HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-02-02 Board of Selectmen MinutesFEBRUARY 2, 1981 24'7
The Board of Selectmen held their regular m6eting on this date with all mem-
bers present; Selectmen Thomas J. McEvoy, Charles A. Salisbury, R~ph R.
Joyce, R. Louis DiFruscionwith Chairman Johu W. Graham presiding. The minute:
and warrant were approved as submitted.
JURORS:
The following persons were drawn for Jury duty all for March 2 Sitting:
Newburyport: John L. Stevenson, 11 Bixby Ave...Lawrence: Dawn Delgarda, 5
Elm Ct., Doreen H. Drigian, 13 Chapin Rd .... Salem: Louis Swenke, 210 Andove:
Street, Augustine J. Loneran, 1 Baunan Dr., Joan Keegan, 1 Martin Ave.
ADJUDICATiON-LISA LANE:
It was.the unanimous vote of the Board to adjudicate a portion of Lisa Lane
as a Town Way, and to enter the Article in the Town Meetin~ warrant for
acceptance by the Town. A permanent draina§e easement will be deeded to the
Town and the Public Works will correct any deficiencies caused by sewer con-
REVENUE SHARING HEARING:. structton.
A hearing was held for the purpose of obtaining oral and/or written comments
for citizens as to possible uses of General Revenue SharingFundsfor the 1981-
1982 Town Budget. The Town expects the sum of $324,664 during fiscal year 82
end presently has on hand the amount of $73,824. It was an unanimous vote
to accept the present uses.
STREET NAMED:
The Selectmen approved the name of the street for Prescott Village...to be
tailed, "Stacy Drive%" Letter to be sent to the Police, Fire, Highway, Publi,
Works 'departments and to the Board of Assessors, Planning Board and Town
advisin§ them of the name. Motion on the vote to name the street was 4 in
the affirmative, one in the negative (Selectman S~ isbury).
REGIONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM:
Letter received from Chief Donnelly statin~ he was very much in favor of
participation in a project involving a re§ional computer system for the
departments of Amesbury, Andover, Billerica, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill
Lawrence, Lowell, Methuen, Newburyport, North Reading, Salisbury, Topsfield,
Tyngsborough and Salem, N.H. ~e advised that a "statement of interest"should
be sent to David Clayman % Computer Center, Methuen High School. The vote
was unanimous to Join the computer system.
POLE REAI{ING:
A hearing was set for February 23, 1981, at ~:30 P.M. on a petition to instal'
1 Pole (remove 1 pole) near Wiley Court. Abutters will be so notified.
voc S NOOL BUDGET:
Notice from the ~oc School stated that the peeltminary budget was also the
Sinai budget. The Budget was approved by a ~-l.vote; DiFruscio~:a negative
vote.
EssEx COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD:
The Selectmen unanimously voted to appoint Selectmen Ralph R. Joyce to repre-
~ent~the Town of North Andover on the Essex County Advisory Board. Mayor
Levesgue, Salem, Mass. will be so notified.
BOY SCOUTS-C.CENTER:
The Board approved the request of Boy Scout Troop 89 to use the Co,unity
Center on Tuesday e~enings.
S.C.GUARD APPOINTMENT:
At the recommendation of Chief Donnelly, the Board appointed Grace Mtstretta,
a Reserve School Crossing Guard, effective immediately.
LETTER OF APPRECIATION:
Letter received from James Ronan, 875 Forest St. expressin~ his thanks and
and appreciation for astreet liEht installed in the area of Sharpener's
and the Selectmen's efforts towards establishing a State Park in the area.
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HILLSIDE ROAD:
Letter received from Sherman Eidleman re the Selectmen's request to have
the District represented at the Hillside Road hearin§, February 2,to
support the counter proposal of the District to eliminate traffic accidents
at the intersection of Hillside Rd. and Rt. 114. He stated that, due to~
budgetary restraints and Department restrictions to that effect, a repre-
sentative could not attend the hearing.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS:
Letter from Sherman Eidleman advised the Board that the traffic control
signals located at the intersection of Rt. 125 at M~ssach~setts Ave. and
Rt. 114 a'c Peters Street are scheduled to be reconstructed. Funds.for'
these projects will be allotted in the Fall of 1981. Once the new Traffic
Control systems are operating, it should result in a more efficient system
eliminating congestion resulting from non-operational lights.
HILLSIDE ROAD HEARING:
A hearing was held on the State's counter proposal to eliminate traffiC.
accidents at the intersection of Hillside Road and Rt. ll&. At a previous
meeting, Mike Schena had proposed an island be constructed at the intersec-
tion of Hillside Road and Rt. ll&. Vehicles could not make "U" turn or
turn left...they must keep right and make right turn only. The State's
counter proposal recommended the placement of barrels with signs on a trial
basis and, if proven effective, a permanent type island could be installed;
Eidleman stated that the Town's proposal for the immediate installation of
an island may satisfy the crossing hazard from Hillside Road and eliminate
cross, collision type accidents, but it would cause other type accidents...
Motorists will at ettempt to make "U" turns at the ends of the island or
some other place along Rt. 114. Cars might drive onto the island and, after
hitting the island, vehicles would be directed into the path of other vehicles.
The District Engineerin§ personnel and Boston Office do not support the
immediate island concept. He stated that several telephone calls fro~
residents of Rt. 114 and Hillside Road were against the island proposal,'".
Several residents were present to object to the island proposal. Ed
Hame1 said it would be like buildin~ a monster out in the road..cars will
hit island and slam into his house. Robert Kent said island will cause
more problems. Hsmel said lights should be installed. B~samo, school
bus driver, said he would not be able to make turns with the school busses,
it would be imposstble...he must cross Turnpike Street...An island would
create havoc...satd to install Ii§hts. Brian S. advised them that the' ~
State had ruled out li§hts, that they would be to near the corner trs'f'fic .
lights. Peter Aziz said lights only solution. Mr. Hay~ Chestnut Street
is least safe street in Town, that it is used as a by-pass to avoid.the
corner traffic lights...street should be residential, not a highway...
school busses $o down Chestnut Street 50 miles per hour. Paul Manning;
said an impact study of heavy traffic on Hillside Road should beamade.
Chris Newnas of Hillside Road stated that his son;~rly hit bylcar, that
Hillside Road traffic is terrible..somethtn§ should be done about the car~
and barrel barrier might be the answer. Bud Cyr said lights are the
solution. Selectman-Joyce said island will eliminate speed of cars and
no crossing Turnpike Street. MaGary stated island would create a death
trap and asked how would island be lit up? Joh~Willis stated that the
stroh§est argument for this kind of concept is that the island can be
erected over night and the island would eliminate a large amount of traffic
on Hillside Road. Selectman Salisbury said, as no lights are available
there were four alternatives but island was best bet. Rep. Hermann stated'
that he will set up a meeting with the DPH Tetthe decision of this hearing.
Selectman MzEvoy sated that Mike Schena's plan, installation.of an is]land,
is the best plan for ssfety's sake. Lights are the best answer, but
island was cheaper and could be installed sooner. He made s motion to
have an island installed, seconded by Selectman Joyce and the vote was
unanimous.
TOWN MEETING: ;
The Selectmen discussed their Articles for Town Meetin~ and closed the
Warrant.
LANDFILL:
Letter received re Sharpner~s Rd. landfill. Referred to Bud Cyr for
comment. Selectmen will wait for Mr. Cyr's report before inquiries are
Februar 2 1981 (co,ttnued)
REPRESENTATIVE J. HEP. MA~N: 249
Letter received from Rep. Hermann, who was also present at the meeting.
In the letter he advised the Selectmen that he hace contacted his legislative
counsel and requested that he draw up a bill re the penalty of vehicle
drivers losing her/his driving license due to drunken driving. When bill is
completed he will bring it to the Board for.their signatures.
On the Missile Site~. he stated that he had contacted Gilbert Bliss and made
and appointment with him for the purposes of expediting the proposed park at
the missile site. He had notified Senator Pollard's Office also to meet with
them on January 30~h..3At.the meeting, he said it was difficult to get any
more'money from the state for the park, but will do everything they can to
get:the necessary funding. Chairman Graham asked if the State Police are
Patrbll~ihg the area and Hermann replied that there was a 2 1;2 repercussion.
Selectmen DiFruscio asked what other s~enues can the Selectmen take? People
Who 0wn~d land and pay taxes on same could donate the land for the park. It
was asked what they,?are doing to keep trespassers out. It was commented that
the Town could redeem land not owned for the park. Selectmen DiFruseiou
suggested that the three towns pool salary of policemen to patrol the missile
site area. Rep..Hermann stated that Radlo, when contacted, stated that the
Public~.Works no longer have overtime that he would meet with the Selectmen
and Rep.'H~rmann anytime during the daytime to discuss the problems of Rt
PENS ION ' PLAN:
The possiblity of the Town having their own Pension Plan was brought up.
are 208 employees. Brian was requested to research the various T owns.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
AUCTIONEER~'~S LICENSE:
Application received from Gregory May ~24arketing Club, Merrimack College,
for~an Auctioneer's license to conduct an auction at the colle§e in May. The
application was referred to Chie~ Donnelly for commentl
APProved: AppliCation for a 1-day liquor license for the Law. Gen. Hospital
Hospital Aid Association affair at the B.U. Conference Center, Feb. 13th, wit
the stipulation that a police officer be present.
J;J~,BOYLE:
John J. Boyle, Owner of the J.J. Boyle Restaurant, was present at the meetin
at the request of the Licensing Board to clarify his status and the Status
· of_his license. Mr. Boyle stated that he was the sole owner of the es'
ment, the stock and license, but~ because of his extensive illness, he had
requested Dan Trfacanti, Jr. to assist him in managing the restaurant. He
went on to state that because, he missed orspayment, the bank had closed his
restaurant on Friday and he had no alternative but to file bankruptcy.under
Chapter 11, a new bankruptcy code (10-1-79~ that prohibits any bank from
closing the restaurant. Under theaausptces of the U.S. Federal Court, J.J.
Boyle is. recognized as the owner and the chief officer, manager of the res-
taurant and the reorganization of the Doyle restaurant tndebtness is in pro-
gress. The restaurant has reopened. He stated that the publicity in the
paper'~gave.the wrong impression.(that Erafacanti had purchased the stock.)
Boyle did not get approval from the bank to transfer the stock so has not
applied from the Licensing Board for transfer of the stock. No sale of the
Stock or license can be executed until a court order is obtained. Selectman
Graham read Boyle the record of the police when they went down to the' restau-
rant over the weekend .... the report recorded the statement that the re~
had changed hands. Boyle said the report was not quite accurate, that he was
the sole owner. It wa~ voted to take the matter Under advisement. Mr. Boyle
was thanked for appearing.
The Selectmen met for s work session on this date~ Chairman Graham,
men Salisbury, DiFruscio present. McEvoy ill and Joyce at a class.
Select-
The Board held a meeting with the School Committee and Advisory Committee to
discuss proposition 2 1/2 and Union negotiations.
The Chairman of the School Committee stated the concern of the Committee
that they know exactly where they stand on their budget and what the bottom
line will be. .The Executive Secretary indicated that the estimated figures
prepared a few months ago are no longer valid because of large increases in
water and sewer rates voted recently, a large increase in free cash, and
several other factors. The new estimates, which will be available by the e
end of the week, will be a substantial plus figure rather than negative...
The Board then voted unanimously to go into executive session with ~e School
Committee and Advisory Committee to discuss Union negotiations. , ·
The Board came out of exective session to announce that no action~w~
w~taken.
Mr. & Mrs. Rizza of Robinson Ct. came in to request a.street light'and-,, i.
police assistance tc curb a dangerous vandalism problem. Someone Was
continually shooting metal ball bearings at their house. Voted to.alert
the police and also investigate the need for an additional street lt'ght~'''
FEBRUARY 15 1981 . ..:'
Health, Highway.-
A special meeting of the Boardwas held with the Board of .
Surveyor and Landfill Committee.
All the parties discussed the status of the Sharpner's Pond Rd. landfill'.
Generally, all parties agreed with the list of materials which would'be
allowed. This list excluded asphalt shingles, and plastics. It was voted
to agree to have Gelinas draw up a Memorandum of Agreement between:the~"'
Board of Health, Highway Surveyor and Selectmen, to request a modified.'
permit from DEQE.
Relative to the current status of the Holt Rd. landfill and solid waste. ·
in general, the Board discussed with the Highway Surveyor the problem'.
Bud reported that the State was working with LEA to revise the plans, a
meeting has been scheduled with Middleton's consultatnt, and he is propo-
sing some restrictions o~ the landfill to the Board of Health for their
action. After further discussion the Board voted unanimously to request''
the Solid Waste Committee (Bud, Ed Scanlon and Brian~ to report on the
alternative solid waste solutions by the end of June'.
Bud Cyr then requested permission to sell the 10-15 cord of wood he has
stored at the Sharpner's Pond Rd. landfill. Unanimousl~y_~oted to authorize