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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1959-12-07~Ovember 30, 195~- continued: hands cf Town ~ounsel and would be disposed of at t]ae earliest possible date. NEETING ADJOURNED Upon motion of Mr. Finneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimously, the meeting w~s adjourned at 9:30 P.M. (L~) December 7, 1959 MEETING ~FDEPARTMENT HEADS ANDBOARDS A meeting of all boards and department heads was held on this date at the Fire Station. Chairman Finck of the Board of Selectmen called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. Chairmen Finck explained the meeting was called for the purpose of determin- ingthe financial picture of the Town for the comingyoar andcs21ed upon those present for information relative to anticipated expenses for ~e en- suing year. The various departments gave the following report: S~OOL: Mr. Chandler reported an expected increase of 5% ~er last years budget. He stated the major portion would be in connection with salaries. PUBLIC WOREB: Mr. Dully stated there wou2dbe no major capitol expensesinhis department since the East-side Sewer project and West-side exten- sions were complete. Hews~ated howe~e=, that with the projects completed, several requests for se~er connections had been made. TREASURER: Mr. Maker reported he would need a new adding machine which would cost approximately $300.00, his present machine being 30 years o1~. TOWN CLERK: Mr. Lyons stated since this would be a presidential election year his budget wo~ld increase $3,000. HIGHWAY: Mr. Carry explained his department would ask for a new truck, a buldozer and a $25,000 appropriation for the rasurfacing of streets. He added if the $25,000 was not appropriated he would need mor~ money for road repairs. WELFARE: Mr. Wilson stated he could foresee a possible $5,000 decrease in his department budget. LIBRARY: Mr. Buchasnen Charles stated the Library Trustees were considering an additional full-time librarian due to incream~ use of the Library by school students including those from Merrimack College. He added this may increase the budget approxLmately $2,000. Mr. Charles stated it may be necessary to enlarge the library in the near future at an approximate cost of $100,000, a portion of which may be raised by subscription. Chief Daw stated his intention to request two addittonal firefighters. This may coat approximately$7,000. He referred to theneed of an additional fire station in the Old Center area and may ask for $5,000 for the initial conZ~. POLICE: Chief Lawlor commen%ed on hid department need of two additional patrolmen and referred to periods when the department is not sufficiently staffed. HOUSING: Mr. Fountain showed plans for new housing for the elderly off 'E~ Water Street and explained the Town would have to assume the responsibility of street,a~ter and sewer extensions to the project but that the Authority would be responsible for all connections. Mr. Dully stated he felt it was the responsibility of the Housing Authority to place articles in the warrant for such. It was also agreed the Town would have to accept the streets as they are now private ways. SELECTME~ Chairman Finck stated the Board of Selectmen could not foresee any additional expenses. ASSESSORS:Mr. Lurid reported an expected slight increase in extra clerical expenses. Mr. Phelan stated it was expected the income would cover the Town Meeting budget. December 7, 1959 - continued: Chairman Finck closed the meeting with a suggestion that all departments make a serious effort to curb expenses for tho coming year. SE~ECTMEN'S MEETING - 8:00 P.M. JUROR DRAWN John J. Lyons, Town Clerk , appeased before the board for the drawing of a .Juror for the January 4, 1960 sitting of Salem Superior 0curt, civil business. Mr, Sutcliffe drew the nome James J. Noone, 272 Sutton Street, an operative at the Craig Systems, Lawrence. RESIGNATION- Er. Greeley Er. Paul J. Greeley eppezzed before the board %0 tender his resignation as Liaison~ Officer to the La~mence Airport Co~missiun. Er. Greeley stated he appreciated the appointment and the confidence in him shown by the board, but the pressure of his other duties prevented him 'from attending all meet- ings of the Airport Commission and in view of this fact felt he should resign. The boasd co~ended Mr. Greeley for his excellent service to the Town in this capaciSy and accepted his resignation with sincere appreciation for a Job well done. WOODSTOCK STREET - SuBdivision Complaint Er. Nicholas Eypriotis, 91 Woodstock Street filed a complaint with the board on the condition of Woodstock Street. Er. Walter Stamp and Mr. Ira Carty of the Highway Depastment, also present, agreed that the street was in very poor condition and as such could not be plowed nor could the refuse truck gain entrance, It was noted that Mr. J~vid C. Anderson of Andover was the contractor under the subdivision. Er. Finneran motioned that Er. Anderson, Er. Casty oftthe Nigim~D~epas~mant and Mr. Barman of the Planning Board be invited to next meeting of the board to discuss the matter. Er. Sut- cliffe seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT -'Overtime Request- Fore~an Er. Ira. D. Catty, Highway Surveyor, recmm~ended the board approve overtime pay for Er. Walter Stsmp for overtime worked during snow removal operations. He added that Er. Stamp is not looking for time and one-half, Just straight time pay.. Er. Sutcliffe stated his approval of the recommendation stating his opinion that .any man working overtime is entitled to payment, for such and motioned Mr. Stamp be paid on the recommendation of-~the Highway Surveyor. Mr. Finck stated he would like to look into the matter and study, the conditions of payment. Mr. Sutcliffe commented he could see no reason for postponing action as the~ matter dated back a yeas. , Er. Finneran motioned · the.matter.be taken under ad~i~ement for decision next Monday night. Mr. Finck Seconded the motion and the vote was in the majority with Mr. Sut- cliffe stating his mind was made up and what was good for one is good for another'; · DERAR~NENT CF PUBLIC W'REE- Stop Signs Chairman Finck re~d letter from the Department of Public Works recommend- lng the board amend the Traffic R~les and Orders to conform with stop signs on Greene St. at Waverley Rd. and on Davis St. at Msin Street. Er. Mr. Finnerem motioned the amendment be adopted and advertised by the board as recommended. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and vote was CNAPTER 90 - Dale Street Chairman Finck reed estimate of $3,726.90 approved bythe Department of Public Works'for payment by the Town for work.'.to date on Dale Street. Mr. Sut- cliffe motioned the estimate be accepted and paid. Mr. Finrmrun seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. PETITION: Joint Pole Location on Dale Street Er. Sutcliffe motioned a petition for a Joint pole location on Dale Street be set up for hearing on December 21, 1959 at 7:30 P.M. Er. Finneren second- ed the motion and the vote was unanimous. RETIREMENT BOARD; Pensions & A21owances Chairman Ftnck read letter from the Essex County Retirement Board relative to pensions and retirement allowances under Chapter 4~3, Acts of 1959, Section 2, end suggested the matter be called to the attention of Town Counsel for a clear interpretation of the law.~ Er. Finneram made this a motion which was seconded'by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous. SIGN PERMIT BOND - Discontinuance Chairman Finck read letter from the Royal Indemnity Co. relative to dis- continuance of a sign permit bond for the North Andover Paint & Hardware Co. on Nassachusetts Avenue. Er. Fianeran motioned the matter be referred to 1'2 December 7, 19~9 - continued the Building Inspector for investigation and report made to the board by next meeting. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the .motion and the vote was unanimous. DEED - Bonelli & Corradino A letter frem Town Counsel with a check for $i.00 from Bonelli & Corradino and a form of deed in connection with Article 8 of Nov. 16, 1959 Special Town Meeting, was presented to the board for execution. Mr. Finneran motioned the board sign the deed as requested by Town Counsel and check for $1.00 be turned over to Town Treasurer. Mr. Sutcliffe senonded the motion and the vote was unanimous. INWiTATION - State Police GraduatiOn Chairman Finck read invitation from Governor Furcolo to attend graduation .of 42nd Training Troop, Mass. State Police on Dec. 12 at 10:00 AJi., Common~- wealth Armory, Boston, and suggested ~f an individual from To~n is in the graduation grasp, every effort to attend Should be made. TGfN ~ - Improvements ~2mirmen Finck referred to the bids for improvement to the To~n Yard which he h~i discussed with Town Counsel who advised it would be necessary to re-advortise since the bids exceed the amount in the appropriation. Mr. sutcliffe s~ggested the area be merely graded at this time ,and the re- msinder of werk be done next spring. That the article be carried over. to. next year and .the 1960 town meeting warrant contain an additional sum to carry out the project. Mr. Finneran motioned the bids be rejected. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and the vote 1was unanimous. Mr. Finneran motioned Mr. Brasseur, Engineer, be contacted on the sum needed to grade. ' off the area without harm to the abuttors. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion and the vote was un~nimsus. HEARING: ~ole Location ' ' A petition by the Merrimack-Essex Electric Cempany for the removal and replace- ment of a pole in the Town Yard was heard at this time. Upon motion of Mr; Finneren seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and voted unanimous, permission .was granted. MAIN STREET MERChANTS- Mr. Sutcliffe motioned the Main Street Merchants be c~mnended for their efforts and success in decorating Main Street. Mr. Finck suggested the Town consider a progrem for such in the Warrant for next year. ~ HC~IDAY MOUI~S Mr. Sutcliffe motioned that at the d,~scretien of D'epsr~ant Heads, ~all offices cease operations at 1:00 P.I~. on December 24 and December 31, 1959. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous. MEETING ADJOURNED - At motion of Mr. Finnersn seconded hy Mr. Sutcliffe '~d~ voted unanimous, this meeting was adjourned. December 14, 1959 The regular weekly'meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on this date' with all members present end ChairmanRalph E. Finck presiding who called, the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. TEXTILE MUSEUM Mr. Bruce Sinclair, Executive Director' of the Historical Society, informed the board that plan~ have been approved for locating a Textile Museum in ~ e Town of North Andover. The Board expressed ~heir pleasure at hearing'.that such would become a reality. DALE STREET- Chapter 90 Contract Chairman Finck read letter from the Department of Public Works recommendin~ the board approve an extension of the completion date of the contract be' tween the Town and E. V. Del Duca Construction Co., Inc. covering Chapter 90 Work on Dale Street. Mr. Finneren stated the road is not. too passable and suggested the votedef the board include a condition that the steeet be made passable for the winter months. Mr. Sutcliffe suggested the matter of a stone wall in front of the Town Infirmary be included in the condition of extension. The board discussed this matter with the Welfare Agent who agreed some form of barrier should be considered at this location as the street would come fairly close to the front of the building. Mr, Sutcliffe motioned the request for an extension be granted upon condition that the road be repaired to s satisfactory condition for the winter months, and that the condition also include the desire of this board to negotiate.with the D.P.W. on the installation of a safety barrier fronting the Town Infirmary. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and the vote was uman~mous.