HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-01-10 Board of Selectmen Minutes ~.~ JANURAY 10, 1983 (continued)
JOHN RIZZO - traffiq requests:
Letter from John Rfzz0, D.M.D- 300 Foster Street, advised the Board that a section of Foster Street
is a public safety hazard, specifically, the area between #216 to #312 which, is ~ windy, unlit roadway.
He stated that many travellers go at a high rate of speed endangering the li~sof the children living
there. There are 3 blind corners also in this area which intensifies this danger. He requested that
street lights be installed on poles 3397,3398,3399 and 3400. He also requested installation of appro.~
priate safety mgns. "Slow-Children", sharp curves, etc. to mark this problem area. The Board
voted unanimously to send a copy of the letter to Chief Donnelly requesting his recommendations on
the above requests and to have his police department make spot checks for speeders to the extent
possible. They also requested Brian Sullivan to evaluate where the best street lighting should be on
.Foster Street. They said that two street lights should be enough.
HUD APPROVAL -EXTENSION ON REHAB GRANT:
Letter received from Director of the Community Planning and Development Division advising the
Board that they had approved the Town's request for an extension of the 1980 block-grant
program until July ', 1983. They expect that an adequate staff to run the program will be
hired prompltly. HoD expects all funds to be expended and work to be completed by the end of
July, 1983 and no further extensions will be granted. An audit of all of the Town's CD Block
Grants should be submitted to HUD no later than May 31, 1983, the audit covering the period
from Januay 1, 1981 to Devember 31, 1982. The Board voted to have the Assistant Building
Inspector , Joseph Rodowski, to fill the duties of Housing Rehab Specialist 4 days a week. A
screening committee will be appointed to interview applications for the remaining positions, in-
cluding Director, and all applications to be in by January 24th.
FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM:
Two letters received from the Federal Emergency Management Agency relative to the the flood
insurance program. The letters have already been sent out to the Planning Board and the
Conservation Commission so that they can get started on the preparation of any articles that
may be necessary. The Board voted to receive the letters.
PERSONNEL ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVAL:
The MMA hired by the Personnel Board to do job evaluations of all administrative positions in
Town requested that the Board appoint a Committee to review their work as they progress.' The
Committee should include a representative from all involved with the results of the stUdy'which
would include the following: 1) Personnel Board, 2) Advisory Committee, 3) Selectmen's
designees (2) and ~) Personnel Board's employee representative be appointed. It was unani-
mously voted to send letters to the above asking for representatives and to advertise for
designees of the Selectmen.
OLD CENTER PARKING:
Letter received from Howard M. Thomson citing the need for more and better parking spaces at
the Drummond Playground and Community Center. He had suggested that angle parking be
provided on Johnson Street along the playground. The Board voted to refer the matter to the
Town Planner to draw up an article .for the Town Warrant after submitting it to the Board and
~the Community Center Trustees.
NESWC FINANCING:
Board received letter from Tom Taylor, from Ropes & Gray, outlining the notice requirements
for the hearing to approve the amendment to the IDFA bond issue changing the amount from
$190 million to $197 million. It was voted to hold the hearing either on January 31, 1983 or
February 7, 1983.
THIRD FIRE STATION:
Letter received from the Fire Engineers requested the Selectmen appoint a committee to prepare
a detailed proposal for a third fire station. The purpose of this committee, in detail, would be
to prepare for submlssion to the Town Meeting a detailed proposal, including specific construction
and land acquisition costs, manpowere costs, bonding, etc. for the construction of the third fire
station. The Board voted unanimously to have the committee consist of the following as suggested
for future construction of the third fire station but not this year. The Town cannot afford the
costs at this time. The committee will consist of the Fire Chief and members of the Board of Fire
Engineers, two members of the 1980 Ad Hoc Committe for the third fire station, Community.
Development Director, Town Planner and members as selected by the Selectmen. This would
be a standing, permanent Ad Hoc Committee.
APPROVED REQUESTS:
American Legion walk for youth. Kiwanis bike race in North Andover, June 12th.
Proclamation for United Cerebral Palsy Week, June 16-22.Merrimack Valley E.M.S. designated as
the regional council in the Merrimack Valley.
ELEVATOR INSPECTION CONTRACT APPROVAL:
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to renew the elevator inspection contract for the next
two years with the stipulation the inspection rates would remain frozen for the next two years.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT:
Lisa Ruben, Acting C.D. Director, reported that 75% of the plans had been completed for off-
street parking, that the DPW were reviewing the plans, 100% will be completed by March, 1983.
Three steps have to be taken. 1) Town has to have drainage easement. 2) Need land taking
plan drawn, up. 3) ~lhe easement, at no cost, will be granted. After considerable discussion
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COMMDN[TY DEVELOPMENT REPORT (continued)
took place on off-street parking it was voted to have Lisa pursue parking at the bottom of
Main Street; The Off Street parking Grant would pay for the cost of the land-taking.
Lisa requested the following action: Each member of the Board of Selectmen select one individ-
ual who will make up an applicant review commitee. The applicant review committee shall be
responsible for screening applications for the Director's position as well as the Housing Rehab-
ilitation Manager's position. Approximately five candidates will be selected to be interviewed
the Board of Selectmen. She also requested the Board authorize the chairman to sign
ment #2 to Basic Services Agreement betweemthe Town of North Andover, MA and City Design
Collaborative. Bids will go out in May. ~[he Selectmen requested that the architect come to
a Selectmen's Meeting to explain his plans. It was unanimously voted to have a letter placed
in the Personnel file commending Lisa Ruben for the exceptional job she has done as Acting
Community Development Director and has the Selectmen's thanks and deep appreciation for her
fine and persorvering work.
EXECUTIVE SECRETAR~ RESIGNATION:
Letter received from Brian Sullivan, Executive Secretary to the Board of Selectmen, advising
them that he would be resigning from his position as Executive Secretary effective January 21,
1983. He stated that after serving in this position for six and one-half years, he felt it was
necessary for his own professional development to make a change. He stated that he had
accepted the position of Deputy Executive Secretary in the Town of Brooldine. He believed
was the right move for him at this point in his career. The demographics and issues of the
Brcokline community are much different than North Andover's and offer a challenging
opportunity. He stated that he would be available to .the Board, as time permits, to answer
questions that may arise over the next several months conce~ng issues the office has been
involved with.
Chairman Salisbury stated that he, for one,looks at this resignation with mixed emotions. The
Town wKl be hard pressed to get along without Brian. He wished him all the luck in the world.
Selectmen Joyce echoed Chairman Salisbury's remarks but said it was in the best interests of
Brian that he moved on and upward in his career and wished him the best of luck. Brian
said he appreciated the words of Chairman Salisbury.and submitted an ad for the position.
It was voted to advertise two Sundays in the Boston Globe and once in the Beacon brochure.
In the Globe, January 16th and February':13,.%t~ In the Beacon, February 10th. Allappllcations
to be received by February l?th. A screening eommitte~will be appointed and report back
to the Board February 28~h or March 7th.
LICENSING:
The following license applications are all renewals for they year 1983. Approved.
Common Vietu:aller: Yum Yum Shop, Joe Giles Market, Farmer's Market.
Clas~ II: Giard's Auto Service, Robert Cipro.
Coin-operated machines: I{. of C. Association, Merrimack Valley Motor Inn, Jilly's Restaurant
Boston Ski Hill.
Auctioneer's: Joseph and David Axeirod, Valerie B. Langeliar.
Merrimack College:
Reverend G~11{n, Director of Student Activities met with the Selectmen to present a set of rules
and the operational poli~y they have for the students at Merrimack College ' with
.the Last Class Pub at the college.' The Board commended him on the policy and the
job he is doing.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary *******************
Clerk