HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-10-01 Board of Selectmen MinutesOctober 1, 1984
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all members present:
Chairman John W. Graham presiding, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Francis
X. Dugan, Kenneth C. Crouch. The Board welcomed Executive Secretary, Keith A.
Bergman to his new position. Mr. Bergman was the former Town Manager of Nantucket."
The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted.
Petition of New England Tel & Tel - Main St. & First St., conduits
The Board unanimously approved a petition to install approx. 120 ft. of conduit on Main St.
and approx. 230 ft. on First St., with a concrete pad and apparatus cabinet.
Transfer from Reserve Fund to Special Le.qal Expenses , ,
The Board discussed requesting a transfer of funds into the Special Legal Account as
there was a balance of $40.55. remaining, and approx. $5,000 was anticipated to be drawn
that account .,:in the near future. The Board VOTED to request $10,000 transfer from
the Reserve Fund.
Use of Town Forest
The Board reviewed a request by Jane Ritchle, Pack 82 Cubmaster to use the Town Forest
on October 14 from 12:00 to 4:00 P.M. for a "bike hike". The Board approved the request,
and~:to notify Ms. Ritchie that Fire Chief Dolan has requested they use propane instead of
open fires (if applicable) and to notify the Police Chief of the activity.
Surplus Property-School Committee
A letter was received from Leslie C. Bernal, Superintendent of Schools notifying the Board
that the School. Committee is in the process of furnishing the Middle School with 19 rooms of
new furniture. The School Committee has requested permission to sell the 19 rooms of
surplus furniture presently in: use. The Board unanimously VOTED to authorize the School
Committee to dispose of the aforementioned 19 rooms of surplus, furniture by sale at a
reasonable price.
Discussion on In.qalls St. Property
A letter~lwas sent to the owners.of the property in question advising that the Board,.is
· considering taking action relative to MGL Ch. 139, Sec. 1. Property owners, Dennis &
Evelyn Friaze were not present, and the Selectmen VOTE~ to,setr a',h~a~ing for
!'5, ~9P,4~ ~nd to ,so notify the owners.
IRecluest for "No Parkin.q" Signs on Saunders St.
IFire Chief Wm. Dolan said th.at it became apparent to him last week, that if the fire apparatus
~had to use the emergency exit gate at Saunders St., there was a potential exiting and turning
. problem if cars were parked there. The Board unanimously VOTED to request the Highway
Suveyor put up "No Parking" signs at the exit gate on the Saunders Street side.
Damage Claim
The Board unanimously VOTED to-refer a claim for automobile damages by Amy Furnari,
to the Highway Surveyor, Police Chief and Town Counsel for their comments.
Recluest for "Co Slow, Children" Sign on Milk St.
The Board unanimously VOTED to refer the request by Diane M. Guthrie for said sign on
Milk St. to the Police Chief for his comments.
Notice of Pre-construction Conference
Notice was received of a preconstruction conference on the Sutton and Main St. project,
with the contract awarded to Andover Er. gineerin~ for $499,307.20. Conference scheduled
for Oct. 4, 10:30 A.M. at DPW District Five Headquarters in Danvers. The Board in-
structed the Executive Secretary to ask Bud, and Lisa to attend.
Discussion - Town Hall Renovations
Selectman Francis Dugan brought to the Board's attention some. areas needing work in the
Town Building. He noted that the 1st floor back door is in~.poor condition; the fire escape
needs boards accross the grids; the Tax Collector's office needs a new counter top; and
all windows (especially the 2nd floor) need caulking. The Board VOTED unanimGusly to
authorize Selectmen Du~an to persue estimates for the above-stated work.
Apr~ointment to the Board of Fire Enqineers
By unanimous vote, Brian D. Kingsley was appointed to fill the vacant position on the
Board of Fire Engineers. The Board VOTED to send letter to other applicant, Joseph
D'Ang cio with regrets.
NES~NC Meetin,cl Update
NESWC Chairman, Ed Scanlon briefed the Board on a meeting called for Monday afternoon,
Oct. 1'in Arlington. Mr. Scanlon urged support of House Bill #3458, which would require
utility companies to pay the full value of electricity sold by a solid waste facility or any
other type of energy facility. Presently, Mass. Electric has agreed to pay $9.5%. NES~;C
would like to see that go to 100%, which would help to bring the tipping fee down by approx.
$3.50/ton. The Board VOTED to request Representative Joseph Hermann's support of
Catherine J. Foley, Secretary ************************** Clerk