drivers of rubbish trucks passing through
Town and, the use of Town roads. The Board instructed ExecutiVe Secretary Keith-Bergman
to follow up, and to express the*Board's concern to'the R~gistry of Motor Vehicles ooncernzng
unlicensed drivers.
Resident Concern: Zoning Violation
M_rs. Lewis appeared before the Board to express concern over an alleged zoning violation
conoerning the Osgood Associates--realty offices on'Andover:Street. Charles Foster, Building
Inspector reported that Mr. Osgood'.has been advised and has assured the Town that he will
be out by February 1,1986. ' ~'~-'
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
~ttendance for New/Transferred License Applications
The Board voted unanimously ~o adopt a policy requiring the attendance of all license
requesting approval of the license.
applicants at a hearing ~.]~/~;
~7, 1986 ,
The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles
A. Salisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M. Smith,.Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy,and
Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The warrant was approved as submitted. The minute
were approved with correction. ~ .....
.Mas. Electric/NewEngland Telephone Petitions
The Board approved the relocation of 8 poles on Turnpike Street and for:primary'cable on
Boston St. at Old Cart Way.
LibraryExpansion ProJec~
Russ Reeve'and members of the Library Trustees briefed the'Board on'the $1.9 million expansion
project proposed for the Stevens Memorial Library. Director Russ Reeve reported on.some
possible funding sources, including federal and state grants and the Stevens Foundation.
Bill Hanson, Chairman of the Trustees reported that a poll .was conducted, indicating'that 70%
of those responding would like the library to stay at its'present location. Mr. Reeve added
that the amount available from the Stevens Foundation should be ~ known by Town Meeting;
but notice of the LSCA'Title II grant award would not be known until early summer. Executive
Secretary, Kei~h Bergman reminded the Board that February 3rd is the last day for placing a
2i override question on the March ballot. The Board voted to accept the report of the Library