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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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