HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-11-11 Board of Selectmen MinutesT he Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with Selectman John F. Coady
present with Selectman Joseph A. Guthrie presiding as Acting Chairman. Chairman John P.
was detained at his place e£ business and was unable to attend meeting. The warrant and
minutes were approved as submitted.
GAS EXCAVATI0~J:
Notice received from Lawrence Gas Company of gas excavations on Elm Street, Boston and Gray
Streets. .
C~. CHamBER OF COMMERCE: .~
The Board approved request from the Greater Lawrence Chamber of Co~eroe to have the weeklyj
minutes of the Selectmen's meetings sent to William G. Arvanttis, Manager of Public AffairsL
Minutes will be sent on a trial basis. Selectmen requested that, after a period of time,
they will be advised as ~o what use the minutes have been to the Chamber.
NBTA SERVICE:
Letter received from D~vid L. Gunn, NBTA Director of Commuter Rail, advising Board that rail
service to North Andover would be terminated by November 18, 1974 if contact and/or payment
of North Andover's share is not received by November 15, 1974, As the Article to provide
the payment for rail service.in North Andover was voted down by the townspeople at the
Town Meeting, the Selectmen can not act in the matter; they plan to submit another Article
in the 1975 annual Town Meeting on the matter.
SUTTON ST. Spw~w~ ZOOMING:
Letter received from J. D'Angelo, Acting District Highway Engineer, in am~er to the Board's
request to reduce speed on Sutton Street from 35mph to 30 mph. He advised that his depart-
ment st~ll did not think this action necessary. However, the Board could accomplish their
wishes by removing all the posted limits on Sutton Street which ~rill negate the existing
regulation and automatically set a prim~ facie speed zone of 30 mph, as prescribed by Motor
Vehicles Rules and Regulations. The Board voted to send letter to Town Counsel, Arnold H.
Salisbury, asking to be advised if town may legally remove 'the present speed signs ami re-
place them with postings of 30 mph and can the new speed limit be enforced.
T~FFIC LIGHTS AT SUTTON & ~ STP*~'I'S:
Another request received regarding the installation of~ traffic lights at the intersection of
Sutton and ~.~in Streets. The Board stated that the matter was included in the "Topics" plan
and still under study.
PERSOI~EL BOA_RD:
A letter from ~alter O. KoHl, Chairman of the Personnel Board, asked the Board's interpreta-
tion of G. L. 1078...will it be up to the Personnel Board or the Board of Selectmen to d~
the. bargaining? A letter had already been sent to Town Counsel asking what the functions
were of the Selectmen and the Personnel Board in the light of the new Municipal Employee
Bargaining Law. A reply is expected shortly.
~VPC - 208 Fumding Program:
Chairman James Gaines and Executive Director, Margaret K. Concanncn of the Merrimack V~lley
Planning Commission met with the Board to discuss the 208 Funding Program. Mr. Gaines
stated reasons why the town of North Andover should join the program. He stated that money
given the M~PC would enable them to hire engineers for the co,unities to study the control
of~wastewater flo~rlng into the Merrimack River. The Board stated that this study ~uld be
under the control of the ~PC, not the towns or cities; that they would have to consult
other town departments before considering joining any regional project. A letter from the
Planning Board stated they disapprove of the 208 Funding Prog~m and, in addition, there has
been no projection as to what the cost to the Town would be for implementation of this study
DOG DETENTION WAITING PERIOD:
Town Counsel advised that the Dog Officer should observe the 7-day ~iting period unless an
immediate sale of the animal is in prospect or a possible home for the stray.
LEGISLATIVE CAUCUSES;
A letter received from George Stern, President of the G.L.C.C. advised the Board that the
legislative caucuses would resume in December of this year. The Board commented that this
Board were interested in the informative meetings and look forward to hosting the
when it w~s their time to preside.
SA~A CLAUS PARADE:
A letter from Bi.ll McEvoy, Chairman of the annual Santa Claus Parade, asked for aid getting
mere Eloats for the event. The Board requested the town reporter to alert the townspeople
in the North Andover news column.
LANDFILL AND DISPOSAL AREA:
Highway Surveyor, Bud Cyr, appeared before the Board to discuss the future to~n disposal
area. He stated he had chosen a site from appraisal of 5 sites from Camp, Dresser & McEee.
Conservation Commission also approves site chosen. Now Phase II had to be expedited and
rezoning of the land accomplished.
CONSU~R,S COUNCIL:
A letter from Paul G. Gitlin, Ex. Secretary of the Consumer's Council recommended that
responsible persons in North Andover might wish to become local consumer aides to help
townspeople cope with daily consumer problems. The Board voted to pursue the matter.
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C!TIZEUS ADVISORY CO~..rITTEE:
Philip L. Pelletier,~ 18 East Water Street and James M. Bannan, 77 Court Street were appointed
to represent the to~,n on the Citizens Advisory Committee of the I~rrimack Valley Planning
Commission. They will attend the first meeting on November 12, at 87 Winter St., ~verhill.
NO~H ANDOI~E HOUSING AUTHOP~TY:
At the request of the above-named, the Selectmen voted to authorized Town Treasure~,James H.
Dewhirst, to include two full-tlme personnel of the N. A. Housing Authority in the to~n~'s
health insurance program. They are M. George No,.mod and Joseph Walsh. A letter will be
sent to Mr. Dewhirst to confirm this motion and vote.
FI~,ICIAL REPORTS:
Financial reports for 18 months, compiled by the Secretary of the Board, were received and
approved.
CE2A APPLICATI01'B:
Four applications received for positions under CETA program. Applicants wfll be interviewed
during the ensuing week.
~EIVED:
Letter from l.~rs. Armttage re Appledore Development.
Notice from U. S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Notice from G~lf 0il Co. re reduction in rates.
Notice from Dotson & Brown Insurance CO. re Cablevision bond. Town Counsel will be contacted
Board is of the opinion bond not necessary as to~m does not have Cablevision Contract.
ASSESSORS:
Selectman Coady ~]] .set up meeting ~ith Town Assessors on November 30, at 11':00 A.M. to
discuss the 100% Assessment case of the town of Sudbury vs the Commom.~ealth of Mmssachusetts.
LICE.~ING COI.~.~ISSI02.ERS:
The following applications for rene~ml of 1975 liquor licenses were received and approved:
Hi-Spot Restaurant - Restaurant, Ail Alcoholic
Tom's Beer & Wine Stere - Retail Pkg. Goods Store, Wine amd l~lt Beverage.
Fifteen (15) Common Vict~l~l er licenses.
F~-SPCT. RESTAUP3d~E TRANSFER APPLICATION:
Ap'~lication received for transfer of the Hi=Spot Restaurant, Ail Alcoholic license from
Roland and Frances Langlois, Co-Owners, to. Ninety Nine North, Inc. (The 99) Charles Doe,
Nanager, 267 .Chickering Roard. Nearing set for November 25, 1974, at 7.:40 p.m. Abutters
will be notified, certified mail, and the hearing advertised in'the Law. Eagle-Tribune.
GASOLIKE STORAGE APPLICATION:
Application received from Cyr Oil Co. for license to store additional 10,000 gals. of
gasoline at 1581 Osgood St. Hearing set for November 25, 1974, at 7:35 p.m.
CONSTABLES: ·
M~o received on the duties, pow~rs,~bac~kground of Conetables~.~-~ , ~ ,
Alice N. Let arts, Secretary ~~e~ ~~~
Clerk