HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-02-07 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES FEBRUARY 7, 2005
CALL TO ORDER: Rosemary Connelly Smedile called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM at
North Andover High School, Guidance Office Room 1108.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile, Chairman; Wendy Wakeman;
James Xenakis; Mark J.T. Caggiano; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town
Manager and Thomas Urbelis, Town Counsel.
COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chairman Smedile wished a Happy Birthday to fellow board member Mark J. T. Caggiano.
OLD BUSINESS:
Affordable Housing Unit at Kittredge Crossing.
The board requested at their last meeting that the Housing Partnership Committee provide a
recommendation as to whether or not they believe that the Board of Selectmen should exercise
its right of first refusal for the affordable housing resale unit at Kittredge Crossing.
George Koehler, a member of the Housing Partnership Committee, was present and gave
reasons why the Board of Selectmen should not exercise its right of first refusal. After speaking
with Janna Peckman of CHAPA and Judy Epstein, who organized the affordable housing lottery,
it appears that there is a list of residual North Andover resident who may be selected to
purchase the unit.
Mr. Koehler said that the Housing Partnership Committee would do research and work on a
long-term solution if additional units become available and would report back to the board in the
future.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, not to exercise the right of
first refusal. Vote approved 4-0.
Wendy Wakeman asked Town Counsel to explain the Affordable Housing Trust.
Thomas Urbelis said the Governor signed an Amendment to the General Laws for Special
Legislation Authorization. Town Counsel drafted a Warrant Article for the annual town meeting
saying that the General Laws have been amended such that an Authorization Law, if a
community accepts it, may establish an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. This law is very
comprehensive and statewide.
Ice Rink Facility Proposal.
The Town Manager said that one proposal was received for the ice rink proposal. Town
Counsel, Thomas Urbelis reviewed the bid proposal and said that he identified where the
proposal was not responsive to the Minimum Criteria required by the RFP. Town Counsel
recommended that the board reject the proposal.
The Town Manager recommended revising the RFP to make it more amendable to potential
developers and suggested that you keep the committee in place and perhaps include Paul
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Hunter, board member of the NAYHL. Mr. Hunter would have to go through steps with the
Ethics Commission regarding his interest in the committee and any conflict of interest.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to reject the Bid Proposal
because under M.G.L. c. 30B, proposer did not satisfy the Minimum Criteria. Vote approved 4-
0.
Preparation for February 7, 2005 Special Town Meeting.
The Town Manager outlined the "Order of Action" for tonight's Special Town Meeting.
The Town Manager said that as a formality the board should vote to open the Warrant for the
Annual Town Meeting.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to open the Warrant for the
Annual Town Meeting with a Closing date of March 18, 2005. Vote approved 4-0.
Wendy Wakeman made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to recess and reconvene at
7:00 PM in the auditorium. Vote approved 4-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Wendy D. Wakeman, Clerk of the Board