HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-12-19 Board of Selectmen Executive Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES DECEMBER 19,2005
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 6:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: lames Xenakis;Donald Stewart;Mark J.T.Caggiano;Thomas Licciardello,
Mark Rees,Town Manager;Ray Santilli,Assistant Town Manager.
The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into Executive Session. Vote approved 4-0.
Rosemary Connelly Smedile,Chairman arrived at 6:40 PM.
Real Estate Acquisition:Cullen Property
John Simons,and Brad Wakeman,of the Community Preservation Committee, Nellie Aikenhead,from the Trust of
Public Land and Carol McGravey from Town Counsel's office were present to discuss the possible acquisition of the
Cullen Property.
A Public Hearing would have to be held on January 9,2006,for the purpose of considering the assignment of the Town's
Right of First Refusal option under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 63A,for the purpose of maintaining a major
portion of the property in use as forest land.The Board would then need to vote on this item before January 19,2006.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION,seconded by Thomas Licciardello,to take steps to assign the option to purchase the
Cullen Property and to the Trust of Public Land(TPL)for their purchase and that the town cooperate with them as to
those efforts. Vote approved 5-0.
Pending Litigation
Special Counsel Ken Kimmell,Dr.Thomas Trowbridge of the Board of Health and Leonard Degnan,the Town's
representative to the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District(GLSD)were present to discuss a proposed settlement to one
of the two outstanding lawsuits between the town and GLSD.
The Town Manager met with the Chairman Richard Hogan and basically agreed to all of the Board of Selectmen
conditions regulation of odors,procedures,and flexibility on the noise standard and GLSD trucks will avoid the sensitive
portion of Route 233. The settlement also provides for a monetary payment from North Andover to GLSD. If North
Andover wins the PILOT litigation, North Andover will deduct$100,000 from its recovery. If it losses,it will agree to a
surcharge on sewer rates that will pay GLSD$10,000 over ten years.
Dr.Trowbridge said that the Board of Health voted in favor of this settlement.
James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Donald Stewart,to settle the GLSD case. Vote approved 5-0.
Bargaining with Non-Union Employees
The Police Department reorganization plan provided for the establishment of a new civilian position of Administrative
Services Director. A classification consultant reviewed the duties of the new position and determined an upgrade from
a Grade 12 to a Grade 13. James Xenakis and Mark Caggiano wanted more information before making a decision on this
request.
Mark Caggiano made a MOTION,seconded by James Xenakis,to TABLE this item. Vote approved 5-0.
By-law Employee Performance Evaluations:
At a previous meeting the Board approved a performance evaluation system for division and department directors that
incorporated two components: achievement of specific objectives and job performance criteria.
The Town Manager said the average merit pay adjustment for management by-law employees is 3%with a range from
2%to 4%. For by-law employees who were not covered by this performance evaluation system,a Bat 3%increase
retroactive to July 1,2005.ADJOURNMENT:
James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Donald Stewart,to move out of Executive Session. Vote approved 5-0.
^ Respectfully submitted,
Adele J.Johnson,Administrative Secretary