HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-03-30 Board of Selectmen MinutesSale of Land ~oMor~an
T.~oard reviewed action taken under article 94 of tbs 1986 Annual Town Masting and town counsel
opinion as to the Board's options. Counsel reported that the Board is bound to convey the land,
but can take other action than accepting $1 in payment. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by
Smith, voted 5-0 to .include all three parcels voted on at the 1986 Annual Town Meeting for sale
at an established appraisal sum as well as all costs incurred in the conveyance to be borne by
the buyer.
~t to Constitutions' Bicentennial Committee
The Board noted receipt of two more applicants for appointment to the Committee,and Chairman
Jack Graham recommended Charlees Trombly for appointment. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by
Smith, voted ~5-0 to appoint all three applicants to the Committee.
Goals and Objectives
~he Board reviewed a short list of goals and objectives for 1987 and agreed to schedule a
work session to further review, for May 18th: Financial. Planning, Transportation Planning,
Growth Planning, Water Treatment Facility, Short Term and Long Term Community Development.
A_.p~ointment of Town Accountant
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that Kenneth Anthony has signed the employment agreement and
bas agreed to begin work on April 6. Mr. Sharon added that salary increaes will be in accordance
with the!Personnel Bylaw. Upon a motin by Smith, seconded by Babrawy, voted 5-0 to'.execute the
employment agreement with Kenneth Anthony.
House at South Pum~in' g Station
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the house at the South Pumping Station will need to be
moved or razed prior to construction of the treatment facility, and there is a. Public Works
employee' living inlthe house presently. Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted 5-0
to declare the house surplus and autorize the Town Manager to either put it out for bid or have
it disposed, and. to~.check'to be sure that there is no'agreement with the tenant to provide
housing. ,..
PY 88 Bud_q_d~Discussions'
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that there is not enough in the Town's treasury projections
fund all 87'Ax{nual Town Meeting aritcles, and the FY 88 budget. Selectman Salisbury stated that
he,Mould not support the School Department's agreements for collective bargaining at a cost of
th~ general government services. Mr. Sharon addedtthat the school budget is up.by 9~ over last
year.
Appoi~tment '0~ Two Permanent Police Officers
Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that the Board needs to appoint.'two permanent police
officers from a list before them, adding that since the minority candidate was a late
declination, civil service would permit'the Board to move forward and appoint others. Upon a
motion by Smith, seconded by Crouch~ voted 5-0 to appoint K~vin O'Leary and Charles Fucca, with
an effective date of either the first date of the academy or immediately. Motion by%Salisbury;~
seconded by Smith to petition Civil service
release the Town from the court decree.
Executive Session
The Board voted..~unanimously to go into executive session to discuss a grievance and !purchase of
property.
LICENSING C0M~{ISSIONEES
~equest to Change Location: MessineSs Liqour Store
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to approve the Change in location
of the MessinA'.s Liquor Store from 111 to 117 Main Street.
Catherine J. Hicks, Secretary ****************************-- Clerk
March 30, 1987
The Board held a regular meeting on this date with fd~r members presen= Acting Chairman
Smith, Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C.Cro~ch;;,Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon.
Chairman Graham away on business.
~etirement: John McGuire
The Board presented former member of the N6rth Andovsr Board of Fire Engineer John McGuire
with a certificate commemorating his retirement.
Mass. Electric Petition: Johnson St.
Upon a motion by Crouch, seconded by Salisbury, voted 3-1(Bahrawy abstaining) to approve the
permit to install underground cable between two poles for a 13 lot subdivision.
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District .
Don George, Supt. of GLSD and the Town's representative John Finneran met with the Board to
discuss a recent finding by DEQE assessing a penalty for violations. Mr. George explained the
sequence of events concering the alleged violations, and stressed that he felt DEQE had treated
GLSD unfairly and would pursue an appeal. Mr. George added that he did'not intend to assess the
individual communities for the penalty, but would take the funds from the reserve fund should he
lose the case. Selectman Crouch expressed concern to Mr. George about noxious odors and asked
for a report on all complaints coming into the GLSD