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Home My WebLink About2012-11-05 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 5, 2012 CALL TO ORDER: ChairmanWilliam Gordon called the meeting to order at 7:00 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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 15, 1012, as written. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Reminder to Vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Polls will open at 6:00 a.m. at the North Andover High School and close at 8:00 pm Hurricane Sandy – Summary of Town Response Town Manager Andrew Maylor gave an extensive update of how the Town and National Grid handled the power outages due to the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Selectmen also thanked the Town DPW Workers that worked many hours to help with the cleanup of down trees and limbs. Route 125 Corridor Study Professor John R. Mullin of University of Massachusetts is working with the Town of North Andover and is undertaking an economic development “Project Proposal for the Route 125 Corridor Study”. Mullins presented a draft proposal for the Board’s review stating “Project Goals; process; end product; the project team; time commitment and costs. The Town of North Andover will negotiate a fee and makes a contribution to the University of Massachusetts Scholarship Fund for the services rendered. Stevens Pond - Update Town Manager Andrew Maylor said that he recommends setting a community meeting to be set mid January after the holidays. Nancy Leland of 270 Great Pond Road who attended a meeting last month with the Town Manager and DPW Director Bruce Thibodeau asked what her role was in the in this process. The Board and the Town Manager thanked Mrs. Leland for her input and is making all of the information accessible to the public per the Town’s website. The primary goal is to focus on getting Stevens Pond in great condition and with an active plan to keep it open all summer and to avoid bacteria problems in the future. Once this project is completed the Board would look at the broader scope of protecting the Town’s watershed on Lake Cochichewick. Bradstreet School RFP - Status The Request for Proposals (RFP) for the “Purchase and Development of the Former Bradstreet School Property” was issued on October 10, 2012. Last Wednesday, a “Pre-Submittal Briefing and Site Visit” was conducted for any interested parties. Proposals are due no later than Wednesday, December 5, 2012. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 5, 2012 2 Adopt a Wreath Selectman Smedile announced that it is that time of year again to “Adopt a Wreath”. The cost of each wreath is $65 and checks made out of “Holiday Decorating Committee” Veterans Day Parade Announcement of Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11, 2012. Booster Club Flag Football Selectman Watson gave kudos to all those involved with Flag Football. CONSENT ITEMS: Request from Mr. Seifer, on behalf of Rabbi Bronstein, to place a Menorah on Town Common from December 6-17, 1012, and to host a Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2012. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the North Andover Board of Selectmen approves the request to place a Menorah on the Town Common from December 6-17, 2012 and a Menorah Lighting Ceremony on December 6, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Request to Surplus Police K-9 Vehicle #310 Per the Town Policy regarding surplus material and equipment, Police Chief Paul Gallagher is requesting to surplus Police K-9 Vehicle #310. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the North Andover Board of Selectmen approves the request of Police Chief Gallagher to surplus Police K-9 Vehicle #310 per his memo to the Town Manager dated October 26, 2012. Vote approved 5-0. th Request from Festival Committee to close Town roads on November 24 for Annual Santa Parade The Festival Committee is requesting permission to use and close Main Street, Elm Street, Water Street and Sutton Street on Saturday, November 24, 2012 for the Annual Santa Parade starting at 12:00 noon. The Committee is also seeking permission to limit parking on these streets beginning at 8:00 a.m. that day due to safety concerns. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of Selectmen approves the request of the Festival Committee to use and close Main Street, Elm Street, Water Street and Sutton Street on Saturday, November 24, 2012 for the Annual Santa Parade and to limit parking on these streets beginning at 8:00 a.m. that day. Vote approved 5-0. Appointments by the Board of Selectmen Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of Selectmen to appoint Allen Cuscia, 349 Bear Hill Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full member for a term ending June 30, 2014. Vote approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of Selectmen to appoint Doug Ludgin, 16 Faulkner Road to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an associate member for a term ending June 30, 2013. Vote approved 5-0. Approval for Town Manager to Waive Permit Fees in Cases of Locally Declared Emergency Following Hurricane Sandy, with the Chairman’s approval the Town Manager waived any building, electrical or plumbing permit fees associated with work needed as a result of the storm. The Town Manager is asking the Board to formally approve allowing the Town Manger to waive these type fees, in the future, for work necessary in the aftermath of any local declared emergency. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen approves the Town Manager to waive building, electrical and plumbing fees for work necessary as a result of a locally declared emergency. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 5, 2012 3 NEW BUSINESS: Annual Winter Parking Ban The All Night Winter Parking Ban was presented in draft form as proposed by Police Chief Paul Gallagher, Fire Chief Andrew Melnikas and Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau. They also recommended the Town review the projected weather forecast at the beginning of December and at the end of February to determine if enforcement of the parking ban should be adjusted. For the first ten days of the ban, the Police Department will issue orange warning notices to allow residents to be aware that the ban is in place. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen approves the proposed “All Night Winter Parking Ban” with a slight change of dates from December 1, 2012 through March 1, 2013 with the flexibility of additional recommendations if needed. Vote approved 5-0. PUBLIC COMMENT: Boy Scout Sam King stated that he was working on his Eagle Scout project at the Gallagher Memorial at Dale Street Fields. Selectmen thanked him for his service to the community. TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT: Capital Project Status Report The Town Manager presented the Board with a report on various on-going capital and major projects and will do this on a regular basis. Job Posting/Vacancy Log The Town Manager provided an updated job posting/vacancy log for the Board’s review. ADJOURNMENT: Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary _______________________________ Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board