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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-09-29 Board of Selectmen Minutes!~st Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day Chief Dolan reported that the first collection day is scheduled for Saturday, October 4th at Merrimack College with acces by way of Elm St. in conjunction with the Town of Andover; with both communities providing fire and EMT services. He added that an educational and informative video will be broadcast on cable 2-3 times per week prior to the event; and that the program is being administered by the MVPC. The Board voted unanimously to support the program and offer thanks to all involved. Appt. to Local Arts Council The Board voted unanimously to appoint Karen Fitzgerald, 617 Sharpner's Pond Rd. to the Local Arts Council for a cwo year term. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purposes of discussing collective bargaining and complaint against a public officer. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Peddler's License Request: Boy Scout Troop 81 As there was not representation from Troop 81, the Board voted to table the request to October 6th Merrimack College: One Day Liquor Request The Board voted to approved the one day all alcoholic request for Freshman Parents Weekend on October 4th and to check with insurance company to see if authorizing pol//~eco~era~ is permitted. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary *********************************** Clerk Septmeher 29, 1986 The Board held a special meeting on this date for the purposes of interviewing a town manager candidate, Paul D. Sharon of Lombard, Illinois. Ail members present. Bids. Dept. Secretarial Opening The Board voted to schedule interviews with the two applicants for Thursday, October 2nd at 10am. Town Accountant Town Treasurer, James Dewhirst reported on recruitment of a temporary Town Accountant and recom- mended that the Board hire Domenic Mazzio as consultant for $30 per hour to close out FY 86 ledgers and prepare FY 87 ledgers as well as preparation of Schedule A. Mr. Dewhirst added that it should take Mr. Mazzio approximately 4-6 weeks to accomplish this task, and further recommended that the Board advertise the postion. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch voted 4-1(Bahrawy opposed) to authorize employment of Mr. Mazzio at a cost of $30 per hour. and to advertise the position in the Boston GLobe with the salary. Retirement Policy The Baord voted to institute a new policy of awarding certificate of retirement to individuals retiring with over 25 years of service with the Town. AT&T's 30th Anniversary , The Board voted to send a letter of congratulations on their 30th anniversary and warm thanks for the.picture. Christmas Wreaths The Board voted to authorize the purchase of wreaths under Article 60 of the 1986 ATM. Odor: Greater Lawrence Sanitary District Selectman Crouch reported on noxious odors caused by the treatment facility and requested that the Board send a strong letter asking for immediate action to correct the problem. NESWC Traffic The Board discussed truck traffic along Rte. 125 and voted to authorize Town Treasurer, James Dewhirst to meet with NESWC Exec. Director Jerry Hopcroft and Chief S~llivan to cos up with a plan to enforce and regulate the traffic.~/ //~/~/~,/~//~ / Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ************************* ._~~~' Clerk October 2, 1986 The Board held a special meeting on this date with all members present to interview a town manager candidate Rodney Irwin. North East Solvents Contract The Board voted to execute the contract to provide services at the first annual household waste collection day on October 4th, subject to Chairman Salisbury's discussion with Town Counsel for clarification; and to execute the grant agreement for payment to the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission in connection with this program. Secretarial Vacancy: Building Department Christine Smith reported on interviews conducted with two applicants for the vacancy, one applicant refused to take a dictation-typing test. Chairman wait for the Town Manager's decision. Catherine J. *********~ that appt.