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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-04-13 Board of Selectmen Minutes274APRIL 13, 1981. (continued) S~h%RP£~ES POND LANDFILL: Letter received from the Highway Surveyor inviting the Selectmen to visit the above-named site on April 18, between 9 and 12 noon. He stated that the landfill area was completed to a point where he felt it would be vantageous to Town Boards and Departments to view the site and acquaint themselves with the location and intent. The long range management plan will be available for viewing at this time. Viewing of the site, he said, will give everyone a much better understanding of the full scope of the project. Bud Cyr, present at the meeting, told the Board that his dept. had worked many years to get the landfill to its present condition. At the present time, 37 acres are ready for certification to be used as a landfill. The Board voted to send copies of the invitation to members of the landfill committee. MAIN ST.INTERSECTIONS AT WATER & WAVERLY RD.: Letters received from the Police Chief, Highway Surveyor and Town Planner on the DPW suggestions to erect a Stop sign and a stop line between the driveways at the Merrimack National Bank at the Water Street intersection, They were all in favor of this recommendation. In reference to the DPW's proposal to design an island at the Waverly Road intersection, Cyr stated that he would like to meet with representatives of the DPW at this site to analyse their proposal and give them his imput to be considered in the preliminary design. The Board voted to advise DPW their approval of the Stop sign and requested a meeting with the Highway Surveyor on the pro- posed island at the Waverly Rd.-Main Street intersection. DALE ST.ONE?yAY STREET PETITION: Letters received from the Police Chief, Highway Surveyor and Fred Rex on the petition to make the short section of Dale Street, a one-way street with speed signs posted. All were in favor of the petition and the Board voted to authorize Brian to take whatever steps necessary to effect the change. Letter will be sent to the DPW for their approval and an amend- ment to the Traffic Rules and Regulations of the town will then be sent. BOXFORD STATE FOREST ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The Board received three applications for appointment to the above-named committee: Vincent Turano, John Lonqueil, Forest St. and Ronald F. McKinnon, 1025 Forest St., a banker. The Board appointed John Lonqueil, citing his interest in the area,and tabled appointing the second member required, as they would like the Public Works department contacted before a second choice is made. LAURENT CONSTRUCTION CO. A letter received from the Building Inspector advised the Board that all work contracted by Laurent Construction Co. at the Community Center barn had been completed according the the contract specifications. All work on the architect's punch list had been corrected and the contractor is now eligible for his final payment. Chairman Graham was about to sign the certificate for payment when Selectman DiFruscio objected saying the architect should inspect the work. Although the architect hadsigned the Certificate for payment, it was voted to have architect send a letter of approval of the work and when it was received, Chairman authorized to sign same. SUTTON & MAIN STREET APPRAISAL: The Board approved two appra&sals to be made for a parcel of land proposed to be acquired by the Town, owned by the Trombly Bros, for land taking necessary for proposed traffic lights and improved traffic safety at that intersection. ADVISORY BD. BUDGET-ARTICLES:' The~Board postponed discussion on Advisory Board budget and the reviewing of Articles because of lack of time. GOVERNOR KING: Letter received from Governor King which said, in essence, that all cities ~nd Towns must adhere to Proposition 2 1/2 and make the necessary cuts man- dated by it. The Board voted to receive the letter for the files. APRIL 13, 1981 (continued) 275~ STREET LIGHTING: A discussion was held on the present status of street lighting. With the Advisor5 Board only allowing $107,000 in the budget this year, it would be necessary to take out 130 street lights, 40 have been already removed. Mrs. Elsa Witzel, of Colgate Drive, was present to object to three lights in a row being taken out on Colgate Drive· She advised the Board that it made her section of the street very dark, that she had been burglarized and that she was afraid to go out at night since the lights had been removed. She was told that individuals could pay for the street light themselves. The Board promised her that they would view her section of the street after the meettng~ Board alsm advised her that individuals could have the street lights turned ~a~k on for the ~installation cost of $25 plus cost of lighting which would 'probably be $70· Yearly cost would be about $95.00 which could be shared by residents in the vicinity. The suggestion that all street lights be shut off between the hours of 1 A.M. and 5 A.M. was brought up. Brian said it was being looked into. The Board discussed the requests to have street lights turned back on and requests for new street lights. Chairman Graham stated the new street lights would have to be tabled and asked Selectman McEvoy and Brian what procedure they were going to follow about the elimination of the required number of street lights to keep within the budget. Selectman McEvoy and Brian will go out at night and expect to have a report for the Board in three weeks. Selectman DiFruscio stated that residents could be notified that their street light was going to be taken out and they could be advised of the option of paying for it themselves. Se~ ctman Salisbury requested Brian to contact the electric company to check out and clarify the billing procedure. Selectman Joyce also requested the lighting regulation checked out. NESCW CONTRACT: A lengthy discussion ensued on the contract for U.O.P. to construct a megiona] solid waste plant in North Andover. The cost per ton was brought up. Brian reported that they have the support of the administration to adjust the cost per ton. Although the problem of the access road and the necessary landfill has not been solved, to date, the solid waste personnel assured the Board that eger~ effort is being.ma~e.a~d-~ill continue until these two items are ex- pedited. Selectman DiFruscio stated %hat there were two many questions un- answere~, that he did not want to cou~mit the town to a contract until said item~.were resolved. Chairman Graham stated that to delay signing the contrac wouid, be not in the best interests of the town, that the U..O.P. contract was the best choice the town has and, if they didn't %ign it, other communities would not sign up. The Solid Waste committee has been working on the for.th~ 1.ast~&x-years resolving all the problems ~ith men with the exp n~ede~'~in solid waste plants. Selectmen Salisbury and McEvoy concurred with the Chairman that, without a show of support now would delay the project in- deflni~ely. Selectman 3oyce made the motion to enter into the service agree- m~.wi~h U.O.P and to authorize the Chairman to sign the contract. Vote was ~-l'~.Selectman DiFruscio opposed· It was also voted to have Brian discuss matter of tonmage with the' U.O.P. officials and Bud Cyr after the Agenda was concluded. Audi Audio, Bureau of Solid Waste, expressed the thanks of all tho~e involved for the .Board's show of confidence with the sig~ing of the con- ~ tract. 7'S~electman DiFruscio.' called for a bried executive~session after the meeting. It.was so voted. . ' ,~C ~lzce i~'. Letarte, Secr~etary ***~*********** lerk