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Home My WebLink About2023-01-25 Select Board Minutes NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2023 Call To Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the open meeting to order at 7:02PM via remote. Select Board In Attendance: Chair Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile and Richard Vaillancourt were present. Non-Board Members In Attendance: Town Manager- Melissa Murphy Rodrigues, Assistant Town Manager- Laurie Burzlaff, Deputy Town Manger- Denise Casey. Chair Phillips read the following statement: Pursuant to Governor Baker’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §18, and the Governor’s March 15, 2020 Order imposing strict limitation on the number of people that may gather in one place, this meeting of the North Andover Board of Selectmen will be conducted via remote participation to the greatest extent possible. Specific information and the general guidelines for remote participation by members of the public and/or parties with a right and/or requirement to attend this meeting can be found on the Town’s website, at www.northandoverma.gov. For this meeting, members of the public who wish to watch the meeting may do so on their televisions by tuning to Comcast Channel 8 or Verizon Channel 26 or online at www.northandovercam.org. No in-person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via technological means. In the event that we are unable to do so, despite best efforts, we will post on the Town of North Andover website an audio or video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Ms. Rodrigues read the following public comments sent in via email. Alyssa and Michael Rivers, 179 Andover St, sent an email on 1/25/23 at 4:27PM that stated their rejection to further expansion of the Stevens Coolidge Place due to additional traffic, added noise and an eye-sore of the parking lot. Susan & Joe Bohenko, 4 Wood Ln, sent an email on 1/25/23 5:24PM that stated their rejection of further expanding the Stevens Coolidge Place due to the disappointment of not living up to original promises that Stevens Coolidge made to the neighbors and they feel they have not maintained integrity and the beauty of the current property. LICENSING MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. PUBLIC HEARING- Application from Aarya Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Liquors for transfer of all alcohol off premise liquor license MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open the public hearing for the application from Aarya Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Liquors for transfer of all alcohol off premise liquor license. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Attorney Arthue Pearlman was president the meeting and gave the background of Aarya Liquors Inc. Mr. Vaillancourt asked about the plan since it's been at a standstill for quite some time. Attorney Pearlman stated they are waiting on the landlord to finish the build out and is experiencing delay in getting product and equipment. Attorney Pearlman stated it will be about eight weeks for ABCC to approve, after the Select Board approved. Mr. Vaillancourt mentioned to remove any obstructions from the windows in the building. Ms. Bates asked for communication if additional delays may occur. Ms. Burzlaff read two public comments from the current owner, both regarding an update of all necessary inspections. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearing for the application from Aarya Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Liquors for transfer of all alcohol off premise liquor license. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. 1 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2023 Vote on application from Aarya Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Liquors for transfer of all alcohol off premise liquor license MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the application from Aarya Liquors, Inc. d/b/a Main Street Liquors for transfer of all alcohol off premise liquor license. Ms. Phillips seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Request from the Trustees of Reservations for the Stevens Coolidge Place for a change to their entertainment license Colleen Hamilton was present at the meeting and gave information regarding the change of license to increased movie nights and possibly host car shows. Mr. Vaillancourt asked for Ms. Hamilton to describe how movie nights would go. Ms. Hamilton stated movies would be set up by the stage at the movies would be about 80 to 90 minutes all family focused. Ms. Phillips asked if it is a paid ticket event. Ms. Hamilton stated yes. Ms. Phillips asked if the neighbors were spoken with concerning the possible expansion. Ms. Hamilton stated no as future events will be replaced with other events that they already previously scheduled. Ms. Smedile asked Ms. Hamilton to speak with the neighbors prior to returning to a Select Board meeting. Ms. Phillips asked for more detail before supporting the change in license. Ms. Bates stated she is also looking for more detail. Ms. Hamilton agreed to submit additional information regarding the change in license, she will speak with neighbors and then return it a later date. Ms. Bates asked about a one-day entertainment license. Ms. Burzlaff stated there is one available. Ms. Rodrigues told Ms. Hamilton that she will get in touch with her after reviewing. Mr. Vaillancourt th suggested February 6 meeting to continue. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to continue discussion of the request from the Trustees of Reservations for the Stevens Coolidge Place for a change to their entertainment license at next Select Board meeting. No action taken at this meeting. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. PUBLIC HEARING- Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England joint petition to install poles, wires and fixtures along and across Salem Street MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to open the public hearing the public hearing for the petition from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England to install poles, wires and fixtures along and across Salem Street. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Dave Boucher was present at the meeting and gave an update on Salem St needing a new pole. Ms. Bates asked why the new pole is needed. Mr. Boucher stated the home is too far away from the current poles. Ms. Bates asked if the neighbors were notified. Mr. Boucher stated the Town Clerk sent out notices. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to close the public hearing for the petition from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England to install poles, wires and fixtures along and across Salem Street. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Vote on Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England joint petition to install poles, wires and fixtures along and across Salem Street MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to approve the joint petition from Massachusetts Electric d/b/a National Grid and Verizon New England to install poles, wires and fixtures along and across Salem Street subject to all conditions contained in the proposed order. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Request of North Andover Youth Baseball to use Water Street, Main Street, Waverly Road and Dana Street for the opening day parade on April 29, 2023 from 8:15AM-10:00AM 2 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2023 MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the request of North Andover Youth Baseball to use Water Street, Main Street, Waverly Road and Dana Street for the opening day parade on April 29, 2023 from 8:15AM-10:00AM. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Letter of support for Massachusetts Historical Commission grant application for stabilization of the Stevens Estate Carriage House Ms. Bates asked what the $100,000.00 will cover. Ms. Burzlaff stated it is all structural. Ms. Phillips stated she would recuse herself from this vote. MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to submit a letter of support for the grant application to stabilize the Carriage House at the Steven’s Estate. Ms. Bates seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- abstain. Motion approved 3-0-1. Vote to open Warrant for May 16, 2023 Town Meeting and close at 4:30PM on March 13, 2023 MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to open the warrant for the May 16, 2023 Annual Town Meeting and close the warrant at 4:30PM on March 13, 2023. Ms. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Discussion regarding site plan review special permit for the Middle School Ms. Rodrigues stated this is the beginning of many conversations as she will be looking into a process for how to permit municipal projects moving forward. At this time an opinion has been requested for this process. Vote to surplus police department vehicle MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the request of Police Chief, Charles Gray, to surplus vehicle #336, a 2006 Acura. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Appointments 1. Stuart Peskoe- Commission on Ability Assistance 2. Jacqulyn McGuire- Patriotic Observance Committee 3. Greg Moschetti- Sustainability Committee 4. Dorothy Currier- Patriotic Observance Committee MOTION: : Ms. Bates motioned to appoint Stuart Peskoe to the Commission on Ability Assistance for a term ending June 30, 2025, Jacqulyn McGuire to the Patriotic Observance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2023, Greg Moschetti to the Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2024 and Dorothy Currier to the Patriotic Observance Committee for a term ending June 30, 2025. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Vote to appoint a sufficient number of police details for elections MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned, In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws chapter 54, section 72, move that the Select Board appoint the number of police details for the elections that is recommended by the Chief of Police. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. 3 NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES JANUARY 25, 2023 CONSENT ITEMS A. Accept donations to Youth Center 1. North Andover Soccer Association-$22,900.00 2. North Andover Booster Club- $9,580.00 3. North Andover Little League-$5,320.00 4. North Andover Youth Lacrosse- $3,000 MOTION: Ms. Smedile motioned to accept consent item. Mr. Vaillancourt seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2023 MOTION: Ms. Bates motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of January 9, 2023. Mr. Smedile seconded. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Old Business None Town Manager’s Report - Group insurance changes for Town employees Select Board Report - Ms. Phillips gave a shout out to DPW for their performance in the latest storms ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Ms. Smedile to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 8:03PM. Roll call vote: Bates- yes, Vaillancourt- yes, Smedile- yes, Phillips- yes. Motion approved 4-0. Respectfully submitted, Jillian A. Brothers Executive Assistant _______________________________ Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meeting: Memorandum Donation Letter Volunteer Forms License applications Minutes 4