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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-12-04 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES December 4, 2017 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Phil DeCologero called the meeting to order at 6:35PM 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. Approximately 24 members of the public were in attendance. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen enter into executive session for Reason No. 6 under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to conduct strategy session to consider the value of property-1600 Osgood Street proposed marijuana siting agreement. Chairman DeCologero declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and announced that the board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of executive session. Roll call vote: Vaillancourt-yes, Kean-yes, Smedile-yes, Nobile-yes, DeCologero-yes. Vote approved 5-0. The Board returned to the meeting room at 7:40PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to approve the Open Session Minutes of November 13, 2017 as presented. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Chairman DeCologero invited Amy Mabley, chair of the School Committee, to speak. Ms. Mabley announced that Gregg Gilligan was chosen as the new Superintendent of Schools by unanimous vote. Chairman DeCologero thanked the Festival Committee for organizing the Santa Parade, tree lighting and breakfast with Santa. Five year financial forecast Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, presented his five year financial forecast. CONSENT ITEMS: Accept MassWorks grant in the amount of $2.7 million for Route 125 corridor improvements Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen accept the MassWorks grant in the amount of $2.7 million for improvements to Route 125. Vote approved 5-0. Appointments The appointment subcommittee recommended Bryan Perry and Mark Rodgers be appointed to the OPEB Advisory Committee. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen appoint Bryan Perry and Mark Rodgers to the OPEB Advisory Committee. Vote approved 5-0. Request of Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot to use the Town Common for a menorah display from December 14, 2017 until December 21, 2017 and to use the Town Common on December 14, 2017 from 5:30pm-7:30pm for the lighting of the menorah Included in the packets was a request from Tom Duggan to use the common from December 14, 2017- December 21, 2017 for the menorah display and to hold the menorah lighting on December 14, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Mr. Duggan estimates 20 people will attend the lighting. All relevant town departments reviewed the request and have no issues. Board of Selectmen Minutes December 4, 2017 2 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Tom Duggan to use the Town Common for a menorah display from December 14, 2017 through December 21, 2017 and for the lighting of the menorah on December 14, 2017 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Affordable Unit Resale-210 Chickering Road, Unit 204A (Kittredge Crossing) lanning Association (CHAPA) notified the Town that the affordable housing unit at 210 Chickering Road, Unit 204A will be listed for sale. It was recommended the Board decline its right of first refusal. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen decline the right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 210 Chickering Road, Unit 204A (Kittredge Crossing). 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. License Renewals for Calendar Year 2018 The Board was provided with a list of establishments requesting license renewals. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners table the renewal of the licenses for North Andover Restaurant Inc. . Vote approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners table the renewal of the entertainment license for Smolak Farm. Vote approved 5-0. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve and renew the licenses for all of the establishments listed in t, except for North Andover . Vote approved 5-0. -China Blossom Phil DeCologero 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 Vote approved 5-0. 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: Frank Ragonese of 1939 Great Pond Road, asked about the subject of the executive session. Stephanie Sewade of 615 Massachusetts Avenue indicated she was unhappy with the proposal by the state (MassDOT) to expand Massachusetts Avenue and believed it would cause more accidents. Karen Lauro of 591 Massachusetts Avenue requested the state review the project with regards to injury and death. Jonathan Park of 595 Massachusetts Avenue stated he is concerned about the safety of his children walking to school. The Town Manager agreed to organize a meeting with state officials and residents to discuss the matter and report back to the Board the contents of that meeting. Residents in the area of the project will be notified of the meeting via robocall. The Board will discuss the matter further at a future meeting. Board of Selectmen Minutes December 4, 2017 3 Christopher Spanks, an employee of the Department of Public Works, expressed his dissatisfaction with the DPW and Human Resources. Dave Rand of 280 Dale Street, asked the Board to fix the Vietnam veterans memorial at the high school. The Town Manager indicated he would ask the Veterans Services Officer to work with Mr. Rand to develop a plan for repairs. The Board was provided with the job posting/vacancy log from the Human Resources Department. ADJOURNMENT: Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Chis Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 9:20p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Five Year Financial Forecast Grant memo Appointment memo Menorah request Affordable Unit resale memo License renewal memo 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, DECEMBER 4, 2017 6:30 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM* 120 Main Street Meeting Room after the Executive Session I. CALL TO ORDER II. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Executive session-M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §21(a) reason #6- to consider the value of real property-1600 Osgood Street proposed marijuana siting agreement III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. November 13, 2017 Open Session Minutes, as written V. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Five year financial forecast VI. CONSENT ITEMS A. Accept MassWorks grant in the amount of $2.7 million for Route 125 corridor improvements B. Appointments 1. Bryan Perry-OPEB Advisory Committee 2. Mark Rodgers-OPEB Advisory Committee C. Request of Tom Duggan of The Valley Patriot to use the Town Common for a menorah display from December 14, 2017 until December 21, 2017 and to use the Town Common on December 14, 2017 from 5:30PM-7:30PM for the lighting of the menorah D. Affordable Unit Resale-210 Chickering Road, Unit 204A (Kittredge Crossing) VII. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. License Renewals for Calendar Year 2018 1. Common Victualler-All Alcohol 2. Function Facility- All Alcohol 3. Restaurant-Wine & Malt 4. Club-All Alcohol 5. Special (Section 14) Wine & Malt 6. Package Store-Wine & Malt and Sunday Permit 7. Package Store-All Alcohol and Sunday Permit 8. Common Victualler 9. Class II 10. Class III 11. Automatic Amusement Device 12. Entertainment Licenses 13. Limo/Livery Licenses B. -China Blossom VIII. OLD BUSINESS IX. NEW BUSINESS X. PUBLIC COMMENT XI. T A. B. Job posting/Vacancy log XII. NEXT MEETING DATE Monday, December 18, 2017 XIII. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES November 13, 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. Approximately 40 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 30, 2017, as amended. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Swearing In- Firefighter Matt Sifferlin Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw administer the oath to Firefighter Matt Sifferlin who successfully completed his one year probationary period and graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Budget status report FY2018-Lyne Savage Finance Director, Lyne Savage, gave a status report on the FY18 budget. Power outage update Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, thanked the residents for their patience and recognized Fire Chief William McCarthy, Emergency Management Director, Jeff Coco, Police Chief Charles Gray, DPW Director James Stanford, Facilities Director Stephen Foster and Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli for their work during the outage. Mr. Maylor indicated he met with representatives from National Grid and continues to meet with senior staff to try to improve operations. The town is looking into back-up generators for traffic lights and helping the housing authority address the needs of their residents during power outages. Other Communications and announcements th Chairman DeCologero announced the housing needs workshop is on November 15 at 7:00PM, the th Master Plan Advisory Committee meets on November 16 at 7:00PM, the Santa Parade is on November thth 25 at noon and the tree lighting is November 26 at 4:30. Rosemary Smedile announced that Robert Holland and Steven Grass, state police officers from North Andover, received medals of honor. Ms. Smedile thanked the Merrimack College students that help assemble the wreaths and thanked Dan Lanen and the Patriotic Observance Committee for the Veterans Day events PUBLIC HEARING: Property Tax Classification The purpose of the hearing was to receive comments regarding classification and taxation of property according to use. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open a public hearing on property tax classification. Vote approved 5-0. Included in the packets were Garrett Boles, Chief Assessor, provided information about the classification process and responded to questions. William Carpenter, Vice President of the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, submitted a letter to the Board and asked that the tax factor for commercial properties be decreased. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to close the public hearing on property tax classification. Vote approved 5-0. The Board discussed the different percentages and impact those percentages would have on the various tax bills. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 13, 2017 2 Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen adopt a residential factor of .94646 for the purpose of classifying the FY2018 North Andover property tax rates. Vote approved 5-0. CONSENT ITEMS: Accept donation for payment of soft costs for MassWorks grant Andrew Chapin of Princeton Properties, the developer of the Forgetta Farm parcel announced his company would donate to the Town the total amount of the soft costs (engineering and design) of approximately $300,000 associated with the MassWorks grant. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation from Princeton Properties for the soft costs for the MassWorks grant project. Vote approved 5-0. Vote to recommend to North Andover Commissioner to have GLSD communicate with districts regarding sewerage spills Chairman DeCologero asked to have the GLSD communicate with districts regarding sewerage spills. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen direct the Townask the Board of Commissioners to put a policy in place which will require the GLSD to communicate with districts regarding sewerage spills. Vote approved 5-0. Request of Jim Stanford, DPW Director, to surplus vehicles and equipment Included in the packets was a request from DPW Director, Jim Stanford, to surplus a Chevrolet Trailblazer, a Bandit Chipper and a Kubota mower. All items will be traded in for new equipment. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of DPW Director Jim Stanford to surplus a 2005 Chevrolet Trailblazer, a 1994 Bandit Chipper and a 2011 Kubota mower. Vote approved 5-0. Request of Jeff Coco, Festival Committee chairman, to use the Town Common for the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM and waive all fees Jeff Coco, Chairman of the Festival Committee, was present to request permission to use the Town Common for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 4:30PM to 6:30PM. The Committee also requested the Board waive all fees. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the Festival Committee to use the Town Common for the Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 4:30PM-6:30PM and to waive all fees. Vote approved 5-0. Appointment of Brooke Paige to the Cultural Council The appointment subcommittee recommended Brooke Paige be appointed to the Cultural Council. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen appoint Brooke Paige to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2020. Vote approved 5-0. Vote to increase membership on the OPEB Advisory Committee At the request of the appointment subcommittee, the Board discussed whether they want to increase the number of people to serve on the OPEB Advisory Committee. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean that the Board of Selectmen increase the membership on the OPEB Advisory Committee from 7 to 9 by adding one more resident and one more member of the finance committee. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests five one day wine and malt licenses for the following events: Theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Thursday, November 16, 2017 from 6:30PM- 11:30PM Board of Selectmen Minutes November 13, 2017 3 Theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Friday, November 17, 2017 from 6:30PM- 10:30PM Theater concessions at the Rogers Center for the Arts on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 1:30PM- 10:30PM Interdisciplinary Institute Reception at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts on Monday, November 20, 2017 from 5:00PM-8:30PM Groundbreaking for New Welcome Center at Crowe Hall/Parking Lot A on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 3:30PM-9:30PM 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 license requests of Merrimack College for events on November 16, 17, 18, 20 and 30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0. Jeremy Jones, manager of Howling Wolf North Andover, Inc. d/b/a Howling Wolf Taqueria Express requests an all alcohol general on premise license and an entertainment license at 550 Turnpike Jeremy Jones was present to answer any questions. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Howling Wolf North Andover, Inc. d/b/a Howling Wolf Taqueria Express for an all alcohol general on premise license and an entertainment license at 550 Turnpike Street. Vote approved 5-0. 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: FY19 Budget Policy Statement Included in the packets was the final draft of the Budget Policy Statement. The statement has been NEW BUSINESS: Discussion regarding Special Town Meeting for cannabis bylaw Town Counsel, Suzanne Egan, was present to answer any questions about her memorandum regarding the recommendation of the Attorney General to hold a Special Town Meeting prior to April 1, 2017 for the general bylaw prohibiting the establishments voted on at the last meeting (marijuana retail and craft marijuana cultivator cooperative). The Board discussed the potential risk of waiting until Town Meeting in May to amend the general bylaw. Brooks Street closure Included the packets was a memorandum from DPW Director, Jim Stanford, regarding the Brook Street culvert. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, explained the issue at Brook Street and the costs involved to correct the problem. Process for waiving permit fees In response to a question from Selectman Kean, the Board discussed the process for waiving permit fees. Chairman DeCologero indicated the applicant must submit a request to waive fees prior to the event and the request will then be placed on the agenda for the Selectmen to vote on. PUBLIC COMMENT: None Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, informed the Board that Garrett Boles, Chief Assessor, was retiring as of December 8, 2017. Monthly reports Included in the packets were the departmental monthly reports. There were no questions. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 13, 2017 4 ADJOURNMENT: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 10:00p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Regina Kean, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Minutes of October 30, 2017 Budget status report Property tax classification documents Donation letter-Princeton Properties Surplus memorandum Festival Committee request Appointment memorandum Merrimack College requests Howling Wolf requests FY19 Budget Policy Statement Town counsel memorandum Brook Street memorandum Fire department report Overdose report Police department report Capital projects reports IT report Senior Center report Textile recycling report Library report TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER FINANCIAL FORECAST FISCAL YEARS 2019-2023 Andrew W. Maylor Town Manager December 4, 2017 Budget Development Process Selectmen adopt Fiscal Year Budget Calendar. Selectmen hold Strategic Planning Meeting (September 25, 2017). Selectmen approve annual Budget Policy Statement (October 16, 2017). Revenue and Fixed Cost Review Committee approves final report (November 9, 2017). Budget request packages are sent to departments (November 13, 2017). Town Manager presents Five Year Financial Forecast (December 4, 2017). Superintendent submits budget to School Committee (January 4, 2018). Departmental operating budget requests submitted to Town Manager (January 12, 2018). School Committee holds public hearing (January 25, 2018). School Committee approves school department budget (February 1, 2018). Town Manager recommends budget to Selectmen (February 12, 2018). Selectmen approve budget recommendations (February 26, 2018). Finance Committee holds meetings with Town Manager and Department representatives (February/March 2018). Finance Committee holds public hearing (April 3, 2018). Finance Committee approves its budget recommendations (No later than April 6, 2018). Town Meeting approves final budget (May 15, 2018). North Andover Mission and Vision MISSION provide for the general welfare, education and public safety of its residents. The administration of the Town fosters this commitment to community by delivering municipal services in a professional, cost-effectivemanner through prompt, courteous and equitable service is conducted with the highest level of integrity. VISION The Town of North Andover is dedicated to serving residents and to creating a community in which residents may join together for the common good. The Road to Maintaining Fiscal Stability Pushing Back against Budget Pressures Control appetite for unsustainable growth. Manage the cost of employee benefits including retirement, health insurance and workers compensation. Maintain reserves to provide the flexibility to manage unforeseen costs or reductions in revenue. Improve strategic partnerships. Continue upgrades to our infrastructure. Explore new revenue streams. Keep debt service costs under control. Use technology to reduce the cost of service delivery. JeroenDe Flander Five Year Financial Forecast Pro Forma Assumptions General Fund Revenues Based on Revenue and Fixed Cost Review Committee Approved Amounts Increase Tax Levy by 2.5%. New Growth increased to $650k for the five year period after many years at $600k. Debt Exclusion figures are actual based on the debt schedule. A significant decline of more than $1.2 million attributable to Thomson, Middle School, and Osgood Hill expiring debt. Local Receipts are assumed to increase by 3.55% in FY19 and 3.0% annually thereafter. FY19 increase mostly attributable to motor vehicle excise tax. FY19 State Aid projected to be level funded to approved FY18 State Budget amounts and increase by 2.5% in each fiscal year from FY20- FY23. Operating Transfers are assumed to increase at 2.5% annually during the five year period. Revenue Allocation by Percentage Tax LevyState AidLocal ReceiptsOther 120 4 2 3 5 2 22 22 22 5 3 100 10 11 111111 11 11 11 11 11 13 12 13 11 10 10 101011 11 11 11 80 11 11 14 13 60 40 777777 7676 72 75 7777 69 69 76 75 20 0 FY07FY08FY09FY10FY11FY12FY13FY14FY15FY16FY17FY18FY19 Five Year Financial Forecast Pro Forma Assumptions General Fund Expenses Health Insurance is assumed to increase by 2.00% for FY19 and 6.5% in FY20 and 7.0% from FY 21 through FY23. Other Personnel Benefits (primarily Retirement and Workers Comp) are projected to increase by 7.5% in FY19 and 9% in each of the following four fiscal years. The primary driver of the increase is the Retirement Appropriation which will increase 8% to 9% each year over the five year period. Debt Service figures are actual based on existing and assumed debt schedules. General Government spending assumed to increase 4.5% in FY19 and 3.00% from FY20 through FY23. FY19 increase includes a 1 FTE addition of a licensed mental health professional. Five Year Financial Forecast Pro Forma Assumptions General Fund Expenses Support Services projected to increase by 3% annually for the five year period from FY19-FY23. School Department expenses assumed to increase 3.65% in FY19 and 3.5% each year from FY20 through FY23. State Assessments and other Non-Departmental costs expected to increase by 2.5% in FY19 and 5% annually thereafter. Public Works expenses assumed to increase by 3.5% in FY19 and 3.5% each year from FY20-FY23. Public Safety expenses are assumed to increase by 3.5% in FY19 and 3.5% in each year from FY20 through FY23. Five Year Financial Forecast Revenue and Expenditure Summary General Fund FY18-AdoptedFY19-ESTFY20-ESTFY21-ESTFY22-ESTFY23-EST REVENUES Property Taxes$ 70,488,727 $ 73,139,893 $ 75,634,640 $78,191,756 $ 80,812,800 $83,499,370 New Growth600,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 650,000 Debt Exclusion1,842,680 590,633 345,549 334,899 309,474 309,474 Total Tax Revenue$ 72,931,407 $ 74,380,526 $ 76,630,189 $79,176,655 $81,772,274 $84,458,844 Local Receipts-9,986,936 10,341,216 10,651,452 10,970,996 11,300,126 11,639,130 State Aid10,645,569 10,805,038 11,075,164 11,352,043 11,635,844 11,926,740 Total Operating Revenues$93,563,912 $95,526,780 $98,356,806 $101,499,694 $104,708,244 $108,024,714 Operating Transfers/Other1,652,326 1,691,777 1,734,072 1,777,423 1,821,859 1,867,405 Total Revenues$ 95,216,238 $ 97,218,557 $100,090,877 $103,275,735 $106,530,103 $109,892,120 EXPENSES General Government $4,748,126 $4,961,792 $ 5,110,645 $ 5,263,965 $ 5,421,884 $ 5,584,540 Group Health11,241,433 11,466,262 12,211,569 13,066,379 13,981,025 14,959,697 Other Personnel Benefits6,233,074 6,700,554 7,303,604 7,960,929 8,677,412 9,458,379 Other Non-Departmental 2,118,917 2,171,890 2,280,484 2,394,509 2,514,234 2,639,946 Debt Service 6,512,882 5,351,178 5,440,608 5,720,297 5,427,521 5,747,275 Public Works4,703,411 4,868,031 5,038,412 5,214,756 5,397,273 5,586,177 Schools 47,035,187 48,751,971 50,458,290 52,224,330 54,052,182 55,944,008 Support Services1,713,638 1,765,047 1,817,999 1,872,539 1,928,715 1,986,576 Public Safety10,909,570 11,291,404 11,686,604 12,095,635 12,518,982 12,957,146 Total Expenses$95,216,238 $ 97,328,130 $101,348,215 $ 105,813,338 $ 109,919,228 $114,863,746 Surplus/(Deficit)$ 0 $ (109,573)$ (1,257,338)$ (2,536,220)$ (3,389,125)$ (4,971,626) Town of North Andover General Fund Expenditures FY19 General Government 5% Group Health Support Services 12% Public Safety 2% 12% Other Personnel Benefits 7% Other Non-Departmental 2% Debt Service 5% Schools 50% Public Works 5% Estimated Retirement Appropriation January 1, 2016 Actuarial Study (Last available) Town of North Andover Estimated Retirement Appropriation FY19-FY26 8,000,000 7,000,000 6,000,000 5,000,000 4,000,000 3,000,000 2,000,000 1,000,000 FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25FY26 The Impact of the Migration to the GIC As a % of Total Expenditures 30% 25% 20% t e Estimated $15.7 million in avoided cost g d 15% u B d n u F 10% l a r e n e G 5% f o % 0% FY15FY16FY17FY18FY19FY20FY21FY22FY23FY24FY25 Self-InsuredGIC Plan the work, work the plan Employee Benefits Classroom Snow Size and Ice Deficits Pay-as- you-go Capital Master Plan Facilities OPEB Master Plan II Long Range Strategic Planning AAA Benefits of Financial Planning AAA Bond Rating Reduced Elementary Classroom Sizes Upgraded Facilities results. Winston Churchill North Andover Public Schools % of Elementary Classrooms Over Class Size Goal FY12 FY19 60.0% 53.3% 53.3% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 40.0% 43.0% 40.0% 30.0% 29.0% 20.0% 18.3% 10.0% 0.0% FY12FY13FY14FY15FY16FY17FY18FY19 This assumes that the class size average of all Kindergarten classes will be below 22 The school committee recommends class size average not to exceed 22 for grades K-2 and not to exceed 25 for grades 3-5. New (or Ongoing) Initiatives Reduction of Average Classroom Size at the Elementary Level Addition of a Licensed Mental Health Professional A Decrease in Case Loads for Elementary Education Support Staff Public Employee Committee (GIC Health Insurance) Extension LED Retrofit of all Town Owned Streetlights - want. Anonymous Our Future An Upgraded and/or New Senior Center Continued OPEB Funding Facilities Master Plan II Likely projects Fire Station 2 -Renovations Elementary School Upgrades (various schools) Youth Center Upgrades Middle School/Hayes Stadium Fields Project Abraham Lincoln Sustainability and Stewardship the North Andover way Current looks better than ourPast that our Future is still not dependent on the decisions we make AWM AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board of Selectmen Thru: Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant Date: November 28, 2017 Re: MassWorks grant _____________________________________________________________________________________ The Board is being asked to accept the Massworks grant to the Town in the amount of $2.7 million which will be used to make roadway and pedestrian improvements on both sides of Osgood Street from Butcher Boy to the farm stand at Barker Farm and to install a traffic signal at the intersection of Osgood and Barker Streets. Job Posting/Vacancy Log November 29, 2017 Date Position Department Hiring Manager Status Posted 11/21/17 Chief Assessor Assessing Lyne Savage Advertised on Ma Municipal Association on 11/26/17, Monster.com and advertised in Eagle Tribune 11/26/17. 11/17/17 Teen Librarian Stevens Kathleen Keenan Posted on Town website and social media, Memorial posted on Merrimack Valley Library Library Consortium, Simmons College, 11/3/17 Fire Fighter NAFD Andrew Maylor Hired Corey Pramas effective 11/13/17. Civil Service Appointment Delegated Appointing Authority 10/5/17 Staff Planner Planning Jean Enright Final interviews with 2 candidates scheduled with Town Manager Andrew Maylor 11/29 -11/30/17. Second interviews held with Division Director Eric Kfoury on 11/9/17. Interviews scheduled 11/3 11/8. Receiving resumes, identified 5 applicants to interview during the week of 10/30/17. Posted internally and on town social media, Monster.com, will be advertised in the Sunday Eagle Tribune on 10/15/17. 7/17/17 Page Stevens Kathleen Keenan Posted internally and on town social media Memorial and Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. Library