HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-06 Board of Selectmen MinutesNorth Andover Housin Authorit Re uest
Exec. Director Louis Minicueci met with the Boerdto request a transfer of some $47,~.'~n
funds paid to the Town in lieu of taxes, for the purpose of matching state funds to brick
veneer the proposed elderly complex off Second St. Louis added that approximately $17,000 will
be paid to the Town each year.'in December in lieu of taxes.on all Housing Authority properties.
Upon a motion.by Salisbury, seconded by Crou6hvot,s~ unanimously to approve the expenditure of
funds received in lieu of taxes to be expended under:the direction of the North Andover Housing
Authority for the purpose of mat0hing funds to side the exterior of the new complex in brick.
Lou. added that construction was scheduled to begin in one month and completion would be in
approximatley one year.
FY 1988 Budget Discussions
Town ManagsrPaul~Sharon reported tb the Board that the proposed new school financing and .
operating costs cannot be done without an override of proposition 2½, and-added that Supt.
Blaisdell feels confident that the numbers provided are legitimate. Dan Griffin, member of the
Advisory Board reported that the School Committee does not feel confident that two overrides
willpass.,,~ .
Water Treatment Plant Construction Update
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the final'design plans will be submitted to DEQE in
May, with ground-breaking expected in 1988.
~ICENSING COMMISSIONERS
One Day Liquor Licenses-Os~ood Hill Conference Center
The Board unanimously approved the request of Boston University for a one day all alcoholic
license for April. 1 from 5-6 p.m.
April 6, 1987
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman John Wi
Graham, Charles A. Shlisbury, Chrfsitne M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch and Ramsey A.Bahrawy;
Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. The Board voted to approve the minutes of March 23rd as presented
Floodin~ Emersenoy Update
Fire Chief William Dolan reportedon activities surrounding the floodinglemsrgency of the
Merrimack and Shawshesn Rivers, and homes and businesses who have been evacuated. Chief Dolan
added that a state of emergency has been declared by'the Governor. The Board?asked~'the Town
Manage to express their gratitute to all affected departments.
I Mass.Electric/New England Telephone Petition .
~Ths Board unanimously approved the petition to relocate one pole on Johnson Street at Holly
'~'Ridge Rd.
Report by Balanced Growth Steerfn~ Committee
Members of the Selectmen's Steering Committee for a Balanced Growth Policy Plan met with the
Board with a presentation on 1987 Annual Town Meeting articles, and what accomplishments the
Commfttee::has achieved in the 18 months since its inception. Chairman Bill Kruegsr reported
that the Committee hired Connery Associates as consultants to assist them and have proposed
a two part plan consisting of rezoning proposals and a policy booklet with recommendations for
future actions. Much discussion took place on the proposal for a Village Residential/Village
Commercial District along an area of Route 114, and.the':propose~.:two acre zoning,!in the Lake
Cochichewick Watershed District and the Ipswich River Watershed District. Chairman Graham
expressed the gratitude of tko Board for the Committee's but~tandtng work.
CDAG Update
Consultant Ron Pastors reported on activities surrounding the project to Undertake street and
sidewalk improvements and burial of utilities in the Davis and Furber Mills Complex area.
Highlights of the report include: the power line design is approximately 90% complete; the
drainage work will be done through a Public Works Dept. force account; the water mains on Elm
St. and Water St. need to be replaced~and will be funded with.the landscaping funds while the
developer has offered to fund a portion of the landscaping, all of which will require state
approval to reappropriate funds; a public hearing raised some concern about loss to Businesses
in the area. In closing, Mr. Pastors added that another public heairng will be conducted and
that the project is expected to be complete in late October.
Moderator's Concerns
Town Manager Paul Sharon :reported that Town Moderator John Cronin. has'asked for consideration
to move the Annual Town Meeting to another location. The Hoard asked Mr. Sharon to research
the capacities of the facilities and report back. '~
Public Hearins: Traffic Articles
The Board voted.3-2 (Bahrawy, Smith opposed) to schedule a public hearing on April 27th to
discuss traffic regulations on Mill Rd. and truck exclusion on Great Pond Rd. for the purpose
of formulating a recommendation to Town Meeting.
~.Executive Session
The Hoard voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purposes Of discussing the
purchase of property.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ************************--*****