HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-10-18 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 18,2010
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Daniel Lanen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Daniel Lanen,Chairman; Richard Nardella,Vice Chairman;William F.
Gordon,Clerk;Tracy Watson, Licensing Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Ray Santilli,Assistant Town
Manager.
Note: Town Manager Mark Rees was absent
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by William Gordon,to approve the open session minutes of October
4,2010 as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Chairman Lanen announced the passing of Sgt. Fred Soucy and bestowed condolences to the Soucy family.
Certificate of Recognition- North Andover Women's Club
The Board of Selectmen recognized the North Andover Women's Club celebrating their 75th Anniversary and for
their dedication and commitment providing service to the Town and its citizens.
Certificates of Recognition—Stevens Pond Contributors
Youth and Recreation Director Rick Gorman presented plaques to the three individuals who were very
instrumental in the efforts to support Stevens Pond and the Town of North Andover. Certificates were given to
Ken Wedge of the Public Works Department,Jim and Peter Lafond for sponsoring the Annual Swim Meet and
Kathy(Lyons)Stagno for her years of employment at the pond.
Audit Committee Vacancy
The Board was asked to appoint a Selectman to serve on the audit committee since the resignation of Richard
Nardella.
Chairman Lanen asked Richard Nardella to reconsider serving on the audit committee.
After a discussion, Richard Nardella said he would serve on the audit committee.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by Tracy Watson,to appoint Richard Nardella to serve on the audit
committee. Vote approved 5-0.
Capital Building Planning Committee
This committee's primary responsibility is to assist in selecting an architect/engineer to complete a study of the
town's building needs and then to provide guidance and input to the consultant as the work on the study
progresses. Three new members have been added to the committee and the board was asked to reconstitute the
committee and approve the existing members and the new members which are the following: Richard Nardella,
James Mealey,Curt Bellavance,Tareg Rahman,George Koehler, Dave Mermelstein,and Joseph LaGrasse.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to appoint Richard Nardella,James Mealey,Curt
Bellavance,Tareg Rahman,George Koehler, Dave Mermelstein,and Joseph LaGrasse and to reconstitute the
Capital Building Planning Committee. Vote approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
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Joseph N. Herman Youth Services, Inc. to Youth and Recreation Services
William Gordon made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to accept two donations of$7,575 for
scholarships to subsidize the cost of annual memberships to the Youth Center and$7,300 to fund a part-time
administrative assistant at the Youth Center and to send the Joseph N. Herman Youth Services, Inc. a thank you
letter for their generosity. Vote approved 5-0.
Ozzy Properties to the Police Department
Ozzy Properties generously donated some used furniture(which needs to be refurbished by a furniture restorer)to
be used at the new police station. The Board also needs to declare surplus furniture that was left in the building
when the previous owner departed which is now town property.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by William Gordon,to accept the donation from Ozzy Properties as
listed on the enclosed "Product donation from Ozzy Properties-Furniture" and to instruct the Town Manager to
thank Orit Goldstein and Ozzy Properties for their generous donation. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to declare surplus the list of furniture titled
"North Andover Police Facility at the former Merrimack Valley Credit Union building, 1475 Osgood Street, North
Andover, MA. Inventory of Existing Furniture"and to authorize the Town Manager to use this furniture in trade to
reduce the cost of refurbishing furniture to be used at the new police station in conformance with Chapter 30B.
Vote approved 5-0.
American Legion Post 210 to Public Works Department
The American Legion Post 219 is donating$100 towards the cost of replacing a flag pole at Aplin Playground.
William Gordon made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to accept from the American Legion Post 219 a
donation towards the replacement of the flag pole at Aplin Park and to direct the Town Manager to send a letter
thanking them for their generous donation. Vote approved 5-0.
Youth Sport Groups to Athletic Fields Construction
The Board was asked to accept donations into the newly created "New Fields"donation account from the North
Andover Youth Baseball $22,730, Boosters Club,$13,400, Soccer Association$10,630,and Lacrosse Club$3,280.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Tracy Watson,to accept from the North Andover Boosters Club,
North Andover Youth Soccer, North Andover Youth Baseball and Lacrosse Club donations to be used for the
construction of athletic fields in North Andover and to direct the town manager to send them a letter thanking
them for their generous donation. Vote approved 5-0.
Approval of Traffic Control Signs
Police Officer Mark Wilson investigated resident complaints and presented suggestions and recommendations for
improved signage in several parts of Town. The Board was asked to approve the recommendations
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Tracy Watson,to adopt the recommended traffic control signs and
markings as contained in the memorandum from Lt.John Carney to Police Chief Richard Stanley entitled "Request
for Signage"and dated October 12,2010. Vote approved 5-0.
HOME Contract approval
At a prior meeting the Board voted to authorize the use of HOME funding in support of the Town's First Time
Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program. Town Counsel requested the Board to approve the contract that
would implement this funding and to authorize the Town Manger to sign it.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to approve the agreement between the North
Shore HOME Consortium and the Town of North Andover regarding Town's First Time Homebuyer Down Payment
Assistance Program and to authorize the Town Manager to sign it. Vote approved 5-0.
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Event Permit: Cambridge Sports Union Rollerski Race, November 7,2010
William Gordon made a MOTION,seconded by Richard Nardella,to approve an event permit issued to Cambridge
Sports Union to conduct a Rollerski Race on November 7,2010 beginning at 9:30 a.m. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to move into Licensing and open the public
hearing. Vote approved 5-0.
Good Day Cafe, 19 High Street,applicant Santoro Enterprises,d/b/a
John Santoro of Santoro Enterprises,d/b/a applied for a common victualler license and an entertainment license
for the Good Day Cafe located at 19 High Street.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by Richard Nardella,to approve the common victualler license for
the Good Day Cafe. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to approve the entertainment license for the
Good Day Cafe. Vote approved 5-0.
Liquor License Violations
Licensing Chairman Tracy Watson said there have been a number of liquor violations as the result of a police sting.
The Board was asked to set a date to hold a public hearing for these violations. After discussion the Board agreed
to hold the special public hearing for Licensing on November 8,2010 at 7:00 p.m. Establishments would be
notified and the public hearing will be published in the newspaper.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by Richard Nardella,to move out of Licensing. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Review and Vote on Articles for November 17,2010 Special Town Meeting
The Board was asked to place the Articles on the Warrant for the November 17,2010 Special Town Meeting.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to place Article 1 "To see if the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or borrow pursuant to MGL, Ch. In the amount not to exceed
$1.3 million dollars for the purchase of two fire trucks and related equipment, or take any other action relative
thereto". Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to place Article 2"To see if the Town will vote
to raise and appropriate, transfer from available fund, or borrow pursuant to MGL, Ch in an amount not to exceed
$460,000 for acquisition including engineering,project management and related expenses, of a heating, ventilation
and air conditioning system for the Stevens Memorial Library building, or take any other action relative thereto."
Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Tracy Watson,to place Article#3"To see if the Town will vote to
amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2011 as voted under Article 20 of the 2010 Annual Town
Meeting Option 2 recommended. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to place Article#4 "To see if the Town will vote
to transfer from free cash$473,699 a sum of money into the stabilization fund, or take any other action relative
thereto." Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to place Article#5"To see if the Town will vote
to Amend Article 29 or the 2010 Annual Town Meeting to appropriate from the Community Preservation Account
Fund Balance the amount of$336,881 in accordance with the provisions of MGL, Ch 44B to be spend under the
direction of the Community Preservation Committee." Vote approved 5-0.
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Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by Tracy Watson,to place Article#6"To see if the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose
of paying unpaid bills of prior years of the Town." Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION,seconded by Richard Nardella,to place Article#7"To see if the To will vote to
accept Chapter 188,Section 68 of the Acts of 2010 providing for a municipal tax amnesty program with the local
provisions recommended by the Treasurer/Collector. Vote approved 4-1, Daniel Lanen opposed.
William Gordon made a MOTION,seconded by Richard Nardella,to place Article#8"To see if the To will vote to
authorize the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, to expend up to$600,000 from the amount
appropriated from the CPA fund by vote upon Article 29 of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting for the purpose of
purchasing for drinking water protection purposes, a Conservation Restriction of approximately 32+1-ocres, on land
owned by the New England Annual Conference of United Methodist Church. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Nardella made a MOTION,seconded by Tracy Watson,to place Article#9"To Amend General Bylaws
Chapter 44 Public Meetings,Section 1, Televising of Board Meetings: To see if the Town will vote to amend Section
44.1 of the General Bylaws to comply with amendments to the Open Meeting Law." Vote approved 5-0.
FY12 Budget Policy Statement(First Draft)
The Town Charter requires the Board to issue a budget policy statement by November 1,2010. The Board was
asked to review and provide comments or changes into a final document to be approve at the Board's next
meeting on November 1,2010.
Procedure on Reimbursement of Expenses
The Town Accountant submitted a draft document for Procedures on Reimbursement of Expenses for the Board's
review. The Audit Committee was asked to make comments and recommendations prior to adoption by the Board
of Selectmen on November 1,2010.
Procedure on Disposition of Surplus Items
Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli submitted a draft document for the Policy and Procedures on the Disposition
of Surplus Supplies. The Audit Committee was asked to make comments and recommendations prior to adoption
by the Board of Selectmen on November 1,2010.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
The Department of Public Works has been award an in-kind technical assistance grant from the Department of
Environmental Protection to assist the town in assessing our Recycling/Solid Waste Disposal operations.
Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli prepared an update on the new police station which indicates that the
construction work will be completed by November 1,2010. The Board was asked to set a date for a tour of the
building.
ADJOURNMENT:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by William Gordon,to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J.Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon,Clerk of the Board