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Home My WebLink About2011-08-22 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES AUGUST 22, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, James Purcell, Interim Town Manager. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move into Executive Session to discuss: Litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Daniel Lanen yes, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the Open Session Minutes of July 25 and July 26, 2011, as written. Vote approved 5-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of July 25, 2011. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT: EMG Construction Kevin Coyle of EMG Construction presented North Andover with a plaque for the 2010 Most Outstanding project for the North Andover Police Station. Protect Mass Children Mr. Joe DiPietro a member of"Protect Mass Children Organization" is raising funds for this organization and will be having an event on September 17, 2011. This organization protects children against sex offenders and they are asking the community for its support. National Passport Day Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw announced that her office will be open on Saturday, September 17, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to participate in National Passport Day. CONSENT ITEMS: Appointments William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the appointment recommended by the Board's subcommittee of Steven Sakakeeny of 89 Hickory Hill Road to the Sustainability Committee. Vote approved 5-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Interim Town Manager's recommended appointment of Rickey Glover of 28 Weyland Circle to the Planning Board. Vote approved 5-0. Eagle Scout Project Timothy Howard is going for his eagle scout and is proposing to paint the town's fire hydrants. He will meet with Tim Willett and Chief Melnikas to go over the details and the timeline for the project. Mr. Howard is requesting the Board's approval for this project. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the painting of hydrants in town under the direction of Chief Melnikas and Tim Willett. Vote approved 5-0. Trade Fair at Peabody Supply Peabody Supply Company at 25 Commerce Way is requesting permission to hold a trade fair on September 8, 2011, from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Board of Selectmen Minutes 2 William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to give approval to Peabody Supply Company at 25 Commerce Way permission to hold a trade fair on September 8, 2011 from 4:00-9:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Veterans Patriot Memorial Park 9-11 Ceremony The North Andover Fire and Police Departments are requesting permission to use Veterans Patriot Memorial Park on September 11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. for a ceremony marking the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to give approval to the Fire and Police Departments to hold a ceremony on September 11, 2011. Vote approved 5-0. Affordable Housing Unit Sale The Board has been requested to vote not to exercise their right of first refusal relative to the resale of an affordable housing unit at 3 Harvest Drive, Unit 218 at Oakridge Village and to authorize CHAPA to find a new owner who will maintain the unit's affordability designation. Daniel Lanen made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote not to exercise their right of first refusal relative to the resale of an affordable housing unit at 3 Harvest Drive, Unit 218 at Oakridge Village and to authorize CHAPA to find a new owner who will maintain the unit's affordability designation. Vote approved 5-0. Note: Daniel Lanen and Rosemary Smedile recused Appointment of Police Lieutenant Interim Town Manager James Purcell requested the Board's approval of his appointment of Sergeant Charles Gray to the position of Provisional Police Lieutenant. Police Chief Gallagher and Lt. John Carney have highly recommended this appointment. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the appointment of Sergeant Charles Gray to the position of Provisional Police Lieutenant. Vote approved 3-0. Appointment of Police Sergeant Interim Town Manager James Purcell requested the Board's approval of his appointment of Officer Daniel Crevier to the position of Provisional Police Sergeant. Police Chief Gallagher and Lt. John Carney have highly recommended this appointment. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the appointment of Officer Daniel Crevier to the position of Provisional Police Sergeant. Vote approved 3-0. Note: Daniel Lanen and Rosemary Smedile returned Project 351 Ambassador to North Andover Samantha Martens serves as an Ambassador as part of Project 351 under the direction of Governor Patrick and is requesting permission to use Town Common on September 11, 2011, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in a National Day of service and remembrance for the 10th anniversary for those who perished 9-11-2001. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request by Samantha Martens to use Town Common on September 11, 2011, from 12:30-2:00 p.m. in a National Day of service and remembrance for the 10th anniversary for those who perished 9-11-2001. Vote approved 5-0. Grant for Automated License Reader Police Chief Paul Gallagher requested that the Board accept a Grant awarded to the Police Department for an "Automated License Reader" in the amount of$19,707.00. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to accept a Grant awarded to the Police Department for an "Automated License Reader" in the amount of$19,707.00. Vote approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move into Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes 3 Gasoline Storage— 12 Mass Avenue Alliance Energy, LLC is requesting to increase the storage of gasoline in the underground tanks from 24,000 gallons to 32,000 gallons and to also add diesel fuel. Residents Mr& Mrs James McMurray of 25 Mass Ave. were present and asked questions pertaining to the increase of gasoline, the types of storage tanks and the closeness of the river. They were also concerned about a closed gas station abutting their property where vegetation was overgrown and speed signs were missing. Selectmen assured the McMurray's the various departments in town would be notified and that their issues would be handled. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the request for an increase in the storage of gasoline in the underground tanks from 24,000 gallons to 32,000 gallons and to also add diesel fuel. Vote approved 5-0. Johnson Matthey Pharma Services—70 Flagship Drive Johnson Matthey Parma Services is requesting to increase storage of flammable chemicals from 10,000 gal to 15,000 gal at their location at 70 Flagship Drive. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request to increase storage of flammable chemicals from 10,000 gal to 15,000 gal at their location at 70 Flagship Drive. Vote approved 5-0. Michael Smolak request 2 separate one-day wine & malt licenses There are 2 functions to be held on the property of Smolak farms and a request for 2 one-day wine & malt licenses are for August 24, 2011 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and August 28, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the request for 2 one-day wine & malt licenses are for August 24, 2011 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and August 28, 2011 from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. St. Gregory's Armenian Church request one-day wine & malt license St. Gregory's Armenian Church is requesting a one-day wine & malt license for their annual picnic to be held on September 11, 2011 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the one-day wine & malt license for September 11, 2011 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Selectmen wanted to clarify the times for the road closure as this differs from this request. The Town Manager's office is requested to contact St. Gregory's and St. Michael's parishes to coordinate the time of day for this event. Note: Daniel Lanen recused North Andover Police and Fire Department Association request one-day liquor license North Andover Police and Fire Department Association request one-day liquor license at the Knights of Columbus, 505 Sutton Street on September 10, 2011 from 12 noon to 10:00 p.m. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the one-day liquor license at the Knights of Columbus, 505 Sutton Street for the Fire & Police Department Association on September 10, 2011 from 12 noon to 10:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Signatures of Licensing Board for Town Clerk's Office The Board was requested to sign a signature block for an official stamp of the Licensing Board. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to move out of Licensing. Vote approved 5-0. Note: Daniel Lanen returned Board of Selectmen Minutes 4 PUBLIC HEARING Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to open the Public Hearing. Vote approved 5-0. National Grid Pole Petition National Grid submitted pole petition #110972261 —Cochichewick Drive to install and donate pull box over existing UG primary and 10' 4-4 concrete encased conduit. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the submitted pole petition #110972261 by National Grid. Vote approved 5-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to close the Public Hearing. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: Formal Signing of Consultant Contract The Board previously approved the contract for consultant Thomas Groux and the Board is requested to sign the formal contract approved by Town Counsel. The Board signed the formal contract for Consultant Thomas Groux. NEW BUSINESS: Renewal of Auditors Contract Town Accountant/Budget Director Lyne Savage has recommended renewing a three year contract with Powers and Sullivan. Ms. Savage was able to renegotiate a reduced payment. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the renewing of a three-year contract with Powers and Sullivan. Vote approved 5-0. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: The Interim Town Manager James Purcell said that the Town's Facilities Director Steven Foster started this week and met with management staff. The School and Municipal Departments continue to work together on a joint consolidation effort such as the IT Department identifying needs and changes going forward. The Cable TV Committee is having a meeting on August 24, 2011 and a Public Hearing on September 14, 2011, regarding the renegotiation stages of a new three-year contract for cable and asking for guidance from Attorney Bill August. PUBLIC COMMENT School Committee member Stan Limpert thanked the Board for choosing James Purcell as the Interim Town Manager. Mr. Purcell continues to work closely with the School Department. Selectman Stewart commented that Stevens Pond will be closing this week because the college lifeguards have to return to college. He suggested that next year the Board speak to Director Rick Gorman so that some high school lifeguards be hired so that the pond could remain open until Labor Day weekend. ADJOURNMENT: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary William Gordon, Clerk of the Board