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Home My WebLink About2000 Annual Town Report2000 Annual Town Report The cover of the 2000 Annual Report for the Town of North Andover is dedicated to the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center. The magnificent building is a visible symbol of the value that a Community, its residents, and the generosity of donors and volunteers whose tireless and unselfish efforts made a reality. This outstanding facility and its many programs is a proper and fitting place for the multitude of programs and services that Director Rick Gorman, his dedicated staff, and a multitude of volunteers provide to the Youth of North Andover. The history of the Youth Services Program in North Andover began in November 1987 with the North Andover Board of Trade, especially Dave Rand and Came Crouch. They saw a desperate need and sought public and private funding. They made the most important decision of all - to bring Richard M. Gorman to the program as its Director. The straggles to fund, establish, and provide the needed support was only possible thanks to hard work and volunteerism in the early years. North Andover Youth Services opened its doors on January 3, 1988 and this spirit continued as tight municipal budgets necessitated fund raising to support the needs of a growing community. The concept ora "Youth Center" was a dream that through the miraculous efforts of hundreds of volunteers, years of carnivals and fundraisers, and the singular focus of the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Building Committee became a reality. On land generously donated by Community Center, Inc., it carries on the rich tradition of the "Red Barn" as the social center for the youth of North Andover. This heritage continues today under the most able direction of Rick Gorman who is "North Andover Youth Services". He and his able staff and volunteers provide the stewardship of our most important asset - Our Youth. MISSION STATEMENT FOR NORTH ANDOVER YOUTH SERVICES "North Andover Youth Services provides the youth and families of the community with the staff, resources, and programs designed to reach the goals of empowerment and self-esteem. The positive experience of this involvement enriches and strengthens the fabric of our community for today and a lifetime." Tew INCORPORATED April 7, 1855 SITUATION About 24 miles north of Boston Latitude 42040'' Longitude 71°7'' COUNTY Essex POPULATION 26,542 AREA Approximately 26.63 square miles ELEVATION 91 feet .847 inches above sea level at Town Building TOWN HALL Built in 1906 SENATORS IN CONGRESS Edward Kennedy (617) 565-3170 John Kerry (617) 565-8519 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS John Tierney (508) 531-1669 ASSESSED VALUATION Real Estate Only Personal Property Total $2,084,160,700 $46,916,195 $2,131,076,895 TAX RATE For the period from July 1, 1999-June 30, 2000 Residential $14.91, Commercial $17.88 TAX BILLS Tax bills are paid quarterly. Payments are due on Au- gust 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. If unpaid by due date, interest will be added according to law from the date due to the date payment is made. Motor Vehicle Excise is due thirty days from date of issuance. Water bills are issued quarterly and are due 30 days from date of issuance. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION First Tuesday in March TOWN MEETING Open Town Meeting Meets in May PRECINCT VOTERS LOCATIONS Precincts 1 and 2 North Andover Middle School Main St. STATE REPRESENTATIVES 14th Essex - Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 6 David M. Torrisi (617) 722-2230 Precincts 3 and 4 Atkinson School Phillips Brook Road 21st Middlesex District - Precincts 4 and 5 Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (617) 722-2100 STATE SENATOR 3rd Essex Precincts ~, 2, 3, and 4. James P. lajuga (617) 722-1604 Precincts 5 and 6 Franklin School Cypress Terrace Polls open 7:00 A.M.--8:00 P.M. 1 st Essex and Middlesex Precincts 5 and 6 Bruce E. Tart (617) 722-160O FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street Emergency: 9-1-1 PHONE: 688-9590 FAX: 688-9594 BUSINESS HOURS: 8:30-4:30 POLICE DEPARTMENT 566 Main Street Emergency: 9-1-1 PHONE: 683-3168 FAX: 681-1172 TrY: 683-3168 HOURS: 24 hours a day PUBLIC LIBRARY 345 Main Street PHONE: 688-9505 FAX: 688-9507 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 10:00 ^.ta.-9:00 P.~t. Friday and Saturday 10:00 ^.M-5:00 P.M. Sunday 2:00 P.ta-5:00 P.~n. Closed Weekends July and August PUBLIC WORKS 384 Osgood Street PHONE: 685-0950 FAX: 688-9573 HOURS: Office - 8:30-4:30 SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street PHONE: 688-9560 FAX: 688-9563 HOURS: 8:30 ^.M.--4:30 P.M. TOWN MANAGER 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9510 FAX: 688-9556 TOWN CLERK 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9500 FAX: 688-9556 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 675 Chickedng Road PHONE: 794-1503 FAX: 794-0231 HOURS: 8:00-4:30 North Andover High School 675 Chickering Road 794-1711 North Andover Middle School 495 Main Street 794-1870 Atkinson Elementary School l 11 Phillips Brook Road 794-0124 Bradstreet Early Childhood Center 70 Main Street 794-1677 Franklin Elementary School 2 Cypress Terrace 794-1990 Kittredge Elementary School 601 Main Street 794-1688 Sargent Elementary School 300 Abbott Street 794-3673 Thomson Elementary School 266 Waverly Road 794-1545 ASSESSORS Town Hall, Second Floor PHONE: 688-9566 FAX: 688-9556 Exemption Applications Motor Vehicle Excise Questions Property Assessments Tax Rate Information BOARD OF HEALTH 27 Charles Street PHONE: 688-9540 Communicable Diseases Info/Surveillance Environmental Health Concerns Food Establishment Permits/Complaints Food Sanitation Training Programs Health Screening: Blood Pressure, TB Home Visits Housing: Requirements for safe and sanitary housing Influenza Nuisance and Sanitation Complaints Public Swimming Pool Permits Rabies Vaccination Clinics: Dogs and Cats Reereationai Camp Permits Subsurface Sewage Disposal: Permits and Informa- tion on Location Tanning & Massage Est. Permits Tobacco Control Program Vaccine Depot Well Drilling Permits BUILDING DEPARTMENT 27 Charles Steet PHONE: 688-9545 ADA Coordinator Building Permits Building Information Demolition Permits Fireplace & Chimney Permits Oas Permits Masonary Permits Occupancy Permits Plumbing Permits Relocating Structure Permits Replacement Door Permits Replacement Window Permits Roofing Permits Sealer of Weight and Measures Sign Permits Swimming Pool Permits Tent Permits Vinyl Siding Permits Woodstove Permits Zoning By-Law Enforcement/Questions COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES American Disabilities Act Coordinator CONSERVATION COMMISSION 27 Charles Steet PHONE: 688-9530 Wetlands Information COUNCIL ON AGING-SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street PHONE: 688-9560 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 ^.M.-4:30 P.M. Alzheimer's Identification/Intervention Program Assistance Programs Blood Pressure Clinics Choral Group Discussion Group Educational Programs Elders at Risk Fitness Programs Free Pamphlets Friendly Visitor Program Fund-Raising Handicapped Accessible Health Care Proxy Health Screenings Home Care Services Homestead Act Immunization Programs Income Tax Assistance Informational and Referral Lectures Lending Library Lunch Program Magazines and Newspapers Meals on Wheels Memorials Monthly Parties Newsletter Outreach Recreational Programs Senior/Disabled Tax Relief Program SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Elders) Telephone Reassurance Program Transportation Programs: Medical & Grocery Shopping Volunteer Opportunities Weight Maintenance Program Widows/Widowers Support Group EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES PHONE: 688-4904 Auxiliary Police Disaster Services Evacuation Coordination Services Liaison for State and Federal Agencies Local Emergency Planning Committee Radio Communication Capability with Local, State and Federal Agencies EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PHONE: 9-1-1 FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street PHONE: Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 688-9590 Blasting Permits Burning Permits 1/I 5-5/1 Fire Prevention Fire Inspection - Smoke Detectors Flammable LiquidsFLP Gas Permits Oil Heat Appliance Installation Sprinkler Fire Alarm Plan Review Sprinkler Installation Underground Fuel Tank Installation/Removal Permits LIBRARY 345 Main Street PHONE: 688-9505 FAX: 688-9507 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 10:00 ^.M.-9:00 Friday and Saturday 10:00 ^.M-5:00 P.M. Sunday 2:00 v.M-5:00 P.M. Closed Weekends July and August Anne Bradstreet Collection Book Discussion Series Books Books on Tapes Boston Globe on CD-ROM Camcorder Cassette Players Computers (PC and Mac) Conference Room Dial-Up Access Exhibits Friends of Stevens Memorial Library Geneology and Local History Handicapped Accessible Inter-Library Loan Language Tapes Large Print Books Magazines and Newspapers Meeting Room Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Member Museum Passes Music CD's On-line Periodical Database Original A~t for Loan Phonedisc Photocopies (reduce and enlarge) Records Rental Books Reference Services Special Programs for Adults and Young Adults Storyhours/Children's Programs Talking Books for the Blind Tax Forms Television with Cable TV Hook-up Videos PARKING CLERK 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9550 Parking Ticket Information/Payment PERSONNEL Town Hall 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9530 Town Employment Opportunities PLANNING Town Hall Annex 146 Main Street PHONE: 688-9535 Flood Maps Planning Board Agendas Site Plan Review Subdivision Plans Zoning By-Law Zoning Map Information 4 POLICE DEPARTMENT 566 Main Street PHONE: Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 683-3168 FAX: 681-1172 TTY: 683-3168 Adult Police Academy Alcohol Server Training Information Animal Control Auction Permits Bicycle Helmet Sales Bicycle Registration Burial Permits (Non-Business Hours) Business Security Surveys Car Seat Loan Program Child Identification Program Citizen Advisory Council Community Policing Crime Watch D.A.R.E. Program Detective Hot Line Firearm Permits School Safety Questions Student Police Academy Town Emergencies (Non-Business Hours) Traffic Control and Safety Issues PUBLIC WORKS 384 Osgood Street PHONE: 685-0950 EMERGENCY (Non-Business Hours): 683-3168 FAX: 688-9573 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Field and Park Maintenance Boat and Fishing Permits - Lake Cochichewick Pothole and Road Hazard Repairs Public Tree Issues Recycling Permits Sewer Connections Sewer Blockages Snow Removal Regulations Street/Sidewalk Resuffacing Info. Trash & Recycling Collection Info. Water Connections Water Leaks Water Main Replacement Water Meters Watershed Information RECREATION PHONE: 688-0126 BEEPER: 387-6950 Arts in the Parks/Children's Theatre Band Concerts Boys Basketball Field/Park Administration Field/Playground Permits Field Trips Gifts Basketball Girls Softball Indoor/Outdoor Skating Information Parent Guide to Children's Resources Playground Areas Program Information/Registration Seasonal Employment/Volunteer Opportunities Sports Organization Information Tennis Court Passes Women's Softball SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 675 Chickering Road PHONE: 794-1503 FAX: 794-0231 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00 ^.M.-4:30 P.~t. Art: K-12 Athletics (794-3144) Community Schools Program (794-3080) Day Care Programs Breakfast Club Extended Kindergarten KidStop! EXCEL Enrichment Prog. High School SAT Prep High School Driver ED. Men's Basketball Summer School Academic Remediation Camps Technology Training Computers: K-12 (794-3144) Continuing Education (794-1711) English as a Second Language Literary Publications Music: K-12 Physical Education: K-12 (794-3144) Special Education: Pre-School-12 (794-1717) SCHOOL CLOSINGS When weather conditions cause schools to be closed or to delay their openings, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPART- MENT, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT Announcements are made on GOVERNMENT AC- CESS CHANNEL 47, local television stations (WBZ- Channel 4, WCVB-Channel 5, WHDH-Channel 7), and radio stations (WBZ AM, WRKO AM, WBMX FM, WCCM AM, WLLH AM, WHAV AM). SELECTMEN'S OFFICE Town Hall Main Floor PHONE: 688-9510 Appointments-Boards/Commissions Selectmen's Meeting Agendas Utilities Hearings STEVENS ESTATES AT OSGOOD HILL 723 Osgoed Street PHONE: 682-7072 Facility Rental Information Notary Public Raffle Permits Residential Street Listing Voter Registration TREASURERfFAX COLLECTOR Town Hall Main Floor PHONE: 688-9550 Betterments Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Payments Municipal Lien Certificates Parking Ticket Payments Real Estate Information/Payments Water/Sewer Bill Payments VETERANS' SERVICES Town Hall, Third Floor PHONE: 682-6378 All Veteran Benefits Discharge Papers Recorded Flags and Holders for Graves Headstones and Grave Markers Veterans Assistance TOWN CLERK Town Hall, Main Floor PHONE: 688-9500 - General Information 688-9501 - Town Clerk Absentee Ballots Alcoholic Liquor License Appointed Committee Listing Automatic Amusement Device License Birth Certificates Bowling Alley/Billiard Pool License Business Certificates Census Information/Jury List Certification of Petitions Class I - Dealer License Class II - Used Cars License Class III - Junk Dealer License Common Victualler License Coordinates Annual Town Report Death Certificates Dog License - due January 1 Elected Officials Current Listing Entertainment License Fishing and Hunting License Justice of the Peace Marriage License Massachusetts Income Tax Forms Nomination Papers YOUTH SERVICES 33 Johnson Street PHONE: 682-9000/688-9515 Emergency Beeper: 508-387-4919 Crisis Intervention Information and Referral Social Programs Recreation Programs Juvenile Court Services Support Services Student-Run Services Adventure Programs Ropes Course Clothes Closet Summer Programs Job Bank Peer Mediation Joseph N. Herraann Youth Center Prevention Programs 24-Hour Emergency Response Attendance Officer Holiday Giving Program Parenting Programs Family Services Youth Concert Series Oowt tte ACCOUNTANT** ASSESSORS, BOARD OF *** David Minicucci, Chairperson George R. Barker, Jr. Ernest Jones CABLE TV COMMITTEE** George I Dague, Chairperson Thomas Mo Finelli Vincent G. Rauscber Mark Catologna Arthur S. Fundeklian Richard M. Gacioch Robert S. Parker James M. Xenakis, Selectmen's Rep. (2OOl) (200]) (2OOl) (2002) (2003) (2003) (200]) (2001) (2002) (2002) CONSERVATION COMMISSION** Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Chairperson (2002) Deborah Feltovic (2003) Robert Mansour (2003) Joseph W. Lynch (2001) John Mabon (2001) Scott Masse (2001) Beth Westcott (2002) Robert Cerchione, Associate James Demotses, Associate Brian LaGrasse, Conservation Administrator COUNCIL ON AGING** Maria V.'Rosati, Chairperson (2003) Paul Galinis (2003) Albert S. Movesian (2003) Adele McConaghy (2001) Jean Mueller (2001) Eugene Thibodeau (2001) Nicholas Ventrillo (2001) Mae Cantone (2002) Robert Dfiscoll (2002) John Graham (2002) Domenic Tomsi (2002) Kathleen B. Gorman, Dixector, Elder Services COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES*** Cheryl Vazza-Scott, Chairperson (2003) Barbara Currier (2003) Donald B. Stewart (2003) Leonard Perkins . (2001) James F. Lyons (2002) David Bradbum (2002) David Greenwood (2001) EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY * * John J. COCO, Director Jeffrey J. Coco, Deputy Director Richard Stanley, Police Services Officer William Dolan, Warning Services Officer Richard C, Boettcher, OIC Aux./Special Police Joseph Sullivan, Jr., Communications Officer Leonard Somers, Education and Training Officer lohn Savastano, Senior Operations Officer Richard T. Shaughnessy, Operations Officer Evelyn Coco, Secretary (2001) FINANCE COMMITTEE * * * * Michael Garron, Chairperson (2001) Bernice Fink (2002) Rosemary Smedile (2002) Paul Stewart (2003) Paul Theberge (200 l) Jack Watkins (2003) FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF *** Charles Benevento FIRE CHIEF** William V. Dolan GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL** William McEvoy GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE* Mark Ford (2002) GREATER LAWRENCE sANITARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE** Brian J. Mitchell (2003) BOARD OF HEALTH*** Gayton Osgood, Chairperson Francis P. MacMillian, M.D. John S. Pizza, D.M.D. Sandra Stair, Health Administrator Debra Rillahan, R.N. Susan Ford Inspector (2001) (2003) (2002) HISTORICAL COMMISSION** Kathleen Szyska, Chairperson (2003) PaUicia Long (2003) Anne Erickson (2001 ) Baxhara $omers (200l) Linda Tremblay (2002) OLD HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION** George Scl~ender, Chahperson (2003) Mertha Larson (2003) Leslie Hopkins (2001) Kathleen SzTska (2001 ) Harry Aznoian (2002) Patricia Hayward (2002) Robert Stevens (2002) Patricia Long, Alternate (2003) HOUSING AUTHROITY* William McEvoy, Chairperson (2005) Clare Coco (2001) K¢ith Mitchell (2001 ) Helen Soucy (2003) Anna O'Connor (2004) Hope R. Minicueei, PHM, Executive Director HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR*** INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY* * * G~orge Schruender, Chairperson Larry Buote Jennifer Keenan John R. Kalin INSPECTORS*** D. Robert Nicetta, Bldg. Commissioner & Zoning Enforc~aent Officer Michael McGuire, Local Inspector Jam~ L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspector ~ames DeCola, Electrical Inspector Richard Lin&ay, Sr. D.V.M. (20O2) (2001) (2002) (2004) (2OO]) (2001) (200]) (2001) (2OOl) LIBRARY TRUSTEES (Replacement by vote of remaining members) Arthur Larson, Chairperson Martha Salisbury Mary Ellen Osgood William Hickey William Duffy, Jr. E. William Hanson Peter Lafond Sue Ellen, Library Director LICENSING COMMISSIONERS* Donald B. Stewart, Chairperson John R. Leeman, Jr. Keith A. Mitchell William B. Duffy, Jr., Jemes M. Xenakis LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL** Jeannine Rose Hardy, Co-Chairperson J. Leslie Young-Lamire, Co-Chairperson Peter Baylies Patricia Constantineau Jacob Zarr Lisa Loosigian Kathleen Troiano MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMM. (Appointed by Planning Board) John Smolak PLANNING BOARD*** Alison Lescarbeau, Chairperson Richard A. Nardella John Simons Alberto Angles, Jr. Richard Rowen Heidi Griffin, Town Planner (2003) (2003) (2001) (2002) (2002) (2001) (2003) (2OOl) (2OOl) (2ool) (2002) (2002) ~o~) (2001) (2003) (2003) (2002) (2002) PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*** William J. Scott, Director POLICE CHIEF** Richard M. S*amley PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF*** J. William Hmurciak RECREATION COUNCIL * * William McEvoy, Chairperson William Blackstock William McCarthy Michael Laorenza Jay McDonald Barbara rybus lohn Driscoll Joarme Lee Chris Rock REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF** Helen Tacy, Chairperson Leo E. Lafond Martha Salisbury $oyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk (Ex Officio) SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE (Appointed by School Committee & Town Moderator) Louis Minicucci, Chairperson Stephen Bullis Bruce Baker Harold Dushame Diane J. Hustcr Domcnic Scalise SCHOOL COMMITTEE* Nancy Gaff-ny Rullo, Chairperson Bruce Baker Diane I. Huster Daniel J. Murphy Donald D. Sternfeld SCHOOL, SUPERINTENDENT OF (Appointed by School Committee) Dr. William E. Allen SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES*** SELECTMEN, BOARD OF* James M. Xenakis, Chairperson William B. Duff-y, Jr. John. Leemah, Jr. Keith A. Mitchell Donald B. Stewart (2003) (2003) (2003) (2000 (2001) (2001) (2002) (2002) (2002) (2003) (2000 (2002) (2001) (2002) (2o02) (2003) (2003) (2002) (2002) (2003) (2001) (2003) STEVENS ESTATE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES Albert E Cullen, Esq,, Chairperson E. William Hansen Martha Larson John McGarry, Esq. Richard Reming Marc Totrisi, Esq. John J. Willis, Esq. TOWN CLERK*** Joyce A. Bradshaw TOWN COUSEL** Urbelis, Fieldste~l & Baihn, LLP TOWN MANAGER** Mark H. Ree~ TOWN MODERATOR* Charles A. Salisbury (2003) VETERAN'S AGENT & BURIAL, AGENT*** Edward Mitchell YOUTH SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS** Thomas Burldaardt, Chairperson David Rand Peter Coco Vincent Valentine Peter Breen Ex Officio: Donald B. Stewart, Selectman James M. Xenakis, Selectman Traey Castigliione, Police Department Richard German, Youth S,rvices Dir~r (2002) (2003) (2003) (2OO0 (2OO2) ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS** William J. Sullivan, Chairperson Robert Ford Walter Soule Raymond Vivanzio John Pallone George Early, Associate Ellen Mclntyre, Associate Scott Karpiaski, Associate (2003) (2003) (2OOl) (2oo0 (2oo2) (2o03) (2OOl) (2002) * Elected Official ** Appointed by Selectmen *** Appointed by Town Manager **** Appointed by Town Moderator 10 The Town witnessed many changes during the year 2000. Although many positive accomplishments were achieved, the Town continues to face many challenges. At a Special Town Meeting in early 2000, the Town approved funding for the construction of a new high school and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Plan for One Commerce Way. The TIF reflects the Town's commitment to making North Andover "business friendly." In a special election, the voters approved overwhelmingly an override for construction of the new high school, Also, in early 2000, Town Manager Robert J. Halpin, left North Andover to become President and CEO of the Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council. In his wake, the Town hired Terri Ackerman as acting Town Manager. For 6 months~ Ms. Ackerman handled day-to-day operations and guided the Town through the annual Town Meeting. In June 2000, the Board of Selectman presented an operational override of $1,996,019 to the voters. As outlined in the 1999 Annual Report by the Finance Committee, the Town continues to straggle with the effects of Proposition 21/2, which severely restricts the Town's ability to generate needed revenue to pay for services, and a lack of State aid. An operational override was required in order to maintain current levels of service. The approval of this property tax increase allowed the Town to address many critical and urgent needs areas. Critical and urgent areas addressed by the override included public safety, youth services, public works, and capital needs. Also, the override allowed for funding fully the requested School Committee budget. In September 2000, after an exhaustive search, the Town hired Mark Rees as its Town Manager. At a Special Town Meeting in the fall of 2000, the Town approved a TIF Plan for Sweetheart Plastics. Again, the TIF represents the ongoing commitment to lure busi- nesses to North Andover. As the Town increases its commercial tax base, the burden on residential taxpayers should decrease. The Town Meeting body also approved much needed renovations to Town Hall. Despite these accomplishments, the Town continues to operate in a revenue- restrained atmosphere. The Board of Selectman continues to base revenue estimates upon sustainable recurring sources. A lack of adequate State aid continues to force all Town departments to work within lean budgets. Fiscal issues aside, the Town also continues to face environmental challenges. The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD) has proposed a privately designed, built and operated sludge drying facility. Cellular towers and other communications facili- ties continue to locate within North Andover. Maritimes Northeast has proposed a substantial natural gas pipeline to pass through a portion of Town. Although the retrofit is complete, concerns persist over health effects of the Wheelabrator Incinerator. The Board of Selectman remains ever vigilant to ensure the health and safety of our residents. The Finance Committee is the official fiscal overseer of the Town's finances. It consists of a group of nine volunteer citizens with diverse backgrounds, who are appointed by the Town Moderator. Its mission is to monitor all aspects of the annual operating and capital budgets on behalf of the Town's citizens. The Committee meets regularly throughout the year to review the progress of the current year's actual income and expenditures versus the budget approved by Town Meeting. In the months leading up to Town Meeting, the Committee also meets with town departments to review their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year. After detailed analysis, the Committee makes recommendations on the budget to Town Meeting that will best balance the needs of the community. The mission of our town government is to provide a balanced level and quality of services for the public health, safety, education and general well being of its citizens on an ongoing basis. To achieve this mission, our financial management plan needs to have the following: · Flexibility to withstand external economic, environmental or other factors over which we have no control. · Financial resources to meet the challenges of natural growth, decline and change within our community. · An annual budget that can be funded out of the current annual revenues. · A long-term plan to maintain infrastructure and equipment, without deferring maintenance to future years. In July 1996, the Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen and School Committee agreed to adopt a set of financial policies to be used as a guide for strengthening the Town's economic health. These policies set specific goals and target levels for some of our most critical financial items including cash reserves, capital expenditures and debt service. Our financial performance can now be measured using these trmancial policies. Cash reserve The financial policy suggests that our cash reserve should be equal to 2% to 4 % of our Net Operating Revenues. In 1996, when the Financial Policies were adopted, our cash reserve balance was right in the middle of that range at $1.2 million. Since then, it has dropped below the minimum requirement set by our policy, as shown in this chart. 11 As the trend line indicates, we are not headed in the right direction on this measure. It would be smart financially to be appropriating to our cash reserves or "stabilization fund", as some call it, each year to improve our fiscal health. Appropriations of this sort have been proposed and presented to Town Meeting by the Finance Committee over the last few years. However, they were not approved because of pressure to expand funding of operating budgets. Cash reserve is a measure that both Standard & Poors and Moodys use to deter- mine the Town's bond rating. This bond rating is the factor used to determine the interest rate at which the Town can borrow money. As our cash reserves decline, our interest rate and borrowing costs go up. Our current bond ratings are A- from Standard & Poors and A3 from Moodys. Capital expenditures Our financial policy also suggests that our annual spending for capital items should be equal to 2% to 3 % of our net operating revenues. Capital items include things such as building renovations or other large and expensive pieces of equipment, which have useful lives of 10 years or more. Since 1996, we have made progress t9 a high point of just over $500,000 in 1998, but have declined in more recent years as shown in this chart. 1.0 0.5 0,0 1996 t 997 1998 1999 2000 As the trend line indicates, we are not headed in the right direction on this measure either. Due to a shortage of revenue for operating budgets, a conscious decision was made to reduce our capital spending in 1999 and 2000 in favor of more money for the operating budget. This is contrary to the financial policy but necessary given our limited revenues. Debt service Another measure included in our financial policies is debt service, which is the amount of principal and interest paid each year on our loans or borrowings. Our financial policy also suggests that our debt service should be within the range of 4% to 6% of net operating revenues. Our actual debt service has been steadily increasing to a high of nearly $2.3 million in 1998. You can see in this chart that debt service reached the upper limit of our policy in 1998. Fortunately, the total debt service has decreased since that point in time. 3.0 2.0 O.O The trend line in this chart is a good indication that we are in control of our bor- rowing. As debt service is reduced, more funds can be allocated to operating budgets. In this case, we can see that when our financial policies are followed, they can have a positive effect on the Town's financial health. When looking at this chart on Debt Service, you must keep in mind that we are only looking at debt that is paid with funds from the operating budget. All debt pay- ments made with funds exempted from our tax levy through a Proposition 2~h override are not included in this analysis. Our financial policies do not address this type of debt. To improve the future financial health of out community, it is imperative that we budget our revenues and expenses realistically, maintain our infrastructure, and build up our cash reserves to improve our bond rating and keep our borrowing costs to a minimum. If expenditures keep growing at a faster rate than revenues, as we have seen over the last few years, current service levels will not be maintained without the identification of additional funding sources or more Proposition 21/2 overrides for operating budgets. 14 Aggregate value of real estate - 12 month Aggregate value of personal property $2,084,160,700.00 $46,916,195.00 Real estate tax levy - 12 months Personal property tax levy - 12 months $32,011,002.86 $838,861.57 Residential rate per thousand C.I.P. rate per thousand $14.91 $17.88 Water lien Sewer lien Interest (water) Interest (sewer) $130,917.98 $84,237.45 $16,665.23 $10,657.43 Chapter 380 (sewer) Chapter 40 (water) Committed interest (water) Committed interest (sewer) $94,769.02 $318.00 $15,156.00 $63.60 00o Levy of Num taxed vehicles taxed 1997 vehicles 3 $206.36 1998 vehicles 127 $13,604.97 1999 vehicles 4083 $448,763.00 2000 vehicles 21,449 $2,656,799.73 Single family 5860 Industrial buildings and land 84 Condominiums 1254 Personal property accounts 805 Misc. res. 26 Chapter 61-forest property 5 Two family 476 Chapter 61a-farm property 137 Three family 43 Chapter 61b-recreational land accounts 4 Four-eight family 46 Exempt buildings and land 380 Vacent land 701 Public utilities 3 Residential/commercial 60 Utilities Valued By State 3 Commercial buildings and land 415 Report of the Financial Operations for the fiscal year beginning June 30, 1999 are as follows: At the May 1999 town meeting members approved the Fiscal Year 2000 budget for the Town. The results of the May 99 town meeting and transfers at subsequent Town Meetings are detailed on the following page. On June 30, 1999, the long term debt balance outstanding was $69,667,292.15. During the fiscal year 2000, the Town entered into long term debt borrowing in the amount of $2,299,351.00 and retired debt in the amount of $4,411,064.00. These transactions resulted in an outstanding long term debt balance as of June 30, 2000 in the amount of $67,555,579.10. ]'7 18 As Tax Collector, I submit my report for the 12 months ending June 30, 2000: Motor Vehicle Excise 2000 $2,493,509.55 Motor Vehicle Excise 1999 697,643.27 Motor Vehicle Excise 1998 33,102.82 Motor Vehicle Excise 1997 3,912.49 Motor Vehicle Excise 1996 & prior 7,004.95 Real Estate 2001 235,935.63 Real Estate 2000 31,624,822.88 Real Estate 1999 378,084.26 Real Estate 1998 18,980.17 Real Estate 1997 1,155.34 Personal Property 2001 3,355.37 Personal Property 2000 830,596.23 Personal Property 1999 3,266.74 Farm Animal Excise 1999 1,062.12 Sewer Liens/Assessments 2000 78,426.05 Sewer Liens/Assessments 1999 5,317.09 Sewer Liens/Assessments 1998 652.47 Water Liens/Assessments 2000 47,295.04 Water Liens/Assessments 1999 9,267.00 Water Liens/Assessments 1998 842.80 Payment in Lieu of Taxes 2000 25,261.13 Tax Title 2000 226,229.90 Sewer Lien Interest 2000 12,410.08 Sewer Lien Interest 1999 277.76 Water Lien Interest 2000 5,895.15 Water Lien Interest 1999 943.37 Water Lien Interest 1998 101.92 Water Rates, etc. 2000 3,432,098.25 Water Interest 2000 17,491.31 Sewer Rates 2000 1,946,012.76 Sewer Interest 2000 10,331.15 Municipal Lien Certificates 2000 29,385.00 Parking Fines 2000 13,960.00 Interest on Taxes 2000 123,071.47 Tax Title Interest 2000 99,233.05 Room Occupancy Tax 2000 5,397.00 Water/Sewer Releases 2000 147.00 Town Tmosam, As Town Treasurer, I submit my report for the 12 months ending June 30, 2000: Balance on Hand, July 1, 1999 Receipts for Fiscal 2000 $17,596,824.13 72,660,779.16 $90,257,703.29 Disbursements for Fiscal 2000 74,048,504.30 Balance, June 30, 2000 $16,209,198.99 Fleet Bank Boston Safe Deposit M.M.D.T.. Century Bank State Street Bank Citizens Bank Eastern Bank Fleet Bank - escrow accounts Century Bank - escrow accounts $1,679,943.82 2,310,560,70 6,016,423.49 571,499.06 133,891.45 816,664.40 113,752.09 2,945,974.68 1,620,489.30 $16,209,198.99 I olane ' gO00 Real Estate 2000 Real Estate 1999 Real Estate 1998 Real Estate 1997 Personal Property 2000 Personal Property 1999 Personal Property 1998 Personal Property 1997 Motor Vehicle Excise 2000 Motor Vehicle Excise 1999 Motor Vehicle Excise 1998 Motor Vehicle Excise 1997 $ 397,480.23 80,847.99 3,776.11 176.15 7,433.37 4,795.53 1,412.85 243.47 103,476.64 36,730;84 21,223.36 14,682.32 I respectfully submit the report of the Town Cleek for the Year 2000. The new century began with intense activity and changes. Virginia Sullivan, dedicated member of our office retired on December 31. As we welcomed Karen Fitzgibbons she was thrown head first into the election and Town Meeting fray that would ensue. We are only a staff of three trying to provide all the necessary and important services that a Town Clerk's office must do for over 26, 000 people. Our accomplishments in 2000 included: · January 31, 2000 - Special Town Meeting for new High School with over 1,500 voters present · February 15, 2000- Special Town Election for the New High School successfully passed · Processing Annual Town Census and Jury List · Active Participation in Census 2000 - a year long event so important to the funding needs of the Community with a 10% improvement over 1990 efforts with no additional resources · March 7, 2000 - Presidential Primary - Our office processed over 5,600 changes in party and resultant notifications · March 21, 2000 -Annual Town Election · ~May 13,May 14 and June 14, 2000-Annual Town Meeting · June 13, 2000 - Special Town Election - Operating Override · June-August 2000 - Processed a record number of initiative petition and nomina- tion paper certifications in Essex County for over 17,000 voters · Achieved Attorney General approval for all submitted Town Meeting Bylaws · September 19, 2000 - State Primary Election - Particularly cumbersome as we have 12 different ballots because of split districts · November 7, 2000 - Presidential Election - Successfully completed because of meticulous planning - No lines or procedural problems · December 11, 2000 - Special Town Meeting with twenty two articles The brief overview of these major events was successfully managed in conjunction with our responsibility for 464 direct statutes. In our role as keeper of vital statistics and certification from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2001 we recorded 340 Births, 135 Marriages, and 302 Deaths. Providing immediate issuance of vital record certifica- tions is seldom done in other communities. We hope to be able to continue this service. Providing notary service to the public, agents of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, chief election, voter registration, and census processors, filing and recording officer, and the general information first response continue to tax our limited re- sources. As processing agents for the Licensing Commissioners (Board of Selectmen) the expansion of business has seen a marked increase in volume. Processing new and change applications, pole petitions for the Board of Selectmen, and providing permit coordination and recommendations is a major task. Dog license automation continues to go forward as we do over 2,000 license renewals by mail. This program is extremely well received and allows proper monitoring of rabies and licensing in the interest of public safety. My thanks and gratitude to my Board of Registrars - Leo Lafond, Martha Salisbury, and Helen Tacy in this the most difficult of all election cycles, for their support and assistance. The dedication of all election and meeting workers who worked non-stop this year deserves praise and acknowledgement. They are the ones who make democracy work! The support of all the custodians and those who assist in setting up the meetings and poles allow all logistics to run so well. Without their constant support we would not have been able to survive this grueling year. Janet L. Eaton, Assistant Town Clerk, deserves recognition for all her assistance and accomplishments. She delivers outstanding service to the Licensing Commission, the Board of Selectmen, the people of the Town of North Andover and especially to me. Her efforts to automate and emphasis on revenue and service enhancements are commendable. Without Karen Fitzgibbon's' dedication and willingness to adapt so quickly our success would have not been possible. Harold Dushame has brought the spirit of volunteerism to new heights. Without his assistance many of the mandated tasks would have been impossible because of limited staffing levels. The most important asset any organization has are its people. The cooperation, assistance, and efforts of those who serve the Town of North Andover make difficult tasks possible. In conclusion, my special appreciation is extended to the to the resi- dents of the Town of North Andover for having chosen our wonderful Town to live in. It is our pleasure to serve you! D b mm¢ The Community Development Office serves as the management ann of the Com- mnnity Development and Services Division. Community Development consists of the Director of Community Development and the Administrative Assistant to the Director. Community Development is responsible for the direct oversight of personnel and the applicable personnel records for the conservation, building, health, and planning departments. To a lesser degree the CD Department oversees the personnel manage- ment of the services departments: Youth, Recreation, Veterans, Elder Services. The Library Department, while under the auspices of Community Services, manages their own personnel functions. The Community Development Office has taken a proactive role in the development of municipal projects by facilitating the selection of consultants, coordinating, manag- ing project funds and providing technical expertise. In the calendar year 2000 the Community Development Department expanded the prior role of management over- sight to include project management and public facilities development. Over 55% of the office time was expended on facilities and planning projects. Over 25% of time was expended on Administration and Management services to the various departments. These services include payroll, personnel reviews and budget oversight. Of the Project category the facilities projects comprised the greatest amount of time. Some of the projects are as follows: 1. Youth Center: Completed Youth Center Construction July 2000 2. Economic Development Sweetheart Cup: Facilitated the approval for Tax Incre- ment Financing Plan to enable the location of Sweetheart C~p retaining 300 jobs in the Commonwealth. 3. Master Plan: The Goals, Objectives and Policies received approval at the May 2000 Town Meeting. 4. Osgood Hill: Completed Economic development analysis, which was partially funded by State grant. 5. Senior Center Shelter Grant: DevelOping plans and specifications for $126,000 grant to provide emergency shelter facilities at the Senior Center. 6. Osgood Hill Landscape Grant: Received a grant for $20,000 to restore the historic landscapes at the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill. Currently developing plans. 7. Town Hall ADA Project: Received approval at Town Meeting on December 11a, 2000 for the renovations and additions to Town Hall. This $1.3 million project is planned to be partially funded by a $295,000 matching grant from the State. 8. Outcountry Fire Station: Assisting the Fire Department in the analysis of altema- fives for the development of an outcountry fire station. 9. DONE: The Digital Office Network Environment, or DONE project, is a plan to reduce paper and increase access to information. Stage one is underway with the connection of a scanner copier to all workstations. The intent is to allow the delivery of digital information and reduce the need for dissemination through hardcopy, thus reducing waste and costs. 10. Telecommunications: Working with the Telecommunications subcommittee devel- oped a leasing request for proposals for the creation of revenue and communica- tions opportunities at Osgood Hill The following is a summary of the activities of the Animal Inspector for the calendar year 2000. The annual Rabies Immunization Clinic was held by Dr. Richard D. Lindsay at the usual location of the Olde Center Fire Station on Saturday, May 20, 2000. Only 23 animals were vaccinated. 1999 2000 Number of Dogs quarantined for biting 2 Number of Animals tested for Rabies 0 Number of Animals positive for Rabies 0 Number of Barns inspected 13 Number of cats quarantined for Rabies exposure 25 Number of Dairy Cows over two years 90 Number of Dairy Heifers one to two years 25 Number of Dairy Calves under one years 30 Number of Dairy Bulls 2 Number of Dairy Steers 2 Number of Dairy Herds 2 Number of Beef Cattle over two years 2 Number of Beef Cattle under two years 10 Number of Beef Steers 1 Number of Beef Herds (One animal constitutes a herd) 1 Number of Donkeys 0 Number of Horses (includes work and saddle horses) 127 Number of Ponies 13 Number of Goats 10 Number of Sheep 2 Number of Swine 4 Number of Swine Herds (one animal constitutes a herd) I 10 4 0 12 44 22 0 8 1 0 1 69 18 0 2 0 118 17 4 3 3 1 R~ont D. lan~a~, D.¥.~t The Board of Appeals held 10 regular monthly meetings during the year of 2000, cancelled 2 regular monthly meetings during the year of 2000. The Board held 3 special meetings during the year 2000. The Board held heatings on 45 variances, 37 special permits, 7 party aggrieved, one comprehensive permit and one 6 month extension. The Board of Appeals holds its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 e.M. unless otherwise advertised. The North Andover Board of Health is a three-member board comprised of volun- teem appointed by the Town Manager for three-year, overlapping terms. The Board generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month. The staff of the Health Depart- ment consists of a full-time Director, Inspector and Secretary and a part-time nurse. The Board of Health and its staff axe responsible for the enforcement of the State Sanitary and Environmental Codes, the reporting of diseases dangerous to the public health, and the enforcement of other applicable state and local laws and regulations created to protect all citizens. This past year was a very busy one for the Health Department and the Board. In March over 700 students, teachers and staff of Merrimack College were stricken with a virulent Norwalk-like vires that brought out the Town's emergency services. The Department worked cooperatively with the State Department of Public Health to halt the spread of the virus, identify the agent, and supervise the clean up efforts throughout the college. There were many hearings, meetings and negotiations with the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District concerning their proposal to build a sludge-to-fertilizer plant on the site. Although eventually approved, the project remains in litigation. The flu clinic season started late and ended late with a number of immunizations being given into 2001. The Health Department held twelve flu clinics in an all-out effort to reach those at risk of complications from the flu. Our thanks go to everyone who volunteered at the clinics, Emergency regulations were passed by the State Legislature that involved local health departments in beaver control with inspections to ascertain whether a public health emergency was being caused by beaver dams. The late summer and autumn months were taken up with problems related to the West Nile Vires and the effort to join the Northeast Mosquito Control District. The Request for Proposals for Monitoring Program Development and Services of the Wheelabrator plant was issued, resulting in the final selection of Tech Environmen- tal, I~c. New pool and camp regulations were passed at the state level that increased the already lengthy inspection time. New Food Code regulations were also adopted by the State which increased the length of time needed for inspections and resulted in more intense training classes for food handlers. Three training sessions were offered and taught by department staff. To respond to the need of additional time for inspections, the Board hired a part-time consultant to perform some of the lengthier food facility inspections. ph,~,~b~ng i~pe~.t~ The following comparison table indicates construction activity remained at a steady pace for the Fiscal Year 2000. The permitting process and inspection services have remained on schedule. We wish to than those Town Departments that cooperated in the proper enforce- ment of public safety and zoning by-laws. FY 2000 FY 1999 New dwelling, 1 & 2 family residential 95 79 Additions & alteration 272 238 New commercial & industrial building 10 14 Commercial & industrial additions & alterations 27 41 Dormitories & educational bffllding 7 Re-roofing & siding 107 131 Pools 36 31 Garages & shed 27 36 Miscellaneous signs, demolition, chimney, stoves, 45 49 Certificate of inspections 63 59 Total fees $ 452,038.00 $ 575,244.00 Plumbing permits 480 318 Gas permits 459 294 Electrical permits 714 493 Total electrical, gas, plumbing permit fees $179,050.00 $115,698.50 Brooks School $ 5,359,000.00 No. Andover Business Park $ 1,500,000.00 Sweetheart Cup. $ 643,775.00 No. Andover LLC $ 4,500~000.00 Executive Quarters $ 1,916,026.00 Youth Center $ 2,113,000.00 Merrimack College $ 9,972,683.00 Eagle Tribune $ 4,000,000.00 Bake N Joy $ 738,000.00 Lucent Tech $ 350,000.00 Yale Properties $ 488,000.00 Royal Crest $ 600,000.00 Construction Project Total $ 32,180,484.00 The Conservation Commission is comprised of seven (7) volunteer members who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms. The Conservation Department is staffed by an Administrator, a Conservation Associate, and a Depart- mental Assistant to provide information and assistance to residents regarding the Town's natural resources. The Conservation Commission administers the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. C. 131 S. 40) and the Town of North Andover's Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations (C. 178 of the Code of North Andover). These state and local regulations help protect valuable natural resources including North Andover's lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, swamps, lands subject to flooding and vegetated freshwater wetlands. These wetland resource areas are known to play an important role in the following public health and safety interests: 1. Protection of public and private water supplies; 2. Protection of Ground Water Supply; 3. Flood Control; 4. Storm Damage Prevention; 5. Prevention of Pollution; 6. Protection of Fisheries; 7. Protection of Wildlife & Wildlife Habitat; 8. Recreation; 9. Sedimentation and Erosion Control. Any construction (including, but not limited to, a permanent structure, addition, deck, patio, roadway, pool, driveway, etc.) or alteration of land within 100 feet of any wetland resource area in North Andover requires public review and a permit from the Conservation Commission. In November of 1997, the Massachusetts Legislature revised the Wetlands Protection Act and incorporated a new wetland resource area into the definitions section. The "Rivers Bill" restricts development within 200 feet of both sides of rivers and perennial streams such as Mosquito Brook, Rocky Brook, Boston Brook, Cedar Brook, Fish Brook, the Shawsheen River, the Merrimack River and the many nameless tributaries throughout North Andover. The Conservation Commission and professional staff are required to examine the impact of any proposed activity which would involve the previously mentioned interests. Meetings are held twice a month for the purpose of reviewing projects and holding public hearings. In the calendar year 1999, the Conservation Commission reviewed 17 Requests for Determination of Applicability's and 53 Notice of Intents. Department staff spent greater than 50% of their time on permit review alone. A tremendous time commitment. In addition to their regulatory responsibilities under the Act and local bylaw, the Conservation Department and Commission completed the following projects: 1. Performed a complete inventory/audit on over 100 active projects. 2. In conjunction with the Open Space and Trails Committees, revised the 1995 Open Space and Recreation Plan and developed a 2000 Action Plan. 3. Worked with the Open Space and Trails Committees to design an existing condition map and created trail system maps. 5. Worked with Eagle Scout candidates to fulfill their Eagle Scout requirements. 6. Worked with the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife and the Department of Public ~7 Works to monitor existing beaver colonies and mitigate wildlife impacts. 7. Worked on and helped pass the Community Preservation Act Our efforts for the upcoming year will be focused on wetland and watershed protection, implementation of the 2000 Open Space and Recreation Plan, creating complete and comprehensive databases on existing and upcoming conservation fdes, implementation of the CPA. On behalf of the Council on Aging, I am pleased to submit the annual report for the period between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2000. Programs and services have increased dramatically. Physical and mental health programs, support groups, lectures, discussion groups, educational programs and special assistance programs have been provided to serve seniors whereby filling the Mission of the Council on Aging to keep elders active, well and independent. Outreach staff visited clients who were frail, ill, and isolated in their homes, as well as those who were hospitalized. Staff accessed the needs of elders and provided support and special services. All resources were used as we worked closely with Town Departments as well as Health and Home Care Agencies to assist "elders at risk". Our 216 volunteers contributed 13,795 hours of services throughout the year. They facilitated support groups, mentored students in North Andover schools, provided Telephone Reassurance and Friendly Visitor services for homebound elders, provided legal and income tax assistance, helped with health insurance problems and provided medical transportation. Many services would not exist without the talent, time and effort of our dedicated volunteers. Informational and referral In-home services Outreach clients Telephone contacts Home and hospital visits Health screenings: cholesterol, skin, eye, hearing, foot Blood pressure clinic Pneumonia and flu immunization Wellness and fitness programs Community education Home-delivered meals Referrals to and from other agencies Congregate meals Family assistance (non-elderly) Legal aid, fuel assistance, tax assistance, housing, employment Medical transportation SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Elders) Newsletter (quarterly) Social functions and trips Recreation Drop-In 16,311 5,528 1,019 1,290 1,004 356 1,540 1,800 2,676 5,297 10,843 200 4,072 185 175 309 62 16,800 1,943 7,752 3,200 Intergenerational programs Homestead Act, living will, health care proxy forms Vial for Life and Radon Kits, Bay State Discount Forms Client support Senior/disabled tax relief program Food shopping assistance Widows/widowers support group Friendly visitors program Telephone reassurance program Care management Term Ending 6/30/00 Maria Rosati, Chairperson Robert Driscoll, Vice Chairman Jean Mueller, Secretary, Treasurer Mae Cantone Paul Galinis Adele McConaghy Albert S.Movsesian Joanne Perry Eugene Thibodeau Domenic Torfisi Nicholas Ventrillo New Term Starting 7/1/00 Albert S. Movsesian, Chairman Robert Driscoll, Vice Chairman Mafia Rosati, Secretary Paul Galinis, Treasurer Mae Cantone John Graham Adele McConaghy Jean Mueller Eugene Thibodeau Domenic Tordsi Nicholas Ventrillo 2OO 150 1,352 15 555 1,040 5,57O 11,186 467 The North Andover Historical Commission dedicated the year 2000 to the yearlong celebration of America's first woman poet and (North) Andover resident, Anne Bradstreet. The Commission, together with the Noah Andover Historical Society, dedicated the Anne Bradstreet Memorial Stone on September 16, 2000. Monies were raised for the stone through donations from No/xh Andover residents, students of poetry and history, and from the many descendants of the'Bradstreet and Dudley families. This memorial, located in the Old Burying Ground, will be a lasting tribute to Anne and to her life and death here in the north parish of Andover. The Commission is still seeking monies for the preservation and restoration of all the markers in our Old Burying Ground. This ever continuing labor of love will always be an on-goipg project for the Commission, one that we happily undertake as the Old Burying Ground is a 17th century gem that connects us all with our historic past. The Historical Commission is grateful to Carol Majahad, Director of the North Andover Historical Society for her advice and assistance throughout the year as an informal member of the Commission. The Planning Department consists of one planner, one secretary and a six member volunteer Planning Board. The Board meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of every month and conducts Saturday morning site visits. The Department reviews and endorses all Approval Not Required Plans M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 81-L and 81-12, The Department reviews all preliminary and definitive subdivision plans as required by M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 81 - K to 81 - GG and the North Andover Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The Planning Department also reviews the Development Schedules for all subdivisions under Section 8.7 Growth Management. The Department reviews applications for the eleven different special permits as authorized by M.G.L. Ch. 40A and the North Andover Zoning Bylaw: Section 2.30.1 Section 4.125 Section 4.136 Section 7.2.1 Section 7.2.2 Section 8.3 Section 8.5 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Common Driveway R-6 Zone Watershed Protection District Access Other Than Street Frontage Frontage Exception Lot Site Plan Review Planned Residential Development Planned Development District Large Estates Condominium Conversion Continuing Care Retirement Center Independent Elderly Housing The Planning Department works with developers on obtaining street acceptance. This year, the Planning Department initiated the compilation of outstanding items which need to be completed in subdivisions related to documentation and reports and sent the results of this subdivision audit to developers to aid them in obtaining street acceptance. This was received well by developers as they found the document to be very helpful and followed up with appointments with Planning Staff to then review these items in detail. TMs resulted in a coordinated effort by both the staff and devel- opment community and will certainly be continued in following years. And, at May Town Meeting in 2000 this project paid off as nine streets were accepted at Town Meeting. Under M.G.L. Ch. 40A, Section 5, The Planning Board is responsible for advertis- ing a public hearing for any proposed zoning bylaws to be voted upon at Town Meet- ing. Aside from holding the public heating, the Planning Board works on drafting any proposals or amendments to the zoning bylaw. This involves research of other town bylaws and regulations, review of publications, assimilating gathered information into the drafting of new bylaws and regulations suited to the needs of North Andover. A significant amount of time and effort is spent each year on behalf of the Planning Staff to keep the bylaws up to date. This year a proposed amendment for a slope bylaw is being researched to incorporate into the zoning bylaw. In November of 2000, the Planning Board held a public hearing in November of 2000 and adopted a new set of subdivision roles and regulations which the Board spent a large amount of time meeting with the public and developers to receive their input on the proposed regulations. The new roles and regulations took almost an entire year just to be drafted, and tighten up some inadequacies of the old regulations. The Planning Department is also .involved in many regional organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, the H.O.M.E. Consortium, the Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority. Involve- ment in these organizations is required in order to receive certain services and grants. The Planning Department reviewed eleven site plan review applications including the 214,500 SF plaza containing retail, office and hotel buildings, 49,050 SF mini- storage warehouse located on Osgood Street, and the 19,900 SF addition to the Eagle Tribune Office. The Planning Department also reviewed four (4) definitive subdivisions for a total of 23 lots. These subdivisions varied in size from the two lot subdivision on South Bradford Street to the eleven (11) lot Chatham Crossing on Andover Street. The Planning Department reviewed three preliminary subdivision plans totaling 100 lots off of Rea Street, Osgood Street and Turnpike Street. Type of application # of permits # Lots/ reviewed Square Footage Watershed Special Permit Site Plan Review Frontage Exception Lots Site Plan Review Waiver Preliminary Subdivision Definitive Subdivision Common Driveway Access Other Than Frontage 2 8 lots ! 1 374,292 SF 0 0 lot 3 3 lot 3 100 lots 4 23 lots 2 4 1 1 The year 2000 was the 54th year of activities of the North Andover Recreation Department. Eight band concerts were held on the North Andover Common. The concerts were held on Sunday evenings from 6:00 P.M. tO 7:3~3 P.M. July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Aug 6 Aug 16 Aug 20 Aug 27 Russ McQueen - Sing Along The Paul O. Show (Diamond is Forever) 60's Invasion New Liberty Jazz Band Obeflaedler Hoffbrau Band - German Festival Music Merrimack Valley Chores Four Guys in Taxes The Kahuna Band with Brian Kingsley The concerts are supported in part by a grant from the North Andover Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. And John Leeman, Jr., Fr. Paul Keyes, St. Michael's; Dewhirst &Conte Funeral Home; Lawrence Savings Bank; McLay's Florist; Watts Industries; Knights of Columbus; China Blossom and the North Andover Community Center. Special events were held on the North Andover Common on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings beginning at 10:00 A.M. The shows provided entertainment for young children and their parents. Wed July 5 Wed July 12 Mon July 17 Wed July 19 Thurs July 20 Mon July 24 Wed July 26 Thurs July 27 Mon July 31 Wed Aug 2 Thurs Aug 3 Mon Aug 7 Wed Aug 9 Thurs Aug 10 B.J. Hickman Magic Show Dan Grady Puppeteer Ziggy and Friends Marcus Gayle, Music for everyone Judy Pancoast Kidpop - Family Show Spunky the Clown Wayne from Maine Zoomob'fle Ronnie the Clown Dan Foley (a show for kids of all ages) Steve Thomas Magic Show Zoomobile Michael Frank Silly Ballons Keith Johnson Family Entertainment In the event of rain the shows were held indoors at the Blaisdell Performance Center at the North Andover Middle School. The shows were very well attended and were received many letters from parents. We plan to do this again in the year 2001. Ice skating was held at the Brooks Rink 16 Sunday evenings from 6:30 ~,.~. to 8:30 P.M. very well attended by both parents and children alike. Great fun for young and old alike. The above programs were in charge of Recreation Director William McEvoy assisted by Program Director Becky Morgan. To the Citizens of Noah Andover, Massachusetts: The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library herewith present their 92nd report which is for the period January 1, 2000-December 31,2000. To the Trustees of Stevens Memorial Library: I hereby submit the 92nd report of the Director: What an eventful and very special year! The year 2000 (the Year of Anne Bradstreet) began with a look 350 years into Noah Andover's past as we celebrated the 1650 publication of The Tenth Muse, Lately Sprung Up in America by Anne Dudley Bradstreet. We started the year (and spent much of it) "in search of Anne Bradstreet", America's first poet. There were lectures, discussions and tours through- out northeastern Massachusetts, at the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum, Pioneer Village in Salem, Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Heard House in Ipswich and at the Rogers Center at Merrimack College. It was the culmination of 18 months of planning and preparation. We hope that this has generated a resurgence of love and interest in a truly talented woman. An annual Anne Bradstreet poetry contest will be sponsored by the librar~ to promote that interest and a love of poetry as well. We ended the year 2000 as far removed from the year 1650 as it is possible to get by moving into the new millennium with a brand new computer system, Horizon, a product of epixtech. The Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC) chose this PC based automated system which will allow our members (and patrons) much more flexibility. Patrons will be able to (among other things) request materials from home, check their own records, and renew materials they have checked out. We thank the Friends for their generosity in providing materials promoting our new system. And in the days in between these two happenings we worked hard to provide you, our residents and patrons, with the very best service possible. Our Tecbafical Services staff added over 5,000 new titles (some were gifts in memory of your loved ones and gifts commemorating special events chosen with very special care by Barbara Philbrick, our Assistant Director). Our Cimulation Staff provided displays of materials which were current and appealing (and quick to pick up for those of you in a huncy). Books and materials have been shifted to make it easier to access and find things (Large Print, Romances and Westerns are now right around the comer from the elevator. YA materials and summer reading list rifles were labeled and placed on new shelves in the Reference Room). Children's Room and Reference Room Staff received many complements for purchasing, labeling and helping students find just the right title on their school summer reading lists. The Reference staff and our Technology Librarian provided one on one training in the use computers and the Intemet. Special programs, displays, art work and book discussions were on-going (in addition to our Anne Bradstreet activities) and were arranged by Jill Barker, Community Services Librarian. The Children's Room continued to provide new and exciting programs--including a summer filled with "furry, finny and feathered friends!" helping to make the summer of 2000 our busiest summer ever with a combined circulation for adults and children (June through August) of over 54,000 titles. We had hoped (especially with numbers like these for 3 months) to hit an all-time high of 200,000 for calendar year 2000. Although we missed by less than 10,000 items we expect (with your help) to reach that goal in 2001. Check the accompanying statistics to see just some of the quantifiable things we do! During the year we saw some staff changes. Liz McGowan moved from adult to children's services and was replaced by Ellen Reusch at the Adult Desk. Kristin Raban, Head of Youth Services, moved on to an even more challenging position in New Hampshire. Former School Library Media specialist and Reeding specialist, Marina Salenikas (who has an extraordinary knowledge of children's & YA literature)joined us in early July to oversee our very challenging and busy Children's & YA Depart- ment. In fact, she saw us through our busiest summer ever! Reference Librarian Sveflana McCoy left to spend more time with her son and to complete her PhD. Betsy Miller came to us from Masco's Junior High with a great affinity for Young Adults. Lisa Strykowski, who would soon become Lisa Belfiore, stepped in to fill the position our Technology Librarian. Part of her days are spent as a Technology Specialist for the rest of the town! We were very happy to welcome her to our staff, especially as we prepared to move to a new and challenging PC-based automated library system. These four join our very talented and helpful staff. And as one sound off caller said "They are knowledgeable, friendly and extremely helpful." Another patron agrees, saying that the staff is friendly, makes people feel comfortable and helps provide the feel of a small town library in very attractive surroundings! Those surroundings (inside and uno were kept clean and neat and well-tended by our great custodian, Bill Foxd. The Friends, and our Landscaping Committee added their talents to his in keeping the grounds beautiful with mulch and flowers. Extra thanks go to Kenny Rea for donating (and helping to spread) the mulch. Thanks to the Oarden Club and C~ayle Heney for the special floral arrangements to brighten up the indoors. Our Friends need thanks for providing programs (Treasures in Your Attics), sup- porting special children's events (summer program and vacation activities), the holiday open house, purchasing our museum passes (all but the Museum of Fine Arts which is through the generosity of the Women's Club), volunteering their time and talents in many ways. Many more thanks go to other volunteers of all ages who make our jobs easier, to a staff who makes everything look easy (even when they are busier than ever making sure everyone who walks through our doors is treated with courtesy, respect and as if they were a V.I.PmVery Important Patron (which they are) and making sure they have just what they need! We thank our Board of Trustees for their time, talents, encouragement and support. And for those V.I.P.'s (Very Important Patrons -who could forget), all 23,000 of you ~ you for your generosity, your kind words and your appreciation of what we do. You make our day! 1998 FY99 FY00 Acquisitions 4,502 5,010 5,368 Circulation 174,539 170,308 183,855 Reserves 3,345 2,537 3,181 Museum Passes 867 810 833 Inter-Library Loans Sent 2,527 2,887 3,039 Inter-Library Loans Received 2,594 2,86~ 2,990 Reference Questions answered 18,201 16,252 10,571 Programs Offered 290 319 304 Program Attendance 5,762 6,149 6,209 Library Usage 162,312 163,456 168,881 Meeting Room(s) Usage 599 683 605 Hours Open 3,341 3,352 # of Library Card Holders 22,532 23,285 The Board of Trustees thanks Martha Salisbury for her vision, tireless efforts and contributions to the preparations and the year long celebration of the life and works of Anne Dudley Bradstreet during her tenure as Chair. We wish to acknowledge the efforts of everyone involved in providing this truly wonderful series of events, FriendS, staff, members of the Anne Bradstreet Committee and Jill Barker, Community Services Librarian who did a tmly amazing job with the programs and publicity. And thanks, as always, to our great staff who provide such terrific service to the patrons of our library. The Board continues their vigilance in overseeing the investment and the expendi- ture of those funds entrusted to them. £nlow~ Fund, I.,__t~ ~ thti~ - 7/1 I00 t~ el:gO/O0 Reported Endowment Fund Income Balance - 7/1/99 $12.17 Receipts FmmEndowmenFund $20,700.00 Total Receipts $20,700.00 $20,700.00 Expenditures Books & Periodicals Building Maintenance Furniture & Equipment Programs Miscellaneous Bank Service Charge Total Expenditures Ending Balance. 6/30/00 $14,435;29 $1,440.00 $1,328.27 $1,418.87 $104.12 $18,726.55 ($18,726.55) $1,985~62 O_~Fla~~Ot. tbltlj- 711100~0130100 RePorted Copier Fund Balance - 7/1/99 Receipts Adult copier Children mom copier Computer printouts $4,796.60 $1,405.88 $1,076.50 Total receipts $7,278.98 Expenditures Total expenditures $9,274.68 $5,925.71 $7,278.98 ($9,274.68) I#ilh:,,~..I-tid~, Ill:ll;:...ll. 1)~, J~. ~ ~ O~t Ending Balance - 6130100 $3,930.01 g~l 0'~ Fa,,~t ~ ~ - ?Ii I~J~e t~ o~o~oo Special Gifts Fund Balance - ?/1/99 Receipts Special Gifts $2,494.33 Grants $2,230.00 Memorial Contributions $1,138.81 Lost Books $1,705.90 Other $123,00 Interest $167.98 $19,179.52 Total receiMs $7,860.02 $7,860.02 F.~xpmditu~ Books $6,487.22 Programs $1,940.00 Bank Service Cha~e~ $127.14 $8,554.36 Total expenditutts Ending Balane~. 6/30/00 ($8,554.36) $18,485.18 Value as of June 30, 2000 Pand Charles Whitney Davis Fund Phillips Fund Berrian Fund Elizabeth P. Stevens Fund Nathaniel/Eliz~h~th p. Stevens Fund Dale Stevens Fund Anne Bradstreot Fund M.T. Stevens, Abbot Stevens Mary O. Tyler 5tevem & Reynolds Fund Historical Value $10,000.00 $2,550.00 $!,000o00 $10,000.00 $25,000.00 $13,500.00 $1,500.00 $61,682.81 $125,232.81 $365,574.87 l~es~nt Value $19,683.OO $6,917.84 $3,458.92 $27,671.35 $62,250.54 $34,589.19 $3,458.92 $207,535.11 $365,574.87 The Town of North Andover appointed Edward Mitchell to the position of Veterans Services Officer May 2000. Expenditures made bythe Veterans' Service Department during 2000 totaled $3102.00. In 1946, Chapter 115 of the General Laws was passed by the General Court creat- ing a Massachusetts Veterans' Services Department and called for the establishment in every city, town, or district a Department of Veterans' Services. The Department of Veterans' Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those veterans and their dependents that are in need of benefits and services. In 1946, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a District Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provisions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is located on the 3rd floor of the North Andover Town Hall. Walk-ins are always welcome however, we recommend calling first to ensure a representative is present. Office hours are: Monday thru Friday, 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. (978) 682-6378 or for urgent matters, call (978) 807-7286. *If necessary the VSO will make home visits. Financial assistance Educational Benefits Property Tax Exemptions Civil Service Employment Motor Vehicle Plates (Veteran, P.O.W. & Pearl Harbor) Medical Services Death reimbursement Veterans Bonus Housing Programs Pm-registration interment on Massachusetts Veterans Cemeteries Gold Star Mothers & Fathers are entitled to $1500/year. (Forms are available at the North Andover Town Hall) Obtaining and maintaining copies of discharges Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse at a National Cemetery (Bourne, MA) Information on V.A. Home Loans Insurance Programs Applications for Widows Pensions Applications for Services at V.A. Hospitals and Clinics All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines. This Office also provides updated information of current events sponsored by local Veteran's organizations such as Veteran's of Foreign Wars (V.F.W) Post 2104 and the American Legion Post 219. Over 2,500 flags were placed at the graveside of veterans a all the cemeteries in North Andover to honor their memory on Memorial Day. Our never-ending appreciation and eternal gratitude to the men and women of North Andover who served their country and their community. 37 V~.t Voi~t~ 38 The Youth Services Department, under the direction of Rick Gorman, continued to provide a superior quality of services and a full complement of programs consisting of support groups, court-related programming, student-mn programs, family and indi- vidual services as well as a host of social and recreational activities. Over 2300 youth were serviced this past year. The full time staff consists of Rick Gorman, Director, Jay Schaefer, Adventure/ Recreation Coordinator, Danielle Utano, Support Services Coordinator and Nicole Downer, Social Programs Coordinator. Kfisten Asaro serves as our administrative assistant. On July 20, 2000 we opened the doors of the 2.5 million dollar Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center. This state of the art facility is open six days per week and is the home for all of our programs and services. During 2000 Youth Services applied and received $15,000 in grants. The annual carnival raised $12,000 and we received a $50,000 technology grant from Lucent Links. Our volunteer staff consisted of college interns, student office aides, program leaders and coordinators and over 120 adult volunteers at the Youth Center. Without this kind of volunteerism and support, Youth Services could not give the quality of service and much needed programs to the youth and families of this community. gH po, rt 1. High School Groups: Weekly groups at high school, groups last one semester and work on a number of personal growth issues. 2. Parent Awareness Group: Ongoing parenting. The program is co-led by a therapist and youth advocate. 3. Short-Term Groups: Includes victims of sexual abuse and substance abuse. 4. Girls Group: Weekly support group for middle and high school age girls. 5. Holiday Giving Program: Youth Services provides/sponsors food, gift and clothing drive at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. 6. 24-Hour Emergency Services: N.A.Y.S. is a 24-hour beeper service. 7. Information and Referral: N.A.Y.S. provides information and referral for many youth related issues. 8. Youth Services/School System Collaboration: Youth Services employees work 15- 20 per week in the school system. 9. Boys Group: Support group for high school boys. 10. R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense System): collaboration between NAYS and NAPD. 11. Hand to Hand: Mentoring Program 12. Family Mediation Services: pn jnu I. Ropes Courses: Youth Services own one of the finest ropes course in the Northeast. Community groups utilize course for team building purposes. 2. R.E.A.C.H. Camp: Two- week adventure camp for middle school aged students. 3. Outdoor Challenge: After school program for middle school age students. 4. Rock Climbing: Periodically offers indoor and outdoor rock climbing classes. 5. Mountain Biking: Periodically offers six-week mountain biking program. 6. Wilderness Connections: 6th grade wilderness orientation program. 7. Land/Rock/Water: Summer Adventure Program 8. Boating Program: Summer program that exposes youth to kayaking, canoeing and sailing. 9. Avalanche Snowboarding: Snowboarding program for high school students. 10. Outing Club: Ongoing adventure program. 1. TEENCO: A youth program that runs social and educational activities for 650 middle school students. 2. Summer Basketball Leagues: Geared toward middle school, high school and past high school aged youth--services over 500 youth. 3. Flag Football: From September through December a flag football league is offered to high school youth and middle school youth. 4. Summer Fun: Structured playground program nm at Drummond Park for elemen- tary aged youth. 5. Special Events: Youth Services provides numerous special events such as a town carnival, basketball tourneys and concerts. 6. Day of Play: One-day workshops and activities for teens. 7. G.E.M.: Girls Summer Program. 8. Youth Center Classes: Aerobics, Yoga, Stretching, Etc. 9. Black Knights: High School Travel Basketball Team. Community Service Program: A program for first time offenders from North Andover. Lawrence District Court'diverts first time offenders for community service hours. Youth are sent to this program for four to six months. 1. Youth Council: Members from grades nine thru twelve meets weekly to discuss youth issues and concerns. The council is action orientated and is made up of a wide array of individuals. 2. TACKLE: A collaboration between Youth Services and DARE to recruit tomorrow's leaders. High school age program. 3. Adventure Leaders: Program for middle school and high school age students who are interested in adventure-based programming. 4. TEENCO Dance Committee: 8th grade students who plan and mn TEENCO dances. 5. Merrimack Valley Youth Forum: Youth Leadership program servicing teens from Andover, North Andover, Haverhill and Lawrence. 6. Youth Judicial Board: 1. Job Bank: Monthly listings of available employment aimed at ages 15-19. 2. School Attendance Officer: Director also assumes the role of Attendance Officer- 3. Consultation Services: Youth Services consults with neighboring communities on how to start an agency. 4. Middle School After Hours Program: Youth Services mn a number of after school programs in conjunction with the After Hours Program. 5. School to Career: A collaboration between school system and Youth Services to expose students to a world of work. 6. Habitat for Humanity: Service program for teens The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center is open six days a week for middle school through high school age youth. The center includes a full gymnasium, weight room, game room, kitchen, bathroom facilities, lounge, academic room, multipurpose room, Youth Services offices, outdoor basketball cout~ and outside gathering area. ,40 Winter of 2000 was fairly mild with minimum snow fall. No flooding was experi- enced during this last winter although as usual we monitored the Merrimack and Shawsheen rivers during Spring thaw with no bad results. During this past reporting period the Regional Local Emergency Planning Committee (RLEPC) was certified as a start-up by the State. A Table-top Terrorism exercise was held at Haverhill High School during August and a full scale Terrorism exercise is scheduled for July 2001. These exercises were supported by MEMA and State representation. During September our RACES Communicators and Auxiliary police as well as Emergency Management Staff personnel including Police, Fire and other town depart- ment volunteers supported the Merrimack Valley Elders Walk for life through North Andover. This annual event is supported heartily by many town residents and is a . source of revenue for the Merrimack Valley elders. We continue to support weekly and monthly communications tests with MEMA to maintain proficiency and readiness in the event of emergencies. We remain eligible for 50% matching funds of Emergency Management salaries and 50% of administrative expenses under the guidelines of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Our Communications Officer, Mr. Joseph Sullivan, Jr. who was responsible for our RACES personnel for the last 20 years retired from Lucent Technologies and moved on to wanner climes in sunny Florida. We thank Joe for his many tireless hours volunteered in the accomplishment of his communications duties. We wish him well in his future endeavors. We are currently working on updating our communications at the EOC. Several new antennas are scheduled to be installed on the tower on the roof of the town building during this upcoming Fiscal Year. The tower will have new guy wires in- stalled to insure it's safety during high winds. We continue our efforts to resolve the interference problems being sustained by our repeater on Boston Hill. We are grateful to Mr. Benjamin Farnum for his efforts and assistance to help us resolve this problem. As usual our RACES and Auxiliary Police as well as our Senior Staff contribute countless hours of voluntary services to our community in support of any town events that require communications and crowd control. We are currently badly understaffed both in the RACES communications area as well as our Auxiliary Police cadre. RACES personnel must hold a valid Amateur Radio License from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Our Auxiliary Police volunteers must be over age 21, able to pass a background investigation con- ducted by our Police Department. Our present goal is to bring our Auxiliary Police back up to strength. To accomplish this we will try to recruit three persons for the next three years to bring the Auxiliary police force back above 10 persons. All town resi- dents are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex or creed. Interestedparties may contact the undersigned at any time. We are grateful to the many town boards and departments including the Finance Board, Town Manager Mr. Mark Rees, Police, Fire and Highway departments who can always be depended on to support all MEMA exercises and real emergencies. Particu- lar thanks to my Deputy Seffrey Coco and the Emergency Management Senior Staff, the RACES communicators, Sgt. Richard Boettcher and the Auxiliary Police for all the voluntary services they provide to the town. Your support is greatly appreciated. 41 The North Andover Fire Department is an organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of life and property through aggressive fire suppression, fire preven- tion, emergency medical services, public education, hazardous materials control and containment, the mitigation of other disasters, natural and man-made, and to be of assistance to the public. Responses January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000 Fire and Rescue 2298 Ambulance 2406 Total Dollar Loss From Fire: $3,270,315 from a total of 28 separate structure rims. Burn Permits issued during open burning season January I through May 1, 2000:954 Fire Prevention Permits Ambulance service Fire Alarm Service Fees $21,525.00 $413,634.54 $21,000.00 In July the fire department received reimbursement for the costs of sending fire personnel to cover fire stations after the December 3 death of six firefighters in the cold storage warehouse fire. The Emergency Management Agency reimbursed the department for $2498.04. O00ovavle. w · Dan Ryan was hired 1/26/2000 to fill the vacancy created by FF Bonenfant promo- tion to LT. * James White was hired 4/11/2000 to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of a recruit rirefighter. · Firefighter Dennis Currier retired from the department after serving the Town since 1972. From 1980 to 1982 Dennis was the Acting Fire Chief. · David Swarbrick was hired 5/8/2000 to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Firefighter Cum/er. · FF Dan Sanzi transferred to the Lawrence Fire Department having served in North Andover since 1995. · William Golan was hire on 10/02/2000 to fill the vacancy created by the transfer of Firefighter Sanzi to Lawrence. On May 1, 2000, Firefighter Thomas Vemile was stricken with a heart attack at Station 2--9 Salem St. and taken to the Lawrence General Hospital. After several months of rehabilitation it was determined that Firefighter Veroile would retire from the department. At the time of this report he is engaged in that process. On November 6, Daniel Pas was hired in expectation of FF Vemile's imminent retirement On March 28th the department responded to an outbreak of sickness at Merrimack College. The North Andover Fire Department and Andover Fire Department estab- lished a joint command system. This emergency medical incident involved 550 students. Working to our preestablished, Mass. Casualty Incident Plan the incident was well managed. The cooperation between Merrimack College staff, area fire department ambulances, North Andover and Andover Boards of Health and the area Hospitals and their on site staff resulted in the transport by ambulance of 167 of the total 550 triaged at the scene. This incident reasserts the value of continual training and preplanning for unusual events in the community. The department is involved in teaching citizens to aid themselves. In September of this year Deputy Chief Ed Morgan with Firefighter Ion Pmmas as the lead instructor performed training at the Senior Citizen Center for 40 people. Lt. Andrew Melnikas continues to provide fire safety education with the assistance of Lt. Fred McCarthy and Lt. Bill McCarthy. The S.A.F.E. Students Awareness Fire Education state grant program has assisted the department in bringing fire safety education to all grammar schools in the Town. Lt. Melnikas is seeking to replace our Fire Safety House, which has been in service since 1995. This interactive training tool, which was funded by private donations, has had 10,000 children pass through it in as part of the fire education program. The department's fire investigators FF Dan Glynn and FF Jay Garvey have been actively involved in the juvenile fire setters program. They work closely with police, youth services and counseling agencies to address this problem. On 2/3/00 a fire in the Community Center building caused severe fire damage to the front second floor office and the first floor ceiling. Fortunately this fire occurred in the day and crews were in quarters at Station 2. The fire rapidly spread within the partitions, which lacked fire stops. The crews did an excellent job in confining this fire to the front first and second floor rooms. August 22 the department responded to a fire in the trash pit of the Mass. Refusetech building. This was our largest loss fire in 2000--$3,256,015. The fire involved the entire pit area. This area is 120' long, 50' in depth extend 35' below grade level to 65' above grade. The fire severely damaged the crane operators control con- sole located above the pit. Without this console we were unable to use the cranes to place the burning materials into the furnaces, It became a labor-intensive fire control situation. The safety and accountability of all firefighters and plant personnel on the scene was our number one priority. Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen and Topsfield aided us in this three-alarm fire. Mass. Refusetech Inc. reimbursed the fire department for the costs related to fighting this fire. As a result of the override the department has purchased two new four-wheel drive vehicles, which are identical. These vehicles are set up to work as on scene command stations during incidents. The following firefighters attended the Massachusetts Firefighting Recruit Train- ing program this year. Firefighter David Ford, Firefighter Sean Fountain, Firefighter Elizabeth Iminski and Fixefighter Ryan Nicolosi. Article 22 of the annual Town Meeting required the Selectmen to initiate negotia- tions for a parcel of land for the construction of a third "out country" fire station and to bring any agreements as to purchase back to the next Town Meeting. Article 23 of the annual Town Meeting required research of all Town owned property in the "out country" area as possible alternative sites to the Foster, Boxford, and Salem St. site for a fire substation. A "task force" was established by the Selectmen to work on this project and will report at the May 2001 Town Meeting. We thank the people of North Andover who allow us to serve them through their continued support. As part of the ongoing effort of our strategic planning process, the Police Depart- ment has analyzed the results of our annual citizen survey. This information is invalu- able in gauging our past performance and enhancing our future operations and strategies. Copies of the survey results are available at the police station. The overall survey results indicated that most residents feel safe in our community. We were pleased that an overwhelming number of respondents rated their Police Department's performance as above average or excellent. However, many residents would like to see more neighborhood cruiser patrols, traffic and parking enforcement, more drug enforcement and more officer involvement in youth and school services. The Board of Selectmen recently approved the addition of seven officers funded through a Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS-Fast) Grant with the U.S. Department of Justice. Part of the cost of these staff increases is being funded by this grant in the amount of $466,541 for the next three years. These new officers will be added to the department's ranks and will go a long way in helping us meet the challenges requested by the town residents through their re- sponses in the surveys. We are assigning two officers for new traffic units, one for the school resource officer program, one to the Criminal Investigation Division and three to the Operations Division. These staffing level changes are expected to take place once the new officers complete their training by the fall of 2001. I would like to personally thank the men and women of the Police Department for their continued hard work and dedication and also thank the residents of North Andover for their confidence in us. We are grateful for the cooperation we have received from all other town boards and departments and look forward to working together over the coming year to continue to improve our service to the community. Type of offense FY96 FY97 FY98 FY99 FY00 Armed Robbery 1 Assault and Battery 40 Assault and Battery on a Police Officer 9 Assault and Battery 11 with Dangerous Weapon Assault with Intent to Murder 1 Assault with Intent to Rape Attempt to Commit Crime 2 Attempted Murder 1 Breaking and Entering 4 Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicle 4 Credit Card Fraud 4 Disguise to Obstruct Justice Disturbing the Peace/Disorderly Conduct 64 False Information to Police Officer 16 Fugitive from Justice Home Invasion Indecent Assult and Battery 2 Indecent Exposure 2 Larceny 25 25 37 43 33 6 3 10 1 11 15 10 17 1 1 5 I 1 2 3 2 12 1 1 23 2 5 4 1 6 8 68 42 40 42 7 8 6 1 2 2 1 1 1 3 27 4 20 Type of offense FY96 FY97 Larceny of Motor Vehicle 1 Leaving the Scene of an Accident Lewd and Lascivious 6 Malicious Damage 12 Manslaughter Operating After Suspension/ 93 Revocation of License Operating Under the Influence 45 of Alcohol Operating Under the Influence 2 of Drugs Operating Without a License 30 Other Criminal Complaints 3 Other Motor Vehicle Complaints Possession of Alcohol Under Age 21 60 Possession of Burglarious Tools 2 Possession of Class A Controlled Substance Possession of Class B 5 Controlled Substance Possession of Class D 4 Controlled Substance Possession of Class E Controlled Substance Possession of Controlled Substance w/Intent to Distribute Possession of Dangerous Weapons 2 Possession of Drug Paraphernalia 2 Possession of Forged/Altered 16 RMV Document Possession of Hypodermic Needle 1 and Syringe Possession/Carry of Firearm 2 without License Prostitution Rape 1 Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle Receiving Stolen Property 18 Refusing to Stop for Police Officer Resisting Arrest 3 Shoplifting 89 Speeding Thma~ to Commit a Crime Trafficking Class B Controlled Substance Trespassing Unarmed Robbery Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle Uninsured Motor Vehicle Unregistered Motor Vehicle Uttering Forged Instrument Vehicular Homicide FYg$ 1 3 3 4 16 29 69 21 59 1 1 14 20 41 68 57 79 6 3 2 4 9 47 48 2 1 7 3 9 3 7 4 2 5 1 2 11 5 5 58 10 1 18 1 3 1 2 24 6 5 81 29 9 I 15 14 15 2 57 41 54 3 17 21 23 57 8 32 1 2 1 2 10 7 1 2 2 7 6 7 12 86 27 6 16 68 6 15 31 22 4 7 4 21 3 5 2 2 2 8 2 13 7 15 86 30 3 19 2 2 11 13 6 45 Type of offense FY96 FY97 FY98 FY99 FY{N} Violation of Marked Lanes Violation of Open Container Law Violation of Restraining Order Warrant arrests 329 13 19 18 29 3 2 1 3 6 11 12 237 249 140 136 Total Complaints Issued Total Adult Arrests 972 794 794 795 822 813 558 594 464 414 In addition to the above, 216 adults were summoned to court on 326 criminal violations" · ype of offense FY96 FY97 FY98 FY99 FY00 Assault and Battery 4 Assault and Battery/Dangerous Weapon 1 Assault and Battery/Family Member 5 Attempt to Commit Crime Breaking and Entering 9 Breaking and Entering of Motor Vehicle 3 Defrauding Innkeeper 1 Disturbing the peace-- 33 Disorderly Conduct/Person Failure to Stop for Police Officer False Information to Police Officer Larceny 5 Larceny of Firearm 1 Larceny of Motor Vehicle 3 Malicious Damage 4 Operating Without a License Other Criminal Offenses Possession of Alcohol 9 Possession of Burglarious Tools 1 Possession of Class C Controlled Substance Possession of Class D 3 Controlled Substance Possession of Class D with Intent to Distribute Possession of Dangerous Weapon Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Firearm Possession of Hypodermic Needle/Syringe Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle Receiving Stolen Property 4 Shoplifting 7 Trespassing 3 Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle Warrants 4 4 6 5 1 2 4 3 3 3 1 18 3 9 14 1 1 11 3 5 7 6 7 10 2 1 2 7 6 13 2 2 2 10 14 10 20 6 10 I 3 3 19 2 9 3 4 2 2 1 1 8 8 21 9 22 9 11 5 2 2 1 8 II 14 Total Complaints Issued 100 64 140 107 117 Total Juvenile Arrests 69 64 77 67 79 In addition to the above, 48 juveniles (under age 17) were summoned to court for 59 criminal complaints. Type of offense FY96 FY97 FY98 FY99 FY00 Child Restraint Violation Crosswalk Violation 2 Defective Equipment 65 Failure to stop for police Failure to Yield 8 Left Lane/Left Trun Violation 2 Marked Lane Violation 29 Miscellaneous 20 No Inspection Sticker 179 Number Plate Violation 5 Operating without License 29 Operation of Unregistered Motor Vehicle 74 Passing Violation 79 Red Light/Stop Sign Violation 434 Registration not in possession 15 Seat Belt Violation 29 Speeding 967 Violation of State Highway 26 Signal/Sign/Marking 6 12 8 3 3 3 3 3 41 48 63 49 8 2 2 11 9 15 11 28 14 26 27 66 45 47 36 45 60 88 73 124 168 86 9 18 38 21 25 48 46 35 49 86 45 27 49 48 46 48 375 498 695 532 18 18 21 20 45 116 186 194 786 1009 1362 1365 44 34 55 41 TotaiViMa~ons Total Citafions 1,963 1,608 2218 2872 2587 2026 2674 2457 The following is a summary of activities within the Division of Public Works for the period of July 1, 1999 to June 30, 2000 There were installed in 1999-2000, 230 feet of twelve-inch, and 20,055 feet of eight-inch water main; 6 twelve-inch, 41 eight-inch, and 50 six-inch gate valves, along with 48 fire hydrants. The water distribution system now consists of 142.22 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-. inch Butterfly valves; 476 twelve-inch, 8 ten-inch, 915 eight-inch, 1747 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1,313 public hydrants. Size of pipe (inches) 24 Length of pipe (feet) 1917 12 10 8 6 4 3 245,729 8521 359,214 134,117 1262 160 There were installed in 1999-2000 either wholly or partially, 63 water services: 268 new meters were installed and 48 old meters were repaired; 7 fire hydrants broken off by cars were replaced and 19 water main or service leaks were repaired. Hydrants were inspected, repaired, and painted where necessary. A complete hydrant flushing program of the distribution system was completed in June. During the summer of 99 we utilized a newly installed process control operator computer system to replace the aging Local Operators Control at the Water Treatment Plant. This PC computer by Gateway and ABB Automation Inc. provided Conductor NT operating system and software, which improved the operators control of the drinking water facility, and enabled more mathematical calculations, historical trend- ing and documentation. In the coming years we will be upgrading the main distribution computer control center as well. The Cross Connection Control Program is well underway and in full compliance with the Department of Environmental Protection regulations. This program requires business owners to install backflow prevention devices to their incoming water service to prevent contamination of the Town's drinking water distribution system. Devices must be professionally tested once to twice per year. The Cross Connection Control Program is self-sufficient, generating its own income for the Town through the work involved in backflow device testing. The total number of backflow devices in our system increased from 174 to 303. The Bear Hill Storage tank-pumping system altitude valve, which allows these tanks to fill up to a specific level, was upgraded to a control valve to allow operators full control of the reservoir level from the Water Treatment Plant. On Jan 6th and 7th, 2000 we supplied the City of Lawrence with approximately 2.0 million gallons of water during the repair of their drinking water treatment facility. During the Spring of 2000 the Drinking Water Treatment Plant personnel removed spent Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) from filters 6, 7 & 8 and installed roughly 49,000 lbs of virgin quality GAC in each. Total cost of the new GAC purchase was $109,725.84. These three carbon filters combined cleaned approximately 1.417 billion gallons of water. Also during this busy spring season both Sutton Hill Storage tanks were drained and covers cleaned of much accumulated debris. The covers were repaired of damage sustained over the past years from storms and ice. The rainwater collection channels were reformed and additional weights were added in attempt reduce further damage from wind in the future. These tanks were disinfected and returned to service. The North Andover Water Treatment Plant received a Letter of Recognition from the State for scoring in the top 20% of the water systems throughout Massachusetts. Our high score reflected our system's ability to consistently provide high quality drinking water to our customers. For the second year in a row the plant's personnel sent out educational water quality reports to all residents of North Andover in June. Over 10,000 water quality reports were sent out to keep the public informed and educated about such subjects as, "where our drinking water comes from," "the history of our water supply," "the watershed and how we protect it," water treatment, water quality monitoring, and current concerns such as water demand, water conservation, mercury, MtBE, and Giardia and Cryptosporidium. Tours were also given throughout the year to town employees, Senior Center members, Girl and Boy Scout troops, along with concerned individuals. In May the water treatment plant received an award from the Massachusetts Dental Society for the ninth year in a row. This award is for maintaining excellence" in providing community water fluoridation as a recognized scientific public health measure in the prevention of dental decay." We received a Source Water Protection Grant from the Department of Environmen- tal Protection for $31,750 with a matching grant of $5,000 from the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC). This grant, which is administered by MVPC, will help us "develop a series of detailed, parcel-based GIS maps and databases on watershed storm drains, infrastructure, impervious surface areas, topography and soils, open space, and other key physical attributes--to facilitate responsible local planning, decision-making, and actions on watershed land acquisition/protection, storm water management, and hazardous materials spill response." The grant will also help educate municipal personnel, businesses, residents and students. As part of the ongoing water distribution rehabilitation program, Cedmne Truck- ing, Inc. replaced 8,354 feet of old pipe, while eliminating an additional 3,841 feet of old pipe. Another important part of this project was the reinforcement of the Winter Street and Wintergreen Drive area of town with a new water main on Foster Street. Weston & Samson Engineers began to the design of the next water main rehabilita- tion project. Approximately 17,300 feet of old, unlined pipe will be eliminated. Also included in this project is the extension of new pipe on Forest Street from Jerad Place Road toward Long Pasture Road. The replacement of old, unlined pipe is absolutely necessary for the improvement of water quality and quantity throughout town. With continued funding over the next several years, elimination of unlined pipe will be complete, and the town will have a superior distribution system. The town took another important step to improve the distribution system when $736,000 was appropriated at town meeting to replace 2,500 old meters, about one third of the total meters in town. The new meters will allow us to measure water consumption more accurately, and will help us with future water conservation policies. Bidding and installation will take place in FY01. 1. Kind of pipe 2. Sizes 3. Extended during the year (feet) 4. Discontinued (feet) 5. Total number of hydrants added during the year 6. Total number of hydrants now in use 7. Number of stop gates now in use Cast iron and ductile iron 3" to 24" 20,285 12,195 27 1,313 3,112 SO 8. Number of stop gates smaller than 4 inches 9. Number of blowoffs 10. Range of pressure on mains 11. Kind of service pipe 12. Size of service pipe 13. Number of service taps added this year 14. Number of service taps now in use 15. Number of meters installed 0 6 20 to 148 psi cement lined, lead lined, copper, cast iron, and ductile iron 314" to 10" 63 6843 268 Finished Water Produced- Pumped f'~.~l year 2000 Months Million gallons (MG) July 99 151.1318 August 135.3169 September 109.1385 October 87.3636 November 79.9929 December 83.0578 ~anuary 00 85.3045 February 76.3045 March 77.7222 April 75.8847 May 97.3949 June 108.1939 Total 1,167.3467 MG's Total number of days pumped Average daily consumption Max day pumping: July 18th Largest pumping week:July 13th-$uly 19th 363 3.22 MG per day 99 6,77 MG's 99 40.3659 MG's In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: the East Side drainage area with its trunk sewer following Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River; the West Side drainage area with its trunk sewer on Massachusetts Avenue and Waverly Road, and along the Shawsheen River to the Merrimack River; and the central drainage area bounded by Waverly Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street to the Merrimack River by way of the Greater Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant. There are 77.45 miles of sewers in the North Andover sewerage system with 4725 house connection$. Size of sewers (inches) 27 24 20 18 15 Length of sewers (fee0 2737 15,122 9547 26,737 2909 Size of sewers (inches) 12 10 8 6 Length of sewers (feet) 36,870 11,575 218,241 85,194 As part of the town's sewer extension program, Fed Corp. began construction on Winter Street, South Bradford Street, Bridle Path and Timber Lane. Upon completion, 52 homes will have access to town sewerage, and therefore 52 septic systems can be eliminated from the Lake Cochichewick watershed. Elimination of septic systems in the Watershed is a crucial part of water quality source protection. With continued funding over the next few years, all homes in the Lake Cochichewick watershed will have access to the town's sewer system. The town's next sewer project in the watershed, known as phase 3D, is being designed by Guertin & Associates. Sewer lines will be installed along Dale Street from South Bradford Street to the Boxford town line. Approximately 25 homes will have access to town sewerage upon completion of this project, and future extension up Winter Street will become feasible. Guertin & Associates is also designing the replacement of the East Side trunk sewer on Harkaway Road. The town's sewer system evaluation study (SSES) has revealed structural problems along this pipeline. Bidding and construction of this project will take place in FY01. Another important sewer project commenced in FY00 as P. Oioioso & Sons began construction of the Westside Interceptor Relief Sewer on Sutton Street, Beverly Street, Massachusetts Avenue, and Waverly Road. Completion of this project is expected in FY01, and sewage overflow from Glenwood Street into the Shawsheen River will be permanently eliminated as a result. Significant extension of the sewer system along Turnpike Street and Campbell Road occurred as part of the development of the Forest View, Campbell Forest and Lyons Way Subdivisions Three sewer pumping stations in this network provide the potential for future extension on many streets in the southern area of town, which did not have any town sewerage previously. Presently we have a total of 13 Town owned Sewer-Pumping Stations. Waste Management was' contracted to carry out weekly solid waste collection throughout FY00. 10,054 tons were collected and disposed at the resource recovery facility on Holt Road. A total of 1784 tons of paper, glass, tin, aluminum and plastic were recycled, Safety-Kleen (NE) Inc. was engaged to conduct two Household Hazardous Waste collection programs on October 16, 1999 and April 15, 2000. Over 3447 gallons of various hazardous waste were recycled. The D.P.W. continued to provide bi-weekly curbside recycling collection and operate the D.P.W. garage drop off center for recy- cling and the Cyr drop off center for yard waste on Sharpners Pond Road. We ex- panded the D.P.W. garage monthly recycling of some hazardous waste to now include the collection of CRT's which include computer components, VCR's and televisions as well as oil, paint, car batteries and oil filters. Curbside leaf pickup was conducted in the Fall, Christmas trees were picked up in January and a curbside spring cleanup was conducted during the entire month of April. ~tr~t ~ The following streets were reconstructed and repaved in FY 00; Hemlock Street, Woodcrest Drive, Winter Street, and Glencrest Drive. The following streets were resuffaced; Hillside Road, Liberty Street, Marbleridge Road (Salem Street to 51 Woodberry Lane), Boston Street (Old Cart Way to Town Line). The finish course of bituminous concrete was applied to sidewalks. A new sidewalk was constructed on Salem Street and Johnson Street. Patching of pavement was done in various areas throughout the town to eliminate road sags, cracks, and potholes. The shoulder areas along roadway and sidewalk projects were loamed and seeded. Roadside lawn damage due to snow plowing operations was repaired in April. Catch basins were rebuilt or repaired as required. A total of 1052 catch basins were cleaned by machine or by hand. Over 20 miles of roadside brush was cut by hand and with the trackless brush cutter. Our skyworker bucket track was active in FY 00. A total of 265 trees were pruned, 149 were removed and 4 new trees were planted. 2014 Christmas trees were chipped in January and a large amount of brush was chipped during the curbside spring cleanup conducted in April. DPW crews worked with the Holiday Committee in many ways throughout the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as the down- town area which made for a wonderful and festive display, flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main Street for the 4th of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same streets for the Christmas holiday. The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond Field, 5.0 acres; American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Alpin Playground, 1.8 acres; Chadwick Street Playground, 4.1 acres, Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres; the Gallagher Field at the Town Farm 2.5 acres and the new soccer and baseball fields at the Cyr Recreation Area, 8.5 acres. TMs brings the total number of acres to 35.7. In preparing for the very busy summer season, the following work was completed; All existing swing sets and see-saws were repaired and painted. Playground equipment was installed at all playgrounds and the bathing beach. All benches were repaired and replaced at the playgrounds as needed. Sand was spread over the bathing beach to improve the swimming area. The beach was open June through August. Over 2,000 swimming lessons were given by the Director Donald Smith and other lifeguards. The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8.1 acres; training grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at street intersections - a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, and mowed an average of once per week. All triangles at various locations were maintained and mowed. School ground areas consists of the Bradstreet School, 1.20 acres; Thomson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres; Franklin School, 8.77 acres; Sargent School 15 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atldnson School, 38.34 acres; and the High School, 44.52 acres--a total of 117.40 acres. Bleachers were repaired and repainted as required. Baseball fields, track and field facilities, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields were maintained for competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events. Our thanks to all the volunteer organizations for funding programs and improvements and for their time and effort in maintaining and improving our playing fields. 54 The Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Office is responsible for monitor- ing, reviewing, and assisting the Town Manager in the implementation of the Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Program and making quarterly progress reports to the Town Manager, the Community Development Director, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. This program consists of four (4) plans, as follows: 1. Municipal Employment Activities Plan 2. Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Plan 3. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee 4. Town of North Andover Commission on Disabilities Issues · Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a sign-off, applications, requisitions, and establishing an eligible list. · Prepare quarterly applicant flow data, promotions, separations data. · Notify vacancy announcements for minority/female outreach and review the Town's work force for availability of qualified women and minorities for the position. · Advertise positions in the local newspaper, regional newspaper, and periodicals serving minority communities. Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action Programs. Attend various state conferences for update on Equal Employment Opportunity/ Aff'mnafive Action Laws. · Meet on a regular monthly basis with the North Andover Aff'n'mative Action Consultant. · Orientation and update on contract compliance regulations on both state and federal level with consultant. · Update vendor master ftc purchases to readily identify minority/woman suppliers. · Analyze and evaluate the Town master vendor file to improve performance in Town professional services and vendor purchases. · Utilize SOMBA annual directory to outreach minority and female contractors and subcontractors. · Notification to state office (SOMBA) of intention to bid on projects. · Quarterly analysis and evaluation of the Town of North Andover contract compli- ance report and minority business enterprise report in preparation for submitting to Massachusetts Commission Against Discriminatiofl and the Town Manager. · Semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the communities participation in the contract award activity. Preparation of a written document reflects results of analysis. Report sent to Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. · Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the contract awards activities performance in order to comply with the Minority/ Women's Business Enterprise contract compliance plan requirements per Town and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Agreements. · Preparation of annual review and update for all other Minority/Women's Business Enterprise programs administrated by the Town. · The Fair Housing Committee continues to be coordinated by the Division of Community Development and Services. · The Town of North Andover is an active participant in the HOME Consortium. · The Town continues to work on a regional approach toward providing affordable housing options for North Andover. The North Andover Commission on Disabilities (NACDI) has made great strides this year toward ensuring that the civil rights of people with all types of disabilities are met. Commissioners have provided access surveys, technical assistance, trainings, meetings, and other activities to assist with ensuring that the Town increases its compliance with The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), The Massachusetts Architectural Access Barriers (AAB) Regulations, and other disability related laws. Indeed, this has been a highly productive and busy year for all of us, and much has been accomplished. Some of the recommendations we have made for improvements which will bring the Town and local businesses into compliance include: installing accessible signs, ramps, adapting bathrooms and doorways, acquiring tty's (telephones for people who are Deaf), alternate print formals (i.e., Braille, audiotape, computer disc, etc.) ramps, etc. Overall, most businesses are very willing to make these changes because they realize that making goods and services fully accessible increases their sales. We supported the town hall accessibility project which was approved by the voters at the December 1 lth town meeting. This project will provide full programmatic access for all programs, services, and activities which are provided at town hail. The need for these improvements was documented on the town's ADA self-assessment (required by federal law) which was completed by the Commission. We a/so provided statistics, and supported the town's application to the state for contributing funds to help pay for the project. The impact of the project will be complete barrier removal for persons with dis- abilities, and greatly improved access to the fire station, etc. The Commission would like to thank all town officials, and citizens who supported this vital project this year. Its approval is a reflection of the excellent parmership and spirit of cooperation the Commission has with the Town and its citizens. Access at parking spaces, main entrances, etc; has also been greatly improved as a result of the highly positive relationship among the Commission, and the Town offices. We feel that this year, the Town, and its citizens have increased their awareness of, and commitment to providing equal access opportunities for everyone[ ,.-5? This year, the Town requested us to provide a number of access surveys at local businesses. For example, at times, when a building permit is requested, we will be asked to visit the location to make sure it is being built according to the access codes. When violations have been found, the owners have been informed. Thus, the necessary changes could be made before the construction or renovation was completed saving the owners time and money. We have also approached various businesses already established and informed them of existing code violations. We are pleased to report that nearly all businesses which request Victuallers licenses have installed Designated Accessible Parking (DAP) Spaces, with appropriator van accessible signs, etc. Al- though there is still much work left to be done, we highly value the positive relation- ship we have with the branches of town government, as well as with the business community. The Commission would especially like to acknowledge the efforts, energies, etc., which were given to the Town by Mike Quinn, of Dunkin Donuts on Main Street who made his store accessible by installing an access ramp, accessible bathrooms, counters seating, etc. Your considerable investment and understanding are greatly appreciated by many of us here in North Andover. Other exemplary business owners this year included 220 Sutton Street, who made their parking lot, bathrooms, and doors acces- sible on their own volition. You are among the folks who make this town such a fine place to live. A quorum was achieved at all of our meetings this year. We have met with guest speakers including: Community Development Department Director Bill Scott, Build- ing Department Director Bob Nicetta, representatives from local businesses, builders, news media, architects, and others. We have met with parents who have children in the North Andover School System; residents who have requested more accessible parking on streets; Fat. /Utus : tOkat kot, Fq 2000: ~e~ ~e m~y issues ~at we pl~ to ad,ess in F.Y. 2~ as we en~r the new millennium: We welcome all ~terested p~ple to come to o~ meet~gs. For example, we would like to he~ more from pgents who have students wi~ disabilities attending the school system, people who w~t to le~ more about bills which ~ ~t us which ~e being debat~ in the statehouse, ~d ~yone who has ~ issue ~ey would l~e to discuss with us. We look fo~ard to the Town Hall mnovation p~ject, which we have been ~- foxed will begin ~is su~er. Please come to our m~t~gs, you'H be glad you did. We pl~ to continue educating citizens of No~h ~dover concem~g ~e n~s of residen~ wkh disabilities. ~is ~clud~ people with all ~s of disabilities, ~d of all ages. It is difficult for individu~s without disabilities to un~rs~d even ~e simplest b~ers which cm ~ enc~nter~ such as getting into a store wi~ stem or even a high ~eshold, going ~ong sidew~s which ~e clutterS, c~s blocking sidewa~ cut aways, etc. All people should be aw~e of ~e telephone rehy se~ice, how to provide phnt-reading mated~s in ~temate fomats (i.e., Br~lle, l~ge pdnt, computer disc, etc.). People with &sabilifies enco~ter sfi~a ~d prejudice in o~ d~ly lives. We ~e attempting to m~e people more awm of these issues ~d others, which ~e ve~ complex. We meet on the third Tuesday of each month in the conference room of the Stevens Memorial Library at 6:30 ~'.~t. We have had and will continue to have very informative guest speakers. We welcome any and all input from the community in general. Please feel free to join us at any time and let us know what we can do to help. We can be reached through the Town Clerk's office at (978) 688-9501. All persons interested in learning more about the Commission, The ADA or any other disability related issues are welcome to come to our meetings which are held the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 at the library. We are currently have one vacant position, which is the Clerk's officer position. If you are interested, please call Cheryl, she can be reached by leaving a message at the above number. In the fall of 2000, the Council received 38 grant applications, 25 of which were approved. Most of these applications were fully or half funded. The mount awarded to the Council from the Massachusetts Cultural Council was $8,881.00. We are once again able to offer a variety of programs for the town, entertaining and educational, which will include all age groups. Here is a sample of the programs we have funded: Summer Band Concert on the Common with Made in the Shade Jazz Band, programs at the Stevens Memorial Library which include Magical Theatre for Children and Classical Sundays. Atkinson School will visit the Worcester Art Museum, Franklin School will visit Old Sturbridge Village, Kittredge and Sargent Schools will enjoy the Make Way for Ducklings Tour. The North Andover Schools Music Department will have North Andover Band Day and the North Andover Council on Aging will have six educational, cultural and social programs at the Senior Center. The town will again enjoy Band Concerts on the Common, as well as being able to obtain free tickets for concerts at the Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, as well as New England Classical Singers, North Shore Youth Symphony Orchestra and Treble Chores of New England, also at the Rogers Center. We are invited to help celebrate the 40th anniversary season of the Merrimack Valley Philharmonic with a series of concerts. The Council is also pleased to report that we have obtained streamlined status by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Streamlining is a system that rewards councils that have proven sound administration of their LCC allocation. Decisions about local grants for streamlined LCCs are considered final and these councils receive their reimbursement monies earlier in the fiscal year. Several members of our council were required to attend a certain number of training workshops given by the Massachusetts Cultural Council in order to obtain streamlined status. October 15 is the annual deadline for the submission of local arts grant applica- tions. Any persons or community organizations wishing to apply for grant monies to fund a local project, performance, or other arts-related activity can obtain a local arts grant (LCC) application or Pass Grant application (for North Andover schools only) at the North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street. In November, the Town Selectmen voted to approve Dierdre Miles Burger and Joanne Parrill as new members to the North Andover Council for the Arts. They joined current Council members Leslie Young-Lemire (co-chair), Jeannine Hardy (co-chair and treasurer), Peter Baylies, Patricia Constantineau, and Lisa Loosigian. Their timely appointment allowed them to be involved in the annual review of applications and grant monies allocation. After the review, the Council submitted its recommendation to the state (by the MCC deadline on December 15) and closed out another successful year as partners with the community in promoting the cultural life in North Andover. $0 As Executive Director, ! am pleased to submit, on behalf of the North Andover Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and its Chairman, W'dliam McEvoy, the Authority's 52nd Annual Report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2000. This report has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 12lB of the General Laws of Massachu- setts, which govern hous'mg authorities. During the past year, the Authority provided low rent subsidized units for ovg 400 families. The Authority-owned low rent units are distributed in six elderly and two family developments which consist of: Fountain Drive Bingham Way Foulds Terrace O'Connor Heights Veteran's Housing Ashland Street 40 units of elderly/disabled 42 units of elderly/disabled 52 units of elderly/disabled 20 units of elderly/disabled 10 units of congregate housing 24 2 and 3 bedroom family units 2 three bedroom family units McCabe Court Morkeski Meadows 45 units of elderly/disabled 60 units of elderly/disabled In addition to our owned units, the Authority also administers rental subsidy programs through the use of Federal and Stale funds. These programs am designed to provide a subsidy for housing to eligible low income families and elderly individuals. The goal of the program is to coordinate both the private and public sector for the purpose of meeting the housing needs of our community. It offers families, in need of housing or housing assistance, a choice of residence among virtually every apartment that qualifies within Housing Quality Standards and Fair Market Rent Guidelines. Under the Section 8 program, there are 71 certificates and 67 vouchers. We have currently taken back administration of the majority of our certificates and vouchers that have traveled all over the Commonwealth. The Authority is successfully administering a Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) program where we have been working to coordinate education and training to partici- pants with the objective of becoming self sufficient and eventually off of all public assistance. We have mn parenting classes, support groups, classes in resume, dressing, interviewing, etc. We've seen our first participant graduate, go off of Section 8, take her escrow account, and buy a condo. She is off of all subsidy. All housing administered by the North Andover Housing Authority is subject to the following income and asset limits: No. in family State/federal/Section 8* 1 $34,050 2 $38,900 3 $43,800 4 $48,650 5 $52,550 6 $56,400 7 $60,300 8 $64,200 *Please note that these are maximum income limits. Certain placement percentages apply to Federal elderly and Section 8. Assets: There are no longer any asset limits in any of the Authority's programs. 2.3% (current HUD determined interest rate) or actual interest earned on assets is taken as income. Age Limits: State Elderly: Age 60, or disabled. Federal Elderly: Age 62, or disabled. This lowering of the age limit and easing of the asset limits open oppom~nities for persons who were not eligible in the past, even to persons who own their own homes. North Andover residents still receive preference. The Authority is currently closing out several modernization jobs at our different housing complexes. Fountain Drive, Bingham Way, Foulds Terrace: ADA upgrades to the commu- nity room and surrounding common areas~ McCabe Court: Rear doors, and storage heater replacement, and ADA upgrades to the community room. Morkeski Meadows: Floor replacement in all hallways, new carpeting, HVAC upgrades, hallway railings, ADA upgrades to the community room kitchen. Once again, the Housing Authority wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the town departments and the citizens of Noah Andover who have supported and assisted the Authority in the development of all of our housing programs, and in our continuous efforts to provide adequate affordable housing for the residents of North Andover. A special thanks to the Authority staff. The year 2000 began at the January town meeting with an overwhelming vote of support to build a new $58.5 million high school.. The override to build the new high school was passed in February and the School Building Committee has since been working hard to ensure the new high school will be available to the students of North Andover by the fail of 2004. We and our future high school students want to thank you for your support of this very important project. In the spring of 2000, the school system's operating budget was of gmat concern. More is expected from students (who must pass the MCAS test in order to graduate), teachers must learn and implement new curriculum frameworks (which are under constant change) and the school system must implement Education Reform mandates. At the same time, the schools are expected to operate with fewer resources but with mom students. The School Committee, the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee worked together in the spring of 2000 to f'md a solution for funding the minimum needs of the school system for the school year 2000-2001. An operating budget override was successful with your support in June. The School Committee would like to thank the town boards and the citizens of North Andover for their support of this pressing issue. Although the operating budget override helped keep the school system from falling behind for the school year 2000-2001, the pressures in place during the spring of 2000 (MCAS, curriculum frameworks changes, Education Reform mandates, increased special education costs and higher enrollments) continue to place pressure on the operating budget. We are especially constrained by rising enrollments, increases in speciai education costs, increases in fuel costs (to heat our buildings and mn our buses) and increased competition for teachers. Unfortunately, special education continues to be under funded as new students can arrive at any time of the year. Since there is no way to anticipate possible future SPED costs, deficits in the SPED accounts have to be offset through taking budgeted money from our regular programs and accounts. This results in a decrease in our operating budget. As for competition for teachers, our schools must be in a strong position in order to hire the best teachers in the future. Within ten years, over 50% of our teachers will retire. The best teachers will go to schools with sufficient classroom resources and competitive teacher salaries. Our teachers are our most important resource. In March, Marilyn Doyle mtircd from the School Committee after having served three terms. We will miss her depth of experience and wisdom. Lou Minicucci also retired from the School Committee after having served one term. He has agreed to continue to Chair the School Building Committee. Lou has been instrumental in the successful completion of school building projects on time and on budget. We are fortunate to have his institutional knowledge at work for us. Dan Murphy and Donald Sternfeld were elected to three-year terms to fill the seats vacated by Marilyn and Lou. Al Goebel retired as the principai of the Atkinson School after 35 years of service in the North Andover school system. We will miss him and we wish him well. We welcomed two new principals to our schools this year. Dr. Amanda Miles is our new principai at the Franklin School and Dr. Joan Shea-Desmond has joined us at the Kittmdge School. There are many challenges ahead for the school committee and the school system. With the town and voters help, we will tackle them all. Our children and their futures depend on us. We appreciate and thank the voters for their continue support and confidence. We aiso want to thank all who have volunteered in our schools. Your help is truly appreciated. In 1988, the School Building Committee prepared a master plan to upgrade educa- tional facilities thai was comprehensive and ambitious. It recognized the need to replace obsolete schools, increase student capacity due to increasing enrollment and to upgrade the technological infrastructure for the next century. It was a problem and a challenge that could not be ignored. This commitment to educational excellence received the support of the community and in 1995, the Sargent School, followed by the Middle School and the Thomson School, were built on time and within budget. Through the hard work of dedicated administrative staff and perseverance of the School Building Committee, new techno- logical opportunities and improved facilities are now availahle to our children. During this time of fiscal constraints and exploding student population, it has been encourag- ing to see the Town recognize the value of excellence in education and its direct benefit to the community. These achievements were possible because the Town recognized the necessity for growth and vitality of our educational system. A vision that identifies a first class educational system is the cornerstone of a vibrant and financially sound community. All of us can be justifiably proud of our accomplishments, but there is more to do. We must now focus our energies and resources once again to address the needs of the high school. The cost effective and only sensible approach is to build a new high school. It will not be inexpensive, but considering the alternatives, is the most cost effective solUtion to our need. North Andover has received state reimbursement totaling $23.12 million of the $36.7 million for the past school building projects. We will continue to seek our fair share of state reimbursement, and we are pleased to have a commitment from the Department of Education for 63% reimbursement for a new high school. A special Town Meeting was held in February during which the School Building Committee presented an article for the construction of a new High School totaling $58.4 million. It was endorsed and voted in overwhelmingly. Out of the approximate 1,300 voters who attended the special Town Meeting there were only 22 dissenting votes. Subsequently, two weeks later a Town-wide referendum was endorsed by nearly 70% of the voters, overwhelmingly approving a debt exclusion override. The School Building Committee can now go forward in the planning and construction for a new High School. This project, when completed, will be the largest single capital outlay ever made by the Town. It will be the flagship of our community and one which will serve our children well in this millennium. We believe that our children are our future and deserve the best education possible. They are eager to learn and involve themselves in extracurricular activities and com- munity service. If the citizens of North Andover join together, they have the fiscal capability and know-how to provide our children with resources and opportunities as they reach out to confront the challenges that lie ahead. I am pleased to submit this report on the state of the North Andover Public Schools for the 1999-2000 school year. The past year was once again a time of opportunity... opportunity pursued and opportunity lost. During the year two major events took place that will have a profound effect on the quality of education in North Andover. First, the citizens of North Andover, by an overwhelming majority, voted to authorize the construction of a new high school after a significant amount of discussion and review. It is planned that a new high school will open on the first day of school for the 2004-2005 school year. The second significant event that took place was the passage of an oven/de for the operating budget. The override included funds for additional teachers at the high school to reduce class sizes, as well as funds for the operation of the school system for the 2000-2001 school year. North Andover has been classified by the state as a moderate growth community. Continued growth is a matter that we must consider as each budget is prepared. In addition, we must be able to provide programs that meet the needs of our students in a consistent and dependable manner. We sincerely appreciate the decisions made by the voters of North Andover to support the school system's budget for next year. The school system was confronted with a failed oven/de in the spring of 1999 for the 1999-2000 operating budget. As a result of the failed override, we did not have the resources to address the increased enrollment at North Andover High School during the 1999-2000 school year. Consequently, over 30 sections of classes exceeded 30 students, an additional 30 classes had between 25 and 30 students. The state recom- mends that the average number of students per teacher on the high school level be 17. We may never be able to reach that number, but surely we need to consider the nega- tive impact of high school classes that exceed enrollments of 20 students. In December 1999, the Depaxttnent of Education released the second round of scores of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) Tests that were administered to our 4th, 8th, and 10th grade students'in the spring of 1999. On a comparative basis, North Andover students did well, with both our high school and our middle school ranking among the top thirty (30) high schools and middle schools statewide. We will continue to focus on improving our students' performance. How- ever, we must recognize that one test is not an accurate determinant of either success or failure. Results on other indicators, including the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), college acceptances, advanced placement tests, attendance, and student performance in school, indicate a steady improvement. Your teachers, administrators, and support staff are working very hard on behalf of your children. They are providing yeoman-like services to your students at a time of increasing expectations and limited resources. I hope each of you take the opportunity to visit your schools to observe for yourselves the effort taking place on a daily basis on behalf of your children. In September of 1999 our schools opened with new attendance boundaries for our elementary schools. We are pleased to report that as a result of the redistricting, the pupil:teacher ratio across our elementary schools is approximately at the School Committee's recommended level of 22 students per class. There are, Of course, some classes that exceed that number, and there are some that are less than that number. We hope that if we can keep these more reasonable class sizes, down from 28-29 students per class, that we will see improvements in student performance. Improvements, however, will not happen overnight. What follows are reports prepared by the administrative staff of the North Andover School System. I hope as you review these reports you will be appreciate the effort that is being made to provide a high quality of educational programming for our students. Last year, our "Success for All Students Program" celebrated its sixth year as a districtwide initiative in North Andover. Our program has evolved into a comprehen- sive program that encompasses every component of our school district's plans. We remain committed to ensuring that students continue to be challenged to perform at increasingly higher levels of performance. Our district program incorporates three major initiatives: curriculum, instruction, and assessment. Encompassing this program is the vision of challenging students at the highest levels of learning, and has been complemented with strong professional development. Every aspect of our plan is designed to incorporate the new State stan- dards. Three years ago, the Curriculum Steering Committee designed its own relational database to house our District's curriculum. Now copyrighted, this Curriculum Library uses Filemaker Pro 4.0, which enables faculty and staff to conveniently locate, use, and contribute to curriculum, instruction, and assessment through a process that was locally designed. The creation of our database led the way for the development and advancement of two statewide programs, the Curriculum Library and Sharing Project (CLASP) and the Virtual Education Space (VES), now being sponsored by the Massa- chusetts Department of Education. The two state initiatives are receiving strong State support. North Andover has representation on both the VES, Inc. Advisory Group and at the eight district working group meetings. Teachers, through the Curriculum Development Committees (CDC), continued to use the template we developed for entering curriculum into the Curriculum Library. Areas that were highlighted were the skills students need to develop at each grade level and developing a range of assessments for determining what students have learned. The final drafts of the English/Language Arts Curriculum and the Music Curriculum were presented to the School Committee for adoption. Professional development focused on "Writing Across the Curriculum." Teachers continued incorporating rubrics into their lesson plans. Consultants, Mary Ellen Giacobbie and John Collins, provided long-term writing workshops to teachers. Local writing benchmarks for English/Language Arts were developed for use at grades two through nine. Teachers continued to examine the results of the MCAS tests. We incorporated into our planning aspects of student performance, the structure of the test, and the correlation of the MCAS tests with the State standards. Inroads were made in the integration of technology into curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The district continued to revise its plan for the infrastructure, purchase of hardware, and support through professional development. The plan involves access (through VES) for the teacher as both a user and learner of technology, and the simul- taneous communication with other colleagues and peers, and, eventually, with students and parents. North Andover teachers continued to grow professionally and make progress toward their own teacher State recertification. Almost one-third of the faculty took one or more graduate-level courses at a local college or university. A significant portion of this professional development is now occurring through long-distance learning. In addition, nearly one-half of the faculty attended one or more state confer- ences or district workshops. A sizeable portion of our staff participated in our own Distinguished Workshop Series program. Local efforts continued to ensure that our faculty and staff remain among the most highly educated and well trained in the Commonwealth. This office monitored more than 20 state grants last year. We continue to explore funding avenues to support student learning and professional development for our teaching staff. Two new state-awarded grants helped us on remediation for students who failed the MCAS. We were also awarded a local grant from the Stevens' Founda- tion to support the High School's Shakespeare and Company program. The integration of grant funds into the school district allowed us to make greater strides toward achieving "Success for All Students" in North Andover. The Bmdstreet Early Childhood Center had an average enrollment of 330 kinder- garten students in the 1999-2000 School Year. Sixteen kindergarten classes had an average size of 21.5. The School Improvement Plan was developed by the School Council, and signifi- cant progress was made in achieving each goal. All of our goals were intended to improve student progress. One initiative focused on assessment. Fall kindergarten screening and assessment was expanded and data was collected on student performance in several early literacy areas, including letter identification and phonemic awareness. Teachers used this beginning-of-the-year information, and regular classroom assessment throughout the year, to plan instruction more individually and to more completely support straggling students through individual instruction in class, home/school reinforcement plans, and by using trained parent volunteers to reinforce skills. Spring assessment and data collection included updates on current performance for each student, and the administration of the DRA (Developmental Reading Assess- merit). This information was used to review pupil progress throughout the year and was shared in writing and in meetings with the elementary principals and first grade teachers to help them prepare for the students as they transifioned to f'u'st grade. Future assessment plans include the addition of DRA in fall of 2000, and the inclusion of several assessments in math. The Kindergarten Parent Conference Form was reviewed and revised to better reflect new standards and the State Curriculum Frameworks and will be presented for School Committee approval. Another Improvement Plan goal centered around curriculum and instruction, particularly in the areas of English/language arts and math. Early literacy efforts focused on early writing strategies and guided reading. Staff worked with consultant Kathy Heap each month to implement new instructional techniques in these areas. With the support of a State Essential Skills Grant, staff also participated in a workshop on the writing process, developed strategies for imple- menting this process in their classrooms, leveled classroom reading collections, and developed a packet of suggestions and activities for parents and students to use during the summer, Spring 2000 DRA scores showed a significant increase in progress compared to the scores on the same assessment with the 1998-1999 kindergarten classes. The kindergarten staff implemented the new North Andover Math Curriculum supported by the Investigations Program materials. Staff development days in August, curriculum day workshops, and monthly grade-level meeting were used to provide training and support in this initiative. Staff and students had very positive feedback on the new instructional techniques and materials. Future plans are to work with the Math Curriculum Development Committee to develop assessments and to review the units for each grade level. Still another Improvement Plan goal focused on school health and safety. The School Council and Staff reviewed building safety policies, new fire alarm, smoke detection, and fire door systems were installed at the school. A preliminary emergency response plan was developed. Staff, including the school nurses and guidance counse- lor planned and implemented specific lessons and activities to help students with conflict resolution, bus and playground safety, nutrition, and hygiene. School policy was changed to promote better nutrition and new birthday celebration guidelines were implemented which, eliminated the use of foods (cakes, cupcakes, etc.) to celebrate. The possibility of full-day kindergarten was the subject of anther goal. The School Council and Staff conducted extensive research and collected data on the effects of full-day kindergarten. In the spring the staff worked with the Administration to plan and implement a pilot full-day class at the Thomson School to begin in September of 2000. This class will be strongly supported and student progress monitored to deter- mine the effects of full day program on student preformance. The 1999-2000 school year was busy, productive, and positive for the Bradstreet School. Overview The Franklin school opened on Thursday, September 2, 1999 with 344 students. The redistricting from the previous spring had created a new population of parents and students, many of them going to other schools in the district from Franklin and 82 came to Franklin, mostly form the Sargent School. There were three classrooms at each grade level with a an average class size of 22, the exception being second grade where the class size remained at an average of 27 for the entire year. The ovenfll population on the school declined by approximately 100 students due to the redistrict- ing. A variety of welcoming activities were held to ease the transition for students and families who had been redistricted. Overall the newest members of the Franklin School community felt comfortable and reassured after the first several weeks of school. New staff members this year included Jill Robinson in special education and Carol O'Neill came to Franklin from the Kittredge School as reading coordinator. Both of these teachers did an excellent job with their students and proved to be excellent additions to our professional staff. Highlights of the school year included the imple- mentation of a new math curriculum (Investigations) in all grades kindergarten through grade five. Franklin School adopted the yearlong theme of "Character Counts" for the school year and celebrated a different character trait (trustworthiness, citizenship, caring, for example) each month. Teachers developed many activities and teaching lessons around this theme. Mrs. Terry and Mrs. Zallen continued to successfully share a foutXh grade position for the second successive year. MCAS scores for the previous spring were received in December and the Franklin school had raised its overall percentages of successful students by 10%. School improvement activities The Franklin School Council met monthly beginning in June to review schoolwide policies and to write the school improvement plan. The members for 1999-2000 consisted of Paul McQuilkin, principal, and teacher representatives, Marcia Boisvert, Pat Maslen, Susan Murgo, Diana Uttley, and Kim Terry. The parent representatives were Carolyn Castaldo, Paul Fitzgerald, Maure~n Gottfried, Laurie Pappas-Kirk, Nancy Ryan, and Liz Varga. Our community representative was Karen Trowbridge. The major goals of the school improvement plan were fourfold: ~7 ~8 · curriculum · professional development · technology · assessment The School Council developed several goals regarding curriculum, all with the overarching theme of providing successful school experiences to all children, includ- ing special education and gifted/talented. The council also felt that it would be impor- tant to emphasize writing and to develop connections with real world situations. We also decided to renew our commitment to developing programs that would help in the social and emotional growth of children such as Responsive Classroom and Second Step. Franklin staff was provided with a number of professional development opportuni- ties. In addition to the many offerings by the school district, teachers attended work- shops on character development, writing, and small group reading.. However our primary focus this year was on the implementation of the Investigations math curricu- lum and two days in August and most early release days were allocated for training. Staff members also served on committees for curriculum development, and assessment (report card) and volunteered to pilot the new English/Language Arts curriculum planned for SY 2000-01. The school council also felt that more time should be given for teachers to use the curriculum database and to collaborate across grade levels. The goals in technology were designed to allow teachers and students more famil- iarity with the hardware and software now available at Franklin School and to develop further strategies to integrate more fully into classroom instruction. Technology goals and professional development goals overlap with respect to use of the curriculum database. The council also felt that students needed to become more comfortable with and develop skills in learning "on-line." Assessment of student progress would be measured by the MCAS, ITBS, third grade reading benchmark, SAT test, as well as informally by teacher observation. In addition, staff members would look at the results and make instructional decisions based on analysis of the data. Other activities Many other activities took place this year at Franklin School in addition to those named above. The [riO was very active in sponsoring social events, yearbooks, the fun mn, the karaoke picnic, community involvement projects, muffm mornings and donut days, the annual fundraiser, holiday social, bookfalrs, the fifth grade outing at Osgood Hill, and a number of end-of-the-year activities. Many parents also volunteer in the classrooms, computer lab, and library to assist the children. We are most appreciative of the continued support of the FrO. The Franklin School makes every effort for students and staff to participate in community affairs and also to involve parents in school-related matters. Franklin students and parents have contributed to the culture of the school in a variety of ways. The Academic Fair in late May was a successful showpiece for the work of the chil- dren throughout the year and it was highlighted by the latest musical presented by the fifth grade entitled the "1890's Review." The community was invitz~d often to Franklin School for our annual Open House in September, for a variety of musical events and concerts, and to participate in several field trips. Grandparetus' Day was held in the spring and was a great success. Franklin students participated in the Special Friends program linking the school with senior citizens. The Franklin school supports two collaborative programs that educate severely disabled children from the local area and our Franklin students interact with them during recesses and luuchtime. In addition to these activities, the children participate in many PrO-sponsored community charitable programs as well as food and clothing drives. The development of a positive school climate and shared school culture remains of primary importance at Franklin. With our second redistricting involving so many new parents, students, and staff members from different schools, it was immediately important to develop a feeling of unity and belonging at Franklin. To this end, all members of the school community were included in the life of the school. Parents served on school council subcommittees, volunteered in the library, computer lab, and office, helped with Second Step and D.A.S.H., and assisted teachers in many ways. Several Open Houses and Get Acquainted Days were held early in the year. Communi- cation was enhanced by means of a weekly newsletter to parents. Students were encouraged to participate actively through morning announcements, the Talent and Variety Show, and the GOLD BOOK. Our overall goal was to make the Franklin a friendly and child-oriented school where parents and staff felt comfortable This past year and particularly over the summer, the Franklin School had many improvements made to the building and grounds. New windows were installed, ceilings were hung, hallways and bathrooms were painted, and the outside grounds were planted under the supervision of the PTO. The North Andover Enrichment Council presented a wide variety of special assem- blies and shows to the students this past year. The children always enjoy these pro- grams and we thank the volunteers on the Council for their time and efforts on behalf of Franklin School. The North Andover Educational Foundation reorganized and offered their grant program once again to teachers. Franklin School was awarded a $500 grant to pur- chase books for small group reading. We thank the Foundation members for the many outstanding things they have done for the schools over the years. Teachers once again provided many interesting activities and trips for their stu- dents.' Included in this list would be field trips to the Museum of Science, Portsmouth seaport, the seashore, North Shore Music Circus, and many others. I would like to thank ail of the students, parents, and staff for all that they have done to make the Franklin School the outstanding school it is today. The most prominent feature of the start of this school year was the realization of the newest redistricting plan. A majority of the students were new to the school, although some had older siblings who had attended Kittredge in earlier years. Return- ing students welcomed the newcomers and new friendships quickly formed. All of our preplanning efforts, designed to alleviate transition fears, paid off. Students and their families readily adopted Kittredge as their new school. Because the year 2000 marked the 50th anniversary of the opening of Kittredge School, we decided to create a new logo that would acknowledge this fact. Families were asked to submit designs that matched specific criteria. The Lapham family developed the winning design, which was quickly transferred to water bottles, a banner, and a sturdy mg for the entry. Many other ideas for the use of the logo will be encouraged as Kittredge begins its 51st year. Three new teachers joined the Kittredge faculty: Angela Nordstrom at grade 1, and Jane Broderick and Bill Brady at grade 5. Their "new teacher enthusiasm" infected everyone as they quickly assimilated into the culture of Kittredge School. Doug Speight joined us as day custodian during the school year and quickly demonstrated his high expectations for a clean and neat environment. A major innovation this year was the implementation of a new mathematics pro- gram entitled, Investigations. Several Kittredge teachers had piloted the program the previous year and were openly supportive of this new approach. Investigations is characterized by lively, active classes in which students examine, interpret, evaluate, 70 and look for trends in data. There is a great deal of conversation with the teacher and among students because explaining your thinking is a central aspect of the program. Teachers engaged in two days of training in August just before school began so that they would know just how to get started with their new students. Additional training was provided monthly throughout the year. Teachers met in grade-level groups with consultants who were hired to introduce each of the topics to be developed. Rich conversations about mathematics learning occurred in each session. When an assess- ment survey was done at the end of the year, teachers reported a preference for this new model of mathematics learning. They also appreciated the significant level of support that was provided throughout the year. Fourth graders thoroughly enjoyed participation in the YES (Youth Explorations in Science) program. This was Kittredge School's second year with this effective after- school program. Students met in small groups led by parent volunteers to create, explore, hypothesize, discuss, analyze, and evaluate while engaging with highly motivating science topics. Twenty-two children opted to participate. They were encouraged and supported by 5 parent volunteers: Ann Lu, Corliss Paolino, Maureen Sakakeony, Brace Shainwald, and Michael Souza. Mrs. Beverly Nadean coordinated the entire effort, which included training volunteers and providing organized boxes of materials for each small group. High School student, Erin Nadeau, kept things running smoothly at each of the 10 weekly learning sessions. The inquiry-based experiences reflected the kind of learning that is assessed in the MCAS science examination. The School Council, composed of parents Mary Russo and Marta Solof as well as school personnel Marybeth Keane, Jacqueline Poitras, and Bette Ann Coyle developed a comprehensive 5-year School Improvement Plan. The main body of the plan outlined strategies and procedures for developing, implementing, and evaluating new curricula. The goal was to "Implement North Andover's Success For All program." Two stated main objectives dominated the plan: · As all students matriculate through the grade 1 to grade 5 program, they will acquire and develop requisite skills. They will learn to apply these skills, problem solve real world issues, engage in critical and creative thinking, and demonstrate the competencies demanded by a complex society. · Design learning experiences that encompass not only what to learn but also how to learn, how to access information, and how to apply knowledge meaningfully. Specific activities were outlined to help teachers and parents understand the early parameters that would be necessary for achievement of the 5-year goals. Accountabil- ity measures were highlighted and included improved performance on local assess- ments as well as the state-sponsored MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System.) Work on these goals translated into thoughtful implementation of the new math curriculum. This included a parent information night at which teachers Laurie Rottler and Doris Mason presented lessons that were typical of their grade. Parents compared their own responses to these activities with typical student responses and expressed their delight in the quality of student thinking. Literacy is always a high priority at Kittredge. A highlight of our support in this area is the Reading Recovery program that is taught by Literacy Specialist Marybeth Keane. Individual students participate in this program, which aims to accelerate their progress so that they may match the average reader in the class within 20 weeks. A large portion of our budget was used to place hundreds of new books in class- rooms so that students would always have a range of reading levels and interests from which to choose as they mature as readers. Teachers planned after-school field trips to publishers' warehouse sales in order to get the best value for the money and have a bit of collegial fun. At the same time, the PTO donated a substantial sum of money to increase our library collection. The result is that teachers have a higher likelihood of being able to match instructional books to learners. The annual Family Fun Night that closes out the Kittredge school year was post- poned several times because of rain and 'was finally scheduled to be held early in the next school year. Nevertheless, because our many faithful parent volunteers were even more visible during the closing week, the end of the year felt like a joyful celebration of quality learning. The Annie L. Sargent School just completed a very successful fifth year in opera- tion. The student population was approximately 580 students. It was the second year for the principal, John McAleer. The students, parents, and staff continued to work diligently to create a supportive and caring school community. · There were a few staff changes throughout the year. The new school year began with Walter Huston accepting an administrative position in another school system and the subsequent appointment of Mary Beth Soucy as a fifth grade teacher. Mary Koskores joined the fourth grade team midyear due to a leave of absence by Bill Armstrong. The year ended with two retirements: Joan Redman and Bill Armstrong. The school motto states, "Annie L. Sargent School... Where the seeds of knowl- edge are sown? The dedicated staff works hard to prove that statement every day. The teachers are committed to providing sound and challenging educational experiences for all children. The Sargent School is well represented by a large number of teachers who take the time to go beyond the classroom and dedicate their time and expertise by serving on various committees. The students continue to perform well in their daily work and on mandated tests. Eighteen percent of our fourth graders achieved advanced status in both math and science on the MCAS testing. As with most schools, the scores on the English/lan- guage arts portion of the MCAS showed to be areas for future focused attention. In the development of our School Improvement Plan we have focused our efforts on reading and writing. The Sargent PTO has supported the School Council's efforts financially, which has helped tremendously in furthering the goals and objectives of the school and district. A portion of the money went towards buying new collections of books for the classrooms that support the Balanced Literacy initiatives. Using the book by Fountas and Pumell, Matching Books to Readers, Meg Holmes, the librarian, and Maureen Crowley, the literacy specialist, have dedicated a great deal of time leveling our classroom readers to make them easily accessible to young students. The Fro money has also gone toward the purchasing of 10 AlphaSmart word processors to assist in the effective use of technology in the writing process. Teachers meet regularly by grade-level teams to review curriculum, share informa- tion and materials, and discuss appropriate instructional practices to meet the needs of all students. The teachers have closely analyzed the results of the MCAS to improve instructional practices. The culture of the school has become well defined in our fifth year with both parents and staff commenting on how they enjoy and appreciate the strong educational atmosphere. We continue to seek ways to challenge our students as evidenced by extended programs such as Junior Great Books, Math Superstars, and Junior Achieve- ment. The principal met with the students by grade level every month to talk about school expectations and to build a sense of school community. The effective use of the wetlands area next to the school continues to support the curriculum efforts with the study of ecosystems, natural habitats, changes in nature over time, and pond investigations. Fifth grade teacher Mary Margaret Provost has 71 spearheaded the efforts, and her involvement with the wetlands has proven to be infectious. During July and August of '99, members of the North Andover Trails Commission were joined by teachers to cut paths through the wetlands to make the area more accessible to the students. Eagle Scout Brad Bate built a dock next to the pond making that area more manageable for students. In addition to the above-cited goals of our School Improvement Plan, we also worked diligently to maintain and increase the effective use of technology in the classroom. Improved communication was also a focus and sought to provide parents a wider venue of opportunities to hear from teachers and the principal. In conjunction with thc Fro, staff members provided two informational evenings for parents that were very well attended. Topics included "How to Help Your Child Succeed in School," hosted by Mary Ellen Jackson, Joan Redman, and Maureen Roberts, and "An Introduction to Investigations Math--An Overview for parents," conducted by Marylou Pritchard and Dawn Cabeca. The principal hosted coffee hours at different times during the year to afford parents an opportunity to meet and ask questions. The PTO has been very active and supportive under the direction of co-presidents Liz Sharp and Paula Mcllveen. The Fro coordinated and published the Monday Minutes and the Sargent News. An extensive list of PTO activities included the New Family Orientation, Welcome Coffee and Picnic, Breakfast Buddies for mothers and fathers, Holiday Social, Ice Cream Social and Art Show, book sales, Spring Fling at DeBurro's, frequent drives for donations for the needy, and the Enrichment Programs for the students. The PTO is very active, supporting a variety of wonderful programs and activities. The Annie L. Sargent School is a wonderful place to be and a credit to the hard work and dedication of the staff, students, and parents... "Where Seeds of Knowl- edge are Sown." The 1999-2000 school year was a successful and exciting one for the new Thomson School Community! We opened our doors in September to 330 students, an increase of nearly 180 students from last year. In addition, as a result of redistricting, our staff increased from 25 to almost 50. We welcomed the following new teachers: Sheri LaCmix Sue Howlett Patricia Broderick Lynn Crosby Carol Quaden Sarah Murphy Marianne Ebcrt Kate Cmnin Marti Vicens John Lyons Corinne Martin Self-contained Special Education class Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 5 Grade 5 Special Education Special Education We also became a Title I school and Chris Cmickshank and Kristina Stephcnson became our new Title I reading teachers. Finally, our support staff increased with new teaching assistants, noon attendants, and specialists. We spent much of the year developing a sense of community among students, staff, and parents. We held two all-school meetings each month focusing on grade- level activities, and worked with both the Thomson PTO and School Council to build community. We believe we were successful in our endeavors, and by December, we were no longer thc new Thomson Community, but simply the Thomson Community. The staff continued to examine ways to improve student learning and the ways we assess that learning. The Thomson School Community focused on a school-improvement plan that included these major initiatives: · fully implement the TERC Investigations Math program in grades 1 through 5 · develop teaching strategies and authentic assessment to improve student learning · fully develop a cohesive program of literacy instruction in grades 1-5, focusing on reading, writing, phonics, and spelling · develop strategies for preparation for state (3rd grade and MCAS) and district assessment begin examination and implementation of the science and social studies curriculum frameworks · use computer technology to develop teaching strategies to improve student learning · ensure safe, responsible use of technology by all members of the school community · enhance communication among the members of the Thomson School Community · develop a sense of community among the members of the Thomson School community The Thomson School Community continues to appreciate an active and supportive PTO. They sponsored the 4th Annual Father-Daughter Valentine Dance, a gala affair for 2nd through 5th grade students, systemwide, and their dads, stepdads, or other significant male figures in their lives. They also sponsored the 3rd Annual Mother-Son hockey game at Merrimack College. Some other highlights of the year were Literacy Day, the Holiday Fair, the Fun Run, the Book Fair, Muffins for Mom and Donuts for Dad, and the Ice Cream Social. The Thomson PTO, along with the other elementary PTOs, supported The North Andover Enrichment Council, which provided a number of special programs for the students. The PTO was also responsible for the complete installation of the new playground, under the leadership of Melissa Barton, the playi ground committee chairperson. Melissa recruited the many volunteers who completed the project over the course of two days in June. Kudos to Melissa! In closing, I would like to thank all those who helped in any way to contribute to the smooth opening of our new Thomson School, and to our successful academic school year. I hereby submit my first annual report as principal of North Andover Middle School for the 1999-2000 school year. Enrollment The enrollment at North Andover Middle School on September 2, 1999 was 1015. It also closed at that same number on June 15, 2000. During the school year enrollment did reach 1025 students. Staffing Prior to the opening of school eight new staff members and one long-term substi- tute were added to the Middle School staff. Five of these were new positions in the school. Mrs. Deborah Gerstein joined us in the newly created Family & Consumer Science department. Ms. Carolyn LaPierre (6th grade), Mrs. Karin Rogers (7th), and Mr. Steve Wrigley (Tth) were added as academic team teachers due to enrollment increases and large class size. Ms. Julia Nightingale was added as the school's third guidance counselor. "/4 The following teachers were hired to replace departing members of the staff: Ms. Judith Komarow (art), Mr. Francisco Roca (Spanish), and Ms. Helen Chagnon (cho- res). Ms. Elizabeth Riddle was hired as a long-term substitute, Mrs. Cindy Amor rejoined the staff after a two-year absence due to illness. Mr. Stephen Buco was hired as permanent House Coordinator. This represented an entirely new administrative team since the opening of the previous school year. Action plan A number of major initiatives were undertaken by the new administrative team prior to the opening of the 1999-2000 school year. A new schedule was implemented for use throughout all three grade levels. This schedule utilized flexible blocks in the academic periods while reducing the related arts program to a two-day (odd/even) schedule. The result was a simpler schedule that was easily understood and followed. Recommendations from a site-based committee resulted in changes to the house structure and the permanent grouping of students. For the first time in a number of years students would now be grouped into houses by grade levels. Teams would no longer remain intact as they moved up to higher grades, and, each grade level was assigned its own House Coordinator and Guidance Counselor. Band and chorus were taken out of the enrichment period and moved into the regular related arts block. Although students had to select one or the other, the change produced substantially higher numbers in both classes. Foreign language became mandatory for all sixth and seventh grade students. It was assumed that this would extend into the eighth grade for the next school year. The new math series, Connected Math Program (CMP), which was piloted in the sixth and seventh grade the prior school year, was now fully implemented at all three grade levels. Ms. Kathy Heap, a reading specialist, continued to assist the language arts teachers in developing a wide range of teaching strategies. The staff continued work in aligning the school's curriculum to the state frameworks. Middle School and technology initiatives, including the Computer Library, were examined during several workshop and curriculum day programs. A new transition program was implemented for rising sixth graders. Beginning in April, Middle School administrators Visited with fifth grade parents during an evening session in each of the Elementary schools. This was followed up with visits to the fifth grade students in May by NAMS counselors and administrators. Teams were created in early May and the transition program culminated with an all-school "move-up" day in early June. Fifth graders were bused to the Middle School, met their team teachers, toured the building, and ate lunch in the school cafeteria. That evening fifth grade parents were invited to the school to meet their child's new team of teachers. North Andover Middle School students gained notoriety during the school year when they electronically voted NAMS "Best School in the Country" in conjunction with a contest sponsored by Alloy. corn, a teen magazine site. The students were treated to a concert and prizes for their efforts. As we look to the future a number of initiatives will be dealt with. Increasing enrollment will necessitate additional staffing. New programs in technology should eventually find their way into the Middle School. Increased emphasis will be placed on aligning the curriculum, creating benchmarks and off-year assessments, and developing strategies to insure that all students will be successful in passing the MCAS exam. The 1999-2000 school year was challenging for students and staff as we were faced with the impact of the failed override. There were 82 classes with more than 26 students in them and 250 students lost courses they wished to take. Enrollment as of October 1 was 994 students. A major initiative was undertaken during the school year, the results of which will have an impact on future planning for the school. Teachers, aides, secretaries, custodi- ans, members of the School Council, students, parents, community members, business- men and women, and representatives from higher education were invited to focus on the strategic direction of NAHS for the next three to five years. We gathered data, ran workshops, and had dialogues throughout the school year and identified the areas that we needed to focus on in order to provide an education for our students that would prepare them for the next century. What we found was that the different stakeholders shared the same concerns and vision for our students and our community. At our May 12th curriculum day, the "inquiry/action" teams made five recommendations that will be the focus of our vision work for the next several years. We recognize the following five outcomes of the "vision" work and are committed to further effective work, study, and implementation of them: l. programs to meet the needs of all of our students 2. discipline 3. time/schedule 4. student achievement 5. high school building One of the recommendations concerning increasing student achievement was for the entire high school faculty to focus onthe lohn Collins's "Writing Across the Curriculum" for the next several years. This has also become a systemwide initiative as well as a school council goal. The school year was marked with an unprecedented number of student awards and recognition. Fifteen students from North Andover High School (13 from the Class of 1999 and two from the Class of 2000) have been named Advanced Placement Scholars by the College Board in recognition of their exceptional achievement on the college- level Advanced Placement Examinations. Only 23% of America's high school students take these tests, and of that group, only 13% performed sufficiently high enough to merit such recognition. The Class of 2000 had a national merit semifinalist, eight students were recognized for their outstanding scores on the PSAT, and one student was a scholar finalist in the National Hispanic Recognition Program. The Class of 2001 had a student selected as a semifinalist for the United States Physics Team and another student was one of five winners statewide to receive a $2,000.00 scholarship and a paid internship at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in Boston. In fact, North Andover High School has a long history of student winners at this annual event and former Senator Brooke publicly recognized this achievement in his remarks. NAHS is the only school in the state to have a student winner every year. North Andover High School science teacher Nicole Cannily received state recognition as a 1999 state finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science Teaching. Science teacher Bob Cofer wrote a grant and received $26,000 from the state to improve our curriculum by having students investigate the local ecology and ecosystems through hands-on testing of soil and waler samples as well as observations of local flora and fauna. The program also involves the earth science, biology, and environmental science courses. 75 7O MCAS continued to dominate a significant part of the school year. Teachers were able to analyze the 8th grade MCAS test of every student who failed either math or English Language Arts and to meet with parents to discuss our analysis. Simulta- neously, students in 9th grade English and math classes were given as much practice in MCAS test examples as possible. NAHS did very well on the MCAS tests but our goal is to have every student pass this test the first time they take it. Several other activities occupied the school staff and school council, particularly in the following areas: · on-going curriculum development work for two new interdisciplinary courses, global studies and art/business design · curriculum units for ail departments entered into our Curriculum Library · curriculum drafted for art and health · music curriculum written and presented to the CSC · English/language arts curriculum presented to the school committee · math MCAS results for failure and needs improvement analyzed and used for skills review and the after school program · English MCAS results for failure and needs improvement anaiyzed and used for skills review and the after school program · 9th grade writing benchmark created and implemented in ELA · IEP redeveloped to reflect current state regulations · training begun to write more effective IEP's · individualized technology help sessions established · paraprofessional training during curriculum days · distinguished workshop series · John Collins's Writing Process · Lighthouse Grant Severai NAHS faculty members wrote a prospectus for "The North Andover Public Charter School" with funding dependent on state approval. This was an ambitious project, and one that was designed to serve 50 freshman and 50 sophomore college- bound, midrange students. There were only two school communities, No. Andover and New Bedford, that submitted proposais. The state funded the New Bedford Charter School but declined to fund "The North Andover Public Charter School." The school council set the following five goais for the high school for 1999-2000. 1. Students will support a diverse school community. 2. School Council will communicate the need for a new high school. 3. School Council will develop strategies for insuring students who indicate "at risk" behaviors know where to get help as well as propose additional resources. 4. A sense of belonging for ail students will be increased. 5. Student performance will be improved. In January and again in June, the community demonstrated its continued support of education by voting for a new high school and approving an override vote that enabled administration to hire additionai staff essential for continued accreditation. The $58 million high school should be ready for occupancy in September of 2004. Both the proposed new high school and the override vote addressed major concerns that the New England Association of Schools and Colleges had about our course offerings, facilities, and staffing needs. The year ended with another outstanding high school graduation marked by exem- plary student behavior and a spirit of accomplishment. The Class of 2000 logged over 4,200 hours of community service, won art, music, writing, science, and math awards, and were recognized for being awarded $474,550.00 in scholarships. Approximately 86.5% of our students were accepted at and planned to attend two- and four-year colleges and universities. The community should be very proud of the young people who graduate from North Andover High School. They are our future. I library/media specialist 1 library assistant (2 persons sharing one job) Student aides: 5 Collection 000 270 100 300 200 227 300 2,330 400 164 500 1,465 600 1,071 700 1,218 800 2,094 900 2,891 92 1,066 920 147 Fiction 2,381 Short Story 267 Professional 102 Reference 1,540 Total: 17,536 New books added: 475 Discarded/withdrawn 2 Paid for: 5 books; I periodical Lost due to students leaving school: 0 Circulation Yearly total (number of items owned): 1,695 books and periodicals Audio Visual Equipment Loan: 1,526 items loaned from the library; in addition, overhead projectors, cassette players, sound/filmstrip projector, and TV/VCR set-up were on school-year loan in individual departments Library usuage Number of classes using the library and studio facilities for library research, class assignments, and audiovisual viewing: 1,853 classes. Number of students working individually (on passes) from study hall and/or classes: 13,039 New personnel Pat Grassis joined us a haft-time library assistant this year. She works very well with students and faculty and is a welcome addition to the staff. Budget Library Books 11,220 Periodicals 5,181 Library supplies 1,200 Microfilm 5,339 Service cont. 1,858 Replacement equipment 2,000 Computer supplies 500 77 78 Audiovisual New equipment 500 AV supplies 1,000 Software 600 Federal funds 0 Total 29,398 We continued doing what we do: research and selecting and choosing books and magazines. Students used the intemet, books, reference materials, magazines on-line and off, as well as newspapers to do their research. Along with this they learned to access new and different resources via CD's, the NAMS computerized network, and the intemet. They created projects of all kinds: slide shows, posters, written reports, an'works, hyper-studio shows and various hands-on materials, often in conjunction with new frameworks. Sixth grade students visited throughout the school year for regular classes, learning NAMS' methods and procedures in relation to their daily curriculum. Students from all grades came not only to research the traditionally researchable subjects, but for physical education, art, music, and creative problem-solving classes as well, During the "after hours" program the library remained open to 4:00 P.M., providing access to students who don't have computers at home, as well as to those who needed help and/or those who preferred to work in school in the company of peers. Teachers continued to enjoy using and students continued to benefit from our well- stocked AV equipment room, filled with VCR's that can be accessed across the school building. An entire team can watch a video cassette simultaneously from each of several classrooms; the entire school can watch a video from each classroom if need be. By setting a VCR to a certain channel, we can send that video to any classroom TV that is set to that channel; the school is wired for that to happen. This is the second year of no book or AV budget from the Town of North Andover. This is the second year we were not able to pumhase the best materials produced for Middle School students, be that fiction or nonfiction titles. School Year 1999-2000 was a busy and exciting one for the Atldnson, Franklin, and Kittredge as the next phase of the systemwide Technology Plan was implemented, and the library media centers in these buildings were automated. This involved the purchase of additional computers and an automation package, the retrospective conver- sion of the library catalogs, and barcoding of thousands of books and related library materials. The patron catalogs went online during the second half of the school year, with automated circulation slated for the fall of 2000. We look forward to the final stage of library automation at the elementary level, which would be the creation of a union catalog so all the elementary collections can be accessed via the network. The automation of Bradstreet's catalog, the only library not computerized, is the next necessary step as is the updating of the Sargent's system. Since Sargent's system was implemented before the program currently used by the other libraries was created, it is not compatible. With technology constantly changing, it is crucial to get all the town's school library media centers on an equal footing as quickly as possible so that they can progress at the same time and pace. The elementary library media specialists at all the schools were actively involved in the work of the English/language arts CDC subcommittee that spent winter and spring finalizing the alignment of this curriculum with the Massachusetts Frameworks. They looked carefully at how the library could support Reading/Literacy initiatives, imple- ment the Research Standards in the Frameworks, and promote Information Literacy as identified by the Joint Committee of the American. Association of School Libraries and the Association for Educational Communications and Technology. The elementary librarians and the reading/literacy teachers devised an ongoing project to identify and label emergent level books in the library so that even very beginning readers will be able to use the library collections to support their indepen- dent reading. Titles were identified and dot-coded. The library staff contnued to promote reading with such schoolwide events as "Read across America'~ and Family Literacy Day; with grade-level intitiatives such as Junior Great Books, Frog and Toad Puppet Reader Theatre; and with classroom collaborations that made it possible for some students to participate in a statewide event, "Open Books, Find Heroes," and others to adapt pourquoi tales as puppet theatre drama. The library media specialists also worked with teachers to develop units/lessons that support all areas of the curriculum frameworks including the explo- ration of ancient civilizations at grade 4, information literacy using the Big Six model at grade 5, Web theme pages at grades 4 and 5, and a variety of research activities at grade 3. The 1999-2000 school year saw no additions or changes in our health and physical education staff. We continue to provide physical education to all elementary students twice a week, daily for one quarter to middle school, daily for one semester to high school freshmen and sophomores and to update our health education offerings to our students. Our staffing continues to improve and we hope to be able to restore physical education to grades 11 and 12 in the future. Our students continue to excel in the President's Challenge fitness tests with close to 130 students in grades 4 through 9 achieving presidential level (top 15%) and approximately 650 students at the National level (top 50%). This year the Curriculum Development Committee for health and physical educa- tion continued to revise and develop our curriculum to meet the standards of the Health Framework. We look forward to this group providing new direction as we head to the Goals 2000. Health education 1. The Project DARE program was provided for fifth grade students. A grant from the Department of Education allowed us to offer a wide range of activities. The North Andover Police Department and DARE Officer Tracy Castiglione, in particular, have been extremely cooperative in making this program a success. 2. For the 13th consecutive year, the North Andover Public Schools received a Drug Free Schools grant through the Department of Education. This year's grant was $19,443, which funded the stipend for the coordinator of the grant, paid for guest speakers, educational material, after school programs, as well as programs offered by the Department of Youth Services. 3. The school department was awarded a competitive Drag Free Schools grant of $26,539. This funded training and implementation of the "second step" program, a violence prevention program in the elementary schools. 4. The Health Protection Grant of $9,621 provided for health education staffing, a Lead Health teacher, health education programs, professional development oppor- tunities and curriculum work. 80 5. Health education was taught to all students in grades four through nine by health education teachers. 6. The Teen Dating Violence Grant for $9,353 was awarded for the third year. Funds from this grant were used primarily for special violence prevention events, curricu- lum work, the peer leadership program, S.A.V.E., and work on a violence preven- tion video. 7. North Andover was awarded a Safe Schools for Gay and Lesbian Youth grant for the fourth year. The amomtt of this grant was $1,700. Athletics The coaching staff and student-athletes continue to set goals and strive to achieve them. Several teams qualified for state tournament competition and many student- athletes participated in individual competitions at the sectional and state level. High- lights of team success include the freshman boys cross country team winning the division two state championship, boys soccer winning the division two north champi- onship; league championships for boys skiing and the swim teams; and the boys lacrosse team being a finalist in the first-ever division two state championship game. Several individual accomplishments were noteworthy. Jim DiStephano and Bill Paladino were named to the Eastern Massachusetts All Star soccer team. Gary Armeen and Roberto Concepcion won state championships in wrestling. Gary Armeen was the first North Andover wrestler to win an All State wrestling championship. In closing I would like to thank the North Andover Athletic Association/ Sportswagon, the high school coaches and our student-athletes who continue to put forth the efforts that make our programs a success. Personally, my position continues to offer an exciting and enjoyable challenge. I look forward to improvement and growth to our offerings to the Town of North Andover. Art Department The Fine and Performing Arts Department in North Andover completed another productive year. A continued focus of instruction has been helping students with higher-order thinking skills and the Habits of Mind. Teachers continue to challenge students to be able to express themselves in different mediums. In addition, the Art Department is making inroads as students learn more about the strengths they have in the multiple intelligences. Teachers encourage students to stretch in areas where there are obvious strengths in the multiple intelligences. There is also teacher support for students to develop an understanding of how to expand into other multiple intelligences. The Art Department has been working on completing its own curriculum to match the new state standards. Their final draft of the curriculum is being prepared for incorporation into the District's Curriculum Library. The department has continued to benefit from the expertise of a consultant, Judith Simpson, professor of Art at Boston University's School of Education. Elementary instruction continued under the capable direction of Marty Ruzicka, Karen Kriz, and Barbara Olson. Judith Komarow joined Don Latham at the Middle School. Judy replaces the very talented Floreen Maroncelli who retired last year. At the High School, Cathleen Calmer became the second full-time staff member, joining Joel Groessel. As a result, students saw the addition of two additional courses in photography. Two interdisciplinary courses at the High School, American Thought and Global Studies, continue to be popular among the students. Student evaluations reveal that students benefit from and also enjoy taking courses that examine real-wOrld issues while making strong connections between history, literature, and the arts. The Elementary Art Department developed a new report card that shows the correlation between student learning and the state standards. Students are working on portfolios at all grade levels. The department members have worked hard to ensure that the curriculum sets high standards and flows sequentially from grade to grade. The North Andover School District provided special education and related services to a total of 628 students between the ages of 3 and 21 throughout the course of the school year. These students have been identified though a comprehensive referral and evaluation process described in detail in the Special Education Procedural Guidebook that was revised to include the mended 1997 law, Individual with Disabilities Educa- tion Act (IDEA). Further information through in-service training was offered to all administrators and special education staff. In accordance with the school district's local Child Find Program, referrals for students between the ages of 3 through 21 who are suspected of having an educational disability can be made at any time by contact- ing the Office of the Administrator of Special Education. All students with disabilities are included in general and districtwide assessment programs, with accommodations, where necessary. The intent of the provision is to hold high expectations for students with disabilities and ensure their access to the general curriculum to the maximum extent possible. A very small number of students with significant development disabilities are administered an alternate assessment. The Special Education Department has been consulting with the Massachusetts Department of Education to continue to develop options for students with special need to partici- pate in our statewide assessment program. Staff has attended initial training in the development of alternate assessment procedures with further guidance expected from the Department during the 2000-2001 school year. A full range of special education and educationally related services is available to North Andover students. These services are described in detail in the Three Year Special Education Plan that is located in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools: The services provided are individually determined by a TEAM of people knowledge- able about the student and are designed to ensure that each child's educational needs are met within the least restrictive environment. North Andover is committed to providing students with a developmental continuum of learning experiences, which will encompass the diverse needs of all students within their home school, along with age appropriate peers within the general education classroom with appropriate support services to the maximum extent possible. As a school system, we broadened our knowledge and abilities in developing and implementing programming for children with increasingly complex and diverse needs. We hired several teacbers/student assistants, and contracted with various consultants to assist us in our efforts to provide for many of our children with disabilities within a regular classroom environment. In- service training and support was provided to both staff and parents in various areas including: The Spectrum of Autism/PDD, Classroom Behavioral Management, Mak- ing and Using Augmentative Communication Systems, Inclusion Strategies, Attention Deficit Disorder, Early Literacy and Reading Strategies, Hearing Impairments, Teach- ers Role with Paraprofessionals, and others. In anticipation of the implementation of IEP 2000 in September, all special education teachers and therapists as well as counse- lors and principals participated in two half-day training sessions in June presented by Dr. Susan Gately. We have continued to explore alternative approaches in coordinating the delivery of services to our children through the collaborative planning of administrators, teachers, 81¸ and staff. Reading specialists continue to be a tremendous resource in providing a direct and consultative service to staff and students as we aocommodate all learners. The building-based teams, through the prereferral process, continue to assist the teachers in examining alternative teaching strategies and modifications geared more toward the student's learning style, along with identifying existing support and consul- ration services available. It is through this Student Assistance Team process that we have been able to reduce the number of referrals to special education to provide the opportunity for our students to succeed in regular education. The principals and administrators continue to play a very active role in the special education process as evidenced by their involvement in the development of Individual Education Plans and other TEAM meetings. Their active involvement in this process has greatly improved our ability to focus on the students as learners and has fostered cOmmu- nication, collaboration, and team building as we explore various models of instruction. The preschool program eontiunes to provide a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of our young children with and without disabilities. Parent involvement remains a critical component of the program's success. A specialized program is planned for September 2000 for a small group of children with a diagnosis of Pervasive Develop- ment Disorder. Plans are underway to relocate all preschool classes to Franklin School for the start of the new school year. The North Andover Special Needs Parents Committee, through the efforts of Kim Gustenhoven, continued to support and assist parents of children with special needs. In consultation with Rick Gorman of North Andover Youth Services, plans are being made to offer activities for children with special needs at the new Youth Center opening in June 2000. Project applications for federal monies were completed and submitted to the Deparuuent of Education for approval and funding in conjunction with the Consoli- dated Grant Application. Entitlement monies received were once again allocated to support in-district programs with staffing, supplies, and professional development workshops and conferences. As always, I would like to express my sincere thanks to all administrators, staff, parents, and community members for their contributions and collaboration in provid- ing for the needs of all our children. Systemwide efforts to increase our efficiency in technology integration continued as we strive to embed technology into the administrative as well as the educational settings of our district. Highlights include the following: Administrative record keeping Through the formal request for proposal (RFP) process, the school system pur- chased a Pre-K-12 administrative record keeping system. This system enables all schools to use the same database for student records and biographical dam. The application chosen is both Department of Education (DOE) and Y2K compliant. Training was done for all administrators and secretaries accessing the software. It will be fully implemen~l in September 2000. Library automation Automation of our school libraries was enhanced as the last three schools (Franklin, Atldnson, and Kituedge) were automated. The result is that all schools can electronically check books in and out as well as do end-of-the-year inventory. This technology replaces "by-hand" checking in and out as well as the June inventory task. Network enhancement The Wide-Area-Network (WAN) has been enhanced placing routers at each school. These routers will help localize traffic on the network and imprOve the speed and efficiency of the Institutional Loop (I-Loop) used for data transfer. The school system has made positive strides in reaching our goal of a totally networked school district. With over 1400 computers on the network, our challenge is to provide support to our users while maintaining a functional communication net- work. Replacing outdated hardware becomes more and more of a necessity to meet State Department reqmrements of Educational Reform. The school health program for the 1999-2000 school year experienced an increase in health office activity for the school nurses. There was increase in the number of health office visits, specialized treatments, and individual stUdent health care plans, which identify interventions in the case of illness or emergency to insure the safety and wellness of students. The following statistics reflect the activity in the health offices for the eight district schools, elementary, middle, and high school. Activities Numbers Total number of students seen by nurses 29,538 Children who came to school ill 697 Requests by students for diagnosis 341 Number of completed accident reports 97 Students referred to the emergency room/primary physician 53 Students referred to primary care physician 505 Students dismissed because of illness 1885 Number of medications administered 13,240 Number of telephone calls: Parents 7056 Professional 761 Number of students screened (eyes, ears, Scoliosis, head lice) 6913 Number of specialized treatments 1262 Number of students reported for child abuse or neglect 2 Number of physical exams completed by school nurse and school physician 478 Number of physical exams completed by physician 71 Number of students receiving ~mmunizations in school 59 (i.e., Td, Polio, M_MR, Hep.B) Health Teaching Students Number of classes 210 Number of individuals 7760 Conferences/meetings Number of parent conferences 1602 Number of teacher/guidance conferences 1386 Number of pnncipal conferences 408 Number of team meetings 185 Home visits 16 Staff Health Encounters Health Office Visits 967 Immunizations 230 84 Additional responsibilities/activities performed by school nurses In addition to the clinical responsibilities within their health offices, the school nurses also perform other activities. These activities, in addition to meeting additional health needs of the students, also extend to schoolwide staff and the community. Grants ENHANCSn SC.OOL H~,~T" ~ The North Andover school nurses received an Enhanced School Health Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for $379,516. This was a competitive grant, with specific program goals that must be met. The goal of this grant is continue to develop the capacity within a school district to establish a comprehensive school health program using the best identified practices. This grant will enable the school nurses to develop and implement a Management Information System, increase school nurse staffing, including a full-time nurse leader, and provide more health program- ming. There is also a compouent that provides consultative services to the local participating parochial school. NORTH ANDOVER EDUCATION FOUNDKflON The North Andover School nurses applied for and received a grant from from the North Andover Education Foundation. The proposal was for the development of a baby sitting course to be offered through the Middle School After Hours Program beginning in 2000-2001. The first classes were offered through the summer Commu- nity Excel Program. Health/education programs An evening immunization clinic was beld in the fall, in conjunction with the North Andover Board of Health for Middle School students to update all required immuniza- tions. The Hepatitis B Clinic was held at the Middle School, and the high school nurse administered immunizations to students on an as needed basis. The Middle School nurse participated in Crossroads. Her seminar topic was Making Healthy Choices, encouraging Middle School students to talk about and make good nutritional decisions. Staff education programs were offered in the use of an Epi-pen, anaphylaxsis, and universal precautions. Nursing staff participated as Presenters in the Distinguished Workshop Series offering a series of CPR programs. Ten staff members participated. Members of the nursing staff continued working on the development of a compre- hensive health curriculum with the health education staff. Nurses also {aught health classes at all 8sade levels, including participating in the piloting of the Second Step curriculum. Through Medical Alerts that were sent home by nurses, parents were made aware of two health risks that arose this past year, permssis and meningitis. The proper precautions, according to the Deparunent of Public Health guidelines, were imple- mented within each district school to insure the health and well being of each student. Nurses were contributors to individual school newsletters, offering information and guidance on individual school health issues and to the systemwide Health Matters newsletter. Clerical responsibilities The school nurses perform immunization audits and health insurance audits, providing outreach to the uninsured. They update health rlecords, develop medical needs lists, maintain daily and monthly reports, and write yearly summary reports. Communit~ ouireach On a yearly basis, the school nurses participate in the Senior Citizen Flu Clinic and in fundraisers for the Muscular Dystrophy and the American Cancer Society/daffodil sales. As the district's user fee funded service provider to North Andover families in the areas of childcare and enrichment for grades K through 12, our programs sponsored the following programs for 1267 students: · Our three before and after school programs provided childcare. One of our after school programs, Kids' Stop.t, was relocated from the Middle School to the Franklin School for the year, while our programs at Bradstreet and Sargent continued to expand at their sites. Our Breakfast Club programs offered care at three sites for before school care daily, providing parents with safe care for their children at the start of each day. · Extended Kindergarten, our NAEYC accredited program, was again f'dled to capacity and continued to offer students a strong ~and complementary kindergarten program. · Curriculum day care enabled our parents to have organized activities to offer their children, such as visits to The Salem Witch Museum and the Discovery Museums, and presentations from Jim Rainho's "Mystery of Magic" and storyteller Susan Lenoe. · Family Concert Night gave all of our families the opportunity to relax and share family time together enjoying David Polansky's musical talents. · EXCEL our after school enrichment program, added cooking, chess clubs, "Super Sitters," and drama to our ever popular ski and snowboarding, science, foreign language, sports, and nature classes on the elementary level, while SAT class and driver education were held on the high school level. · Summer School was held for grades K through 12, offering remediation and counseling for students who needed to maintain their schedules for graduation. · Summer camps and enrichment activities gave students a variety of experiences. · Volunteers contributed to our programs in a multitude of ways, and we are very appreciative of their generosity. This year marked the conclusion of our partnership with the American Business Collaboration for Quality Care grant. We joined in with the Massachusetts School Age network to better service after school programs. We appreciate the financial and professional development that ABC gave us. This report includes the following areas of business services: transportation, building and facilities, and energy. Transportation During the 1999-2000 school year students were transported at public expense from the following distances: N o~1. U-mje~, ~t~po, t se~iee~ School Greater than No. of buses No. of students High School 2.0 8 632 Middle School 2.0 13 654 Elementary 1.5 See Note 959 Early Childhood Ctr. 0.5 See Note 322 St: Michael's 0 See Note 181 Note: A total of 13 buses were used to transport 2,748 students to and from the high school, middle school, five elementary schools, ECC, and St. Michael's. This was an increase of 164 students over the prior year. The school district provides transportation to the students of St. Michael's School to the same extent as it provides transportation to like students attending the public schools. The elementary schools remained on a split schedule due to the limited number of buses available. We operate a four-tier transportation system. In accordance with School Committee Policy, paid busing was made available to students attending their district school or involuntarily transferred out of district who lived within the designated walking distance. This program provided transportation to another 277 children. Funds generated from this program, paid for two additional buses that were used by the ABC Bus Co. in support of our daily transportation contract. For the fifth consecutive year, ABC Bus Co. provided this service to students for an annual fee of $210.00 each. Paid busing is not offered to pupils whose parents have turned down an opportunity to return to their neighborhood school, or for pupils who have voluntarily transferred out of their neighborhood school. The method for determining bus stops for paid riders is the same as for bus stops made for eligible riders. Preferential service will not be given to paid riders. As they did in 1998, parents expressed their frustration and disappointment that the School Department only funds the operation of 13 school buses. The business office received over 100 written requests (up from 80 in the prior year) for bus stop and route changes. For the most part parents are not familiar with committee policies that govern the development of bus routes and the placement of stops. Transportation education is ongoing, however, parents must remember that they are responsible for getting their child/children to and from the bus stoP safely. The School Department is responsible for their ride to and from the designated bus stop. Building and facilities At the May 3, 1999 Annual Town Meeting the School Department requested funding for I0 School Department-related Capital Improvement Projects. Four of the 10 projects were facility related; six of the 10 were technology related. After due consideration of all CIP requests, three of our recommendations were approved-- Replacement of the Bradstreet School Heating System, Automation of Three Elemen- tap/School Libraries, and funding for the purchase and implementation of a K-12 administrative record keeping system. The record keeping project was a top priority because the State Department of Education mandated centralized record keeping. The new administrative recording keeping system must be accessible to all schools, over the computer network, via I-LOOP communications. While each new school year has its share of challenges, FY00 was complicated by the failure of the general override of Proposition 2%. Our operations budget was reduced by over $140,000. We were forced to underfund all of our utility accounts; we cut $35,000 from our special projects account and slashed the custodial supplies budget. Before our students returned to school in September of 1999 we had developed ~ implemented an energy conservation program. The plan was not well received. Daytime classroom temperature settings were lowered, and night settings were in effect three hours earlier than normal. We did not authorize use of facilities for our youth organizations during vacation or holiday periods, and parent groups were charged a custodial fee, if the school being used for a meeting did not have a second shift. Responsible planning and decision rn_..aking kept us within our reduced operating budget. In spite of budget constraints, our custodians and maintenance men made due with what they had to work with. Our buildings were always clean and safety related maintenance requests were acted upon. Three, long overdue projects were initiated during 1999-2000. The Bradstreet School and the Kittredge School had new fu'e alarm systems installed. Both systems have fire and smoke detectors and integrated magnetic door holder features. A contract to replace the heating system at the Bradstreet School was awarded in April. The boiler used the one that we salvaged from the old Thomson School. We also recycled four unit ventilators from the old Thomson. The new boiler will be fueled by natural gas, not fuel oil. The old 10,000-gallon underground storage tank was removed without incident. Energy There were no new energy-related programs initiated during the 1999-2000 school year. However, we maintained our commitment to the natural gas Cooperative Pur- chasing Program that we made a few years ago. The new Thomson School uses natural gas as its energy source and we converted the Bradstreet School to gas-fired burners when we renovated the heating system. A Cooperative Purchasing Program for the purchase of electricity was evaluated, but our present arrangement with Massachusetts Electric is still the best offering. In concluding the school year 1999-2000 the following information is provided: 1. The Food and Nutrition Department served school lunches a total of 172 days. The number of reimbursable meals served was 292,565 broken down as follows: a) Paid 265,537 b) Free 20,052 c) Reduced 6,976 Average meals per day 1,701 2. Other meals serVed are broken down as follows: a) Teachers 7,554 b) Free (Adult Help) 11,962 This school year found us receiving $23,926.10 (market value) in government commodities. The total reimbursement of reimbursable meals: paid, flee, and reduced was $118,730.97. The breakdown of actual income received is as follows: 88 Sales Student Student Teacher a la carte a la carte Misc. Student meals sales foods milk sales $362,101.47 $20,824.60 $237,576.40 $19,896.80 $18,528.63 Grand total income from sales: $658,927.90 Cash sales School reimbursements $658,927.90 $120,036.47 Total moneys Commodities (market value) $778,964.37 $ 23,926.10 Total all $802,890.47 5. The school year has shown a participation rate of 44%. Our net worth is as follows: Inventory $45,372.32 (actual cash value) and a cash balance of $106,194.54. Closing cash balance Functions receivable Claims receivable $106,194.54 $740.85 $ 20,367.64 Cash available Accounts payable $127,303.03 $ 6,661.52 Adjusted cash balance $120,641.51 The North Andover School Lunch Program had a very successful year. We were able to provide to our student's new meal choices that were both very well received and high in nutritional value. We placed a strong emphasis on introducing new items that fell within the U.S. dietary guidelines. Through student interaction, we found these items to be well accepted by our student body. I can not say enough about the North Andover school lunch staff. Their hard work and dedication to our program should truly be applauded. Many schools worked understaffed for a good portion of the year. Fortunately, it went virtually unnoticed by our students. We were still able to provide excellent, courteous service regardless of our being understaffed. I attribute this success to a very professional and loyal school lunch team. We did experience some equipment failures during the course of the year, which required us to replace these items with newer more updated models. We have been fortunate in this area in that most of the original food service equipment in the school kitchens is still operating perfectly. (Knock on wood!) It seems that every year we are offered less of a variety from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commodity Program. This made it difficult to write menus utilizing the government commodities we normally would, but in turn forced us to become more creative with what we did receive for offerings. We also took advantage of a lot more "grab and go".items this year. The students seemed to prefer finger foods to the full course meals. Our total revenue increased just over 10% this year and our overall participation increased 4% from last year. Each of the North Andover school kitchens must be recognized for this increase. Their hard work and flare for presentation is the reason for this increase in participation. I did, however, see the greatest change at the Middle School. I must recognize Mrs. Nancy Risacher and her staff. Mrs. R/sacher is our Middle School kitchen manager. Along with her staff, she transformed the Middle School kitchen into a haven for our Middle School student appetites. To please every student's palette, she introduced a variety of new items geared to this age level that were offered daily. Their participation showed a substantial increase over previous years due to this additional effort. I look back on a very successful and productive school year for the North Andover School Lunch Program and look forward to maximizing my goals that I have set for the next school year. We are pleased with what we have accomplished in the context of the resources that are available. Within that context the residents of North Andover are receiving real · value for the dollars that axe being invested in the schools. The comparison of per pupil costs in North Andover to the average for the state is compelling. The average per pupil cost in North Andover for the most recent year reported by the Massachuseus Department of Education, 1998-99, is $5,905, some $1,073 below the state per pupil cost, $6,978. More important, the 1999 cost per pupil represents an increase of $2 per pupil from the prior year. Our students are by and large performing above state average, particularly at the 8th and 10th grade level. We feel very strongly that if we could reach and maintain the state average level of spending per pupil, our student performance will significantly improve. The future facing our children will be one of greater complexity and differing demands. Some have said that many of the young people who are currently enrolled in school will be working at jobs that do not exist today and will move from one career to another five or six times during their working lives. Our schools must be able to prepare our children for these challenges. Although an override was passed, we continue to remain at the crossroads in terms of the future of the school system. The staff is working very hard, our students are working very hard, and both are performing well. We continue to need additional teachers to meet increasing enrollments, particularly at the High School and Middle School. The question is, Will we fund the school system at at least the state average... or will we continue to eliminate courses and increase class sizes as the per pupil expenditures slip further below the state average? The 1999-2000 school year represented a time of transition for a number of long- time staff members. At the end of the school year, William Armstrong, Eleanor Bromberg, loseph Bevilacqua, Albert Goebel, Kathy Iminski, Sharon Knepper, Mildred Matasso, John Minihan, Joan Redman, Kirki Thompson, Amy Delle Chiaie, Shirley Massey, and Gloria Walsh, retired after loyal and faithful service to our chil- dren and the community. They will be missed. I know you all join me in wishing each of them well as they begin the next phase of their lives. The North Andover schools have been the beneficiaries of the largesse of an incredible number of volunteers. Parents, friends, older students, residents of the Town, and elected and appointed officials have volunteered hours of service to our schools and students. To each of you, I offer my profound and sincere thanks. The citizens of North Andover in both the Master Plan and Task Force 2000 have said they want quality schools. The challenge is to provide the support to meet that expectation. As Garrison Kellor has said, "Nothing we do for children is ever wasted." ~O 2000 Annual Report Financial Information This report presents summary info,:marion only. For additional information, please call either the office of the Town Clerk or individual departments. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Financial Statements For the Year Ended June 30, 2000 (With Independent Auditors' Report Thereon) TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT GENERAL PURPOSE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: Combined Balance Sheet - All Fund Types and Account Group 3 Combined Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance - All Governmental Fund Types and Expendable Trust Funds 4 Statement of Revenues and Other Sources, and Expenditures and Other Uses - Budget and Actual - General Fund 5 Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings/Fund Balance - All Proprietary Fund Types and Similar Trust Funds 6 Statement of Cash Flows - Proprietary Fund Types and Similar Trust Funds Notes to Financial Statements SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION Summary of Activity - Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds 26 Summary of Budget and Actual Activity - Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds (Budgetary Basis of Accounting) 27 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS'REPORT To the Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover, Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts as of June 30, 2000 and for the year then ended. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of North Andover's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Govemrnent Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assur- ance about whether the general purpose financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the general purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall general purpose financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. The financial statements referred to above do not include the General Fixed Asset Group of Accounts, as required by generally accepted accounting principles. The amount that should be recorded in the General Fixed Assets Account Group has not been determined. The Town maintains its Water and Sewer Enterprise funds on a modified accrual basis of accounting and has also not recorded all of the inventory of supplies, fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, accrued liabilities, employee compensated absences, contributed capital, and depreciation expense as required by generally accepted accounting principles. In our opinion, except for the effects of the items described in the preceding paragraphs, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, as of June 30, 2000, and the results of its operations and cash flows for its proprietary and similar type trust funds for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information appearing on pages 26 - 27 are presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we also have issued our report dated November 7, 2000 on our consideration of the Town's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants, That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit, Andover, Massachusetts November 7, 2000 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Revenues and Other Sources, and Expenditures and Other Uses - Budget and Actual - General Fund For the Year Ended June 30, 2000 Revenues and Other Sources: Property taxes Excise taxes Charges for service Interest penalties and other Licenses, permits and fees Intergovernmental Interest income Departmental and other Transfers in Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures and Other Uses: General government Public safety Education Public works Fixed expenses Intergovernmental Transfers out Other uses Total Expenditures and Other Uses Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other sources over expenditures and other uses Budget Actual $ 32,431,971 $ 32,431,971 2,856,948 3,173,205 330,000 338,621 242,667 246,868 887,771 807,830 7,581,380 7,594,350 291,611 417,701 1,383,617 1,466,646 455,756 455,756 Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) 316,257 8,621 4,201 (79,941) 12,970 126,090 83,029 46,461,721 46,932,948 471,227 3,130,137 3,136,414 ¢,277) 5,895,226 5,860,293 34,933 23,274,778 23,273,684 1,094 3,088,886 3,109,823 (20,937) 9,879,507 9,992,142 (112,635) 402,334 435,838 (33,504) 363,586 363,586 427,267 427,267 - 46,461,721 46,599,047 (137,326) $ $ 333,901 $ 333,901 See accompanying notes to financial statements. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings/Fund Balance - All Proprietary Fund Types and Similar Trust Funds For the Year Ended June 30, 2000 Revenues: Charges for services $ Contributions Interest Total Revenues Expenses: Personnel services Public works Total Expenses Excess of revenues over expenditures Transfer Out Net Income Retained Earnings/Fund Balance, beginning Retained Earnings/Fund Balance, ending $ Proprietary Fund Types Water/Sewer Internal Enterprise Service Funds Fund 6,352,738 $ 3,624,542 6,352,738 3,624,542 3,085,074 5,051,727 5,051,727 3,085,074 1,301,011 539,468 {434,109) 866,902 539,468 338,252 (34,678.). 1,205,154 $ 504,790 Fiduciary Fund Type Nonexpendable Trust Fund $ 4,476 4,476 4,476 4,476 72,795 $ 77,271 See accompanying notes to financial statements. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER. MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Fund Types and Similar Trust Funds For the Year Ended June 30, 2000 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Operating income Transfer to general fund Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided by operating activities: Increase (Decrease) in current liabilities: Other liabilities Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, July 1, 1999 Cash and Cash Investments, June 30, 2000 Proprietary Fund Types Water/Sewer internal Enterprise Service F~d Fund $ 1, '1,011 $ 539,488 (434.109) 48,705 42,446 915,607 581,,914 Fiduciary Fund Type Nonexpendable Trust $ 4,476 4,476 915,607 581,91.4 4.476 485,313 378.759 72,795 1,400,920 $ 960,673 $, 77,271 Reconciliation of Trust Cash: Total Trust and Agency Cash Less: Expendable Trust and Agency Cash Total Nonexpendable Trust Cash 4.694,726 (4.617.455) 77,27t See accompanying notes to financial slatements; TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Summary of Activity Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds As of and for the Year Ended June 30, 2000 Assets: Cash Accounts receivable Total Assets Liabilities: Warrants payable Deferred revenue Total Liabilities Fund balance - Reserved Fund Balance. Unreserved Total Liabilities and Fund Balance Revenues: Revenue Expenditures; Expenditures Excess of revenues over (under) expenditures Transfers Out Total Transfers Net income Retained Earnings/Fund Balance. beginning Retained Earnings/Fund Balance, ending Sewer Water Fund Fund $ 689,635 $ 731,285 428,126 617,167 $ 1,097,761 $ 1,348,452 18,464 177,301 428,126 617,168 446,590 794~469 45,564 27,020 605,607 526,963 $ 1,097,761 $ 1.348,452., 2,395,963 3,956,775 Total $ 1,400,920 1,045,293 $ 2,446.213 195,765 1,045,294 1,241,059 72,584 1,132,570 $ 2,446,213 6,352;738 1,798,049 3,253,678 5,051,727 597,914 703,097 1,301,011 ,(168,624) (265,485) (434,109) (168,62~) (265,485) (434,109) 429,290 437,'612 866,902 221,881 116,371 338,252 $ 651,171 $ 553,983 $ 1,205,154 See Independent Auditor's report, 13. Long-Term Debt Ae General Obl~qation Bonds The Town issues general obligation bonds to provide funds for the acquisition and construction of major capital facilities. Payment is not limited to a particular revenue source. However, as previously noted, the Town's ability to raise property taxes is restricted by the enactment of legislation known as "Proposition 2 1/2". General obligation bonds currently outstanding are as follows: General purpose, fiscal year 1989 General purpose, fiscal year 1991 General purpose, fiscal year 1993 General purpose, fiscal year 1995 Genaral purpose, fiscal year 1996 General purpose, fiscal year 1997 General purpose, fiscal year ,1998 General purpose, fiscal year 1998 General purpose, fiscal year 1999 MWPAT MWPAT MWPAT Total Interest Maturity Balance Rate Date June 30, 2000 6.20 - 7.40% 11/01/12 $ 760,000 5.50 - 7.10% 11/01/12 2,000,000 6.20 - 7.40% 11/01/12 975,000 4.60 - 6.80% 6/15/15 3,440,000 4.40 - 5.20% 9/15/11 5,190,000 6.00 - 5.50% 1/15/16 10,275,000 4.30 - 6.00% 1/15/13 4,340,000 4.25 - 5.38% 1/15/18 23,140,000 4.37- 5.00 9/01/18 12,035,000 variable 2/01/15 2,001,683 variable 8/01/20 2,560,819 variable 8/01/20 1,098,893 $ 67.816.395 Future Debt Service The annual principal and interest payments to retire all general obliga- tion long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 2000 are as follows (in thousands): 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 after Principal Interest Tota! $ 4,636 $ 2,886 $ 7,522 4,127 2,653 6,780 4,219 2,451 6,670 4,157 2,273 6,430 3,750 2,097 5,847 46,927 14,530 61,457 $ t~7.816 $ 26.890 $ ~ Bond Authorizations Long-term debt authorizations which have not been issued as long bonds or rescinded as of June 30, 2000 are as follows: Purpose DPW roof repair Building improvements Phase 3B sewer Sewer improvements No. Main sewer Sewer I/I Sewer GPR Phase 2 Lake outlet control Water main rehab Sewer improvements I/I Sewer GPR Phase 3a Sewer Police - automobiles Brad Street school - heating Water main replacement Town Hall School Amount 75.000 15 000 72 620 1,340 000 63529 280 000 29 682 30 000 750 000 520,000 51,341 3,770,000 25,000 200,000 858,500 250,000 58,462,000 Total D. Legal Debt Margin The Town is subject to the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massa- chusetts which limits the amount of bonded debt the Town may have out- standing to 5 percent of the valuation of taxable property as last equalized by the Commonwealth's Department of Revenue. The following is a com- putation of the legal debt margin as of June 30, 2000 (in thousands of dollars): Equalized valuation - January 1, 2000 $ 2.595.730 Debt limit - 5% of equalized valuation Total debt outstanding Less: debt exempt from limit Legal Debt Margin * = does not include authorized but unissued debt. 67,816 (32,398) $129,787 35,418) 94.369* ooo Operating Encumbrance Departmental Adjusted Operating Carry Tumbacka/ Department Budget Expenses Forward Balance General Government Town Manager 96,336 (92,879) (3,458) (0) Finance Committee 10,242 (10,245) 0 (3) Accountant 11,241 (10,741) (500) 0 Assessors 73,086 (72,768) (319) 0 Treasurer/Collector 80,297 (77,797) (2,500) 0 Audit 15,800 (15,800) 0 0 Finance/Administration 28,645 (28,645) 0 0 Town Counsel 174, 960 (165,452) (9,508) 0 Special Legal (16,000) 0 (16,000) (Little League Judgement) Personnel 21,042 (16,030) (5,012) 0 MIS/Data Processing 70,253 (67,280) (2,973) 0 Town Clerk 106,303 (106,142) 0 161 Conservation Commission 4,919 (4,919) 0 0 Community Development 82,022 (80,623) (1,399) 0 Planning Board 8,70i (8,701) 0 0 Merrimack Valley Planning 7,271 (7,271) 0 0 Zoning Board of Appeals 1,396 (1,396) 0 0 Building 16,454 (16,414) (40) 0 Sealer 0 0 0 0 Health 10,611 (8,476) (2,128) 7 Council on Aging 36,336 (36,281) (55) 0 Youth Services 19,059 (18,986) 0 73 Veterans Services 6,308 (6,308) 0 0 Veterans N Andover/Boxford 5,000 (4,999) 0 1 Stevens Library 188,534 (187,763) (771) (0) Recreation Council 6,288 (6,288) 0 0 Historical Commission 1,000 (1,000) 0 0 Festivals and Celebrations 5,003 (5,003) 0 0 Subtotal 1,087,107 (1,074,205) (28,662) (15,761) Public Safety Police 310,774 (288,670) (22,104) 0 Fire 199,979 (195,976) (4,003) 0 Emergency Management 5,104 (5,075) 0 29 Subtotal 515,857 (489,720) (26,107) 29 Education N.A. Public Schools 5,320,333 School Building Committee 8,441 Techncial HS Assessment 103,248 Subtotal 5,432,022 (5,267,013) (53,319) 0 (8,441) 0 (103,248) o (5,378,702) (53. 19) o O1 Department Operating Adjusted Budget Encumbrance Departmental Operating Carry Turnbacks/ Expenses Forward Balance Public Works Administration/Engineering 19,770 (16,358) Streets 221,060 (206,914) Snow Removal 247,896 (280,276) Solid Waste 1,177,005 (1,158,137) Vehicle Maintenance 158,448 (151,561) Parks and Grounds 183,318 (178,147) Subtotal 2,007,496 (1,991,392) Fixed Costs Long Term Debt-Principal 2,905,000 Interest on Long Term Debt 2,290,352 Interest on Short Term Debt 42,585 Bond Issue Expense 13,650 Retirement Assessment 1,476,550 Workers comp Expense 6,500 Unemployment Insurance 8,672 Group Health Insurance 217,862 Liability Insurance 186,106 Subtotal 7,147,277 Total General Fund Operating Budget-- Expenses 16,189,758 (2,905,000) (2,402,987) (42,585) (13,650) (1,476,550) (6,500) (8,672) (217,862) (186,106) (7,259,911) (16,193,932) (2,466) 946 (13,599) 548 0 (32,380) (18,868) 0 0 6,886 (5,171) 0 (40,104) (~,001) Enterprise Fund--Sewer Gr Lawrence Sanitary 923,159 (923,888) Expenses 140,974 (91,689) (30,264) Capital 111,000 (54,200) (15,300) Reserve Fund Sewer Debt 574,561 (573,869) Indirect Costs 168,624 (168,624) Total 1,918,318 (1,812,270) (45,$64) Enterprise Fund - Water Operating Expenses 547,201 (506,901) (27,772) Debt Group 2,005,307 (2,042,474) Indirect Costs 265,485 (265,485) Capital 113,500 (109,726) Total 2,931,493 (2,924,586) (27,772) Health Insurance Trust Fund Health Insurance Trust 2,732,230 Total 2,732,230 (2,614,511) (2,614,511) 0 (112,635) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 012,635) (IS2,366) (729) 19,021 41,500 0 692 0 12,528 (37,167) 0 3,774 (~0,86S) 117220 117,720 ooo a te,t t Department Personnel Personnel Encumbrance D~partmental Services Services Carry forward Tumbacks/ Budget Exp~nded Request Balance General Government Moderator 209 Town Manager 177,290 Accountant 86,216 Assessors 149,916 Treasurer/Collector 119,699 Finance & Administration 65,331 Personnel 44,883 Data Processing 63,467 Town Clerk 101,525 Conservation Commission 63,689 Community Development 88,550 Planning Board 65,879 Zoning Board of Appeals 13,541 Building 160,652 Weights and Measures 2,590 Animal Inspector 3,639 Health 119,914 Council on Aging 138,962 Youth Services 100,337 Veterans Benefits 29,467 Stevens Library 429,460 Recreation Council 18,080 Collective Bargaining COLA 0 Subtotal 2,043,296 Public Safety Police 2,609,992 Fire 2,765,088 Emergency Management 4,290 Subtotal 5,379,370 Education N.A. Public Schools 17,828,256 School Building Committee 14,500 Subtotal 17,842,756 (200) 9 (158,391) 18,899 (92,571) (6,355) (153,449) (3,533) (119,699) 1 (59,486) 5,845 (42,157) 2,726 (59,198) 4,269 (110,713) (%188) (58,994) 4,695 (91,845) (3,295) (64,667) 1,212 (13,300) 240 (173,714) (13,062) (2,372) 218 (3,643) (4) (121,344) (1,430) (149,086) (10,124) (91,980) 8,357 (20,674) 8,793 (429,481) (21) (15,169) 2,911 0 (2,032,132) 0 11,164 (2,607,887) 2,105 (2,729,435) 35,653 (4,276) 14 (5,341,598) 0 37,772 (16,584,099) (1,244,158) (0) (14,500) 0 (16,598,599) (1,244,158) (0) Public Works Administration/Engineering 253,264 Street Maintenance 273,394 Snow Removal 83,901 Refuse Disposal 102,304 Vehicle Maintenance 110,489 Parks and Grounds 257,839 Subtotal 1,081,191 Enterprise Funds Water Enterprise Fund 145,101 Sewer Enterprise Fund 520,663 Subtotal 665,764 Total General Fund and Enterprise Funds Operating Budgets-- Salaries 27,012,377 (249,0O8) (276,371) (63,964) (117,753) (110,149) (261,082) (1,078,328) (151,246) (521,346) (672,592) (25,723,249) 0 (1,244,158) 4,256 (2,977) 19,937 (15,449) 340 (3,243) 2,863 (6,145) (683) (6,828) 44,970 Subtotals Property Taxes Personal Property Real Estate Rollback Taxes Tax Title 20O0 830,596 1999 3,244 833,840 2000 31,570,001 1999 351,622 Prior years 7,963 31,929,586 7,048 226,230 32,996,704 Excise Taxes & Fees Motor Vehicle Excise 2000 1999 Prior Years Motor Vehicle Excise Clear Fees Farm Animal Excise Tax State Receipts Hotel Room Occupancy Tax Loss of tax - Veterans/Blind/Widow School Aid GL Chapter 70 Charter School Reimbursement Trans of Pupils Ch 71 Tuition of State Wards Police Career Incentive School Construct SBAB reimburse Local Aid Additional Assistance Lottery Aid Highway Fund State Owned Land Surplus Lottery Aid Additional Assistance Departmental Receipts Treasurer/Collector Penalties and Interest on Property Tax Penalties and Interest on Tax Title Over/Under Lien Certificates Treasurer Demand Fee-ISF Checks Interest General Bond premium Payment in Lieu of taxes 2,473,806 635,805 40,752 15,315 1,060 6 ,467 67,610 3,449,437 9,004 252,264 15,753 100,965 1,696,193 113,772 1,638,713 130,989 116,707 218,376 37,923 117,763 99,233 87 28,960 825 417,701 3,773 25~61 7,854,173 693,603 Totals 7,854,173.00 Subtotals Totals Town Manager/Selectmen Other Dept Fees Cable Fees Miscellaneous Liquor Licenses Other Alcohol Licenses Food Licenses Miscellaneous Licenses Veterans Benefits Receipts Town Acct Misc Revenue Assessor's Dept Fees Town Clerk Fees Application Fees Dog Fees Town Clerk Fees Conservation Fees Planning Board Filing Fees Board of Appeals Fees Police Department Police Fees Dog Fees Police 10% Administrative Fees Miscellaneous Revenue License to Carry Firearms Parking Fines Court Fines False Alarm Fine Fire Department Ambulance Service Miscellaneous Dept Revenue Fire Permits Fire Alarm Box Permit Fees Building Department Inspection Fees Plumbing Fees Electrical Fees Gas permits Building Permit (}LSD Phase I Building Dept Refund for Utilities Civil Defense Reimbursement 100 4,159 11,712 43,950 3,570 2,250 3,430 778 76O 50 8,000 21,813 1,865 27,412 1,258 2,307 465 38,607 564 1,283 13,960 77,968 5,256 338,622 945 31,887 1,565 281,315 51,409 83,188 18,434 10,337 3,681 69,171 29,863 37~018 448,365 1,287 Subtotals Totals School Department Rental Fees Miscellaneous Medicate Reimbursement Depqnment of Public Works Trash - Neswick NESWC Tip Fee non ~oconring Recycling Fees Bathing Beach Receipts Fishing/Boating License State Grant Revenue Health Department Fees Health Department Fees OFFAL (Health) Permits L~brary Fines Total General Fund R~pta Special Revenue Funds Chapter 90 Highway Reimbursement School Lunch Program Program Receipts Federal Aid Reimburse State Aid Reimburse Earnings on Investments School Department Senior to Senior Athletic Revolving Pre-School Shakespeare/Music Polariod Donation After School Program Alternative High School Custodial Overtime Health Nurse Community Events School Departra~nt FY'O0 Ca'ants Other Grants Law Enforcen~nt Grant Violence Against Women Police Organize! Crime Underage Drinking G-rant Police Watch Your Car Cmmt Bulletproof Vests 15,628 360 31,112 933,959 122,959 22,143 32,317 672 15,008 25,345 18,125 395,126 655,551 101,567 18,470 5,140 12,000 45,611 62,183 2,540 2,800 14,366 55,400 25,107 2,000 527,511 1,000,342 28,698 ~,~6 7,1~ 5,8~ ~5 4,1~ 1,127,058 43,470 780,727 47,032,096.41 97 Subtotals Totals ~8 Community Policing 93,250 Police Dare grant 2,118 Fire HAZMAT grant 6,405 Council on Aging Elder Affairs 18,535 Council on Aging Expansion 46,525 Project Now Youth Delinquency l~vent 23,525 Library State Aid 30,135 Arts Council Grant 8,940 Interest Earned-Grants Boat Ramp DH SuRon Highway Grant Osgood and Andover Iht N Andover Arts Council 508 7,650 50,478 173 Revolving Funds Osgood Hill 573,599 Outside Detail 538,515 Host Community Fee MRI 50,000 Recycling Bins 687 Home Composting Bin Program 171 BUilding Permit Fee GLSD Phase I 70,000 Health Dept Fees 5,663 Youth Service Revolving 103,847 Council On Aging 15,049 Bathing Beach Receipts 120 Thrift Shop Revolving 2,100 Receipts Reserved for Appropriation · Fire Damage Reimbursements 160,047 Wetlands Filing Fees 35,693 Police Damage Reimbursements 5,778 Fire Damage Reimbursements 10,778 AlVlBULANCE- Reserve from Fees 23,000 NESWC Host Community Tip Fee Escrow 29,631 DPW Highway Damage Reimburse 2,003 SCHOOL-Damage Reimbursements 3,445 Donations Conservation Trail Building 85 Police Dept Helmets 8 Police K-9 25,000 Police-Community Policing 11,158 Fire Dept Donations 1,335 Fire Dept Thermal Cameras 55,225 Fire Dept Defibrillators 15,000 Fire Education Trailer 147 Sewer Infiltration Mitigation 42,240 Council On Aging Fundmising 6,227 Council on Aging Nutrition Program 1,200 Council on Aging Education Fund 1,600 301,341 58,809 1,359,752 270,375 Subtotals Totals Council on Aging Expansion Fund Youth Services-Youth Lacrosse J. Hermann Youth Center Council on Aging Spring Water Recreation Council Festivals Total Special Revenue Funds Capital Projects State Grant Revenue-- Underground Tanks SRF Loan Pool Mass Wix Pollution Trust SRF Loan Pool Mass Wix Pollution Trust SRF Loan Pool Mass WU' Pollution Trust SRF Loan Pool MassWix Pollution Trust Total Capital Projects Trust Fund Receipts Contributions and donations Conservation Trust Fund Stabilization Fund Interest Income Law Enforcement Trust Total Trust Funds Total Other Funds Water Enterprise Fund Water User Charges Interest on Overdue Water Bills Hookup Fees Other Charges Assessments Added to Tax Earnings on Investments Liens 28,260 8,203 1,449,874 2,710 6,406 10,566 36,606 1,377,880 411,471 250,000 230,000 413 131 2,349 10,631 3,702,332 17,872 152,262 7,784 108 13,123 63,294 1,665,242 3,956,775 6,~81,231.44 2,3~,9S7.00 13,S23.03 ss,962,8o'/.s$ Subtotals Totals Sewer Enterprise Fund Sewer User Charges Interest on Overdue Water Bills Hookup Fees Sewer Rate Relief Fund Assessments Added to Tax Other Charges Earnings on Investments Liens Grand total Receipts Year Ending 2000 Agency Funds Meals Tax Fish Wildlife Sales Tax Home Composting Bins Sales/Meals Tax Osgood Police MA Gun License Highway Dept (Net) Escrow Seized (net) Fire outside Collector fees Kelley Conservation (ne0 Conservation Bank Interest TotalAgencyFunds 2,131,561 10,649 103,000 38,626 24,221 5,043 10,000 72,862 1,041.23 11,577.94 8.55 20,024.51 4,162.50 20,089.93 128,611.81 27,905.98 51A19.71 582,061.81 81,731.90 2,395,963 62,315,545.88 928,636 63,244,181.75 1 O0 2000 2000 2000 G~er~l Exp Salaries Total 1000 Administration 1100 School Committee 1200 Superintendent 1400 Superintendent Support Total 1000 Series 66,177.60 10,400.16 76,577.76 7,251.16 140,243.31 147,494.47 140,550.51 365,860.12 506,410.63 213,979.27 516,503.59 730,482.86 2000 Instruction 2100 Supervision 2,914.82 182,363.00 185,277.82 2200 Principals 54,012.48 1,202,771.67 1,256,784.15 2300 Teaching 641.714.89 0,719,477.06 11,361,191.95 2400 Textbooks/Technology 283,669.79 283,669.79 2500 Library 30,218.38 340,843.84 371,062.22 2600 Audio Visual 3,707.38 3,707.38 2700 Guidance 25,510.26 688,305.42 713,815.68 2800 Phychological Serv. Total 2000 Series 1,041,748.00 13,133,760.99 14,175,508.99 3000 Other Services 3100 Attendance 2,576.00 2,576.00 3200 Health 12,531.07 234,395.46 246,926.53 3300 Transportation 542,915.00 542,915.00 3400 Food Service 108,115.08 108,115.08 3500 Athletics 162,206.48 203,585.35 365,791.83 3600 Student Activities 14,133.72 63,693.02 77,826.74 Total 3000 Series 731,786.27 612,364.91 1,344,151.18 4000 Operation & Maintenance 4100 Operations 4200 Maintenance 4210 Equipment Repair Total 4000 Series 5000 Fixed Charges 5100 Employee Benefits 5300 Portable Classrooms 5310 Leased Equipment Total 5000 Series 7000 Equipment 7200 Bldg Imp 7300 New Equipment 7400 Replacement Equip Total 7000 Series Grant Total 826,872.43 1,000,271.78 1,827,144.21 387,339.08 45,445.37 432,784.45 77,086.04 77,086.04 1,291,297.55 1,045,717.15 2,337,014.70 6,012.66 6,012.66 6,012.66 6,012.66 73,215.29 73,215.29 73,215.29 73,215.29 3,358,039.04 15,308,346.64 18,666,385.68 101 2OOO Sped Exp 2000 Instructions 2100 Supervision 2300 Teaching 2400 TcxFIbchnology 2600 Audio Visual 2700 Guidance 2800 Psych Serv Total 2000 Series 3000 Other Services 3300 Transportntion Total 304)O Seriu 4000 Operations & Ma/ntenance 4210 Equipment Repair Total 40O0 Series 5000 Fixed Charges 5310 Leased Equipment Total ~00 Series 7000 Fixed Assets 7300 New Equipment Total 7000 Series 9000 Other Disu'icts 9100 Tuitions 9300 Tuitions/Private 9400 Collabor. Tuitions 9410 Special Serv Total 9000 Series Grand Total 4,374.72 4,911.56 5,685.00 2,477.32 30,675.00 4s, 2a.6 4,982.78 4,982.78 3,049.52 3,049.52 274,/01.54 522,144.09 301,770.16 1,455,080.81 1,977,682.16 137,817.20 2,544,955.49 2,682,772.69 2,682,772.69 Total 142,191.92 2,549,867.05 5,685.00 2,477.32 30,675.00 2'730 6.29 466,445.45 4,982.78 4,982.78 3.049.52 3,049.52 274,601.54 522,144.09 301,770.16 356,565.02 1,4S$,080.81 4,660,454.85 Grant Name & Code Bal 7/1/99 Income Expenses Bal 6/30/00 Academic Leadership 382 Essential Skills Learning 551 Leadership Academics 571 Essential Skills -Errn Health Protection 349 Smoking Cessation 331 Safe & Drug Free 331 Safe & Drug Free 333 Safe & Drug Free/Disc 555 Focused Inst Improv 378 Safe Schools 641 Teen Dating Viol 632 Acad Support Serv Curriculum Study 580 Gifted & Talented 313 Emergency Immigration 313 Emergency Immigration Block Grant 302-149-7 Title VI 302 Block Grant Technology Grant 612-Tech Lit Chall #4 Special Education 262-160-9 Sped Early Childh'd 262-036-8 Sped Early Childh'd 240-165-92 Sped 94-142 240-041-8 Sped 94-142 274-Sped Support Frameworks 244 lep Training Eisenhower Grant 303-164-9 Teacher Train Math/Sci 303 Eisenhower M&S 300 Eisenhower M&S Title 1 305-123-9 Title 1 Distribution DOE-MA Ed Net-Partnership DOHIHealth Grant Total 8,769.00 43,025.45 159,775.89 28,600.00 34,975.00 104,100.00 90,621.00 384.48 19,443.00 26,539.00 8,907.29 1,700.00 9,353.00 33,788.07 7,500.00 14,164.03 14,582.00 1,665.81 11,419.00 25,612.00 4,654.0 25,652.00 44,397.94 280,340.00 17,743.00 3,000.00 19.80 13,103.00 9,000.00 128,546.00 75,000.00 63,516.00 990,344.0O 28,600.00 26,231.25 104,100.00 90,621.00 384.48 19,443.06 22,813.87 8,907.29 1,700.00 9,353.00 33,788.07 7,500.00 14,164.03 1.265.00 1,665.81 7,645.52 22,335.13 4,654.02 20,300.18 44,397.94 236,563.52 16,167.60 1,654.86 19.80 4,418.60 7,807.35 125,820.12 100,861.62 63,516.00 1,026,699.12 8,743~75 (0.06) 3,725.13 13,317.00 3,773.48 3,276.87 5,351.82 43,776.48 1,575.40 1,345.14 8,684.40 1,192.65 11,494.88 17,163.83 123,420.77 Y/E bal 1999 Deposits Pymts Y/E bal 2000 Athletics 122,164.56 45,611.00 87,715.98 80,059.58 Community Schools 361,227.04 526,572.19 433,580.84 454,218.39 School Insurance 3,393.18 3,445.31 3,527.64 3,310.85 Preschool 27,751.68 62,183.15 45,252.30 44,682.53 Gifts & Donations 45,646.75 59,082.81 92,299.64 12,429.92 Alternative Hs 1,385.78 55,400.00 47,607.50 9,178.28 Totals 561,568.99 752,294.46 709,983.90 603,879.55 104 Grade ~ 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 Pre-K Kindergarten (half day) 288 327 ' 295 330 304 343 Kindergarten (full day) 19 I 357 332 354 337 367 385 2 328 355 354 370 390 369 3 362 352 381 390 365 330 4 356 365 384 368 340 327 5 361 367 379 349 325 329 Integrated Pre-School 80 75 70 72 71 70 Total Kind. & Elm. 2,151 2,173 2,217 2,216 2,162 2,153 6 378 357 355 333 336 307 7 364 343 325 345 310 279 8 340 323 356 314 285 280 Total Middle School 1,082 1,023 1,036 992 931 866 9 260 293 259 231 240 207 10 296 261 243 231 210 225 11 258 225 225 207 226 200 12 227 215 204 210 198 223 Total liigh School 1,041 994 931 879 874 855 Total Enrollment 4,274 4,190 4,184 4,087 3,967 3,874 Age of admittance Children entering kindergarten must be five years of age on or before August 31 of the entrance year. Children entering the first grade must be six years of age on or before August 31 of the entrance year. Any request for an exception to the established entrance age for first grade must be submitted to the School Committee for consideration prior to April 30. No school announcements Radio Broadcasts: Stations WCCM, WBZ, and WRKO. TV: Channels 4, 5, and 7, and local channel 98. 106 2000 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover who are qualified to vote in Town affairs met at the North Andover High School Field House then and there to act on the following Articles: Moderator Charles A. Salisbury called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. There were 1345 voters present to open the meeting. Motion made by Chairman Keith A. Mitchell and duly seconded by Selectman Donald B. Stewart that the meeting dispense with the reading of the warrant and with the reading of the Constable's return of service of that warrant. And further moved that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim, but be allowed to refer to articles by number and subject matter. UNANIMOUS vote to approve. Upon Motion made by Chairman Keith A. Mitchell and duly seconded by Select- man Donald B. Stewart, Unanimously Voted to take Article 3 Out of Order. Article 1. New North Andover High School. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $58362,000 for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new high school, including any necessary additional architectural services, construction management services, demolition and site improvements, such school to be built at the site of the existing high school with the exception of approximately four acres, more or less, bounded by Prescott Street and Chickering Road and abutting property on Osgood St., which shall be reserved for futtu'e consideration as a public safety complex site, if feasible; or take any other action relative thereto. and whether to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $58,462,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and under Chapter 645 of the Acts of 1948, as amended; that this appropriation be expended under the jurisdiction of the School Building Committee, which shall be authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; provided, however, that no debt may be incurred under this vote, except for up to $5,000,000 for planning and other preliminary expenses, until the State Department of Education has included the Town's applica- tion for a state school construction grant on its list of completed project applications, showing the priority assigned; provided that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by G.L.c.59, §21C (Proposition 272) mounts required to pay the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote; Article 2. Article 3. and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to petition the General Court for an act to anthofize the capitalization of interest during constmc- tion of the school project; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Recommendation Finance Committee Recommendation Favorable action Favorable action Voted to adopt Article 1 as printed in the Warrant with the following amendment: Delete - In Paragaraph One "approximately four acres, more or less, bounded by Prescott Street and Chickering Road and abutting property on Osgood St., which shall be reserved for future consideration as a public safety complex site, if feasible; or take any other action relative thereto." And Replace with "an area equal to approximately one acre, bound by Prescott Street, Chickering Road, the property of Rockwell, and a line 125 feet from and parallel to Prescott Street, which shall be reserved for future consideration as a public safety complex site, if feasible;" And adding to the end of paragraph 4 "and providing for no less that 63% State reimbursement; VOTE YES--1261 NO-- 22 Voted at 8:58 P.M. Replacement Athletic Fields, To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $300,000 to construct recreational facilities at the Foster Farm property; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $300,000 under Chapter 44, Section 7, Clause 25 of the General Laws, said appropriation to expended under the jurisdiction of the School Building Committee. Board of Selectmen Recommendation Finance Committee Recommendation Favorable action Unfavorable action NO MOTION--NO ACTION--UNFAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION OF FINANCE COMMITTEE Tax Increment Finandng Plan for North Andover Commerce Center. To see ff the Town will vote to approve the Tax Increment Financing Plan for One Clark Street (Hereinafter known as the "TIF Plan") and to autho- rize the Board of Selectmen to reach an Agreement with the owner of the property, Aries Property Company, for a parcel of land and buildings thereon, located at One Clark Street, Assessors map 35 parcel number 14, consisting of approximately 21.33 acres, more or less. The property shall be designated as a Tax Increment Financing Zone, which, as defined in the TIF Plan, presents exceptional opportunities for increased economic development. As outlined in the TIF Plan the Town shall provide for an exemption of property taxes or a percentage thereof based on the incre- mental increase in property value in assessed valuation of the property for period of not more than 20 years in accordance with the requirements of all applicable Massachusetts General Laws. In return for such tax benefits, 10? in accordance with the TIF Plan, Aries Property shall ensure at One Clark Street the location and expansion of manufacturing, research and develop- ment or other like uses which increase job creation, provide higher prop- erty values, and retain and/or expand industry in the Town and the Commonwealth. A copy of the TIF Plan is on file with the Town Clerk; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Recommendation Finance Committee Recommendation Favorable action Favorable action VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY to adopt the article as printed in the warrant and the Board of Selectman are hereby authorized to negotiate and enter into an agreement pursuant to the warrant article, Chapter 40, section 59, Chapter 59 section 5 and the Tax Increment Financing Plan for One Clark Street. Voted at 7:34 ~'.M. Upon motion of Keith A. Mitchell and duly seconded by Donald B. Stewart the Special Town Meeting dissolved at 9:11 A True Copy Attest: Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk 108 qpe J Tow e.l t Oe,t [ Fa~z[ ~~t~: F~ru~9 15, f2OOO Question 1. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued to pay for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new high school building and related costs? Precincts % of 1 2 3 4 5 6 Tolals vote Yes 450 442 No 360 323 Blank - - Precincttotal 810 765 256 363 848 1072 3431 69 212 163 239 277 1574 31 468 526 1087 1349 5005 100 Total Number of Registered Voters 17,462 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today 29 109 110 O. mu.mL Oe.r iM.'R : Ma, ok e i, :2000 Precincts Totals vo~ John R. Leemah, Jr. 309 287 150 160 242 349 1497 36 Donald B. Stewart 310 258 164 155 203 248 1338 32 John P. Savastano 165 151 118 80 124 198 836 20 Blank 95 83 103 53 69 92 495 12 Write-Ins 1 5 3 2 6 15 32 1 Precinct Total 880 784 538 450 644 902 4198 100 Daniel J. Murphy 341 308 191 167 254 355 1616 39 Donald O. Stemfeld 275 224 163 124 212 267 1265 30 Blank 257 247 182 158 174 259 1277 30 Write-Ins 7 5 2 1 4 21 40 1 Precinct Total 880 784 538 450 644 902 4198 100 William P. Mcevoy 349 313 202 166 248 337 1615 77 Blank 83 74 64 58 66 106 451 22 Write-Ins 8 5 3 1 8 8 33 2 Precinct Total 440 392 269 225 322 451 2099 100 To~n ~ Charles A. Salisbury 364 312 218 179 270 354 1697 81 Blank 73 76 49 45 48 91 382 18 Write-Ins 3 4 2 1 4 6 20 1 Precinct Total 440 392 269 225 322 451 2099 100 Total Number of Registered Voters 17,256 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today 12 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover who are qualified to vote in Town affairs, met at the North Andover High School Field House on Saturday May 13, 2000 at 1:00 P.M., then and there to act on the following articles: The North Andover High School Band played the Star Spangled Banner prior to the start of the meeting. Checklists were used and 461 voters were present to open the meeting. Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury called the meeting to order at 1:05 P.M.. The meeting adjoumed at 5:47 P.M. to reconvene at the North Andover High School Field House on Monday May 18, 2000 at 7:00 The Meeting reconvened at the North Andover High School Fieldhouse at 7:10 P.M. There were 229 Voters present to open the Meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:47 P.M. to reconvene on Wednesday June 14, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. with 198 voters present at the North Andover High School Field House. The Annual Town Meeting dissolved at 7:20 Article 1. Article 2. Reports of Receipts, Expenditures and Special Committees: To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 1999 Annual Town Report and to hear the reports of any special appointed committees. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 1 as printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Approval of Comprehensive Master Plan. To see if the Town will vote to accept the recommendations of the Master Plan Committee as cited in the Master Plan Goals and Policies section (contained in the Supplemental Information Section herein) and as presented in the Comprehensive Master Plan in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Town of North Andover Charter. Explanation. In 1996 the Town authorized the formation of the Master Plan Committee to research, develop, prepare and update the Master Plan for the Town of North Andover. The Committee issued a series of Interim Reports at previous Town Meetings. The May 1997 Interim Report summarized its review of prior master plan efforts (Baseline Report), the results of a comprehensive Build out Study, its participation at a series of neighborhood meetings, and the opinions of residents to a telephone survey. The 1998 Interim Report outlined the committee's vision for the Town, master plan goals and objectives and measurement of success. At last year's Town Meeting, the committee presented its development strategies and recommendations in the 1999 Interim Report. Throughout each stage of the process, the Committee has conducted a series of public meetings to solicit the comments of elected officials and concerned citizens. 111 11o Article3. Article 4. At this year's Town Meeting, the Committee is presenting the f'mal Master Plan and is asking for approval of its recommendations for Economic Development, Natural & Cultural Resources, Housing, Traffic & Circula- tion and Community Facilities & Services. The Committee's recommen- datious to changes in zoning by-law will be presented at the next Town Meeting. The Master Plan Goals and Policies from the Comprehensive Master Plan is contained in the supplemental information of this Warrant Report. The full report of the Committee is available for review at the office of the Town Clerk, the Stevens Memorial Library and the Office of Community Development. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 2 as presented. VOTED MAY 13,2000 Compensation Elected Officials: To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of the elect~t officers of the Town, as pwvided by Section 108 of Chapter 4I of the Massachusetts Cot~eral Laws as follows; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners per annum $2,000 Chairman of Board of Selectmen per annum 300 School Committee per mmum 2,000 Chairman, School Committee, per annum 300 Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting 100 For Special Town Meeting 50 UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 3 as printed in the Warrant. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Fiscal Year 2000 Budget Transfers: To see what sums the Town will vote to wander into various line items of the Fiscal Year 2000 operating budget from other line items of said budget; or to take any other action relative thereto. Transfer from "sewer Enterprise Expenses" to "sewer Emerprise Salaries" the Sum of $5,000; wander from "Water Enterprise Expenses" to "Water Enterprise Salaries" the sum of $10,000; transfer from "Fixed Expenses~Debt Service" to "Public Works~ Expenses" the sum of $43,000; transfer from "Fixed Expenses--Debt Service" to "General Govern- ment-Expenses'' the sum of $27,000; transfer from ''Water Enterprise~Water User Fees" to "Water'Enterprise- Debt" the sum of $38,1100. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 4. VOTED JUNE 14, 2000 Article 5. Article 6. Unpaid Bills: To see what sum the Town will vote to take from available funds for the payment, pursuant to Section 64 of Chapter 44 of Massachu- setts General Laws, of unpaid bills from previous fiscal years, including any bills now on over draft; or take any other action relative thereto. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED on May 13, 2000 at 2:00 P.M. to appropriate from available funds, the sum of $2,297.63 in order in order to pay .outstanding bills to vendors listed belowi Kopelman & Paige, P.C. (Legal Expenses) Marsh, Moriarty, Ontell & Darcey, P.C. (Legal Expenses) VOTED MAY 13, 2000 $1,228.38 $1,069.25 State Revenue Sharing Resolution: To see if the Town will vote to adopt a resolution calling upon the Massachusetts General Court to increase and improve its share of the funding of public education in North Andover and to fully fund the cost of state mandated local service STATE FUNDING RESOLUTION "Whereas suburban and rural communities are fomed into excessive reliance on the property tax to pay for local services and for unfunded state mandates, and whereas the 1993 Education Reform Act's local aid distribution formula unfairly includes an average per capita income factor that results in the state giving less aid to communities that pay more to the state in income taxes, and whereas communities were forced to wait seven (7) years before any changes to the formula would be considered and whereas the ineqUitable local aid distribution formula has placed an undue burden on North Andover's tax payers to meet education and other service needs, be it resolved that the State' s contribution toward North Andover's education funding and other services is clearly inadequate and must be improved. Be it further resolved that the State must fully fund the cost of all state mandated local services and that our representative to the General Court be instructed accordingly. Copies of this Resolution will be sent by the Town Clerk to the Senate President, House Speaker, Governor, and Lt. Governor. Finance Committee UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 6 as printed in the Warrant. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 llS 114 Article 7. Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program--l: To see if the Town will vote to raise the income cap for the Senior Citizens' tax deferral program estab- I/shed under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 4lA from current $20,000 per household to $40,000 per household; or take any action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Explanation: This article proposes to increase the tax deferral eligibility income maximum from the mandatory state minimum of $20,000 annually to the state maximum of $40,000 (Clause 4lA). Pmticipants (and their heirs) will be charged 8% annually on the deferred taxes. The town is currently able to borrow at a cost of approximately 4~5% annually. As a result, over the long nm, there is no projected cost associated with this program, and if current interest differences remain the same it would enhance revenue. In addition, senior citizens use fewer town resources than families with children, ff increasing taxes within town causes a senior to sell his/her property there is a high probability that their property will be sold to a family with children. As a result, to keep education costs down, there is an incentive for the town to retain the senior citizen segment of the population. Many in town have argued for the need to maimain open space or increase the commercial tax base for similar reasons. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 7 as printed in the Warrant. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Article 8. Senior Citizens Tax Deferral Program--2: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to file a home role petition with the state legislature to increase the income cap for the Senior Citizens' tax deferral program established under Chapter 59, Section 5, Clause 4lA to $50,000 per household in North Andover; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED YES 168, NO 115 to adopt Article 8 as printed in the Warrant. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Article 9. Establish a Stevens Estate Conference Center Enterprise Fund: To see if the Town will vote to establish an Enterprise Fund for activity at the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Conference Center pursuant to Massachu- setts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F(112), or any other authority, including a home rule petition to the legislature; or take any other action relative thereto. Finance Committee UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADOPT Article 9 as printed in the Warrant. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Article 10. Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001. To see what action the Town will take, as to the budget recom- mendations for the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund by the Finance Committee for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000, and ending June 30, 2001. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total listed under the colunm "Finance Committee Recommendation" to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hiil Enterprise Fund and further that $739,919 be raised from the user fee receipts; or take any other action relative thereto. STEVENS ESTATE ENTERPRISE FUND Stevens Estate Enterprise FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 FY 2001 Board of Finance Department Selectmen Committee Budget Request Recommendation Recommendation Salaries $146,633 $196,744 $196,744 $196,744 Expenses $290~179 $313,175 $313,175 $313,175 Capital Building $230,000 $230,000 $230,000 Projects Total: Stevens $436,812 $739,919 $739,919 $739,919 Estate Enterprise Article 11. Water Enterprise VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001: To see what action the town will take as to the Budget Recommendations for the Water Enterprise Fund by the Finance Committee for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001; or take any other action relative thereto. Article 11. Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001: FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 FY 2001 Board of Finance Department Selecfmen Committee Budget Request Recommendatio~i Recommendation Salaries $510,663 $541,241 $541,241 $541,241 Expenses $581,225 $666,975 $666,975 $666,975 Capital $113,500 $390,500 $390,500 $390,500 Reserve Fund $5,976 $0 $0 $0 Debt Service $2,108,538 $2,027,204 $2,027,204 $2,027,204 Total: Direct $3,319,902 $3,625,920 $3,625,920 $3,625,920 Costs Administrative/ $265,485 $385,696 $368,688 $368,688 Indirect $3,$8S,3g'/ $4,011,616 $.3,994,608 $3,994,608 Total: Water Enterprise Article 12. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total listed under the column "Finance Committee Recommendation" to operate the water fund and further that $3,625,920 be raised from the water receipts and that $368,688 be raised from water receipts and appropriated in the general fund. Further amended by Motion of Robert J. Ercolini BY MAJORITY VOTE to amend the budget to insert the line item "Board of Selectmen-GLSD" and the amount of $50,000 for which sums will be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen to engage legal counsel and other experts to consider asserting the application of all zoning requirements, including the fight to site plan review for proposed construction activities under the so-called "Facilities 1 and Facilities 2 Plan of the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District" currently under review by the Board of Health and to assist and defend the Building Inspector and other Town Boards if the Building Inspector does not issue a building permit for either of those facilities. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001: To see what action the Town will take as to the Budget Recommendations for the Sewer Enterprise Fund by the Finance Committee for the Fiscal Year beginning luly 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001; or take any other action relative thereto. Article 12. Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001: Sewer FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 21101 FY 2001 Enterprise Board of Finance Department Selectmen Committee Budget Request Recommendation Recommendation Salaries $157,114 $193,315 $193,315 $193,315 Expenses $127,450 $174,800 $174,800 $174,800 GLSD Assessment $909,159 $1,000,000 $950,000 $950,000 Capital $115,000 $165,000 $165,000 $165,000 Reserve Fund $16,246 $0 $0 $0 Debt Service $737,419 $1,165,000 $1,165,000 $1,165,000 Total: Direct $2,062,388 $2,698,115 $2,648,115 $2,648,115 Costs Administrative/ $168,624 $159,037 $148,163 $148,163 Indirect Total: $2,231,012 $2,857,152 $2,796,278 $2,796,278 Sewer Enterprise And that $2,796,278 be appropriated from Sewer receipts. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total direct costs listed under the column "Finance Committee Recommendation" to operate the sewer fund and further that $2,648,115 be raised from sewer receipts and that $148,163 be raised from sewer receipts and appropriated in the General Fund. Article 13. General Government And further amended by Robert J. Ercolini by UNANIMOUS VOTE to amend the budget by inserting a line item entitled" Special Legal and Technical Services-GLSD" in the amount of $50,000. These sums are to be expended under the direction of a committee of three (3) North Andover residents appointed as soon as possible by the Town Moderator. The express purpose of said funds is to have this committee engage a qualified environmental law firm and environmental engineer, including David Graber, to assist the Board of Health in meeting its requirements under the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town and the GLSD. These services shall include, but not be limited to, The Board of Health's need to state with particularity all of the techni- cal reasons and justifications if they should adopt a written finding, that the proposed facilities pose a danger to public health, safety or the envi- ronment within the Town which cannot be mitigated, under Section 7 of the Memorandum of Understanding executed by the North Andover Board of Selectmen on March 17, 2000 and the North Andover Board of Health on March 23, 2000. Further, this committee is to investigate and recommend to Town Meeting all available legal remedies for residents of North Andover to pursue against the GLSD for its past and present conduct and activities and to propose to subsequent Special or Annual Town Meetings further action that may be necessary. VOTED MAY 13, 2000 General Fund Appropriation Article for Fiscal Year 2001: To see what action the Town will take as to the Budget Recommendations of the General Fund by the Finance Committee for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2000 and ending June 30, 2001. Article 13. General Fund Appropriation Article for Fiscal Year 2001: GENERAL GOVERNMENT FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 FY 2001 Town Board of Finance Manager Sdectmen Committee Budget Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation Total Personnel $2,021,899 $2,165,155 $2,165,155 $2,165,155 Services Total Expenses $1,170,343 $1,054,198 $1,142,043 $1,142,043 Finance $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 Committee Reserve Total: General $3,267,242 $3,294,353 $3,382,198 $3,382,198 Government 117 118 Public Safety PUBHC SAFETY FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 Town Board of Manager Selectmen Budget Recommendation Recommendation FY 20Ol Finance Committee Recommendation Total Personnel $5,331,820 $5,505,633 $5,505,633 Services Total Expenses $493,407 $710,271 $710,271 Total: Public $5,82.g,227 $6,215,904 $6,215,904 Safety Education EDUCA~ON FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 Town Board of Manager Selectmen Budget Recommendation Recommendation $5,505,633 $710,271 $6,215,904 FY 2001 Finance Committee Recommendation North Andover Public Schools Total Personnel $17,651,598 Services Total Expenses $5,496,991 Subtotal $23,148,589 $23,806,573 $24,584,573 School Building Committee Total Personnel $14,500 Services Total Expenses $8,441 Subtotal $2~941 Essex Regional Technical Total Personnel $0 Services Total Expenses $46,017 Subtotal $46,017 Greater Lawrence Vocational Total Personnel $0 Services Total Expenses $90,000 Subtotal $90,000 Total: Education $23,307~47 $24,584,573 $0 $0 $0 $92,034 $92,034 $92,034 $92,034 $92,034 $92,034 $0 $0 $0 $90,00O $90,000 $90,000 $00,000 $90,OOO $~0,000 $24,011548 $24,789,548 $24,789,548 $14,500 $14,500 $14,500 $8,441 $8,441 $8,441 $~,94x $22)41 $22,941 Public Works PUBLIC WORKS FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 FY 2001 Town Board of Finance Manager Selectmen Committee Budget Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation Total Personnel Services Total Expenses Total: Public Works Fixed Expenses $1,115,967 $1,153,222 $1,153,222 $1,153,222 $1,974,700 $1,976,633 $1,976,633 $I,976,633 $3,090,667 $3,129,855 $3,129,855 $3,129,855 FIXED EXPENSES FY 2000 FY 2001 FY 2001 FY 2001 Town Board of Finance Manager Selectmen Committee Budget Recommendation Recommendation Recommendation Retirement $1,483,001 $1,554,814 $1,554,814 $1,554,814 Group Insurance $3,081,680 $3,381,376 $3,381,376 $3,381,376 Expense Property & Casualty $237,739 $270,929 $270,929 $270,929 Insurance Debt Service-- $2,917,500 $2,992,000 $2,992,000 $2,992,000 Principal Interest on $2,363,304 $2,223,139 $2,223,139 $2,223,139 Long Term Debt Interest on $50,783 $143,075 $114,425 $114,425 Short Term Debt Bond Issue Expense $20,838 $0 $0 $0 Total: Fixed Expenses $10,1S4,84S $10,~6S,333 $10,~36,683 $10,~36,683 UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town accept the recommendations of the Finance Committee under the column entitled "FY2001 Finance Committee Recommendation" with the following amendment: Decrease "Public Works Total Personnel Services" by $19,142 and increase Public Works Total Expense" by $19,142 for a total Public Works Budget of $3,129,855. Decrease "General Government Total Expenses" by $1,500 and increase "General Government Total Personnel Services' by $1,500 for a total General Government Budget of $3,382,198. And further; Add $39,540 to the line item "General Government--Total Personnel Services" and add $95,414 to the line item "General Government--Total Expenses" for a total General Government Budget $3,517,152; Add $152,855 to the line item "Public Safety--Total Personnel Services" and $70,088 to the line item "Public Safety--Total Expenses" for a total Public Safety Budget of $6,438,847; Add $859,534 to the North Andover Public Schools for a total Education Budget of $25,649,082; Add $186,500 to the line item: Public Works~Total Expenses" for a to~al Public Works Budget of $3,316,355; and Add $84,000 to the line item "Fixed Expenses Group Insurance" and add $127,000 to the line item "Fixed Expenses--Stabilization Fund", and add $36,000 to the line item "Fixed Expenses---Debt Service" for a total Fixed Expense Budget of $10,783,683; Said supplemental appropriation would increase the amount to be raised by $1,650,931 for a total appropriation of $49,705,119, provided however, that this supplemental appropriation shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by MGL Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 21/~ ) the amount of $1,650,931 required to fund the supplemental appropriation VOTED JUNE 14, 2000 Article 14. Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from any available funds, or borrow under the provisions of Chapter 44 of the MassachuseRs General Laws, or any other authority, the following sums of money for the purposes listed below: Article 14. CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN FY 2001 Department Board of Fimmce Project Depnrtment Fund Selectmen Fund Comnd__-ee__ Fund Description Request Code Recommends Code Recommends Code Fire Department 1. 4 WD Vehicle $37,088 I $0 Replacement 2. Energy $33,900 1 $0 Efficient Windows 3. Out Country $450,000 4 $0 Fire Station Site Subtotal: $520,988 $0 Fire Department $o $o $o $0 Department Project Department Fund Description Request Code Board of Finance SeleO. men Fund Committee F~nd Reeommends Code Reeommellds Code POlice Department 4. Body Armor $28,500 Protection Replacement Subtotal: $28,$00 Police Department School Department 5. High Temperature $100,000 Control 6. Atkinson School $430,000 Heating System Replacement Subtotal: $530,000 School Department Division of Public Works 7. Dump Truck (g40) $50,000 8. Pick Up Truck $25,000 (trade #41) 9. Infield Machine $12,000 & Trailer 10. Backhoe (#62) $95,000 l 1. 4 x 4 (#6) $25,000 12. Sweeper $80,000 13. Town Farm $43,000 Buildings 14. Safety Correction $70,000 Vehicle Maintenance Area 15. Waverley Road/ $200,000 Mass Ave Traffic Lights 16: ReplaCe High $400,000 School Athletic Fields Subtotal: Division $1,000,000 of Public Works 1 $o $o 4 $430,000 4 $430,000 $0 $o $12,000 $95,O00 $o $o $o $o $o $o $107,000 $0 4 $95,000 4 $0 $0 $0 $0 $107,ooo 131 Department Board of Finance Project Department Fund Selectmen ~ Comm~ Fund Description Request Code Recommends Code Recommends Code Water Enterprise Fund IT Water Main $38,500 2 $35,500 2 Engineering 18. Carbon Filter $115,000 2 $115,000 2 Replacement 19. Re-tile Floors $47,000 2 $47,000 2 Walls Water Treatment Plant 20. Surface Agitation $140,000 2 $140,000 2 System 21: Watershed $50,000 2 $50,000 2 Protection Pro.am 22. Water System $750,000 5 $750,000 5 Rehabilitation 23. Standpipe Painting $300,000 5 $300,000 5 Subtotal: Water $1,440,$00 $1,440,$00 Enterprise Fund $38,500 2 $115,000 2 $4/,000 2 $140,000 2 $50,000 2 $750,000 5 $300,000 5 $1,440,500 Sewer Enterprise Fund 24. lohmou Cimle $165,000 3 Pumping Station 25. Sewer System $1,550,000 6 Extension, Phase III-D 26. Sewer System $84,000 6 Extension in Watershed, Ph. IV 27. Sewer System $334,000 6 Improvements III 28. Design East Side $695,000 6 Sewer Replacement Subtotal: Sewer $Z,828,000 Enterprise Fund $165,000 3 $1,550,000 6 $84,0O0 6 $334,000 6 $695,000 6 $165,000 3 $1,550,000 6 $84,000 6 $334,000 6 $695,000 6 $2,828,t)00 GRAND TOTAL $6,347,988 $4,834,000 CODE- Funding Sources-Recommended Items 1. Raise and Appropriate~General 2. Raise and Appropriate-Water Enterprise 3. Raise and Appropriate Sewer Enterprise 4. General Obligation-~Bonds 5. General Obligation Bonds -Water Enterprise 6. General Obligation Bonds - Sewer Enterprise $4O,5OO $4O,5OO $390,500 $390,500 $165,000 $165,000 $525,000 $525,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $2,663,000 $2,663,000 Grand Total: $4,834,000 $4,834,000 BELOW - Shown on Yellow Amendment--Article 14 presented to ToWn Meeting June 14, ] ~)~ 2000. Motion made to adopt as below by Finance Committee. CODE- Funding Sources-Recommend~ Items 1. Raise and Appropriate---13eneral 2. Raise and Appropriate-Water Enterprise 3. Raise and Appropriate Sewer Enterprise 4. General Obligation--Bonds 5. General Obligation Bonds -Water Enterprise 6. General Obligation Bonds - Sewer Enterprise Grand Total: $385,588 $385,588 $390,500 $390,500 $165,000 $165,000 $1,030,000 $1,030,000 $1,050,000 $1,050,000 $2,663,000 $2,663,000 $5,684,088 $5,684,088 UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the title of item 16 from "Replace High School Athletic Fields" to "Athletic Fields". UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate $5,684,088 to fund the items listed under the column '~mance Committee Recommends"; and to meet the appropriation for items 1,4,7,8,9,10,11,13,14,17,18,20,21, and 24, the sum of $941,088 shall be raised; UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that to fund items 6,15,16,22,23,25,26,27, and 28, the treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be autho- rized to borrow $4,743,000 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts Gen- eral Laws. Article 15. VOTED JUNE 14, 2000 Annual Town Meeting RecOnvened at the North Andover High School Field House at 7:05 p,M. on Tuesday May 15, 2000. Authorization of Chapter 90 Highway Funds: To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $408,066, or some other sum, for Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 90 Road Repairs; and to meet said appropriation that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow said sum in anticipation of State reimbursement under Chapter 44, Section 6A of the General Laws. Board of Selectmen Article 16. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 15 as printed ia the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Appropriation for Tax Revaluation by Board of Assessors: To see ff the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or appropriate from any available funds, the sum of $90,000, or some other sum, for the purpose of retaining consultants and technical services to assist the Board of Assessors to conduct a revaluation of taxable property in North Andover; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to "rake No Action". VOTED JUNE 14, 2000 1~24 Article 17. Article 18. Article 19. Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 4.136(8)--Add Waiver of Watershed Protection District Special Permit: To see if the Town will vote to add a new Section 4.136 (8) of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw to read as follows: Section 8. Waiver of Watershed Protection District Special Permit When any construction proposed on an existing structure within the Watershed Protection District will not expand the existing footprint of a structure, and will not disturb existing topography, and is a proposal on town sewer, the Planning board may determine, without a public hearing, that submission of a watershed protection district special permit is not required. However, in order to obtain such a waiver, an applicant must schedule and agree in writing for the Town Planner to perform a minimum of inspections during the construction process to ensure proper erosion control is established during construction. The applicant must also agree in writing that the Town Planner can stop construction if the proper erosion control is not in place. For all proposals on septic, this section will not apply. Applicants should refer to Sections 4.136 (3) (a)(b) (c) and (d) of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw. The applicant must request a waiver from obtaining a Watershed Protec- tion District Special Permit in writing and may be required to submit supporting documentation, including, but not limited to, proposed plans and correspondence depicting the proposal. The waiver request will be discussed at a regular meeting of the Planning Board. Planning Board VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt Article 17 as printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Acceptance of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40 Section 22F Setting of License Fees and Service Charges: To see if the Town will vote to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40 Section 22F, "License Fees-Service Charges" to allow the Board of Health to charge $150.00 (One hundred-fifty dollars) per recreational camp permit. Board of Health VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY TO "Take No Action" on Article 18. VOTED JUNE 14, 2000 Authorization for Revolving Fund--Host Community Environmental Monitoring: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the use of a revolv- ing fund for Fiscal Year 2001 pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53E(1/2) of Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of allowing the Board of Health to retain consultants and services in order to monitor and enforce operating permits and conditions of environmental and regional services facilities located in North Andover, including the enforcement truck routes; further that payments made to the Town by Massachusetts Refusetech, Inc. and the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District under the Article 20. Article 21. Article 22. terms of their host community agreements and permits specifically ear- marked to offset such monitoring and enfomement be deposited in such revolving fund; and that the total amount of expenditures shall not exceed $75,000; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO Adopt Aiticle 19 as printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Authority to Accept Easements: To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept grants of'easements for water drainage, sewage disposal and utility purposes on terms and conditions of the Board of Selectmen deem in the best interest of the Town; or take any other action relative thereto. Department of Public Works UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO Adopt Article 20 as printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Authorization to Grant Easements. To see if the Town will vote to autho- rize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to grant easements for waters drainage, sewage disposal and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and the Committee deem in the best interests of the Town; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO Adopt Article 21 as printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Acquire Interests in Real Estate--Boxford and Foster Streets: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring interests in real estate located at" 22 Boxford Street, Assessors Map 104D Parcel 33, 1.25 acres, more or less", including but not limited to options to purchase; to authorize the Selectmen to acquire all or por- tions of the rights, title and interest in said property in the name of the Town for municipal purposes gift, purchase or eminent domain; to autho- rize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow said sum under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws or any other en- abling'authority; or take any other action relative thereto. Fire Chief William V. Dolan VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY to direct the Board of Selectmen to enter into negotiations no later than June 1, 2000, for the purpose of acquiring interests in real estate located at "22 Boxford Street, Assessors Map 104D Parcel 33, 1.25 acres, more or less, including but not limited to options to purchase; to authorize the Selectmen to enter into agreements which are contingent upon approval at the next scheduled Town Meeting which occurs after September 1, 2000 and limited to a total cost of not to exceed $400,000 to acquire all or portions of the rights, title and interest in Article 23. Article 24. Article 25. said property in the name of the Town for municipal purposes, gift, purchase or eminent domain. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Utilize Portion of Foster Farm For Proposed Fire Station. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to direct the Fire Department and any other town divisions and or Boards necessary to fully research, investigate, and report back to Town Meeting within one year, all other possible town-owned locations in the "out-country" area of North Andover as defined by the Master Plan Committee, as viable and feasible alternative locations for the proposed out country fn'e station, in lieu of the proposed purchase of Lot number 33 on Tax Map 104D (Refer to Exhibit A shown below of Assessors Map 104D). Potential alternative locations shall include but are not limited to, the portions of the town- owned Foster Farm property which have frontage on Boxford Street and the Cyr Recycling Center located on Sharpner's Pond Road. Petition of Arthur Detora and Others VOTED TO ADOPT ARTICLE 23 AS printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 YES44; NO--79 Roadway Acceptances~Brookview Drive and Lost Pond Lane. To see if the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover, the following ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and further recorded as plan #13059 and #12610 in the North Essex Registry of Deeds Brookview Drive Lost Pond Lane VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY to accept Brookview Drive and Lost Pond Lane as public ways. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Roadway Acceptance~East Pasture Circle. To see if the Town will vote to accept a certain roadway, known as East Pasture Circle, situated in No. Andover, Essex County, MA being shown on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Plan" East Pasture Estates located in No. Andover, MA: scale 1" = 40', Plan of lots 1-4, date; Dec. 14, 1994, revisions 5/1/95; Record Owner: Donald F. Johnston, 114 Boston Street, No. Andover, MA; Appli- cants: Donald F. & Nancy A. Johnston, 114 Boston Street, No. Andover, MA, Hayes Engineering Inc., 603 Salem Street, Wakefield, MA 01880, which plan is filed with the Essex North Registry of Deeds as Plan # 12615. Petition of Donald E Johnston and Others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt East Pasture Circle as a public way as shown in Plan # 1216 in the Essex North Registry of Deeds. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Article 26. Roadway Acceptance--Poor Street. To see if the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover, the following ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Petition of Joseph A. Messina and Others UNANIMousLY VOTED TO "TAKE NO ACTION" ON ARTICLE 26. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 ' Article 27. Roadway Acceptances--Foxwood Drive, Phillips Common, Copley Circle, Cobblestone Circle, Huckleberry Lane, Peterson Road, Bucklin Road, Weyland Circle, Meadowood Road. To see if the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover, the following ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of th~ Town Clerk: Foxwood Drive Phillips Common Copley Circle Cobblestone Circle Huckleberry Lane Peterson Road Bucklin Road Weyland Circle Meadowood Road Petition of Lianne Cristaldi and Others VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY TO ACCEPT COBBLESTONE CIRCLE AS A PUBLIC WAY AS SHOWN ON THE LAY OUT PLANS BY THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Article 28. Roadway Acceptances - Rosemont Drive, Wildrose Drive, Sky View Terrace, Ridge Way, and Holly Ridge Road. To see ff the Town will accept, as and for public ways in the Town of North Andover, the follow- ing ways, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the Office of the Town Clerk: Rosemont Drive---Plan #12097 Wildrose Drive--Plan #12097 Sky View Terrace~Plan #12248 Ridge Way--Plan #12248 Holly Ridge Road--Plan #12097 Petition of Chris Colwell and Others VOTED BY MAJORITY TO accept Rosemont Drive, Wildrose Drive, Sky View Terrace, Ridge Way, and Holly Ridge Road as described above. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Article 29. Rezone Portion of Osgood Street--Map 35 Parcel 9--1210 Osgood Street. VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt Article 29 as printed in the warrant with the following amend- ment: "Business 1 (B2)' should read "Business 2 (B2); And further to 1~28 Article 30. amend the Zoning designation of the following parcel from Industrial 2 (I2) to Business 2 (B2), more specifically 1210 Osgood Street, Map 35, Parcel 9, containing 3.1 acres more or less that being: A certain parcel shown on a plan of land entitled "Proposed Re-Zoning Plan, Assessor's Map 35, Parcel 9, in North Andover, Massachusetts, prepared for Forgetta Development LLC, 1049 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, Marchionda & Associates, L.P., 62 Montvale Street, Stoneham, Massachusetts 02180, Date: 33/23/00". Said parcel is more particularly bounded and ascribed as follows: Beginning at a point, said point being the intersection of the Business 1/ Industrial 2 Zone line as it intersects the westerly sideline of Osgood Street as shown on said plan; thence Northerly along the Westerly sideline of Osgood Street a distance of approximately 530 feet to the common boundary line between Assessor's Map 35, Parcel 9, and Assessor's Map 34, Parcel 49; thence Westerly a distance of 350 feet, more or less, along the boundary line between Assessor's Map 35, Parcel 9, and Assessor's Map 34, Parcel 34, to a point; thence Southerly a distance of 300 feet, more or less, to a point along the intersection of Business Dislrict 1/Industrial 2 Zone line as shown on said plan; thence Easterly a distance of 250 feet, more or less along the common boundary line of the Business l/Industrial 2 Zone to the point of beginning. Containing 3.1 acres, more or less. Petition of Marian Barrett and Others VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Amend Zoning Byhw---Section 7.1.2 (Lot Width). To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning ByLaw at Section 7.1.2 (Lot Width) as set forth below to correct an unintentional requirement that lots in the Village Residential (VR) zone (unlike any other zone) must have a minimum lot width (currently 100') larger than the minimum street frontage (85'). In all other zones, the minimum width is significantly less than the required street frontage; the current exception for the R4 zone recognizes the smaller 100' requirement in this zone. Since the VR zone requires mini- mum street frontage of 85', the minimum lot width, to be consistent with all other zones, should be less than 85'. To correct this unintentional omission, Section 7.1.2 is proposed to be amended by deleting the last sentence of existing Section 7.1.2 and replacing the same with the following: "This requirement shall apply in all zones except Residence 4 (R4) and V'fllage Residential (VR); for zone R4, said minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of 80 feet and for zone VR, said minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of 80 feet"; or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Louis Minicucci, Jr. and Others Article 31. VOTED to amend the Zoning Bylaw, Section 7.1.2 (Lot Width) by deleting the last sentence in the existing Section 7.1.2 and replace it with the following: "This requirement shall apply in all zones except Residence 4 (R4) and Village Residential (VR); for zone R4, said minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of 80 feet and for zone VR, said minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of 80 feet". VOTED MAY 15, 2000 YES--I 12; NO--45 Rezone Portion of Route 114. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning designation of the following parcel as shown on the below portion of the assessor map and as described in more detail below, from Village Residential (VR) to Business 4 (B4). A Portion of Parcel #2, Map 106D, Parcel 63, further described as follows: The land in North Andover, with all the buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point along the northern right-of-way line of Route 114 which is a common point of turn between lands of One Hundred Fourteen Trust and lands of John W. Hagerty; thence proceeding northerly along a stone wall on said common line N 26 degrees 13 minutes 40 seconds E for a distance of 60.84 feet to a point; thence proceeding noCtberly along a stone wall on said common line N 12 degrees 33 minutes 52 seconds W for a distance of 113.53 feet to a point; thence proceeding northerly along a stone wall on said common line N 04 degrees 48 minutes 05 seconds E for a distance of 136.62 feet to a point, thence proceeding easterly N 73 degrees 34 minutes 34 seconds E for a distance of 350.00 feet to a point; thence proceeding easterly S 69 degrees 00 minutes 45 seconds E for a distance of 633.17 feet to a point on a stone wall along the westerly line of lands now or formerly of the Houghton estate; thence proceeding south- erly along a stone wall on said common line 02 degrees 59 minutes 14 seconds W for a distance of 300.52 feet to a point of turn which is along the northerly line of lands now or formerly of Sal Sapienza; thence proceeding westerly along a stone wall on said common line between lands of One Hundred Fourteen Trust and lands now or formerly of Sal Sapienza N 65 degrees 10 minutes 05 seconds W for a distance of 455.18 feet to a point of turn; thence proceeding southerly along a stone wall on said common line S 02 degrees 04 minutes 54 seconds W for a distance of 108.02 feet to a point; thence proceeding southerly along a stone wall on said common line S 14 degrees 28 minutes 11 seconds E for a distance of 103.81 feet to a point; thence proceeding southerly along a stone wall on said common line S 17 degrees 21 minutes 23 seconds E for a distance of 56.77 feet to a point; thence proceeding southerly along a stone wall on said common line S 13 degrees 32 minutes 05 seconds E for a distance of 134.33 feet to a point; thence proceeding southerly along a stone wall on said common line S04 degrees 58 minutes 14 seconds E for a distance of 57.09 feet to a point; thence proceeding southwesterly along a stone wall on said common line S 64 degrees 53 minutes 10 seconds W for a distance 130 Article 32. of 27.55 feet to a point which lies on the northerly right-of-way of Route 114; thence proeeexling northwesterly along said Route 114 right-of-way line along a curve having a radius of 4,840.00 feet for an arc distance of 24Z48 feet to a point of curvature; thence proceeding northwesterly along said right-of-way line N 55 degrees 17 minutes 29 seconds W for a distance of 440.83 feet to the Point of Beginning, said parcel having an area of 9.29 acres, plus or minus. Parcel #3, 1980 Turnpike Street, consisting of 6.55 Acres, Map 106D, Parcels 17.1, 17.2 and 17.3, further described as follows: A certain parcel of land situated in said North Andover, on the Easterly side of the State Highway, locally known as Turnpike Street, shown on a Plan of Lane entitled "As-Built Condominium Site Plan, Elm Square Industrial Condominiums in North Andover, MA." Prepared for Elm Square Builders by DiPrete-Marehionda & Assoc., Inc., Engineers, scale 1' = 40'. Said parcel is bounded and described as follows: NORTHERLY 26.97 feet by land now or formerly of Trust Construction Corp. WESTERLY by said land now or formerly of Trust Conswaction Corp. by a wall 460.55 feet; NORTHEASTERLY by said land now or formerly of Trust Construction Corp. and Berry Street Trust by a wall 548.22 feet; EASTERLY, by land now or formerly of Jean Paul Proulx by a wall 737.85 feet; SOUTHERLY by land of said Proulx 9.09 feet; SOUTHWESTERLY by said State Highway, 774.88 feet. Board of Selectmen VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR TO ADOPT ARTICLE 31 AS PRINTED IN THE WARRANT AND WHICH TEXT APPEARS BELOW WITH THE FOLLOWING AMEND- Parcel #2 is further defined in a deed recorded with the Essex North Registry of Deeds in Book 4158, Page 216; and, Parcel #3 is further defined in a deed recorded with the Essex North Registry of Deeds in Book 2259, Page 207, and is shown on a plan recorded as Plan #10376 of 1986. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Complete Sewer Installation--Winter Street. To see ff the town will vote to approve the following citizen r~luest: Completing the Phase of the sewer installation project which will mn from the Pump Station at Bridle Path to the comer of Winter and South Bradford Streets, to include residential properties located at 187, 197, 207 and 210 Winter Street. 1 90 Petition of Frank A. Curro and Others Article 33. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO "TAKE NO ACTION". VOTED MAY 15, 2000 Amend Town Code--Prohibit the Use of Gasoline and/or Diesel (Or Similar Fuel) on Lake Cochichewick. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of North Andover by adding in Part 2, General Legisla- tion, "Chapter 146---Recreational Uses on Lake Cochichewiek and Its Tributaries", the creation of a Bylaw which reads as follows: Chapter 146 Recreational Uses on Lake Cochichewick and Its Tributar- ies Prohibitions All gasoline or diesel powered engines, containers that transport any type of fuel, or anything that uses such fuels, such as, but not limited to: boats, snowmobiles, ice augers, generators, stoves or lamps, are prohibited, unless other wise authorized by the Departrnent of Public works for lake monitoring and/or safety/emergency procedures. Petition of Johll P. Thompson and Others This is to certify that the following vote was taken at the Adjourned Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover held May 13, 2000, May 15, 2000, and June 14, 2000: Amend Town Code---Prohibit the Use of Gasoline and/or Diesel (Or Similar Fuel) on Lake Cochichewick. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of North Andover by adding in Part 2, General Legisla- tion, "Chapter 146~Recreational Uses on Lake Cochichewick and Its Tributaries", the creation of a Bylaw which reads as follows: VOTED BY MAJORITY VOTE to adopt Article 33 as printed in the warrant with the following amendment proposed by Doug Ely 386 Great Pond Road: Delete "containers that transport any type of fuel" and replace with "containers that transport any type of gasoline or diesel fuel". The Code of the Town of North Andover will be amended by adding Part 2, General Legislation, Chapter 146--Recreational USes on Lake Cochichewick and Its Tributaries" will read as follows: Chapter 146--Recreational Uses on Lake Cochichewick and Its Tributar- ies Prohibitions All gasoline or diesel powered engines, containers that txansport any type of gasoline or diesel fuel, or anything that uses such fuels, such as, but not limited to: boats, snowmobiles, ice augers, generators, stoves or lamps, are prohibited, unless other wise anthofized by the Department of Public works for lake monitoring and/or safety/emergency procedures. VOTED MAY 15.2000 Article 34. Licensing of Automatic Amusement Devices: To see if the Town will vote to amend the General By-laws of the Town by adding Chapter 70, Auto- matic Amusement Devices, Licensing of, by adding the following bylaw: Chapter 70 - Automatic Amusement Devices, Licensing of In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 140, Section 177A, as amended, any individual or business desiring to keep and operate an automatic amusement device for hire, gain or reward shall secure an annual license from the Board of Selectmen. The Board of Selectmen shall not grant a license for any automatic amusement device which presents a risk of misuse as a gaming device. Automatic amusement devices that present a risk of misuse as gaming devices are those that have one or more of the following: The device involves matching random numbers, patterns or cards. The device accumulates more than twenty-six (26) plays. The device is equipped with a "knock off' switch, button or similar device. The device has a mechanism for adjusting the odds. The device has a remote control feature that can reset the device from another location. The device is capable of returning money to the player, other than change for the excess amount put in. The device permits a player to pay for more than one game at a time. Each game on the device shall cost exactly the same amount for each player and no player may change any aspect of the game by paying a ~ifferent amount than any other player before or during the game. There shall be no metering device that accounts for both money/points in any money/points out. The maximum number of automatic amusement devices allowed on any single business premises shall be four (4) except in the case of duly licensed arcades and amusement parks. Any individual or business desir- ing more than four (4) automatic amusement devices on a single business premise shall require a special permit from the Board of Appeals. All licenses for automatic amusement devices granted by the Board of Select- men shall be subject to inspection by the North Andover Police Depart- ment to insure conformance with this amusement device bylaw and the submitted application information. Any unlicensed automatic amusement device shall be subject to immediate seizure by the North Andover Police Department; or take any other action thereto. North Andover Police Department VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY to adopt Article 33 as printed in the Warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2001 Article 35. Amend Town Bylaw-- Town Meeting Date. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 59 Section 6 of the Town of North Andover Bylaws by adding the following to the existing bylaw: "In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 9, which permits the Board of Selectmen to postpone by vote, an Annual Town Meeting, any such postponement shall be held on any weekday evening Monday through Thursday at 7:00 p.m. until all articles in the warrant have been acted upon." Chapter 59-6 will read as follows: Annual Town Meeting shall be held on the first Monday in May at 7:00 P.M. In accordance with MGL Chapter 39, Section 9, which permits the Board of Selectmen to postpone by vote, an Annual Town Meeting, any such postponement shall be held on any weekday evening Monday through Thursday at 7:00 p.m. until all articles in the warrant have been acted upon." Petition of Deborah A. Monte and Others VOTED BY MAIORITY VOTE to adopt Article 35 as printed in the warrant. VOTED MAY 15, 2000 The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved on Wednes- day, June 14, 2000 at 7:20 P.M. Fbu l e u[t : ! 9, 2000 Question 1. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $1,996,019 in real estate and personal property taxes for the proposes of providing an increase in municipal and education personnel services and expenses for the fiscal year beginning July I, 2000? Precincts % of I 2 3 4 5 6 Totals vote Yes 250 238 No 370 367 Blank 1 1 Precincttotal 621 605 157 216 470 681 2012 51 279 204 361 352 1933 49 .... 437 420 831 1033 3947 100 Total Number of Registered Voters 17,214 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today 23 1 34 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover, who are qualified to vote in Town affairs, met at the North Andover Middle School Auditorium, then and there to act on the following articles: Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury called the meeting to order at 7:11 P.M. Town Moderator, Charles Salisbury explained the process of recording Town Meeting Action in the absence of the Town Clerk. An election is necessary to elect a temporary Town Clerk. Checklists were used showing 222 voters present to open the meeting. James M. Xenakis, 317 Blue Ridge Road, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen nominated Janet Eaton to serve as Temporary Town Clerk of this Special Town Meet- ing. Keith Mitchell, 188 Salem Street, closed the nominations. Michael Garron, Chairman of the Finance Committee cast one ballot in behalf of ~anet Eaton as Tempo- rary Town Clerk. Board of Selectmen Chairman, James M. Xenakis announced that by ballot, this meeting has elected Janet Eaton to serve as Temporary Town Clerk. Janet Eaton was sworn in at 7:14 P.}~. Article 1 Unpaid Bills of Prior Year. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of prior years of the Town; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to raise and appropriate $4,909.32 for the purpose of paying the following unpaid prior year bills: Kopelman & Paige, PC Bernstein, Cushner & Kimmell Sportslook, Inc. $372.50 for legal services $4,258.22 for legal services $255.00 for Fire Department clothing expenses $23.60 for Fire Department expenses Aubuchon Hardware Article 2 Amend General Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2001. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 voted under Article 13 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the General Fund APpropriation for fiscal year 2001 voted under Article 13 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting by: Increasing the appropriation for General Government Personnel Services by $33,903 Article 3 Article4 Article S Increasing the appropriation for G~neral Government Expenses by $12,504 Increasing the appropriation for Public Safety Personnel by $21,858 Increasing thc appropriation for Public Works Personnel by $13,254 Increasing the appropriation for Public Works Expenses by $38,000 Decreasing the appropriation for Debt Service by $63,500 and to further authorize the transfer of $62,257 of unexpended balance of the FY97 overlay reserve to reduce the tax rate. Amend Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2001. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropria- tion for Fiscal Year 2001 voted under Article 12 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the Sewer Enterprise Fund Appro- priation for fiscal year 2001 voted under Article 12 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting by: Rescinding the $50,000 appropriation for the line item "Special Legal and Technical Services-GI.SD" Increasing the appropriation for the line item "GLSD Assessment" by $120,220 And to further authorize the transfer of $70,220 from Sewer Enterprise Fund retained earnings for the purpose of deferring the costs of operating the Sewer utility. Amend Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2001. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Water Enterprise Fund Appwpria- tion for Fiscal Year,2001 voted under Article 11 of the 2000 Aunual Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the Water Enterprise Fund Appro- priation for Fiscal Year 2001 voted under An/cie I 1 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting by rescinding the $50,000 appwpdation for the line item "Board of Selectmen-GLSD" Amend Steven's Estate At Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropria. tion -Fiseal Year 2001. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appwpriation for Fiscal Year 2001 vot~t under Article 10 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2001 voted under Article 10 of the 2000 Annum Town Meeting by: Article 6 Article 7 Article 8 Increasing the appropriation for Salades by $31,000 Increasing the appropriation for Expenses by $26,500 And further that $57,500 be raised from user fees to pay for these addi- tional appropriations. ' Mosquito Control Program. To see if the Town will vote to join the Northeast Mosquito Control District to address mosquito control in the Town and appropriate $15,000 so that surveillance may begin in the spring of 2001, with additional funds for annual membership to be appropriated in the 2002 budget; or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Health VOTED BY MAJORITY that the Town to join the Northeast Massachu- setts Mosquito and Wetlands Management District for Fiscal Years 2001, 2002 and 2003 and to raise and appropriate $15,000 for the purpose of paying for the first year membership assessment for the district. Authorization To Appropriate lasurance Proceeds. To see if the Town will appropriate from "Receipts Reserved for Appropriation; Insurance Proceeds, Fire Damage Reimbursement" a sum or sums of money for the purpose of defraying costs associated with the leasing and/or construction of a store to be opei'ated by the North Andover Thrift Shop; or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Moved that the Town appropriate from "Receipts Reserved for Appropria- tion: Insurance Proceeds, Fire Damage Reimbursement" an amount not to exceed $235,346 for the purpose of allocating funds to provide sufficient space for the North Andover Thrift Shop at a site to be determined by the Selectmen, in accordance with the vote on Article 22 of the May 12, 1997 Town Meeting; and further provided that if necessary the Selectmen are also authorized to enter into contracts and expend funds, for the design, construction reconstruction and lease in excess of three years in order to provide for said store at a site to be determined by the Selectmen. Town Hall Renovations. To see ff the Town will vote to appropriate $800,000, or any other sum of money, for the purpose of constructing an addition to and/or remodeling, reconstructing, and making extraordinary repairs to, and equipping and furnishing Town Hall, including any neces- sary additional architectural services, construction management services, demolition and site improvements, at 120 and 124 Main Street; to deter- mine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; to authorize the Town Manager to expend sUch appropriation and take all other action necessary to carry out this project; to determine whether any such borrowing shall be conditioned upon the State Department of Hous- ing and Community Development awarding a Community Development Fund II grant as matching funds for the project; or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Article 9 Article 10 Article 11 VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERA- TOR, that the Town appropriate $800,000 for the purpose of constructing an addition to and/or remodeling, reconstructing, and making extraordi- nary repairs to, and equipping and furnishing Town Hall, including any necessary additional architectural services, construction management services, demolition and site improvements, at 120 and 124 Main Street; and to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $800,000 under G.L.c.44§7. Amend Article 9, Section 31 - Fire Station Planning of the Capital Improvement Plan of the 1994 Annual Town Meeting. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article 9 (Capital Improvement Plan), Section 31(Fire Station Planning) of the 1994 Annual Town Meeting so that the following wording becomes part of the authorization: "(including site selection, survey, alterations and renovations to existing fire stations)"; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED BY MAJORITY to adopt the Article as printed in the warrant. Correct Typographic Error in Article 29 of the 2000 Annual Town Meeting. Rezone Portion of Osgood Street. To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote on Article 29 - Rezone Portion of Osgood Street - Map 35, Parcel 9 - 1210 Osgood Street, of the Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved on June 14, 2000 so that the date of the map referenced within the article is corrected from 33/23/00 to 3~23/ 00; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the vote on Article 29 - Rezone Portion of Osgood Street - Map 35, Parcel 9 - 1210 Osgood Street, of the Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved on June 14, 2000 so that the date of the map referenced within the article is cor- rected from 33/23/00 to 3/23/00. Tax Increment Financing Plan - 351 Holt Road - Map 78 Parcel 2. To see if the Town will vote to approve the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Borden Site at Assessors Map 78 Parcel 2, 351 Holt Road (Hereafter known as the TIF Plan) and authorize the Board of Selectmen to reach an Agreement with the owner of the property, for a parcel of land and build- ings thereon. The property shall be designated as a Tax Increment Financ- ing Zone, which, as defined in the TIF Plan, presents exceptional opportunities for increased economic development. As outlined in the TIF Plan, the Town shall provide for an exemption of property taxes or a percentage thereof based on the incremental increase in property value in assessed valuation of the property for a period of not more than 20 years in accordance with the requirements of Massachusetts General La~ks Chapter 23A, Section E; Chapter 40, Section 49; and Chapter 59, Section 5 and pursuant to 751 CMR 1.04 (I) (b) and 402 CMR 2.18. In return for such tax benefits, in accordance with the TIF Plan, the owner of the property shall ensure at the above property the location and expansion of manufac- Article 12 Article 13: turing, research and development or other like uses which increase job creation, provide higher property values, and retain and/or expand industry in the Town and the Commonwealth. A copy of the TIF Plan is on file with the Town Clerk; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY to adopt the article as printed in the warrant. Authorization To Accept Sewer Pumping Station - Route 114 - Mill Road. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept the conveyance of the right, title, and interest to the Sewer Pumping Station including the land and buildings situated thereon located in North Andover on the northerly side of Route 114, fourteen hundred feet west of the intersection of Mill Road and utility easement on land identified as Lot 1 on Plan 09841 of the North Essex Registry of Deeds; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt the article as printed in the warrant. Authorization To Accept Easement - Harkaway Road. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, grant, eminent domain or otherwise an easement for the purpose of constructing, operating, maintaining, removing, replacing, abandoning or controlling a sewer and a water main in, along and upon the area of roadway, known as Harkaway Road as shown on Plan of Land in North Andover "Stevens Pond" dated February 1974, by Northern Associates, Inc. Owner: Charles W. Trombly, Sr., which plan was recorded with the Essex County North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 6989 of 1974, and "Plan of lots on Harkaway Road North Andover, MA" dated October 9, 1953, Engineer, Ralph B. Brasseur, Owner, M. T. Stevens & Sons Co., which plan was recorded with the Essex County North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 2757 of 1953; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire, with payment not to exceed one dollar, by gift, grant, eminent domain or otherwise an easement for the purpose of constructing, operat- ing, maintaining, removing, replacing, abandoning or controlling a sewer and a water main in, along and upon the area of roadway, known as Harkaway Road as shown on Plan of Land in North Andover "Stevens Pond" dated February 1974, by Northern Associates, Inc. Owner: Charles W. Trombly, Sr., which plan was recorded with the Essex County North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 6989 of 1974, and "Plan of lots on Harkaway Road North Andover, MA" dated October 9, 1953, Engineer, Ralph B. Brasseur, Owner, M. T. Stevens & Sons Co., which plan was recorded with the Essex County North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 2757 of 1953. 140 Article Article 15 Article 16 Article 17 Assess Betterments for Phase III - D Sewer Project. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to assess ~etterments for the Phase III-D Sewer Project (in the vicinity of Dale Street, Glencrest Drive, Russett Lane, and Winter Street) in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws. The current Board of Selectmen's policy on betterments provides betterments to be assessed on per unit basis, at an interest rate for landowners opting for apportionment of their betterment, that is two (2) percent above the Town's interest rate on borrowing; and further authorizes the Selectmen to allow deferral of assessment of vacant land in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 80 Section 13B; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to assess betterments for the Phase III-D Sewer Project along Dale Street from South Bradford Street to the Boxford Town Line, Glencrest Drive, Russett Lane and Winter Street from Dale Street to Glencrest Drive in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws and the November 14, 1995 Board of Selectmen policy on betterment assessments. Authorization To Accept Water Pumping Station, Foxwood Drive. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to accept thc conveyance of the right, title and interest to thc Water Pumping Station including the land and buildings situated thereon located in North Andover on Foxwood Drive and a utility easement on land identified as Parcel B open space on Plan No. 12371 of the North Essex Registry of Deeds; or take any action related thereto. VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY to adopt the article as printed in warrant. Petition General Court, Alternate Members of Conservation Commis- sion. To see if the Town will vote to instruct its representatives to the General Court to file a home rule petition to authorize the following: "Notwithstanding the provisions of any general or special law to the contrary, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of North Andover may appoint up to two alternate members of the Conservation Commission for a terra of one year. When the Conservation Commission lacks a quorum for reasons of absence, inability to act or a conflict of interest, the chair- person of the Conservation Commission may designate an alternate to sit on the Commission"; or take any other action relative thereto. Conservation Commission UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt the article as printed in warrant. Amend Town Code - Add Water Use Restriction Bylaw. To see if the Town will vote to mnend the Code of North Andover by adding a new Chapter 177 to be known as "WATER" and add Article I - "Water Use Restriction" which will become the Town of North Andover Water Use Restriction Bylaw to read as follows: CHAPTER 177 WATER ARTICLE I, WATER USE RESTRICTION § 177.1 Authority This Bylaw is adopted by the Town under its police powers to protect public health and welfare and its powers under M.G.L. Chapter 40, s.21 et seg. and implements the Town's authority to regulate water use pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 41, Section 69B. This Bylaw also implements the Town's authority under M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4lA, conditioned upon a declaration of water supply emergency issued by the Department of Environmental Protection. § 177.2 Purpose The purpose of this bylaw is to protect, preserve and maintain public health, safety and welfare whenever there is in force a State of Water Supply Conservation or State of Water Supply Emergency by providing for enforcement of any duly imposed restrictions, requirements, provisions or conditions imposed by the Town or by the Department of Environmen- tal Protection. § 177.3 Definitions Person shall mean any individual, corporation trust, partnership or associa- tion, or other entity. State of Water Supply Emergency shall mean a State of Water Supply Emergency declared by the Department of Environmental Protection under M.G.L. Chapter 21G, Sections 15-17. State of Water Supply Conservation shall mean a State of Water Supply Conservation declared by the Town pursuant to Section 177.4. Water Users or Water Consumers shall mean all public and private users of the Town's public water system, irrespective of any person's responsibility for billing purposes for water used at any particular facility/location. Director shall mean the Director of the Division of Public Works for the Town of North Andover. § 177.4 Declaration of State of Water Supply Conservation The Town, through the Board of Selectmen, may declare a State of Water Supply Conservation upon a determination by the Director that a shortage of water exists and conservation measures are appropriate to ensure an adequate supply of water to all water consumers. Public notice of a State of Water Supply Conservation shall be given under Section 177.6 before it may be enforced. § 177.5 Restricted Water Uses A declaration of a State of Water Supply Conservation shall include one or more of the following restrictions, conditions, or requirements limiting the use of water as necessary to protect the water supply. The applicable restrictions, conditions or requirements shall be included in the Public Notice required under Section 177.6. Outdoor Water Use Hours - Outdoor water use is permitted only during 141 daily p~riods of low demand, at night or early morning, to be specified in the declaration of a State of Water Supply Conservation and public notice thereof. Odd/Even Day Outdoor Water Us~ - Outdoor water use by water users with odd numbered addresses is restricted to odd numbered days. Outdoor water use by water users with even numbered addresses is restricted to even numbered days Automatic Lawn Irrigation Systems -The use and operation of automatic lawn irrigation systems is prohibited. Filling Swimming Pools - Filling of swimming pools is prohibited. Outdoor Water Use Ban - Outdoor water use is prohibited. § 177.6 Public Notification of State of Water Supply Conservation Notifi- cation of DEP Notification of any provision, restriction, requirement or condition im- posed by the Town as part of a State of Water Supply Conservation shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation within the Town, or by such other means reasonably calculated to reach and inform all users of water of the State of Water Supply Conservation. Any restriction imposed under Section 177.5 shall not be effective until such notification is pro- vided. Notification of the State of Water Supply Conservation shall also be simultaneously provided to the Massachusetts Department of Environmen- tal Protection. § 177.7 Termination of State of Water Supply Conservation: Notice A State of Water Supply Conservation may be terminated by a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen upon a determination that the water supply shortage no longer exists. Public notification of the termination of State Water Supply Conservation shall be given in the same manner required by Section 177.6. § 177.8 State of Water Supply Emereency: Compliance with DEP Orders Upon notification to the public that the Department of Environmental Protection has issued a State of Water Supply Emergency, no person shall violate any provision, restriction, requirement, condition of any order approved or issued by the Department inte. nded to bring about an end to the State of Emergency. § 177.9 Violation and Penalties Any person violating this bylaw shall be subject to a warning for the first offense and thereafter shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50 for the second violation, and $100 for each subsequent violation, which shall inure to the Town for such uses as the Board of Selectmen may direct. Fines shall be recovered by indictment, by complaint before the District Court, or by non-criminal disposition in accordance with Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. For purposes of non-criminal disposition, the enforcing person(s) shall be any police officer of the Town of North Andover. Each day of violatitn shall constitute a separate offense. § 177.10 Severability The invalidity of any portion or provision of this bylaw shall not invalidate any other portion or provision thereof. Article 18 Or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED BY MAJORITY VOTE to take no action on this article. Amend Town Code - Add Automatic Lawn Irrigation System Bylaw. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of North Andover by adding to Chapter - 177 "WATER" -ARTICLE II - Sections 177.11 to 177.15 to be known as the Town of North Andover Automatic Lawn Irrigation System Bylaw to read as follows: CHAPTER 177 - WATER ARTICLE II - AU'I~MATIC LAWN IRRIGATION SYSTEM § 177.11 Registration All automatic lawn irrigation systems connected to the municipal water system of the Town of North Andover shall be registered with the Division of Public Works (DPW). A fee may be charged for this registration. The Board of Selectmen shall set registration fees. All irrigation systems subject to this Bylaw shall be plumbed so that a shut-off valve is located outside the building and situated so that it may be shut off and locked if found to be in violation of this Bylaw and/or the Water Use Restriction Bylaw. For the purpose of this section only, police officers of the Town of North Andover and/or agents of the Board of Selectmen may enter upon any property to enforce this section. § 177.12 Backflow Prevention Town of North Andover shall be protected from a backflow condition from all .automatic lawn irrigation systems connected to the municipal water system by the installation of a backflow prevention devise approved by the Division of Public Works. Each backflow prevention device shall be registered with the Division of Public Works. All new or existing residential, municipal, commercial and industrial property owners are required to install or have in place, a Reduced Pres- sure Zone (RPZ) type backflow prevention device on their automatic lawn irrigation system. These devices must be installed on the discharge side of the water meter, preferably indoors, but can be located outside provided they can easily be removed to protect them from damage by freezing. An automatic lawn irrigation system with existing Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) type devices will continue to be allowed unless it fails. After the first failure when repairs have been made, a second test will be allowed. If the PVB fails a second time, a RPZ device will be required to replace the failed PVB device. § 177.13 Rain Sensors Installment of new automatic lawn irrigation systems connected to the municipal water supply in the Town of North Andover shall be equipped with a rain sensor approved by the Division of Public Works so that watering will be automatically prevented during or after a rain storm. It/Z[ Article 19 Article 20 Any upgrade or repair of an existing automatic lawn irrigation system shall include the installation of an approved rain sensor if the same is not already installed and in good working condition. The Division of Public Works shall maintain a list, available to the Public, of approved rain sensors. § 177.14 Violations and Penalties Any person violating this bylaw shall be subject to a warning for the first offense and thereafter shall be liable to the Town in the amount of $50 for the second violation, and $100 for each subsequent violation, which shall inure to the Town for such uses as the Board of Selectmen may direct. Fines shall be recovered by indictment, or on complaint before the District Court, or by non-criminal disposition in accordance with Section 21D of Chapter 40 of the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. For purposes of non- criminal disposition, the enforcing person(s) shall be any police of the Town. Each day of violation shall constitute a separate offense. § 177.15 Severability The invalidity of any portion or provision of the Bylaw shall not invalidate any other portion or provision thereof. Or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to take no action in this article. Authorization - Lease Wireless Communication Facility - Steven's Estate. To see whether the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, for a term of up to twenty (20) years, space at the Town-owned property known as Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill located at 723 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA (Assessor's Map 35, Parcel 23; Essex North Registry of Deeds Book 4197, Page 63), and for access thereto, for purposes of a wireless communication facility or facilities and related equipment and improvements on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen shall determine, subject to any necessary public processes under General Laws Chapter 30B or other statutory authority; or take any action in relation thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt the article as printed in the warrant. Authorization - Easements To Service Wireless Communication Facility-Steven's Estate. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to grant a non-exclusive easement or easements for electric and telephone utilities over a portion of the Town-owned property known as Stevens Estates at Osgood Hill located at 723 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA (Assessor's Map 35. Parcel 23; Essex North Registry of Deeds Book 4197, Page 63) for the sole purpose of locating, relocating erecting, constructing, reconstructing, and/or removing one or more overhead and/or underground telecommunication cables and lines for communication Article 21 Article 22 and/or electricity and any necessary transformers, manholes, handholds, equipment, poles, wires, anchors, guys, braces, conduits, apputtcn~ and attachments incidental thereto to serve the needs of the Town and its present and future lessees on said land, upon such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem appropriate; or take any action in relation thereto. Board of Selecmten UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt the article as printed in the warrant. Amend Zoning Bylaw-Section 8.9- Wirel~s Service Facilities. To see if the Town will amend the Zoning By-law section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities subsection 3 District Regulations, item c-v Setbacks as follows: In item 1 of the above section delete the last sentence that is written, "In addition, a minimum set back of 300 feet from any habitable dwelling or business is required" and replace the above deletion in its location with: "A minimum setback of 900 feet shall be required for all wireless device~, antenna and their mounting structures, whether attached to a new or existing structure, as measured from the adjacent property linc of propor- ties which are either zoned for, or contain, residential and or educational uses of any type." Further the zoning bylaw shall be amended in item 3 of the above section by deleting in its entirety item 3 which represents the following text: "The SPGA may reduce the required setback distance by as much as 50%, if any such setback provides adequate safety, promotes co-location or improves design, and will not significantly impact the character and appearance of the neighborhood. In making a request for a reduced setback, the manufacturer or qualified licensed designer shall certify that the tower is designed to collapse upon itseff in the event of failure. The SIVA may allow reduced setbacks as necessary to allow for the use of existing structures." Or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Amend Zoning Bylaw - Section 8.9 - Wireless Service Fa~ilitl~. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning By-Law Section 8.9 - Wireless Service Facilities by adding a section which states that any antenna for use as a Wireless Communications facility shall not be in- stalled nor mounted on, nor attached to a new monopole or existing structure in any location that is within 900 (Nine hundred) feet of a lot Frae defining a parcel on which exists a dwelling, a school, day care center, assisted living or nursing home. Petition of Lynn Arvikar and others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to take no action. Article 23 Acceptance of Coventry Lane As a Public Way. To see if the Town will accept, as and for a public way, in the Town of North Andover, Coventry Lane, in accordance with the Layout Order and Plans approved by the Board of Selectmen and placed on file in the office of the Town Clerk; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to take no action. Upon motion of Keith A. Mitchell duly seconded by Donald B. Stewart the Special Town Meeting dissolved at 11:06P.M. Our Town Town Offices Officials and Term Expiration Dates Board of Selectmen and Town Manager 10 Finance Committee 12 Assessors Office 14 Town Accountant 15 Town Treasurer-Tax Collector 18 Town Clerk 20 Community Development Office 22 Animal Inspector 23 Board of Appeals 24 Board of Health 24 Building Department 26 Conservation Commission 27 Council on Aging 28 Historical Commission 29 Planning Department 30 Recreation Department 32 Stevens Memorial Library 33 Stevens Memorial Library Trustees 35 Veterans' Services 37 Youth Services 38 North Andover Emergency Management Agency Fire Department Police Department Public Works Affirmative Action Program Commission on Disability Issues Council for the Arts Housing Authority School Committee School Building Committee Superintendent of Schools Fiscal Year 2000 Adopted Budget-- Expenditures and Encumberances Fiscal Year 2000 Adopted Budget and Salaries and Encumbrances General Fund Revenue 48 56 57 59 60 62 63 64 91 93 95 41 42 ll, l,m l 44 Independent Auditors Report Special Town Meeting--January 31, 2000 106 Special Town Election--February 15, 2000 109 Annual Town Election--March 21, 2000 110 Annual Town Meeting--May 13, 2000 111 Special Town Election--June 13, 2000 134 Special Town Meeting--December 11, 2000 135 School Expenditures 101 Special Education Expenditures 102 Grants 103 Revolving Accounts 104 Enrollment on October I 105 EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire Rescue or Ambulance .................................. 911 Police .................................................................. 911 YOU R TOWN GOVERNMENT General Information ................................................................... 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