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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-16 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES October 16, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Phil DeCologero called the meeting to order at 7:04PM 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. 11 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Open Session Minutes of September 25, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Update on Open Meeting Law-Joyce Bradshaw (taken out of order) Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, updated the Board about changes to the Open Meeting Law. Master Plan Process Update-RKG Associates Craig Seymour from RKG Associates and Community and Economic Development Director, Eric Kfoury, updated the Board on the Master Plan Process. Board of Selectmen meeting calendar The Board was provided a revised meeting calendar with dates through June, 2018. Other communications and announcements Chairman DeCologero announced the School Committee has invited a member of the Board of Selectmen to serve on the Superintendent Search Committee. The Board will vote on their appointment at the next meeting. th working on the Amazon proposal and will overnight the packet to Amazon on October 18. Richard Vaillancourt announced the Knights on the Run and the Booster Club Casino Night are both on st October 21. CONSENT ITEMS: Joseph Huggins, Eagle Scout candidate, request at Reynolds Playground, Drummond Playground and McEvoy Field Joseph Huggins presented his request for library will be at Reynolds Playground, one at Drummond Playground and one at McEvoy Field. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen approve the installation of little free community libraries at Reynolds Playground, Drummond Playground and McEvoy Field, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Appointments Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen appoint Karen Kline to the Poet Laureate Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019, Linda Lawrence to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2019 and Sue Parke to the Festival Committee for a term ending June 30, 2018. Vote approved 5-0. th James Doucett requests permission to use streets in North Andover for the 28 annual Cambridge Sports Union rollerski race on Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM Board of Selectmen Minutes October 16, 2017 2 Included in the packets was a request from James Doucett to use streets in North Andover for the annual Cambridge Sports Union rollerski race on Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. The race route is Milk Street to Johnson Street to Rea Street to Chestnut Street ending back at Milk Street. Approximately 20-30 participants are expected. All relevant town departments reviewed the request and have no issues. Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of James Doucett to use the streets in North Andover, as presented, for the Cambridge Sports Union annual rollerski race on Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM. Vote approved 5-0. The Patriotic Observance Committee requests permission to use streets in North Andover for the annual Veterans Day Parade and ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017 and to close the end of First Street at Main Street Included in the packet was a request from the Patriotic Observance Committee to hold the annual Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017 starting at 10:00AM. The Committee is also requesting permission to close the end of First Street at Main Street. All relevant departments reviewed the request and have no issues. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Patriotic Observance Committee to conduct the Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony, as presented, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 starting at 10:00AM and to close the end of First Street at Main Street. Vote approved 5-0. Request to surplus vehicle and self-contained breathing apparatus-Fire Department Included in the packet was a memorandum from Fire Chief William McCarthy to surplus a vehicle and self-contained breather apparatus. The items will either be auctioned or traded in. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Fire Chief William McCarthy to surplus a 2000 Ford Econoline bucket truck, 20 Scott SCBA harnesses, 27 Scott air bottles and 14 AV2000 Scott SCBA masks. Vote approved 5-0. Carol Bradstreet of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation requests use of Drummond Park on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 7:30AM-3:00PM for the Great Strides Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis Included in the packet was a request from Carol Bradstreet of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to use Drummond Park at Strides: A Walk to Cure Cystic Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to use Drummond Park on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 7:30AM to 3: Walk to Cure -0. Glen Alt, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, requests a waiver of all permit fees for the installation of a generator at the Holly Ridge sewer pump station Included in the packet was a request from Glen Alt, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, requesting a waiver of the permit fee for the installation of the new generator at the Holly Ridge sewer pump station. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen waive all permit fees for the installation of the new generator at the Holly Ridge sewer pump station. Vote approved 5-0. Fiscal 2019 Budget Policy Statement In accordance with the Town Charter, Chapter 9-2-n or before the first day of November of each year, the Board of Selectmen, after consulting with the Town Manager, shall issue a policy statement relating to the budget for the ensuing fiscal year. The statement shall establish the outer limits of possible bud The budget policy statement was developed by the Board and Town strategic planning meeting. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen approve the FY19 Budget Policy Statement as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 16, 2017 3 Winter parking ban Included in the packets was the proposed winter parking ban. After discussions with the Police Chief and Director of Public Works, the Town Manager recommended the ban begin on January 2, 2018 and end on stth March 15, 2018. In the past the ban has run from December 1 through February 28. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen adopt the Winter Parking Ban effective January 2, 2018 at 12:01AM through March 15, 2018. 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. Kristi Hale of the North Andover Foundation for Education requests a one day wine and malt license for a fundraising dinner at Brooks School on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM and requests a waiver of the fee Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Kristi Hale of the North Andover Foundation for Education for a one day wine and malt license for a fundraiser on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 6:30PM-10:30PM at Brooks School. Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting as licensing commissioners waive the fee for a one day license for the North Andover Foundation for Education. Vote approved 5-0. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests five one day wine and malt licenses for the following events: Groundbreaking at North Campus Pavilion on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 3:30PM to 8:30 PM Theater concession at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM Macktobertfest Celebration at the Cullen Ave Tent/Deegan Hall Lawn on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 3:30PM to 7:30PM Theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM Interdisciplinary Institute Reception at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners approve the five one day wine and malt licenses for events at Merrimack College, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Michele and Paul Anderson request a one day wine and malt license for a baby shower in the tent at Smolak Farms on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Michele and Paul Anderson for a one day wine and malt license for a baby shower in the tent at Smolak Farms from 11:00AM to 3:00PM on October 22, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: Commercial marijuana discussion Chairman DeCologero began with public comment related to the commercial marijuana issue. Charles Salisbury of Johnson Street, stated he believed the town waited too long to address the issue and asked the Board to think about what they want North Andover to represent. since regulations have not been released and they are not scheduled to be released until March. In response to a question from Selectman Smedile, Suzanne Egan, Town Counsel, indicated that there would be no legal issues if the Board decided to take the items up at different times. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, indicated that although there are no issues legally, for the purposes of the Planning Board process, the Board may not want to wait to vote on whether they want to limit or prohibit any of the five commercial marijuana establishments. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 16, 2017 4 With regard to marijuana retailer, all Board members indicated they would not be in favor of any marijuana retailers. With regard to manufacturing and cultivation, Selectmen Nobile would be open to allowing it because North Andover could become a hub for innovation. Selectmen Kean indicated she does not want to see a ban on manufacturing, cultivation or laboratory. Manager to provide further information for their next meeting. Selectmen Smedile stated that she is opposed to allowing an independent testing laboratory because the Federal government does not allow it. Town Counsel, Suzanne Egan, clarified that this issue is completely separate from Federal laboratory licensing. This decision is strictly under state law. Attorney Egan also indicated that the Board can limit the number of licenses. NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: Stan Limpert, 43 Stonecleave Road, thanked all the volunteers that helped at the Farmers Market. Anne Gleason, 28 Bradstreet Road, asked the Board to consult with someone with experience in addiction counseling prior to making a decision on allowing marijuana businesses in town. Job posting/vacancy log Included in the packet was the job posting/vacancy log provide by Human Resources. There were no questions. ADJOURNMENT: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 9:37PM. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes of September 25, 2017 BOS meeting schedule Eagle Scout project request Appointment memorandum Rollerski race request Parade request Memorandum from Fire Chief Cystic Fibrosis walk request Memorandum from Glen Alt FY2019 Budget Policy Statement Winter parking ban License request-NA Foundation for Education License request-Merrimack College License request-Anderson Memorandum from Town Counsel Job posting/vacancy log 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, OCTOBER 16, 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. September 25, 2017 Open Session Minutes, as written IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Master Plan Process Update-RKG Associates B. Update on Open Meeting Law-Joyce Bradshaw C. Board of Selectmen meeting calendar V. CONSENT ITEMS A. Joseph Huggins, Eagle Scout candidate, McEvoy Field B. Appointments 1. Poet Laureate Committee-Karen Kline 2. Council on Aging-Linda Lawrence 3. Festival Committee-Sue Parke th C. James Doucett requests permission to use streets in North Andover for the 28 annual Cambridge Sports Union rollerski race on Sunday, November 5, 2017 from 9:30AM to 11:00AM D. The Patriotic Observance Committee requests permission to use streets in North Andover for the annual Veterans Day Parade and ceremony on Saturday, November 11, 2017 and to close the end of First Street at Main Street E. Request to surplus vehicle and self-contained breathing apparatus-Fire Department F. Carol Bradstreet of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation requests use of Drummond Playground on Saturday, May 19, 2018 from 7:30AM-3:00PM for the Great Strides Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis G. Glen Alt, Water Treatment Plant Superintendent, requests a waiver of all permit fees for the installation of a generator at the Holly Ridge sewer pump station H. 2019 Budget Policy Statement I. Winter parking ban VI. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. Kristi Hale of the North Andover Foundation for Education requests a one day wine and malt license for a fundraising dinner at Brooks School on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM and requests a waiver of the fee B. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests five one day wine and malt licenses for the following events: 1. Groundbreaking at North Campus Pavilion on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 from 3:30PM to 8:30 PM 2. Theater concession at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM 3. Macktobertfest Celebration at the Cullen Ave Tent/Deegan Hall Lawn on Saturday, October 28, 2017 from 3:30PM to 7:30PM 4. Theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Sunday, October 29, 2017 from 6:30PM to 10:30PM 5. Interdisciplinary Institute Reception at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Monday, October 30, 2017 from 5:00PM to 8:30PM C. Michele and Paul Anderson request a one day wine and malt license for a baby shower in the tent at Smolak Farms on Sunday, October 22, 2017 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM VII. OLD BUSINESS A. Commercial Marijuana discussion VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PUBLIC COMMENT X. T A. Job posting/vacancy log B. XI. NEXT MEETING DATE Monday, October 30, 2017 XII. ADJOURNMENT 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 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 25, 2017 nd CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Phil DeCologero called the meeting to order at 7:30PM in the 2 Floor Conference Room at Town Hall. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Phil DeCologero, Clerk Regina Kean, Chris Nobile, Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt, Town Manager Andrew Maylor and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. No members of the public were in attendance. NEW BUSINESS: The Board discussed the following items as part of the Strategic Planning Session for FY2019. No votes were taken. Finance The Board stressed the need to develop a budget which is structurally balanced, adhering to the financial reserve policies adopted by the Board and Finance Committee in 2015. The Board also discussed developing a long term strategy for Stevens Estate and Osgood Hill. Economic Development The Board wants to continue to focus on bringing new businesses to North Andover and revitalize the downtown area. In addition, explore ways to make it easier to open a business in North Andover. The Board discussed working with Merrimack College to help find ways to promote North Andover. Neighborhood Enhancement The Board will continue its commitment to expanding and enhancing active open space and accelerate the Playground Improvement Plan funded by Community Preservation. The Town Manager indicated the design for the Middle School Field redevelopment should be completed this year. The Board asked for a plan to be developed for repair to existing sidewalks and adding new sidewalks in certain areas to improve pedestrian safety and provide walkable access to businesses. The Board ask the Town Manager to develop and fund a street tree replacement program. Community Development The Board and Town Manager agreed that the Town should hire a mental health/social services community support. The Board indicated its desire to continue to find ways to take advantage of the opportunities available by being designated a Green Community. Public Safety The Board asked the Town Manager to focus on ensuring that public safety employees have the sufficient training and equipment to adequately perform their jobs. Government Philosophy has begun. The Board asked that a tracking system for annual departmental budget goals be developed. The Board indicated they want to see all boards and committees be process driven, technology enabled, consistent and transparent. ADJOURNMENT: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 10:00PM. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes September 25, 2017 2 Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board Town of North Andover Board of Selectmen Meeting Schedule Monday, October 30, 2017 Monday, November 13, 2017 Monday, December 4, 2017 Monday, December 18, 2017 Monday, January 8, 2018 Monday, January 22, 2018 Monday, February 12, 2018 Monday, February 26, 2018 Monday, March 12, 2018 Wednesday, March 28, 2018 Monday, April 9, 2018 Monday, April 23, 2018 Tuesday, May 15, 2018 (Annual Town Meeting) Monday, June 4, 2018 Monday, June 18, 2018 Please note all meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and will be held at North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover. A notice will be posted at Town Hall and the Town of North Andover Website under the Municipal Calendar Section and the Public Notice Section. The Chair may call additional meetings if necessary. If you have any questions, please contact Laurie A. Burzlaff at 978-688-9510 or e-mail at lburzlaff@northandoverma.gov. Town of North Andover Fiscal Year 2019 Budget Policy Statement Board of Selectmen Phil DeCologero, Chairman Regina Kean Chris Nobile Rosemary Connelly Smedile Richard M. Vaillancourt Town Manager Andrew W. Maylor October 16, 2017 Overview The North Andover Charter (section 9-2-3) requires that the Board of Selectmen, after consultation with the Town Manager, issue a Budget Policy Statement budget (FY19 - July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019). The Charter states that the policy statement shall establish the outer limits of possible budget growth for the town. The financial resources identified in this report are preliminary and will be revised, as necessary during the budget process. Budget Policy Objectives and Strategic Goals The financial constraints which existed in the first decade of this century have been replaced with an environment of relative fiscal stability, especially during the past four years. The FY19 commitment to the -North Andover agenda predicated on sustainability and stewardship. Contained within those Fundamentals are priorities established by the Board of Selectmen as part of their strategic planning process. The primary focus of the Fundamentals, assuming these priorities, includes: Financial - and advancing responsible reserve policies that str to act on pressing needs while protecting against the impacts of economic downturns that could threaten municipal services delivery and the viability of the Town government. The Town will continue to develop annual budgets which are structurally balanced and continue to a Five Year Capital Improvement Plan that focuses on reducing the risk of deferred maintenance while managing the impact that debt service can have on the operating budget. Additionally, the Board remains committed to developing a long term strategy for the use and/or reuse of the Stevens Estate, support buildings, and Osgood Hill. Economic Development further supporting the Town through an aggressive agenda that seeks to attract new revenue in a variety of forms, including property tax, auto excise tax and building inspection fees. The Town will work with Merrimack College to develop a students and their families can provide to the local economy. The Board will continue to implement strategies to revitalize the downtown area and attract new businesses while piloting new initiatives to reduce barriers to locating a business in Town, such as group inspections and expanding the technical review committee process. Neighborhood Enhancement continually producing improvements in each and every neighborhood of the Town by updating infrastructure through a functioning Capital Improvement Program, cleaning streets, enhancing open space, and tackling and resolving long-standing problems. The Town will accelerate the Playground Master Plan by completing both Phases 4 and 5 (Carl Thomas and Reynolds) in FY19. The goal for subsequent years is to renovate two playgrounds per year, which would allow the Town to complete the Playground Master Plan in seven years instead of eleven. In addition, the Town will develop a plan to replace existing sidewalks which are in poor condition and add new sidewalks, with strategic partners when possible (i.e. MassDot), in areas which can improve pedestrian safety and/or connect pedestrians to local businesses. The Town will also develop and fund a street tree replacement and augmentation program. Community Development fully encouraging partnerships between Town government and governmental entities, the business community, non-profit leaders, neighborhood groups and individual residents, in order to support a broad array of programs and initiatives that may or may not be Town- promote the advancement of its families and individual residents over a broad range of human needs, including, but not limited to, affordable housing, health care, education and job training. In FY19, the Town will hire a full time mental health/social services professional to address a wide range of resident needs, serving as a conduit for assisting residents in accessing services in areas such as substance abuse, mental health support, elder shut-in, and homelessness. In addition to replacing all town owned street lights with energy efficient LED lights, the Board will continue to explore ways to take advantage of the opportunities provided by being designated a Green Community. Public Safety constantly improving upon the protection of the public and its property by initiating policy and providing the necessary resources, be it training, staffing or equipment, to effectively carry- emergency management agencies. The Board will focus on ensuring that all public safety employees have the sufficient training and equipment to adequately perform their jobs. This would include both capital and operating budget funded initiatives. Governmental Philosophy becoming a more open, responsive and responsible municipal government that not only hears the needs of its people, but develops and initiates efforts designed to address those needs in an honest, fair, equitable, accountable and cost-effective manner, while never sacrificing good government for the benefit of those whose goals run counter to that of a pro-North Andover agenda. In FY19, the Town will complete the codification and digitation of the general and zoning bylaws. The Town will develop a tracking system for annual departmental budget goals which would allow for management reporting and integration in the annual budget development process. The Town is committed to working with division directors and department heads on succession planning and mentoring of new management staff. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Phil DeCologero, Chairman TEL. (978) 688-9510 Regina Kean FAX (978) 688-9556 Chris Nobile www.northandoverma.gov Rosemary Connelly Smedile Richard Vaillancourt TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER NOTICE TO MOTORISTS ALL NIGHT WINTER PARKING BAN WILL GO INTO EFFECT ON JANUARY 2, 2018, AT 12:01 AM In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 22, of the General Laws, the following parking regulation shall go into effect on January 2, 2018. 1. On or after the effective date of this ORDER, no person, except in the event of an emergency, shall park or permit any vehicle to remain unattended on any street or way in the Town of North Andover between the hours of 12:00 from JANUARY 2, 2018 through MARCH 15, 2018. The Selectmen reserve the right to continue the ban past March 15, 2018 if the need arises. Parking on sidewalks at any time during the year, including the period of this ORDER is not permitted, except as noted below in section 2b. 2a. During the period of this ORDER, parking is allowed so that two tires are within 12 inches of the curb or sidewalk and a minimum of twenty feet away from an intersection or ten feet from fire hydrant, on the following streets, as indicated below. Stonington Street: Parking on even side only Saunders Street: Parking on odd side only Lincoln Street: Parking on even side only Perry Street: Parking on even side only Church Street: Parking on odd side only Ashland Street: Parking on odd side only Annis Street: Parking on even side only Thorndike Road (from Sutton Street to Troy Road): Parking on odd side only Marblehead Street (from Union Street to Middlesex Street): Parking on odd side only Union Street (from Beverly Street to Marblehead Street): Parking on even side only Norman Road: Parking on even side only Stevens Street (400 block): Parking on odd side only 2b. During the period of the ORDER parking is allowed so that two tires are within 12 inches of the curb or sidewalk and a minimum of twenty feet away from an intersection or ten feet from a fire hydrant on the even side of Beverly Street from Middlesex to Union and on the odd side from Union Street to the Dead End. (No parking on either side of Beverly from Dana Street to Middlesex Street.) The sidewalk on the odd side of Beverly Street from Middlesex to Union Street is closed during the period of this ORDER. Residents may park on this sidewalk so long as no part of the vehicle is on the roadway. 3. Any violation of this ORDER shall be punished by a fine of $25.00. 4. No parking will be allowed in municipal parking lots for more than 48 hours. Vehicles in violation will be towed at 6. No snow or ice shall be deposited upon any portion of a way open to public travel. Per order of the North Andover Board of Selectmen Job Posting/Vacancy Log October 11, 2017 Date Position Department Hiring Manager Status Posted 10/5/17 Staff Planner Planning Jean Enright Posted internally and on town social media, Monster.com, will be advertised in the Sunday Eagle Tribune on 10/15/17. 8/30/17 District Director of Veterans Cathy Darby The screening committee recommend 3 Veterans Services finalists to the town manager for second interviews. Posted internally and on town social media, Monster.com, posted on MA VSO website. Receiving resumes most not veterans, however 5 applicants meet requirements. A screening committee was formed and interviews will be coordinated. 8/28/17 NAPS Media Stevens Kathleen Keenan One new resume received from a qualified Specialist/Librarian Memorial applicant, waiting for feedback from school Library before inviting to interview. Posted internally and on town social media, posted on other websites; Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, Mass Commission of Library Commissioners, Simmons College and New Hampshire Librarians. One applicant withdrew and the other did not meet the qualifications, will modify the posting and repost. 8/28/17 Reserve Firefighter NAFD Chief McCarthy The process is ongoing. Interviews are scheduled for 9/25/17. Background checks were completed. Six of the 8 eligible candidates signed the certification roster and completed applications. 7/17/17 Page Stevens Kathleen Keenan Posted internally and on town social media Memorial and Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. Library