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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1958-04-07April 7, 1958 continued P~E LOCAT~C~ A public hearing will be held on April 21, 1958 at 7:4~ P.M. on petition of the Merrimack-Essex Electric Company for a pole location on the easterly side of ~hestnut Street- 5 poles. E~DS- TREE DEPARTMENT TRUCK Bids scheduled for eight o'clock on the purchase of a Rack Body Truck for the Tree Department were opened by the board in the presence of Mr. Cennors, Tree Warden. Lanuan Sales Co. offered a bid of $3,1~0. Lowell Moher Sales ~o. bid $2,837.81 plus $122.00 for additional heavy duty parts. Mr. Sutcliffe motioned contract be given Lowell Motor Sales for their low b~d. Mr. Finneran seconded the motion and there was a unanimous vote. BIDS - TREE D~PARTMENT NIST SPRA]~R Bids were opened an schedule for the purchase of a new mist sprayer for the Tree Department purchase of a new mist sprayer. Rartney Spray Co. submitted a bid of $2,650.00. Abbott Spray and Farm Equipment Co. bid $2,545.00. Mr. Conaors was asked for a recmm~endation and stated his preference for the Hartney Sprayer as he had used it for the past ten years and was pleased with its performance. He added that it was also water cooled as re~zired in the specifications. Mr. Sut- cLiffe motioned the contract be given to Abbott Spray. Mr. Finneran motioned the bid be awarded to Nartnsy Spray noting that the Abbott Sprayer was air-c~lled and therefore did mot meet specifications of the bid. Mr. Finck seconded Mr. Finaerans motion in view of the fact that Abbott Spray did not meet specifications. There was a majority vote with Mr. Sutcliffe dissenting. 1 Mr. Nattheson and Mr. Marine of the Lantern Corporation appeared at a meeting scheduled for this time relative to access surface water conditions in the area of Dale and Appleton Streets. Mr. and Mrs.Black of Dale Street were introduced to the beard. Members of the Planning Beard were also present. Mr. Nattheson pointed out that a puddle has always existed in this area. Mr. Mattheson stated the situation can be easily rectified. Mr. Finck asked how soon and was assured by Mr. Mattheson that as soon as he could get the equipment in there it weuld be taken ca~e of. Perhaps within two d~ys. Mr. Black stated there was appro=£mately two feet cf ~ter at the · rear of his property. Mr. Nattheson stated plans approved by the Pla~ Board and F.H~. require that storm drainage be installed before housed can be built and that said drainage shall be installed shortly. The beard thanked those present for attend- ing the meeting and directed that Atty. Harold Lynch, Dale Street be notified that the situation will be taken ca~e of shortly. BIDS POLICE DEPARTNENT CRUISerS Motio~ made by Mr. Fiuneran seconded by Mr. Sutcliffe and put to a unanimous ~ote that contract for two new police cruisers for the PoLice Dspartmemt be given to Shawsheen Motors who offered the only bid on this purchase. AIEP~T CC~MISSION This scheduled meeting was held in the Fire Station meeting room dur to the large number of people in attendance - mostly residents from the Airport area. Mr. Paul Greeley, North Andover liaison officer to the airport and the Airport Commission attended this meeting. Atty. Finck explained that the Commission had been invited by the Selec~en to meet for the purpose of explaining airport pl~ s for expansion and reasons for certain land takLug in the area. Atty. Andrew Caffrey, Secretary to the Commission stated the project was approved by the federal, state and local officials and authorities. He stated the plans call for additional clearance of the runways and additional land is required to be cleared and cleaned of interfermnce. He stated the plans showed ~hich areas shall be acquired by easements and that no land will be made use of except for dlearance. Another plan was shown bearing the names of land o~ners and those present gathered around the map in the interest of their own property. Atty. Flnck stated the town had not been considered when plans were made and that as far as he knew there wasn't much chance of being heard before the C.A.A. ~ Ftnck further stated much of the land tb be taken was zoned for industry. Mr. Finck asked the commission if the plans could be adjusted to suit the to~m more favorably. Mr. Caffrey replied that experts were employed to devise the best plans for a3_l concerned. Mr. Caffrey added it was the int~ntion of the Commission to cooperate with all concerned. Mr. Pybus asked if the neighbors resisted the plans would it be considered by the C~. Mr. Cefi~ey stated it was possible that the plan may be reconsidered. Mr. Finck suggested the board would contact Senator Salt- enstall, Senator Kennedy and Congressmen Lane to see if any pressure could be brought to bear on the C~.A. Members of the Airport Commission were thanked for appearing at this meeting. S2NPATHY LETTER Mr. Sutcliffe motioned a letter of sympathy be sent to the family of the late AdeLine Ste~mrt, Highway Department office ~.~ployee for the past twenty-five years. It was also voted that the To~m Building close at nuon to allow employees to attend the funera~ services for Miss Stewart. 3 54 April 7, 1958 - continued DOG C~PLAINT Mr. Sutcltffe motioned decision on the dog complaint be postponed another week as he hasn't had tine to investigate the Grigoli dog. Mr. Finncran seconded the motion with Mr. Finck abstaining stating that his decision on the matter was APPOINT~NTS: The following appointments ~mre made by the Selectmen on this date: Nicholas Evengelos - Recreational Council Demenic J. Bormano - " " Raymond Sullivan- " " Carl Thomas " " William McEvoy- , Louis Saunders - Graves R~gistration"0fficer Herbert Barweli Ass. Nember Xoning Board of Appeals William J. Morto~ - Ass. " " " " Alfred Boeglin " " .~ " " The Berd of Selectmen met on this date with all members present and signed the Weekly Warrant in the presence of James J. Maker, To~m Treasurer. BOARD OF APPEALS Atty Donald Smith appeared before the board to ask the status of the present members of the Board of Appeals since new members have been appoiuted to the board. Mr. Smith was informed that newly appointed members are not active ~ntil such time as they have been sworn in and that present members were still effective. STREET LIGHTING The board voted unaninously to adopt recommendations by Merrimack-Essex Electric Co. for improved' street lighting in the vicinity of 65 Third Street. At this time dis- cussion took place on the maintenance of Street lights. Mr. Sutcliffe mentioned in. many instances street lights are out for days at a time. The board directed a letter to the Electric Company requesting they inform the board of company policy in main- taining and replacing of street lights in town. SL~RFACE WATER COMPLAINT mr. R. Ashten Smith appeared before the boand to complain of surface water conditions surrounding his property. Mr. Finck mentioned similar complaints from Mr. Lynch and Mr. Black of that area. He further explained Mr. Mattheson and Mr. Narino of the Lantern Corporation promised at last meeting to rectify the problem, admitting the condition was their responsibility. Mr. Finck added the Lantern Corp. will be told the condition still exists and recommend the matter be abated immediately. Mr. Smith suggested the lantern Corp. should be made to clean up the debris which flaoted onto his property with the water. Mr. Finck stated if situation is not corrected by Wed. or T Thurs. of this week, Mr Mattheson will be called in next Nonday evening. W.W. BROUGHTON CG~PLAINT Mr. Broughton reminded the board that his situation is just as derious as ever. Mr. Broughton's engineer protested the postponment of the meeting to be held this evening. Atty Finck explained that the Electric Company was drawing up legal papers on the matter and said papers were not ready for this evening. He further s~ated the Selectmen were merely attempting to assist Mr. Broughton and the Electric Company in reaching ~an amicable agreement on the matter and that AJ~. Tomlinson was in agreement with the postponmme~t. BIDS - D]NOLITIDN OF JOHNSON HIGH SCHOOL The following bids were received by the board on schedule: Mr. Gilbezt Sorenson bid $3250.00. Mr. Fred Hadley; $%,000.00. Mr. Norman J. Scott: $5750.00. Mr. James F. Smith: $§300.00. The board voted to take the matter under advisement. It was later suggested that Mr. Sorensen be asked ~o appear a% next meeting with proper papers and certificates required in the specifications. ANDOVER RIDING ACADEMY' Mrs. Gerard ProuLx, 16 Berry Street, North Andover, appeared before the board for approval of a Sunday entertainment license to conduct a horse show. Mr. Ftnneran motioned the license be granted subject to the usual fee. Atty Finck suggested the application be subject to approval of the Building Inspector as well as fee. Chairman Finck added he felt the entire activity should be licensed. Mrs. Preulx stated the Andover Riding Academy had come into the town of North Andover with good feeling and good intentions and were sorry that certain townspeople had not shown the same friendliness. Mr. Finneran renewed his motion that license be granted subject to payment of the usual $2.00 fee. Mr. Sutcliffe seconded the motion. It was a majority vote with Mr. Finck opposed due to the fact, he stated, that the business