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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JANUARY 7, 2013
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
and Executive Session Minutes of December 17, 2012, as written. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session
Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of December 27, 2012 as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Representative Diana DiZoglio stopped by to introduce herself to the Board. Ms. DiZoglio shared
information and the deadline for filing bills to the Legislature.
Agreement between Towns of Andover and North Andover – Shared Use of Municipal Equipment
Services
The Towns of Andover and North have executed an agreement to supplement each other for a variety of
Public Works services. This was based on previously accepting the “Public Works Municipal Aid
Agreement” (MGL c40, §4K).
Recognition of the Police Department – Nathan Norman visit
Chief Gallagher, Detective Cronin and Detective Daley were present at the meeting and informed the
Board of the Visit to Nathan Norman.
The North Andover Police Department, along with police officers from many New England and northeast
police departments, several weeks ago participated in an effort to provide an enormous collection of
Christmas cards and gifts to Nathan Norman, a terminally ill 5-year-old boy from Rustburg, Virginia. The
young boy, suffering from brain and spinal cancer, had a wish to receive Christmas cards from police
officers and firefighters from across the country. More than 250 police officers and over 100 police
vehicles, including several officers from North Andover, made the journey to visit Nathan and deliver the
cards and gifts.
The Board of Selectmen presented Chief Gallagher a picture of the police caravan traveling to Virginia for
the visit.
Commonwealth Citizens Connect Grant with City of Boston
Matt Killen, IT Director was present at the meeting and provided a short presentation of Commonwealth
Citizens Connect Grant. North Andover was selected as one of the communities to participate in the
grant with the city of Boston. The City of Boston, through a Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community
Innovation Challenge Grant, is supporting the development of a suite of applications that work across
municipalities that allows individuals to report basic problems, such as potholes, tree issues, missed trash
pickup, broken street lights directly to the appropriate local government departments through the use of a
mobile app.
Approved Changes to Town’s Employee Health Insurance Program
Town Manager Andrew Maylor announced that the Town has reached an Agreement with the Public
Employee Committee (PEC) for approved changes to the Town’s Employee Health Insurance Program.
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The current health plan offerings through Blue Cross/Blue Shield, with no increases to the monthly rates,
will be maintained through calendar year 2013. All subscribers (active employees and retirees) will be
transferred to the Group Insurance Commission (GIC) coverage as of January 1, 2014. The Town will be
partnering with Group Benefit Strategies to provide a health fair and information sessions in the fall of
2013 for all employees and retirees. This will provide quality health insurance at a lower cost to the
employees, retirees as well as the community. The savings will be significant over the next three years.
Announcement
Chairman William Gordon suggested providing a winter ice skating rink by flooding Drummond Field
during the winter months. There is already lighting at night and it would be a great place to skate. Staff
will discuss the possibilities.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Acceptance of Donations to Fire Department
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept a donation from Schneider Electric USA in the amount of $1,000 to the
North Andover Fire Department for general use. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept a donation from Schneider Electric Buildings, LLC, in the amount of
$1,000 to the North Andover Fire Department for general use. Vote approved 5-0.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept a donation from Elizabeth Armstrong, in memory of her husband
William Armstrong, in the amount of $500 to the North Andover Fire Department in support of the
Emergency Response Team. Vote approved 5-0.
Acceptance of Donations to Police Department
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept a donation from Schneider Electric USA in the amount of $500 to the
North Andover Police Department for general use. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to accept a donation from James and Maria Rosati in the amount of $100 to the
North Andover Police Department for general use. Vote approved 5-0.
Waive Sign Permit Application Fee for Stevens Estate
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of Selectmen
hereby votes to waive the sign permit application fee in the amount of $58.50 for the new sign at the
Stevens Estate. Vote approved 5-0.
Request to Surplus Fire Department 2001 Utility Trailer
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the North Andover Board of
Selectmen hereby votes to approve the request of Fire Chief Melnikas to surplus the Fire Department
2001 Utility Trailer per his memo to the Town Manager dated December 28, 2012. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses – House of Pizza, 133 Main Street
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for House of
Pizza, 133 Main Street. Vote approved 5-0.
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Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses – MBM Energy Group, Inc (dba North Andover Raceway)
1503 Osgood Street
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves the Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for MBM Energy
Group, Inc (dba North Andover Raceway), 1503 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Change of Manager – North Andover Country Club, 500 Great Pond Road
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as
Licensing Commissioners, approves the Change of Manager for the North Andover Country Club to
Stephen J. Kohr. Vote approved 5-0.
One-Day Wine & Malt License – Requested by Merrimack College
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, 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 Merrimack College for an Open Reception at the Rogers Center, McCoy Gallery on January
27, 2013, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM. Vote approved 5-0.
Possible Liquor Violation
Take no action as applicant’s liquor license has expired and he did not renew license.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
FY2014-2018 Capital Improvement Plan
Town Manager Andrew Maylor expanded on what the Board will see in future Capital Improvement Plans
regarding open and recreational space such as playgrounds, ball fields, etc. A healthy CIP includes all
the Town’s assets and up keep of such space.
TOWN MANAGER’S REPORT:
Capital Project Status Report
The Town Manager provided a report on various on-going capital and major projects.
Position/Vacancy Log
Human Resources Director Cathy Darby provided a report outlining the status of various recruitments that
are ongoing or recently completed
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17 p.m. Vote
approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary _______________________________
Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board