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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-09 Board of Selectmen MinutesDecember 2, I985 continued ~7 Approval of Conservation Restriction: Potter Estate Subsequent to the Board's approval of the conservation restriction at their meeting on 0ctober 21, 1985, the Mass. Office of Conservation Services recommended clarifying language. Specifically, that language be inserted to 1) by excluding from the right to make improvements for wildlife management the right to erect buildings, barns, sheds, or other structures which might impair a scenic view; and 2) by providing the Essex County Greenbelt Association the right to enter the restriction area for the purpsoe of restoring the grass meadow presently existing, should this area become replaced with secondary tree growth. Upon a motion by Selectman Bahrawy, seconcsd by Selectman Graham, it was voted unanimously to approve the conservation restriction with the aforementioned revisions. Steer.Committee for a Balanced Growth Policy.. Plan: Joel Szabat, Chairman Joel Szabat, Chairman, reported o.n several of the committee's findings, and requested that the Board endorse a grant application to EOCD for a planning consultant, which must be submitted by December 13th. Mr. Sheldon Gilbert, a member of the SCBGPP will write the application, and the Committee requests an additional $30,000 in matching funds from the Town for this purpose. Upon a motion by Selectman Graham, seconded b~ Salisbury, it was voted 4-1(Bahrawy abstaining) to approve the application to EOCD for a planning consultant, and that the Board supports the Committee's request of $30,000 from the reserve fund to aid in the application by showing the committee's commitment to develop policies to manage growth in the Town. The Commitee also requested the Board's support for a request for an assistant planner at April town meeting. The Board voted to take this matter under advisement. Perambulation Selectman Salisbury suggested that the Board meet with the City of Lawrence to perambulate common boundary lines, and Chairman Smith remarked that the stone marker at WaverlyRd. needs to be uprighted. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Renewal Affidavits The Board approved the renewal of liquor licensed establishments for the 1986, pending the approval of the building and hsalth departments re: their annual inspections. One Day Liquor License Request: :nfinit Christmas Party The Board approved the request of Infinit, High St. for a one day all alcoholic license for December 14, 1985 with two police officers. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary *************************.*** Clerk December 9, 1985 TheBoard held their regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Christine M. Smith, John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsay A. Bahrawy. The The minutes and warrant were approved as submitted. Do~ OfficerInterviews > The Board held interviews for the position of D~g Officer with the following individuals: John Manning, Robert Janusz, and David Park. Applicants, Alan Gidley and VitoMilone withdrew their applications. Upon a motion by Selectman Crouch, seconded by Selectman Bahrawy, it was voted unanimously to request that the Police Dept. conduct a background check on the applicants and schedule the appointment for the December 16 meeting. Massachusetts Electric Comnanv/New England T~lenhone Petitions ~he Board approved the petition of Mass. Electric and New England Tel for two poles on Holt and direct buried cable on Dale St. at its intersection with Village Way (subject to special permit from Highway Department). North~Andover Board of Trade: "Holiday Eam__ily Nisht" Carrie Crouch, President of the North Andover Board of Trade was present to request that a ~ortion of Water St. (from its intersection with Main St. to its intersection with Merrimack be closed to through traffic on December 13 from 6:20 to 7:00 for "Holiday Family Night". The Board unanimously approved the request, pending the approval of Police and Fire Chiefs, and voted tO request that an on-duty police officer be dispatched to the area to direct traffic, if necessary. ,DPW Task Force of Local Government Advisor¥Committee The Board discussed a recent article in the Beacon that volunteers are being sought for a task force to meet with MDPW to discuss swifter resolution of traffic and safety problems. The Board voted to submit Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman's name for service on this task force. Executive Secretary's Salary Increase The Board reviewed a cost of living i~crease for Keith A. Bergman and voted 4-1(Bahrawy opposedl to give him a 6% increase, retroactive to October 1, 1985, with the understanding that it corrects any inequity and is the last raise prior to the expriration date of the contract (9-30-86). Note: Selectman Bahrawy wante~the retro to 4/1/85, w/ another increase on 4/1/86.