HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007-01-08 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES January 8, 2007
CALL TO ORDER: Thomas Licciardello called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM at Town Hall Meeting
Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Thomas Licciardello, Chairman; Rosemary Connelly
Smedile, James Xenakis; Daniel P. Lanen; Mark J.T. Caggiano; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli,
Assistant Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to move into Executive Session to
discuss Collective Bargaining and Pending Litigation. Vote approved 5-0.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session. Daniel
P. Lanen, yes; James Xenakis yes; Mark Caggiano yes; Rosemary Smedile, yes, and Thomas
Licciardello yes. Vote approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to approve the December 18, 2007,
Open Session Minutes as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
New Business Recognition: Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant
The Board of Selectmen presented Casa Blanca Mexican Restaurant for locating their restaurant in North
Andover and their successful opening and first months of operation.
Passport Information
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw said that US citizens traveling out of the country would now need a
passport. The deadline is approaching on January 23, 2007.
Nomination Papers for March 2007 Election
The deadline for taking out nomination papers is Friday, February 2, 2007 at 4:30 p.m.
APPOINTMENTS:
Treasurer/Collector
The Town Manager recommended appointing Jennifer A. Yarid as the Town's Treasurer/Collector. The
Selectmen's subcommittee Thomas Licciardello and Rosemary Smedile recommended that the full board
confirm this appointment.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to confirm the appointment of Jennifer A.
Yarid as the Town's Treasurer/Collector. Vote approved 5-0.
Board Appointments
The Board is requested to appoint and confirm appointments for David Boudreau for the Merrimack
Valley Planning Commission, Stephen D'Onofrio for the Cable Access & Media Committee, and Carol
Axelrod for the Housing Partnership Committee.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Thomas Licciardello, to appoint David Boudreau to
the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to appoint Stephen D'Onofrio to the
Cable Access Media Committee. Vote approved 5-0.
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Rosemary Smedile made A MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to appoint Carol Axelrod to the
Housing Partnership Committee. Vote approved 5-0.
Chairman Licciardello requested to take item IX-A FY08-13 Capital Improvement Plan out of order
NEW BUSINESS:
FY08-13 Capital Improvement Plan
Town Manager Mark Rees presented a five-year Capital Improvement Plan for the Board's consideration.
This plan addresses critical infrastructure and equipment needs; a phased approach to major building
needs; most projects will not require a Proposition 2'h debt exclusion to fund; focus on re-use or
replacement of existing assets rather then new projects. Division Directors requested the following list:
replacement vehicles, roadway and sidewalk improvements, equipment upgrades and building
maintenance improvements.
The Town Manger recommended a program to renovate existing town buildings and reuse them for other
needs. The vacant Bradstreet School would be renovated for a new Police Station; Build an out-country
Fire Station; Renovate and reuse the downtown Fire Station as School Administration Offices;
Renovation and expansion of an existing elementary school and building of a third Fire Station.
The Board was asked to review cost estimates for major projects; meet with Division Directors, School
Committee and Finance Committee, Community Preservation Committee for input; make
recommendations at Town Meeting on any expenditure of capital projects and finally Town Meeting would
have to approve the FY08 recommended expenditures.
Mark Rees thanked Division Directors, School Superintendent, Ray Santilli and Lyne Savage for their
work in putting this plan together.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Permission to Fill Vacancies
The Board was requested to authorize the filling of three positions. Two positions are in the Department
of Public Works for the Water Meter Reader and the Mechanic and the third position is for a temporary
replacement of the Assistant Town Accountant while on Family Medical Leave.
Mark Caggiano made MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to authorize the filling of the three positions
as requested. Vote approved 5-0.
Special Speed Regulations: Foster Street, Summer Street, Boxford Street and Salem Street
The Board is requested to approve and sign these respective speed regulations for submission to Mass
Highway.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the speed regulations for
Foster Street, Summer Street, Boxford Street and Salem Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Acceptance of Donation
Chief Dolan has embarked upon a project to improve the Fire Fighter's Memorial located at Station 2 by
the installation of pavers. To move this project forward, the Board is requested to accept a $3,000
donation from the Stevens Foundation and authorize the Fire Chief to continue to raise funds to meet the
funding goal of$6,350.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to accept a donation of$3,000 from the
Stevens Foundation to improve the Fire fighter's Memorial located at Station 2 and also authorize the Fire
Chief to continue to raise funds to meet the goal of$6,350. Vote approved 5-0.
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Note: James Xenakis recused
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Thomas Licciardello, to move into Licensing. Vote
approved 4-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to open the Public Hearing. Vote
approved 4-0.
Public Hearing for Wine & Malt Beverage Package Store License for 350 Winthrop Avenue, Wine & Beer
at the Andovers, LLC William Buco, Manager
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Thomas Licciardello, to close the Public Hearing, Vote
approved 4-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Thomas Licciardello, to approve the Licensing for
Wine & Malt Package Store for 350 Winthrop Avenue Andovers, LLC William Buco Manager. Vote
approved 4-0.
Thomas Licciardello made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 4-0.
Note: James Xenakis returned to the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS:
February 7, 2007, Special Town Meeting
Community Development Director Curt Bellavance requested additional time to complete the 40-R Smart
Growth Zoning process. Bellavance recommended that this 40-R zoning amendment be delayed and be
placed on the May Annual Town Meeting Warrant in order to properly submit the 40-R application, work
with the Dept. of Housing &Community Development for zoning language and work with the property
owner on a development agreement and allow the Town's land-use boards to thoroughly review the
proposed 40-R language, map, and regulations.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to cancel the Special Town Meeting
scheduled for February 7, 2007 and to place the 40-R zoning amendment on the May Annual Town
Meeting Warrant. Vote approved 5-0.
Town Counsel Fees
Town Counsel Thomas Urbelis previously requested a review of the hourly rate paid for his services. The
Town Manager's office did a survey of comparable cities and towns in the area to check the current
market rates. North Andover was considerably below the current market rates.
The Town Manager recommended that the Board increase the hourly rate to $150 per hour effective July
1, 2007.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to raise Town Counsel's rate to $145
per hour effective July 1, 2007. Vote approved 4-1. James Xenakis opposed.
New Business
Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement
Fire Chief Dolan requested the Board of Selectmen to authorize the North Andover Fire Department to go
to aid another city, town in the area in an emergency.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that in accordance with G.L. Chapter
48, Section 59A, to authorize the North Andover Fire Department to go to aid another city, town, fire
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district or area under federal jurisdiction in this Commonwealth or in any adjoining state in extinguishing
fires therein or rendering any other emergency aid or performing any details as ordered by the North
Andover Fire Chief, in accordance with the terms and conditions as attached hereto. Vote approved 5-0.
Note: Daniel Lanen recused.
Process for Hiring Police Officer
The Board was requested to approve the filing of a Civil Service Requisition for one permanent patrol
officer position.
James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to approve the filing of a Civil Service
Requisition for one patrol officer position. Vote approved 4-0.
Note: Daniel Lanen returned.
ADJOURNMENT:
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
Vote approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board