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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1972-01-31 Board of Selectmen MinutesThe Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members.present; Sel- ectmen Duffy and Guthrie with Chairman Kirk presiding. The minutes and warrant wes approved as submitted. HEARING: CONDUIT INSTALLATIONS: Jeremiah Casey, Right of Way Agent for New England Tel. & Tel. Co. explained the route of proposed conduit installations running from the Lawrence, North Andover line, up Sutton St. to Osgood Street to the Haverhill, North Andover line. He stated they would serve industry in Lawrence and Haverhill and any future industries in North Andover erected on this route; Over 40 abutters were notified, together with the Highway, Tree and Public Works department. In answer to inquiries, Mr. Casey stated that the excavations would only be 2 feet in depth; they would only close one entrance to a business at a time; they would replace and reseed an~ lawn that was disturbed bordering the road excavations and resurface the road as it was before excavation. The installations would not begin until late March or early April. The abutters who signed their names were Joseph Finocchio, 445 Sutton St.and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Karolisyn, 389 Sutton Street, George Farkas, Sutton Street and Andrew Monahan,l145 Osgood Street. 'Mr. Nonahan stated that he had continuous drainage problems because of State road work. Chairman Kirk requested that he write a letter to the Board and that the Board would try to have his problems corrected. The Board approved the petition subject to Highway, Public Works, Police and Tree Dept. approval. JOHN PARE MEETING: The Board met with John Pare and another representative of the electric company ~o discuss the added cost of underground installation for street lights; the added cost would be $30.00 more per fixture. A survey had been sent to the Board regarding such an installation on Sutton P~ace which the Board took under advisement, after Chairman Kirk stated that it would be a matter of policy what the Selectmen want to do about the Sutton Place survey, an unaccepted street. It was revealed during the discussion that the only other underground street light installation was on Elm Street which Davis & Furber Co. paid for. Mr. Pare stated that other underground installations for new residences were paid by the construction comp~-d, es. - GR. LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT: John Finneran, representative member from ~orth Andover of the above-named district submitted his annual report and a report of the December 22, 1971 meeting he attended. Tn his report, he stated that the Commission had been informed mhat the estimated cos~ of the proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant had risen to $67 million which was a shock to all the members. At the emergency meeting on December 22, 1971, the members of the Commission voted to have the engineers review all present plans and make every possible effort %0 cut this expenditure wherever possible. The town's budget share for 1972 totaled, $2678.94. Mr. Finueran advised the Board that legislation passed by General Court stated that all present Commission member- ship would expire in January, 1972, then the member appointmenta w~uld be staggered~so that the ~whole Commission would not expire at one time. The new statute calls for the North Ando~od POLICE SERGEANT: Notice from Civil Service advised the Board that the eligible list has now been e.~tablished as the result of the examirmtion held on July 23, 1971 for promotion to Police Sergeant. A certification of names will be sent at a later date. Copy of this notice was sen~ to. Chief Lawlor. "- TCH ACT HEARINGS: The Board was notified that all future hearings on the Hatch Act would be conducted by the town's Conservation Commission, effective February7, 1972. FIBEMEN'S COMMENDATION: A letter from Atty. ~obert 0. Robinson contained his thanks ami appreciation for the f~ns services rendered by Firemen Leonard White and Richard Sharer when a seriously ill man at Campion HaLl had to be rushed to th~ hospital recently. The Board voted to send %he firemen their commendations and a copy of A~ty. Robinson's letter. Copies of all letters will be sent to Chiefhaw. ICE SKATING RINKS: ~ Considerable discussion ensued as to Why BeckV's Pond had not been posted ' ~hich would prohibit any hockey playing on the small pond which would protect the smaller child~ from injury. Selectman Cmthrie stated that he received many calls which he referred to the Public Works. Chairman Kirk stated that he had discussed the lack of cooperation be- tween the Police Dept. and Public Works; that signs should be posted to keep hockey players off the pond. Selectman Dully couldn't understand the lack of cooperation and action between departments and made amotion that Jack Erle be authorized ~o put up signs prohibiting said hockey players. Atty. Willis stated that signs could be put up but it was another problem to get the police department to enforce the notice on the signs. Selectman Guthrie stated that the Board should do everything they could to expedite the matter. It was voted %0 have Chairman Kirk inform the Board of Public Works that a sign would be erected at Becky's Pond per order of the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Public Works. As Attorney Willis, Chair- man of the Board of Public Works was present, be was so notified. ~homson School Area: Selectman Guthrie stated the request for the ~nstallation of a s~ting - n e _o on .chool area had been submitted two months ago and would like a status re- from Bill NcEvoy as to why the rink had not been installed. Jack Erle said that a polyeth- sheet had been purchased two weeks ago but had not been installed. JANUARY 31, 1972. (continued) 4001 ~ Skating Rinks (continued) The Board voted to have the Chairman send a letter to Bill McEvoy requesting the installation of the Thomson School skating rink and to advise him that many volunteers would be available to help in the project; that Jack Erle would direct him to the volunteer help. REGIONAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT COMMITTEE: The Board discussed the need for re-activating the above-named committee. They voted to have the Secretary contact the members of the committee requesting they advise the Board whether or not they would be interested in being a member of said committee. The appointments will be tabled until regular appointment time in March. C HIEF?LAWIDR .REPORTS: Rt. 125 Left Turns: Chief Lawlor advised the Board to contact Daniel Horgan, DPW Chief eer requesting a delay on lights at Sutton and Osgood Sts. at Rt. 125 and, also, at the sections at Main and Chickering ~d. The delay should be on vehicles heading south on Rts. 125 and 133. The Board. so voted to send copy of Chief's letter to Mr. Horgan. Rt. 114 Meeting: The Chief reported on the Rt. 114 meeting in Danvers which~ is similar to ~.hat of the Gr. Lawrence Safety Council which was formed about five years ago. He stated that he saw no reason to become a member of this group unless North Andover became involved. The~Board voted to take no action until the Rt. 114 meeting scheduled fo~ Thursday at Morri- mack College. SALEM ST. EASEMENT: After investigation of 1973 commitment of the Salem Street~ reconstruction, Chairman Kirk approved the request of James Carlin, County Engineer, to process the taking of an easement on George and Wand Farr's property on Salem Street without any cost to the county or town. JOHN LYONS: A communication from Town Clerk suggested that Jack Erle take over the Custodian duties of the town building and garage. The Board voted to have Mr. Lyons appear at their next meet- ing to discuss the matter. PERSONNEL BOARD QUARTERS: The Board voted to notify the Personnel Board that Leo Lafond had agreed to make space available in one of the rooms in his office area for the Secretary's files and office equip- ment; that Mr. Lafond also volunteered to move same in the next few days. The Planning meeting room ~as~available for their meetings as .it always has been in the past. BUILDING INsPECTOR: TRENCHES: Charles Foster appeared befoze the Board to report on the open trench on Raleigh Tavern Lane. He stated that the Douglas Construction Co. was in bankruptcy, that according to Town Counsel the hank, taking over, will contribute $300. towards the expense of filling in the ditch. Mr. Foster had consulted Town Counsel to determine what authority the town had to fill in the ditch and another like it on a nearby street; that Town Counsel was scheduled to call him the next day. Chairman Kirk stated that the ~.mportant thing was to eliminate the hazard immediately. The Board went on record to request and authorize the Building Inspector to solve the problem of filling in the ditches, no matter what the expense, subject to Town Counsel's veto. Mr. Foster was also authorized to acquire the sid of the town departments to fill the ditches. The Building Inspector also brought up the matter of the old l~essina Market building which was being razed. He told the workers that they had to have the build- ing down in a week and they have taken a month. Mr. Foster advised the Board that he had told the' company that he would board up the building at their expense to avoid an~ danger to passing children who might go into the partially wrecked building. The Board voted to authorize the Building Inspector to take the action he suggested. REPORTS AND NOTICES: Up-dated copy of Group Insurance. Voted to call for six more copies. Annual reports of the Personnel Board, .Voc School and Town Treasurer. Given to Town Report Cc LICENSING COMMiSSIoNERS: The applications for a Class II license for Fiori and Farkas was again tabled until next Monday. The two parties were requested to re-write their applications and submit them by Friday, February 4. The Holy Rosary Green Berets Band & Drill Team were given permission to conduct their annual tag day in April, subject to Chief of PoliCe's approval. No fee charged. Alice M. Letarte, Secretary lerk