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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-04-01 Board of Selectmen MinutesMarch 25,1985 continued should be amended to allow for the department of Public Works and Planning Bd. to appoint the Superintendent and Town Planner, respectively. The Board also voted to invite a member of the Advisory Bd. to the Committee. Zon~Board of Appeals -Appointment Upon.,a motion by Rams'seyBahrawy, the Board voted to appoint Walter F. Soule as a full member of the Zoning Bd. of Appeals, effective immediately to fill the unexpired term of Richard Trepanier, whose term expires in 1987. MIIA Insurance Dividend The Board received communication from MIIA that the Town will be receiving a dividend in the amount of $17,266. This represents a 19.23% savings and is due to our loss ratio, which is better than average. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Merr._._lmack Collar License Violations A public hearing was held on this date relative to alleged liquor license violations at Merrimack College on February 21, 1985 involving 5 persons under,the age of 20 years of age. The Board heard testimony from Officer Robert Quinn, which testimony was not disputed by Bruce Baker, Director of Student Activities. Merrimcak College's policy was reviewed and the Board felt that there was difficulty in assessing where the sale takes place (i.e, at the door, whet the I.D's are checked.and~the..blackwritsband, is issued; at the cash area where the money exchanges han~s; or at the bar where the beer is served). Although the Board felt that it~.would be difficult to control this system.due to the size of the crowd, and the fact that some kids can just pick up a beer from the table and drink it if they are underaged, Bruce Baker stressed that this had been the most effective system to date. Mr. Baker added that when the drinking age goes up to 21 this year, some changes will be taking place as a lower percentage of the student will be of age to drink, and announced that a system will be in place soon which acts like a bank card for entrance into a function, thereby cutting dow~ on the use of fake I.D.'s. Upon a motion by John. Graham, seconded by Christine the Board voted to suspend the Special Club License at the Last Class. Pub for 7 consecutive days, commencing on April 8 through April 14, 1985. The motion carried 3-2; Graham, Smith, Crouch in favor; Bahrawy and Salisbury~opposed. Unde~und Fuel Storage-ABC Buc Company The Board approved the application of Charles Carroll to store 40,000 gallons of fuel under- ground at 1175 Turnpike St. Catherir~J. Foley, Secretary *********************__ The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Note: Selectman Salisbury did not arrive until 8:35. Chairman Christine M. Smith, Jphn W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsay A.-Bahrawy,.and Executive Secretary Keith A. Bergman. The minutes and warrant were approved with correction. IDFA - Bud Realt~Trus~ The Board approved a $1,250,000 bond for Bud Realty Trust, for the acquisition of 4 acres of land in the North~Andover Business Park and construotion_ofa 25,000 square foot facility for the wharehousing of office=modular partitions and furniture. *Smith,'Graham, Crouch, in favor; Bahrawy abstaining; Salisbury~not present. Local Arts Council The Board accepted with regret the resignation of Susan Rand effective May 15, 1985 due to a move to another state. Upon a motion by Graham, it~was voted unanimously to appoint Olga Barnett, Scott Duncan, Suzanne Hamlett, and Anne Low to the Local Arts Council effective immediately. The Board w/ll continue to accept applications to this comau[tree. ~ofntment Executive Secretary,'Keith Bergman reported on discussions with Civil Service relative to Emilio Flores' status and the options for the Board to persue. Since Mr. Flores has requested 90 days to lose weight for entrance into the academy, the Board can request 90 days extension on the open position. However, no otherlrequtsitions will be honored during that time, disallowing an appointment to fill John.Lannt's position. Selectman Graham requested that the Exeo. Secretary solicit the support of Rep. Hermann and Senator Costello in dealing w/th Civil Service in this matter. Tabled until report is available from Keith. NESWC Keith Bergman reported on a meeting with Mayor Ryan of Haverhill relative to the truck traffic route to the facility, noting that there appears to be a standoff and lit/gat/on may result in this matter. In addition, a meeting has been scheduled for a tour of the facility w/th the Executive Committee for Saturday, th~6th, tentative.