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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-08-20 Board of Selectmen Minutes$47 AUGUST 20, 1984 The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members present; Selectman Charles A, Salisbury, Christine M, Smith, Kenneth C, Crouch, Francis X, Dugan, with Chairman John W, Graham presiding, The minutes and warrant were approved as submitte, with one slight correction, CONSERVATION COMMISSION RE: MICROWAVE RESEARCH CORP,: Chairman, Anthon L, Galvagna appeared before the Board to request permission of the Board to have Town Counsel take action against Microwave Research Corp, on behalf of the Conserva- tion Commission, In November of 1982, the company Rlegally diverted a stream, Since then they have been asked repeatedly by the Conservation Commission to file a "Notice of Intent," They have offered one excuse after another but have failed to comply with the Commission's request to file a Notice of Intent, The Board voted unanimously to authorize Town Counsel to take legal action against the Microwave Research Corp. on behalf of the Conservation Corem, KEVIN KENNEDY: Letter received from the Civil Service Commission/tn%tify the Selectmen that Kevin Kennedy is appealing the Board's decision to by-pass him as a Permanent Reserve Police Officer. The Board unanimously voted to instruct Ralph Joyce, Town Counsel, to represent them at the hearing on September I1, 1984. TRAFFIC .SIGN-PLEASANT STREET: Letter from Chief Sullivan recommended that a traffic sign, "Caution, Blind Drive" be installed on the south side of Pleasant Street, going east, just before the top of the hill. It was voted to request Bud Cyr to install the sign. OLD CENTER PARKING: Letter from Bud Cyr advised the Board that the proposed parking area on the Carry property be implemented to relieve the parking problem at the Old Center, He did not recommend one- hour parking in front of the Hay Scales as requested, He stated it would create a bigger problem. Action was delayed on the matter until the Catty area was settled, HERRICK ROAD STOP SIGN: Letter from Chief Sullivan recommended that a Stop sign be installed at the intersection of Herrick Road and Buckingham Road. The Board voted unanimously to request a recommendatio from the State. RESIGNATION-COUNCIL ON AGING: The Board accepted the letter of resignation from Dorothy M. Sinsheimer, 30 Royal Crest, as a member of the Council On Aging. Voted unanimously to send her a letter of appreciation for her services on behalf of the senior citizens, COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES GROUP, INC. - AGREEMENT: The Board discussed the proposed agreement between C.O,G. and the Town of North Andover for management services related to the closeout of the Community Development Office, The Board unanimously voted to approve the agreement pending approval as to form from Town Counsel and to change the reading on Page 2, Item 6-Compensation from 'The Town will pay COG the sum,. of $8,500 ....... ' to Community Development Office will pay COG the sum of $8,500 ..... ' MVPC APPOINTMENT: The Board unanimously voted to reappoint Gayton Osgood, Alternate member to the Merrrimack Valley Planning Commision for the fiscal year 771/84 to 6/30/89 for the Town of North Andover. FIRE STATION RELOCATION: The Board discussed the information,letter re the relocation of the Fire Station from Main St. to the Lawrence Airport area, The advantages to North Andover and immediate advantages to the Airport if the station was relocated was discussed. After all avenues are explored, a letter would be sent to a list of..~Senat'ors and Representatives to enlist their aid to obtain Federal funding. After further'diScussion, it was voted to sign the letter for the relocation of the Main Street Fire Station. PERSONNEL BOARD APPOINTMENT: Upon the recommendation of Ruth lanazzo, Chairman of the Personnel Board, the Board unan- imously appointed Kathleen Murphy, 776 Dale Street, a member of the Personnel Board. EMERGENCY RESERVE POLICE OFFICER APPOINTMENT: The Board unanimously appointed Robert Qulnn, 1 Williams Street, an Emergency Reserve Police Officer in the North Andover Police Dept, Chief Sullivan will utilize him for road detail and filling;in:.duties, Quinn will be on the next list of permanent reserve police officers that has been requested, MILL ROAD PETITION: The County Engineer requested the Board to Si~ln a petition that would allow the county to do engineering necessary on Mill Road, This petition is the result of a request from Bud Cyr to settle a right of way dispute, The Board stated that the petition should read as such, Board voted to have John Bohenko call County Engineer, F, Richard Gelotti about proper word- ing of the petition. AUGUST 20, 1984 TRAFFIC SIGN-SAWMILL RD.: Letter received from Julia Homyak, 88 Sawmil] Rd., requesting the installation of "Go Slow- Children" signs on Sawmill Rd. Board voted to send request to Chief Sullivan for his recommendation. TOWN FOREST REQUEST: The Board voted to grant permission to R.A. LaChapelle, Scoutmaster for Troop 87, to use the Town Forest area for their annual campout on Sept. 7-9, rain date, Sept. 14~16. Police and' Fire Chiefs will be so notified. EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES WEEK: The Board proclaimed the week of September 16-22, "Emergency Medical Services Week." CENTURY LAMINATED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. SET. ASIDE PROPOSAL. Lisa Ruben and Richard T. Lefferts appeared before the Board to discuss the Set-Aside application and grantJn the amount of $300,000 and the Board's approval for a proposed public hearing on September 5, 1984, at 7:00 p.m. Lisa advised the Board that she, John Bohenko, Karen Pomroy and Jim Dewhirst had met and thoroughly discussed the benefits to the Town. In the ESDA application for funding, the Town must show how it intends reuse :the the funds. The Town will use the funds to promote and/or subsidize economic development activities for the Town in accordance with regulations promulgated by EOCD. The application will generate 210 new jobs as well as $2,950,000 of new investment in the community. The amount of $27, 000 for fifteen years will be available for Community Devel- opment activities. The above named committee recommended that the Selectmen approve in concept, this application and approve a public hearing scheduled for September Sth, at 7:00 p.m. which will be advertised two times. The Board unanimously approved the public hearing and the application subj,~ct to Town Counsel reviewing the proposal. IDFA to be notified, also, of the public hearing. Lisa reported on the progress of the street and sidewalk improvements. The work is on schedule and the Resident Inspector is on the job daily. Th clock, donated by Andover Savings bank, has been repaired by Edward Mallory...a new sign and base for the clock remain to be constructed. Whitman and Howard have made a claim for additional payment. COC will review the legitimacy of their claim and report to the Selectmen. The Board requested that Town Counsel review their contract. TOWN TREASURER REQUEST: James Dewhirst, sent a letter to the Board requesting the transfer, of a desk and type- writer to his department for the new clerk in his department. John Bohenko advised the Board that Lisa Ruben and he will formulate a plan for disposal of the CD office furniture. ' Alice M. Letarte, Secretary ************************ x~ _~-~.~ Clerk Thought for the day: I bend in the middle, touch my feet, straighten up( Jan~l~en repeat. Now, even though l'm getting 0 cl.,could I be called a "Center Fold"? Alice Thanks for being such nice bosses. Keep in touch! aml August 30, 1984 The Selectmen called a special meeting on this date to appoint a new Executive Secretary. Meeting called to order at 7:05 P.M. Those in attendance - Francis X. Dugan, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Christine M. Smith. Motion made and seconded to offer Keith A. Bergman of Nantucket the contract with a salary of'$28,500, $1,000 moving expense, and $50 per month travel allowance. Adjourned at 7:26 P.M.