HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-09-09 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES SEPTEMBER 9, 2013
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Rosemary Smedile called the meeting to order at 6:40 PM at Town Hall
Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Rosemary Smedile Chairman; Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk;
Tracy Watson, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, William Gordon, and Andrew Maylor, Town Manager
and Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to enter into Executive Session
for the purpose of strategy session for negotiations, collective bargaining sessions declaring that an open
meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Boards position.
Roll Call Vote: Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Connelly Smedile yes, Tracy Watson yes, Richard
Vaillancourt yes, and William Gordon yes. Vote approved 5-0.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to approve the Open Session Minutes
of as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS, ANNOUNCEMENTS, AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Recognition of Individuals and Businesses for Work on Business and Community Guide
The Board recognized the generosity of a number of businesses and organizations which allowed for the
publication and printing of the North Andover Business and Community Guide and the outstanding work-
effort from a number of individuals; Millie Matasso, Brenda Tomasz, Linda McHugh, Bernadette Curran,
Curt Bellavance and Rosemary Connelly Smedile.
Route 125 Corridor Study—John Mullin, UMass Center for Economic Development
John Mullin of UMass Center for Economic Development said the study was conducted by Practicum
students Kristen Bryan, Toro Gehring, Ivette Banoub, Anita Lockesmith, Jennifer Stronisten and Jonathan
Cooper. He introduced student Jonathan Cooper to present the findings of their study on the Route 125
Corridor.
Mr. Cooper gave an overview of the Project Objectives, Methods & Resources and Boundaries. He
discussed the four components as the Cornerstone, 1600 Osgood Street; Regional Asset, Lawrence
Municipal Airport; Agriculture, Barker Farm and Smaller Parcels, residential and small businesses. He
discussed the five characteristics of the area and then went into the Five Assessment Issues, Vision,
Aesthetics, Consistency, Connectivity and Partnerships. The Vision and Next Steps is to Reshape,
Reconnect and to Restructure. It is important for the Town to communicate with the Lawrence Municipal
Airport; continue dialogue with 1600 Osgood Street about Sewer system; and discuss protections for
Barker Farm. In the future the Town should form a Redevelopment Authority, Promote renewable waste
cluster and to pursue transit-oriented development.
Mr. Mullin answered questions from the Board and finalized with saying that the students enjoyed their
work in the Town of North Andover and all the help they received from Community Development Director
Curt Bellavance and Town Manager Andrew Maylor.
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Announcements
There will be a Ceremony on Patriot's Day September 11, 2013 in front of Town Hall starting at 8:30 a.m.
in remembrance of the thousands of lives lost on that day in 2001.
There will be a perambulate at the border of Andover and North Andover on Saturday, September 14,
2013 at 9:00 a.m. at the town line marker.
On September 29, 2013, the Merchants Association will hold their Annual Fundraiser Festival for
Handicap Children at the Knights of Columbus from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Merchants Association will be holding Restaurant Week from September 20 through October 5,
2013. Many restaurants will hold specials during the week. Check the website for updates.
The Cultural Council will be having an event at the Rogers Center at Merrimack College to present Grants
on October 14, 2013 starting at 7:00 p.m.
Susan Sawyer as a member of the Rotary Club announced that they will hold CPA training at$25.00 per
person.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Extend Service Agreement between the Town of North Andover and Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc. for
July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018.
The Town's current agreement with Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc. for the disposal of solid waste was
through June 30, 2015 with tipping fees of$72.00 for FY14 and $74.00 for FY15.
Wheelabrator proposed a new five-year extension of the original Service Agreement for the period of July
1, 2013 through June 30, 2018. The new extension includes tipping fees of$60.00 per ton for FY14 and
$61.50 per ton for FY15. For these two fiscal years alone, the Town projects savings totaling
approximately$200,000. In addition, by agreeing to the new five-year extension Wheelabrator will pay
the Town a cash incentive of$39,000.
Note: (per Annual Town Meeting vote, the motion will require a minimum of four votes in the
affirmative.)
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen approves the
five-year extension to the Service Agreement for the disposal of solid waste between the Town of North
Andover and Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc. for the period of July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2018.
Vote approved 5-0.
Request to Surplus and Trade-in Vehicles
Per the Town Policy regarding surplus vehicles and equipment, Public Work Director Bruce Thibodeau is
requesting approval to surplus and trade-in 6 vehicles that are beyond their useful life.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of Public Works Director Bruce Thibodeau to surplus and trade-in six (6) vehicles per his memo to
the Town Manager dated August 30, 2013. Vote approved 5-0.
Waiver of Building Fees for Kittredge School Gym project
Jim Mealey, Chief Operations Officer of the North Andover School Department, is requesting the Board's
approval to waive any and all building fees for the Kittredge School Gym project.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen waives any
and all building fees for the Kittredge School Gym project. Vote approved 5-0.
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Waiver of building Fees for Water Treatment Plant HVAC/Roof Replacement Protect
Stephen Foster, Facilities Management Director, is requesting the Board's approval to waive any and all
building fees for the Water Treatment Plant HVAC/Roof Replacement project.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen waives any
and all building fees for the Water Treatment Plant HVAC/Roof Replacement project. Vote approved 5-0.
North Andover Rotary Club— Upgrades at Aplin Playground
Barbara McGovern representing the North Andover Rotary Club briefed the Board about the work done
by the Club to upgrade the Aplin Playground for the past few years. As the next phase, they are
requesting to lay a brick walkway and patio with inscribed bricks purchase by individuals and/or groups.
They also wish to add a couple of benches, to light the flagpole, install a Rotary plaque on the benches,
and a Rotary sign in the front of the park.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of the North Andover Rotary Club to proceed with the upgrades to Aplin Playground as proposed.
Vote approved 5-0.
Stefanie Lewendon of Girl Scout Troop#85376 requests the use of Town Common
Stefanie Lewendon of Girl Scout Troop#85376 requests the use of Town Common for a Girl Scout
Ceremony on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. —2:00 p.m. All relevant Town Departments
recommend approval.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request from Stefanie Lewendon of Girl Scout Troop#85376 for the use of Town Common for a Girl
Scout Ceremony on Sunday, September 15, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. —2:00 p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Approve Employment Contract for Town Manager, term of December 16, 2013- December 15, 2018.
The Board held an Executive Session and came to terms for an Employment Contract with the Town
Manager Andrew Maylor for the term of December 16, 2013 through December 15, 2018.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson that the Board of Selectmen approves
the Employment Contract for Town Manger Andrew Maylor with a term of December 16, 2013 through
December 15, 2018. Vote approved 5-0.
The new contract will be posted on the Town's website.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Note: Richard Vaillancourt and Tracy Watson recused.
Camelot Sports Pub requests a One-Day Wine & Malt License on September 29, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to
9:00 P.M.
Camelot Sports Pub submitted an application for the North Andover Merchants Association Annual Fall
Festival to be held on the grounds of Camelot Sports Pub, 505 Sutton Street, in a tented, roped off area
between the hours of 11:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturday, September 29, 2013. The applicant is
respectfully requesting a waiver of the fee.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon that the Board of Selectmen acting as the
Licensing Commissioners approves the One-Day Wine and Malt License for the Camelot Sports Pub on
September 29, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and to waive the fee. Vote approved 3-0.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to close a meeting of the North Andover
Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
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Note: Richard Vaillancourt and Tracy Watson returned.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to enter a Public Hearing regarding
the Removal of Public Shade Trees on Osgood and Bradford Streets per MGL c87, §3—Michael Green,
1769 Osgood Street.
Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt,
and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Michael Green of 1769 Osgood Street requested to remove fifteen (15) public shade trees from the
Town's right-of-way at the intersection of Osgood and Bradford Streets, on either side of the entrance to
the new Saracusa Way subdivision. Mr. Green will assume the cost of removal of the trees.
Bruce Thibodeau, Public Works Director concurs with the removal of the trees due to sight lines.
However, he recommends the developer provide 5 to 10 replacement trees to be used on his site or to be
provided to the DPW to be planted around Town.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to close the Public Hearing per MGL c87,
§3 for the Removal of Public Shade Trees on Osgood and Bradford Streets.
Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Richard Vaillancourt,
and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approves the
request of Michael Green to remove fifteen (15) PUBLIC SHADE TREES ON Osgood and Bradford
Streets. Vote approved 5-0.
The Town Manager suggested that in the future there a level of coordination for a requirement between
the Planning Board and a Public Hearing for Tree Removal.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Police Department Log Report
Police Chief Paul Gallagher provided a Police Report and Crime Statistics for the month of August and an
overview of a successful National Night Out held on August 7, 2013.
ADJOURNMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m.
Vote approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Executive Assistant
Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk of the Board