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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-10-09 Board of Selectmen Minutes BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES October 9, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 6:30PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Regina Kean, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing Chairman, Chris Nobile, Rosemary Smedile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. EXECUTIVE SESSION Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, that the Board of Selectmen enter into Executive Session for Reason #3 under MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(a), to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Firefighter Union then return to open session. Chairwoman Kean declared that the board will reconvene in open session at the end of executive session. Roll call vote- DeCologero-yes; Nobile-yes, Smedile-yes, Kean-yes. The board returned to open session at 7:03PM. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT None APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to approve the Open Session Minutes of September 24, 2018. Motion approved 4-0. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER Megan Jop, the new Deputy Town Manager, was introduced to the Board. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, provided the Board with the latest information regarding the gas incident. Mr. Maylor showed a series of slides that have been sent out over the last week. CONSENT ITEMS (taken out of order) Vote to sign warrant for November 6, 2018 election Included in the packet was a memorandum from Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, regarding the November election. The Board was required to sign the warrant for the election. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen sign the warrant for the November 6, 2018 election. Motion approved 4-0. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS Donation from Adrian Dawson in the amount of $100 to be used for supplies for the Lake Clean Up day Included in the packet was a memorandum from Jennifer Hughes regarding a donation for Lake Clean Up day from Mr. Dawson. Mr. Dawson has participated in Lake Clean Up day for the last two years. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of $100 from Adrian Dawson to be used to pay for supplies for Lake Clean Up Day. Motion approved 4-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 4-0. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses for the concessions at the Athletic Center on: Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 9, 2018 Friday, November 16, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, November 23, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:00PM- 9:00PM Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM Monday, December 31, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM This matter was continued from the last meeting. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses, as presented. Motion approved 4-0. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for three wine and malt licenses for the following: Reception in the Athletic Complex on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM Celebration in the tent at Cullen Ave. across from Rogers Center on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM Reception in the 47 Lounge on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for three one day wine and malt licenses, as presented. Motion approved 4-0. Request of Katharine Bibeau of Stevens-Coolidge Place for a one day wine and malt license for a Halloween Party on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM Katharine Bibeau was present to answer any questions. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Katharine Bibeau of Stevens- Coolidge Place for a one day wine and malt license for a Halloween Party on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM. Motion approved 4-0. Request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol licenses for weddings at Smolak Farms on Saturday, October 13, 2018 and October 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol licenses for weddings at Smolak Farms on October 13, 2018 and October 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM with the condition that workers must be quiet during clean up and no music may be played during clean up. Motion approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 4-0. CONSENT ITEMS (continued) th Request of James Doucett to use streets in North Andover for the 29 Annual Cambridge Sports Union rollerski race on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM Included in the packet was a request from James Doucett of Cambridge Sports Union to hold their annual rollerski race. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues. All of the streets are outside of the gas construction area. Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of James Doucett to use streets in North Andover, as presented, for the annual rollerski race on November 4, 2018. Motion approved 4-0. Affordable Unit resale-4 Harvest Drive, Unit 116 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) The Town has been notified by CHAPA that an affordable unit at Oakridge Village is being listed for sale. The Town has the right of first refusal to purchase the property. It is recommended the Board waive the right of first refusal on this property. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen waive their right of first refusal for 4 Harvest Drive, Unit 116. Motion approved 4-0. 3 Board of Selectmen Minutes October 9, 2018 Request of Health Department to surplus AED unit Included the packet was a request from Brian LaGrasse, Director of Public Health, to surplus a Life Pak 500 AED. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Brian LaGrasse, Director of Public Health, to surplus a Life Pak 500 AED, Serial Number 13559105. Motion approved 4-0. Appointments: Brian Middleton-Cox- Cultural Council Justin Gorbet- Festival Committee Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen appoint Brian Middleton-Cox to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2020 and Justin Gorbet to the Festival Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019. Motion approved 4-0. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS FY20 Budget Policy Statement The Town Manager provided the board with an overview of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Policy Statement. The full budget policy statement will be provided at the next meeting. The Board discussed the need for a plan regarding OPEB. Job posting/vacancy log The Board was provided the latest job posting/vacancy log. S Phil DeCologero asked about the status of the generators at the Housing Authority. The Town Manager will confirm whether the town was involved in the request. ADJOURNMENT: Phil Decologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.m. Motion approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Columbia Gas update slideshow Donation letter Merrimack College requests Katharine Bibeau request Deborah Ingalls request Election warrant James Doucett request CHAPA letter Health Department memorandum Appointment memorandum FY20 Budget Policy Statement overview Job posting/vacancy log TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Regina Kean, Chairman TEL. (978) 688-9510 Phil DeCologero, Clerk FAX (978) 688-9556 Chris Nobile Rosemary Connelly Smedile Richard Vaillancourt BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018 6:30PM EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:00PM OPEN SESSION TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 120 Main Street I. CALL TO ORDER II. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §21(a)(3)- to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Firefighter Union III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. September 27, 2018 Open Session Minutes, as written VI. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBERS A. Meghan Jop, Deputy Town Manager VII. GOVERNMENTAL REPORT VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS A. Donation from Adrian Dawson in the amount of $100 to be used for supplies for the Lake Clean Up day IX. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses for the concessions at the Athletic Center on: 1. Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 2. Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 3. Friday, November 16, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 4. Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 5. Friday, November 23, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 6. Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 7. Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 8. Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:00PM- 9:00PM 9. Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 10. Monday, December 31, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM B. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for three wine and malt licenses for the following: 1. Reception in the Athletic Complex on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 2. Celebration in the tent at Cullen Ave. across from Rogers Center on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:00PM to 11:00PM 3. Reception in the 47 Lounge on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM C. Request of Katharine Bibeau of Stevens-Coolidge Place for a one day wine and malt license for a Halloween Party on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM D. Request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol licenses for weddings at Smolak Farms on Saturday, October 13, 2018 and October 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM X. CONSENT ITEMS A. Vote to sign warrant for November 6, 2018 election th B. Request of James Doucett to use streets in North Andover for the 29 Annual Cambridge Sports Union rollerski race on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM C. Affordable Unit resale-4 Harvest Drive, Unit 116 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) D. Request of Health Department to surplus AED unit E. Appointments: 1. Brian Middleton-Cox- Cultural Council 2. Justin Gorbet- Festival Committee XI. OLD BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS A. FY20 Budget Policy Statement Overview XIII. T A. Job posting/vacancy log XIV. XV. NEXT MEETING DATE Monday, October 22, 2018 XVI. ADJOURNMENT BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 24, 2018 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 7:09PM in the Town Hall Meeting Room. The open session meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Regina Kean, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing Chairman, Chris Nobile, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 15 members of the public were present. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT Helen Pickard of 447 Waverly Road thanked the Board for their responsiveness to the gas crisis and for Mark Bohrer of 10 Heath Circle, read a poem for Indigenous Peo APPROVAL OF MINUTES Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to approve the Open Session Minutes of September 10, 2018. Motion approved 5-0. GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS Update on Gas Incident The Town Manager presented a slide show of the information regarding the gas incident which occurred th on September 13. Donald Stewart of 52 Prospect Street, thanked the first responders. Anna Choi of 70 Maple Avenue suggested a list be created with names of contractors that can do the repair work. Halloween Hours Police Chief, Charles Gray, provided a memorandum to the Board recommending trick or treat hours on st October 31 be from 5:30PM to 7:30PM. The Board took at twenty minute recess. CONSENT ITEMS (taken out of order) Request of Dan Pas to hold the MDA Fill the Boot Drive on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the roundabout at the Town Common from 9:00AM to 2:00PM Dan Pas of the North Andover Firefighters Union is asking permission to hold their annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot drive on Saturday, October 13, 2018 9:00AM-2:00PM. All relevant departments have reviewed the request and have no issues. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Dan Pas to use the roundabout at the Town Common for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive from 9AM-2PM on October 13, 2018. Motion approved 5-0. On July 16, 2018, the Board voted to issue a proclamation declaring the second Monday in October as Waiver of permit fees for residents and businesses impacted by the gas incident Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectman waive all permit fees for residents and businesses impacted by the gas incident of September 13, 2018. Motion approved 4-0-1. Selectwoman Smedile abstained. Grant Town Manager authority to approve gas petitions for repair work In an effort to expedite repair work that Columbia Gas needs to complete, the Town Manager suggested the Board grant him the authority to approve the gas petitions for repair work. Board of Selectmen Minutes September 24, 2018 2 Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectman grant the Town Manager authority to approve gas petitions for repair work. Motion approved 4-0-1. Selectwoman Smedile abstained. Approve letter to Division of Local Services to deficit spend under M.G.L. Chapter 44, §31 The Department of Revenue requires the Board submit a letter to them in order to deficit spend. Since it is the beginning of the Fiscal Year, the town is currently not in the situation where deficit spending is necessary; however, by the end of the fiscal year, it may be because of the costs associated with the gas disaster. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectman approve the letter to the Department of Revenue requesting permission to deficit spend. Motion approved 5-0. Appointments 1. Kevin Craig-Sustainability Committee 2. Jessica Pimentel-Sustainability Committee 3. Alvin Pimentel-Sustainability Committee 4. Jeffrey Clark- Patriotic Observance Committee 5. Vishvesh Dhar- Sustainability Committee 6. Frank Killilea-Zoning Board of Appeals (associate) 7. Jennifer Abou-Ezzi-Council on Aging 8. Ellen Mosier- Stevens Estate Advisory Board Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectman approve the appointment of Kevin Craig and Jessica Pimentel to the Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2020; Alvin Pimentel to the Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019; Jeffrey Clark to the Patriotic Observance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2021; Vishvesh Dhar to the Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2021, Frank Killilea as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2021; Jennifer Abou-Ezzi to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2021; and Ellen Moshier to the Stevens Estate Advisory Committee for term ending June 30, 2020. Motion approved 5-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Ashley Piazza of Smolak Farms for a one day wine and malt license for a dinner in the tent on Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Ashley Piazza of Smolak Farms for a one day wine and malt license for a dinner in the tent on October 11, 2018 from 5:00PM-9:00PM, as presented with the notice that no music may be played during clean up and workers must be quiet during clean up. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses for the concessions at the Athletic Center on: 1. Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 2. Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 3. Friday, November 16, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 4. Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 5. Friday, November 23, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 6. Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 7. Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 8. Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:00PM- 9:00PM 9. Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM 10. Monday, December 31, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM 11. Concessions at the Rogers Center on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM-10:00PM The Board requested more information regarding the layout out of athletic center and the policy for serving alcohol. Board of Selectmen Minutes September 24, 2018 3 Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to table numbers 1-10 until the next meeting. Motion approved 5-0. Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for a one day wine and malt licenses for concessions at the Rogers Center on December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM as presented. Motion approved 5-0. Request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol liquor licenses for events in the tent at Smolak Farms: 1. Corporate dinner on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM 2. Wedding on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol licenses for events at Smolak Farms as presented with the notice that no music may be played during clean up and workers must be quiet during clean up. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS Dedication of benches in front of Town Hall At the suggestion of Chairman Kean, the Board agreed to dedicate a bench in front of Town Hall to Kenneth and Carrie Crouch and a bench to Charlie and Martha Salisbury. Reports The Board was provided with the Police Department report, Fire Department report, Opioid overdose report, Building department report and the Job posting/vacancy log. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, explained that the Housing Production Plan has been approved, the Senior Center and the architect for the Senior Center will be chosen shortly. The Board thanked Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, for his many years of service. ADJOURNMENT Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.m. Motion approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant _______________________________ Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board Board of Selectmen Minutes September 24, 2018 4 Documents used at meeting: Minutes of September 10, 2018 Gas incident presentation Police Chief memorandum Proclamation Letter to DLS Appointment memorandum Merrimack College requests Smolak Farm requests Police monthly report Fire monthly report Opioid overdose report Building report Job posting/vacancy log Town of North Andover Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Policy Statement Board of Selectmen Regina Kean, Chairman Phil DeCologero Chris Nobile Rosemary Connelly Smedile Richard M. Vaillancourt Town Manager Andrew W. Maylor October 23, 2018 Overview! The North Andover Charter (section 9-2-3) requires that the Board of Selectmen, after consultation with the Town Manager, issue a Budget Policy Statement relating to the upcoming 20 - July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020). The Charter states that the policy statement shall establish the outer limits of possible budget growth for the town. The financial resources identified in this report are preliminary and will be revised, as necessary during the budget process. Budget Policy Objectives and Strategic Goals The financial constraints which existed in the first decade of this century have been replaced with an environment of relative fiscal stability, especially during the past five years. The FY20 -North Andover agenda predicated on sustainability and stewardship. Contained within those Fundamentals are priorities established by the Board of Selectmen as part of their strategic planning process. The primary focus of the Fundamentals, assuming these priorities, includes: Financial - to act on pressing needs while protecting against the impacts of economic downturns that could threaten municipal services delivery and the viability of the Town government. The Town will continue to develop annual budgets which are structurally balanced and tain the of Selectmen include developing a plan to address the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability. Also, the Capital Improvement Plan will continue to be developed with a focus on reducing the risk of deferred maintenance and improving existing facilities while managing the impact that debt service can have on the operating budget. Specifically, in FY20 the Board of Selectmen will support funding to develop Facilities Master Plan II which will identify needed improvements to certain elementary schools, the Salem Street fire station, and possibly other facilities. The Board will also evaluate the long term viability of the Stevens Estate and evaluate alternatives that will reduce the risks associated with operating the Estate as a town asset. Economic Development further supporting the Town through an aggressive agenda that seeks to attract new revenue in a variety of forms, including property tax, auto excise tax and building inspection fees. The Board will prioritize action items contained in the s recently approved Master Plan and the Town will begin the process of implementing some of those action items in an effort to help promote future economic development. The Town will continue to work with owners of large parcels, such as Royal Crest, the Mills, and Osgood Landing, to attract new businesses or mixed use developments. Revitalization of the downtown remains a priority and the Town will continue to invest in infrastructure and streetscape and produce a design to connect the downtown area to the Mills. Neighborhood Enhancement continually producing improvements in each and every neighborhood of the Town by updating infrastructure through a functioning Capital Improvement Program, cleaning streets, enhancing open space, and tackling and resolving long-standing problems. The Town will complete Phases 6 and 7 of the Playground Master Plan (Reynolds and Grogan Playgrounds) in FY20. In addition, the Town will continue with the process that began last year of developing a plan to replace existing sidewalks which are in poor condition and add new sidewalks in areas which can improve pedestrian safety and/or connect pedestrians to schools, local businesses and open space areas, while exploring available funding sources such as Complete Streets or Safe Routes to School programs. The Board will also develop a plan to address the coverage and capacity of cell phone service throughout town. In FY2020 the town will also develop a long term street tree replacement and enhancement plan. Community Development fully encouraging partnerships between Town government the business community, non-profit leaders, neighborhood groups and individual residents, in order to support a broad array of programs and initiatives that may or may not be Town- of its families and individual residents over a broad range of human needs, including, but not limited to, affordable housing, health care, education and job training. In FY20 the Board of Selectmen will support a budget which has sufficient funding to enable the North Andover Public Schools to stay on the trajectory for meeting the goals of the long-term strategic plan established by the school committee and superintendent. The Town will work with developers of multifamily housing developments to promote the inclusion of affordable housing units Production Plan. In addition, the Selectmen will support funding for a project manager/public liaison position for major public construction projects to ensure project oversight and consistent and accurate information is given to the public. The Town will continue to find ways to take advantage of the opportunities available by being designated a Green Community. Public Safety constantly improving upon the protection of the public and its property by initiating policy and providing the necessary resources, be it training, staffing or equipment, to effectively carry-fire and emergency management agencies. In FY20 the Town will take steps to ensure the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is up to date and effective and includes the lessons learned from the gas line over pressurization tragedy. Also, an evaluation of current standard operating procedures of each department will be conducted to ensure that they are current and applicable. There will be a continued focus on making sure the public safety departments have the updated and appropriate equipment and resources. Governmental Philosophy becoming a more open, responsive and responsible municipal government that not only hears the needs of its people, but develops and initiates efforts designed to address those needs in an honest, fair, equitable, accountable and cost-effective manner, while never sacrificing good government for the benefit of those whose goals run counter to that of a pro-North Andover agenda. In FY20, the Town will utilize the tracking system for annual departmental budget goals to provide quarterly reports on progress toward those goals. The Town will also explore options for shared services with neighboring towns where appropriate. In Fiscal Year 2020, the Board of Selectmen will focus on ensuring the goals of completing the Recreation Complex (formerly middle school fields) improvement project and the new Senior Center on kept on schedule and on budget. Job Posting/Vacancy Log September 21, 2018 Date Position Department Hiring Manager Status Posted 9/10/18 Director, Community & Andrew Maylor Hired Meaghan Jop as Deputy Town Economic Development Manager, includes Dir. of C&E. Development effective 11/5/18. Posted on Town website and social media and MMA. Receiving resumes DPW/DWTP 9/4/18Administrative Secretary J. Stanford/G. Alt Candidates being interviews 9/27/ - 10/5/18. Interviews to be scheduled for during the next two weeks. Posted on Town website and social media. 7/24/18 Part-Time and Reserve NAPD Katie Hired Maureen Healey. Posted on Crossing Guards Kozikowski Town website and social media, posted on NAPD website. 7/13/18 Assistant Town Manager Town Manager Andrew Maylor Hired Denise Casey effective 11/5/18. Candidate pool reduced to three. Five candidates to be interviewed by the Town Manager the weeks of 9/3 and 9/10. Ten interviews scheduled for the week of 8/27/18 with interdepartmental team. Posted on Town website and social media, and on MMA. Requested resumes by August 13, 2018. Job Posting/Vacancy Log September 21, 2018 6/13/18 Alternate Gas/Plumbing Building Paul Hutchins Hired Thomas Denoi effective Inspector 9/17/18. Updated posting with new pay rate, receiving resumes. Posted on Town website and social media. 6/13/18 Alternate Electrical Building Paul Hutchins Update posting with new pay rate on Inspector 9/11/18. Posted on Town website. 5/23/18 Specialty Motor Public Works Tim Willett Receiving resumes, focus on summer Equipment Operator projects plan to make hire by mid- October. Posted on Town website and social media. 5/21/18 Part-Time Plumbing/Gas Building Paul Hutchins Updated posting with new pay rate, Inspector receiving resumes. Candidates withdrew due to perceived low pay rate. Scheduling 3 other candidates for week of 9/10. Candidate interested but unsure of move. Second interview scheduled for 8/28. Ongoing consideration of incoming resumes. Interviews conducted week of 6/11/18. Posted on Town website and social media, Indeed.com.