HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-02-23 Board of Selectmen MinutesFeb~ua,ry 23, 1987 continuad
Ozone Generator Operation
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported on a recent problem with a failed ozone generator. It was
reported that while it was down, water was ~aksn from the Town of Andover for 1/½ days while it
was being repaired. He added that thin activity did not increase coliform counts.
Selectman Crouch
Selectman Ken Crouch made a brief statement to the Board in light of the upcoming el~otion, and
conveying his thanks and appreciation for the Board's cooperation.
March 9, 1987
The Board held a regular masting on this date with 4 members present:
Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Ramsey A. Bahrawy;
Sharon. Selectman Kenneth Crouch away on vacation.
Chairman John W.
Town Manager Paul D.
The minutes of February 2 as submitted, and February 17th with change, were approved.
Mass. Electric Petitions
The Board approved the petition of Mass. Electric to install one pole on Turnpike St. at Sullivan
St., subject to a special permit and police officer being present, to service Laurentlno Co.
The Board approved the petition of Mas~ Electric to install on pole on South Bradford Street subJec
to a special permit and a police officer, to provide service to a chlorination station.. Selectman
Salisbury questioned the purpose of the chlorination station at this location; Town Manager Paul
Sharon to report back.
Appointment of Town Accountant
Board members reported on the reference checks of the three finalists, with Selectman Bahrawy
reporting that the recommendations on Mr. Mourey were not desirable. Upon a motion by Salisbury,
seconded by Bahrawy voted unanimously to authorize the Chairman to enter into negotiations with
Mr. Anthony with a salary expectation in the $35,000 range.
Goals and Objective for 1987
Chairman Graham opened discussion stating that in the new role of policy makers spelled out by the
Charter, the Board should be considering some goals~and objectives for 1987, to serve as a guide-
line for the Town Manager. Items brought up for consideration worst.financial planning,
growth planning with a-5 yearplan and a 10 year plan, water treatment f~cility, improved
communications, improved prephredness for annual town meeting and better communications with
the School Committee, thorough*review of the water situation, general operations review to
include moving the Town Manager's office from the basement level and implementation of'a central-
ized phone system. The Board voted to bring 3to5 items back for further discussion on the March
23rd agenda.
Appointment of Constitutional Bicentennial Committee
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported on the interest of two people.to serve on the committee and
suggested that 5 members would be a good number. Mr. Sharon further suggested that there may be
someone who worked on the 1976 Bicentennial Committee who might be interested and may have some
good ideas. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Salisbury, voted unanimously to appoint Kevin
Donovan and Mark DiSalvo, and to advertise for additional applicants and discuss those appoint-
ments on the March 23rd agenda.
Town Manaser Appointments
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that he has reappointed incumbents Joseph Hermann to the Board
of Assessors and John Rizza to the Board of Health. Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Bahrawy,
voted unanimously to approve the aforementioned appointments.
Traffic: Request to Close Off Portion of Mass. Ave.
Upon a motion by Smith, seconded by Salisbury, voted unanimously to approve the request of the
Museum of American Textile History to close off Mass. Ave. from Osgood St. to Andover St. on
May 17th from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
The Board voted to notify the Parade Committee for the Lawrence event that at least three
people will be marching on March 22nd.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
One Day Liquor License Request: Merrimack College
The Board unanimously approved the request of Merrimack College for a one day license on April 25
and a two day license on June 5 and 6, both subject to verifying security measures with the Police
Chief.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ***************************** k ~;~i,~--~.
Clerk