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Home My WebLink About2007-05-07 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MAY 7, 2007 CALL TO ORDER: Thomas Licciardello called the meeting to order at 6:30 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. PUBLIC HEARINGS: Continuation of Roadway Layouts The Board voted to extend a continuance of this hearing to allow further time for the petitioner to address outstanding items relating to the town assuming ownership of the roadways. To be in compliance with the state law that requires a minimum seven-day difference from when the layout hearing is concluded and the beginning of town meeting when the vote to accept the roadways will take place. Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to layout the following roadways: Willow Street, Willow Street (South) Extension, Bayfield Drive and Flagship Drive. Vote approved 5-0. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to move into Executive Session to discuss Land Acquisition 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 Rosemary Smedile, to approve the minutes of April 23, 2007, Open Session as written and Executive Session as written. Vote approved 4-0-1. Daniel Lanen abstained from the Executive Session Minutes. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Retirement of Library Director The Town Manager announced that Sue Ellen Holmes, Library Director has notified the town of her plans to retire from the position of Director of the Library on Friday, November 16, 2007 after 41 years of service with the community. Senior Center Recognition Day The Town Manager asked the Board to approve a proclamation making May 9th, 2007 Senior Center Recognition Day. Rosemary Smedile mad a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the proclamation. Vote approved 5-0. Statement of Support, National Guard and Reserve Employees The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs has requested North Andover adopt a Statement of Support. The Town's personnel policies are consistent with the pledges contained in the Statement of Support. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to adopt the Statement of Support and authorize the Town Manager to sign it. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes May 7, 2007 2 Public Comment Kimberly Dawley of 95 Hickory Hill Road, gave the Board a citizens petition signed by residents in support for the schools restoration Robert Ercolini of 195 Bridle Path, informed the Board that he would make it known at Town Meeting that the Police and Fire Union contracts could be voted on subject to an override vote and the money put aside for the contracts would be available for other departments. CONSENT ITEMS: Memorial Day Parade Veterans Director Ed Mitchell requested permission to hold the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2007, formation to start at the Franklin School at 10:00 a.m. Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the request to hold the Annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday, May 28, 2007. Vote approved 5-0. Acceptance of Grant; Festival of Trees The Town Manager asked the Board to formally accept a Grant from the Methuen Festival of Trees to the Stevens Memorial Library in the amount of$10,000 for Historical Preservation. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to accept the $10,000 Grant from the Methuen Festival of Trees to the Stevens Memorial Library for Historical Preservation. Vote approved 5-0. Permission to Fill Vacancies: Council of Aging Van Driver and Library Assistant Position Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the requests to fill vacancies at the Council of Aging and the Library for the specific positions. Vote approved 5-0. Sheep Shearing and Crafts Festival— May 20, 2007 The North Andover Festival Committee requested permission to hold the annual Sheep Shearing and Crafts Festival on May 20, 2007. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to approve the annual Sheep Shearing and Crafts Festival on May 20, 2007, from 10:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to move into Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. Burton's Grill, Turnpike Street—change of manager from Patrick Gordon to Michael Tynan Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the request by Burton's Grill to change managers. Vote approved 5-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to move out of Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS: National Grid Pole Petition Plan #2282592— Massachusetts Avenue Install pole 1083-1 This petition was TABLED until National Grid and resident Jack McCarthy of 226 Green Street could come to an agreement. Board of Selectmen Minutes May 7, 2007 3 OLD BUSINESS: Joint Budget Resolution The Budget Communication Group agreed upon a joint resolution regarding the FY08 budget that would be sent to the full boards with a recommendation to adopt Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adopt and sign the Joint Resolution for FY08 General Fund Operating Budget. Vote approved 3-2. James Xenakis and Daniel Lanen opposed. Recommendation of Warrant Articles The Town Manager requested that the Board vote on their recommendations of Warrant Articles. Article 4. Amend General Fund Appropriation for FY2007 Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote FAVORABLE ACTION. Vote approved 5-0. Article 12. Appropriation of Funds to Reinstate Program Manager Position—N Andover Senior Center Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to vote UNFAVORABLE ACTION. Vote approved 4-1. Daniel Lanen opposed. Article 13. Raise and Appropriate Additional Funds for FY2008 To Be Made At Town Meeting as Amended Article 24. Amend Town Charter—Insert Chap. 12— Web Access to Public Records Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to vote UNFAVORABLE ACTION. Vote approved 5-0. Article 25. Amend General Bylaws— Chap. 59— Town Meetings—Procedures for Disclosure NO ACTION Skip Articles 27, 28 &29. Article 30. Amend Zoning Map—200 and 220 Sutton Street Assessors Map 39, Lot 24 and Assessors Map 28, Lot 1, from Industrial S (1-S)to Business 2 (B-2) James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to vote FAVORABLE ACTION. Vote 5-0. Article 31. Amend Zoning Bylaw—Section 4.133 (Industrial 2 District-Add New SubSection—Subsection 24—Allowed Uses in 1-2 District NO ACTION Article 32. Amend Zoning Map—Assessors Map 108-C Parcel 9-Rte 114— Turnpike St. and Berry St. Rezone from Residential 2 (R2)to Corridor Development District 2 (CDD2) Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to vote FAVORABLE ACTION. Vote 3-1-1. Daniel Lanen opposed and Rosemary Smedile abstained. Article 33. Amend Zoning Map-Assessors Map 108-C Parcel 9-Rte 114— Turnpike St. and Berry St. Rezone from Residential 2 (R2)to Industrial 1 (1-1)) NO ACTION Article 35. Amend Zoning Bylaw—Section 8.9(3)—Sections c,v, Section 8.9 (5)— Sections d,vil,3 and 8.9(8)-Wireless Facilities Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to vote FAVORABLE ACTION. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes May 7, 2007 4 Article 36. Amend Zoning Bylaw—New Section 7.4(5)-Dimensional Requirements—Building Heights Mark Caggiano made a MOTION, seconded by James Xenakis, to vote FAVORABLE ACTION. Vote approved 3-0-2. Daniel Lanen and Rosemary Smedile abstained. Greenery Affordable Housing Project At the Board's last meeting a non-profit housing group NOAH presented their plans on converting the vacant Greenery project to an affordable housing project. To move that project forward, NOAH is requesting that the Board sign a letter urging the current owners HRPT to sell the property to NOAH. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to endorse the letter for NOAH requesting the current owners HRPT to sell the property to NOAH. Vote approved 5-0. NEW BUSINESS: Bradford Street and Commerce Way Traffic Improvements The Police Department is recommending changes to traffic regulations on Bradford Street and Commerce Way. James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to approve the recommendations by the Police Department on Bradford Street and Commerce Way. Vote approved 5-0. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: ➢ The Police Department has enhanced efforts to address traffic related issues in the community. ➢ The Massachusetts Town Clerk's Association recently recertified Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw. ➢ Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw, Board of Health Member Larry Fixler, four members of the Fire Department, and the Town Manager Mark Rees completed a class on NIMS 200 on Saturday, April 26, 2007 taught by Deputy Fire Chief William Martineau. The NIMS program provides training on responding to emergencies. ➢ The Town Manager is in the process of meeting with Town Division and Department Directors for a 3rd quarter review of the objectives. ADJOURNMENT: James Xenakis made a MOTION, seconded by Mark Caggiano, to return to Executive Session and to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 PM. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary James M. Xenakis, Clerk of the Board