HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-08 Board of Selectmen MinutesS~mber 8, 1986
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury, John'W. Graham, Chrieitne M. Smith, Ramsey A. Bahrawy, and Kenneth C. Crouch.
The warrant was approved as submitted.
Request for Detention Pond for Coventry Estates II
Atty. Harem appeared before the Board to explain his client's request for a detention pond to
be constructed on town farm property for the subdivision; that 3 acres will be dedicated to the
Town which abutts town farm property for the construction of the pond and will not increase the
number of lots in the subdivision. Willie Vicens of the Con. Com. reported that they approved
this plan as it serves to keep the development away from a wetland area and increases the
Town's holdings at town farm. Selectmen Crouch offered to view the site in question before the
Board considers the request again, on the 22nd.
CDAG Recipient/Developer Grant Asreement
The Board reviewed the agreement and raised the following questions to be forwarded to
consultant Ron Pastors and brought back to the September 22nd meeting: 1) who will be the
contractor; 2) who will monitor the construction; 3) what is the timetable for completion; 4)
provision to be included for Highway Surveyor's final approval.
Request for Water Treatment Operator: Public Works
Supt. Borgesi and Buddy Noble of the Bd. of Public Works met to discuss their request for an
emergency permanent position to be trained in the operation of the ozinator equipment and to
work in the new treatment facility when on line. Chairman Salisbury questioned whether a Class
II license was sufficient, to which Mr. Borgesi stated he felt this level would attract the most
applicants and that the department would be reassigned anyway at next years' town meeting. Upon
a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to support the position request before
the Personnel Bd. and Advisory Bd. Selectman Crouch added that with this new position, it is
hoped that there will be a reduction in overtime within.the department.
Water quality
The Board briefly discussed updated activities on the water situation. Mr. Borgesi reported
tha the first ozinator is complete and is being tested; the Merrimack College interconnection
will be completed by the end of the week; a meeting is scheduled for Tuesday with McQuade of
Andover to discuss a second interconnection and a meeting with Haverhill is scheduled for
tomorrow.; also that the meeting at Env. Affairs will wait until Pat Deasey:hasbeen briefed
on the events.
Request to Move House
Nathan Banus met with the Board to request approval to move a house from Clark St. to
Hill Rd. in the course of two days. Chairman Salisbury reported on approval from the ~Fire
Dept. with conditions, disapprovals from Tree, Highway and Police Depts. Mr. Banns reports
that the move is scheduled for October 18 and 19 provided approvals are obtained on time.
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted 3-2(Graham and Bahrawy opposed) to grant
tentative approval subject to final approval two weeks from tonight that all parties approvals
are obtained.
01d Center Parking Lot Lishtin8 and Approval P~
Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to grant approval of the plan
subject to the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
John Leone: Claim under C.41, s.lllF
The Board reviewed the claim of John Leone for damages under MGL C.41, slllF and a request for
a hearing before the civil service commission and voted to forward them to town counsel for
action.
Selectmen's Secretary
The Board voted unanimously ~o authorize payment of overtime to the secretary, until a Town
Manager is on board.
Search for Exec. Secretary
The Board voted unanimously to notify consultant Dick Bennett to stop searching for a fill-in
for Executive Secretary immediately if he has not come up with anyone.
Affiliate Members: Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission's request for the appointment of affiliate members was
Board members questioned the intention of the Con. Com. to advertise and appoint. The Board
voted to grant approval but to notify that the Selectmen will do tbs advertising and appointing.
Town Manaser Search
Chairman Salisbury reported that the Search Committee has forwarded candidate D. Scott Rohlfs
for interview. Voted to schedule an interview with Mr. Rohlfs.
Charter Inception
The Board voted to schedule a special meeting for October 1,
Charter.
the inception date of the new
4th of July Celebration Review Committee
The Board voted to appoint the following individuals to the Committe,and schedule a first meetin
for September 24 at 7:30 in the Selectmen's Meeting Room: Pat Long, Millicent Plant, Joseph
Scandore, Mike Holland and Lt. Rick Stanley of the Polite ~e~.