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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-08-11 Board of Selectmen Minutes~ 11, 1986 The Board held a regular 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 presented. The minutes of 7/2/86 and 7/14/86 were approved unani- mously and minutes of 7/28 were approved with Crouch abstaining; the minutes of 7/31/86 were approved subject to correction. Executive Session The Board voted unanimously to go into execuitve session to hear complaints against a public officer; to consider disciplining.a public officer. Voted: 4-1(Smith opposed) to uphold,'the Police Chief's 5 day suspension and to suspend police officer John Leone immediately through December 2, 1986, with a review on December 1, 1986J Public Hearin s: New En land Tel & Mass. Electric Mass. Electric: one pole on Turnpike Street. -Ted to approve unanimously subject to special permit and polic officer. New England Telephone: 15 ft. of buried cable on Boxford St. Voted to approve unanimously subject to a special permit and a police officer. P__~D Hear~ Davis and Furber Access Road A public hearing was conducted on this da%e on the application for a Public Works Economic Development Grant for the purposes of funding the design and'construction of an access road for the Davis and Furber complex. Rom Pastors, consultant reported that the application is in the amount of $345,000 with another $165,000 to be contributed from private sources. He added that word omwhether the grant has been awarded to North Andover will be known about the end of September, and that construction management can be paid for out of the grant, but administrat costs cannot. Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously to authorize the submission of a grant application to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Transportation and Construction for funding through.the Public Works Economic Development Program to engineer and construct the Sutton Street Connector. The Board also voted to take up consideration of the administration of the grant in late September if awarded. Cleri.~cal Union Grievance: Anna Foster The Board took up consideration of the Step III grievance of Anna Foster concerning longevity payments, which was denied by the Executive Secretary at the Step II level. Ma. Foster claims that she should be paid longevity at the 25 year rate as she had been prior to the uhion contract. Labor Counsel, Dena Rosenkrantz suggested that'.the Board consider whether the union would support setting her aside from the union contract in this regard. The Board voted to authorize Dena to review this grievance with the union in schedule it for action at the August 25th meeting. 4th ofJu___~y_Celebration Chairman Salisbury suggested establishing a committee to review pdlicy surrounding the 4th of July festivities~and to bring forth, recommendations for the Board's approval. Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to appoint the Police Chief, a representative of the VFW, and authorize each board member to nominate a representative at the August 25t~ meeting. BulgerAnimal Hos~tal The Board reviewed ~gerAnimal Hospital's proposal for animal control services. Selectman Graham took exception ~th the highscost mo implement this ,proposal,being,,equivatentatd ab~utl t~mmgdog~dffice~,posi~i~n, whickl:he ~Board~kad,,~eviously agree~ was-mo~,waz~anted. Animal Inspector, Robert Atwo0d urged the Board t,~, continue under the present system and construct a dog pound for the Town. The~Board voted'to a~thorize Selectman Bahrawy to mediate discuss between the Police Chief and Bulger's and. bring back a proposal for action. Town ~ Chairman Salisbury reported that negotiations with Merle Strousse have not panned out. Upon a mo:ion by Graham, seconded by Crouch, defeated 2-3 (Bahrawy, Smith, Salisbury opposed) to ,authorize Dick Bennett, consultant to provide outside candidates for the interim Executive Secretary/Town Manager position. Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Smith,~voted 3-2 (Crouch, Graham opposed) to offer the position to Town Treasurer at a compensation from the Selectmen's Salaries account of $160 per week. Water Upda~e Selectman Smith reported that Civil Defense feels.that the water buffaloes are medically certifiable but.that final ok is forthcoming from DEQE; that Supt. Borgesi will take direction from his Board only; and that interconnection will be available shortly at the YMCA on R~e. 133. Ms. Smith added that while the interconnection is helpful, it is not the best location due to the frequesnt occurence of traffic accidents at Rte. lld/Rte. 133. Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Bahrawy, voted unanimously to authorize Selectman Smith to follow up with DEQE for approval.of the water tanks. SalaryIncre__ase. for Mini-Bus Driver Selectman Smith reported that the--~lerical/Custodial Union has agreed to increase the salary of the bus driver to $7 per hour.' Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted 4-1 (Bahrawy opposed) to authorize advertisement of the position at $7 per hour. Restricted Parking:Main St. Pursuant to Selectman.Smit~Ws report of parking violations, the Board voted to request i se.