HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-02-03 Board of Selectmen Minutes The Board held their reguiar meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles
A. Salisbury, John W. Graham,Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy. The
warrant was approved as submitted.
Balanced Growth Steerin Committee: Planni~
The Growth Committee recommended'the hiring of Connery A~sociates to develop a growth management
plan for the Town of North Andover. The Board voted unanimously to awagd.~he contract to
Connery Associates for the development of a growth managemer~plan for the Town of North Andover
at a fee not to exceed $30,000. The Board noted should an additional $30,000 become available
either through a grant or town meeting action, the contract could be extended to include a
wider scope of services. .
~uestions on Ballot
The Board reviewd the issue of placing certain questions on the March 3rd ballot to overrid
Prop 2½'or to exempt bond issues. Executive Secretary, Keith Bergman reported that it take:
a 2/3 majority vote to approve a dollar amount greater than 2½% of the taxes assessed in th,
preceedlng fiscal year, and that an'affirmative vote by 4 members is necessary to place the
question on the ballot. Francia Ltndon, Chairman of the Advisory Board reported that her-
committee voted 4-1 not to place such questions on the ballot. Much discussion took Place on
the matter of overriding 2~. All Boardmembers felt that not enough infdrmation was available on
what the three capital projects will ultimately cost. Upon a motion by GRaham, seconded by
Crouch, it was voted unanimously not to include a question-to override proposition 2½ on the
March ballot.
Contract for Printing of 1985 Annual Town Re~
Executive Secretary Keith Bergman reported that two bids were received for the pr/ting of the
1985 Annual Town Report - Naiman Press and Town Printing. Upon~a motion by Smith, seconded by
Crouch, it was voted unanimously to award ~he printing of the 1985 Annual Town Report to Town
Printing at a price of $25.89 per page, the low bidder.
Blind Drivewa Si n on Johnson Street
The Board approved the request of MRS..& Mrs. Henry for a~"Blind Driveway" sign on Johnson Street,
approximately 50 ft. south of M-ill Rd.
Nort__~h Parish Church Req~
The Board unanimously approved the request of Joseph Batal td conduct a 150th anniversary
celebration on the Common on Saturday, May 31, 1986, and to notify the Police and Fire Depts;
of the anticipated closing off of a portion of Mass. Ave.
~e~e.~. S eed~n Problems
Selectman Smith reported on complaints of speeding problems along Boxfordand moved to request
the DPW to conduct a survey for posting, seconded by Graham, so voted unanimously.
Lower Main~
The Boa-'~ discussed eorrespondencerece~ved from Mass. DPW guaranteeing the repair and/Or restor-
ation of any future problems with the'Urban Systems Project. The Board took exception with the
guarantee w~thin a reasonable time, instead of for $ years, as was agreed to previously. Upon a
motfonlby Selectman Smith, it was voted to resond to'DPW and ask for verification of the $ year
guarantee.
Boiler
Selectman Bahrawy brought.~to the Board's attention, complaints from town hall workers about too
much or too little heat. Executive Secretary Kefth Bergman briefly explained about problems
with the newly-installed boiler~. The Board instructed Keith to obtain a second opinion and
report back.
John Manning, Dog Officer appeared before the Board to request maintaining posession of the Dog
Officer's car after midnight. After.Mr. Manning's report that he has gone out on calls on
after midnight and on Sundays, the Board reminded him that he is not authori~ed to work during
those hours. Executive Secretary Keith Bergman also reminded the Board that if this request is
approved, the same $3 principle would be applied for tax purposes When an employee uses a town
vehicle for commuting:. Upon a motion by Selectman Smith, it was' voted to take the matter
under advisement and discuss on February 10th.
LICENSING COMMISSIONSERS
Re_equest to Transfer: Loft Restaurant
A public hearing was held on this date upon~the request to transfer the all alcoholic beverage
license of the Loft Restaurant, Richard Lamatttna, Paul Cass/dy, Paul Davis, to The Loft, Inc.,
Richard Lamattina, Paul Davis. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded, by Salisbury, it was voted
unanimously to approve the transfer as stated, and forward to the ABCC for approval.
Her.____man Hurwttz: Or~
The Board reviewed the request of Mr. Hurwttz, 12 Shute Path, Newton, to conduct a one day rug
sale on Pebruary 10th at the VFW. Mr. Hurwitz stated that the rugs are used rugs and are truckee
in to the sale, with approximatley 100 rugs stored at the facility prior to the sale. The Board
:reviewed the matter of these types of transient vendors'not paying property taxes to the communit
and, the issue of unfair'competitive practices for town s. Upon a mot by