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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-04-14 Board of Selectmen MinutesNewEngland Tel/Mass. Electric Petition Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Bahrawy, it was voted unanimously to approve a petition to install 8 poles on Dale St. to service a residential development, subject to a special permit and one police officer being present. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Bahrawy, it was voted unanimously to approve a petition to install underground conduit on Boston St. to service Old Cart Way, subject to a special permit and a police officer, and to be sure that the telephone pole where the connection is to be made is far enouEh off the street. Street Adjudications A public hearing was held on this date to see if the Board'will vote to lay out the following streets as public ways: Crossbow Lane and Sharpner's Pond Rd. from Rte. 114 to the centerline of Salem St. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously' to lay out Crossbow Lane as a public way. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Smith, unanimously to lay out a portion of Sharpner's Pond Rd. Discontinuance of Phillips Brooks Rd./Merrill St. The Board discussed with abutters objection to the discontinuance article as proposed by the Pendak family, claiming that their land would be land-locked if this proposal is voted favorably. Abutters noted thai'Merrill Street runs directly under the Pendak house, but Phillips Brooks Rd, runs alomgside the house (side yard). Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, it was voted unanimously to take no action on a~recommendation at this time, but to forward the minutes of this discussion to the Planuing Bd. so that they may be prepared to comment at town meeting floor Appointment of Gr. Lawrence Sanitary District R~presentative The Board reviewed the reappointment of William Finneran as 'the Town's representative to the Sanitary District for a three year term. Exeo. Secretary Keith Bergman suggested that the Board might want to consider appointing the DPW Director when on board to serve in this capacity. Mr. George ogJected to this proposal, citing conflict of interest problems where the budget is concerned. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, it was voted unanimously to appoint Mr. Finneran to another 3 year term to expire in February, 1989. Selectman Smith questioned the proposal to bring in sludge from other communities. Mr. George responded that an alternate system is proposed to take solid sludge to a .transfer station, but is on%y preliminary and if found too objectionable, they will not oot~tnue with it. Retirement Of Veterans' Asent Exec. Secretary reported on the resignation and retirement of William Emmett as the Town of North Andover/Boxford Veterans Agent, effective May 5, 1986. Chairman Salisbury suggested that this might be a good time to combine this position with aubthercommunity. Exec. Secretary Bergman reported that the Town of Andover would welcome discussion of.this nature. Upona motion by Smith, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously to accept the resignation with regret and schedule discussion Of-alternatives for the 22nd. Traffio Safety Recommendations The Board reviewed the recommendation of Chief Sullivan not to place a "blind driveway" sign on Boston Street,'as requested by a resident. Chief Sullivan reported that no sign is needed at this location and has so informed resident. NESWC Tour The Board voted to resehedule a tour of the facility for April 24th at 7:30 p.m. Relocation of Town Meeting Chairman Charles Salisbury suggested that the: meeting~be convened at,the High-School gymnasium on Monday evening, as a "trial.run". LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Herman Hurwitz: One Day Auction (Transient Vendor's License Application) The Board unafiimously approved the request of Herman Hurwitz, 12 Shuts ~Patch, Newton Centre, MA for a transient vendor s license on April 20th ~t the VFW.~/ /~,-'~ ~-- Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ******************************/~w~,**~/~~ Clerk April 17, 1986 The Board held a special meeting on this date for the purposes of 1986 Annual Town Meeting review. Present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, John W. Graham, Christine M. Smith, and Ramsey A. B~hrawy; Executive Secretary, Keith A. Bergman. Selectman Crouch was not presentl IDFA: Cash Energy Complex Mark Henry met with the Board to further review the proposal for a $3.5 million MIFA bond for this project. Mr. Henry reported that the scope.of the project was reduced to exclude the Yellow Freight property and a portion of the drainage. Exec. Secretary Keith Bergman reported that the Development Committee has not reviewed the application, and'that their main concern is whether this proposal will interfere with the access road; adding that they wish to see the access road progress first before this proposal. Mr. Henry further reported that tenancy is not a problem because 5 of the 6 proposed tenants are presently tenants, and added that he will abide by the Town's plans for drainage for the access road.