HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-05-24 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MAY 24, 2010
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy M. Watson, Chairman; Daniel P. Lanen, Vice
Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk; Richard A. Nardella, Licensing Chairman;William F.
Gordon; Mark Rees, Town Manager; Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to move into Executive Session to
discuss Collective Bargaining and Personnel Matter. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move into Executive Session to
discuss Collective Bargaining. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Daniel Lanen
yes, Richard Nardella yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
RECONVENE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the minutes of May 10,
2010, Open Session as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Appointments:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to appoint Liz Fennessy to the
Conservation Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Memorial Day Observances:
The Memorial Day Parade will be held on Monday, May 31, 2010 and dedicated to Navy Veteran and
former Town employee John Cyr.
Comments from the Board:
Selectman Nardella commented on the signs that are placed all over Town that are not in compliance
with the Town's bylaw. The Building Inspector and the Department of Public Works are constantly picking
up illegal signs.
Public Comment:
Chairman of the School Committee Stan Limpert thanked the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager for
all their support at Town Meeting.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Thomson Elementary School Annual Fun Run June 10, 2010, at 5:00 p.m.:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve a road race permit on
June 10, 2010, for the Thomson School PTO, conditioned upon adherence to Police, Fire and DPW
regulations. Vote approved 5-0.
Lions Club Circus at the Middle School Grounds from June 27-June 28, 2010:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve an event permit from
June 26 to June 29, 2010, for the North Andover Lions Club Circus conditioned upon adherence to DPW,
Police, Fire and Building Department regulations and permission from the North Andover Public Schools
for use of their property. Vote approved 5-0.
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Note: Daniel Lanen recused.
Ethics Disclosure:
Police Chief Richard Stanley: Chief Stanley is requesting a determination that his participating in the
Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission, Inc. is not substantial as to be determined likely to
affect the integrity of the services that the Town may expect from him.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, that the Board of Selectmen have
determined that Chief Richard Stanley's membership on the Massachusetts Police Accreditation
Commission is not so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services that the
Town may expect from him and for the Chair to sign appropriate documents to that effect on behalf of the
Board. Vote approved 4-0.
Note: Daniel Lanen returned.
Town Manager Mark Rees: The Town Manager requested a determination from the Board that his hiring
of Uptown Landscaping for services for his house while the same company provides services to the
Stevens Estate does not create a financial conflict so substantial as to be deemed likely to affect the
integrity of the services the Town may expect from him.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, that the Board of Selectmen have
determined that Town Manager Mark Rees' hiring of Uptown Landscaping to provide services at his home
while the same company is providing paid services to the Stevens Estate is not so substantial as to be
deemed likely to affect the integrity of the services that the Town may expect from him and for the Chair
to sign appropriate documents to that effect on behalf of the Board. Vote approved 5-0.
Acceptance of Donation - DMSE for Fireworks on July 3, 2010: DMSE, the company that is providing
organizational support to the Merrimack Valley Striders and the Town of North Andover Road Race on
July 3, 2010 has offered to donate funds to pay for the Town's fireworks to be held the evening of July 3,
2010. The Board is requested to accept the donation.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, that the Board of Selectmen
accepts a $9,500 donation from DMSE, Inc., to pay for the Town's fireworks display on July 3, 2010, and
to instruct the Town Manager to send a letter to DMSE thanking them for their generosity to the Town.
Vote approved 5-0.
Note: Daniel Lanen recused.
Request to Fill Vacancy— Emergency Communications Officer: Police Chief Richard Stanley requested
to fill a vacancy for an Emergency Communications Officer created by a resignation. This is a budgeted
position in both FY10 and FY11 and filling it is necessary to limit overtime expenses.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, to authorize the hiring of an
Emergency Communications Office. Vote approved 4-0.
Note: Daniel Lanen returned.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, to move into Licensing. Vote
approved 5-0.
Common Victualler License: Sultan Mediterranean Cafe, 166 Sutton Street:
Issam (Sam) Ramey, owner of Sultan Mediterranean Cafe at 166 Sutton Street requested a common
victualler license.
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Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve a Common Victualler
License for the Sultan Mediterranean Cafe, Issam (Sam) Ramey, owner at 166 Sutton Street subject to all
applicable federal, state and local laws, bylaws and regulations. Vote approved 5-0.
St Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church, 158 Main Street requesting two separate one-day liquor licenses:
St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church also requested a waiver of license fees for one of the dates.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve two one-day alcohol
licenses for the St. Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church, at 158 Main Street as follows subject to all
applicable federal state and local laws, bylaws and regulations. Vote approved 5-0.
All Alcohol Beverages License for June 24, 2010, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and to waive any
fees associated with this license.
Wine and Malt License on June 26, 2010, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 5-0.
Note: The Chairman made a change to the Agenda and will take New Business IXA and Old
Business VI11B out of order.
NEW BUSINESS:
Chapter 61 B Land, 254 Great Pond Road, Right of First Refusal:
The owner of 254 Great Pond Road requested to convert their land from recreational land to residential
and build a new primary residence on this land. Since the land will not be sold for development the
Selectmen decided not to exercise the town's right of first refusal. The land will be re-assessed retro
about 5 years because the owner received tax breaks for the land in the past.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Nardella, not to exercise the Town's right of
first refusal for the property at 254 Great Pond Road, Map 37A, Parcel 6. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Stevens Corner Real Estate Closing:
The Board was requested to authorize the disbursement of CPA and HOME funds for the Stevens Corner
project based on a timeline.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to authorize the disbursement of
Community Preservation Act funds for the Stevens Corner Affordable Housing Project in accordance with
the drawdown schedule recommended by the Community Preservation Committee and the disbursement
of the North Andover HOME funds, all in accordance with the provisions of the Massachusetts Housing
Partnership MassDoc loan documents, and to authorize the Town Manager to take any action necessary
to carry out the disbursement of funds and the transactions contemplated by the loan documents. Vote
approved 5-0.
Downtown business Improvement Project— Parking:
DPW Director Bruce Thibodeau and Town Engineer Gene Willis provided recommendations for on-street
parking spaces in the Downtown Business District. The Police Department recommended a uniform
parking limitation of 2 hours for the entire length of the project area.
There was a discussion about parking spaces at the former Bradstreet School and Selectmen decided to
wait before spending money for additional renovations to the front entrance.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Downtown parking
recommendations. Vote approved 5-0.
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Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the recommended 2
hour parking for the entire length of project area. Vote approved 5-0.
Joes Variety Keno License:
The Town received notice that Joe's Variety at 220 Middlesex Street will be offered a monitor to Joe's
Variety as a current holder of a "keno to go" license. The Board is given the opportunity to object to a
monitor being installed at this location if they so choose.
The Board of Selectmen did not object to a Keno monitor at Joe's Variety.
TOWN MANAGER REPORT:
Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli briefed the Board on the progress being made on the construction
of the new Police Station and with a financial report and potential finish date of September of October
2010.
On May 18, 2010, an interview panel consisting of Selectmen Smedile and Gordon, School Committee
Member Limpert and Burzlaff, Superintendent Hottel and the Town Manager Mark Rees interviewed one
of the tree finalists for the position of Purchasing Director. The other two interviews are schedule in the
next two weeks.
On May 20, 2010, the Town Manager Mark Rees met with Representative David Torrisi to review the
status of the Town's pending home rule petitions that are before the legislature.
On May 20, 2010, Community Development Director Curt Bellavance and the Town Manager Mark Rees
met with Mr. Jesse Reich, owner of Baystate Biofuels located at Osgood Landing, to discuss possible
future expansion plans. Assistance from the Technical Review Committee was offered to provide
guidance on permitting and regulatory issues.
ADJOURNMENT:
Richard Nardella made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to adjourn the meeting at 9:20 p.m.
Vote approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board