HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-16 Board of Selectmen Minutes574October 16, 1985
The Board held their regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Christine
M. Smith, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsay A. Bahrawy; Exec. Secretary, Keith A.
Berg~an. Selectman John Graham was out of Town on business. The warrant was approved as
submitted.
Ratification of Clerical/Custodial Union Contract
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, it was voted unanimously to authorize Highway
Surveyor, Bud Cyr, to pursue acquisition of property on Campbell Rd.and Forest St. for the
purposes of street widengin, and to solicit the assistance of town counsel, if needed, and to
come back before the Board at a future date.
Merrimack River Boat Ramp
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, it was voted unanimously to authorize Kimball...
Chase Engineers to proceed with the proeJct at a figure not to exceed $11,000,.with mindfulB
emphasis on puboic access, and subject to completion in a timely fashion. I
Lower Main Street Parktn~ Issues
Executive Secretary Keith Bergman reported on a meeting with merchants in the lower Main St.
area and areas where public parking might be made available. Kei~h suggested communicating with
certain merchants in the area for their assistance in making temporary parking available.
Mr. Crane, business owner, suggested moving the fence at the Bradstreet School back several feet
to accomodate angular parking in Bonnelli's lot. Keith also reported that efforts are being made
to contact the B & M railroad for a permanent easement for construction of a parking facility.
Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to authorize Highway
Surveyor, Bud Cyr to.investigate the possibility of a parking arrangement with Mr. Bonnelli,
and bring it back to the Board for future consideration.
Lake Cochlchewick: Bill for Services
The Board voted to authorize payment of $435.61 to IEP, Inc. of Northboro for services rendered
during the month of August in connection with the Lake Management Plan, from Article 11 of the
1985 Annual Town Meeting.
Curb Cut on Rte. 125: Willows Tach BH=kk
John James of the Planning Bd. reported that his Hoard voted unanimously to reqeust that the
Selectmen unanimously petition the Mass. DPW to grant a curb out to Rte. 125 from the Willows
Tach Park. The Board noted correspondence from counsel representing Mabel Stamp, owner of
St. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, it was voted 3-1(Smith abstaining) to set a
public hearing on the matter for NOv. 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Issuance of RFP for INdependent Insurance Study
The Board voted~.unanimously to issue a request for proposals for an independent insurance
consultant, in accordance with Article 62 of the 1985 annual town meeting.
Establishment of a 28 Day Work Period for Police & Fir,
Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to establish a 28 day
work period for police and fire personnel, in conformance with the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Town of Hamilton: NESWC Truck Traffic Route
The Board received correspondence from Hamlltion requesting approval of a specified route to the
NESWC facility. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to
advise the Town of Hamilton to enter the facility by way of the northern end of Rte. 125 by
whatever route they so choose.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Transfer Request: Sword & Shield to B&ijin~
A public hearing was held on this date on;the application to transfer the Restaurant Ail
license of the Sword & Shield Restaurant at 1250'Osgood~St. to BeiJing Restaurant, Inc. Fire
Chief Dolan noted that they have not been contacted as to their construction plans for inspection
Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Smith, it was votee to issue the license subject to the'
approval of the Fire Dept., and subject to the ABCC approval.
One Day License Request: Scarlet Knights Sportswason
The Hoard unanimously approved the request to hold a Las Vegas night on November 16 at the
North Andover' Community Center,' and to waive the fee.
Embassy Auctioneers: One Day Peddlar's License
The Hoard approved the reqeust of Embassy Auctioneers of Tarzana, California to hold a rug sale
on October 19, 1985 at the VFW. . ~/,~
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary****************************~~ Clerk