HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-12-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes"~6 Decsmber 22, 1986
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charle A. Salis-
bury, John W. Graham, Chrisitne M. Smith, Kenneth c. crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul
D. Sharon. The minutes of 12/15 were approved with correction, with one abstension (Graham).
Public Hearing: New England Telephone
A public hearing was continued to this date on the petition of New England Telephone for two feet
of conduit with concrete pad and apparatus cabinet on Johnson Street near its intersection with
Salem and Milk Streets. Mr. Ed Schanley, a NET representative stated that ha was unable to nego-
tiate with any property owners in the immediate area for placament and appealed to the Board to
grant approval to place it on public property. Concerned residents and Selectmen discussed placin
the cabinet underground as an alternative, and the unsightliness of the cabinet in a meticulous
neighborhood. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted 4-1 (Bahrawy opposed) to den :h
petition.
Award of CDAG Pro,ram Administration
Upon a motion by Graham seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to award the contract for the adminis-
tration of the CDAG program to Ronald Pastors of 4 Ivaloo Street in Somerville, the sole bidder.
Sale of Land to Morgan
In connection with action taken on article94 of the 1986 ATM, the Board reviewed the signing of the
deed for p~ssage of land to Edward and Jacqueline Morgan of Beverly St. A concerned area resident
advised the Board that the Morgan property had been sold and urged that the Board not approve the
deed. Resident Peter Aziz added that the original intent under which the artiole passed, was not
adhered to. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Graham, uoted unanimously to refer the matter to
town counsel for an opinion relative to the change in the intent of the article, and to notify the
current owners that the property is still town-owned.
New Meeting Schedule
The Board voted unanimously to post bi-weekly meetings, and to let the Town Mmnager decide when to
schedule an additional special meeting.
Civil Service Hearing: John Leone
The Board conducted a civil service hearing in accordance with MGL C. 31, s.41 to see whether or not
to suspend officer John Leone. Neither officer Leone nor his attorney were present. Town Cousnel
Domenic Scalise offered that an agreement has been drafted to "freeze" the present status of John
Leone, pending the outcome of the criminal complaint. Chairman Salisbury stated that he did not
feel that the agreement would have the financial protection that a suspension would have. Upon
a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, motion defeated 2-3 (Salisbury, Graham, Bahrawy opposed)
to execute the agreement with additional wo~ding to indicate that Leone will not return to
and not seek compensation. Upon a motion by Graham., seconded by Bahrawy, voted 4-1 (Smith
opposed) to suspend offioe~ Leone for the reasons previously set forth, until June 30, 1987 and
then authorize town counsel to seek an agreement to freeze the positions.
Zonin~ Board of Appeals
T_he Board discussed the failure.of the ZBA to appear a this evening's meeting in accordance with the
charter to discuss the Edgewood Lifecare Facility. Voted to request that members and alternate
members of the ZBA appear at the January 5th meeting~ and to add that failure to do so can only be
Water quality Update
Town M~nager Paul Sharon reviewed ongoing activities relating to the water sztuation, advising that
great thanks go to Representative Hermann and Senator Costello for their assistance. Mr. Sharon
reported that the interconnection with Haverhill and Lawrence will not go forward as they are cost
prohibitive, adding that the boil order should be lifted on the first Monday in January. Chairman
Salisbury added that a fact sheet should be prepared to mail out with the water bills, answering
the questions and concerns that many residents have.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ***************************************** Clsrk
January 5, 1987 ~ /
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present. Chairman Charles A.
Salisbury presided over the beginning of the meeting until after the reorganization, then
Chairman Graham presdided over the remainder of the meeting; also present, Christine Smith,
Kenneth Crouch, and Ramsey Bahrawy. The minutes of December 22 were approved as presented.
Reorganization
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, nominated Graham for Chairman; voted 4-1(Graham abstain-
ing). Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, nominated Bahrawy as Licensing Chairman; voted
4-1 (Bahrawy opposed). Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, nominated Smith as Clerk;
voted 4-i (Smith abstaining).
Zoning Board of Appeals
In accordance with the new Charter which provides that each Town Board/Committee shall meet with
the Board at least once annually, the Zoning Board of Appeals met with the Board to specifically
discuss the imminent approval of h special permit for the Edgewood Lifecare Facility. Member A1
Frizelle reported that the vote taken recently by the Board was a concensus vote to proceed to
schedule a special meeting on the specific project. ZBA members stressed that they have the power
to be much more restrictive than the Planning Board and can write very specific conditions for this