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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-11-19 Board of Selectmen MinutesN~v-e~ber 19, 1984 The Board held their regular meeting 0n thi's'date will gll'members present: Chairman, John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Francis X. Dugan. The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted. Filin9 of Petition by Police~Association Labor Attorney, Michael Gilman, reviewed with the Board a petitition before the Joint Labor Management Committee for,determination of impasse and excercise of jurisdiction. Attorney Gilman advised the Town not to cosign the petition. In that regard, the Board voted unani- mously to accept the notice of petition and to formulate a reply to JLMC. Appointment of Two Permanent Full Time Police Officers By secret ballot, the Board voted unanimously to appoint Emilio Flores and William Lynch as perment full time police officers, effective November 20, 1984 Disposition of Steiner Retirememt Case The Board received notice of a decision in the "Town of North Andover v. Essex County Retirement Board from the Appeals Board that directs the ECRB to retire Steiner. The ECRB has 30 days to appeal this decision. In this matter, the Board also received a bill for services rendered from Atty. Lynch for $750.00 and voted to request a transfer from the reserve fund to special legal services to pay this bill. Discussion ensued relative to that fact that Mr. Lynch is retiring and who will assume the remainder of the case (should the ECEB appeal), and that Mr. Joyce may be in conflict of interest if he continues in this endeavor. Update on Whitman & Howard Contract Dispute Executive Secretary reported that he had communicated with former C.D. Director, Rick Domas relative to the claim for additional services, which is a 50% increase over the original contract price. The Board voted to request that Keith, and Lisa work with Mr. Domas in reviewing what claims are considered legitimate and report back to the Board on December 3, and invite W & H to appear .'.',afore the Board on December 10 in answer to this claim. Downtown Revitalization Proiect Status Lisa Ruben, CD Administrator, reported that all major items are complete and they are now at the punch list stage. She added that Bud Cyr has identified several areas as substandard. The lights in front of Town Hall are on order and will be installed within a few weeks, and the Bradstreet~ School fenCe.will be~delivered around,_'Dec.~ 20 and will be installed in the Spring by tt~e Highway Department. Urban Systems Project Update Lisa reported that she has communicated with Joseph Borgesi, Supt of Public Works about contingency for this project. Mr. Borgesi suggests that $8,000 should be held for contingenc' The Board voted to have Lisa request an extension from EOCD beyond'the Dec. 31 date, should the project not be completed by that time. Lisa also reported that relative to the paving of Water St.., Bud feels that it is impossible to 'Prdceed'at this'fime,-.ther~fore, she adviSed. the Board.of $15,000 which should~!l~e re-allocated. Lisa is to report on December 3, with proposal for Use of these funds. · Advisory Board Transfers Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman reported that the Advisory Board approved the transfer requests: $525 for audit os the CD Department and $6,000 for Atty. Vita, but denied the request for $717 for Town Counsel. The Board noted that it is not the function of the Advisory Board to decide whether the issue of the transfer ~if either unforsaen or extraordinary.. In a related matter, the Board voted to send a letter of thanks to Grace Lindors for her coorperative efforts as Chairman of the Advisory Board. Kittredcje Monument Gayton Osgood appeared before the Board on behalf of Joseph Kittredge Elliot who has requested that Dr. Edwina Kittredge~s name be added to the Kittredge monument in the Old Center. Mr. Osgood noted that the Board of Public Works has no problem with this, but that it would re- quire adding a smaller plaque under the present one to accommodate her name. The Board voted unanimously to authorize Gayton to have her name added at no expense to the Town, and to inform Mr. Elliot of this action. In a related matter, the Board members noted that the water fountain at this monument has not been in working order for some time. It was voted to forward a letter to Joe:Borgesi, Supt of Public Works requesting that this water fountain be reinstated by the spring of 1985. Do9 Officer Chairman Graham noted that Chief Sullivan has reported that the Dog Officer has been picking up and dropping the car as was specified, and that all calls are being screened. The Board voted unanimously to allow the Dog Officer, Gene Northam, the use of the car from 8:00 A.M. to Midnight, ,Monday through Saturday (Sunday off). Marry Spagat-Brickstone 'Properties Marry reported on negotiations relative to the access road, noting that Mr. Wiener's property looks promising at this time, provided Brickstone Properties will move the power lines. He requested that a Town representative should be doing business with Yellow Freight and Kenics relative to their promi.se of la.nd to be donated. The Board voted to have the Executive Secretary negotiate., w~th Kemcs and Yellow Freight relative to their commitment and to involve Town Counsel in these negotiations. Mr. Spagat again stated that he will pay for the road, J~L/! the Town should put it in. November 19 continued LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Cahoots Transfer' & Pledge The Board unanimous~ voted to approve ithe transfer of the license from StandishAssociates, Ltd. to Andy & Harry, Inc., Harold F. Hansen, Manager, 815 Turnpike Street, North Andover, pending approval of the ABCC. Chairman Christine Smith noted favorable reports from Police, Building Inspector and Bd. of Health. In addition, the Board unanimously approved the pledge of the license back to Standish Assoc, as security for financing. Catherine J. Foley, Secretary **********************************~ ~* ~-'~-7clerk / November 26, 1984 / The Board held their regular meeting on this date with Chairman John W. Graham not pre- sent. Charles Salisbury chaired the meeting, with Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, and Francis X. Dugan present. The warrant was approved as submitted. Petition to Abandon a Portion of Greene St. at Mass. Ave. Attorney Armand Hyatt reviewed the reasons for this petiton to abandon a 2,031 square ft. area on private property on Greene St. He reported that in 1936, the owners sought an easement which delineated a portion of the public way. The purpose of this petition is to alter and relocate the boundaries. The Board voted to sign the petition and to provide a letter to Atty~ Hyatt requesting! to have the owner remove the bushes on the property line as they preven~ an adequate view of oncoming vehicles from Mass. Ave. Streetli~lhtinc. I - Subdivision Intersections with Town Roads Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman reported that Mass. Electric has quoted a price of $908.83 for the remainder of the fiscal year to activate the lights listed in a letter to them on November 6, 1984. There is a total of 19 lights being recommended at an annual cost of $82.00 per light to operate, the Board would need to budget for $1,558.00. As there are no funds appropriated to cover this cost (as they are new lights), the Board voted to request~a transfer fromthe Reserve Fund for $908.83 for the remainder of tl~e fiscal year (Dec. 1, 1984 through June :30, 1985) - 3 in favor; 1 opposed In a related matter, the Board voted to table'action on the request and recommendation for a street light at 21:3 Summer St. until a list'is'comp~ed prioritizing which street lights schould reactivated. "Go Slow, Children"Sign on Salem St. lative to a request by Warren & Sandra Sideri for the above-noted sign, the Board reviewed the Police Chief's recommendation that an old "Go Slow, Children" sign on pole #2472 be replaced. The Board voted to request that the Highway Surveyor replace this sign when possible. Downtown Revitalization Proiect Several residents were present to complain about parking and bus problems, on School St. After some discussion, the Board instructed the Police Chief to step up patrols on this street and ticket whenver necessary to enforce the correct parking. In addition, the Board voted to request that Mr. Trombly be present at the December 10th meeting to further discuss where he can park his bus. Lisa reported that the contractor has stol not completed several punch list items and has informed W.Reed that they will receive no further payments until all items are completed. The Board voted unanimously to notify W.Reed Corp. that the Board intends to enforce liquidated damages for the period of October 22, 1984 to tl~e date of substantial completion (?) It wa~ brought to the Board's attention that the area behind Town Hall is being used for a "dump area" by the contractor. The Board asked Lisa to see what can be done about cleaning up this area. David Swenson - Moody St. Complaint The Board heard complaints from David Swenson regarding a problem with a car backing up on his lawn. The Board informed Mr. Swenson that he should communicate with the Police Dept., and only involve the Board if the Police Dept. fails to respond satisfactorily to a "bona fide" complaint (valid infraction of the law). Winter Parkinc. I Ban The Board voted unanimously to set the parking ban for all night parking (midnight to 6 A.M.) during December, January, February and March, Streetls to be exempted: Beverly St., Stonington St., and Saunders St. (one siete only) Resicjnation of Feli~i~ Elias - Conservation Commission The Board received the resignation of Felicia Elias from the Conservation Commission, citing much out of state travelling and increased business responsiblities to continue in her capacity as a member of the Conservation Commission. The Board voted to send Ms. Elias a letter, thanking ;her for her service to the community.