HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-10-28 Board of Selectmen MinutesOctober 21, 1985
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Class II Lic~tion Hearing.' Eastern Technologies, Ltd.
A public hearing was scheduled for this date on the application of Eastern Technologies, Ltd.
for a Class II license. Mr. G. Shepard Bingham noted that the purpose of the license
would be to permit Eastern Technologies to retain dealer's plates and to effect the name
change at the ROMV. Mr. Bingham added that the plates would be used to transport the
thesis from the seller to the point of delivery. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by
Salisbury, it was voted to grant.
The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session to discuss: collective bargaining,
and pending' litigation.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary *****************************--, I
October 28, 1985 -. · '' ' ..... ~'~- ~" ' ' '
The Board held their regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Chris-
tine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey..A% Bahrawy; Executive'Secretary,
Ketth'A. Bergman. Th~ warrant .was approved as submitted.
Ratification of Library Professionals Union Contract
Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Graham, it was voted unanimously to ratify the contract
on behalf of the Town of North Andover.
Conservation Restriction:. Potter Estate
The Board met with Sanford Matathia of the law firm of Rackemann, Sawyer, & Brewster, and
Mr. Sax, property owner, on the request to approve a conservation restriction on approximately
3.03 acres of land located at 400 Great Pond Rd., such restriction to be held by the Essex
County Greenbelt Association, Inc. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, it was voted
unanimously to approve the conservation restriction as submitted.
Downtown Parking: Highway Surveyor
Bud Cyr reviewed the~issue of parking in-the vicinity of Bonelli!s package store, and
suggested that perhaps 6 Or 7 spaces could be added. The Board voted to table further
discussion until the next meeting.
ABC Bus Company: Tank Removal
Fire :Chief Dolan reported that three firms will be submitting quotes on the removal of
the tanks. The Board voted to 'table this item until the next meeting, and review the
matter with town'counsel in the meantime.
Seasonal Decorations Committee Report
Carrie Crouch, Chairman of the Seasonal Decorations Committee, reported on that committee's
activttes: Mass. Electric requests that the Board hold them harmless for any claims.result
from the lights, and that w~itten opinion is being forwarded from our insurance carrier as
to whether our liability policy will cover the Town in this instance, or whether a bond is
necessary. Ms. Crouch further reported that the lights-are scheduled ~o be put up on the
trees on November 24, and will be lit from 4:30 to 10:00 p.m.
Salem St. Runoff Problem: Mr. Racetta
Henry Fink of the Conservation Commission reported that developer, Mr. Jones, has offered
to pay the Town $2,500 for the installation of a catch basin at the base of the two driveways,
providedhe is released from further 1/ability. Selectman Bahrawy suggested that the Board
be included as a third party in the agreement, and to have counsel redraft this release
before accepting it. Upon a motion by Crouch, it was voted unanimously to accept these
funds and place in C.88, permitting the Highway Surveyor to correct the problem.
Watershed Committee
The Board voted to invite the Watershed Committee to the November 4th meeting for an
activities update.
Board of Public Works
The Board voted to invite the Board of Public Works tO the November 4th meeting to
discuss water quality.
~ilson's Corner
.Selectma~ ~ahrawy raised for discussion, the issue of traffic'proble~s~at th~ intersec~ion
of Rte."l14/125. No action tak%n. ·
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Board voted unanimously to go into executive sesssion to discuss pending litigation.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ***********************
Clerk