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Home My WebLink About2016-01-25 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES January 25, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: ChairmanTracy Watson called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM at School Administration Building Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing Commissioner, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Donald Stewart, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session for Reason No. 6 under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to consider value of real property. Chair Watson declared that an open session may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and that the board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. Roll call vote-DeCologero: yes, Smedile: yes, Vaillancourt: yes, Watson: yes, Stewart: yes. Vote approved 5-0. The Board returned to open session at 7:15 p.m. The meeting was recorded. Approximately 30 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to approve the Open Session and Executive Session minutes of January 4, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Introduction of new staff member-Brian Conway, Treasurer/Collector Human Resources Director, Cathy Darby, introduced to the Board Brian Conway, the new Treasurer/Collector. Swearing in of Firefighter Chris Dufresne and Lieutenant Dave Hebert Chief Melnikas introduced Lieutenant Dave Hebert and Firefighter Chris Dufresne. Swearing in will be at a later date as the Town Clerk was not available. Recognition of first responders to Dow Chemical incident The following police, fire and emergency management personnel were recognized for their response to the explosion at Dow Chemical (not all were present at the meeting): Chief Paul Gallagher, Lt. Charles Gray, Officers Jason Wedge, Eric Sewade, Jarrad Lawlor, Robert Hillner and Freddy Almanzar, Chief Andrew Melnikas, Deputy Chief William McCarthy, Lt. Fred McCarthy, Lt. John Weir, Lt. Jeff Judge, Firefighters Matt Lacolla, John McCarthy, Sean Fountain, Scott Swiniarski, Gary Ford, Kevin Lundy, Jim White, Elizabeth Iminski, Chris Holland and Len Severino. Communication Officers Marc Gagnon, Justin Lacolla, John Wood, Jonathan Bonanno and Gianna Borelli. Emergency Management director Jeff Coco, Senior Operations Officer, Connor Lincoln and Transportation Officer Neil Hamel. Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District Review Committee update The land use boards have voted the following members to the OSGOD review committee: Jack Mabon (Conservation), Ellen McIntyre (Zoning) and Lynne Rudnicki (Planning). The first meeting is scheduled for st February 1 at 6:30pm at the School Administration Building. Job posting/vacancy log Included in the packets was the job posting/vacancy log from the Human Resources department. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, announced that Susan Sawyer, Health Director, is leaving North Andover to take a position in Tewksbury. Board of Selectmen Minutes January 25, 2016 2 CONSENT ITEMS: Accept donation in the amount of $500 from Elizabeth Armstrong to the Fire Department Elizabeth Armstrong has again generously donated $500 to the Fire Department to be used for the purchase of firefighting equipment. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, accept the donation in the amount of $500 from Elizabeth Armstrong to the Fire Department to be used for the purchase of firefighting equipment. Vote approved 5-0. Accept donation in the amount of $1,000 from Helen Kondra to Veterans Services Helen Kondra has generously donated $1,000 to Veterans Services to be used for support programs for female veterans. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, accept the donation in the amount of $1000 from Helen Kondra to Veterans Services to be used for support programs for female veterans. Vote approved 5-0. Accept donation in the amount of $100 from James and Maria Rosati to the Police Department James and Maria Rosati have again generously donated $100 to the Police Department to be used towards any needed services or materials the department may require. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen, accept the donation in the amount of $100 from James and Maria Rosati to the Police Department to be used towards any needed services or materials the department may require. Vote approved 5-0. Accept donation in the amount of $25 from Chandra and Usha Prakash to the Police Department Chandra and Usha Prakash have once again generously donated $25 to the Police Department to be used towards any needed services and materials. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation in the amount of $25 from Chandra and Usha Prakash to the Police Department to be used towards any needed services or materials the department may require. Vote approved 5-0. Vote to approve and sign settlement agreement with the Town of Burlington The Town has settled a lawsuit with the Town of Burlington which relates to M.G.L. ch. 32B, Section 9A½ which allows a municipality to seek reimbursement for health care premiums for a retired employee from municipality. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen, approve and sign the Settlement Agreement with the Town of Burlington, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Request to surplus vehicles- Police Department Per town policy regarding surplus equipment, please see memorandum included in your packets from Police Chief Paul Gallagher. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Police Chief Paul Gallagher to surplus vehicles #314, #318, #320 and #335 per his memorandum to the Town Manager dated January 4, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. Request to surplus wood chips-DPW Per town policy regarding surplus materials, please see memorandum included in your packets from DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of DPW Director Bruce Thibodeau to surplus wood chips per his memorandum to the Town Manager dated January 15, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes January 25, 2016 3 Vote to authorize Town Manager to sign Community Compact Agreement On Thursday, January 21 st, the Lieutenant Governor and officials from North Andover, Methuen and Andover met to sign the Community Compact Agreement. The Agreement was to be signed by the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen; however Chairman Watson was unable to attend the signing. The Board was asked to vote to authorize the Town Manager to sign the agreement. Selectmen DeCologero noted that the Lieutenant Governor praised Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, and stated that he was a driving force in getting the Community Compact done. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, to sign the Community Compact Agreement. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Request of Shahid Khan of 57 Maple Avenue for a livery license Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the livery license for Shahid Khan. Vote approved 5-0. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests a One Day Wine & Malt license for a Welcome Reception at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby on January 27, 2016 from 3pm-7pm Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve a One Day Wine & Malt license for Merrimack College for a Welcome Reception on January 27, 2016 from 3pm-7pm. Vote approved 5-0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: NONE NEW BUSINESS: Verizon Wireless-placement of small cell wireless communication antennas on existing utility poles Attorney Thomas Hildreth of McLane Middleton, presented the proposal from Verizon Wireless to install small cell wireless communication antennas on 32 existing utility poles. He will be presenting 5 locations to the Planning Board and then hopes the planning board would be willing to streamline the process for the remaining 27 requests. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor explained that as technical review process, they will ask for Board of Selectmen input. Mr. Maylor will draft a letter to the Planning Board indicating Verizon should be prevented from installing these devices on any double poles, on any poles that require a guy wire to be installed and in any area where underground wiring is planned. PUBLIC COMMENT: Stan Limpert announced the School Committee public hearing on the budget is Thursday, January 28 th. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, stated that he will present his recommended budget to the Board at the th next meeting on February 8. Preliminary numbers from the state are a little lower than expected but the board can expect a budget with a 3.7% increase. The Revenue and Fixed Cost Committee met last week to vote on the fixed costs. Mr. Maylor also indicated they are looking at the Green Communities Act and the requirements to participate in the program and he will provide more information at an upcoming meeting. December 2015 Incident Report-Fire Department Included in the packets was the December 2015 Incident Report provided by the Fire Department. December 2015 Crime Statistics-Police Department Included in the packets was the December 2015 Crime Statistics report provided by the Police Department. Board of Selectmen Minutes January 25, 2016 4 ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes dated January 4, 2016 Job posting/vacancy log Memorandum regarding donations Memorandum/Settlement Agreement Memorandum regarding surplus vehicles Memorandum regarding surplus material Memorandum/Community Compact Agreement Memorandum and application-Shahid Khan Memorandum and application-Merrimack College Verizon Wireless proposal Fire Department report Police Department report co En 1181HX3 3SV31 0 ssz - 7' tf e ONn0a9 Alddns AOtZ/OZl— Oz rca o I 3aIM WNSI f ¢ XVO� Alddns a ^ C7 A _/OZc Z Z n a w J n Q �. 2 U F Z o v rz W .- a J a¢2 o 1010 W'a ao rcm O a U' Q o- ma o F i \ CL II o a o� NO cpm F w )m w3 QVy V =0 -w O �h w3 U N OZ ZU Kn KO -3 a� H UCN 3na1 �x z vv — Z Z) 0 Z¢z w zW< � Yl y 2 O r rc 2 6 o ro t r J �� Qz zz�ZN i- It w wOZOGaG 06 ~a0U¢ 6w _> > w Z ,c = 3 3 a�oam eQ a ua 5Z— ia�z ~NV<w O� OOW U }rcm�O r U ¢UZJo ¢v�i2U6 }.. 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