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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-05-18 Board of Selectmen Minutes School Construction Costs - Formalizing the vote to propose legislation Town Manager Paul SHaron stated that in conjunction with the votes for a new school at the Town ._ Meeting floor, before borrowing can occur for the design cost for the school, the land has to be under the ownership of the Town unless there is special legislation passed to specifically allow for that and it requires a formal petition on the part of the Selectmen to have that accomplished. After some discussion and upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, the Board unanimously voted to authorize Representative Hermann to proceed with the legislation proposed by bond counsel for the purpose of facilitating- the Towns purchase of th(f property and borrowing the $300,000 required for architectural services. ~ United Fund Campaign - Municipal Representative 'Letter received from Thomas Hennessy, chairman of the Greater Lawrence Public Service Division, requesting a municipal representative for the United Fund Campaign to coordinate the campaign next fall. The Board voted to forward this request to the Tdwn Manager for his recommendation. Mazurenko Meeting Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that a meeting was schedueld with Edith Netter tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. at her office. .proposition 2½ Override The Board held discussions relative to the Selectmen~s support of an override to Proposition 2½ for a new school The Board discussed the possibility of sending a letter to the editor of the Citizen stating their position. Odor-a.t Sewerage Treatment Plant Selectman Crouch stated after receiving numerous complaints regarding the odor at the sewerage treatment plant, he and Selectman Graham went to the plant and determinedeonclusively where the odor was coming from. Selectman Crouch contacted Don George who stated that he also noticed the problem and stated he would take steps to correct it. After some discussion, and upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, the Board voted unanimously to direct a letter to Jack Finneran informing him of the Board's obersvations again,a nd reqeust a further report. Merrimack College Selectman Salisbury expressed his satisfaction with the Annual Town Meeting being held at Merrimack College this year and he felt a letter should be sent by the Board showing a debt of gratitude and recognizing the contribution the college made. Town Manager Paul Sharon stated that such a letter has previously been sent. The Board stated that they would like to try to make permanent arrangement at the college for future town meetings. . Karen A. Robertson, Acting Secretary ********************,~ ~ ~Z~'~~ Clerk May 26, 1987 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with four members present: John W. Graham, Christine Smith, Kenneth Crouch and Charles Salisbury; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon; Selectman Ramsay Bahrawyarriving after 3rd licensing item. and before all other regular agenda items. Proposal for Ambulance Billing Services Fire Chief William Dolan and Town Accountant Ken Anthony met with the Board to review proposals received for ambulance billing and collection services, and recommended that he Board accept the proposal of'ComStar who will provide services for a fixed rate. Selectman Crouch suggested that the proposal have a success rate guarantee, while Chairman Graham suggested that the services be revie%r4 in a year for the rate of success. Upon amotlon by Smith, seconded by Salisbury~oted unanimously to employ the services of ComStar for one year with a review. Letter to Voters re: June 9 Election The Board reviewed a draft letter by Chairman Graham to the voters urging a yes vote on the ballot question to exempt the bond issue for the new elementary school on June 9..After some modification, the Board agreed to provide it to the Citizen, Tribune and WCCM. Executive Session The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purpose of discussion of purchase of property under C.61A as well as pending litigation. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS One Day License Reques:s/CdmmgmclLi~a~ez:~.'Calass II 'The Board approved by a 4-0 vote (Selectman Bahrawy absent) the issuance of a one day liquor license to N.A. Football and Hockey Association for 5/29 at Merrimack College with a police of£1cer present; 4-0 the issuance of a one day liquor license to Lawrence Boy~ Club for 5/30 at ~ Merrimack College; a Common Victualer permit to DAKA Industries to operate a canteen at 3Gou~d;r a Class II license by unanimous vote toMerrimack Truck and Equipment at 210 Holt subject to meeting Zoning requirements.