HomeMy WebLinkAbout1986-11-03 Board of Selectmen MinutesNovember 3, 1986 Continued
Town Accountant Position 7:~
The Board discussed receipt of applictions in response to an advertisement in the Boston Globe.
A motion by Smith to interview all six candidates was defeated 2-3(Salisbury, Crouch and Graham
opposed). Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Crouch, voted 3-2(Smlth, Bahrawy opposed) to
interview candidates Boyce and Wiacek on December 1.
Retirement of Police Chief
The Board acknowledged receipt of the intention of Chief Edward Sullivan to retire as Police
Chief on December 5, and his recommendation to appoint Richard Stanley as Acting Chief.
Upon a motion by Graham, seconded by Crouch, voted 4-1(Bahrawy opposed) to interview both
lieutenants on December 1.
~aAnimal/Parking Control Officer
~cting Town Manager Raymond Holland presented a proposal for a full time position incorporating
~oth animal control services with clerical assistance at a proposed salary of $14,000-$16,000.
Mr. Holland added that the position would not be a union position unless the incumbent petitions
the union for inclusion, and also added that the hours of work would need to be more clearly
defined.
Return of the Buffaloes
Chairman .Salisbury reported that the water buffaloes will be returned to the National Guard on
November 7th due to the threat of freezing, and suggested a letter of thanks be sent as well
as public notice.
Mill Rd.
Receipt 7of a petition to make Mill Rd. a two way was acknowledged. Selectmen Graham requested
that the Police Chief provide the Board with a traffic oount in the area to see if the one way
signs are effective.
Actin8 Town Manager
Board members expressed sincere thanks for a Job well done by Acting Town Manager Raymond
for his se'rvices through November 3rd.
collective bargaining.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary************************ -c- ' ~ "' Clerk
November 10, 1986
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with 4 members present: Chairman Charles A.
Salisbur~, John W. Graham, Kenneth C. Crouch, and Ramsey Bahrawy.
Public Hearin$: New England Telephone
The Board unanimously approved a petition to install one pole and primary cable on Osgood St.
at Orchard Hill Rd.
CDAG Administration Bid
The Board reviewed a sole bid for the administration of the CDAG program from Ronald Pastor*,
at am upset cost of $17,000. .Some members questioned the limited scope of the bid, and it
was voted to invite the bidder to the next meeting to answer some questions concerning the bid.
FY 88 Bud~etPolicy Statement
The Board reviewed the substance of a policy statement as called for by the Town of North
Amdover Charter section 9-2-3. Chairman Salisbury suggested that the~Board formulate some
ideas and discuss them with the School Committee. The following priorities were established
for the disbursement of a surplus or a deficit: 1) water, 2) charter implementation, 3) leavin
$200,000 in available fundsf 4) operating budgets to maintain essential services 5) capital
improvements. Board voted to continue discussion to November 17.
4th of July Celebration Review Committee Report
The Board discussed a report from the Committee which establishes guidelines for future cele-
Ibrations. As the Board had several questions, it was voted to invite the Committee to the
INovember 17th meeting.
Water Availability
A complaint from a customer of the Merrimack Valley Motor Inn was reviewed, and upon a motion
by Graham, seconded by Crouch, voted unanimously to ask town counsel if the Town has any
responsibility or liability for private establishments not making drinking water available,
and to request a report from the Board of Health.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
Request to Increase Fuel Storage
A hearing was held on the application of Daniel DeBruyckere to increase the fuel storage
capacity at 200 Sutton St. from 15,000 to 30,000 gallons. Fire Chief Dolan's report was read
which suggested that the applicant would need to file for a determination of the Conservation
Commission. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted unanimously to grant subject to
the Conservation Commission's approval and Fire Dept. approval.
Catherine J. n~c~s, Secretary *****************************
Clerk