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NORTH ANDOVER SELECT BOARD MINUTES AUGUST 28, 2023
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Call To Order: Chair Janice Phillips called the open meeting to order at 6:30PM in the Select Board Room.
Select Board in Attendance: Chair Janice Phillips, Laura Bates, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Brian Roache and Richard
Vaillancourt were present.
Non-Board Members in Attendance: Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues, Deputy Town Manager- Denise Casey and
Assistant Town Manager- Laurie Burzlaff were present.
Chair Phillips stated the Board will enter Executive to Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3)- to discuss strategy with regard
to collective bargaining at 6:30PM.
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned that the Select Board enter Executive to Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3)- to
discuss strategy with regard to collective bargaining and to approve executive session minutes from May 8, 2023. Ms. Bates
seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
The Board returned to Open Session at 7:00PM. The open session meeting was recorded.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Louis Napoli of 51 Englewood Street, Chair of Conservation Commission, stated his concerns of neighbors that took down
trees in the front of Lake Cochichewick as well as owners that are trying to put docks in around the lake. Mr. Napoli
suggested electric motors for motor boats and stated concern for the motor boats being used by Brooks School.
Update on MEMA filing
Ms. Rodrigues give an update stating we are in a review to find out if regionally we have enough damage reported to engage
FEMA and it could take up to a month or more to find out any results. Mr. Roache asked about the business estimate and if it
counts as business interruption. Ms. Rodrigues stated no, it is for supplies or structural damage. Mr. Roache asked about
mold issues for residents. Ms. Rodrigues stated if MEMA comes back it may be possible and residents need to have a
realistic expectation as it is, and determine whether or not funding will occur. Ms. Bates asked if North Andover can work
with HVAC companies. Ms. Rodrigues stated they are trying to figure out local vendor programs.
Update on Recycling
Ms. Rodrigues gave an update on recycling and mentioned that the Town is continuing to work with the recycling company
to reduce issues. Mr. Roache asked why there has been missed pickups. Ms. Rodrigues stated the new company has a new
schedule that they’re currently working on.
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Vote to waive permit fees for repairs due to August 8 rain/flooding event
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to waive permit fees for repairs due to the rain/flooding event of August 8, 2023. Ms.
Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Vote to approve ARPA funding requests
1. $250,000 for Fire Department Emergency Services
Chief Weir was present at the meeting. Ms. Smedile asked if the training room would be used as a temporary or a permanent
set up. Chief Weir stated it would be a permanent set up and used for training as well. It would be set up and ready to go
when needed.
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the use of ARPA funding in the amount of $250,000 for Fire Department
Emergency Services. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
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2. $65,000 for AEDs for the fields
Brian LaGrasse was present at the meeting requesting 15 AED units to be placed around town at the fields. Ms. Bates asked
if all fields and playgrounds. Mr. LaGrasse stated yes, all fields and playgrounds. Ms. Rodrigues stated the fire department
check the AEDs annually. Mr. Vaillancourt suggested training for use and all the sports organizations have the coaches learn
how to operate them. Mr. LaGrasse agreed. Ms. Bates asked about the lead time to receive the units. Chief Weir stated the
bids need to be put together and sent out.
MOTION: Mr. Roache motioned to approve the use of ARPA funding in the amount of $65,000 for AEDs for the fields. Ms.
Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
3. $450,000 for small business support
Andrew Shapiro was present at the meeting requesting $450,000 and setting $250,000 aside for businesses affected by the
flood. Mr. Shapiro stated $5,000 would be the maximum grant amount per business. $200,000 would be set aside for
general and capital expenditures that businesses may have in the future. This is for about 40 affected businesses.
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the use of ARPA funding in the amount of $450,000 for small business
support. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Appointments
1. Shane Nevins- Emergency Management
2. Vince Ardizzone – Constable
3. Peter Koesterherm- Affordable Housing Trust
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to appoint Shane Nevins to Emergency Management for a term ending June 30, 2024,
Vince Ardizzone as Constable for a term ending June 30, 2026 and Peter Koesterherm to the Affordable Housing Trust for a
term ending June 30, 2025. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
LICENSING
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
Applications from Armen Jeknevorian of St. Gregory Armenian Church for a one day wine and malt liquor license
and a one day entertainment license for a picnic on September 10, 2023 from 12:00PM to 6:00PM and a request to
waive the fees
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the applications from Armen Jeknevorian of St. Gregory Armenian Church
for a one day wine and malt liquor license and a one day entertainment license for a picnic on September 10, 2023 from
12:00PM to 6:00PM and to waive the application fees. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
Application from Starbucks for a common victualler license at 1264 Osgood Street
Dan Brennan, representative from Starbucks, was present at the meeting. Mr. Roache abstained from the vote.
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the application from Starbucks Corporation dba Starbucks Coffee for a
common victualler license at 1264 Osgood Street with amendment that Starbucks will hire police detail if there is an
overflow on Osgood Street. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 4-0-1.
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Application from Colin Daley of The Hummus Shop for an annual mobile food permit
Tabled.
Application from Crestina Ferreira-Arruda dba:Ava Moon Vintage Antiques for a junk dealer license at 67 Main
Street
MOTION: Ms. Phillips motioned to approve the application from Crestina Ferreira-Arruda dba: Ava Moon Vintage
Antiques for a junk dealer license at 67 Main Street. Ms. Bates seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
MOTION: Mr. Roache motioned to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Ms. Bates seconded.
Motion approved 5-0.
CONSENT ITEMS
A. Vote to accept State Earmark of $75,000 for MBTA Commuter Rail Feasibility Study
B. Accept donation from MTM Insurance in the amount of $250.00 to the Police Department for National
Night Out
C. Accept donation from the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library in the amount of $2,500 for Summer at
Stevens programs
D. Accept donation from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lafond to the library in the amount of $500
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to accept all consent items. Ms. Smedile seconded. Motion approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF OPEN SESSION MINUTES OF AUGUST 7, 2023
MOTION: Mr. Vaillancourt motioned to approve the Open Session minutes of August 7, 2023. Mr. Roache seconded. Motion
approved 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Ms. Bates made a MOTION, seconded by Mr. Roache to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 8:18PM. Motion
approved 5-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jillian A. Brothers
Executive Assistant
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Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Donations
Memorandum
Board Appointments
Consent Items
Letter
License applications
Minutes
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