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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 10, 2012
CALL TO ORDER:
ChairmanWilliam Gordon called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM at Town Hall
Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE:
The following were present: William F. Gordon Chairman; Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk;
Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, Tracy M. Watson, and Andrew Maylor, Town
Manager and Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session
under MGL Chap 30A § 21(a) to discuss: Matters dealing with Collective Bargaining. Roll Call vote:
William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt, and Tracy
Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Selectmen.
RECONVENE AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes
of August 20, 2012, as written. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Executive Session
Minutes of August 20, 2012 as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Verizon Service Outage Update
IT Director Matthew Killen, Fire Chief Andrew Melnikas and Police Chief Paul Gallagher gave an overview
and update on how the Verizon outage affected the Town’s phones and services. This caused
interruptions in many services throughout the police station 911 system, Fire Department radio
communication and the Town clerk’s election commission connection.
Notice was sent to residents through the Reverse 911 system, help was received from NEMLEC, NEMA,
Comcast and the Town of Andover. Town Services were restored within two to three days. The Town
will be connecting all departments to the Fiber Optic system in the near future.
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September 11 Remembrance Ceremony
Fire Chief Melnikas announced that the Fire and Police Departments will hold a ceremony at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, Sept. 11, 2012, in front of Town Hall and the public is welcomed to attend.
Block Captain’s Recognition – Chief Paul Gallagher
Police Chief Gallagher requested the Board recognized members of the neighborhood crime watch block
captains for their tireless work in promoting the crime watch program and assisting with the National Night
Out Event. The following members were presented with Certificates of Appreciation: Deborah Savoia,
Getchen Gallagher, Tracy Zysk, Mark Dockray and lynne Cox.
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Anne Bradstreet 400 Birthday Celebration
The friends of Anne Bradstreet Steering Committee, Karen, Kline, Gardene MacKenzie, Susan Lenoe,
Michael Finegold, Nelia Lush, Peter Baylies and Ed Wang spoke about the history, poems and calendar
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of events during the month of September 2012, celebrating the poet’s 400 birthday.
New Budget Format – Town Manager Andrew Maylor
Town Manager Andrew Maylor presented the Board with a new Budget Format that will include Mission
statements, goals and prior year accomplishments of all Town departments. This will give the public a
more transparent look at the town’s financial reports. Mr. Maylor thanked Budget Director Lyne Savage
for her help with producing this expanded budget format.
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Recognition of Firefighters’ Volunteer Efforts
Selectman Richard Vaillancourt gave recognition to several firefighters who volunteer their time and
efforts to renovate the George Field Hut with the support of CPA funding.
Donald Stewart requested to take Licensing out of order.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to open a meeting of the North Andover
Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Licensing Chairman Rosemary Smedile brought forward the following items:
Change of Manager – Buono Bistro Restaurant, 220 Sutton Street
Application from Buono Bistro Restaurant requesting a changed of manager from Tara Kennedy to Devon
Sprague.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen acting as the
Licensing Commissioners approves the application of “Change of Manager” for the Buono Bistro, LLC
from Tara Kennedy to Devon Sprague. Vote approved 5-0.
Note: Richard Vaillancourt & Tracy Watson recused from the following vote.
No Andover Merchants Assoc. annual Fall Festival – One-Day Wine & Malt License
Application from Camelot Sports Pub on behalf of the North Andover Merchants Association for a one-
day wine & malt license on Saturday, September 22, 2012, from 11:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. on the grounds of
the Camelot Sports Pub, 505 Sutton Street.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, that the Board of Selectmen acting as
the Licensing Commissioners, hereby grant a one day wine and malt license per M.G.L. chap. 138 sec.
14 to Camelot Sports Pub (on behalf of the North Andover Merchants association) for an event on
September 22, 2012. Vote approved 3-0.
Change of Officer/Director of the “Ninety Nine” Restaurants of Boston, LLC
The ABCC Commission received a request from 99 Restaurant of Boston LLC for a new officer/Director to
oversee many local cities and towns, which North Andover is listed. The ABCC is recommending
approval for this request.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen acting as the
Licensing Commissioners approves the application of new Officer/Director for the 99 Restaurants of
Boston, LLC. Vote approved 5-0.
Change of Manager – Camelot Building Association, dba Camelot Sports Pub
Application from Camelot Building Association, dba Camelot Sports Pub for change of manager from
Susan Zeytoonian to Raymond C. Lynch.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen acting
as the Licensing Commissioners approves the application of “Change of Manager” for Camelot Building
Association, dba Camelot Sports Pub from Susan Zeytoonian to Raymond C. Lynch. Vote approved 5-0.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to close a meeting of the North Andover
Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS:
IT Asset Disposal
Per the Town Policy regarding the disposal of surplus items, IT director Matt Killen is requesting approval
to dispose of various computer equipment deemed to have no value.
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Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectman approves
the request of IT Director Matt Killen to dispose of various computer equipment deemed to have no value,
listed in the memorandum to the Town Manager Maylor dated August 21, 2012. Vote approved 5-0.
Proposed Drainage Easement at 110 Sutton Street
The Department of Public Works has completed the drain line installation in the parking lot of 110 Sutton
Street and is requesting the Board accept the easement so that it can be recorded at the Registry of
Deeds.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept the “Grant of Drainage Easement from Robert C. Carberry, Trustee of
KLC Realty Trust at 110 Sutton Street, North Andover, MA. Vote approved 5-0.
Approval of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between Town and IAFF Local 2035- Firefighters
The Firefighters AIFF union president informed the Town Manager that the membership approved the
Memorandum of Agreement and ratified the contract.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen approves the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the Firefighters Union
AIFF for the period July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2015. Vote approved 5-0.
Acceptance of Mutual Agreement AFSCME Local 2978 Communications Officers
As propose by the Town, AFSCME Local 2978 – Communications Officers has agreed to amend the
current collective bargaining agreement regarding the payment of an annual clothing allowance.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept the Agreement between the Town of North Andover and AFSCME
Local 2978 – Communication Officers amending the method of payment of an annual clothing allowance.
Vote approved 5-0.
Approval of Letter regarding Comprehensive Permit (MGL c40B) Request
The Board has thirty days from notice of a 40B project site application to submit comments, etc. A draft
response letter has been provided by Community Development Director Curt Bellavance. The Board is
asked to review the draft and recommend any changes. When finalized and approved, Chairman Gordon
will sign the letter on behalf of the Board.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to approve the letter to the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency with
comments regarding the MGL c40B project site application at 16 Berry Street/Riding Academy Preserve.
Vote approved 5-0.
Several residents from neighboring street Windsor Lane, Anne Brennan, Monica Carpenter, Greg Smith
and Steve Wiles had commented on safety concerns about the project.
Selectman Vaillancourt a former member of the Zoning Board of Appeals suggested and encouraged the
residents to attend all meetings of the Planning Board and ZBA and make their concerns known to the
Boards and the builder/developer. This would help and make a more friendly relationship with all
involved.
Approval of Northside Carting Inc.
The Town has negotiated a five-year contract with Northside Carting, Inc. to continue collection and
transportation for disposal of solid waste from September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2017.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote o approve the five-year
contract with Northside Carting, Inc. for the collection and transportation for disposal of solid waste from
September 1, 2012 through August 31, 2017. Vote approved 5-0.
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Change of Next Board of Selectmen Meeting
Because of a conflict in a schedule, the Board decided to cancel their meeting on September 24, 2012
and reschedule the meeting on October 1, 2012.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT:
The Town Manager gave the Board an update of the current status of various recruitments that are
ongoing and recently completed.
Personnel Policy Changes
The Town Manager is proposing changes to the Town’s Personnel Policy. In accordance with the Policy,
a public hearing regarding these changes is scheduled during your next meeting which was September
24, 2012. Since you are cancelling that meeting, we will reschedule the public hearing to October 1,
2012.
Facility Review and Assessment
Facilities Management Director Steve Foster has been tasked to develop a Facility Review and
Assessment document for each municipal and school building. Provide in the packet is a document
prepared for the Town Hall building.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Vote approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary _______________________________
Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board