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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES January 9, 2017
CALL TO ORDER:
ChairmanRichard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:02PM at the Town
Hall 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 6
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 December 19, 2016. Vote approved 4-0-1. Selectman Watson abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Recycling pick up complaints (taken out of order)
The Board discussed the complaints being received about recycling not being picked up on time in certain
neighborhoods. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, explained that trash and recycling are different. For
trash, the Town has a contract with the vendor and they have been notified their contract is not being
renewed. For recycling, the Town does not have a contract with the vendor. As part of the permitting
process for their facility, TBI agreed to pick up recycling and therefore TBI has the contract with the
recycling vendor. The town does not have the ability to terminate the recycling contract. The Board
requested the Town Manager once again contact TBI to try to resolve the issues.
Update from state legislators
Chairman Vaillancourt thanked the delegation for the work they have done for the town in the past. State
-Ives and Bruce
Tarr gave an update on the state budget and asked the board for their priorities. The Board indicated their
priorities were: increasing local aid, increasing the CPA match, overhaul of 40B, affordable housing for
seniors, addressing the new marijuana law and the opioid issue, and keeping Berry Pond open.
Other communications and announcements
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, announced that town will be moving forward with textile recycling and it
should begin early summer.
PUBLIC HEARING:
National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition-Abbot Street
This public hearing was continued from 12/19/16.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to reopen the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition for Abbot
Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Paulo Saffler from National Grid presented the petition. John Borgesi, Town Engineer, explained the
revised plan prepared by the Department of Public Works and agreed to by National Grid.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to close the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition for Abbot
Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen
approve National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition #22301972-Abbot Street as
revised by the Department of Public Works. Vote approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Accept donations
Rosemary Smedile thanked Heavenly Donuts, Joe Fish and the Gangi Family for their donations of food
for the holiday breakfast. The Board also thanked Harold McPhee for donating his time to help with the
breakfast.
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$100 gift card from North Andover Merchants Associa
$100 from James and Maria Rosati to the Police Department
$500 from Elizabeth Armstrong to the Fire Department
$250 from Elizabeth Armstrong to the Police Department
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to accept all donations presented.
Vote approved 5-0.
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.
Request of Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. for change of manager from Yung Wan Ng to Sam Lei
Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. has applied for a change of manager from Yung Wan Ng to Sam Lei. Police
had no issues with the change of manager. Sam Lei was present to answer any questions.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the change of manager for Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. from
Yung Wan Ng to Sam Lei. 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:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
Mr. Maylor stated that the superintendent presented her recommended budget at the last School
Committee meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Stan Limpert of 43 Stonecleave Road stated that consistent funding of Chapter 70 and circuit breaker are
extremely important and hoped the legislators would help with that.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at
9:10p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
_______________________________
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of 12/19/16
Update from Senator Tarr
National Grid petition
Donation memorandum
Hokkaido application
Job posting/vacancy log
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, JANUARY 9, 2017
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. December 19, 2016 Open Session Minutes, as written
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Update from state legislators
B. Recycling pick up complaints
V. PUBLIC HEARING
A. National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition-Abbott Street (continued from 12/19/16)
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Accept donations:
1. $75 gift card from Market Basket
2. $100 gift card from North Andover Merchants Association for t
3. $100 from James and Maria Rosati to the Police Department
4. $500 from Elizabeth Armstrong to the Fire Department
5. $250 from Elizabeth Armstrong to the Police Department
VII. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
A. Request of Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc. for change of manager from Yung Wan Ng to Sam Lei
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX. NEW BUSINESS
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI.
A. Job posting/vacancy log
B.
XII. NEXT MEETING DATE
January 23, 2017
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES December 19, 2016
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:07PM at the Town
Hall Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile,
Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant
Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Tracy Watson was absent.
Approximately 15 members of the public were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Eagle Scout Anant Shah led the pledge of allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of December 5, 2016 Vote approved 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Licensing Chairman Phil DeCologero read a notice that is being sent to all liquor license holders.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Anant Shah requests approval of Eagle Scout project to build a gazebo at the Stevens Estate
Anant Shah from Troop 87 presented his Eagle Scout project for approval by the Board. The project is to
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen
approve the Eagle Scout project of Anant Shah, as presented, and waive any building permit fees.
Vote approved 4-0.
Vote to sign conservation restriction for North Andover Boxford Realty Trust (Leonard)
Included in the packets was the conservation restriction and memorandum of understanding for the
property located at 997 Dale Street. Vanessa Johnson-Hall, Assistant Director of Land Conservation at
Essex County Greenbelt presented the information regarding the restriction. The purchase of the property
using Community Preservation Funds was approved at the last town meeting.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
sign the Conservation Restriction for 997 Dale Street and the Memorandum of Understanding with
the Essex County Greenbelt Association, Inc., as presented. Vote approved 4-0.
Town Manager Recommended FY2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan
The Town Manager presented his Recommended FY2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan. Per Chapter
9, Section 5-1 of the Town Charter, the Board of Selectmen has 30 days to act on the CIP and forward to
the Finance Committee once approved. It is recommended the Board accept the CIP as submitted
reserving the right to make any changes at future meetings. The most notable item is the revision to the
Facilities Master Plan which adds funding for the kindergarten facility.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen
accept the FY2018-2022 Capital Improvement Plan reserving the right to make changes as
additional information becomes available and to forward the document to the Finance Committee
for their review. Vote approved 4-0.
evChairman Vaillancourt explained the
process for evaluating the Town Manager and praised Mr. Maylor for another great year.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen
Vote approved 4-0.
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Accept donations of gym equipment valued at $300 from Dr. Michael Shannon and a treadmill valued at
$300 from Christine Maloof to be used at the Fire Department
The Board was asked to accept the donations of gym equipment and a treadmill to the Fire Department.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donation of gym equipment from Dr. Michael Shannon and the donation of a treadmill
from Christine Maloof to be used by the Fire Department. Vote approved 4-0.
Accept donation from Brooks School of COPsync911 program valued at $3,000
Brooks School has asked the Police Department to use the COPsync911 program which works with their
on campus software for emergency situations. Brooks has agreed to cover the cost of the program for the
next five years, at $600 per year.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donation from Brooks School of the COPSsync911 program. Vote approved 4-0.
Request to surplus gym equipment-Fire Department
Fire Chief William McCarthy submitted a memorandum requesting the board surplus gym equipment.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of Fire Chief William McCarthy to surplus equipment per his memorandum to
the Town Manager dated December 2, 2016. Vote approved 4-0.
Appointments
Gail Armondino-Cultural Council
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Gail Armondino to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2018. Vote approved 4-
0.
Katelyn Derby-Council on Aging
Katelyn Derby withdrew her request to serve on the Council on Aging as she cannot commit to the
morning meetings.
Carol Bradstreet of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation requests permission to use Drummond Playground on
Saturday, May 20, 2017 from 7:30AM to 3:00PM for the annua
Included in the packets was a request from Carol Bradstreet of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to use
Drummond Playground
Fibr
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to use Drummond Park on Saturday, May
Vote approved 4-0.
Request of the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation to reduce the 120 day notice period to 60
days for DCR purchase of 1669, 1735 and 1849 Salem Street
The MA Department of Conservation and Recreation is purchasing property located at 1669, 1735 and
1849 Salem Street. The property owner would like to complete the sale as soon as possible so the DCR
is asking the Board to reduce the 120 day notice requirement to 60 days.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation to reduce
the notice period for their purchase of 1669, 1735 and 1849 Salem Street from 120 days to 60 days.
Vote approved 4-0.
PUBLIC HEARING
National Grid removal of public shade trees
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to open a public hearing on
removal of public shade trees. Vote approved 4-0.
Included in the packets were materials provided by National Grid for the removal of several public shade
trees on Johnson, Salem and Sutton Hill Road. The Department of Public Works has reviewed the
request and recommends removal of all the trees.
Neil Doran, arborist for National Grid and Nash Degarmo, , explained that the
trees need to be remove so they can replace the poles. Mr. Maylor questioned the need to remove two
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trees that appeared to be healthy but were on the list. Mr. Doran agreed to remove those trees from the
list. He also indicated that National Grid would grind the stumps that were not in wooded areas and will
be replacing some of the trees.
Karen and Getty Busanovich of 249 Rea Street asked for the trees to be replaced at the park so people
will not park on the grass.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close the public hearing on
public shade trees. Vote approved 4-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of National Grid to remove the public shade trees presented with the
exception of the trees listed at 542 and 1044 Salem Street and contingent upon National Grid
providing an adequate replacement plan approved by the Director of the Department of Public
Works, and grinding all stumps that are not in wooded areas. Vote approved 4-0.
National Grid and Verizon New England Joint Pole Petition-Abbot Street
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to open the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition for Abbot
Street. Vote approved 4-0.
Paul Sathler from National Grid presented information about the removal of the pole in the center of
Abbot Street. National Grid is proposing two poles be installed on Abbot Street to replace the pole in the
center of the road.
Michael Demers of 384 Johnson Street stated he is worried the location of one of the poles is in front of
his stone wall and that the wall will be damaged when the hole is dug for the pole.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to continue the public hearing
to receive comments on proposed National Grid and Verizon New England Pole Petition for Abbot
Street until January 9, 2017. Vote approved 4-0.
National Grid Pole Petition-Raleigh Tavern Lane
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Raleigh Tavern Lane. Vote
approved 4-0.
Paul Sathler of National Grid presented the information regarding their pole petition for Raleigh Tavern
Lane. These are underground conduits.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart to close the public hearing to
receive comments on proposed National Grid Pole Petition for Raleigh Tavern Lane. Vote
approved 4-0.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen
approve National Grid Pole Petition #21173687-Raleigh Tavern Lane as presented. Vote approved
4-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 4-0.
License Renewals for Calendar Year 2017
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve and renew the licenses for all of the establishments
Hokkaido Restaurant, Inc., which approval is contingent upon receipt of a Certificate of Inspection
by December 31, 2016. Vote approved 4-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of China Blossom, 946 Osgood Street to
hol service to end at 1:00 a.m. Vote
approved 4-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 4-0.
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OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Stan Limpert of Stonecleave Road thanked the Town Manager and the Board for the great financial work
over the last several years.
Included in the packet were the monthly reports from various departments.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to adjourn the meeting at 9:15
p.m. Vote approved 4-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
_______________________________
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of 1/5/16
Notice to license holders
Eagle Scout project request
Conservation Restriction
Capital Improvement Plan
Town Manager performance evaluation
Donation letter to fire department
Donation letter to police department
Surplus request
Appointment memorandum
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation request
DCR request
National Grid request to remove public shade trees
National Grid Pole Petition-Abbot Street
National Grid Pole Petition- Raleigh Tavern Lane
License renewals
Request to extend hours-China Blossom
Monthly reports-Overdose
Fire
Police
Building
Legal
Job posting
Report It
Senior Center
Library
And
ProposedJ.O.PoleLocations
VerizonNewEngland,Inc.
ExistingJ.O.PoleLocations
ExistingPoleLocationToBeRemoved
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
January 3, 2017
Date Position Department Hiring Status
Posted Manager
N/A Intern Town Manager Andrew Graduate student to be interviewed from
Maylor
Administration with anticipated start date of
1/17/17.
12/16/16 Department Health Brian Ad run in Eagle Tribune on 12/18 with 30
Assistant LaGrasse days on Monster.com. Resumes received and
reviewed. Internal interview conducted on
12/30/16, external interviews to be conducted
week of 1/9.
12/12/16 Director of Public Works Andrew Receiving resumes. Ad run in Eagle Tribune
Public Works Maylor on 12/11/16, posted on Monster.com for 30
days and posted on MMA for 30 days.
6/7/16Teen 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.