HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-02-13 Board of Selectmen MinutesFebruary 6, 1984 (continued)
TRANSFERS FROM RESERVE FUND
Executive Secretary, John Bohenko presented 3 requests for transfer from reserve fund:
1) $6,000 for Street lighting; 2)Town Building Maintenance Expense $8,500; and 3)$1,200 for
Selectmen's Expense. The Board voted to approve submission of these requests to the Advisory
Board. Unanimous.
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The board voted to go into executive session to discuss litigation and fire negotiations,9
Catheirne J. Foley, Secretary***************************** ~..~z~. ~[/ Clerk
FEBRUARY l$, 1984 ~
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with three members present:
Selectmen Thomas J. McEvoy, Christine M. Smith with Chairman John W. Graham presiding.
Selectman Charles A. Salisbury was out of state on business. The minutes and warrant were
approved as submitted.
IDFA BONDING - CIENTO ASSQCIATES, LTD PARTNERSHIP:
George Schruender appeared before the Board for the second approval of the Selectmen for
bonding of Ciento Associates, manufaturers of industrial multi-layer laminates for the printed
circuit board industry. The amount of the industrial revenue bonds, issued by the Town,
acting by and through its Industrial Development Financing Authority, was not to exceed
$[~:500,O00. ' The necessary hearing had been published and held on February 9, 1984. A
motion was made by Selectman McEvoy to approve the issuance of the bonds and seconded by
Selectman Smith. Vote was unanimous, 3-0.
OLD CENTER STUDY COMMITTEE - APPRAISER:
Gayton Osgood appeared before the Board to request~on behalf of the Old Center Study
Committee, the Selectmen to take the necessary steps to obtain an appraisal on the site of the
former Ira Carry house for additional parking space. The 198:~ Annual Town Meeting appropri-
ated the sum of $1, $00 to be expended under the direction of the Selectmen for this purpose.
Town Clerk, Dan Long, stated that a newvoting precinct wil] have to be created in the near
future in the Old Center and additional parking space will be r. eeded for this event also. The
Board,voted una.nimously, 3-0, to have the Old Center Study Committee proceed with the
appraisal.
C.D. Action Grant Hearing:
The second phase of the above-named hearing was held. Rick Domas, Community Development
Director, appeared before the Board to request their approval to submit an application for
funding to build the Davis & Furber 2000 f~:~.access road that will intersect with Sutton Street.
The application v~l be for $750,000 and Domas stated that the least amount to expect would be
$500,000. Owners of the Davis S Furber Complex, the Brickstone Properties of Chicago,
pledged $150,000 to the project. Additional work, widening ~f some existing roads, traffic
signals and other improvements may increase the final cost to as much as $1.6 million. To date,
the estimated cost is $872, 000. Mr. D omas will seek additional state and federal grant
to help'off-set the additional costs. After further discussion with comments from Jay Willis,
Mark,Henry, Bud Cyr and others the Selectmen voted unaimously, 3-0, to authorize the C
of the Board of Selectmen to sign the CDAG cover sheet and related documents an~i authorize
the COmmunity Development Director to submit the application for the CDAG Grant. Application
must be submitted by Wednesday, February 15, 1984.
PERSONNEL BOARD:
Members of the Personnel Board, headed by Chairman, .Ruth lanazzo, appeared before the Board
to discuss their proposed Pay and Classification Article they intended to submit at the annual
Town Meeting. Chairman lanzzzo explained at length the method they used to rate employees.
Selectman Smith objected to the method used, stated that in no way jobs could be rated' accurately
with the method .the Personnel Board used...there were too many steps used and length of
service :and experiehce!was~completely ignored. Also, the cost would be prohibitive in five
years. Ms. lanazzo stated-that they had conducted many interviews and addressed all
and objections.presented to them by employees. Ms. Smith stated they could not possibly know
the work and duties of one office as compared to another office unless they were present. Chair-
man Graham stated that he was very concerned at the cost of the Article, especially in the future
years. Selectman McEvoy thanked Chairman lanazzo and the Personnel Board for all the time
and effort they had expended compiling the employee rate schedule.
TRAFFIC- MAIN & SECOND STREETS:
Letter received from Police Chief Sullivan regarding concern of Mitchell Starr re cars parked
across from Arlington Trust bank on Second St. and cars parked on Main Street at the corner
of Second Street creating a "blind" corner. Chief Sullivan's recommendations were so confusing
the Selectmen requested John Bohenko to consult with the Chief for clarification of his recommen-
dations. They also requested John to look into the possibility of having the area in front of
Arlington Trust a "No Parking" area.
LICENSING:
The Board approved a l-day liquor license for the Merrimack College Student Government
Association on February 16, 1984.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary *************************
Clerk