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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes451 February 22, 1988 continued then turned over to the Town. In the interim, an agreement has been reached with Mr. Osgood to tie into the lift station presently in place, Mr. Stapinski added. Finally, Mr. Stapinski reported that more than 5% of the affordable units will be made available for sale to the Housing Authority. (vote taken under HOP) Establishment of Housing Opportunity Partnership.. Discussion took place concerning the formation of a Housing Opportunity Partnership whose purpose is to develop a plan to promote affordable housing and to provide for :;;-.~ staff review of an affordable housing development prior to submittal to the ZBA for a comprehensive permit. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously to take all necessary steps to become a member of the Mass. Housing Opportunity Partnership and further that we charge the Townfs professional staff with identifying and assisting in the preparation of a plan to promote~affordable housing consistent with the current master plan developed by the Balanced Growth Steering Committee and consistent with normal Town Zoning requirements. Motion by Graham, seconded by Smith, voted 4-1 (Bahrawy abstaining) to forward a letter to'M}{FA stating that North Andover, by its to form a MOP has shown its interest in attracting affordable housing and express the Board's concerns with the Lindenwood project, which shall be addressed by the Zoning Board of Appeals. Fy 89 Budget Discussions Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the new growth figure has been established at $75m, and that the budget considers approximately $1.4 in fixed increased costs. Mr. Sharon reported that a centralized phone system will be in place by summer for Town Hall. Advisory Board Chairman Eric Bakerman reported that the Advisory Board's philosophy during the review process will be'to not recommend Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant****************/~/~c~.,~-./~/~ ~CClerk February 29, 1988 The--Board-hetd-a-zegular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman A. Salisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M. Smith, K~nneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Town Manager Paul Sharon. The minutes of February 16 and February 22 were approved with correction. School Building Committee Members of the School Building Committee met with the Board relative to their request that the Selectmen declare a portion of Town Farm may be used as an elementary school site. Mr. Brush reported that the SBC has voted to support option D21A, and the School Committee will vote this evening on a particular proposal. The proposal which the SBC supports considers 2 new elementary schools and improvements to Atkinson, Franklin, Kittred~e, Bradsteet school and the middle school. Jack Lindon, member of the Conserva- tion. gave his personal view of an area of Town Farm which would be the most appropriate but remarked that the~Con. Comm. has not voted this nor have they changed their view :.~ that present open space should not be used for this purpose. Mr. Lindon added that a section of Town Farm is part of the Greenbelt which extends to the Atlantic Ocean. Town Manager,Paul Sharon stated that he has not been provided any fiscal information for inclusions in the Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Brush added that the SBC does not intend to go to the .1988 Annual Town Meeting for the full funding, but perhaps will request design funds for a new school. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted 4-1 (Salisbury opposed) to declare that a 15 acre portion of Town Farm is beyond the present needs for which it was originally purchased and as a Board feel that it is an appropriate use to place a school on the site. Limousine Business Applicant, Joyce~Andrukaitls appeared before the Board to request that sign-off on a form to be submitted.,to the Mass. Port Authority which states that the Town has no objections to her business operating within and throughlfts boundaries. Selectmen Bahrawy suggested that Ms. Andrukaitis be licensed as a private livery operation. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously to so foward a letter to Mass. Port Authority, noting that the application has complied,!with the Town's license requirements. Board of Public Work~.'.Appoi~mmants Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously to confirm the appointment of Joseph D'Angelo of 71 Pembroke Rd. to the Board of Public Works. Stop Signs Motion by Crouch, Seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to approve the placement of stop signs on Mablin Ave. at Harwood and Fernwood, thereby moving the stop signs presently on Harwood and Ingalwood Strts.