HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-05-20 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 20, 2002
CALL TO ORDER: Rosemary Smedile called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at the Senior Center.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile, Chairman; James Xenakis; Donald B.
Stewart;Wendy Wakeman; Susan Haltmaier; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town
Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Susan Haltmaier,to move into
Executive Session to discuss a criminal investigation; vote approved 5-0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session.
Vote: Wendy Wakeman yes; Donald Stewart yes; Susan Haltmaier yes; James Xenakis yes; Rosemary
Smedile yes.
Chairman Smedile stated the Board would be returning to Open Session after the Executive Session.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT
Home Funds: The Town Manager would like to add this item to tonight's agenda under NEW BUSINESS
40B Process: Wendy Wakeman stated on May 10, 2002, Ray Santilli and Wendy Wakeman attended a
seminar on 40B. Ms. Wakeman learned a lot on the process and stated there isn't much you can do to stop
it.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to move into licensing; vote approved 5-0.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to approve the following (6) One-Day
Liquor Licenses for Martha Larson, Board of Trustees Stevens Estate @ Osgood Street; vote approved 5-0.
1. Ann Taddeo/Wedding June 1, 2002 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. All Alcohol
2. Helen Condell/Graduation June 2, 2002 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Beer&Wine
3. Anne Ferraro/Anniversary June 14, 2002 7:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. All Alcohol
4. Penny Von Kummer/Wedding June 15, 2002 5:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. All Alcohol
5. Ann Maillet/Wedding June 22, 2002 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. All Alcohol
6. Colleen Nolan/Wedding June 29, 2002 4:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. All Alcohol
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Wendy Wakeman,to move out of Licensing; vote approved
5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Request from Brooks School to use the Old Town Center May 24, 2002..
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve the request from Rev.
Timothy Cogan of Brooks School to use the Old Town Center on Friday, May 24, 2002, from 11:00 AM—
1:00 PM;vote approved 5-0.
Request from St. Gregory Church to use Old Center Common September 8, 2002.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve the request from Father
Yegishe Manjikian of St. Gregory Church to use the Old Center Common on Sunday, September 8, 2002,
from 12:00 PM—5:00 PM to hold the Church picnic; vote approved 5-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes May 20, 2002 Page 2
OLD BUSINESS:
Report of Lake Access Study Committee.
The Selectmen formed the Lake Access Study Committee in October 2001. The purpose was to try to find
a balance between environmental protection and recreational uses. Members of the committee: Susan
Haltmaier, Ray Santilli, Linda Hmurciak, Al Manzi, Bill McEvoy, Brian Collins, Jim Lafond, Scott
Lindquist, Steve McCarthy, Kirk Olsen, Frank Ragonese and Kevin Sparks.
Hours of access to the lake.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to make the hours of access to the lake
from dawn to dusk; vote approved 4-1. (Donald Stewart opposed).
Parking and access to the lake.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, access to North Pumping Station for
residents to park vehicles displaying a special boat access parking permit. The lot is for parking only;
access to the boat ramp is denied. The cost of the boat-access parking permit is set at$50.00 per year. The
number of spaces would be limited to 5 regular spaces. All vehicles parked at the North Pumping Station
must display a boat-access parking permit. The Board of Selectmen can issue special permits; vote
approved 5-0.
Type and size of watercraft, including propulsion systems, to be allowed.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, watercraft allowed on the Lake must be
designed to be manually propelled by oars or paddles. Rowing shells,johnboats, dinghies, rowboats,
canoes and kayaks are acceptable as long as the occupants are isolated from contact with the lake. Boats
must not have any thru-holes (e.g. self-bailers)that would allow contact between the occupants and the lake
water. Electric motors are acceptable as an alternate form of propulsion. The maximum length of a
motorized craft is 15 feet. Inflatable boats, windsurfers and seaplanes are not allowed. No domestic
animals are allowed to be in boats, on the ice, or in the water at any time; vote approved 5-0.
Boating and Fishing Permits.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to approve the committee
recommendations to designate a"lake usage"permit at a cost of$25 for the first boat owned by a resident
and$10 for each additional boat annually. The permit would allow both boating and fishing with no
distinction. The new permit should be a larger version than the current permit and should be in a bright,
obvious color such as fluorescent orange; vote approved 5-0.
Wendy Wakeman applauded the committee for admirable work.
NEW BUSINESS:
Home Funds.
Arthur Brady of American Training, Inc. requested$10,000 in HOME funds for renovation of existing
group home for disabled residents in North Andover on 20 Lincoln Street. This property is currently the
residence of three adults with developmental disabilities. The home is administered by American Training,
a non-profit 50103 corporation whose mission is to provide job training,job placement, and residential
supports to low-income and disabled adults. During the day the residents attend supervised workshops and
other employment settings.
Susan Haltmaier made a MOTION, seconded by Wendy Wakemen,to release $10,000 in HOME funds for
renovation of existing group home on 20 Lincoln Street; motion did not carry 2-2-1. (Wendy Wakeman and
James Xenakis opposed, Donald Stewart abstained).
Wendy Wakeman is not comfortable to support this item at this time and requested Mr. Brady check the
numbers and come back with more information. This item will be on the Agenda May 28, 2002.
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North Andover Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Joan Kulash stated the previous Town Manager Robert Halpin appointed the (NASWAC)North Andover
Solid Waste Advisory Committee in 1999. Tina Klein is the new chairman of NASWAC. The mission of
this committee is to investigate and advise the Board of Selectmen on how to move from the current solid
waste disposal system to a cost effective solid waste management system designed to reduce and ultimately
eliminate the municipal solid waste generated and disposed of by the Town and to educate the Board of
Selectmen and citizens of North Andover on the environmental impact of current method of solid waste
management. Tina Kline stated the Town is currently recycling 23%, which means 77%of the people are
not recycling. Ms. Kline is promoting neighborhood re-cycling programs and has signed up recycling
captains on 34 streets with 500 families. The DEP has a goal for every community to hit at least 46%for
recycling and the Town is currently doing 23%.
Joan Kulash stated she hopes the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen will endorse this committee and
do annual appointments.
Police Department: Request to Hire Reserve Officers.
The North Andover Police Department normally maintains a reserve police force of twelve officers. As a
result of the police appointments last year the reserve force was reduced to two officers, neither of who are
actively working. It is important that the reserve officers be replaced. It is beneficial to have this level of
personnel available for emergencies to supplement the fulltime officers. Chief Stanley formally requested
authorization from the Board of Selectmen to request an updated civil service list to begin the process of
replacing these ten(10)reserve officers.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Wendy Wakeman,to approve Chief Richard Stanley's
request to move forward and bring 10 new candidates through the process and before the Board of
Selectmen; vote approved 4-1 (James Xenakis opposed).
Discussion: James Xenakis stated the current Police Officers have the right to overtime first before calling
reserve officers. Mr. Xenakis stated he has concerns with the current budget.
Police Department: Request to call for civil service sergeant exam
Due to the retirement of Lt. Thomas Gilligan and the proposed personnel structure of the Police
Department,there will be a vacancy for a sergeant's position in the near future. It is good management
practice to have an active list of qualified individuals available. The last list expired. The next exam is
scheduled for October 2002 and the Department of Personnel Administration requires that the Town notify
them of intentions to participate no later than July 1, 2002.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis,to call for a civil service sergeant exam for
the Town of North Andover; vote approved 5-0.
Appointment Process
July 1, 2002 is the appointment date for many town boards and committees. In the past the Board has
appointed a subcommittee of two members to work with me in filling positions on these boards.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to appoint Wendy Wakeman and
Rosemary Smedile to work on a subcommittee with the Town Manager for appointments to various town
boards and committees; vote approved 5-0.
Memorial Day Observations
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart,to close the recommended roads along
the parade route for the celebration of the Memorial Day Parade; vote approved 5-0.
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Chamber of Commerce function. Town Manager Mark Rees attended a Chamber of Commerce function
on May 17, 2002 where area state representatives and Speaker Thomas Finneran spoke on the state budget.
The Speaker could not give a definitive date on when the Town would receive final cherry sheet numbers.
Airport Tour. Rosemary Smedile is trying to set up a tour of the Airport on May 29, 2002 at 4:00 PM.
ADJOURNMENT: Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Susan Haltmaier,to adjourn the
meeting at 9:50 PM; vote approved 5 — 0.
Kathleen O'Neill
Administrative Secretary James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board