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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-25 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 25, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Phil DeCologero called the meeting to order at 6:03PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Phil DeCologero, Clerk Regina Kean, Licensing Chairman, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Chris Nobile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. 4 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to approve the Open Session Minutes of September 18, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Update from Sustainability Committee Andrew Mitchee, discussed the goals and initiatives of the committee. Commercial marijuana Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, provided the Board with a memorandum from Town Counsel regarding the commercial marijuana law. CONSENT ITEMS: Request of Dan Pas to hold the MDA Boot Drive at the roundabout at the Town Common Dan Pas of the North Andover Firefighters Union submitted a request for permission to hold their annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 9:00AM until 2:00PM. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Dan Pas to use the roundabout at the Town Common for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive from 9:00AM to 2:00PM on September 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Direasking the Board to accept ongoing donations of food from Stop and Shop. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of non-perishable food items from Stop and Shop to the Senior Center. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Richard Davenport d/b/a 495 Auto Gallery Inc. requests a class II license at 17 Massachusetts Avenue Mr. Davenport withdrew his application so no action was needed. Amy Hoffenberg of Merrimack College requests 3 one day wine and malt licenses for theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on September 28 and 29, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM and October 19, 2017 from 6:30PM to 11:30PM Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as licensing commissioners, approve the three one day wine and malt licenses for Merrimack College for events at the Rogers Center for the Arts on September 28, 2017, September 29, 2017 and October 19, 2017, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes September 25, 2017 2 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None Monthly reports Included in the packets were the following monthly reports: Fire Department, Overdose Report, Police Department, Job posting/vacancy log, Capital Projects, IT, Senior Center, Building, Library and Textile Recycling. There were no questions. ADJOURNMENT: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to adjourn the meeting at 7:30p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Presentation from Sustainability Committee Memorandum- commercial marijuana Memorandum- boot drive Memorandum- food donation Memorandum- class II license Memorandum- Merrimack College Fire Department report Opiate report Police Department report Job posting/vacancy log Capital Projects report IT report Senior Center report Building report Library report Textile recycling report TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Phil DeCologero, Chairman TEL. (978) 688-9510 Regina Kean, Clerk FAX (978) 688-9556 Chris Nobile Rosemary Connelly Smedile Richard Vaillancourt BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2017 6:00 PM OPEN SESSION TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 120 Main Street I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 18, 2017 Open Session Minutes, as written IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Update from Sustainability Committee B. Commercial marijuana V. CONSENT ITEMS A. Request of Dan Pas to hold the MDA Boot Drive at the roundabout at the Town Common B. to the Senior Center VI. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. Richard Davenport d/b/a 495 Auto Gallery Inc. requests a class II license at 17 Massachusetts Avenue (continued from September 18, 2017) B. Amy Hoffenberg of Merrimack College requests three one day wine and malt licenses for theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on September 28 and 29, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM and October 19, 2017 from 6:30PM to 11:30PM VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PUBLIC COMMENT X. T A. Monthly Reports 1. Fire Department 2. Overdose Report 3. Police Department 4. Job posting/vacancy log 5. Capital Projects 6. IT 7. Senior Center 8. Building 9. Library 10. Textile recycling B. XI. NEXT MEETING DATE Monday, October 16, 2017 XII. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 18, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Phil DeCologero called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Phil DeCologero, Clerk Regina Kean, Licensing Chairman, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Chris Nobile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. 3 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean, to approve the Open Session Minutes of August 28, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Halloween Hours Chairman DeCologero announced Halloween trick or treat hours would be from 5:30PM to 7:30PM as recommended by Police Chief Gray. Trash and recycling update-Jim Stanford Jim Stanford, DPW Director, was present to review his memorandum regarding the new trash routes. Upcoming DPW events Included in the agenda packets were flyers for Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Day, curbside leaf pick up and Lake Cochichewick shore clean up. Other Communications and announcements rd Chairman DeCologero reminded everyone that the Fall Festival is Saturday, September 23. Andrew Maylor announced that the town, along with surrounding communities, will be submitting a proposal to Amazon in response to their Request for Proposals for their second headquarters. th is on October 13 and the money raised will go toward holiday meals and gifts for families in need. CONSENT ITEMS: Vote to approve disbursement of $300,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund to Bread & Roses Housing, Inc. for the purchase of 13 Annis Street The Affordable Housing Trust is once again partnering with Bread & Roses Housing, Inc. to purchase a property to be renovated and sold as affordable housing. Yesenia Gil, Executive Director of Bread & Roses Housing, Inc. was present to answer any questions. The Affordable Housing Trust unanimously voted to award $300,000.00 to Bread & Roses Housing, Inc. for the purpose of purchasing 13 Annis Street. Once the unit is sold to a qualified buyer, Bread & Roses will pay back the trust $120,500.00, plus the difference between the anticipated expenses and the actual expenses. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen authorize Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, to execute a Grant Agreement between the North Andover Affordable Housing Trust Fund and Bread & Roses Housing, Inc., and approve disbursement of funds from the Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $300,000.00 for the acquisition of property located at 13 Annis Street, North Andover, MA. Vote approved 5-0. Traffic related update including speed limits-Chief Gray (taken out of order) Police Chief Charles Gray was present to give an update on the traffic conditions in town. Chief Gray indicated the police department will be studying certain roads for speeding and will provide recommendations to the Board when the study is complete. Board of Selectmen Minutes September 18, 2017 2 Appointments Historical Commission James Wefers (reappointment) Sustainability Committee-ell Festival Committee-Susan Martin Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen re- appoint James Wefers to the Historical Commission for a term ending June 30, 2020, appoint and appoint Susan Martin to the Festival Committee for a term ending June 30, 2018. Vote approved 5-0. Affordable Unit Resale-1 Harvest Drive, Unit 109 (Oakridge Village/Maplewood Reserve) ordable housing unit at 1 Harvest Drive, Unit 109 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) is for sale. It was recommended the Board decline its right of first refusal. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen decline the right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 1 Harvest Drive, Unit 109 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve). Vote approved 5-0. Chairman DeCologero recused himself and left the room. Mr. Vaillancourt took over as chair. Accept donation from North Andover Merchants Association to Fire Department in the amount of $865.00 to be used for the SAFE program The North Andover Merchants Association once again donated funds to the Fire Department to be used toward the SAFE (Student Awareness Fire Education) program. The program allows the fire department to provide fire education at the schools and senior center. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $865.00 from the North Andover Merchants Association to be used for the Fire Vote approved 4-0. Chairman DeCologero returned to his seat. Transfer of van from MassDOT to the Town of North Andover to be used by Elder Services Included in the packet was senior center van that is currently leased from the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority. The Board was asked to accept the donation of the vehicle if it can be obtained from the MassDOT at no cost. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean, that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of a 2011 van currently leased by Elder Services, if it can be obtained from the MassDOT at no cost. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Requests for one day all alcohol licenses at Smolak Farms: Surprise party on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 6:00PM-10:00PM in the Barn Staff Appreciation Dinner on Thursday, October 5, 2017 from 4:00PM-8:00PM in the Tent Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Dustin Silk for an All Alcohol License for a surprise party at Smolak Farms from 6:00PM to 10:00PM on September 23, 2017 and approve the request of Michael Lombard for an All Alcohol License for staff appreciation dinner from 4:00PM to 8:00PM on October 5, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Richard Davenport d/b/a 495 Auto Gallery Inc. requests a class II license at 17 Massachusetts Avenue The applicant was not present. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, table the request of Richard Davenport d/b/a 495 Auto Gallery, Inc. for Class II license at 17 Massachusetts Avenue until the next meeting. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes September 18, 2017 3 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: Draft Welcome Guide for Boards and Committees The appointment subcommittee presented their draft of a Welcome Guide for new board and committee members. PUBLIC COMMENT: None Job posting/vacancy log Included in the packets was the job posting/vacancy log. There were no questions. ADJOURNMENT: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to adjourn the meeting at 8:07p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Halloween memorandum Recycling memorandum Hazardous Waste Day flyer Curbside leaf pick up flyer Lake Cochichewick shore clean up flyer 13 Annis Street memorandum Appointment memorandum Resale memorandum Donation memorandum Transfer of van memorandum Smolak Farm license requests Class II license request Traffic memorandum Welcome guide Job posting/vacancy log North Andover Sustainability Committee Mission Statement and Initiatives September 18, 2017 Mission Statement The North Andover Sustainability Committee serves as a resource and advocate to promote environmental sustainability for the well- being of the North Andover community. Our focus is on resource conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and promoting environmental stewardship. Key Initiatives Resource ConservationEnergy EfficiencyWaste Reduction Rain Barrels at Town Energy Promote Re-Usable SchoolsManager Shopping Bags Food Rescue at Incorporate Solar into Recycling and Schools/Restaurantsmunicipal buildings Composting at Town-Wide Cleanup Solar lighting on Schools, Businesses, playgrounds Condos Tree Re-Planting Short-Term Goals Town-wide Recycling BinsIncrease Solar Usage Longer-Term Vision Promote Town-Wide Environmental Awareness through Education, Starting with Schools Build a community space/structure for the Town Common using volunteers and re-purposed materials Work toward Becoming a Zero Waste Community Create an Energy Management Office focused on Green Communities, renewable energy, conservation, procurement & education/awareness Textile Recycling Collection - Collection - Revenue- Revenue - Current Fiscal Year Current Fiscal Year Month (lbs) (to date) Month (to date) May, 2017 8,576 8,576 $ 85.76 $ 85.76 Jun, 2017 8,050 16,626 $ 80.50 $ 166.26 Jul, 2017 4,984 4,984 $ 49.84 $ 49.84 Aug, 2017 5,683 10,667 $ 56.83 $ 106.67 Sep, 2017 Oct, 2017 Nov, 2017 Dec, 2017 Jan, 2018 Feb, 2018 Mar, 2018 Apr, 2018 May, 2018 Jun, 2018