HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-06-04 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JUNE 4, 2012
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, Richard Vaillancourt, and Andrew Maylor,
Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to
discuss: Matters involving the possible acquisition of land. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald
Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt, 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 Richard Vaillancourt, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of May 21, 2012, as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS,ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
New Business Recognition
The Board presented Julie's School of Art a Certificate of Appreciation for locating their business in Town.
Community Preservation Committee—FY13 Recommendations
John Simons, Chairman of the Community Preservation Committee, provided an update of the individual
projects and committee's recommendations regarding the FY13 project funding.
Mr. Simons provided answers to the Board's questions regarding specific projects.
The Board was requested to give a recommendation to Article 29. Report of the Community Preservation
Committee and Appropriation from the Community Preservation Fund
Before a discussion on the specific project: 623 Osgood Street— purchase of conservation land -
$1,400K, a motion was made by William Gordon.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve all the projects except for the
purchase of land on 623 Osgood Street. No vote taken.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to recommend Favorable Action on
Article 29. Report of the Community Preservation Committee and Appropriation from the Community
Preservation Fund on all the recommendations of the Community Preservation Committee regarding FY13
projects. Vote approved 4-1. William Gordon opposed.
Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo
The newly elected Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo thanked the Town Manager and the Town Clerk for all
of their help in preparing for the Annual Town Meeting.
Mr. DiSalvo announced changes to the Rules and Procedures for the Annual Town Meeting and fully
explained in detail to clarify for the Board.
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Request for Declaration of Surplus Item— Police Vehicles
Per the Town Policy regarding surplus material and equipment, Chief Gallagher is requesting to surplus
two police cruisers.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request of Police Chief
Paul Gallagher to surplus two police vehicles as listed on the memorandum from Chief Gallagher to the
Town Manager dated May 21, 2012. Vote approved 4-0-1. Rosemary abstained.
Request for Declaration of Surplus Item— DPW Equipment/Materials
Per the Town Policy regarding surplus material and equipment, DPW Director Bruce Thibodeau is
requesting to surplus various equipment/material.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request of DPW Director
Bruce Thibodeau to surplus various equipment as listed on the memorandum from Mr. Thibodeau to the
Town Manager dated May 31, 2012. Vote approved 5-0.
Request for Declaration of Surplus Item— DPW Vehicles
Per the Town Policy regarding surplus material and equipment, DPW Director Bruce Thibodeau is
requesting to surplus vehicles.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the request of DPW Director
Bruce Thibodeau to surplus various vehicles as listed on the memorandum from Mr. Thibodeau to the
Town Manager dated May 31, 2012. Vote approved 5-0.
First Right of Refusal, Affordable Unit Resale—2 Units
The Town has been notified by CHAPA that manages the resale of affordable units that two units at
Oakridge Village and Kittredge Crossing are for resale. Community Development Director Curt
Bellavance recommends that the Board should not exercise their right of first refusal for the affordable
housing units.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to hereby vote not to exercise its
first right of refusal as it relates to the following affordable housing units that are for sale: 2 Harvest Drive,
Unit 303 at Oakridge Village and 200 Chickering Road, Unit 207B Kittredge Crossing. Vote approved 5-0.
Festival Committee Requests Use of Town Common for a Two Day Event
The Festival Committee is requesting permission for use of Town Common on July 3rd and July 4th for the
annual 4th of July celebration.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to hereby vote to approve the request of
the Festival Committee to use the Town Common from 4:00 p.m. or July 3rd until 11:00 p.m. on July 4,
2012 for the Annual 4th of July celebration. Further the Board of Selectmen agrees to temporarily close
Massachusetts Avenue to thru traffic on July 4th from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and to make the proposed
parking changes on Osgood Street to be in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Vote
approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commissioners. Vote approved 5-0.
Merrimack College requests 3 one-day all Alcohol License
All Alcohol License for an alumni reception on June 8, 2012 from 6 pm to 1 am at McQuade Library
All Alcohol License for a reception on June 9, 2012 from 5 pm to 1 am on Campus patio
All Alcohol License for Orientation/Parent Reception on June 27, 2012 from 5 pm to 7 pm at McQuade
Library
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, that the Town of North Andover Board of
Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, hereby grants a One Day All Alcohol License per M.G.L.
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c. 138, section 14 to Merrimack College for the above three events; June 8, 2012 from 6 PM to 1 AM,
June 9, 2012, from 5 PM to 1 AM, and June 27, 2012 from 5 PM to 7 PM. Vote approved 5-0.
Merrimack College requests 1 one-day Wine and Malt License
Wine and Malt License for Cookout on June 9, 2012 from 12 noon to 2 pm on grassy field between
O'Brien and Townhouses (on a truck)
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Town of North Andover
Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, hereby grants a One Day Wine and Malt
License per M.G.L. c. 138, section 14 to Merrimack College for an event to be held on June 9, 2012 from
12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Vote approved 5-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to close the meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commissioners. Vote approved 5-0.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Congratulations to the North Andover High Seniors
Town Meeting is Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at North Andover High School at 7:00 p.m.
Chama Grill just opened on Main Street.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Website Improvements
Matt Killen and Curt Bellavance are working on a facelift to our current website. The core structure and
content will remain the same, however the goal is add information and make the format more user
friendly. A very preliminary screen image of the new home page has been included in your packets.
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
Human Resources Director Cathy Darby provided an outline of all job postings, recruitments and
vacancies.
ADJOURNMENT:
Richard Vaillancourt 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
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board