HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-04-04 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES April 4, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Daniel Lanen called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM at Town Hall Meeting
Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Daniel Lanen, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Tracy
Watson, Licensing Chairman; Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Donald Stewart, Mark Rees, Town Manager;
Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairman Daniel Lanen announced that the Board would be taking out of order one item from Old
Business VIII B-4 Capital Improvement Projects.
Green Projects Program for Schools
School Business Manager James Mealey came before the Board to explain the reason for pushing up the
work projects for the Atkinson School windows, the Middle School roof and the Sargent School roof. This
Green Project Program would be a 46% reimbursement if the town completed these projects by
December 2011 and would be an overall savings to the town of$607,931 for all three projects through the
Green Repair Program.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve and recommend
Favorable Action at Town Meeting for Green Repair Program projects for the Atkinson School windows at
$1,276,845; the Middle School roof at $2,038,697 and the Sargent School roof at $563.768. Vote
approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes of
March 21, 2011, as written. Vote approved 4-0-1 Donald Stewart abstained.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Executive Session
Minutes of February 7, 2011, as amended. Vote approved 4-0-1 Donald Stewart abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
The Board congratulated the newly elected Selectmen Donald Stewart and Tracy Watson returning for a
2nd term.
Additional Board of Selectmen Meeting
Chairman Daniel Lanen announced that the Board would meet next week on Tuesday, April 12, 2011, to
continue the process of Preparation for Town Meeting.
New Business Recognition
The Board presented Ciao Bow Wow, Gourmet Pet Foods, of 1109 Osgood Street a Certificate of
Appreciation for locating a business in North Andover.
National Passport Day, April 9, 2011
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw announced that the Town Clerk's office will be open on Saturday, April 9,
2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to issue passports.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Youth & Recreation Services Annual Spring Carnival
Director Rick Gorman requests an event permit for the annual spring carnival on April 27, 28, 29, 30 &
May 1, 2011, to be held at Osgood Landing.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded William Gordon, to approve an event permit for the Youth and
Recreation Services Annual Spring Carnival from April 27th through May 1, 2011, at Osgood Landing, that
all permitting fees be waived, that the recommendations of the Police, Fire and DPW Departments be
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adhered to and that all other applicable laws, bylaws and rules and regulations be complied with. Vote
approved 5-0.
Faustus Livery Service, Logan Airport Transport
Mr. Fausto E. Mendez, Owner of Exec Q Car and Limo is requesting that the Board of Selectmen
approve a letter to the Massachusetts Port Authority stating that the town of North Andover does not have
private limousine/livery requirements and has not objection to Mr. Mendez operating within and through
its boundaries.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to authorize the Town Manager to send a
letter to the Massachusetts Port Authority stating that the town has no objections to Exec Q Car and Limo
to operate a livery service to Logan Airport. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Licensing. Vote approved
5-0.
Change of Officer/Director Betucci's Restaurant
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the submission to the
ABCC for 43 stating North Andover's approval of new directors/officer for Bertucci's Restaurant. Vote
approved 5-0.
Merrimack College request for one-day alcohol license
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve a request from Merrimack
College for a one-day all alcohol license on April 13, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in Cascia Hall.
Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Ambulance Rates
The Town Manager and Chief Melnikas provided additional information regarding projected revenues in
by setting the rates from 100% up to 200% above the Medicare rates. After a discussion and a
recommendation from the Town Manager the Board was asked to set the ambulance rates.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to set the Ambulance rate at 120%
above the Medicare rate. Vote approved 5-0.
Preparation for Annual Town Meeting
Review/Vote General Fund Budget
The Town Manager said that the Budget Communications Group met prior to the Board's meeting and
discussed some possible budget changes to the FY12 General Budget. This is still an ongoing working
process by the Finance Committee and the Budget Communications Group. The Town Manager
provided a spreadsheet with some possible revisions.
Review/Vote Water and Sewer Budgets
The Town Manager presented a summary sheet for the Water and Sewer Funds, and asked the Board to
approve the Water and Sewer enterprise fund budgets for FY12.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Water and Sewer
Enterprise Fund Budgets for FY12. Vote approved 5-0.
Review/Vote Stevens Estate Budget
Chairman of the Board of Directors Kevin Willoe and Director of the Stevens Estate Erin Flannery were
presented their Stevens Estate Budget for FY12.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Stevens Estate
Enterprise Fund Budget for FY12. Vote approved 5-0.
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Review/Vote Capital Improvement Projects
The Town Manager requested that the Board review changes on the CIP and vote on these articles.
Amend Capital Improvement Projects from Prior Years
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on
Article N. Amend Capital Improvement Projects from Prior Years; Reprogram Funds for Elm Street
Proiect for$88,126, Reprogram Funds for Two Track Loaders with Attachments for$102,000, Reprogram
Funds for Water System Improvements for$647,873. Vote approved 5-0.
FY12 Capital Improvement Plan—General Fund
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Road
Way Improvements for$390,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to vote Favorable Action on
Defibrillator Replacement for$43,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on
Emergency Generator at Public Works Facility for$38,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on School
Dept. Data Storage and Back Up Systems for$165,000. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to vote Favorable Action on Vehicle Fuel
Pump System for$45,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote Favorable Action on Dump Truck
with Plow, Sander and Basin Cleaner for$210,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Sewer Enterprise Fund
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to vote Favorable Action on Sewer Utility
Truck for$78,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Water Enterprise Fund
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to vote Favorable Action on HVAC
System at Water Treatment Plant for$690,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote Favorable Action on Valve and
Hydrant Replacement and Installation for$260,000. Vote approved 5-0.
Recommendations on Town Meeting Warrant
The Town Manager requested that the Board vote their recommendations on the various articles for the
Town Meeting Warrant.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Article
B Reports of Receipts and Expenditures; Article C, Authorization of the Town Manger or Superintendant
of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years; Article D, Authorization to Accept Grants of
Easements; Article E, Authorization to Grant Easements; Article F, Compensation of Elected Officials;
Article G, Prior Year Unpaid Bills; Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article
I Continuation of MGL, Chap. 59, Sec. 5K, Senior Work Program-Funding of$18,000. Vote approved 5-
0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Article
N, Amend Capital Plan Appropriations from Prior Years. Vote approved 5-0.
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Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article P
Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation, FY12. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article Q,
Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation, FY12. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Article
R Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation for FY12. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article Y
Amend Zoning bylaw, Sec 8.9, Wireless Service Facilities. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article Z,
Amend Zoning bylaw, Sec. 3, Zoning District and Boundaries, Subsection 3.1 Establishment of Districts.
Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article AA,
Placement of conservation restriction on Town owned land. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to vote Favorable Action on Article
FF Petition the General Court: Special Act to Exempt the Town of North Andover from Portions of the
Prevailing Wage Act.. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article II,
Amend Chap 88 of the General Bylaws— Chap 88-Add new Sec 9-Vaccination Required for Dogs. Vote
approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote Favorable Action on Article KK,
Petition the General Court: Collective Bargaining Agreements. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article LL,
Petition the General Court: Change town Charter, Chap 4-7-1, Responsibilities for Disbursements. Vote
approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Article
TT Petition the General Court, Age Exemption, Sean C. Lewis, Sr. Fire Fighter. Vote approved 5-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote Unfavorable Action on Article
Raise and Appropriate Additional Funds (Proposition 2% Override) for Fiscal Year 2012. Vote
approved 5-0.
Ordering of Town Meeting Warrant
The Town Manager requested that the Board approve the ordering of the Town Meeting Warrant. A few
Articles were moved around because of its importance.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote the Ordering of the Town
Meeting Warrant as recommended by the Town Manager. Vote approved 5-0.
Disposal of Surplus Property Policy
The Board was requested to approve the Disposal of Surplus Property Policy so that the process of
removing space taking equipment.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept the Disposal of Surplus
Property Policy. Vote approved 5-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Second Communications Pole at Stevens Estate
The board was requested to approve permission to reissue the Request for Proposals to solicit interest in
constructing a second tower at Stevens Estate.
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Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the authorization of
reissuing a Request for Proposals in constructing a second cell tower at the Stevens Estate. Vote
approved 5-0.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau presented a proposed paving management program using
Chapter 90 funding. This includes Berry Street, Summer Street, Peter's Street, and Elm Street.
ADJOURNMENT:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board