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Home My WebLink About2013-07-15 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES JULY 15, 2013 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Rosemary Smedile called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile Chairman; Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk; Tracy M. Watson, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, William Gordon and Andrew Maylor, Town Manager. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of June 24, 2013 as written. Vote approved 5-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Executive Session Minutes of June 24, 2013 as written. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Certificate of Appreciation to Ozzy Properties for hosting Youth & Recreation Department's Annual Carnival The Board of Selectmen recognized Orit Goldstein and Ellen Keller of Ozzy Properties for hosting the Youth & Recreation Annual Carnival Fundraiser on their property. Massachusetts Priority Development Areas— North Andover sites The Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development(EOHED)worked with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to expand the state's regional planning efforts. As a result, two sites were identified in North Andover for priority development Osgood Landing and Machine Shop Village and two sites for priority preservation are 9,380 acres by the Parker River headwaters (partially in North Andover) and 564 acres spread across eight(8) parcels in North Andover. Borderline Running Club—Summary of 4th of July Road Race Representatives of the Borderline Running Club informed the Selectmen that they raised over$24,000 for the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center. Chris Marshall, Director of Borderline thanked all the officials and town departments that helped make the race a success and run smooth. More than 900 runners participated in the road race and it was a huge success. Selectman William Gordon urged the club to bring back the 10K race and the North Andover Merchants Association and local businesses participated as sponsors. It was a great community event for everyone involved. Announcement Selectwoman Rosemary Smedile introduced a new brochure titled "North Andover, A Business & Community Guide" Announcement National Night Out is scheduled for Tuesday, August 6, 2013, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. more details to follow. Announcement Significant Sewer work is being done in Town and the project is expected to last 30 days. There will be detour signs to help with traffic flow. CONSENT ITEMS: FY13 Year End Budget Transfer per MGL c44, §33B Lyne Savage, Finance Director/Town Accountant requested the Board approve the year end budget transfers as presented to cover deficits. Board of Selectmen Minutes July 15, 2013 2 Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve the FY13 year-end budget transfers, as presented, as authorized by MGL c44, §33B. Vote approved 5-0. Sara Durkin of the North Andover High School Chorus requests the use of the Town Common for concert on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen approves the request of the North Andover High School Chorus to use the Town Common for a concert on Thursday, August 1, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Sandra Sharke' Der Apkarian of St. Gregory Armenian Church requests to block off Main Street from Water Street to beginning of St. Michael's Church on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen approves the request of St. Gregory Armenian Church to block off Main Street from Water Street to beginning of St. Michael's Church on Sunday, September 8, 2013 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Eli Bailin of Green Stride requests permission to hold "The Earth, Rock, Run" on streets of North Andover on April 27, 2014, starting and finishing at 1600 Osgood Street. The run will include both a half marathon and a full marathon on a 13.1 mile course. Mr. Bailin is working with the Police Department and the MA DOT to coordinate the logistics as the event draws near. All relevant Town Departments recommend approval. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Eli Bailin of Greene Stride to hold "The Earth, Rock, Run" on streets of North Andover on April 27, 2014, starting and finishing at 1600 Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-0. Alexandra Coakley of the North Andover Athletic Association is requesting to hold the "3rd Annual Knights on the Run" road race on streets in North Andover on October 19, 2013, starting and finishing at the High School. The race is held as a fundraiser in support of the High School Athletic Department. All relevant Town Departments recommend approval. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen approves the request of the North Andover Athletic Association to hold the "3rd Annual Knights on the Run" road race on streets in North Andover on October 19, 2013, starting and finishing at the High School. Vote approved 5-0. Request to Dispose of Surplus Equipment— Public Works Department Per the Town Policy requesting surplus material and equipment, the Director of Public Works Bruce Thibodeau is requesting to surplus the following DPW vehicles; #68, 2001 Holder Tractor w/plow, Vin #52400686, 2,947 hours of use; #50, 2003 Jacobsen Mower Vin #2008. These vehicles will be traded for the new tractor and brush cutter equipment that was approved at the Annual Town Meeting. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of Selectmen approves the request of Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau to surplus the 2001 Holder Tractor with plow and the 2003 Jacobsen Mower per his memo to the Town Manager dated July 9, 2013. Vote approved 5-0. Acceptance of Various Donations for Lt. Colonel Harold A. Dushame Memorial The Board is requested to accept the various donations that have been received to erect a memorial in memory to Lt. Colonel Harold A. Dushame. Board of Selectmen Minutes July 15, 2013 3 Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen hereby accepts various donations made to the Lt. Colonel Harold A. Dushame Memorial Fund and detailed in the list included in the agenda packet. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: Draft"Rules and Regulations Governing Takeout Food Served by Mobile Food Vendors Community Development Director Curt Bellavance drafted "Rules and Regulations Governing Takeout Food Served by Mobile Food Vendors". This was presented to the Board for review and discussion. Selectmen said the goal of the regulations is to protect local brick and mortar businesses in town. Business owners Kathy Santoro, Terry Holland, Nadine Levin and residents Rebecca D'Entremont, and Ellen Mosier gave their opinions of the Food Truck Vendor Regulations. After a lengthy discussion the Board said there was too many loopholes in the draft and decided to form a committee that will review the proposed regulations and make recommendations. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to form a committee of 5 or 7 members to further review the proposed regulations and to make suggestions and recommendations for the final version to be presented and voted on by the full Board of Selectmen at a future meeting. Vote approved 5-0. The Committee would consist of Community Development Director Curt Bellavance, Director of the Board of Health, Selectman Tracy Watson, two business owners, and two residents. This would be continued at the next meeting on August 12, 2013. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Reserve Police Officers Due to recent vacancies in the Police Department, five Reserve Police Officers have been offered conditional offers of employment as Permanent Police Officers. The Police Academy is scheduled to begin in September. Route 125 Corridor Study The Town Manager gave the Board a draft of the "Route 125 Corridor Study"This was done by students at the University of Massachusetts under the direction of John Mullin. The Board was asked to review the study and there will be a discussion at their next meeting on August 12, 2013. Police Department Report Police Chief Paul Gallagher provided a Police Report and Crime Statistics for the month of June. ADJOURNMENT: Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Adele J. Johnson Executive Assistant Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board