HomeMy WebLinkAbout1996-07-15 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JULY 15, 1996
CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Kevin Foley, Chairman;William B. Duffy, Jr.;
John Leeman; Donald Stewart (arrived late); David Torrisi; and Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: July 1, 1996 -John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by
William Duffy,to approve the minute of July 1, 996; vote approved 4-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Andover Street/Dufton Court Issue -Roger Lawson, 16 Dufton Court, requested
an update from the Board relative to the take over process of Andover Street from the State. Mr. Lawson
reiterated his concerns relative to this roadway for pedestrians crossing in the Franklin School area and
cited an accident previously this month wherein a boy was hit by a car while riding his bicycle. The Town
Manager will contact Mr. Lawson.
Budget Presentation-The Chairman requested that the School Committee and the Finance Committee be
invited to the next Selectmen's meeting.
Master Plan Study Committee -The Master Plan Study Committee requested that the Board of Selectmen
review a questionnaire to be presented to all Boards, Commissions and Committees for their input and to
contact the Chairman of the Master Plan Study Committee with any comments or concerns. The Master
Plan Study Committee is in the process of scheduling meeting with the Boards, Commissions, and
Committees to discuss the questionnaire.
PUBLIC HEARING- MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY AND NEW ENGLAND
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY POLE PETITION#53/393 - SUMMER STREET:
The Board deferred action on this item until later during the meeting.
CONTINENTAL CABLEVISION- DISCUSSION OF UPGRADE AND TRANSFER OF
LICENSE TO US WEST: System Upgrade - Continental Cablevision representatives met with the Board
of Selectmen to discuss the upgrade of services to be offered to the town and the transfer of the license to
US West. Continental Cablevision will be contacting town residents to offer new services and to arrange
for appointments to change the converter boxes and complete the installation of the new services.
Continental Cable has already contacted the Police Department and informed the Police Chief of the
individuals which will be visiting the residences.
Transfer of License to US West-John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to approve
that the North Andover Cable Television license be transferred from Continental Cablevision of
Massachusetts, Inc. to US West; vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES - DISCUSSION OF GRANT APPLICATION
FOR EXPANSION OF SENIOR CENTER: William Scott, Director of Community Development and
Services discussed with the Board of Selectmen the grant application for the expansion of the Senior
Center. This grant request will be in the amount of$ 583,000 to fund construction of an addition to the
center to facilitate increased meeting rooms, function area, bathrooms and kitchen space.
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Mr. Duffy requested a written report from Mr. Scott addressing the impact this expansion will have on the
parking in the municipal lot. This report is to include the potential sale of the Town Hall to a commercial
developer. Mr. Scott stated that the expansion will decrease parking by eight spaces.
REQUEST TO USE OLD CENTER COMMON- CARPENTER WEDDING- SEPT. 8, 1996:
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the request of Steven Carpenter
to use the Old Center Common on September 8, 1996 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM for a wedding ceremony;
vote approved 5-0.
PERMISSION TO HOLD WALK FOR ELDERS - SEPTEMBER 29, 1996 (cry, 10:00 AM:
William Duffy made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to grant permission to the Elder services of
the Merrimack Valley to hold the 7th Walk for Elders on town roadways on September 29, 1996 @ 10:00
AM; vote approved 5-0.
ISSUANCE OF NOTES -WATER SYSTEM FEED LINE PROJECT: John Leeman made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the sale of$ 608,790 @ 4.22%Bond Anticipation
Notes of the Town dated July 17, 1996 and payable January 23, 1997 to BayBank,N.A. at par and
accrued interest; vote approved 5-0.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the sale of$ 111,462 4.28%
State Aid Anticipation Notes of the Town dated July 17, 1996 and payable January 23, 1997 to Eastern
Bank at par and accrued interest; vote approved 5-0.
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS: Proposed Gazebo at the Old Center Common-Mr. Halpin discussed
the correspondence received which indicates some concern relative to the lack of discussions so far relative
to the proposed gazebo at the Old Center Common. Concern has been raised as to the location and the
design. Mr. Halpin will be contacting various individuals for their input.
Update -Permit Streamlining Process -Mr. Halpin reported that the Community Development director is
looking at the efficiency and timelines of the permit process and is also looking at staff efficiencies.
William Duffy, made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,that a two member development and Master
Plan Study subcommittee be established and that the Chairman of the Board serve by virtue of his office
and John Leeman be the second member; vote approved 5-0.
Performance Management-Personnel Evaluation Process -The Town Manager is in the process of
initiating the Performance Management System which is an ongoing process that will be utilized hand in
hand with the Performance Based Budget system. Mr. Halpin stated that the Board of Selectmen will be
needed to hold a strategic goal setting session to further implement this process.
Police Department Work Session with Board of Selectmen-The Police Chief will be meeting with the
Board of Selectmen for a work session to discuss the overall Police Department Staffing levels, as well as a
proposed Law Enforcement Trust Fund use policy,the use of Reserve Officers as it relates to the overtime
and the work policy in place for measuring the use of Reserve Officers, and the budget impact caused by
the use of Reserve Officers.
John Leeman requested the hourly rates of regular officers and their overtime rate and the hourly rate of
reserve officers and their overtime rate.
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PUBLIC HEARING- MASSACHUSETTS ELECTRIC COMPANY AND NEW ENGLAND
TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH COMPANY POLE PETITION#53/393 - SUMMER STREET:
The petitioners were not present at this meeting. Therefore, John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by
Donald Stewart,that no action would be taken on this petition; vote approved 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Frank Gennarelli of the Council on Aging commended Mr. Scott of Community
Development and Services for his ongoing efforts to receive a grant for the Senior Center expansion.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business, John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by
David Torrisi,to adjourn this meeting at 8:45 PM.
Melissa Powers, Admin. Secretary David Torrisi