HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-01-13 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1997
CALL TO ORDER: Kevin Foley, 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; David Torrisi; and Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: December 9 and December 16, 1996 -David Torrisi made a motion,
seconded by John Leeman,to approve the minutes of December 9 and December 16, 1996; vote
approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: John Leeman made a motion, seconded by David Torrisi,to move
into licensing; vote approved 5-0.
Application for a transfer of an All Alcoholic Beverages License - Common Victualler from Virginia
Guerriero d/b/a Toni Macaroni's Pasta and Pizza Club to Thelma Phelan d/b/a The Mango Grill at 585
Chickerin_g Road-John Leeman made a motion, seconded by Kevin Foley,to approve the transfer of this
licenser contingent upon the building inspector issuing an occupancy permit and the Town Clerk's office
receives a copy of the lease; vote approved 5-0.
Kevin Foley made a motion, seconded by John Leeman,to go back into regular session; vote approved 5-0.
AIRPORT DEVELOPMENT PROJECT UPDATE: William Scott, Director of Community
Development and Services, updated the Board regarding the Airport Development Project. The wetlands
have been identified. The committee will refine the agreement which will enable the permit application
process to begin. The next step is to work on projects for job creation. The agreement needs town meeting
approval of a Home Rule Petition as well as the City of Lawrence's approval. The goal is to have the
agreement completed by both parties by the first of February.
UPDATE RE: TRANSFER STATION ON HOLT ROAD ( TBI, INC. ): Mr. Scott, Director of
Community Development and Services, sent a letter to The Executive Office of Environmental Affairs,
dated January 13, 1997, regarding the proposed transfer station. This letter cited concerns of the
Community Development Office which had previously been expressed by requesting that the EOEA require
an Environmental Notification Form review. The Community Development Office is requesting further
review through MEPA due to the concern that the additional land for this project may not be sufficient in
size.
The applicant will soon be before the Board of Health with a site assignment application. Additional truck
traffic is a concern, which can be addressed with the site assignment. The Town Manager has requested
that Special Counsel prepare a proposal to advise the Town on the review of this site assignment
application and related negotiations to protect the Town's interests.
THOMSON SCHOOL - REQUEST FOR DEBT EXCLUSION OVERRIDE ELECTION:
Dr. Blaisdell presented a summary of the School Department's intended request for a debt exclusion
override for the reconstruction of the Thomson School. Dr. Blaisdell's presentation included the following:
Goals Used for Planning Elementary Classroom Space, Grade 1 - 5 Enrollment history and projections,
Recommendations of the Strategic Planning Committee and the School Facility Master Plan Committee,
Components of School Committee Plan, Special Town Meeting Warrant Article (1996 regarding
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architectural fees) and the Fiscal Year 1997 School Building Assistance Priority List. Dr. Blaisdell
addressed questions pertaining to school building assistance and the school facilities plan; and Mr. Halpin
discussed the sensitivity as to the impacts of the debt service. (Debt service impacts will be discussed at a
later meeting.) Mr. Duffy discussed the issue of permanently financial the project instead of a debt
exclusion override. No action was taken by the Board.)
WHEELABRATOR- HOST COMMUNITY AGREEMENT (NESWC): The Town Manager will be
meeting with Wheelabrator this week and will be addressing the other 22 community concerns, as to the
impact on the fees to NESWC, as well as moving forward to address the Town Meeting requirements and
concerns. The Board of Health will be requiring regulations on the truck routes. David Torrisi requested
information pertaining to the enforcement of these regulations.
WATER AGREEMENT UPDATE BETWEEN ANDOVER AND NORTH ANDOVER: The Town
Manager reported that there may be consideration through a town meeting warrant article in both the
Towns of North Andover and Andover to authorize an inter-municipal agreement for one half million
gallons per day, if the water is so needed. Weston and Sampson Engineers has reported that by 2015,
North Andover will be short the supply needed.
BUDGET MEETING SCHEDULE: The following meeting will be taking place to address the
upcoming budget discussions: January 16 -Budget workshop 42.; January 21 - State of the town and FY
1998 budget presentation; January 27 -Discussion of FY 1998 budget recommendations.
ADJURNMENT: There being no further business, John Leeman made a motion, seconded by
Donald Stewart,to adjourn this meeting at 9:00 PM; vote approved 5-0.
Melissa A. Powers, Administrative Secretary David Torrisi, Clerk of the Board