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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1960-09-16 Board of Selectmen MinutesSeptember 2, 1960 (continued) 7,5 The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m. upon vote of Mr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. S~tcliffe, and voted unanimously. PRECINCT WORKERS: Upon motion of Mr. Sutcliffe, seconded by Mr. Finneran, the Salecmnen's meeting was reopened to discuss pay rates for precinct workers. After discussion, Mr. Finnaran made a motion that the workers who are on duty from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. receive the existing rate of $15.00, Clerks will receive $17.00, and the Warden, $35.00. The counters who work from 7:00 p.m. on should receive the existing ra~e of $15.00, as they still have to do the same amount of work as in the pas~. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion, and it was voted unanimously. The meeting adjourned once again at 5:45 p.m. September 19, 1960 The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held at 7:30 p.m. with the ~ol- lowing members present: Chairman Ralph E. Finck, William A. Finneran, and Philip Sutcliffe. No meeting was held last week due to the hurricane, although the selectmen came in to sign the warrant. HEARING: Tree Removal Petition John J. Connors. Tree Warden. was present and recommended the removal of a tree, on the petition of Elizabeth Doran, 20 Hedges Street. Tree had been duly posted. Mr. Finneran motioned that the tree be removed, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously. CONPLAINT: Mr. Connors said that a resident of Woodstock Street had requested two pine rmees be removed, but said ~rees cannot be removed by the Town unless it is an accepted street. The Board recommended Mr. Connors speak to the Planning Board. COMPLAINT: Mr. William Reddy, Park Street, appeared to complain that because of a broken pipe and improper repair of a basis, his driveway wes being undermined. Ira Carry, Highway Surveyor, was present and said that the Board of PublicWorks was responsi- ble for the situation, not having pu~ the street back in repair when a pike was installed. The Board requested Mr. Car~y remedy the situation, and they were assured that he would. tANTERN COP3. BONDS: A letter was received from Town Counsel Salisbury commen~ing on the return of the Lantern Corporation bonds which he said could be returned to the Lantern Corporation. A letter stating same was sent on September 13, 1960, by this Board to the Planning Board. Mr. Ashton Smith is now owner of property and he would be liable for any nuisance or damage that might arise. ' HOUSING AU~HORITy: A copy of an "Amendment to Contract for Financial Assistance" was received from the No. Andover Housing Authority. Said copy was placed on file. JOINT POLE LOCATION: A Joint Pole Location petition was unanimously voted upon, motioned by Mr. Finneran and seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe. Location is Pleasant Street, from Davis S~eet, westerly, 1 pole and remove 1 pole. No public hearing is necessary. NE~YFLAG: Town Clerk John J. Lyons appeared before the Board requesting permission ~o pur- chase a new 50-star American Flag for Memorial Park behind the library, a~ a price of $25.00 and the Selectmen were unanimous!yin favor of said purchase. September 19, 1960 (continued) BALLOT BOX QUESTION: Mr. Lyons asked the selectmen if they would support him and the Board of Registrars in~ voting for the repeal of the Ballot Box question. Mr. Finneran made a motion that they would, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, and voted unanimously. OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN: An Application for Permit to locate an outdoor advertising sign from the Communi- cation Workers of America, A.F. of L., C.I.O., on Osgood Street adjacent tonew Holt Road, was referred to the Building Inspector on September 13, 1960. No bond is required for said sign. BOARD OF APPFALSNOTICE - MOTEL HEARING: A notice from the Board of Appeals was received regarding a hearing on the varia- tion of Sec. 4, Pera. 4.5 of the Zoning By Law so as to permit the erection of a motel at theSoutheast ~fde of Peters Street by Arthur Corey. ~ CHAPTER go CONTRACT: Contract No. 19391, covering work to be done on Dale Street. was received from the Mass. Department of Public Works. · ESTIMATES - cEAPTER90: Three estimates to be paid to contractor E.V. DelDuca Construction Co. were received as follows: #18779 for $1,000.00; #18272 for $1,300.00; and #17560 for $1,000.O0. Mr. Sutcliffe agreed with the other members that the bills should be paid to Mr. DelDuca but believed that the dangerous corner at Appleton and Dale Streets should be properly marked as a danger spot. Mr. Finck is meeting~with Mr. Wilkins and Mr. De!Duca on September 21, 1960, at 1:30 p.m. with reference to straightening out that particular corner. Mr. Sutcliffe suggested that temporary warning signals be installed until the corner 'is fixed before something does occur. Mr. Finneran stated that he had seen Mr. MacWilliams on the Dale Street job. He stated that the $14,000.00 left in Chapter 90 could not be legally spent on Appleton Street but suggested that a $30,000.00 grant be asked for in November and incorporate it in Appleton end Dale Street. Chairman Finck said that Mr. DelDuca is not under obligation to ge any farther than the c.orner this year. Mr. Finneran suggested the Board organize its request for next year in the meantime. Mr. S~tcliffe made a motion that the invoices be paid, seconded byMr. Finneran, end voted unanimously. WOODSTOCK STREET: Residents of Woodstock Street appeared with reference to the resurfacing of.the upper part of Woodstock Street. It is the jurisdiction of the Planning Board in instructing the Town Counsel to take the available money in the mnount of $2,;,42.00 to use 'in resurfaning the road. Woodstock Street has been taken care of by Town Counsel and the money can be used to resurface that street. Bids'for resurfacimg the upper part of Woodstock Street are due to be called for in the near f~ture. PRECINCT WORKERS: Messrs. Raymond Broadhead and Leonard Wtndle appeared requesting lists of Precinct Workers be sent to John Willis and Leonard Windle. DINER PROBLEM - SUTTON STREET: Charles Foster, Robert Burke and Chairman Daniel O'Learyof the Board of Appeals, William Chepulis and Norman Hughes appeared before theBuard about Keeler's Restaurant at the corner of Osgood Street and Old Clarke Road not being built according to the approval of theBoard of Appeals. Robert Burke thought it was under the jurisdiction of the selectmen. Chairman Finck said he had contacted the Building Inspector and requested the work stopped until the situation was cleared up. A meeting was held and To~m Counsel, the Contractor, opposing counsel and Chairman Finck were present. The plan submitted to the Board of Appeals conformed to the ByLaws as set forth, and the new structure was to be 40' x 60' at an approximate cost of $4~,O00.O0. Now it seems that the old diner is to be put in as a kitchen only. Chairman Finck assumed that after consultation with ~the Planning Board that the matter was straightened out. Mr. O'Leary said that no percolation tests have been taken an6 that the Board of Health issued no .permit. Mr. Chepulis believed there have bean two violations--excavation beyond ·the lot 'line and no permit from the Board of Health. Mr. Foster pointed ou~ that the dimensions now are different and contrary to the site plan preview, and that the old diner was not mentioned previously. Chairman Finck also thought the matter had been discussed between Town Counsel and Mr. O'Leary. The Board of Selectmen can only enforce the by law in Equity in the 'Sup~i6~ Cou~t." .~- In the initial stage where the building permit is granted or revoked, the Board of Selectmen has no Jurisdiction. The Board can turn'it over to the Town Counsel September 19, 1960 (continued) to take whatever action necessary. Mr. Chepulis wanted to know if Town Counsel's opinion was in writing. If work is not stopped by the Building Inspector again, the matter will have to be put in Town Counsel's hands to get a bill in equity. Messrs. O'Leary, Burke and Foster agreed that there is a violation if building is not in accordance with the plans. It was agreed that a meeting should be held whereby Town Counsel, Building Inspector~ Board of Appeals, Board of Health Chairman, and the selectmen would discuss the situation, September 26, 1960. D.P.W. CONFERENCE - MASS~ AVE. DRAINAGE: State Engineer Herrick appeared before the Board, as did Ralph Brasseur, C.g., and the purpose of Mr. Herrick's visit was to discuss the proposed drainage on Mass. Avenue down to Mr. Dubois' and Mr. Giard's property, taking $ 300-foot strip, 25 feet wide, drainage to be absorbed by the ground. There would be no problem to Woodstock Street, Wood Lane, e~c. Mr. Herrick said that for some years, this drainage problem on Mass. Avenue has been considered by the State. It has resulted from a number of complaints from residents along Mass. Avenue as there is inadequate drainage ~he entire t~ngth of Mass. Avenue. There are no catch basins with the exception of two on the right. Funds are not available to do the entire area, but at the moment, the State could go approximately 1,500 feet bringing them down past Woodstock Street. The State Engineer said that the only place to dispose of the water was in the pasture land of Mr. Giard, off Mass. Avenue. He stated that where there is no adequate disposal area, such as a brook or river, that such procedure iS taken such as draining into pasture land. At first the State believed the land . would not be too expensive, but with the possibility of the pasture land being developed into house lots, it woulc~ be too expensive for the State to purchase. Thus, for the time being until further funds are available to extend the drains, the system w'zll have to be sealed. The State Engineer hoped that next year more funds would be available and in larger quantities. Chairman Finck said that an overall plan has never been ~submitted to the Town and would like the State to do so. Chairmen Finck said that if it had n~t been for the proposed taking, the Town would not have known about the situation. Mr. Herrtck agreed that it would probably have been better if the State had consulted with the Town first. Howave~, he said that the 9ork done in said area will not be wasted. The District Engineer will recommend to the State that they abandon this area as it will be too costly. Atty. Fernen~ A. Bernardin, representing Nazaire Giard, appeared but did no~ presen~ his argument about the lend taking as thB State Engineer had stated it would probably no~ take place. The following residents were present: Anthony Dubois, Morton Panish, Mr. end Mrs. William B. Drisco!l, Augustive Hit!se, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond B. Zahn, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Giard, Emile Giard, Philip DeMarco, Nazaire Giard, James Roche, Clara Kypriotis, Mrs. William Hibbits and Andrew Donohue. LAWP~NCE GAS COMPANY: A letter from the Gas Company was read by the Chairmen whereby it acknowledged our recen~ letter regarding Mr. William Duffy's Recommendations on future petitions for gas excavations. The Lawrence Gas Company will conform to said recommendations in the future. BLUE CROSS -BLUE SHIELD: Approval was given by the Advisory Board for a transfer of $300.00 from the Reserve Account ko the Group Insurance Account to make up the difference needed for the new increased coverage plan from $14.00 to $20.00 a day, effective November 1, 1960. On September 16. 1960, an emergency vote was taken whereby the selectmen unanimously approved the increase in coverage and a letter stating same was sent to the Town Treasurer. TWO - WAY RADIO: Highway Department A co~m,,,nication ~ms received from Civil Defense stating that a mobile two-way radio ~-as available to be installed in a Highway Department pick-up truck. Board was informed that the radio has already been inst~led in said truck. MF~O - CIVIL DEFENSE: A memo was received from Civil Defense regarding the reorganization of the Auxiliary Police. V.F.W. - Bathing Beach: An invitation was received from the V.F.W. asking the Selectmen to attend a meeting to be held Thursday, September 22nd for the purpose of discussing plans for the improvement of the North Andover bathing beach. Chairmen Finck will attend end Mr. Sutcliffe said he would make every effort to attend. 78 September 19, 1960 (continued) STREET LI~TING SURVEYS: Mr. Sutcliffe mede e motion that street lighting surveys be conducted at 58 Linden Avenue and at the corner of Herrick and Buckingham Roads, seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimously. WOODSTOCK STREET: In a letter from Town Counsel Salisbury, it was stated that a check in the amount of $2,442.00 has been sent to the Town Treasurer in order for the Highway Department to resurface Woodstock Street. Also, a check has been sent to the Town Treasurer for a bill submitted May 17, 1960, for capping catch basins and pumping cellar on Woodstock Street. JI~4Y FU~D: Officer Lanni is to collect for the Jimmy F~nd this week from the Town Employees and add the amount to a sum of about $30.00 which was collected during the July 4th celebration. A.B. SUTHERLAND OPeN HOUSE: Invitations were received by the selectmen to attend an Open House Dedication at A.B. S~therland's next Monday night, but the Board voted to send a letter express- ing its regre~s at not being able to attend. PRECINCT WORKER: Mr. Satcliffe motioned that Evelyn A. Reilly, 17 Dana Street, be appointed a spare worker in Precinct 3, seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unamimously~ SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER: Mr. Sutctiffe made a motion that the name of Palmer Long as s Special Police~Officer be referred to the Police Chief for investigation: seconded by Mr. Finneran and voted unanimously. DALE STREET: Mr. Sutcliffe suggested ~bat a guard rail be installed where the berm is located on Dale Street and that Chairman Finck mention it to Mr. DelDuca, contractor, when they hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 21st with Mr. Wilkins, county engineer. The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. (CET) September 26, 1960 The regular meeting of the Board of Selectmen was held on this date at 7:30 p.m., with all members present and Chairman Finck presiding. Chairman of the North Andover Democratic Committee issued an invitation to the Board to meet Sec. of State Joseph Ward, Democratic candidate for Governor, at the Lawrence Airport about noontime on September 3Otb, giving the route over which the gubernatorial candidate will travel, and requesting a police escort. PROCLAMATION: .Mr. Delehanty of Johnson & Johnson appeared before the Board explaining a proclamation he wished endorsed by the Board regarding "Emergencies Don't Wait Week' during the week of October 8, 1960. Said document wes endorsed by the Board and signed by the Chairman. JOINT POLE LOCATION: Upon motion ofMr. Finneran, seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe, the petition ofthe Merrimack-Essex Electric Company end New England Tel. & Tel. Co. was unanimously approved for Joint Pole Relocation at Chadwick Street, approximately 263 feet east of Moody Street. No public hearing is necessary. MERRIMACK-ESSEX ELECTRIC CO. Street lights have been installed on Chestnut Street, Middlesex Street, and Osgood Street byMerrimack-Essex Electric Co.