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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-18 Board of Selectmen Minutes The Board held a regular meting on this date with 4 members present: Charles A. Salisbu~y, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy. Chairman Salisbury welcomed the Town's first Town Manager, Paul D. Sharon. Minutes of 10-14, 10-20, 10-27, and 11-3 approved. ~Committee Mike Holland of the Committee discussed the report to the Board, pointing out that the Committee did not intend to limit permits for the sale of merchandise or food be limited to non-profit organizations only. He added, however that North Andover non-profit organizations should be given first preference, and others second. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously to approve the committee's recommendations and advertise for Commitee members to undertake coordination of the celebration. ~ublic Hearing: "No Parkin~, Tow Zone" on Charles St. A public hearing was reconvened to this date to await a opinion from counsel on the Town's rights and responsibilities relating to private ways. As the opinion was received too late for proper review, the public hearing was continued once again to November 24th. Winter Parkin Ban Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Crouch, voted unanimously to enforce the winter parking ban from December 1 through March 31, and to advertise the notice in the Lawrence Eagle Tribune. CDAG Program Administration Ronald Pastors, sole bidder for the administration of the CDAG program met with the Board to answer questions concerning the scope of the bid. Mr. Pastors estimated that it would take approximately 15 hrs. per'week and would only require very limited clerical assistance from the Town Manager's staff. Selectmen Crouch suggested that Mr. Pastors was unprepared at the public hearing conducted by MEPA on the project and Mr. Pastors responded that some information was not available, and the questions asked of him were not within the scope of the available infor- mation. ~Y 88 Budget Policy Statement Chairman Salisbury suggested meeting with the School Committee onTuasday, November 2$th and discussed the scheduling of a special town meeting to set the tax rate. Chairman Salisbury added that some specific events have increased demands on the Town's resources: 1) NESWC tip fee and 2) rising insurance rates. Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that he expects the Town to get back into the black without making any cuts in personnel or services. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously t0~call a sp~ci___~aL*town mtgi~for l~/~fa~ fh~Middle iS~hool>a~]d~ di~%t the:'co~ahl~s~=o:~ost, ghe=warrant.: :S~e:~,tme~ Bahrawy vofced;o?os~t~ · lnEazti, cle 'beinginc~8~e=dywi~"schedule~ hutbacks.. .... w~ ~c a~ .~ onto '% gu Support Letter for Historial Commission The Board voted unanimously to send a letter of support to the Mass. Historical Commission in support of funding assistance for the preservation and restoration of the barn ~t the Parson Bernard House. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Merrimack College The Board voted to approve the requestfor a one day all alcoholic license for an auction and dinner, and direct the applicant to apply to the Police Chief for a permit. ~eanery, Iht. Corporate Name Chang, A public hearing was conducted on the application of Peter Wong to change the corporate name of Seanery, Inc., d/b/a Jasmine to Jasmine Restaurant, Inc., d/b/a Jasmine. Voted unanimously to approve the request and forward to the ABCC for approval. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary *******************************~/J/f~"~-~--~~*---~w~L**e** November 24, 1986 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch,.Ramsey A. Bahrawy. The minutes of i1/i0 and 11/18 were approved with correction. No Parking, Tow Zone, Charles St. A public hearing was continued once again to this date to see whether to approve the enforcement of said signs along Charles St. Pursuant to Mr. Ford's suggestion, and motioned by Graham, it was voted unanimously to authorize Mr. Ford to meet with town counsel to develop some specific regulations and bring the matter back for discussion on December 8. Selectman Crouch added that the signs, if approved, should be erected correctly as they are presently facing the'wrong ~ay. Cabl____e TV Committee Members of the Cable TV Committee and Hill Dunlop, Systems Manager for Continental Cablevislon met with the Board to discuss ongoing operations and customer complaints. John Robinson, Chm., reported that his Committee receives very few complaints about Continental Cablevision. After discussion surrounding customer complaints, Mr. Dunlop reported on a base rate hike to take effect on January 1, as well as a general survey to include some new channels. Fred Davies, construction manager, reported that 11 miles and 550 homes will be under new service by the end of 1987, in addition to the present subscribers.