HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-03-18 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 18, 1996
CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John Leeman, Chairman; Kenneth Crouch; Kevin Foley;
John Savastano; Donald Stewart; Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager; and Kevin F. Mahoney, Director of
Finance &Administration.
FISCAL BUDGET PRESENTATION: Kevin F. Mahoney, Director of Finance &Administration,
discussed the Source and Application of Funds comparing the FY 96 Budget and the FY 97 Budget Level
Service. This comparison included a decrease in new construction; an increase in the approved Debt
Exclusion Overrides; an increase to the Education Operating budgets in the amount of$ 1.4 million to
maintain the level of funding necessary for required school spending; and a level funded General
Government appropriation. The total application of funds is $ 41,089,833 that reflects a Net Deficit of
$ 219,788 while falling significantly short of meeting the needs presented by Town departments.
John Leeman requested some backup information on the filter replacement fund.
Presentation by Town Manager: The FY 97 revenue projections fall significantly short of where municipal
departments feel they need to meet services. Debt service, solid waste and growth impacts are increasing
and will place further pressure on the FY 97, 98, and 99 budgets. The Solid Waste expenses will be
effected depending on how the NESWC contract negotiations settle. There is the potential that the tipping
fees could increase to $ 150 per ton. Furthermore,the excluded debt service for the Middle School and
Osgood Hill property will increase tax rates significantly beginning Fiscal Year 1998.
Marilyn Doyle, Chairperson of the School Committee, read a prepared statement outlining her concerns
about the budget and the budget process as it relates to the School Department. Ms. Doyle asked each
member of the Board to comment on her statement and the overall budget situation and each member of the
Board in turn did speak.
Several residents spoke in support of ways of raising additional revenue including trash fees and a
Proposition 2 1/2 overide campaign.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: March 4, 1996 -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by
Donald Stewart,to approve the minutes of March 4, 1996, including the changes requested by Kevin Foley
and John Leeman; vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS &ANNOUNCEMENTS: Public Works Recycling -The Department of
Environmental Protection notified the town that the Town of North Andover received a Grade A on the
recycling report card; received an excellent rating for the effort that the community displayed in developing
its recycling program; and George Perna, Director, Division of Public Works, was designated as North
Andover's Outstanding Recycler for 1995.
Public Works -Grant Acceptance -John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to
accept a grant in the amount of$ 9,723 from the Executive office of Environmental Affairs and the
Department of Environmental Protection. This grant is in the form of roll-off containers, paint collection
equipment, and consumer education materials. Vote approved 5-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes March 18, 1996 Page 2.
Proclamation-Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Day-Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded
by John Savastano,to proclaim April 25, 1996, as the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce day in
North Andover; vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,
for the Board of Selectmen to move into Licensing; vote approved 5-0.
64 Main Street Liquors, All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License -Request Permission to Change
Directors, Transfer Stock and Change Manager to Joanne Capodilupo -John Leeman made a MOTION,
seconded by Kevin Foley,to approve the All Alcoholic Beverages Package Store License application of
Joanne Capodilupo, 64 Main Street Liquors, Inc., 64 Main Street, including the Change of Directors,
Transfer of Stock and Change of Manager to Joanne Capodilupo; vote approved 5-0.
Merrimack College Beverages-Request for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverag-Request for a One Day All Alcoholic Beverages License -For the March 25, 1996,
Student Night-Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to grant a One Day All
Alcoholic Beverages License to Merrimack College for the 1996 Student Night on March 25, 1996; vote
approved 5-0.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch, for the Board of Selectmen to move back
into regular session; vote approved 5-0.
NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY - JOHNSON STREET POLE
#2/18 - PETITION TO PLACE ADDITIONAL FACILITIES ON EXISTING PERMITTED
POLES: The Board discussed concern with the petitioner that the map may be incorrect in indicating the
location of the equipment to be placed. Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,that
the petitioner is to meet with the Division of Public Works Director and the abutter to find a satisfactory
location to place the equipment; vote approved 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Request for Waiver of Fee - Osgood Hill -Rebecca Takesian, Friends of Osgood
Hill, discussed with the Board of Selectmen the committee's request for a waiver of the usage fees at
Osgood Hill for fund-raisers to help support the estate. The funds raised will be earmarked to go to
Osgood Hill.
John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to request that the Town Manager meet with
representatives of the Friends of Osgood Hill and staff to work out a policy to address this request; vote
approved 5-0.
Master Facilities Plan-Kevin Foley requested that at the next regularly scheduled Selectmen's meeting the
Board discuss the Request for Proposal -Master Facilities Plan.
APPOINTMENTS: Youth Services -John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to
accept the resignations with regret of Carrie Crouch and John Markuns from the Youth Services Board of
Directors and to send them a thank you letter for their service; vote approved 5-0.
John Savastano made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to appoint to the Youth Services Board of
Directors Peter Coco for a term to expire June 30, 1997, Gayle Miller for a term to expire June 30, 1998,
and Kenneth Crouch as the Board of Selectmen's representative; vote approved 5-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes March 18, 1996 Page 3.
Auxiliary Police/Special Officer-Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to
appoint Glenn Dagle as an Auxiliary Police/Special Officer; vote approved 5-0.
Master Plan Study Committee -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to appoint
Michael Schena, Scott Lodde, and Bob Ercolim to the Master Plan Study Committee; vote approved 5-0.
NORTHEAST BICYCLE CLUB - REQUEST TO USE TOWN ROADWAYS FOR BICYCLE
TIME TRIAL TRAINING: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the
request of the Northeast Bicycle Club to use town roads for a training circuit during the months of April
through September provided that the bicycle club contact the Police Department each week prior to any of
their training; vote approved 5-0.
TRAFFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL REPORT: Kevin Foley presented the recommendations of the
Traffic Advisory Council from the Council's meeting of March 12, 1996.
Brown Court - "No Parking" Signs -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by John Savastano,to place
"No Parking" signs on the lower southern side of Brown Court; vote approved 5-0.
Elimination of"Handicap Parking" Space on Main Street in Front of Town Hall -Kevin Foley made a
MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to eliminate the "Handicap Parking" space in front of Town Hall
and to revert it to regular parking; vote failed(2 - 3 Kenneth Crouch, Donald Stewart, and John Savastano
opposed).
Putnam Road-Mifflin Drive "Stop" Sign-Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,
to revoke the vote of the Board of Selectmen of November 27, 1995,to place a"Stop" sign on Putnam
Road at Mifflin Drive; vote approved 5-0.
High Street- Sutton Street- Chadwick Street- "Stop" Sign-Donald Stewart made a MOTION to take no
action, MOTION was not seconded. Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to place
a"Stop" sign on Chadwick Street at High Street, as suggested by Safety Officer Driscoll; vote failed 2 - 3
(John Savastano, Donald Stewart and Kenneth Crouch opposed).
Massachusetts Avenue Near Route 495 - "No Parking" Signs -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded
by Donald Stewart,to place "No Parking" signs on the Fernwood Street side of Massachusetts Avenue
from Fernwood Street to Route 495; vote approved 5-0.
Cross Street- "No Parking" Signs -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to place
"No Parking" signs on the church side of Cross Street for the entire length of the street; vote failed 2 - 3
(Kenneth Crouch, Donald Stewart, and John Savastano opposed).
Abbott Street and Summer Street - "Stop" Signs -Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by
Kenneth Crouch,to place "Stop" signs on Abbott Street at Salem Street and on Summer Street at Salem
Street; vote approved 5-0.
The following votes were not recommended by the Traffic Advisory Council meeting of March 12, 1996:
Main Street- Change "Emergency Vehicle Only"Parking Space to a"Two Hour Parking" Space -
Kenneth Crouch made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to change "Emergency Vehicle Only"
parking space on Main Street in front of Town Hall to a"Two Hour Parking" space; vote approved 5-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes March 18, 1996 Page 4.
Emergency gency Vehicle Only Parking Space -Behind Stevens Memorial Library-Kenneth Only Parking Space -Behind Stevens Memorial Library-Kenneth Crouch made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the "Emergency Vehicle Only"parking space behind
the Stevens Memorial Library; vote approved 5-0.
NORTHEAST SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE UPDATE: The Town Manager requested that the
Board discuss the Northeast Solid Waste Committee update at the next regularly scheduled meeting. There
is a new proposed Memorandum of Agreement between NESWC and Wheelabrator to stabilize tipping
fees and extend the life of the contract.
CHARGES FOR AMBULANCE SERVICES: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by
John Savastano,to approve the ambulance service charges as follows:
BLS Base Rate $ 213.01; BLS Mileage $ 9.53; ALS Base Rate $ 280.28; ALS Mileage $ 10.64;
Oxygen$ 39.24; Airways $ 95.31; MAST $ 56.06; IV Therapy/IV Drugs $ 84.09; Cardiac
Monitoring $ 117.73; Defibrillation$ 84.09
vote approved 5-0.
AUTHORIZATION OF TOWN MANAGER TO FILE GRANT APPLICATIONS AND
EXECUTE AGREEMENTS: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Kenneth Crouch,to authorize
Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager,to sign applications, grant agreement and payment requests on behalf of
the Town to complete Phase 3-13 of the sewer extension project; vote approved 5-0.
WARRANT ARTICLES: The Board reviewed the list of warrant articles which have been submitted for
the 1996 Annual Town Meeting and discussed moving some of the articles to the Fall, 1996, Special Town
Meeting. No action was taken.
NOTIFICATION OF TRANSFER OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
RECYCLING TRUCK TO THE CITY OF NEWBURYPORT: The Board was notified that the
Department of Environmental Protection recycling truck being used previously by the Town of North
Andover will be transferred to the City of Newburyport at the request of the Department of Environmental
Protection. No action was taken.
RATIFICATION OF POLICE LIEUTENANT'S CONTRACT AGREEMENT: Kenneth Crouch
made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to ratify the agreement between the North Andover Police
Lieutenant's Association and the town dated July 1, 1995,through June 30, 1998; vote approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,the Board of Selectmen adjourned at 11:00 PM.
Melissa Powers, Admin. Secretary
Kevin Foley