HomeMy WebLinkAbout1977-02-07 Board of Selectmen MinutesFF~RUARY 7 1977
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The ~Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members present;
Selectmen John F. Coady, Joseph A. Guthrie with Chairman Thomas J. NcEvcy presiding. The
warrant and minutes were approved as submitted.
}~Y AND l~.t~] ST:tEET PARKING:
Another bout was spent discussing the requests of Paul Denovan, complaints of Rolf Car'-son,
represented by Attorney Willis, a]~ who were present at the Selectmen's. meeting together
with Chief Lawlor, George and John Caren. Chai~mmn McEvoy stated that the May Street park-
ing restriction will remain in effect. There was a question whether the restriction had
been approved by the State. It was proven later that it had gone to the State and State
had sent necessary permit for the parking amendment to Town Clerk for filing. Arty Wi]lis
stated that he had been advised that the other end of May Street was owned by the town...
that the B & M Pailroad s~ae years back had donated the land to the town. Selectman Guthrie
motioned Brian S. to contact the necessary people to see if it would be possible to widen
May Street on the old B & M land which would provide the necessary space for parking cf
Carleon's customers. Selectman Coady seconded the motion. Paul Donovan requested again
a 1-hour parkLug restriction in front of his furniture store. Guthrie stated it was his
opinion cr understanding that the Selec~.~e_u were to take action on the rscommendation of
· Safety Office~ Chief Lawlor..that parking would be restricted to one hour, from 8 A.M. to
6 P.N. on the Easterly side cf Main Street, from Saunders St, southerly, for a distance
of 120 feet. He also reco~mmnded "No Parking,, on Saunders Street on the southerly side,
from Main Street, for a distance of 98 feet, easterly, to end of property of Paul Donovan.
Selectman Coady stated that the area of resolution should be to widen end of May Street.
presented by Atty. Willis. Paul Donovan would like to have his request resolved, an answer
"Yes" crmNo'.' Selectman Coady stated ~11 motions should be dismissed and report would he
announced nex~ week, that he would follow Chief Iawlor's recommendations. Atty.Willis
stated he wanted a thorough investigation of parking restrictions. Coady said Chief Lawlor
had alread~ investigated from Central Sq. to Saunders Street. W~lqis wants study exp~_~ed
from Failroad Square to Sutton St. Paul Donevan stated that the three parties involved
' were present, many meetings had been a~ready convened on' the matter, wanted solution tonight
Chairman NcEvoy agreed with Doncvan. Atty. Wfq]is asked if the proposed one hour parkkqg
in front of the Colonial Shop wasl ~roper as it only involves one party's request. Guthrie
replied that Chief Lawlor was requested to make a study and report on that~ certain area.
He proposed that a study be made for cue hour parking on nlq of Main Street. We do not
· inteud to proceed until Chief Lawlor makes a study of ~ Main Street. Atty. W~lis~stated
he wanted survey made from Waverly Rd. to Sutton St. Guthrie insisted he wanted survey om,:~
,qq Main Street. Chief Lawlor stated he made a survey with Domovan and Brian Sl~qqivan in
area ia front of Donovan's ~urniture store. D cnovan requires space for loading and unload,
img zone. Patrons and harperson park a1~ day in front cf the store, ~.le they are in .
Carlsou's sc-c~lled restaurant. They also park on the corner of Saundors St. and Main St.
That iswhy is recommended the 1-hour parking in front of store. Wtlqis stated there is no
suggestion that the No Parking recommendation is a re~xlt of ~afety measures. T hat the
No Parking restriction would cause a hardship on C~rlsen. D onovan stated that because of
Oarleon's'patrons and employees parking in front of his store every day, tr~ers are
forced to double park. Selectman Coady stated W ~1~ has made many conclusions from
legal mind and do, not agree with him. Ccady motioned that s~ action he postponed until
next week, Guthrie second the motion. Guthrie then amended the motion to include a study
on the suggestion of 2 hour parking in the area; that a survey be made of mhole length
of M~*~ St. ~d Nay St. and Saunders Street. Report next week. Motion seconded.
BONDS:
The Board authorized the Town Treasurer to issue bonds in the amount of One N~.lion dollars
in anticipation of tax revenue. The Selectmen signed said bonds.
FOUE~H OF JULY CC~MITTEE:
· he Board appointed the following to serve on the anml~l 4th of July Committee: William P.
McEvoy, Chain~an - John ~hnahan, James Crane, Janes Gordon, John W. Graham, Leo Lafond,
James Noble, Daniel A. Rerke and John Thompson, Jr.
SOT.r~ WASTE DISPOSAL'
Letter advising of schedule of meetings of town officials re solid waste proposed sites.
Copies to Brian S., Bud Cyr and Ed Scanlon.
ATTY. FORD:
Letter .from Atty. Ford advised the personal day hearing will he held on April 22n. Letter
to be sent to Ford asking the Selectmen be reminded cf date of hearing, and time.
CANPB'~',T, RD.:
In answer to a petition from Nelson~Packer and other residents of Campbell Road, letters
from Planning Board and Public ~orks were received. Planning Board suggested that the matt~
be ~ ed as a Highway Department project where Mr. Cyr could obtain the necessary ease-
ments ~ the work could be done over a period of years under general upgrading of com~try
roads..Petitioners have offered to help get easements for had corners and ~-~ areas in
the roadway. Public Works plans a water main extension from Salem St. to Turnpike St. on
Campb-l~ Rd. However, a subdivision off Campbell Rd. is proposed sometime in the near
and they felt that the water main should wait until after the development is completed which
would save the town considerable money. Eopies of letters were sent to Mr. Packer.
mnu az ?, (continued)
R~EEIVED:
Petition to excavate for emergency repairs on Miflin Dr. and Osgood St. Sent to depts, for
Letter from Gulf Oil Co.advisiug 2 cent increase per gal. gasoline.
Legislative Act relative to local approval of flood plain areas. Hearing, 2/17/77, Copy to
be sent to Planning Board.
Letter from Dedham Selectmen re Chief Police salary, Brian S. to reply.
Easter Seal Coffee Day Proclamtion - March llo
Copy of letter to W. Cyr from F. Rex, Asst. to Schbol Superintendent re snow plowing.
Voc School final budget. Copy given to To~m Treasurer.
Article, with amendment, from Sandra Munroe et al. Amendment not accepted.
No~ice of Public Hearing re Parker-Ipswich Basins Report, March l, Essex Aggi. Copies to
MITRE CORP.: Planning Board, Conservation Com. and Lake Study Com.
Letter from Mitre Corp. requesting information on town site proposal for the Resource Recovery
Facility. Selectmen requested Brian S. to work with Solid ~ste Committee to
date. Joseph D'Angelo, Asst. District Engineer, will aid Brian.
CE2A:
Letter from Mayor Buckley advising of additional /~mds for special work projects. Motion
made for Brian to pursue report and reco~nend.
FI.~ ~/~KTiANC E:
Copy of letter to Fire Chief Daw re deficiencies noted during inspection of town amhulance~
Selectmen requested a letter be sent to Chief Daw requesting a copy of his letter in answer
to inspector.
HIGHWAY STATE AID:'
Letters received from Rep. Hermann and Senator Pollard stated, in reply to Brian Sulivan's
inquiries, stated that a ~ would be submitted to the legislature within two weeks which
will include two years worth of Ch. 90 funding, and if the legislature approves the program,
these funds will be available to the town for their highways this year. Article should be
placed in Warrant for acceptance of these funds.'
I~!CIPAL GARAGE:
Upon reco~nendation of Town Counsel and Garage Sub Committee, the Board voted torelease a
check in the amount of $22,000, payable to Bumbermens Mutual and Amici Construction Company.
The s~m of $3000. was' retained to finance punch list pertaining to the garage. Discussion
ensued ~hen Brian advised the Board that Frank Gelinas thought it should be $5000, instead
of $3,000. Coady thought perhaps they should hold off on the check until G'elinas could see
the punch list, but Chairman McEvoy stated that they should complete the matter as
It was so voted. .
ANDOVER BY-PASS COl/PLAINT: '
Letter from Safety Officer, Frank Dushsme, Sr., stated that he had investigated the safety
re the school children walking .on Rt. 125 to the corner of E/21side P~i. on the By-Pass. He
found the conditions poor because the state highway had not been plowed enough. He contacted
the State and meeting with the foreman, Duchame told him what was required. The snow will
be pushed back ? feet before the school children get off the bus today, February 3. The
School Bus' sign will have to be requested by the Selectmen.
TG~ REPOR~:
The Selectmen awarded the contract' to print the Annual Town Repor~ to Finn-Litho, And.over,
Mass., who had submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $2,858. Letters of thanks for
submitting their bids will~ be sent to To~n Printin~ Co., Niaman Press, Inc., Sullivan Bros.
~a~p. rint and Eagle Tribune Printing.
RECREATION APPRECIATION:
Letter of appreciation for the fine program the Recreation Council conducts every y~ear was
received from Mr. and Mrs. William I/urphy. Copy of letter will be sent to W. McE~oy, Director.
BALLOT VOTING NACHINE:
Selectman Guthrie stated that at a pass meeting, reaction was very favorable on the use of
ballot voting machines. A meeting will be held on the matter, February 9~.h, at 7 P.M.
T~N SEAL:
Motion was made to officially accept the new Town Seal. Brian to inform committee and' de-
~es~ wm.. ~e presenmea r~ '~'own omer~ mo ce held in the,~'~z~to~ic Com~n a~r~kives.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary .~**m~**~.~clerk