HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-09-09 Board of Selectmen Minutes...4~'~'-C Seotember 9, 1985
The Board held their regular meeting on tthis'date with 4 members present: John W. Graham
acting Chairman, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; and Executive
Secretary, Keith A. Bergman. The minutes and warrant were approved by a 3-1 (Crouch abstaining)
vote. The last three interviews for Balanced Growth Steering Committee were conducted.
Redrawing of Precinct Boundaries
The Board met with the Board of Registrars and reviewed their proposal to redraw the precinct
boundaries, thereby creating a 6th precinct - all with an average population of 3,280. Upon
a motion by Sel%ctman Salisbury, seconded by' Selectman B~hrawy~ it was ~ted ~nanimously to
approve the plah as submitted and submit it to the Secretary of State for approval.
Removal/Relocation Main S~reet Telephone.Booth
Fire Chief Bill Dolam and merchant, Mal Norwood met with the Board to discuss the possible
removal of the telephone booth between the fire station and Mal's Barber Shop. Problems
with parking, litter, and loitering were cited. Carrie Crouch, spokesperson for :he
Main Street Merchants requested that the Board leave the telephone where it is and step
up police patrols in that area. Upon a motion by Selectman Crouch, seconded by Selectman
Salisbury, it was voted to inform the police chief of cars improperly parked in the vicinity
of the fire station, and request his immediate.cooperation. 3-1 (Graham opposed).
"lgth Century Day on the Common"
Upon a motion by Selectman Bahrawy, seconded by Selectman Crouch, it was voted unanimously to
approve the request of the North Andover Historical Society for permission to block off a
portion of Mass. Ave. on Sunday, September 15th from 11:00 to 4:00.
Report on Motor Vehicle Violations: Police Departmen~
Pursuant to the Board's request, Police Chief Sullivan reported on motor vehicle violations
during the first week of school, citing 57 violations. Selectman Graham noted that areas
requested to be given special attention, such as Johnson St., Chestnut St., Hillside Rd.,
did not appear to be listed.
Middlesex St./Waverly Rd. Stop Si~n
North Andover resident, Mrs. Duxbury, expressed concern over.reversing the stop sign at this
location, fearing that Waverly Rd. will become an area for speeding. Upon a motion by
Selectman Bahrawy, seconded by Selectman Crouch, it was voted unanimously to submit a letter
to DPW requesting a four way stop sign, citing particular emphasis om leaving Waverly Rd.
wide opemfor speeding.
Dan Griffin: NESWC Access Rd,
North Andover resident, Dan Griffin reviewed communication between himself and Senator
Costello on the matter of an access rd. from the Rte. 125 connector to the facility. The
Board thanked Mr. Griffin for his concern and assistance, and assured him that the Board
is rewiewing this issue also.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
Fuel Stora~eApplication: Designer Homes
A public hearing was held_on.:~his date upon the application of Designer Homes to store 4,000
gallons of heating oil undergraound on lot #72 Bear Hill. Fire Chief Dolan recommended against
the issuance of this license as he finds it to be an excessive amount for home use, and par-
ticularly on Bear Hill where run-off problems are know~to occur. Upon a motion by Selectman
Bahrawy, seconded by Selectman Graham, it was voted unanimously to deny the application.
Taxi Application: Martin Kurkjian
A public hearing was held on this date upon the application.of Martin KurkJian to operate a
taxi service within the Tow~a of North Andover (transfer of North Andover Checkered Taxi, d/b/a
Edw. Provista). Police Chief Sullivan recommended against the issuance of this license as
Mr. KurkJian's criminal record is not'suitable...Mr.~Kurkjian indicated that he would release
the information contained in his criminal record, in order to enable the Board to act on this
application. Upon a motion by Selectman Bahrawy, seconded by Selectman Graham, it was voted
to postpone the hearing for two weeks provided Mr. Kurkjtan releases this information to the
Board.
TheBoard voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss a) MGL C.61A; b) litiga-
tion: D. Green case.
Catherin~' J. Hicks, Secretary **************************