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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-16 Board of Selectmen Minutes March 987 581 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with f members present: Chairman John W. Graham, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth Crouch and Ramsey Bahrawy; Selectman Smith absent due to illneas. Also present: Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. 4th of July Committee Presentation Joseph Scandore, member of the 4th of July Committee met with the Board and reviewed the Committee's proposal for the upcoming celebration, to include more activities for children and a redistribution of funds previously spent on the parade. The Committee proposes that the parade not be held this year and a mini parade for decorated carriages, bicycles, etc. for children. Mr. Scandore added ~hat fireworks will be held again by popular demand, and the no public drinking will be allowed on the common during the one day festival. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, voted unanimously to endorse the Com~ittee's activities and Ioffer support. ~Ma~s. Electric/New Ensland Telephone Co. . The Board unanimously approved the petition of Mass. mmflxNm~xEmg~xm~x~a~R~mma to install 1" conduit for a sewerage lift station on Dale St. The Board unanimously approved the petition of New England Telephone to install buried cable for a new subdivision at Village Woods. The Board unanimously approved the petition of New England Tel to install buried cable for a new subdivi- sion. All petitions subject to special permit and police officer. Appointment to Board of Public Works In accordance with thei.new Charter, Town Manager Paul Sharon requested that the Board support h~s appointment of Robert Scanlon to the Board of Public Works to replace Buddy Noble, whose term has expired. Mr. Sharon stated that Mr. Scanlon is an ideal candidate because of his inter- est in the Dept. of Public Works and is the kind of candidate that North Andover should be recruiting. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, voted 3-1 (Bahrawy opposed) to support the appointment, and to send a letter of appreciation to Mr. Noble. Preliminary Budset Discussion The Board reviewed some preliminary budget pro~ec~ons presented by the Town Manage~ which wac · reported as a basic maintenance budget. Mr. Sharon added that the school budget has not been reviwed. Some proposed revenue offsets include increasing building permit fees, and imposing an administrative fee for police details. DEQE Grant Agreement ~ona motion by Salisburyseconded by Crouch, voted unanimoumly to authorize the execution of the contract to receive up to $2.5 million for the water emergency. Poli~e Contract Upon a motion by Bahrawy, seconded by Crouch,. voted unanimously to authorize the ratification of the police union contract for 1986-1987. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Dunkin Donuts : The Licensing Commissioners took up consideration on the application of Dunkin Donutm for a common victualer license at 129 Main Street. Applicant Michael Quinn r~quested that the Board ~.ii permit his establishment to remain open for 24 hours. Some board members felt that a precedent would be set by permitting 24 hour activity. Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Graham, motion defeated 2-2 (Bahrawy and Crouch opposed) to grant the license without restrictions, ~ but subject to site plan review, and a review of the 24 hour operation at renewal time. Upon a i motion by Crouch, seconded by Graham, voted 3-1 (Salisbury opposed) to grant the license .sub, eot to site plan review, Board of Health Approval, and with a review after six months on i the hours; with permission to stay open until 1 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday and with an early opening of 5 a.m. Transfer of M~naser: Bei~in~ Upon a motion by Salisbury, seconded by Crouch, voted unanimously to approve the transfer of the Restaurant Ail Alcholic license from Kenneth Wong to Andy Shum. Executive Session Firefighters union requested that the grievance hearing be conducted in executive. The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for this purpose. Chairman Graham then announced in open session that the Board voted unanimously to take the matter under advise- merit until next week. Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ******************************* Clerk March 23, 1987 The Board held a regular meeting on this date w£tk.allmembers present: Chm. John Graham,.Christine Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Charles A. Salisbury, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. The minutes of February 23rd were approved unanimously and the minutes of March 9th were approved with abstension (Crouch). The minutes of March 16th were approved with correction and abs=ens: (Smith).