HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-04-21 Board of Selectmen MinutesApril 2~1, 1987 continued
#63(sower study)- voted unanimously to support.
#64(P.W.equipmont)- votod unanimously to support.
#65(Hillside Rd. sower)- voted unanimously to oppose.
#66-71(P.W. miscellaneous articles)- voted unanimously to support Adv. Bd~ recommendation.
#73(High school renovation)- voted 3-2(Crouch~' Bahrwawyrop~oss~)'~to~su~port~'T?Mgr~ar~oommendatio
#74(school systems repair)- voted unanimously to support.
#75(high school driveway)- voted unanimously to support.
#76(EEO funds)- voted unanimously to support.
#77&78(library state aid)- voted unanimously to support.
#79(seasonal decorations)- voted unanimously to support.
#84-94(rezoning articles)- no recommendation.
April 27, 1987
The Board hold a regular meeting on this date with all membe~present: Chairman John Graham,
Charles Salisbury, Christine Smith, Kenneth Crouch and Ramsey Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul D~
Sharon. The minutes of March 30th were approved with correction; minutes of AprilMapproved unan.
Public Hsarin8s: ATM Articles #80 &82
~ The Board conducted a public hearing at the Senior Citizens' Center for the purposes of formu- '
· ~. lating a recommendation on article 80(Mill Rd.) and 82(truck exclusion Gr. Pond Rd.). Chairman
" Graham advised those present that traffic matters are a Board of Selectmen res~onsibility~ :
Resident Jim Degan spoke on behalf of many residents of Great Pond Rd. and cited statistics ".
and reported that these trucks aro using Great Pond Rd. as a short cut to avoid the traffic ~
lights on Rte. 125 and 114. Selectman Crouch added that he was concerned with providing an
alte~0ate route as required by stero regulations. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconde~by Smith,
voted unanimously to petition Mass. DPW for a truck exclusion on Great~.Pond Rd. with sstab
the alternate route as R~t. 133, Rte. 125 and Mass. Ave. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded
by Crouch, voted unanimously to contact Boxford Board of Selectmen to request that they provide
a truck exclusion on the stretch of roadway in Boxford which connects.' #82-. Chairman~Graham
reviewed the events causing tho':Board to vote to make Mill Rd. a one way, and read :he Police
Chief!s recommendation for returning Mill Rd. to a two way street since it has been slightly
· widened and is no longer a safety hazard. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Salisbury, voted
4-1 (Bahrawy opposed) to restore Mill Rd. to a two way street.
Budget Discussion
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that an agreement has been reached with Supt. of Schools
for shared revenue/deficit over the next five years, adding that the agreement provides for
an element of trust in both professionals. Mike Leery, Chairman of the Advisory Board reported
that the document is meant only to bo a policy guideline. Upon a motion by Smith, Seconded by
Bahrawy, voted unanimously to execute the agreement. The Board also voted unanimously to reverse
its prior unfavorable recommendation on articles 31~and 33. ~Bill Brush; Chairman of the School '
Building Committoe requosted that the Board vote on the Town Farm article specifically that ~he
]~ind is no longer needed. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch, voted 4-1 (Salisbury
oppose~) to state that the Selectmen have de~ermined that the land is no longe~ needed for Town
~i%~I~purposes (15 acres) and~h.~.the land be reverted to open space if not used for a new school.
Executive Session
The Board voted unanimously to go into executive sesssion for the purposes of discussing the
purchase of land under C.61A. The Baord voted unanimously to authorize =he hiring of special
counsel Edith Nettor.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
One Day Liquor License Requests
The Board voted unanimously to approve, the issuance of 4 one day licenses'to Osgood Hill Confer-
once Center.
May 4, 1987
The Board held a regular meeting on this date at the Volpe Complex at Merrimack College Just
prior the the commencement of the Annual Town Meeting. Present: J.Graham, C. Smith, K.Crouch.
Appplication for Common Victualer License
Steven Friend of Just Friends, Plaza 1060 Osgood St. met with the Board upon a application for
a one day wine permit and permanent common victualer license. Board memebers questioned the
allowed use in the zoning district. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted 2-1
(Smith opposed) to issue both licenses.
Proposition 2½ Override
The Board discussed the scheduling of a special eleotion should the schooi articles pass at Town
Moeting. Upon a motion by Crouch the Board voted to note their intent to hold a special election
provided it can be scheduled prior to July 1.
Catherine. J. Hicks, Secretary '~ .~