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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-11-28 Board of Selectmen Agenda Packet TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 F OORTH q Tracy M. Watson,Chairman aNe0 William F. Gordon o A TEL. (978)688-9510 Rosemary Connelly Smedile * * FAX(978)688-9556 Donald B. Stewart `,'°* www.townofnor-thandover.com 'TJ QOn�r.° rP�g 9SSACHpSE� ',. BOARD OF SELECTMEN &LICENSING COMMISSIONERS NOVEMBER 28,2011 —7:00 PM TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM 120 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Negotiations—Union B. Negotiations—Non-Union IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Executive Session Minutes of October 24,2011,as written B. Executive Session Minutes of November 7,2011, as written C. Open Session Minutes of November 7,2011,as written V. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. New Business Recognition: Van Otis Truffles,27 Main Street VI. CONSENT ITEMS A. VFW Donation to Fire Department B. Historical Drinking Trough(old Police Station) VII. LICENSING A. Livery License—One Stop Transportation/Eatman Limo Services VIII. NEW BUSINESS A. Preliminary Discussion: FYI Tax Classification B. Interim Town Manager IX. PUBLIC COMMENT X. ADJOURNMENT CONFIDENTIAL Not Public Document D AF _i BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES OCTOBER 24, 2011 EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE: The following were present:Chairman Tracy Watson;Clerk William F. Gordon; Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart; and Interim Town Manager James Purcell. Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile,to move into Executive Session to discuss negotiations with non-union personnel. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. Negotiations with Andrew Maylor Interim Town Manager James Purcell suggested setting parameters using ten comparable cities or towns,getting an average justified the salary for new Town Manager Andrew Maylor. Suggested base salary is year 1,$140,000;year 2, $145,000;and year 3,$148,000. Mr. Maylor countered with$145,000 for years 1,2,&3 and gave the town a five year commitment. Mr. Maylor's benefit package is attached. Andrew Maylor Travel Life/Disb Def Comp Conf Fees Total Yr 1 5,400.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 13,900.00 Yr 2 5,400.00 1,500.00 4,000.00 3,000.00 13,900.00 Yr 3 6,900.00 1,500.00 6,125.00 3,000.00 17,525.00 Totals 17,700.00 4,500.00 14,125.00 9,000.00 45,325.00 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION,seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve Andrew Maylor's contract with salary and benefit package. Vote approved by Roll Call Vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. ADJOURMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by William Gordon,to move out of Executive Session. Vote approved 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Adele J.Johnson,Administrative Secretary Executive Session: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A§21(a) (1):To discuss an individual,public officer,employee or staff member's reputation,character,physical condition or mental health (requires 48 hour advanced written notice to the individual) (2):Strategy session for negotiations,collective bargaining sessions,or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel(Use reason 2 far strategy or negotiations with non-union personnel and for actual bargaining sessions with unions) (3):Strategy session with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting will hurt Committee's bargaining or litigating position&the chair so declares.(Use reason 3 forstrotegy related to union contracts and for litigation.) (4):Security personnel or device deployment or strategy (5):Investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints (6):Consider purchase,exchange,lease or value of real estate if open discussion would hurt Committee's negotiating position (7):Comply with any general law,special law,or federal grant-in-aid requirements (8):Consider or interview applicants by a preliminary screening committee (9):Meet or confer with mediator (10): Discuss trade secrets MASS. MUNICIPAL HEALTH REFORM LEGISLATION OF 2011 CHANGES TO MGL CH. 32B Maior features of the legislation: • Chapter 32B has new Sections 21-23 which remove the requirement to follow the Ch. 150E bargaining process and/or the Ch. 32B, Section 19 process, if adopted, for making certain benefit changes. The allowed benefit changes are those that bring the plan to the co-pay and deductible levels of the GIC's "Benchmark Plan". The active employee/non-Medicare eligible benchmark plan is the GIC's Tufts Navigator Plan and a Medicare benchmark plan is the GIC's Unicare with CIC. The legislation also allows the governmental unit to transfer subscribers to the GIC without following the requirements of Section 19(e). • There's anew process for joining the GIC. In order to make a proposal to join the GIC, the governmental unit must demonstrate that it can save at least 5%more by joining the GIC than by making the plan design changes allowed under Ch. 32B, Sections 21 and 22. The employer must following the process described in Section 21. Section 21 expedited bargaining process: 1. Section 21 is a local option statue that must be accepted by the governmental unit; in a city by majority vote of the city,council and approved by the Mayor, in a town by the board of selectman, and in a regional school district by vote of the regional school district committee. 2. Appropriate Public Authority (APA) evaluates current health insurance coverage and determines the extent of savings during the first 12 months if allowable plan design changes are implemented or if subscribers are transferred to the GIC. 3. APA notifies Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) of estimated savings (employer plus employee reduction in expenses are considered) and provides IAC with any supporting documentation and discusses with IAC. 4. APA provides written notice to each of its bargaining units,to a retiree representative (designated by the Retired State, County and Municipal Assoc.) and the office of Secretary of Administration and Finance (ANF) of its intent to enter into bargaining to implement changes to health insurance benefits. Group Benefits Strategies 15 Midstate Drive Auburn MA 01501 (508) 832-0490 Summary of Municipal Health Care Reform 5. A Public Employee Committee (PEC)shall be created and made up of the representative from each bargaining unit plus a retiree representative. 6. APA or the PEC may convene the initial meeting of the Committee upon 7 days' notice. Either APA or PEC may convene any subsequent meeting with notice of not less than 3 business days. Notice shall include (1) proposed changes, (2) APA's analysis and estimate of anticipated savings, and (3) a proposal to mitigate, moderate or cap the impact of those changes for subscribers including "highly impacted subscribers". 7. APA and PEC have up to 30 days from PEC's receipt of notice to negotiate all aspects of the proposal. Agreement requires only a majority vote of the PEC with the retiree having 10%of the vote.The remaining 90%vote shall be divided so that each collective bargaining unit represented on the public employee committee shall have a weighted vote equal to the proportion which the number of employees eligible for health insurance. 8. If agreement is not reached in 30 days, matter is submitted to a Municipal Health Insurance Review Panel ("Panel") comprised of one member appointed by the APA, one by the PEC, and one selected from a list of 3 candidates provided by Secretary of Administration & Finance (ANF). If APA and PEC cannot agree on the candidate within 3 days, ANF appoints. 9. The Panel is required to approve the implementation of the plan design proposal provided the changes do not exceed the GIC benchmarks. If the proposal is to transfer to the GIC, the panel must also approve the implementation provided the Panel confirms the anticipated savings of joining the GIC are at least 5% greater than the maximum possible savings that the governmental unit could realize by plan design changes authorized under Section 21. 10. Within 10 days of receiving the proposed changes for plan design or for transfer to GIC, the Panel must (1) confirm APA's estimated savings, (2) review the mitigation proposal, and (3) concur with the APA's proposal or else revise the proposal. 11. The APA's mitigation proposal is not required to share more than 25% of estimated Year One savings with employee/retirees and may include Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), wellness programs, health care trust funds for emergency medical care or inpatient care, out-of-pocket caps, Medicare Part B reimbursements, reimbursements for other qualified medical expenses. The Panel may not change contribution ratios. Group Benefits Strategies ? 15 Midstate Drive Auburn MA 01501 (508)832-0490 Summary of Municipal Health Care Reform 12• Final Decision of the panel is binding on all parties. 13. On June 30, 2012 municipalities must file annual reports with the Executive Officer for Administration and Finance. Municipalities that do not make changes must file a report that compares the existing plan design to the maximum possible savings available if changes were made under Section 21. Freeze on contribution ratios for retirees and surviving_spouses if change are adopted under Section 21: At the time of implementation of plan design changes,the percent contribution by retirees, surviving spouses and dependents (as of 7/1/2011) cannot increase before 7/1/2014 unless the employer can prove that the contribution change was approved prior to 7/1/2011. New Section 26: The section requires the governmental unit to conduct an enrollment audit not less than once every 2 years. Limitations for CBAs that Include dollar Amounts for specific Plan Design Features: If collective bargaining agreement that is in effect on date of implementation contains language with specific dollar amounts for plan design features, the implementation of the changes shall be delayed for individuals in that bargaining unit until the term of the CBA has ended. i i Group Benefits Strategies 15 Midstate Drive Auburn MA 01501 (508) 832-0490 Municipal/School Groups - Base Salary Increases FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY 14 FY15 Clerical (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% #2 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Communications Officers (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% #3 2.5% #3 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Firefighters (IAFF) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% '4 1.5% m 4.0%.#4 -- -- -- Patrol Officers/Sergeants (NEPBA) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Police Lieutenants (IBPO) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Professional Librarians (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Public Works (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Municipal Non-Union 3.0% #e 3 0% #5 4 2% #s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Teachers 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% ' 3.0% 1.0% -- Professional Support 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.0% -- Nurses 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.75% 2.75% 2.85% ;7 7.38% ;7 6.88% #7 School Secretaries 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 41 0.0% 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% -- Custodians 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% #1 #1 #1 -- -- School Non-Union 3.2% #9 1.6% ;9 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Municipal/School Groups - Base Salary Increases Notes: 1. Currently in negotiations 2. As of 1/1108 (FY08), Clerical (AFSCME) received a new maximum step at a 2.0% increase 3. As of 1/1/06 (FY07) and 7/1/07 (FY08), Dispatchers (AFSCME) received a new maximum step at a 5.0% increase; 4. Salary increase for Firefighters in FY10, FY11, and FY12 are a result of a JLMC arbitration award; FY12 includes increase of 1.5% in night differential 5. Percentage increase for Municipal Non-union is an average for the entire group 6. As of 9/1/11 (FY12) and 9/1/13 (FY14), School Teachers received a new maximum step at a 4.5% increase 7. Nurses (all at max step) received new 2.75% step increases in FY11 and FY12 in lieu of base salary increases. New maximum steps agreed to in FY13 (2.85%), FY14 (7.38%), and FY15 (6.88%) prior to new contract negotiations 8. For FY10, School Secretaries received a 0.0% salary increase but received a new maximum step at 4.5% from a previous agreement 9. Percentage increase for School Non-union is an average for the entire group Health Insurance Contribution Changes Non-Union Personnel September 1, 2006 Family-25.0% Individual-25.0% All Municipal Unions July 1, 2010 Family- 15.0% to 18.3% Individual- 14.0% to 17.6% July 1, 2011 Family- 18.3%to 21.6% Individual- 17.6%to 21.3% June 30, 2012 Family-21.6%to 25.0% Individual-21.3%to 25.0% School Nurses September 1, 2010 Family- 15.0%to 21.6% Individual- 14.0%to 21.3% September 1, 2011 Family-21.6%to 25.0% Individual-21.3%to 25.0% School Cafeteria Staff July 1, 2009 Family- 15.0%to 18.3% Individual- 14.0%to 17.6% July 1, 2010 Family- 18.3% to 21.6% Individual- 17.6%to 21.3% July 1, 2011 Family-21.6% to 25.0% Individual-21.3%to 25.0% Teachers September 1, 2011 Family- 15.0%to 20.0% Individual- 14.0%to 20.0% September 1, 2012 Family-20.0%to 25.0% Individual-20.0%to 25.0% School Administrative Assistants July 1, 2011 Family- 15.0%to 18.3% Individual- 14.0%to 18.3% July 1, 2012 Family- 18.3% to 21.6% Individual- 18.3%to 21.6% July 1, 2013 Family-21.6%to 25.0% Individual-21.6%to 25.0% School Professional Support September 1, 2012 Family- 15.0%to 20.0% Individual- 14.0% to 20.0% September 1, 2013 Family-20.0%to 25.0% Individual-20.0%to 25.0% School Custodians-not yet negotiated �.V ®t A PL, _i . :J'dtmnent BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2011 EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:00 p.m. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson; Clerk William F. Gordon; Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart; Interim Town Manager James Purcell and Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to discuss Non-Union contract Negotiations. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. Note: Rosemary Smedile recused Contract Police Chief Paul Gallagher Interim Town Manager James Purcell informed the Board that the Town had an agreement with Police Chief Paul Gallagher regarding his contract. Base pay effective July 26, 2011 shall be $100,000; effective December 1, 2011 it may increase to $103,000 based on successful completion of agreed upon goals and objectives; effective July 1, 2012 the salary may increase based on successful completion of agreed upon goals and objectives. Changes to the benefits package were that the Town will pay the chief 20% of annual base salary per year for having attained a Bachelor's of Law Enforcement degree. The chief shall be entitled to compensation for accumulated sick leave for up to 90 days of said sick leave at time of separation. As soon as the Board votes on this contract, the chief will resign from Civil Service. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to accept the provisions of the contract between the Town of North Andover and Police Chief Paul Gallagher. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 3-0. ADJOURMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move out of Executive Session. Vote approved 3-0. Respectfully submitted, Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary Executive Session: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A§21(a) (1):To discuss an individual,public officer,employee or staff member's reputation,character,physical condition or mental health (requires 48 hour advanced written notice to the individual) (2):Strategy session for negotiations,collective bargaining sessions,or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel(Use reason 2 for strategy or negotiations with non-union personnel and for actual bargaining sessions with unions) (3):Strategy session with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting will hurt Committee's bargaining or litigating position&the chair so declares.(use reason 3 for strategy related to union contracts and for litigation.) (4):Security personnel or device deployment or strategy (5): Investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints (6):Consider purchase,exchange, lease or value of real estate if open discussion would hurt Committee's negotiating position (7):Comply with any general law,special law,or federal grant-in-aid requirements (8):Consider or interview applicants by a preliminary screening committee (9): Meet or confer with mediator (10): Discuss trade secrets MASS. MUNICIPAL HEALTH REFORM LEGISLATION OF 2011 CHANGES TO MGL CH. 32B Major features of the legislation: ® Chapter 32B has new Sections 21-23 which remove the requirement to follow the Ch. 150E bargaining process and/or the Ch. 32B, Section 19 process, if adopted, for making certain benefit changes. The allowed benefit changes are those that bring the plan to the co-pay and deductible levels of the GIC's "Benchmark Plan". The active employee/non-Medicare eligible benchmark plan is the GIC's Tufts Navigator Plan and a Medicare benchmark plan is the GIC's Unicare with CIC. The legislation also allows the governmental unit to transfer subscribers to the GIC without following the requirements of Section 19(e). ® There's a new process for joining the GIC. In order to make a proposal to join the GIC, the governmental unit must demonstrate that it can save at least 5%more by joining the GIC than by making the plan design changes allowed under Ch. 32B, Sections 21 and 22. The employer must following the process described in Section 21. Section 21 expedited bargaining process: 1. Section 21 is a local option statue that must be accepted by the governmental unit; in a city by majority vote of the city council and approved by the Mayor, in a town by the board of selectman, and in a regional school district by vote of the regional school district committee. 2. Appropriate Public Authority (APA) evaluates current health insurance coverage and determines the extent of savings during the first 12 months if allowable plan design changes are implemented or if subscribers are transferred to the GIC. 3. APA notifies Insurance Advisory Committee (IAC) of estimated savings (employer plus employee reduction in expenses are considered) and provides IAC with any supporting documentation and discusses with IAC. 4. APA provides written notice to each of its bargaining units, to a retiree representative (designated by the Retired State, County and Municipal Assoc.) and the office of Secretary of Administration and Finance (ANF) of its intent to enter into bargaining to implement changes to health insurance benefits. Group Benefits Strategies 15 Midstate Drive Auburn MA 01501 (508)832-0490 Summary of Municipal Health Care Reform 5. A Public Employee Committee (PEC) shall be created and made up of the representative from each bargaining unit plus a retiree representative. 6. APA or the PEC may convene the initial meeting of the Committee upon 7 days' notice, Either APA or PEC may convene any subsequent meeting with notice of not less than 3 business days. Notice shall include (1) proposed changes, (2) APA's analysis and estimate of anticipated savings, and (3) a proposal to mitigate, moderate or cap the impact of those changes for subscribers including "highly impacted subscribers". i 7. APA and PEC have up to 30 days from PEC's receipt of notice to negotiate all aspects of the proposal. Agreement requires only a majority vote of the PEC with the retiree having 10%of the vote. The remaining 90%vote shall be divided so that each collective bargaining unit represented on the public employee committee shall have a weighted vote equal to the proportion which the number of employees eligible for health insurance. 8. If agreement is not reached in 30 days, matter is submitted to a Municipal Health Insurance Review Panel ("Panel") comprised of one member appointed by the APA, one by the PEC, and one selected from a list of 3 candidates provided by Secretary of Administration & Finance (ANF). If APA and PEC cannot agree on the candidate within 3 days, ANF appoints. 9. The Panel is required to approve the implementation of the plan design proposal provided the changes do not exceed the GIC benchmarks. If the proposal is to transfer to the GIC, the panel must also approve the implementation provided the Panel confirms the anticipated savings of joining the GIC are at least 5% greater than the maximum possible savings that the governmental unit could realize by plan design changes authorized under Section 21. 10. Within 10 days of receiving the proposed changes for plan design or for transfer to GIC, the Panel must (1) confirm APA's estimated savings, (2) review the mitigation proposal, and (3) concur with the APA's proposal or else revise the proposal. 11, The APA's mitigation proposal is not required to share more than 25%of estimated Year One savings with employee/retirees and may include Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), wellness programs, health care trust funds for emergency medical care or inpatient care, out-of-pocket caps, Medicare Part B reimbursements, reimbursements for other qualified medical expenses. The Panel may not change contribution ratios. Group Benefits Strategies 2 15 Midstate Drive Auburn MA 01501 (508)832-0490 Summary of Municipal Health Care Reform 12. Final Decision of the panel is binding on all parties, 13. On June 30, 2012 municipalities must file annual reports with the Executive Officer for Administration and Finance. Municipalities that do not make changes must file a report that compares the existing plan design to the maximum possible savings available if changes were made under Section 21. Freeze on contribution ratios for retirees and surviving spouses if changes are adopted under Section 21: At the time of implementation of plan design changes, the percent contribution by retirees, surviving spouses and dependents (as of 7/1/2011) cannot increase before 7/1/2014 unless the employer can prove that the contribution change was approved prior to 7/1/2011. New Section 26: The section requires the governmental unit to conduct an enrollment audit not less than once every 2 years. Limitations for CBAs that Include dollar Amounts for specific Plan Design Features: If collective bargaining agreement that is in effect on date of implementation contains language with specific dollar amounts for plan design features, the implementation of the changes shall be delayed for individuals in that bargaining unit until the term of the CBA has ended. Group Benefits Strategies 15 Midstate Drive Auburn MA 01501 (508) 832-0490 Municipal/School Groups - Base Salary Increases FY06 FY07 FY08 FY09 FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY 14 FY15 Clerical (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% #2 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Communications Officers (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% #3 2.5% #3 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Firefighters (IAFF) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% "a 1.5% "a 4.0% ua -- -- -- Patrol Officers/Sergeants (NEPBA) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Police Lieutenants (IBPO) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Professional Librarians (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Public Works (AFSCME) 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.0% 2.5% -- -- Municipal Non-Union 3.0% #5 3.0% #e 4.2% #s 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Teachers 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.5% ' 3.0% 1.0% -- Professional Support 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 3.0% 3.0% -- Nurses 3.0% 3.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.75% 2.75% 2.85% #' 7.38% #' 6.88% #' School Secretaries 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 11 0.0% 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% -- Custodians 2.5% 2.5% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% #1 #1 #1 -- -- School Non-Union 3.2% #9 1.6% #9 0.0% 2.0% -- -- -- Municipal/School Groups - Base Salary Increases Notes: 1. Currently in negotiations 2. As of 1/1/08 (FY08), Clerical (AFSCME) received a new maximum step at a 2.0% increase 3. As of 1/1/06 (FY07) and 7/1/07 (FY08), Dispatchers (AFSCME) received a new maximum step at a 5.0% increase; 4. Salary increase for Firefighters in FY10, FY11, and FY12 are a result of a JLMC arbitration award; FY12 includes increase of 1.5% in night differential 5. Percentage increase for Municipal Non-union is an average for the entire group 6. As of 9/1/11 (FY12) and 9/1/13 (FY14), School Teachers received a new maximum step at a 4.5% increase 7. Nurses (all at max step) received new 2.75% step increases in FY11 and FY12 in lieu of base salary increases. New maximum steps agreed to in FY13 (2.85%), FY14 (7.38%), and FY15 (6.88%) prior to new contract negotiations 8. For FY10, School Secretaries received a 0.0% salary increase but received a new maximum step at 4.5% from a previous agreement 9. Percentage increase for School Non-union is an average for the entire group Health Insurance Contribution Changes Non-Union Personnel September 1, 2006 Family-25.0% Individual -25.0% All Municipal Unions July 1, 2010 Family- 15.0% to 18.3% Individual- 14.0% to 17.6% July 1, 2011 Family- 18.3% to 21.6% Individual- 17.6% to 21.3% June 30, 2012 Family-21.6% to 25.0% Individual -21.3% to 25.0% School Nurses September 1, 2010 Family- 15.0% to 21.6% Individual- 14.0% to 21.3% September 1, 2011 Family-21.6% to 25.0% Individual-21.3% to 25.0% School Cafeteria Staff July 1, 2009 Family- 15.0% to 18.3% Individual- 14.0% to 17.6% July 1, 2010 Family- 18.3% to 21.6% Individual- 17.6% to 21.3% July 1, 2011 Family-21.6% to 25.0% Individual -21.3% to 25.0% Teachers September 1, 2011 Family- 15.0% to 20.0% Individual - 14.0% to 20.0% September 1, 2012 Family-20.0% to 25.0% Individual-20.0% to 25.0% School Administrative Assistants July 1, 2011 Family- 15.0% to 18.3% Individual - 14.0% to 18.3% July 1, 2012 Family- 18.3% to 21.6% Individual - 18.3% to 21.6% July 1, 2013 Family- 21.6% to 25.0% Individual -21.6% to 25.0% School Professional Support September 1, 2012 Family- 15.0% to 20.0% Individual - 14.0% to 20.0% September 1, 2013 Family-20.0% to 25.0% Individual -20.0% to 25.0% School Custodians-not yet negotiated BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2011 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, James Purcell, Interim Town Manager and Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli. EXECUTIVE SESSION: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to discuss: Non Union Contract Negotiations. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0. Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Selectmen. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES: William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald'Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of October 24, 2011, as written. Vote approved 4-0. Executive Session Minutes were TABLED. COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT: Emergency Management Director Jeff Coco gave the Board an overview and update of the Snow Storm of October 29, 2011. Special thanks to all the departments Police, Fire, Elder Services, Public Works, Community Development, Town Clerk's office;'and Town Manager's'office. Special thanks to the Health Department employees who�Went�above and beyond their duties to setup a shelter at the Senior Center and the restaurants in town that donated food for those all week in the shelter. Selectmen requested that Thank you notes went to all of those involved. Y[f Doug Webber from National Grid was':assigned to North Andover and met with Emergency Management and Town Department heads to keep the town informed with the power being restored on a daily basis. A publicforum meeting will be scheduled:at a future date called an "After Action Report". All Town Departments will discuss the event, what k9,rked, what needs improvement and what steps to take in the E� future. National Grid and the public,will be invited. ' I North Andover Health and Fitness'Expo On November 17, 2011,;from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. there will be a Health and Fitness Exp at North Andover high school. Holiday Wreath Donations Selectman Rosemary Smedile'announced that the Town is accepting donations for Holiday Wreaths at $60. These wreaths will be hung downtown during the holiday season. CONSENT ITEMS: Eagle Scout Project Presentation by Cameron MacDonald This item was TABLED Acceptance of Donations from the Joseph N. Herman Youth Center, Inc. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept a donation from the Joseph N. Herman Youth Center, Inc. for$40,700 for various health and fitness equipment. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 7, 2011 2 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept a donation from the Joseph N. Herman Youth Center, Inc. for$6005 for children scholarships. Vote approved 4-0. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to accept a donation from the Joseph N. Herman Youth Center, Inc. for$11,600 to fund a part-time Assistant. Vote approved 4-0. Note: Rosemary Smedile recused Acceptance of contract with Police Chief Paul Gallagher William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the contract between the Town of North Andover and Police Chief Paul Gallagher. Vote approved 3-0. Note: Rosemary Smedile returned Request to hold annual Holiday Parade on November 26, 2011 William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve a permit to hold the annual Holiday Parade on November 26, 2011, and to close streets on the parade route. Vote approved 4-0. APPOINTMENTS: Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Appointment Due to a current vacancy on this council, North Andover was asked to appoint a temporary representative to the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) until a volunteer was appointed. The Board is requested to approve Judy Tymon, Town Planner as a temporary appointment to this council. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to appoint Judy Tymon as temporary representative to the GLCA. Vote approved 4-0. North Andover Sustainability Committee The Board is requested to approve the appointment of Abhishek"Ben" Ranjan of 290 Webster Woods Lane to the Sustainability Committee. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to appoint Abhishek"Ben" Ranjan of 290 Webster Woods Lane to the Sustainability Committee. Vote approved 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: Vote Action on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles The Board was asked to vote and make their recommendations for the November 15, 2011, Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles. School Business Manager James Mealey gave an updated Cost Summary of the School Green Repair Projects, the opening of the bids and the process going forward. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Article 1 Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012-School Roofs Replacement— Green Repair Program. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote Favorable Action on Article 2. Reduce Bonding Authorization—Kittredge School Fire Sprinklers. Vote approved 4-0. The Board had a discussion regarding the amount of free cash to transfer into the Stabilization Fund. After the discussion the Board amended the original Article 3. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action and Amend Article 3 Transfer$160 000 from the June 30 2011 free cash into the Stabilization Fund. Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes November 7, 2011 3 Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article 4. Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article 5. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, Section 2 2nd paragraph—Abatement of Taxes less than Ten Dollars. Vote approved 3-0-1. Rosemary Smedile abstained. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article 6. Petition the General Court—Amend North Andover Town Charter— Chapter 8, Section 5-5—Recall of Elective Officers. Vote approved 4-0. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to vote Favorable Action on Article 7. Petition the General Court—Amend North Andover Town Charter Chapter 3-1-1— Vacancies in the Office of Selectmen. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to vote Favorable Action on Article 8. Petition the General Court—Ape Exemption—Amy McCarthy—Police Officer. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to vote Favorable Action on Article 9. Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L Section 2(a)—Local Meals Excise Tax. Vote FAILED due to split vote 2-2; No ACTION; Rosemary Smedile and Tracy Watson opposed. NEW BUSINESS: Annual Winter Parking Ban In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 22 of the General Laws, a Parking Ban will go into effect on December 1, 2011 through March 31, 2012. The Board was requested to vote on this as recommended by the North Andover Police, Fire and Public Works Departments. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Winter Parking Ban as recommended by the various Town Departments and go into effect as of December 1, 2011. Vote approved 4-0. Support MMA requests Legislature uphold a decision on SJC Evergreen clauses. A supplemental budget bill filed by the governor on August 25, 2011, Section 6, would amend Chapter 150E that a collective bargaining agreement may remain in effect until a new one is reached. This provision would essentially reverse a Supreme Judicial Court decision and allow"evergreen" clauses in public-sector collective bargaining contracts. The MMA is requesting support from Cities and Towns to ask the Legislature to reject Section 6 of the Governor's bill. The MMA argues that the proposal "would be extremely be disruptive and costly to many cities and towns throughout Massachusetts. William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to support the MMA and to ask the Legislature to reject Section 6 of the Governor's bill and uphold the Supreme Judicial Court decision on Evergreen Clauses. Vote approved 4-0. GIS Presentation Town Engineer Gene Willis and GIS Director K.D Rex gave a presentation of the GIS system. GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. This is a foundation of files built on information to its location in the Town. It starts with the town boundaries; add roads and street names, parcel points, addresses, spreadsheets, input data and link pertinent information from town departments. This system can and will help various town departments with their work. It can help first responders such as the Fire Department with entry into a burning building, with important information about the structure. It will help the Police Department with the layout of a building when going into a dangerous situation. It has already been in use for the Public Works Department and Fire Department for flushing water hydrants and locating water hydrants with water pressure. This system can locate Water Main shutoffs in Board of Selectmen Minutes November 7, 2011 4 emergencies. The system can map out areas of damaged trees and where crews are working after a storm. The Engineering Department has been building the GIS system and can link information to support all Town operations and will be expanding its potential. It is kept confidential and restricted to its users. The Board thanked Gene Willis and KID Rex for all of their work and continued expansion of the GIS system. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli announced that the Town held an auction of surplus vehicles and various surplus items on Saturday, November 5, 2011, and there were over 300 bids. The highest bidders will be notified and results will be posted on the Town's website. Friday, November 11, 2011, is Veteran's Day and the parade will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the corner of First and Main Streets. ADJOURNMENT: i William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 9:15 p.m. Vote approved 4-0. Adele J. Johnson Administrative Secretary William Gordon, Clerk of the Board loco( 1--- 4 � Certificate of Achievement Presented to an Otis Truffles In appreciation for locating your business in the Town of North Andover. Thank you on behalf of the Town of North Andover. Presented by the North Andover Board of Selectmen November 28, 2011 Tracy M.Watson, Chairman IMWN OF N011"I'll ANDOVER Fire Dcf,wtrnerft Fire Preierition Office Central I,ire Headqi,&aaers �124 MAIN STREET NOKFHANI)OVER, MASSACHUSET"IS 01845 Tele-pholle(978) 688-9593 I-'AX (978)688-9594 ,417drew Melnihas Fire .FirePrewi,ifloii Offk.er F�.All�-,Ccii-tii))@Iowni.,.�fiioi-thandovet coii?. To: Jim Purcell From: Chief Andrew Melnikas Re: Donation from V.F.W. November 14th, 2011 We have received a generous donation from the V.F.W. in the amount of$ 2500.00 to be used for some upgrades to the Fire Station located at 9 Salem St. I ask that we be placed on the agenda for the next meeting of the Board of Selectmen Me are requesting permission to accept this donation. Chief An rewo dMeInikas i 7�. VFW POST M4 GULF ACCT 1 007 32 PARK ST NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845 53-7054/7 1 13 (�'�`•l� =; 135 Date � Pay to the Order of VkK Dollars o © Bank ` America's Most Convenient Bank*qq �: 211340545i: 8 24 76 788 38u' 1007 � �f � 5�.{'TLSA 1ff9G COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Building Conservation Health Planning Zoning MEMORANDUM i TO: James Purcell, Interim Town Manager FROM: Curt Bellavance, Director G & �- RE: Historical Drinking Trough DATE: November 18, 2011 Our office has been working with Kathy Szyska, Chair of the North Andover Historical Commission,to find a permanent location for the historical drinking trough that is located in the street near the former Police Station. The location of the bump-out at the corner of Greene Street and Main Street appears to be the most desirable location. Our office is requesting permission to permanently locate the historical drinking trough at the above location with approval from the Board of Selectmen. Our office will be present at the upcoming Board of Selectmen meeting, as well as members of the Historical Commission,to answer any questions or provide additional information. Attached is a map showing the preferred location and a memorandum drafted by Bruce Thibodeau, DPW Director. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9531 Fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com OT UNE TYP. • \ � � CF�STF ""77CR�F NFsT 3 NEW ADA r PROPOSED LOCATION FOR RAMP TYP. GRANITE WATER TROUGH EW GRANITE CURB EW LOAM & -= SEED AREA TYP. 0 \ EXISTING FENCE EW GRANITE CURB TYP. PROPOSED LOCATION FOR GRANITE WATER TROUGH DEAD TREE TO ;�•. , "�"" 6 BE REMOVED . NEW CONCRETE _�, � SIDEWALK TYP. L ED INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Curt Bellavance,Director of Com Dev DATE: November 17,2011 FROM: Bruce Thibodeau,Director of Public Works BT CC: Gene Willis,Town Engineer RE: Historic Water Trough Re-location As we have discussed,there has been requests for this Department to look into moving the historic II water trough that is currently on Main Street at the Old Police Station to one of the new open grass areas created by the Elm Street Project. Two locations were suggested by this Department and it is my understanding that the Greene Street side of Main Street is the preferred location. I have provided a sketch, prepared by Gene Willis, showing this location. Gene has made sure that the location meets site distant requirements for this intersection and it is technically an appropriate location. The contractor can prepare the site prior to completing the Elm Street project and there is another contractor who can move the trough to this site as soon as approval is received. There is sufficient budget to accomplish this work. I believe the next step is to request approval by the Board of Selectmen through the Town Manager. I would suggest that supporting document from the appropriate commisions included. If you should need any additional information or have questions, please do not hesitate to contact either myself or Gene. µORTH of . O 3= a 0 ,SSACNU54 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Joyce A. Bradshaw Telephone(978)688-9501 Town Clerk Fax (978)688-9557 E-mail jbradshaw(a)townofnorthandover.com MEMORANDUM To: Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Licensing Chairman Members of the Board of Selectmen James Purcell, Interim Town Manager FROM: I{aren A. Fitzgibbons, Asst. Town Clerk SUBJECT: Application for Livery License— 77 Beverly Street DATE: November 21, 2011 i Attached is the application for a Livery License for One Stop Transportation— Eatman Limo Services 77 Beverly Street. Favorable recommendations are included from the Fire Department and Building Inspector. I have received verbal approval from Lt. Carney and am awaiting written approval. There are no CORI issues. The legal notice was published in the North Andover Citizen on November 11, 2011 and all abutters were duly notified. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me or Joyce Bradshaw. Thank you. September 29, 2011 Dear Board of Selectmen/Licensing Dept I am writing to seek permission and licensing for my"One Stop Transportation", business in North Andover. My transportation service will provide:dM service to run local errands, shuttle service to and from the airports, limousine service from business to business, in addition to other transportation services in the greater New England area. We will offer below average prices with vehicles that provide luxury and great comfort. As a new resident of North Andover, I am excited about helping serve our community with excellent service. Please provide me the next step in this process. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Sinc y, /4-71 Timot atma TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER PRIVATE LIVERY & TAXICAB LICENSE APPLICATION (See Licensing Commission Policies) DATE OF APPLICATION: 5F 30, 20, NEW: RENEWAL: "TYPE OF APPLICATION: "TAXI: PRIVATE LIVERY: BUSINESS NAME; kenw � rLjja TAX ID#: ADDRESS: - v fZ dAyLJ�r TELEPHONE BUSINESS RESIDENCE: ` 7 k,, e,r • ST M AL, 5-_do�&K TELEPHONE HOME: (11H ) 293-R? DATE OF BIRTH: 12- 6, NUMBER OF VEHICLES TO BE LICENSED: l LOCATION(S) WHERE VEHICLES TO BE GARAGED: FEE: $250.00 PER VEHICLE FOR HIRE PER YEAR: EXPIRES DECEMBER 31"' FEE: $100.00 PER VEHICLE FOR HIRE DRIVER EXPIRES ON DATE OF ORIGINAL APPLICATION. DESCRIPTION OF VEHICLES i Make Mode! Year VIN# Owner Reg.# 1 #;Ro vA-1v d4L4x0g8 3 4 5 6 i 7 8 9 10 I SWEAR THAT THE INFORMA'T'ION GIVEN IS COM ND ACCURATE a (Si mature o dividual ) Corporation—Signature of President Corporation - Signature of Treasurer Corporation - Signature of Director Corporation - Signature of Director I CERTIFY UNDER THE PENALTIES OF PERJURY "THAT 1, TO MY BEST KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, HAVE FILED ALL STATE TAX RETURNS AND PAID ALL STATE TAXES REQUIRED UNDER LAW. i ACORPORA OF INDIVIDUAL BY: CORPORATE OFFICER NAME-MANDATORY MANDATORY, IF APPLICABLE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER(VOLUNTARY): 3ra�-�Igal OR FEDERAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT OR OTHER AGREMENT WILL NOT BE GRANTED UNLESS 'PHIS CERTIFICATION CLAUSE IS SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT. YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER WILL BE FURNISHED TO THE MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE TO DETERMINE WHETHER YOU MEET TAX FILING OR TAX PAYMENT OBLIGATIONS. PROVIDERS WI-10 FAIL TO CORRECT"THEIR NON- FILING OR DELIQUENCY WILL, NOT HAVE A CONTRACT OR OTHER AGREEMENT ISSUED, RENEWED-OR EXTENDED. THIS REQUEST IS MADE UNDER THE AUTI-IORITY OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS, 2C §49A. Fitzgibbons, Karen From: Brown, Gerald Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 10:03 AM To: Fitzgibbons, Karen Subject: RE: Livery License Application The Building Dept has no issues with a Livery License 27 Beverly St Timothy Eatman From: Fitzgibbons, Karen Sent: Monday, November 14, 2011 9:35 AM To: Carney, John; McCarthy, Fred; Melnikas, Andrew; Brown, Gerald Subject: Livery License Application Good Morning All, Attached please find an application for a Livery License applied for by Timothy Eatman, 77 Beverly Street. As this application is scheduled for the November 28, 2011 BOS/Licensing Commission hearing, I would appreciate a response no later than Tuesday, November 22, 2011. Thank you, Karen r rsc rig,c me c,:.it.t jry of State'_!,office has dete muru.: that most en)ads t,,,+nn f mni nw iic:it,dE Offi.�3s IuId ufEiva!',a,e public �ecords For rnnr� Pr,n:7a;i c =sa Ft4ei to http://www.see.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm. r C w seder free erw rmr anent befulw pimling this en'r;aii 1 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fire Department Central Fire headquarters— Fire Prevention Office 124 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Andre w 1Vlelnikas 04 No R TH `,,I- "gtio Fire Chief o? om Telephone (978) 688-9593 FAX (978) 688-9594 Lt. F. McCarthy ; ^o Fire Prevention Officer ameInikas;?zcto\vnofnorthandover.com s SACNUSE fmccar-thy!(ii),to\vrnofnorthandover.com Town Clerks Office 120 Main St. North Andover, Ma November 17, 2011 Karen, The Fire Department recommends favorable action for a Livery License for Timothy Eatman of 77 Beverly St. North Andover. i Lt Frederick McCarthy Fire Prevention Officer TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF LICENSING COMMISSION 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Chairman NOflTF{ William F. Gordon oft, .o bgti Donald B. Stewart e �� o ;. -�� A Telephone(978)688-9500 Tracy M. Watson „ FAX (978)688-9557 SSAC Huse'( Legal Advertisement Dept. North Andover Citizen Please publish the following legal notice in the North Andover Citizen on Friday, November 11, 2011: Town of North Andover Licensing Commission Public Hearing Notice Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the North Andover Licensing Commission on Monday, November 28, 2011, at 7:30 p.m. in the Selectman's Meeting Room, 2nd Floor rear, 120 Main Street on an application for Livery License from for Eatman Limo Services, One Stop Transportation, Timothy Eatman, 77 Beverly Street, North Andover, MA 01845. Rosemary Connelly Smedile Licensing Commission 1' t � y�++h��)j �y4 7 77 BGiq E' 1°J�, eJ Thank you, �eG' EAtQ�it^ r +#,,osN ttn�►gdayar Karen A. Fitzgibbons, Asst. Town Clerk MlttFr yaa��5 Notica trot#t is"hre>jY g��ep feat pub1�C h8arth9 jNtil�Q hsltl�6:y the Nor#h /kaf a anggyel`Lt ti_tn� br�jmt5slon on 1 >yon� y, 1Qv bor";2 ,2iti t at a:oct f m in ttla� t Clan s Meatth�,, Q4t ,� qq> ' tit it,ta�n stet Rf� aWltc€ q i41 f�censs Bill: Timothy Eatman #roM,ior� �t {#nQ, �rvss bns Ste Tra s �z 1 ra�tma ,. 77 Beverly Street za� erty r over LL No Andover, MA 01845 ata� y x Ros stttary Conpally Smedil , Tel: 479-283-9965 �- �iaensing Commiss(o�,Y kDtp1,� $790 � Notth� p�ioVe�C'ltfzert i.tI11/11 ESTIMATED VALUES AT 11/17/2011 % OF FY 2011 LEVY LIMIT FY 11 LEVY LIMIT 55,488,866 FROM DOR ADD 2.5% 1,387,222 FROM DOR 2.50% NEW GROWTH 737,583 FROM LA 13 1.33% FY 2012 LEVY LIMIT 57,613,671 FY 2012 EXCLUDED DEBT = 3,036,853 FROM FY 10 DE-1 @ 11/17/2011 TOTALS = 60,650,524 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LEVY TOTAL FY2012 ESTIMATED VALUES: CLASS 1 TOTAL 3,586,332,274 3,586,332,274 CIP TOTAL 558,695,921 558,695,921 TOTALS = 4,145,028,195 3,586,332,274 558,695,921 FY 2012 ESTIMATED LEVY = 60,650,524 SHIFT % = 1.00 LEVY SHARE LEVY SHARE WITHOUT WITH TAX CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION LEVY RES PORTION = 86.52% 86.52% 52,475,622 CIP PORTION 13.48% 13.48% 8,174,902 % CHANGE FROM NON-CLASSIFIED SHARE OF LEVY FY 2012 ESTIMATED TAX RATES = RES 14.63 100.00% CIP 14.63 100.00% FY 2012 FY 2012 ESTIMATED ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL C.I.P. TAX RATE TAX RATE 14.63 14.63 PAGE 2 RESIDENTIAL C.I.P. TOTAL VALUE FY 2011 ACTUAL 3,563,558,199 557,993,411 4,121,551,610 FROM 2011 RECAP FY 2012 ESTIMATED 3,586,332,274 558,695,921 4,145,028,195 TOTAL $ CHANGE = 22,774,075 702,510 23,476,585 % CHANGE = 0.64% 0.13% 0.57% RES CIP FY 2011 TAX RATES SHIFT 1.31 = 13.52 18.63 FY 2012 PROPOSED TAX RATE = 14.63 14.63 i FY 12 PROPOSED CLASS LEVEL = 100.00% 100.00% $ DIFF IN TAX RATE FY 12 vs. FY 11 = $1.11 -$4.00 % DIFF IN TAX RATE FY 12 vs. FY 11 = 8.23% -21.46% i I ESTIMATED VALUES AT 11/17/2011 % OF FY 2011 LEVY LIMIT FY 11 LEVY LIMIT 55,488,866 FROM DOR ADD 2.5% 1,387,222 FROM DOR 2.50% NEW GROWTH 737,583 FROM LA 13 1.33% FY 2012 LEVY LIMIT 57,613,671 FY 2012 EXCLUDED DEBT = 3,036,853 FROM FY 10 DE-1 @ 11/17/2011 TOTALS = 60,650,524 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LEVY TOTAL FY2012 ESTIMATED VALUES: CLASS 1 TOTAL 3,586,332,274 3,586,332,274 C I P TOTAL 558,695,921 558,695,921 TOTALS = 4,145,028,195 3,586,332,274 558,695,921 FY 2012 ESTIMATED LEVY = 60,650,524 SHIFT % = 1.31 LEVY SHARE LEVY SHARE WITHOUT WITH TAX CLASSIFICATION CLASSIFICATION LEVY RES PORTION = 86.52% 82.34% 49,941,402 CIP PORTION 13.48% 17.66% 10,709,122 % CHANGE FROM NON-CLASSIFIED SHARE OF LEVY FY 2012 ESTIMATED TAX RATES = RES 13.93 95.17% CIP 19.17 131.00% FY 2012 FY 2012 ESTIMATED ESTIMATED RESIDENTIAL C.I.P. TAX RATE TAX RATE 13.93 19.17 PAGE 2 RESIDENTIAL C.I.P. TOTAL VALUE FY 2011 ACTUAL 3,563,558,199 557,993,411 4,121,551,610 FROM 2011 RECAP FY 2012 ESTIMATED 3,586,332,274 558,695,921 4,145,028,195 TOTAL $ CHANGE = 22,774,075 702,510 23,476,585 % CHANGE = 0.64% 0.13% 0.57% RES CIP FY 2011 TAX RATES SHIFT 1.31 = 13.52 18.63 FY 2012 PROPOSED TAX RATE = 13.93 19.17 FY 12 PROPOSED CLASS LEVEL = 95.17% 131.00% $ DIFF IN TAX RATE FY 12 vs. FY 11 = $0.41 $0.54 % DIFF IN TAX RATE FY 12 vs. FY 11 = 3.00% 2.89% ESTIMATED FY 2012 TOTAL VALUES 11/17/2011 FY 11 RES RATE 13.52 RES 3,586,332,274 TAX LEVY FY 11 CIP RATE 18.63 C.I.P. 558,695,921 60,650,524 TOTAL UNCLASS 86.52% TAXES EST RES EST VALUE 4,145,028,195 LEVY % 13.48% SHIFTED FY 12 RATE FY 12 RESIDENT TO RES RIFF C.I.P. RESIDENTIAL % OF FY 12 C.I.P. C. I. P. % OF 12 RATE 12vs11 RATE FACTOR TAX LEVY TOTAL LEVY TAX LEVY LEVY 1.00 $52,475,622 86.520 0.0000% 8,174,902 13.480 $0 14.63 $1.11 14.63 1.01 $52,393,873 86.39% -0.1558% 8,256,651 13.61% $81,749 14.61 $1.09 14.78 1.02 $52,312,124 86.25% -0.3116% 8,338,400 13.75% $163,498 14.59 $1.07 14.92 1.03 $52,230,375 86.12% -0.4674% 8,420,149 13.88% $245,247 14.56 $1.04 15.07 1.04 $52,148,626 85.98% -0.6231% 8,501,898 14.02% $326,996 14.54 $1.02 15.22 1.05 $52,066,877 85.85% -0.7789% 8,583,647 14.15% $408,745 14.52 $1.00 15.36 1.06 $51,985,128 85.71% -0.9347% 8,665,396 14.29% $490,494 14.50 $0.98 15.51 1.07 $51,903,379 85.58% -1.0905% 8,747,145 14.42% $572,243 14.47 $0.95 15.66 1.08 $51,821,630 85.44% -1.2463% 8,828,894 14.56% $653,992 14.45 $0.93 15.80 1.09 $51,739,881 85.31% -1.4021% 8,910,643 14.69% $735,741 14.43 $0.91 15.95 1.10 $51,658,132 85.17% -1.5578% 8,992,392 14.83% $817,490 14.40 $0.88 16.10 1.11 $51,576,382 85.04% -1.7136% 9,074,142 14.96% $899,239 14.38 $0.86 16.24 1.12 $51,494,633 84.90% -1.8694% 9,155,891 15.10% $980,988 14.36 $0.84 16.39 1.13 $51,412,884 84.77% -2.0252% 9,237,640 15.23% $1,062,737 14.34 $0.82 16.53 1.14 $51,331,135 84.63% -2.1810% 9,319,389 15.37% $1,144,486 14.31 $0.79 16.68 1.15 $51,249,386 84.50% -2.3368% 9,401,138 15.50% $1,226,235 14.29 $0.77 16.83 1.16 $51,167,637 84.36% -2.4926% 9,482,887 15.64% $1,307,984 14.27 $0.75 16.97 1.17 $51,085,888 84.23% -2.6483% 9,564,636 15.77% $1,389,733 14.24 $0.72 17.12 1.18 $51,004,139 84.10% -2.8041% 9,646,385 15.90% $1,471,482 14.22 $0.70 17.27 1.19 $50,922,390 83.96% -2.9599% 9,728,134 16.04% $1,553,231 14.20 $0.68 17.41 1.20 $50,840,641 83.83% -3.1157% 9,809,883 16.17% $1,634,980 14.18 $0.66 17.56 1.21 $50,758,892 83.69% -3.2715% 9,891,632 16.31% $1,716,729 14.15 $0.63 17.70 1.22 $50,677,143 8156% -3.4273% 9,973,381 16.44% $1,798,478 14.13 $0.61 17.85 1.23 $50,595,394 83.42% -3.5830% 10,055,130 16.58% $1,880,228 14.11 $0.59 18.00 1.24 $50,513,645 83.29% -3.7388% 10,136,879 16.71% $1,961,977 14.09 $0.57 18.14 1.25 $50,431,896 83.15% -3.8946% 10,218,628 16.85% $2,043,726 14.06 $0.54 18.29 1.26 $50,350,147 83.02% -4.0504% 10,300,377 16.98% $2,125,475 14.04 $0.52 18.44 1.27 $50,268,398 82.88% -4.2062% 10,382,126 17.12% $2,207,224 14.02 $0.50 18.58 1.28 $50,186,649 82.75% -4.3620% 10,463,875 17.25% $2,288,973 13.99 $0.47 18.73 1.29 $50,104,900 82.61% -4.5178% 10,545,624 17.39% $2,370,722 13.97 $0.45 18.88 1.30 $50,023,151 82.48% -4.6735% 10,627,373 17.52% $2,452,471 13.95 $0.43 19.02 1.31 $49,941,402 82.34% -4.8293% 10,709,122 17.66% $2,534,220 13.93 $0.41 19.17 1.32 $49,859,653 82.21% -4.9851% 10,790,871 17.79% $2,615,969 13.90 $0.38 19.31 1.33 $49,777,904 82.07% -5.1409% 10,872,620 17.93% $2,697,718 13.88 $0.36 19.46 1.34 $49,696,155 81.94% -5.2967% 10,954,369 18.06% $2,779,467 13.86 $0.34 19.61 1.35 $49,614,406 81.80% -5.4525% 11,036,118 18.20% $2,861,216 13.83 $0.31 19.75 1.36 $49,532,657 81.67% -5.6083% 11,117,867 18.33% $2,942,965 13.81 $0.29 19.90 1.37 $49,450,908 81.53% -5.7640% 11,199,616 18.47% $3,024,714 13.79 $0.27 20.05 1.38 $49,369,159 81.40% -5.9198% 11,281,365 18.60% $3,106,463 13.77 $0.25 20.19 1.39 $49,287,410 81.26% -6.0756% 11,363,114 18.74% $3,188,212 13.74 $0.22 20.34 1.40 $49,205,661 81.13% -6.2314% 11,444,863 18.87% $3,269,961 13.72 $0.20 20.48 1.41 $49,123,912 81.00% -6.3872% 11,526,612 19.00% $3,351,710 13.70 $0.18 20.63 1.42 $49,042,163 80.86% -6.5430% 11,608,361 19.14% $3,433,459 13.67 $0.15 20.78 1.43 $48,960,414 80.73% -6.6987% 11,690,110 19.27% $3,515,208 13.65 $0.13 20.92 1.44 $48,878,665 80.59% -6.8545% 11,771,859 19.41% $3,596,957 13.63 $0.11 21.07 1.45 $48,796,916 80.46% -7.0103% 11,853,608 19.54% $3,678,706 13.61 $0.09 21.22 1.46 $48,715,167 80.32% -7.1661% 11,935,357 19.68% $3,760,455 13.58 $0.06 21.36 1.47 $48,633,418 80.19% -7.3219% 12,017,106 19.81% $3,842,204 13.56 $0.04 21.51 1.48 $48,551,669 80.05% -7.4777% 12,098,855 19.95% $3,923,953 13.54 $0.02 21.66 1.49 $48,469,920 79.92% -7.6335% 12,180,604 20.08% $4,005,702 13.52 $0.00 21.80 1.50 $48,388,171 79.78% -7.7892% 12,262,353 20.22% $4,087,451 13.49 -$0.03 21.95 Johnson, Adele From: Joe Bevilacqua Ujb @merrimackvalleychamber.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 4:43 PM To: Tracy Watson Cc: Johnson, Adele; Ray Santilli,Asst.MGR Subject: Tax Classification-from MVChamber MERRIMACK VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERC E 264 Essex Street,Lawrence,Mass.0184 www.merrimackvalleychamber.com Tracy Watson Chairwoman Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover cc;Asst.Town Manager 11-16-11 Madame Chairwoman As President of the MVChamber,proudly serving the Town of NJorth Andover,please accept this letter in support of reducing the commercial/industrial classification rate in North Andover. As you know,the economic climate continues to be difficult for many businesses within the nation,state,region and of course the Town of North Andover. Not only are the "big"companies impacted,but many of the smaller commercial interests in North Andover,are struggling to make ends meet. Additional tax burden from higher property taxes,will only serve to increase their burden to survive these difficult economic times. As such,) respectfully request that the Town of North Andover,not increase the rate for commercial/industrial property,and if possible ,reduce the c/i rate. Thank you for this opportunity to present the view of the Chamber. I expect to be present at your hearing of December 5. Sincerely Joseph Bevilacqua President/CEO cc; board Please note the Massachusetts Secretary of State's office has determined that most emails to and from municipal offices and officials are public records.For more information please refer to:http://www.see.state.ma.us/pre/preidx.htm. 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