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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-12-05 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES December 5, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: ChairmanRichard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:00PM at the School Administration Building Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Tracy Watson, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 30 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Andrew and Abby Lacolla led the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes of November 14, 2016 Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Swearing In-Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, administered the oath for Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla. Chairman Vaillancourt requested the Board take one licensing item out of order. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. nc., 1211 Osgood Street Harry Kanellos was present to request Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for his fast food Inc. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the Common Victualler license and Entertainment license for Be-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to suspend the meeting of the Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS (continued): Five Year Financial Forecast Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, gave a power point presentation of his Five Year Financial Forecast for FY18-FY22. Other communications and announcements Included in the packets wa appointments to non-regulatory, non-financial boards and committees. Tracy Watson announced she would not be seeking a fourth term as selectman. Rosemary Smedile stated the Stevens Estate will be having a Holiday Open House on December 16, 17 th and 18. The Board thanked EJ Foulds and the Festival Committee for the wonderful job on the parade, the tree lighting and the breakfast with Santa. Board of Selectmen Minutes December 5, 2016 2 PUBLIC HEARING: Property Tax Classification The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments regarding classification and taxation of property according to use. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open a public hearing on property tax classification. Vote approved 5-0. Garrett Boles, Assessor, presented the Board with information regarding the tax classification. In response to a question from the Board, Mr. Boles indicated that a resident must file for an abatement no later than February 1, 2017. Wil Carpenter from the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce requested the Board reduce the business and industry tax classification rate. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to close the public hearing on property tax classification. Vote approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS: Vote to set the property tax classification for FY17 Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen adopt a residential factor of .949540 for the purpose of classifying the FY2017 North Andover property tax rates. Vote approved 5-0. Winter parking ban Police Chief Charles Gray submitted a memorandum recommending a winter parking ban to begin on December 11, 2016. The ban will be in effect until February 28, 2017. Donald Stewart requested the Board modify the street exceptions to include the 400 block of Stevens Street, parking on odd side only. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed All Night Winter Parking Banfrom December 11, 2016 through February 28, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Request of Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the Town Common from December 23, 2016-January 2, 2017 for a menorah display and to use the Town Common on December 26, 2016 from 6:00pm-7:00pm for the lighting of the menorah The Board received a written request from Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the common from December 23, 2016-January 2, 2017 for the menorah display and to hold the menorah lighting on December 26, 2016 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Rabbi Borenstein estimated 50 people would attend the lighting. All relevant town departments reviewed the request and had no issues. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the Town Common for a menorah display from December 23, 2016 through January 2, 2017 and for the lighting of the menorah on December 26, 2016 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Appointments The appointment subcommittee is recommended Joyce Fiocca Bold be appointed to the Council on Aging and Jeffrey S. French be appointed to the Commission on Disability Issues. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Joyce Fiocca Bold to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2019 and appoint Jeffrey S. French to the Commission on Disability Issues for a term ending June 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS (continued): Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to return to the meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 4, 2016 The Chair read the notice sent to license holder. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining information regarding a possible liquor license violation by Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0. Officer Michael Logan explained the incident. Officer Logan indicated that the identifications that were used were fake out of state licenses. The owner, Sam Lei of 63 Belvidere Road, Lowell, MA stated that Board of Selectmen Minutes December 5, 2016 3 he kicked people out that He also stated he did not know the identifications were false but he has now purchased a scanner to check for false identifications. When asked by the chair if he refuted the facts in the police report Mr. Lei replied he did not. Wei Yu, the bar manager, stated that the back door was open and he thinks someone let the patrons without any identification enter through that door. Jordan Ketchan of 229 Jenny Lane, Eliot, Maine is a frequent patron of the bar and told the board she was there as a character witness for the owners. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen acting as Licensing Commissioners, find that on November 4, 2016 at Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street, a liquor license violation did occur pursuant to Town of North Andover Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, defer discussion on penalties until after the second public hearing for Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. Vote approved 5-0. Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 20, 2016 The Chair read the notice sent to license holder. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining information regarding a possible liquor license violation by Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0. Officer Michael Logan stated the facts from the police report. The underage parties used fake out of state licenses as identification. Sam Lei, owner of the restaurant, state he doubled checked the identifications but the quality was good. identification licensees can reasonably rely on. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that Board of Selectmen close the public hearing. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, find that on November 20, 2016 at Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street, a liquor license violation did occur pursuant to Town of North Andover Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty- one years of age. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, impose the penalty of 5 days suspension on Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street, for violation of the Town of North Andover Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age for the violation on November 4, 2016 and impose a penalty of 10 days suspension on Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., 1250 Osgood Street, for violation of the Town of North Andover Alcoholic Beverages Regulations and 204 CMR 2.05(2) Permitting an illegality on the licensed premises, to wit: Chapter 138, Section 34, Sale or delivery of an alcoholic beverage to a person under twenty-one years of age for the violation on November 20, 2016, for a total of 15 days. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, for the license suspension for Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. to occur on fifteen consecutive days from December 22, 2016 through January 5, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests one day wine and malt licenses for 1. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 6pm-11pm 2. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 6pm-11pm 3. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2pm-6pm Board of Selectmen Minutes December 5, 2016 4 -6pm Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the four one day wine and malt licenses for Merrimack College for events on December 9, 10, 11 and 14, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 5- 0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: National Grid Pole Petition-Middlesex Street This matter was continued from the previous meeting. David Boucher from National Grid provided an updated plan and a picture of the site. The pole and the anchor will be completely located on public property and not the property of any resident. Amy Slade, the attorney for the owners of 54 Third Street, stated her clients are concerned about damage to their trees or property. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid Pole Petition #18128513-Middlesex Street as presented. Vote approved 4-1. Rosemary Smedile opposed. National Grid Pole Petition-Johnson Street This matter was continued from the previous meeting. David Boucher from National Grid provided information regarding the petition. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve National Grid Pole Petition #22825255-Johnson Street as presented. Vote approved 4-1. Rosemary Smedile opposed. NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None Phil DeCologero stated residents are complaining about leaves not being picked up. The Town Manager will address the matter with the contractor and asked residents to use the Report It system so complaints can be logged and tracked. ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to adjourn the meeting at 10:00pm. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes of November 14, 2016 Appointment process memo Job posting/vacancy log Five Year Financial Forecast Tax Classification documents Parking Ban notice Menorah request Appointments memo Board of Selectmen Minutes December 5, 2016 5 Request of Bella, Inc. Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. violation notice (11/4) Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. violation notice (11/20) Request of Merrimack College Pole Petition-Middlesex Street Pole Petition-Johnson Street TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Richard M. Vaillancourt, Chairman TEL. (978) 688-9510 Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk FAX (978) 688-9556 Phil DeCologero Donald B. Stewart Tracy M. Watson BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MONDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2016 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 120 Main Street I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 14, 2016 Open Session Minutes, as written IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Swearing In-Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla B. Five Year Financial Forecast V. PUBLIC HEARING A. Property Tax Classification VI. CONSENT ITEMS A. Vote to set the property tax classification for FY17 B. Winter parking ban C. Request of Rabbi Zalman Borenstein to use the Town Common from December 23, 2016-January 2, 2016 for a menorah display and to use the Town Common on December 26, 2016 from 6:00pm- 7:00pm for the lighting of the menorah. D. Appointments: 1. Joyce Fiocca Bold- Council on Aging 2. Jeffrey S. French- Commission on Disability Issues VII. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 4, 2016 B. Public hearing for alleged liquor violation at Hokkaido Restaurant on November 20, 2016 C. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests one day wine and malt licenses for 1. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Friday, December 9, 2016 from 6pm-11pm 2. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Saturday, December 10, 2016 from 6pm-11pm 3. Performance concessions at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Sunday, December 11, 2016 from 2pm-6pm 4. er 14, 2016 from 2pm-6pm D. Application of Harry N. Kanellos Inc., 1211 Osgood Street VIII. OLD BUSINESS A. National Grid Pole Petition-Middlesex Street (continued from 11/14/16) B. National Grid Pole Petition-Johnson Street (continued from 11/14/16) IX. NEW BUSINESS X. PUBLIC COMMENT XI. A. B. Job posting/vacancy log XII. NEXT MEETING DATE Monday, December 19, 2016 XIII. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES November 14, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:00PM at the Meeting Room in Town Hall. The meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Tracy Watson, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 40 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to approve the Open Session Minutes of November 1, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 4-0-1. Ms. Watson abstained. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS Swearing In-Deputy Chief Graham Rowe and Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, administered the oath for Deputy Chief Graham Rowe. Lieutenant Matthew Lacolla will be sworn in at the next meeting on December 5, 2016. Other Communications and announcements Rosemary Smedile thanked the Merrimack College students that helped the holiday decorating committee assemble the wreaths for the poles around Main Street and the Common. Tracy Watson announced Wrestlympics is Friday at North Andover High School to benefit Best Buddies. Phil DeCologero announced the annual Santa Parade is Saturday, November 27 th. PUBLIC HEARINGS Amendments to Personnel Policy The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union personnel. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open the public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union personnel. Vote approved 5-0. Included in the packets was the proposed amended Personnel Policy for non-union personnel which was distributed to impacted employees for comment prior to the public hearing. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, reviewed the changes to the policy. Human Resources Director Cathy Darby was present to answer questions. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to close the public hearing to receive comments on proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union personnel. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen approve the proposed amendments to the Personnel Policy affecting non-union personnel. Vote approved 5-0. National Grid Pole Petition-Middlesex Street Tracy Waston made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Middlesex Street. Vote approved 5-0. Included in the packets was the pole petition for Middlesex Street and recommendations from relevant departments. Paul Saffler from National Grid was present to answer any questions regarding the petition. The Board indicated they are concerned with the number of poles that are being installed. The plan Board of Selectmen Minutes November 14, 2016 2 submitted with the petition was from December 2014. The Board requested Mr. Saffler provide them with an updated plan and consider other alternatives to putting in an additional pole. Amy Slade, the attorney representing the owner of 113 Middlesex Street, spoke on behalf of her client and indicated that her client has not agreed to have the pole and/or the guy wire placed on her property. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close the public hearing to receive comments on the proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Middlesex Street. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board continued the matter of the National Grid Pole Petition #18128513-Middlesex Street until December 5, 2016. Vote approve 5-0. National Grid Pole Petition-Johnson Street Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open the public hearing to receive comments on proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Johnson Street. Vote approved 5-0. Included in the packets was the pole petition for Johnson Street and recommendations from relevant departments. Paul Saffler from National Grid was present to answer any questions regarding the petition. Mr. Saffler indicated that the second pole was needed to brace the current pole. The Board requested pictures of the site and more information on how it would look once installed. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to close the public hearing to receive comments on proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Johnson Street. Vote approved 5-0. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen continue the matter of the National Grid Pole Petition #22825255-Johnson Street until December 5, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS Vote to sign easements At the meeting on August 29, 2016, the Board voted to amend easements granted to the Town by owners of 32 Boston Hill Road, 10 Boston Street and 45 Boston Street. The amendments are needed to correct the scope and area of the easements that were originally granted in 2010. 32 Boston Hill Road In order to correct the scope and area of the easement, the Board released the original easement and granted a new easement with the correct scope and area. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen sign the Release of Easement for 32 Boston Hill Road and accept and sign the Grant of Easement for 32 Boston Hill Road from Francis and Sharon Devan, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. 10 Boston Street This easement was amended to limit the scope to the installation and maintenance of the sewer line, removing allowance for the area to be used as a public way. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen accept and sign the Amended Easement for 10 Boston Street, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. 45 Boston Street This easement was being released because it is not needed as the sewer line does not run over the property. Norman and Maria Hawley, owners of 45 Boston Street, were present to sign the release. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen sign the Release of Easement for 45 Boston Street, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Appointments The following appointments were recommended by the appointment subcommittee: Sustainability Committee-John David Dishaw Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen appoint John David Dishaw to the Sustainability Committee through June 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Council on Aging-Joseph McCarthy Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen appoint Joseph McCarthy to the Council on Aging through June 30, 2019. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 14, 2016 3 Commission on Disability Issues-Brenda Savary Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen appoint Brenda Savary to the Commission on Disability Issues through June 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Cable TV Advisory Committee- Shane Woodruff Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Shane Woodruff to the Cable TV Advisory Committee through June 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Request of Festival Committee to use the Town Common from 4:00PM to 7:00PM on Sunday, November 27, 2016 for the Official Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration Included in the packets was a request from the Festival Committee to use the common for their annual Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 4:00PM-7:00PM. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues. Jeff Coco, chair of the Festival Committee was present to answer any questions. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common for the Official Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, November 27, 2016 from 4:00PM-7:00PM. Vote approved 5-0. of the Town Bylaw The Town Manager explained that the town bylaw, voted in many years ago, requires undergrounding of . Mr. Maylor was seeking the Boards approval to move forward with that project. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen in accordance with Chapter 170 of the Town Bylaw. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests one day wine and malt licenses for Onstagers Performances at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on the following dates and times: Thursday, November 17, 2016 from 6:00PM-11:00PM Friday, November 18, 2016 from 6:00PM-11:00PM Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 1:00PM-5:00PM Saturday, November 19, 2016 from 6:00PM-11:00PM Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the four one day wine and malt licenses for Merrimack ththth College for Onstagers Performances on November 17, 18, and 19, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS Request of NAPD for stop signs (tabled from November 1, 2016) Included in the packets was a revised recommendation from the Police Department regarding the stops sign request submitted at the last meeting. The police are no longer requesting the remaining stops signs at this time. They will monitor the area for six months to conduct a traffic study. Appointment to Board of Registrars (tabled from November 1, 2016) Included in the packets was a letter from CJ Gangi, chair of the Republican Town Committee, with the names of three candidates for the Board to choose from for the Board of Registrars. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen appoint Alexandra Mezzina to the Board of Registrars for a term ending June 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 14, 2016 4 NEW BUSINESS None PUBLIC COMMENT Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw gave a summary of the early voting process for the recent election. The Board thanked Ms. Bradshaw for all her hard work during the election. Included in the packets were the following monthly reports: Fire Department Overdose Report Police Department Job posting/vacancy log-Human Resources Capital Projects-Assistant Town Manager Library Senior Center Report It Building Department Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, informed the Board that the contract for the DPW building has been signed and work will start November 28, 2016. Ask the manager The Town Manager was asked about the status of the textile recycling. Although there are enough household to begin, a question has arisen as to whether the company that will be providing the service comply with prevailing wage. ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson to adjourn the meeting at 8:45p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes of November 1, 2016 Personnel Policy National grid petition-Middlesex Street National grid petition-Johnson Street Easements-Boston Street/Boston Hill Road Appointment memorandum Festival committee request Town bylaw-chapter 170 Monthly reports % of General Fund Budget Job Posting/Vacancy Log November 28, 2016 Date Position Department Hiring Status Posted Manager 11/17/16 Assistant Town Accounting Lyne Savage Resumes being received and reviewed. Accountant Advertised in Sunday Eagle Tribune on 11/20 & 11/27/16 and posted on Monster.com for 30 days. 10/11/16 Part Time Public Works Tim Willett Hired Michael Sifferlen effective 12/5/16. Building Steve Foster Resumes received, interviews scheduled Custodian beginning on 11/10/16. Advertised in Eagle Tribune and Monster, receiving resumes. 10/6/16 Social Programs Youth & Rick Gorman Hired Michael Uttley effective 12/6/16. Coordinator Recreation Resumes received, interviews to begin week Services of 11/7/16. Posted on Town website, to be advertised in the Eagle Tribune on 10/9/16 and on Monster.com for 30 days. 6/7/16 Teen Librarian Stevens Kathleen Ongoing interviews of candidates who applied Memorial Keenan for other library positions but were not hired Library but are qualified for this position. Reviewing resumes on file. Hired individual pending satisfactory reference checks. Candidate withdrew to accept employment elsewhere with more hours and benefits. Four direct applications received, 10 others who applied for other positions asked if interested in this position and three were added to the pool for consideration. Reviewing resumes on file. Candidate offered position declined due to better offer from another employer. Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and, Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site, NH Librarians site and Simmons College.