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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-11-07 Board of Selectmen Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Call to Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the meeting to order at 7:00PM in the Town Hall Select Board Meeting Room. Select Board in Attendance: Chair Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Richard Vaillancourt were present. Non-Board Members in Attendance: Town Manager- Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager- Denise Casey and Assistant Town Manager- Laurie Burzlaff were present. PUBLIC COMMENT None PUBLIC HEARING- In accordance with General Laws Ch. 40 Sec. 56, as amended, to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the FY23 tax rate. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to open the public hearing to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the FY2023 tax rate. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Bill Mitchell was present at the meeting and gave a presentation on steps in setting the tax rate. Mr. Mitchell stated 83% of the homes in North Andover are residential. Mr. Vaillancourt asked if any exemption adoption would have to go through Town Meeting. Mr. Mitchell stated no, it can be voted on at a Select Board meeting. Ms. Bates asked how the tax rate voted on this year will affect next year. Ms. Rodrigues stated staying the course will make it more stable for taxpayers. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearing to determine the percentage of local tax levy which will be borne by each class of real and personal property, relative to setting the FY2023 tax rate. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Out of order- MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to adopt a residential factor of .9371 for the purpose of classifying the FY2023 North Andover property tax rates. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. PUBLIC HEARING-Application for storage of flammable and combustible liquids, solids, and gases- 4-100 Compass Point MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open the public hearing pursuant to Chapter 148 Section 13, for the application for storage of flammable and combustible liquids, solids, and gases- 4-100 Compass Point. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Mr. Vaillancourt stated his concern with not having proper registration and inspection. Ms. Rodrigues stated the Fire Department is doing inspections now and finding issues. Ms. Rodrigues stated new businesses are receiving a booklet of what items they need to be completed and inspected. Ms. Smedile stated her concern with the processing of permits and inspections. Ms. Bates asked about the underground tanks being removed. Ms. Rodrigues stated as long as leak detection is being performed, the tanks may remain underground. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearing pursuant to Chapter 148 Section 13, for the application for storage of flammable and combustible liquids, solids, and gases- 4-100 Compass Point. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the application for storage of flammable and combustible liquids, solids and gases at 4-100 Compass Point. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Ms. Rodrigues requested Item F & G to be taken out of order. Application from Patriotic Observance Committee to close Main Street from First and Main to Green 1 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Street for the Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2022 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request of the Patriotic Observance Committee to close Main Street from First and Main to Green Street on November 11, 2022 from 10:00AM to 12:00PM for the Veterans Day Parade. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Veterans Day Proclamation Ms. Phillips read the proclamation. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the Veterans Day Proclamation. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Vote to allow the Town Manager to enter into energy contracts in excess of three years Ms. Rodrigues explained the recommendation of a 48-month contract. Ms. Phillips asked if it is just for municipal buildings. Ms. Rodrigues stated yes. MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to authorize Town Manager Rodrigues to enter into energy contracts for gas and electric in excess of three years. Motion approved 4-0. Vote to change updates from Master Plan Implementation Committee from quarterly to semiannually MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request from the Master Plan Implementation committee to change updates to the Select Board from quarterly to semiannually. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Appointments to Middle School Building Committee 1. Jennifer Whitney, Middle School parent 2. Jennifer Cronan, Middle School parent 3. Laurie Burzlaff, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations 4. Steve Foster, Facilities Director 5. Mike Grant, Superintendent designee 6. Jorge Goncalves, Middle School principal 7. Janice Phillips, Select Board 8. Joseph Hicks, School Committee 9. David Mueller, Middle School teacher MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to appoint Jennifer Whitney, Jennifer Cronan, Laurie Burzlaff, Steve Foster, Mike Grant, Jorge Goncalves, Joseph Hicks, David Mueller and Janice Phillips to the Middle School Building Committee. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Vote to approve ARPA funding in the amount of $13,500 for follow up survey/outreach to community MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve funding from ARPA in the amount of $13,500 for follow up survey/outreach to the community. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Mr. Vaillancourt asked for a list of everything that has been approved for ARPA funds. Ms. Rodrigues stated Andrew Shapiro has a website page with the chart of all approved items. Request of the Festival Committee to use the Common for the annual tree lighting ceremony on November 27, 2022 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request of the Festival Committee to use the Common for the annual tree lighting ceremony on November 27, 2022 from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 4-0. 2 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2022 Request of the Festival Committee to use Main, Elm and Water Streets for the Annual Santa Parade on November 26, 2022 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the request of the Festival Committee for permission to use Main, Elm and Water Streets on Saturday, November 26, 2022 from 12:00PM to 2:00PM for the Annual Santa Parade. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Request of Jamie Merz on behalf of Stalwart Productions, LLC to film at the Stevens Estate on November 9, 2022 from 5:00AM to 8:00PM MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the request of Jamie Merz on behalf of Stalwart Productions, LLC to film at the Stevens Estate on November 9, 2022 from 5:00AM to 8:00PM. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Waive right of first refusal- 180 Chickering Road, Unit 307C MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the request of Jamie Merz on behalf of Stalwart Productions, LLC to film at the Stevens Estate on November 9, 2022 from 5:00AM to 8:00PM. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Motion approved 4-0. LICENSING MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. Application from Paul Gallant on behalf of Merrimack College for a one day wine and malt liquor license for reception at the Church of Christ on November 9, 2022 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the application from Paul Gallant on behalf of Merrimack College for a one day all wine and malt liquor license for a reception at the Church of Christ on November 9, 2022 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM, subject to certificate of occupancy. Ms. Phillips seconded. Motion approved 4-0. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. CONSENT ITEMS None APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF OCTOBER 25, 2022 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of October 25, 2022 Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0. OLD BUSINESS Ms. Rodrigues stated there are 650 people already qualified for low income assistance. Ms. Rodrigues suggested for a three- month period residents that qualify would receive $100 off per bill. Ms. Rodrigues recommended to open it to additional residents that may qualify at a higher income. Ms. Rodrigues stated an application will be brought to the next select board meeting. Ms. Smedile asked for National Grid to provide tips for saving money and electricity. Ms. Rodrigues mentioned to have Steve Foster make a video about things to do in the house to save on electricity. Town Manager’s Report - Election Day 3 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES NOVEMBER 7, 2022 - Fields Master Plan from the recent presentation slides are online - Auctioning of vehicles Mr. Vaillancourt asked about the recent trash issue where trash was not being collected on schedule. Ms. Rodrigues stated it is about 85% resolved. And the town employees have helped to pick up bagged leaves. Mr. Vaillancourt asked if there has been a change in rules with the new company. Ms. Rodrigues stated no mattress and textiles can be picked up. Ms. Rodrigues explained a non-profit company out of Lawrence will pick up mattresses for $40.00 each. Select Board Report - Ms. Smedile mentioned the Holiday Wreath sale - Mr. Vaillancourt spoke about the Veterans’ Day Ceremony - Ms. Phillips thanked the Town Clerk’s Office for Election Day - Ms. Phillips reminded that the CPC Public Hearing is on 11/10/22 - Ms. Phillips spoke about Middle School students reading at Stevens Memorial Library on 11/8/22 from 10:30AM- 12:30PM ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Ms. Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Bates to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 8:25PM. Motion approved 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Memorandum Presentations Letter License application Minutes 4