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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-02-10 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FEBRUARY 10, 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: January 16, January 27, and February 3, 1997 -David Torrisi made a motion, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the minutes; vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICAITONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Young Residents Will Address The Board Regarding Youth Services Program-Ashley Pappas, Stacie Lafond, and Kristin Boussard from the North Andover Youth Council discussed with the Board their concerns to cutting the Youth Services Program. Recognition of Water Treatment Plan Employ-Linda Hmurciak, Assistant Superintendent of the Water Treatment Plant, and Kelly Long, Senior Water Analyst were recognized for their efforts in two projects in which the Town of North Andover was recognized. John Leeman made a motion, seconded by Donald Stewart,to send a letter of commendation to Linda Hmurciak and Kelly Long; vote approved 5-0. Announce Opening And Closing Dates Of Annual Town Meeting Warrant-The Town Manager suggested that the Board set the date of the Annual Town Meeting for May 12, 1997. John Leeman made a motion, seconded by William Duffy,to open the warrant on February 10, 1997,to close the warrant on March 13, 1997 and to set the date of Town Meeting to be May 5, 1997; vote approved 5-0. Next Selectmen's Meeting -Mr. Foley announced that the next Board meeting will be February 18, 1997. At this meeting,the Thomson School project,the Police Department COPS Fast Grant and the fiscal year 1998 budget will be discussed. GLSD Representation-Joan Coulash of the People for the Environment discussed with the Board the town's representation to the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District Board of Directors. Ms. Coulash suggested that her organization could offer assistance to the town in attempt to achieve additional representation. Thomson School Support -Melinda Renner, 18 Norman Road, discussed her concern to the budget situation in town and spoke in support of the Thomson School Project and the School Department budget request. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: John Leeman made a motion, seconded by Donald Stewart,to move into licensing; vote approved 5-0. Common Victualler's License Application- Christopher Alexandrou, Lucky Chris, Inc., d/b/a Pizza Factory- 535 Chickerin _g Road-William Duffy-William Duffy made a motion, seconded by David Torrisi,to grant this license; vote approved 5-0. Kevin Foley made a motion, seconded by John Leeman,to move out of licensing; vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 2. DISCUSSION REGARDING THE LAWRENCE MUNICIPAL AIRPORT - SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY: Marshall MacKinen, Manager of the Lawrence Municipal Airport discussed the uses of the airport. Mr. MacKinen handed out a brochure issued by the Airport Owners &Pilots Association. Mr. MacKinen explained that this is not a commercial airport therefore,the FAA does not require that the airport provide its own security. Mr. Mackinen stated the presently utilized security measures at the location are sufficient in his opinion. Both Chief Stanley and Chief Dolan were available to discuss security and safety issues pertaining to the airport. The Board requested information from the Airport Manager as to what the costs would be for the airport to provide its own public safety. POLICE DEPARTMENT - GRANT ACCEPTANCE - DEPARTMENT OFJUSTICE: The Police Chief presented the award of a grant from the Department of Justice in the amount of$ 10,268 to be used for overtime computer training costs. William Duffy made a motion, seconded by John Leeman,to accept this grant; vote approved 5-0. A requirement of this grant is the establishment of an advisory committee. Chief Stanely recommended that the Police Chief's Advisory Committee, as well as some other individuals be the committee for overseeing the grant. Chief Stanley will provide the names of the other committee members. William Duffy made a motion, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the establishment of this grant committee; vote approved 5-0. FIRE DEPARTMENT -APPROVAL OF AMBULANCE FEES: Chief Dolan requested that the Board of Selectmen approve the increase in the ambulance fees, as recommended by Blue Cross/Blue Shield. William Duffy made a motion, seconded by David Torrisi,to approve the increase in the ambulance fees as specified by Chief Dolan; vote approved 5-0. The fees are as follows: Extra ambulance attendant 115.40 Non-emergency,wheelchair van,base rate 24.05 Wheelchair van,mileage,per mile .80 Ambulance service,basic life support(BLS),non emergency transport mileage 218.97 and disposable supplies (BLS)emergency trasnportm mileage and disposable supplies separately billed 218.97 (ALS)non emergency transport,specialized ALS services rendered,mileage 288.13 and disposable supplies separately billed. (BLS)mileage,per mile 9.80 (BLS) specialized service disposable supplies,defibrillation(used by ALS ambulance 86.44 and BLS ambulances in jurisdictions where defibrillation is permitted in BLS ambulances) (ALS)mileage,per mile 10.94 (ALS) specialized service disposable supplies; IV drug therapy 86.44 (ALS) specialized service disposable supplies,esophageal intubation 97.98 Ambulance(ALS or BLS)oxygen and oxygen supplies,life sustaining situation 40.34 Extra ambulance attendant 115.40 Ambulance services,MAST trousers(anti-shock trousers)ALS 57.63 Ambulance service,cardiac monitoring(ALS) 121.03 TOWN HALL ANNEX-WORK CONDITIONS: William Scott, Director, Division of Community Services and Development, discussed with the Board of Selectmen the work conditions at the Town Hall Annex. The Annex has a significant air quality problem which is causing increased illnesses among the employees, especially during the seasons wherein the windows and doors remain closed. The renovations do not seem to have helped. Additional improvements to the building would not be cost effective whereas the town does not own the building. Mr. Scott is searching for a location to move the offices in which the Board of Selectmen Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 3. town can enter into a five year lease. The Town Manager stated that the timeline worst case scenario is by July 1 st PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITY PROJECT: William Scott, Director, Division of Community Services and Development, updated the Board on the public safety facility project. The feasibility analysis will be completed by Town Meeting. Mr. Scott stated that the town's ability to qualify for a grant for this project is not likely unless there is some legislative action. PHASE IIIB SEWER EASEMENTS: Hayden Clark, 20 Coachman's Lane requested a timeline for this project. He is concerned due to his septic system failure. The project is expected to begin by mid-May. William Duffy made a motion, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the order of taking of sewer easements for the Phase IIIB sewer project; vote approved 5-0. RECOMMENDED TRUCK ROUTES TO AND FROM NESWC FACILITY ON HOLT ROAD: The Town Manager presented the recommended truck routes to and from the Holt Road facility. This route prevents the vehicles to utilize town roads. The following are the recommendations: • Route 114 to Route 495 is recommended. • From Route 125 in Andover to Route 114. From Route 114 to Route 495 is recommended. • From Route 495 to the Ward Hill Connector in Haverhill,to Route 125 to the facility on Holt Road is recommended. • This recommended route will not allow the vehicles to utilize Route 125 in North Andover except from the Ward Hill connector into the facility. Chief Stanley,William Scott, and Sandra Starr of the Board of Health have met to discuss the enforcement and establishment of these regulations. The issuance of non-criminal dispositions will allow the town to utilize civilians to issue the violations. The Board of Health will be discussing this topic on February 27, 1997. ADDITIONAL GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATION: The Town Manager has discussed with Town Counsel the request to file legislation to obtain approval to add an additional voting member representing North Andover to the GLSD Board of Commissioners. The Town Manager has discussed this with the GLSD Director, as well as Town Counsel. Town Counsel will prepare the town meeting article for consideration, as well as the legislation to obtain the approvals of adding additional voting members. John Leeman made a motion, seconded by Donald Stewart,to request that Town Counsel prepare legislation to be brought to town meeting and to have the Town Manager discuss and present to other member communities the town's intentions; vote approved 5-0. FISCAL YEAR 1998 BUDGET: The Town Manager and the Board discussed the fiscal year 1998 budget. Mr. Duffy expressed concern that the various bonded projects will be affecting the tax rate and the addition of any further projects could potentially drastically effect the rates. Mr. Duffy stated that the town needs to get a strong handle on the revenue figures to address the tax rate concerns. John Leeman made a motion, seconded by Donald Stewart,to instruct the Town Manager to bring forward the budget in the following form on February 18; Board of Selectmen Minutes February 10, 1997 Page 4. 1. Base budget based upon current estimated revenue. 2. A prioritized monitized list of services currently being provided that will not be under item 1 above. 3. A prioritized monitized list of department requests not included in items 1 and 2 above; vote approved 5-0. ADJOURNMENT: John Leeman made a motion, seconded by William Duffy;to adjourn this meeting at 9:50 PM; vote approved 5-0. Melissa A. Powers, Administrative Secretary David Torrisi, Clerk of the Board.