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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1983-06-21 Board of Selectmen MinutesJUNE 21, 1983 (continued) STORAGE ROOM RENOVATION: John Bohenko advised the Selectmen that Joseph Sstlak, new Housing Rehab Manger will begin working for the Town of North Andover and it is anticipated that a Director of Community Devel- opment will be hired. This means that there will be at least 5 people working for the CD office and needing office space. To date, 6 individuals are working in one office which is not conducive to a good working environment. He requested that the Selectmen authorize Lisa Ruben to develop estimates on the cost of renovating the storage room that abuts the bathroom. Once renovated, this room could be used as additiona office space for the CD staff. Funding for the renovations could come from the CD program. If the Selectmen approve the plan, it will be necessary to that all departments remove any records that they have stored in that area. In the near future, Bohenko plans to have a department head meeting to discuss various subjects and will be requested at that time to remove any materials that they have stored in this room. The Selectmen:~6t~d have J. Bohenko proceed with the storage room renovation and have Lisa report back on the funding. OFFICE HELP - SELECTMEN::' J. Bohenko advised the Board that a full-time Secretary will be needed by at least August 1st. Karen Robertson will be working only two days for a short .time and then will be out most probably for six months because of her pregnancy. Board authorized J. Bohenko to advertise for applicants to fill this position. FIRE STATION ELECTRICAL WIRING: The Board voted to approve the use of the balance of the amount, $2100, remaining i Article 37'82 for electrical wiring in the Fire Station. Rulings were favorable from Town Counsel and Town Accountant, saying the funds could be used because both building were attached. HOUSING SPECIALIST: The Board unanimously approved the hiring of Joseph Sstlak, Housing Specialist, in the Community Devolopm~nt Office for the Town of North Andovar. Mr. Satlak lives in Gloucester, Mass. LANDFILL UPDATE: The Board was reminded that, at the June 6th meeting, Bud Cyr indicated that his 'department needed additional technical assistance in addressing many of DEQE's concerns which.they outlined in a letter dated April 19, 1983 to the Selectmen. Cyr requested that the Selectmen Hire an engineering firm to help his department develop a long-term plan of operation that will aSs~ir'e full compliance with the requirements of DEQE. At the Board's request, John Bohe~ko re- search the possibility of having the Bureau of Solid Waste pay for this technical assistance. In accordance with Sec. 3 of an option agreement that was entered into by the Town of North Andover and the Dept. of.Environmental Management, the Town is soley responsible for operating the landfill in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and administrative orders except l:hose relating to closure of the landfill. Therefore, the Town is responsible for funding any consultant services that would provide technical assistance in the area of operation of the landfill. J. Bohenko requested that an engineering firm, LEA of Boston, Mass., develop a proposal for the Town on the proper operation of the landfill and to provide a' cost estimate on services in the areas of operational supervision per DEQE regulations, topographical surveys, estimate of current life expectancy, and monitoring and assistance while meeting with the DEQE and the Bureau of Solid Waste. 'At this date, proposal has not been received. The Selectman voted to have J. Bohenko pursue the matter. AIR CONDITIONERS": - · John Bohenko reported that Town Clerk, Town Account and the Selectmen's Office have defunct air conditioners. Two options: 1) Have repairman determine if the old air condition- ing unit could be repaired. 2) Replaee the air eonditiong units whioh would cost approximately $1300-$1500. Cost would be taken out of the Town Building Expense account. The Board struoted John to see if the air cOnditioners could be repaired. If notrep..a.~.ab, le, purchase 2 air oonditioners from F84 funds. WATER MAIN DESIGN: The Board discussed an amendment to the Vanasse]Hangen:contract. J.D'Angelo stated that the scope of the early systems had increased and entitled to $1500 for the design of the water main that had been added. It was unanimously voted to approve the sum of $1500 for design of the water main. BOAT RAMP: qbe site of the boat ramp, where and how much it would cost was discussed. The Kcndrik property was mentioned and Bud Cyr said it consisted of 3½ acres. Cyr stated that .the ' boat ramp would roughly cost $36,000. The Board voted to authorize ii. Bohenko to look into the possibility of acquiring the Kendr.ik land for the boat ramp and land of the Gr. Lawrence Sanitary District. Also to contact Bud Cyr to see if cost of'boat' ramp~ could be reduced. Lisa Ruben said she would develop a series of proposals re the Kendrick land. Lisa also advised a hearing would held on the 3rd year of CDBG program on July 5, 1983, at 7:30 p.m. The Board of Selectmen held %kelt regular meetingI on this date. Selectmen Ralph IL. Joyce, Christine M. Smith, Thomas J. McEvoy were present with Chairman Charles A. Salisbury pre- siding. Selectman 3ohn W. Grah~{~ was also present. ' BLOCK PARTY: Selectman Joyce presented a request for permission to block of Beacon Hill Blvd, from Mass. Ave. to the Atkinsen School yard on July 4, 1983 from 5 p.m. to midnight for a block party. This permission was requested by John O'Connell, 145 Beacon Hill Blvd. Letters received from the Fire, Police and 4th of July Committee stated that they hsd no objections to the permit. It was voted unanimously to grant the permit. ~ERGENCY MEETING . :hairman Salisbury stated that he called this meeting tonight at the request of the present Town Counsel who questioned the procedure of this Board in regard to the appointment of Town Counsel which will take place tonight. At the last Selectmen's meeting he announced to the four members prsont that he would continue the traditions that had taken place as long as he was a member of the Board that the Chairman of the Board votes as he sees fit unless he receives different directions from a majority of the Board. For the five years he has served on the Board of Selectmen there never has been a ballot and I guess, he said, that procedure doesn't satisfy Willis so he thought it best that the the Board go through the ballot procedure tonight. Selectman Joyce made a motion that the Chairman place a vote in .favor of Mr. Willis. Motion second_e.d by Se~c~m, an McEvgy: .~ C,h,~..m,.a~, asked if there was any d~scussion. There being none, onairman ~,.isoury s~a~e(~ ~na~ ne al~ not want to go on record as opposed to Town Counsel at this point but we have in front of us a candidate other than John Willis and the candidate ought to be interviewed. Selectman Joyce commented that the applicant did not have the experience of the present Town Counsel. The vote taken was 2-2, deadlock. Chairman Salisbury voted "present." Attorney McLellan was interviewed. Joyce and McEvoy for Willis Smith for Atty. McClellan, Salisbury voted "present. TOWN COUNSEL APPOINTMENT: Nine members of the 10 man committee designated to appoint Town Counsel were present. Discussion ensued about the majority of votes needed to appoint Town Counsel. As nine members were. present six votes would be needed for eith man to be appointed. Ballots were distributed and Chairman Salisbury stated that they place their vote on the card and initial same as required. The first vote total was 4 votes for Willis, 2 for McClellan and 3 voted "present. The second vote total was Willis, 3 votes..McLellan, 1 vote 5 members voting "present." As a majority vote was not reached a Town Counsel was not appointed. It was voted to convene on Wednesday, June 29tk lat 7:30 p.m. JUNE 21, 1983. The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members present except Selectman Graham who was out of the country on business. Present were Selectman Ralph R. Thomas J. McEvoy, Christi~e~ M. Smith with Chairman Charles A. Salibury presiding. The warrant was approved as submitted. R. LOUIS DIFRUSIO: Mr. DiFruscio was present at the invitation of the Board to accept a plaque in appreciation for his work during his three years as a Selectman .... he did not run for reelection this year. Chairman Salisbury commended him for his work as a Selectman. Louis thanked the Board and said they were doing a.good job. PLANNING BOARD APPOINTMENT: Members of the Planning Board and Selectmen interviewed five applicants to fill the vacancy of the Planning Board caused by the resignation of James McDonough. Appointed was Attorney John A. James, 98 Greer/e Street who w1~1 have to run for reelection in 1986. James had 5 votes.. Linda Farnum received 2 votes. One vote was received by James DiAngelo and Robert Hermann. Kenneth Hilton did not receive any votes. ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: iThe annual appointments were made according to the persons listed with the fol~owing exceptions: Gas Inspector was removed from the Selectmen's list of appoint, ments as, according to Town CounsE (Ch. 142, Sec. 11) the Gas Inspector is appointed by the Budding Inspector. Charles Manzi was added to the Cable TV Committee, John Cushing removed as. a Fence Viewer. Selectman McEvoy motioned to postpone the appointment of the Special Police Officers until he submitted a list who wish to be appo![nted. It was so voted. Appointments will be listed on another page. PLAYGROUND INSTRUCTORS: A list of playground instructors appointed by the Recreational Council was submitted for approval of the Board. It was so approved and received. MAIN STREET SPEEDING: Letter and reports received from Police Chief Sullivan on excessive speeding on Main and Sutton Streets. He said that 11 citations had been given out for excessive speed, average s, peed is 30 mph on Main St. from Osgood Street to Main and Water Streets. Flats Bridge area seems to present no problem. Officers sent there throughout the day and early night reported very few violators. No double parking was observed. Surveillance shall be 'continued in both locations. ,t74 ...... '" ANNUAL APPOINTMENTS: 'JUNE 21, 1983. EXECUTIVE' SECRETARY John P. Bohenko (1985) TOWN INSPECTORS Inspector of Buildings - Charles H. Foster Asst. Building Inspector - Joseph Rajewski Electrical Insptector - John J. Thompson Asst. Electrical Inspector - Terrance Joyce Asst. Gas Inspector - William Geremia Animal Inspector - Robert V. Atwood, DVM The Gas Inspector is appointed by the Building Inspector according to Town Counsel who quotes Chapter 142, Section 11. The part-time Gas Inspector is also exempt from Civil Service law according to Chapter 767, Section 21, Acts of 1981. SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES (1984) Ernest J. Roberts, Jr. - Provisional HISTORICAL COMMISSION ( 3 yrs.) Louisa M. King (1986) Anna C. Howes (1986) SOLID WASTE STUDY COMMITTEE (1984) William A. Cyr, Highway Surveyor Edward J. Scanlon, Board of Health John p. Bohenko, Board of Selectmen RECREATIONAL COUNCIL (1984). William p. McEvoy, Chairman Louis Detora William C. Lafond Augustine McDonald Herbert Toomey John J. Driscoll William Boutillier Richard Sharer CONSERVATION COMMISSION: (3 yrs.) Arthur Resca (1986) Henry Fink (1986) CAPITAL BUDGET COMMITTEE ( 3 yrs.) E. William Hansen (1986) COMMUNITY ACTION COMMMITTEE (1984) Joseph Morkeski William P. McEvoy CABLE TV COMMITTEE (1984) John Robinson, Chairman George Dague Richard Gacioch John E. Bellofatto Joseph C. Nahill Charles Manzi T_OWN REPORT COMMITTEE (1984) Raymond Maynard Lois Cusing Ida E. Harwood Margaret P. Lawlor Ma~tha Salisbury Karen Robartson .MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION (1984) Gayton Osgood, Alternate SOR OF PEST CO )L (198~ Leo E. Lafond ANNUAL .APP0~N.T~E..NT.S' .(,c.o.nt, iq, u.e.d,) . SURVEYOR OF WOOD,-BAR'K' & ~LX3~BER '~1,9B4) George A. Leonhard GRAVES REGISTRATION OFFICER & VETERANS BURIAL AGENT (1984) 475 William Emmett DOG OFFICER (1984) Gene Northam KEEPER OF THE LOCK UP (1984) Edward T. Sullivan, Jr., Police Chief FOREST FIRE WARDEN (1984) William V. Dolan, Fire Chief CUSTODIAN & AUCTIONEER OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY (1984) James H. Dewhirst, T. Treasurer, Tax Collector TO~/N BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS (1984) Charles H. Foster Andrew Alvino, Jr. Alfred L. Gardiner ~-~ Louis Kmiec Anthony Galvagna PUBLIC WEIGHERS (1984) Gerald Kent William Kent Robert Kent CUSTODIAN - TOWN BLDG., TOWN GARAGE (1984) Robert J. McCarthy CUSTODIAN - COMMUNITY CENTER (1984) William P. McEvoy DATA PROCESSING COMMITTEE (1984) James H. Dewhirst Joseph Willis Daniel Long Beatrice Fink Thomas J. Hennessey ESSEX COUNTY ADVISORY BOARD (1984) Ralph R. Joyce, Esq. 4th of JULY COMMITTEE(1984) William Emmett, General Chairman Frank H. Dushame, Coordinator BOARD OF FIRE ENGINEERS (1984) William V. Dolan, Fire Chief Danan Fisher, 1st Deputy John McQuire, 2nd Deputy SPECIAL CIVIL CONSTABLE (1984) Edward T. Sullivan, J., Police Chief PERSONNEL BOARD ( 3 yrs.) Virginia Johansen (1986) 476ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (5 yrs.i William J. Sullivan ~BIPS) ' Assoefate Members (3 yrs. ) COUNCIL ON AGING (1984) Maurice S. Foulds.(1986) D. Thomas Cantone, Chairman Arthur Lambert John LaFrance Maria Rosati Dorothy Sinsheimer N.A. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (5 yrs.) Edward J. Phelan (1988) James Roop (1988) LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL (2 ~'rs.-1984) John R. Virr Joan Thompson Barbara Olson Marianne Trepaniar Michael 'J. Brien Friada Bjornson MAI. SON OFFICER TO LAWRENCE AIRPORT COMMISSION (1984) Francis J. Trombly INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY (5 Mrs.) James J. Mclnnis, Esq. (1988) BOARD OF REGISTRAR OF VOTERS (S~rs.) William C. Lafond (1986) GR. LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT BOARD Joh L Finneran (1986) FENCE VIEWERS: (1984) Joseph Cushing CIVIL DEFENSE (1984) John J. Coco, Director John J. Lyons Joseph Sullivan, Jr. Richard P. Slade R. Dennis Dionne Leonard Somars Edward T. Sullivan, Jr., Police Services Officer William V. Dolan, Warning Services Officer Evelyn J. Coco, Clerk/Typist, Secretary AUXILIARY/SPECIAL POLICE LIST (1984) R. Dennis Dionne' Ernest Harvey Hilton P. Cormey Joseph Sullivan Carl H. Wagoner John J. Zaccari Joseph R. Hamman Michael J. Twomey Richard C. Boettcher Eileen Burns Donald R. Samaha EMERGENCY CALL OUT ONLY Domenic Bonanno Edward Johnson George MacKenzie Raymond Minardi The list of Special Police Officers will be added to by Selectman McEvoy and,. at that time they will be appointed. ' (June 21, 1983 meeting continued on Page 479)