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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 14, 2019
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 5:00PM in Room 1064 of the
North Andover High School. 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, Acting Town Manager Lyne Savage,
Deputy Town Manager, Denise Casey and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30A, Section
21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property (Stevens Estate) and
to return to Open Session at the conclusion of Executive Session.
Chairwoman Kean declared an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the Board’s negotiating
position.
Roll call vote: Vaillancourt-yes; DeCologero-yes; Kean-yes; Nobile-yes and Smedile-yes.
The Board returned to open session at 5:30PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt to approve the Open Session
Minutes of May 6, 2019. 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.
Chris Buco requests a one day entertainment license for a beer festival on May 18, 2019 from 12:00PM-
4:00PM at 505 Sutton Street
Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Chris Buco for a one day entertainment
license for a beer festival on May 18, 2019 from noon until 4:00PM. Motion approved 5-0.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
Vote to withdraw Article 7 from Town Meeting
As discussed at the last meeting, the Board agreed they should withdraw Warrant Article 7.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen make a
motion on the floor of Town Meeting to withdraw Warrant Article 7. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote to appoint associate members to the Council on Aging
Two of the members appointed at the last meeting must be moved to associate positions since the Board
cannot increase the membership of the Council on Aging without Town Meeting approval.
Chris Nobile made a MOTION seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Lawrence Smith and David VanArsdale as associate members to the Council on Aging for
a terms ending June 30, 2022. Motion approved 5-0.
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Renew Appointment of Acting Town Manager
Town Charter requires the Board to vote to either renew the appointment of the Acting Town Manager or
appoint someone else as Acting Town Manager, should the new Town Manager not be hired within 90
days of vacating the position.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Lyne Savage as Acting Town Manager for an additional 90 days. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote to approve Town Manager appointment of Kate Bargnesi as an associate member to the Planning
Board
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen
approve the appointment of Kate Bargnesi as an associate member to the Planning Board for a
term ending June 30, 2020. Motion approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
Stevens Estate discussion
The Board continued the discussion regarding the Stevens Estate proposal and next steps. At the next
meeting they will consider lifting the moratorium on bookings until September 1, 2020 and whether to
renew the liquor license.
PUBLIC HEARING (continued from last meeting)
Layout of Wellington Way
Included in the packets were the street layout plans and recommendations from Town Counsel and
relevant departments for Wellington Way. Once the Board accepts the street layout, the street must then
be accepted as a public way at Town Meeting.
Stephanie Keifer from Smolak and Vaughn, attorney for the applicant, provided an update on the
conditions.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION seconded by Chris Nobile to close the public hearing for the
layout of Wellington Way. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote on whether to accept layout of Wellington Way
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
recommend acceptance of Wellington Way, as a public way, and declare that public necessity and
convenience require the aforesaid way to be laid out and do hereby order and direct that said way
be laid out as shown on Plan of Land entitled “Street As Built Plan for Wellington Way in North
Andover, Mass. Date: 2/11/19, revised 04/11/19, Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors
Christiansen & Sergi, a division of the Morin-Cameron Group, Inc., 160 Summer Street, Haverhill,
Massachusetts 01830” and upon acceptance by Town Meeting, to accept deeds to the street and
all related restrictions and easements shown on said Street Layout Plan and the plan entitled
“Street Layout Plan of Wellington Woods, located in North Andover, MA” prepared by
Christiansen & Sergi dated 1/28/2019 and recorded as Plan No. 17354 at the North Essex Registry
of Deeds. Motion approved 5-0.
Recommendation for Article 24-Acceptance of Public Way-Wellington Way
The Planning Board recommended favorable action.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen
recommend Favorable Action on Article 24. Motion approved 5-0.
Phil DeCologero made MOTION seconded by Chris Nobile, to recess the meeting and move into
the auditorium for Town Meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to adjourn the meeting at 9:30 p.m.
Motion approved 5-0.
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Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of 5/6/19
Warrant Article 7
Volunteer Form
Chris Buco request
Wellington Way plans