HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-01-09 Board of Selectmen MinutesJAN. 3, 1978 (continued) ~.~
Received a copy af an inter-departmental memo from the Highway Surveyor to the Building
Inspecter, re: alleged violations of by-law.
ACH]N: rec'd copy of contract from Fred Achin for appraisal report f~r Campion
properby. Board noted there was a 6/screpency in the amount of compensatiun. Voted
to change language to read: "a sum not to exceed $4000." Administrator ment~aed
there should be provision that appraissl report will meet specifications ~quired to
receive federal funding. Board voted to include that provision.
Licensing
Application for Auctioneer's license, Town-Wide, from David Axelrod, 17 Poor St.., N.And
accepted subject to payment of fee.
Application for Auctioneer's license, Town-Wide, from Joseph Axel~od, 17 Poor St.,N.And
accepted subject to payment of fee.
Application for. ten,cai of Class II license from Andrew Cashman, 4 Nain St. accepted
subject to payment of fee and with s~.me restrictions as to limitation of cars.
Application for renewal of Class II license from Edward J. Marsan, 1060 Osgood St., and
transfer of license from 79 Chickering Rd. to 1060 Osgood St. accepted and transfer
subject to the payment of fee and same restriction on limitation of cars.
Catherine J. Foley, acting Secretapy
Clerk
The Board of Selectmen held their regular m ' . ' date with two
members present; Selectman Joseph A..Guthrie, John F. Coady, Chairman.
Selectmen Thomas J. McEvoy was absent due to illness. The warrant was
approved as submitted.
HEARING: JOEY'S
Selectmen Guthrie read letter from Dept.of Corporations and Taxation re-
questing a hearing to show cause for the suspension of license. Nicholas
B. Debitetto from Dept. Corp. and Taxation was present. Guthrie motioned
to take the letter under advisement, and make a.decision at the next
meeting. No representation from Joey's.
BEVERLY ST.. PARKING SITUATION
Residents from Beverly St. were present to state their complaint on a
problem parking situation on their street. Mark Disalvo was present to
speak for 'the group. Chairman Coady stated the problems of. the Highway
Surveyor and some safety factors. Selectman Guthrie motioned to make
the sidewalk situation on Beverly St. permissable and institute the same
policy'as last yr.(cars must be moved during snow seorms), and make it
a regular part of the yearly ban. So moved.
. JURORS
I juror for Lawrence, and 2 jurors for Salem were to be drawn tonight.
'Town' Clerk was not in the building, so Board authorized Sel. Guthrie
io'draw on Tuesday. Mr. Guthrie could not make it in on Tuesday, so
Mr. McEvoy drew the jurors on Wednesday, with officer David'Rand present.
'Salem: .~Peter J. Torrissi, 35 Sawyer Rd.; Carol A. Murphy, 130 Moody S~.
Lawrence: Edward R. Mallory, 57 Lincoln St. both are to report Feb.6
ORDER OF TAKING, MISSILE SITE ROAD
A letter was received from Donald F. Smith, Esq., enclosing the Order of
Taking of the properties on Missile Site Road which has been duly recorded
at the registry of deeds and returned to the late Mr. Salisbury's registry
of d~eds. The Order was accepted for our files.
TOWN ACCOUNTANT APPOINTMENT:
The Board voted unanimously to appoint Joseph Willis to the position of Town Accountant,
effective February 1, 1978. Present Town Accountant, David Roche, is retiring as of Januar
30, 1978. Mr. Willis volunteered to work with the the present accountant, at no cost, to
become familiar with the work. Mr. Willis, presently holding the position of Veteran's Agent
will resign from the Job. Motion made to advertise for candidates for the Veteran's Agent
position as soon as possible.
POLICE ASSOCIATION FINAL OFFER:
Notice was received of the date of the first hearing for Final Offer Arbitration which '~fll
be on Friday, February 10, 1978, in the Tol,n H~ll, at 10 a.m. The Board voted to authorize
Mr. Ford to request Mr. Joseph Sweeney to act as the town's arbitrator.
~ECEIVED:
Letter from Mass. Water Resources Commission re hearings on water pollution control.
Letter from MVPs re Selectmen to designate a representative to attend TPAG meetings.
Letter from Commission Against Discrimination re Fair Housing guidelines. Brian to
and. report back to Board.
$oetic. e .from Cet.a ,re. nell.' Job .openings.. Bri.an to compile Job description for 2~, ~._.
ermmss~on gran~ea ~o ~. ~ng~and Orien~eerang Club to use Town Forest, Jan. se Analyst
Catherine Foley, Acting Secretary **~-m~m~~x, .~Clerk