HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-06-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JUNE 22, 1999
CALL TO ORDER: Keith Mitchell called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Keith A. Mitchell, Chairman; John R. Leeman, Jr.; Donald
B. Stewart; James M. Xenakis; Robert J. Halpin, Town Manager.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by John Leeman,to approve the Minutes of May 4, 1999, June
2, 1999 (Executive and Open Sessions) and June 7, 1999 (Executive and Open Sessions).
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Donald Stewart questioned the procedure for Kevin Mahoney's, former Finance Director, resignation. He
feels the process is flawed.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to send a letter to Kevin Mahoney thanking
him for his many years of service to the Town; vote approved 3 — 0—1 (Donald Stewart abstained).
CONSENT ITEMS:
Request to use Old Center Common—July 3, 4 and 5, 1999—Festival Committee. John Leeman made a
MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve this request; vote approved 4— 0.
Request to use Town roads— September 26, 1999—Elder Services of Merrimack Valle X. John Leeman
made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve this request; vote approved 4— 0.
Request to use North Andover Middle School Grounds—August 17th and 18th—North Andover Lions Club
Circus. John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve this request; vote
approved 4— 0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION seconded by John Leeman,to move into Licensing; vote approved 4— 0.
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by Keith Mitchell,to approve the following one-day licenses and
to waive the fee for the North Andover Fire Department's Summer Outing;
Evy Gillette, Manager, Stevens Estate @ Osgood Hill, 723 Osgood Street, requests the following one-day
licenses:
Beldon-Carey Rehearsal Dinner July 9, 1999 6:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m. Beer&Wine
Beldon-Carey Wedding July 10, 1999 5:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m. All Alcohol
North Andover Fire Dept.'s July 11, 1999 12:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. Beer&Wine
Summer Outing
Historic Managers' Meeting July 13, 1999 5:00 p.m. — 8:00 p.m. All Alcohol
Patrick Hayes Barbecue July 18, 1999 12:00 p.m. — 6:00 p.m. Beer&Wine
The Greenery Summer Outing July 22, 1999 5:00 p.m. — 11:00 p.m. Beer&Wine
Ascend Communication July 24, 1999 11:00 a.m. —4:00 p.m. Beer&Wine
Summer Outing July 25, 1999 (Rain Date)
vote approved 4— 0.
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James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Keith Mitchell,to move out of Licensing; vote approved 4—
0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Charter Review Subcommittee Update. James Xenakis said that William Duffy and he met with Peter
Lafond who was on the last Charter review committee. He stated they did not have a time line as of yet and
had focused on who should be involved with the review. They are scheduled to meet again Monday, June
28, 1999.
Foxwood Subdivision Issues—Report on Meeting with Residents on June 21, 1999. The Town Manager
said they discussed the fire sprinkler issue and a number of other issues. Many of the problems are
builder/owner issues and the owners should review their purchase and sale agreements. He said the Fire
Chief will work with the State Fire Marshall and in turn work with the installer to remedy some of the
problems. On the subdivision issues, Town Counsel has concluded that the Planning Board has not issued
any waivers from the original special permit. There will be another meeting with residents in August.
Board of Selectmen Re-Appointments. John Leemand made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to
approve the following Board of Selectmen's Appointments; vote approved 4— 0.
Committee Last Name First Name Term
Cable TV Committee Dague George 3 years
Cable TV Committee Gacioch Richard 3 years
Cable TV Committee Parker Robert 3 years
Conservation Commission Manzi, Jr. Albert P. 3 years
Conservation Commission Wescott Beth 3 years
Constable Manning John F. 3 years
Council on Aging Cantone Mae 3 years
Council on Aging Driscoll Robert 3 years
Council on Aging Perry Joanne 3 years
Council on Aging Torrisi Domenic 3 years
Emergency Management Agency Boettcher Richard 1 year
Emergency Management Agency Coco John 1 year
Emergency Management Agency Coco Jeffrey 1 year
Emergency Management Agency Coco Evelyn 1 year
Emergency Management Agency Dolan William 1 year
Emergency Management Agency Somers Leonard 1 year
Emergency Management Agency Stanley Richard 1 year
Emergency Mgmt. —Auxiliary Special Police Sullivan Joseph 1 year
Emergency Mgmt. —Auxiliary Special Police Boettcher Richard 1 year
Emergency Mgmt. —Auxiliary Special Police MacLean Raymond 1 year
Emergency Mgmt. —Auxiliary Special Police Roche James 1 year
Historic District Commission Aznoian Harry 3 years
Historic District Commission Hayward Patricia 3 years
Historic District Commission Stevens Robert 3 years
Local Arts Council Conroy Patricia 3 years
Local Arts Council Loosigian Lisa 3 years
Recreation Council Driscoll John 3 years
Recreation Council_ Lee Joanne 3 years
Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees Hansen E. William 1 year
Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees McGarry John 1 year
Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees Cullen Albert F. 1 year
Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees Larson Martha 1 year
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Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees Reming Richard 1 year
Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees Torrisi Marc 1 year
Stevens Estate—Board of Trustees Willis John J. 1 year
Youth Services Board of Directors Breen Peter 3 years
Zoning Board of Appeals Pallone Jon M. 3 years
Zoning Board of Appeals—Associate Karpinski Scott A. 3 years
Town Manager Re-Appointments. Following is a list of the Town Manager's appointments. The Board of
Selectmen did not have any objection to these appointments.
Committee Last Name First Name Term
Board of Assessors Barker George 1 year
Board of Assessors Jones Ernest 1 year
Board of Assessors Minicucci David 1 year
Commission on Disability Issues Lyons, Jr. James F. 3 years
Commission on Disability Issues Nevins Eugene 3 years
Board of Health Rizza John 3 years
Industrial Development Finance Authority Kalin John R. 5 years
Inspector, Electrical Inspector DeCola James 1 year
Inspector—Local Building Inspector McGuire Michael 1 year
Inspector—Plumbing &Gas Inspector Diozzi James 1 year
Planning Board Rowen Richard S. 3 years
NEW BUSINESS:
Y2K Status—Report as of June 1999. The Town Manager reviewed Y2K preparations. He said that
Richard Boettcher, Communications Supervisor, and Chief Richard Stanley are available to answer any
questions. The Town Manager gave an overview of the risk and exposures to the Town. He also said the
Town is ahead of schedule. Chief Stanley said there will be additional staff scheduled to handle any
emergencies.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Town Counsel was unable to arrive until 9:00 p.m. Because of this,the Executive Session was postponed.
ADJOURNMENT:
John Leeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 p.m.; vote
approved 4— 0.
Ann M. Keating
Administrative Secretary John R. Leeman, Jr., Clerk of the Board