HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995-12-18 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES DECEMBER 18, 1995
CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John Leeman, Chairman; Kevin Foley; John Savastano;
Donald Stewart; (Kenneth Crouch not present); Kevin Mahoney, Director of Finance & Administration,
Interim Town Manager.
COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: A letter from Town Counsel was received regarding
the enforcement of the hunting ban on Osgood Hill. This letter will be forwarded to the Police Chief for his
review.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, for the
Board of Selectmen to move into licensing; vote approved 4-0.
1996 Annual License Renewals - Reconsideration of Not Renewing 1996 All Alcoholic Beverages License
to Casa Vecchia, 1070 Osgood Street - Mr. Neve of Casa Vecchia requested to accept his withdrawal
without prejudice of the liquor license application/renewal for Casa Vecchia Restaurant, 1070 Osgood
Street. The Commission took no action.
Airport Cafe, Inc. 492 Sutton Street - Common Victualler's License - John Leeman made a MOTION,
seconded by John Savastano, to approve the renewal of the 1996 Common Victualler's License for the
Airport Cafe; vote approved 4-0.
Stevens Estate n, Osgood Hill - Request for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License for a Christmas
Party for MINCO on December 19, 1995 from 7:00 PM to 12:00 PM - The Osgood Hill has requested
permission for a one-day all alcoholic beverages license for December 21, 1995, from 7:00 PM - 12:00 PM
if the MINCO party needs to cancel due to the forecasted snow storm. (This license will only be issued on
December 21 if the party cancels on December 19.) John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by
Kevin Foley, to approve the license to be issued for this purpose on December 21, 1995, from 7:00 PM to
12:00 PM; vote approved 4-0.
John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman, for the Board of Selectmen to move back
into Regular Session; vote approved 4-0.
COMMITTEE REPORTS - TRAFFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL: Forest Street - "Stop" Si And
And
"School Bus Stop" Sign - Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano, to approve the
placement of a "Stop" Sign on Forest Street at the intersection of Sharpeners Pond Road and a "School
Bus Stop" sign at a location to be recommended by Officer Thomas Driscoll; vote approved 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT - Congratulations - Richard M. Stanley, Chief of Police - 1996 President of the
Massachusetts Chief's of Police Association - John Savastano congratulated Richard M. Stanley, Chief of
Police, for becoming the 1996 President of the Massachusetts Chief's of Police Association.
AUTHORIZATION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS: Kevin Foley made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that in order to reduce interest costs, the Treasurer is authorized
to provide for the sale and issuance of bonds under G.L. c. 44 §21A, to refund all or any portion of the
remaining principal of and redemption premium and interest on the Town's Municipal Purpose Loan of
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1990 Bonds dated September 15, 1990; and that for this purpose the Treasurer is authorized to provide for
the preparation and distribution of a Preliminary Official Statement; provided, however,that no bonds shall
be issued under this vote unless and until the final interest rates and other terms of the refunding bonds are
approved by this Board; vote approved 4-0.
PRESENTATION BY FLEET SECURITIES REGARDING REFUNDING EXISTING DEBT:
Peter Frazer of Fleet Securities discussed with the Board the refinancing short-term obligations.
Kevin F. Mahoney, Interim Town Manager, has requested permission to renew the obligations, some as
General Obligation Bonds and some as Bond Anticipation Notes depending on the budgeted interest
expense. Mr. Mahoney will report back to the Board the strategy to be utilized in the issuance of these
bonds and notes in January, 1996.
AUTHORIZATION TO RENEW $ 4,900,000 BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES - ACQUISITION
OF THE OSGOOD HILL CONFERENCE CENTER: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by
John Savastano, to authorize the Town Treasurer to renew $ 4,900,000 in Bond Anticipation Notes to be
dated January 11, 1996,through January 11, 1997; vote approved 4-0.
DONATION OF JOHN LEEMAN'S SELECTMAN'S SALARY: Kevin Foley made a MOTION,
seconded by John Savastano, to accept the following donations by John Leeman; $ 400.00 to Youth
Services, $ 400.00 Council on Aging; vote approved 4-0.
Mr. Leeman also donated $ 400.00 to the North Andover Scholarship Foundation and $ 400.00 to the
North Andover Athletic Association.
FY `96 BUDGET STATUS: Kevin F. Mahoney, Interim Town Manager, reported the Fiscal Year 1996
budget status through November 30, 1995. Mr. Mahoney reported that the local receipts are improving
over the past year and the Town will soon be in the position to be able to establish a free cash fund. The
projected deficit in FY 96 of the Group Insurance Account is at$ 140,000 - $ 150,000.
Osgood Hill Conference Center - Mr. Mahoney reported that the Leslie College has withdrawn their
residency from the Osgood Hill. John Leeman requested the following:
A list of all bookings until November, 1995; all future bookings; rate charged to Leslie College; a further
breakdown of the numbers to show what the Town has and will lose with Leslie College gone; and what the
recommendation is from the Usage Committee.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN - FISCAL YEAR 1997: Kevin F. Mahoney, Interim Town
Manager, informed the Board that he will not be prepared to make a recommendation relative to the FY `97
Capital Improvements Plan until after the bond sale has been executed in January.
Public Safety Facility - William V. Dolan, Fire Chief, and Richard M. Stanley, Chief of Police, met with
the Board to discuss the proposed combined Public Safety Facility.
Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano, to allow the Town Manager to go out for bid
and to spend up to $ 50,000 from funds that have already been appropriated for a Public Safety Facility
Study, as well as a study on the emergency response needs; vote approved 4-0.
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PUBLIC BOAT RAMP GRANT: The Town has been notified of the availability of 100%grant funding
through the State Access Board to construct this boat ramp. The Board requested that the Town Manager
review the matter to determine if there was any alternative sites available. John Savastano requested what
the cost to build the ramp would be using Town Funds. The Town Manager will request that the Public
Access Board authorize an extension of the availability of the 100%state grant to construct a boat ramp.
PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE TO RICHARD M. STANLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE, FOR
BECOMING THE 1996 PRESIDENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS CHIEF'S OF POLICE
ASSOCIATION: The Board of Selectmen presented Richard M. Stanley, Chief of Police, with a
certificate of congratulations for becoming the 1996 President of the Massachusetts Chief's of Police
Association.
FISCAL YEAR 1997 BUDGET POLICY STATEMENT: The Town Manager reviewed the draft
Fiscal Year Budget Policy Statement with the Board. This discussion included the department's primary
services review and the final Budget Policy Statement will focus around the identification of primary
services to be delivered by departments to the Town.
OSGOOD HILL - RESIDENT OVERSEER AGREEMENT: The Town Manager discussed the
Resident Overseer Agreement at the Stevens Estate @ Osgood Hill with the Board of Selectmen. The
Town Manager recommends treating this agreement, as an employment agreement. It will be referred back
to Town Counsel to address any outstanding issues. John Savastano requested to know which employment
unit this position will be included within.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley, for the Board of
Selectmen to move into Executive Session for the purposes of discussing ongoing negotiations with the
Public Works Collective Bargaining Unit, as well as the contract negotiations regarding the Town
Manager; the Board was individually polled and voted unanimously to move into Executive Session; vote
approved 4-0.
Melissa Powers, Admin. Secretary
Kevin Foley, Clerk