HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-12-19 Board of Selectmen MinutesDecember 16, 1985 continued
Vote to Cose To*m Hall on Christmas Eve
Upon a motion by Selectman Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, it was voted 4-1 (Graham opposed)
to close Tom Mall on Tueeday, December 24 al: Noon,
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
New Year's Eve
The Board voted 4-1(Bahrawy opposed) to permit all liquor licensed establishments (restaurants)
to stay open until 2:00 a.m. on January 1, 1986.
Messina's star Market: Request to Vary from Sunday Blue Laws
Nicholas Lembo, Manager~f Meesina's Star Market requested permission to open early on Sunday,
December 22, 1985. The Board tabled action on this item until Thursday, December 19, 1985.
December 19, 1985
Clerk
The Board held a special meeting o~ this date with all members present: Christine M. Smith,
John W. Graham, Charles A. salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, and Ramsey A. Bahra~mT; and Executive
Secretary, Keith A. Bergman.
IDFA: San-Leu Realty Trust (Messina's Shoppin8 Center)
The Board unanimously approved a $1.475 million industrial revenue bond for the Messina's
Shopping Center improvements. Lou Minnicucci, of MINC0 stated that the UDAG application was
not approved during the last round, but would be resubmitted for the next funding round, with
a deadline of January 15, 1986. The Board also noted receipt of correspondence from the
Downtowm Merchants Association and the North Andover Board of Trade in support of the applica-
tion.'
Charter Report Presentation
Representatives of the Charter Commission presented the final report of the Charter Commission.
The Board voted unanimously to order that the proposed charter be submitted to voters at the
M~rch 1986 Annual Town Election.
Warrant for Special Town Meeting: Request to Reopen
Board was in receipt of a reqeust of the Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative to
:eopen the warrant for the January 16, 1985 special town meeting for the submission of an
cle to accept S.13 of C.188 of the Acts of 1985. The Board voted unanimously to reopen and
close the warrant for the purpose of insertion of the aforementioned article.
Relcarification of·Vote to Close Town Hall
The Board had previously voted to close Town Hall at Noon on the 24th, but brought up for
discussion, which employees should be included in this noontime closing, as the original
vote'bas unclear. Since all the employees in the clerical/custodial union would not be treated
fairly with this action, the Board voted 5-0 to reverse its previous vote, and 4-0 (Graham
abstaining) to issue of statement to all departments that Town Hall will be open until 4:30
on the 24th.
Marry Spa~at: Davis and Furber Access Rd.
}{arty Spagat of Brickstone Properties requested that the Board send a letter to EOCD concerning
the CDAG and PWED applications for an access road. Mr. Spagat notes that E0CD will permit
Andover to resubmit its prior application for a CDAG application, provided the Town seeks
financing from two sources: CDAG - $475,000 (design and removal of overhead wires and sidewalk
improvements), and PWED - $550,000 ( for design and construction of the access road). The
Board voted to submit such a letter to EOCD.
Special Meetins on School Buildins Needs
The Board voted to invite Supt. Lesie Bernal to make a presentation on school building needs,
and discussion of the overall financial picture, to a special meeting scheduled for January 2,
1986, and to invite School Committee members.
Boston Hill Ski Area - Noise Complaints
Chairman Christine Smith noted receipt of complaints of noise relative to snow-making oF
at the Ski hill at early morning hours. The Board voted to refer the matter to Police Chief
Sullivan for his investigation and report.
Cath~rine J. Hicks, Secretary **************************** Clerk