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Home My WebLink About2011-10-24 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:05 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: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session to discuss: Contract Negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Presentations of Certificates of Appreciation The Board of Selectmen presented Tina Klein, Karen Kline and Keith Alter Certificates of Appreciation for serving on the Sustainability Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Committee and the Recycling Committee. Presentation of Plaque to Former Selectmen Daniel Lanen The Board of Selectmen presented a Plaque to Daniel Lanen for his 5'h years as a member of the Board of Selectmen, serving as Chairman, Vice Chairman and dedicated service to the Town of North Andover. Library Book Sale The Stevens Memorial Library will be holding their annual book sale from Friday through Sunday, November 4tn 5tn and 6tn, 2011. Donations may be left at the library at any time. Fog Lines on Dale Street Selectman Donald Stewart said that he has been asked by senior citizens if the Town had plans to make Fog Lines on Dale Street. Bruce Thibodeau said he would check to see if there was sufficient time to this before winter, if not it would be done next spring. Bruce Thibodeau informed the Board that the State of MA would be doing work at the intersection of Main Street and Rte. 125 on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 milling the road and paving which would raise up the road. The Town would also be making adjustment to that intersection after the state finishes. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 3, 2011, as written. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 11, 2011, as written. Vote approved 3-0-1. Rosemary Smedile abstained. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 17, 2011, as written. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of October 3, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of October 17, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 2011 2 CONSENT ITEMS: Appointments The following volunteers were recommended to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen sub-committee to serve on various town committees: John Gilboard, 11 Mill Road to serve on the Council on Aging Committee; Mark Haczynski, 116 Peachtree Lane to serve on the Economic Development Council; and D. Paul Kock, Jr., 239 Granville Lane to serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Associate Member. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the appointment of John Gilboard to the Council on Aging Committee. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the appointment of Mark Haczynski to the Economic Development Council. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the appointment of D. Paul Kock, Jr. to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Associate Member. Vote approved 4-0. Request from Patriotic Observance Committee Veterans Day Parade Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the parade and ceremonies to be held on Veterans Day, November 11, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. Acceptance of Donation Cliff Bowrie, Kevin Breen and Terry Holland represented the youth sports groups that are part of the Town's Field Committee to make a donation to be used for future construction and new athletic fields. North Andover's Soccer Association donated $23,380; North Andover Booster Club donated $14,190; North Andover Youth Baseball donated $9,600; and North Andover Lacrosse Association donated $3,800. This combined donation totaled to $50,970. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept the donations totaling $50,970 from each of the youth sports groups and thanked them for their contributions to the Town of North Andover and requested a letter of thanks be sent to the sports groups. Vote approved 4-0. Request to Replace Tree/Street Foreman Position Director of Public Works Bruce Thibodeau and recommended by Operations Manager Tim Willett requested to reorganize and fill a position at the DPW as a result of a promotion within his department. The new position would be for a Foreman overseeing three departments Streets/Trees and Signs. This would allow existing employees an opportunity to move up in the department without having to hire from outside. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to approve the filling of the new position of Tree/Street/Sign Foreman. Vote approved 4-0. Cameron MacDonald-Eagle Scout Project This was not on the agenda but came in late today for a request by an Eagle Scout Cameron MacDonald to request permission to start work on a project which includes repairs and additions to Aplin Community Skate Park located at 77 Clarendon Street in North Andover. The Board said they would invite Cameron MacDonald to make a presentation at their next meeting on November 7, 2011, and then they would formally vote on it, but gave a preliminary approval for the Eagle Scout to start his project due to the onset of the winter season. OLD BUSINESS: Amendment to Conservation Restriction regarding Boston Hill property The Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission previously approved and signed the Conservation Restriction area of Boston Hill. The original signed Amendment substitutes Elm Development Services, LLC for Boston Hill Development, LLC. The Board is requested to sign the Amended document. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve and sign the Amended conservation restriction document substituting Elm Development Services, LLC for Boston Hill Development, LLC. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 2011 3 Discussion of Redistricting Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw explained the plans for redistricting cities and towns in Essex County for Senators Baddour and Tarr and Representatives Lyons and Torrisi and how this would affect future elections. The legislature would have to vote on this before next year's election on November 6, 2012. Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw asked the Board to review the draft warrant articles and to number and place them on the Special Town Warrant. She would then work with Town Moderator and Town Counsel with the wording and have the document ready for their signatures. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to order the Warrant as suggested by the Chair. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 1 on warrant. Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012- School Roofs Replacement— Green Repair Program. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 2 on warrant. Reduce Bonding Authorization—Kittredge School Fire Sprinklers. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to delete and not to place Article on warrant. Appropriate to Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to delete and not to place Article on warrant. Establish and Appropriate to Future Payroll Reserve Stabilization Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 3 on warrant. Transfer of Funds into the Stabilization Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 4 on warrant. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 5 on warrant. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 2,2"d Paragraph—Abatement of Taxes less than Ten Dollars. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 6 on warrant. Petition the General Court—Amend North Andover Town Charter— Chapter 8, Section 5-5—Recall of Elective Officers. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 7 on warrant. Petition the General Court—Amend North Andover Town Charter Chapter 3-1-2...Vacancies in the Office of Selectmen. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to place and number Article 8 on warrant. Petition the General Court—Age Exemption—Amy McCarthy—Police Officer. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to place and number Article 9 on warrant. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L, Section 2(a)—Local Meals Excise Tax. Vote approved 4-0. Town Manager Negotiations The Board of Selectmen announced that they have completed negotiations with Andrew Maylor and will officially appoint him as Town Manager. There is one minor change in the contract and will sign it on Tuesday, October 25, 2011. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to appoint Andrew Maylor as North Andover's Town Manager. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes October 24, 2011 4 NEW BUSINESS: GIS Presentation TABLED until next meeting PUBLIC COMMENT: Terry Holland commented on a road race called the "Knights on the Run"which he was involved with and said how helpful Chief Gallagher and Chief Melnikas were with any of their requests. He also praised DPW employee Kenny Wedge for all of his help. Mr. Holland also mentioned that Restaurant Week was a successful adventure for him. He had new customers that tried his restaurant for the first time and came back over the weekend for more. He said he is looking forward to the next Restaurant Week in the spring. ADJOURNMENT: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Vote approved 4-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary William Gordon, Clerk of the Board