HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 6, 1997
CALL TO ORDER: John Leeman, Chairman, called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: John Leeman, Chairman; Donald Stewart; David Torrisi;
(Kevin Foley arrived late and William Duffy was not present) and Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager.
PROCLAMATION OF UNITED NATIONS DAY: David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by
Donald Stewart,to proclaim October 24, 1997 as United Nations Day in the Town of North Andover; vote
approved 3-0.
PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Chairman discussed with the petitioners the fact that the Board of Selectmen
require that the abutters' driveways be jacked and the pipe placed under, if the abutter so desires. It was
explained to the Selectmen that sometimes it is better to actually cut the area, as opposed to jacking,to
prevent future cave ins. The Chairman requested that abutters to any underground petitions be contacted to
discussed the abutters preference,jacking or cutting of the area.
4 1 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company-Petition for conduit-Brentwood Circle, Great Pond
Road and Timber Lane -Underground Conduit-Plan 4 833 -David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded
by Donald Stewart,to approve this petition conditional upon the following:
1. The petitioner must meet with homeowners to discuss jacking or cutting of the property.
2. The petitioner must fix all landscaping.
Vote approved 3-0..
4 2 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company-Petition for conduit- Cranberry Lane and Os_ good
Street-Underground Conduit-Plan 4 835 -David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by
Donald Stewart,to approve this petition with the same conditions as #1; vote approved 3-0.
4 3 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company- Salem Street-Underground Conduit-Plan 4 836 -
David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve this petition with the same
conditions as #1; vote approved 3-0.
44 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company and Massachusetts Electric Company-Boxford
Street(One pole) -Petition 4 B-53/401 -David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to
continue this hearing with the request that the petitioner contact homeowners to discuss the location
placement of the telephone poles; vote approved 3-0.
45 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company and Massachusetts Electric Company- Sharpeners
Pond Road- (Place six poles) -Petition 4 S-53-402 -David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by
Donald Stewart,to approve this petition; vote approved 3-0.
46 -Massachusetts Electric Company-Waverly Road(15 Feet underground cable) -Plan 4 W-53-403 -
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to continue this hearing; vote
approved 3-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes - October 6, 1997 Page 2.
47 -Massachusetts Electric Company and New England Telephone &Telegraph Company-Waverly
Road(One pole) -Plan 4 W-53-404 -David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to
continue this hearing; vote approved 3-0.
48 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company-Boxford Street-Underground Conduit-Plan 4 841
-Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to approve this petition; vote approved 3-
0.
49 -Massachusetts Electric Company and New England Telephone &Telegraph Company-Boxford
Street(Place 2 poles and remove one pole) -Plan 4 B53-405 -David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded
by Donald Stewart,to approve this hearing; vote approved 3-0.
410 -New England Telephone &Telegraph Company- Chestnut Street(Underground conduit) -Plan
4 840 -Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to approve this petition subject to
the same conditions as #1; vote approved 3-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by David Torrisi,to
move into licensing; vote approved 3-0.
W. J. Phelan, Inc., d/b/a Mango Grille, 585 Chickering Road, requests approval of pledge of all alcoholic
beverages license to Fleet Bank as collateral for business loan. -John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded
by David Torrisi,to approve this pledge; vote approved 3-0. David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded
by John Leeman,to move back into regular session; vote approved 3-0.
CONSENT ITEMS: Town Manager recommends approval of use of Old Center Common for Horribles
Parade and activities on Sunday, October 26, 1997 from 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM -David Torrisi made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve this request; vote approved 3-0.
Town Manager recommends that the town does not exercise its right of first refusal. Notice of Intent-
Kenneth W. Rea, Plan 4 12979 Lots 1, 2, and 3 on Rosemont Drive - Chapter 61A-David Torrisi made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,that the Board of Selectmen opts to not exercise its right of first
refusal; vote approved 3-0.
Kevin Foley joined the meeting of the Selectmen.
COALITION AGAINST RISKY BEHAVIOR- PRESENTATION: The following met with the
Board of Selectmen to discuss the recently created coalition; Richard Gorman, Director of Youth Services;
Rev. Michael Randone, St. Michael's Parish; Jack Stephenson,North Andover School Department. The
coalition is responding to a survey performed in North Andover on school age children's participation in
risky behavior. Such behavior including but not limited to, cigarette, drug and alcohol abuse, sexual
activity, and violent behavior. The presentation discussed the need for this group to pull together to assist
children and adults in town dealing with tragedies such as the recent ones in town resulting in the deaths of
some young adults. The Coalition also requested Selectmen representation on a formation committee of the
coalition.
David Torrisi made a MOTION, seconded by Kevin Foley,to support the mission of the Coalition; vote
approved 4-0. David Torrisi will represent the Selectmen on the Board.
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ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business;this meeting adjourned upon a motion by
Donald Stewart; seconded by Kevin Foley; vote approved 4-0.
Melissa A. Powers, Administrative Secretary David Torrisi, Clerk of the Board