HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-09-02 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES SEPTEMBER 2, 1997
CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John Leeman, Chairman; Kevin Foley; Donald Stewart;
David Torrisi; and Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager; (William B. Duffy, Jr. not present).
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: August 18, 1997 -Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by
Kevin Foley,to approve the minutes of August 18, 1997; vote approved 4-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS & PUBLIC COMMENT: The Chairman announced
that the Board of Selectmen meeting schedule for the month of September will be changed to the following:
September 2 and September 22.
Lawrence Municipal Airport Show and Carnival -It was announced that the Lawrence Municipal Airport
will be holding an air show and carnival on September 5, 6, and 7 at the airport.
Andover/Osgood Street Update -Mr. Foley requested that the Board be provided with an update as to the
status of the improvements of the Andover and Osgood Street, as part of the take over of the roadway from
the state.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, for
the Board of Selectmen to move into licensing; vote approved 4-0.
Request for a One-Day Wine &Malt Beverages License, Ronald McClusky, Grand Knight, Monsignor
Shea- Council 3819 Knights of Columbus, 505 Sutton Street- September 14, 1997 from 12:00 PM - 6:00
PM for a family outing(request waiver of fee) -John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,
to approve this license request and the waiver of the fee; vote approved 4-0.
Request for a one day Wine &Malt Beverages License - September 13, 1997 from 6:30 PM -Midnight-
Amanda C. Hogan,Windrush Farm. Therapeutic Equitation Barn Dance and Barbecue -John Leeman
made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to approve this license request; vote approved 4-0.
Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to move back into regular session; vote
approved 4-0.
OPEN SPACE COMMITTEE - DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY PRESERVATION ACT:
Martha Larson and Albert Manzi, III, of the Open Space Committee gave the Board of Selectmen a brief
update of the activities of the Open Space Committee. Michael Howard, Conservation Administrator,
distributed a package of information regarding the Preservation Act for the Board's review. The
Committee would like to propose a warrant article for the next Town Meeting. This article would initiate a
real estate transfer tax. These funds would then be ear marked for municipal land acquisition for the
preservation of open space. Mr. Foley stated that this was a laudable goal, however, he is opposed to the
suggested tax. No action was taken by the Board.
FINANCE DIRECTOR PRESENTATION REGARDING BORROWING STRATEGY:
Kevin F. Mahoney, Director of Administration and Finance, gave a brief presentation including a slide
presentation to the Board regarding the debt service funding strategy. The Board of Selectmen requested
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that the Finance Committee provide a formal recommendation to the Board as to their recommended
funding strategy.
APPOINTMENTS: Division of Public Works Director-J. William Hmurciak-Kevin Foley made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve this appointment; vote approved 4-0.
Insurance Advisory Committee -Leo Lafond, Retiree Representative -Donald Stewart made a MOTION,
seconded by Kevin Foley,to approve this appointment; vote approved 4-0.
Planning Board Re-Appointments -The Board of Selectmen discussed the re-appointments of John Simons
and Richard Nardella to the Planning Board for a three year term to expire June 30, 2000.
Kevin Foley made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to approve this reappointment. Mr. Torrisi
stated that he seconded the motion for discussion purposes only. The motion carried 2 - 1- 1 (David Torrisi
opposed and Donald Stewart abstained). The Board then discussed whether this vote provided a sufficient
majority for the appointments.. It was requested that the Town Manager obtain an opinion of Town
Counsel with respect to this question. In light of the confusion surrounding the vote, Mr. Torrisi made a
motion to appoint John Simons to the Planning Board; Motion failed to be seconded.
ANNOOUNCEMENT: The Board of Selectmen will not be going into Executive Session as indicated on
the agenda.
ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business,this meeting adjourned.
David Torrisi, Clerk of the Board