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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-02-01 Board of Selectmen Minutes 587 The Board held a regular session on this date with memberspresent: Chairman Charles A. Salisbur John W. Graham, Christine Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. Sele~ Ramsey Bahrawy away on business. The minutes of January 19, 1988 were approved as presented. Reserve Police Officer Interview The Board interviewed candidate Matthew Drfseoll for the posttio, of permanent reserve police offioer, who was previously selected as 2nd-' alternate on an active list to appoint nine. Chief Stanley reported that the firstlalternate, Matthew Leemah would not be. available for appointment, since he reportedly took a position with the State police. Interviews Airport Ad Hoc Committee The Board had previously set the membership on the Committee at three, and Richard Gacioch, Jim Lafond, JoSePh-Kulash; Jerry 'Lentz,-Joseph Quinn and James Lafond were interviewed for an appointment. The results of balloting were as follows: James Lafond, James Glynn, and Joseph Kulash. Historic District Commission Judith'Avrett, Noel Hayes, Joseph Pellegrino, Kathleen Szyska and Maria Ward were interviewed for an appointment to the Historic District Commission, consisting of 7 memb~rsand 2 alternate~ It was agreed!to hold over the appointments to await a possible nomination from the American Institute of Architects, and'tointerivew the-2'nominees~-.from the Greater Lawrence Board of Realtors. School Buildin~ Committee The School Building Committee's request that the Selectmen declare that a 15acre portion of Town Farm may be used to construct a new elementary school was discussed. Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that last year's vote was contingent on'moving'fo~wardf'with the purpose of the vote to hold open the option of inserting a warrantrarticle. It was voted to ask the SBC to be present at a future meeting to further discuses the issues of the feasibility study and the Town Farm request. Acceptance of Funds Motion by Graham, seconded by Smith, voted 4-0 to accept an initial investment offS100,000 to the Trust for Drug Free Schools Program. Motion by Graham, seconded by Crouch, voted 4-0 to accept $1,000 from Service Chemical to the SARA Title II Fund, whose purpose is to provide :raining regarding hazardous waste. Execuitve Session The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purposes,of discussing pen~ing Catherine J. Hicks, Administrative Assistant************* ~___~_~.~//~_~..~/~ Clerk February 8, 1988 ~ ~- ~ The Board held a work session on this date with all members present: Chairman thames A.. S&lisbury,"John~i~a~R~hristtne M. Smith, Kenneth Cv Crouch, Ramsey A. Bahrawy; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. The minutes of January 25, 1988 were approved as presented with Mr. Graham abstaining, and with correction. Historic District'Commission Interviews The Board interviewed David Minicucci and George Schruender as nominees from the Greater Lawrence Bd, of Realtors. No action was taken regarding appointments. Martin8 Schedule The Board approved a meeting schedule through May, work sessions and holidays. 1988 for posting, which considers bi-weekly. Use of Public Properties The request of Local 2035 to use the Stevens Pond parking area for an ice fishing tournament on February,121 was reviewed. Voted 4-1 (Bahrawy opposed) to approve the use of the parking area and shore areas of Stevens Pond and Lake Cochichewick, but note that the suitablility'.of the. ice 'should be-determined by Local 2035. Proclamation The Board voted to proclaim the week of Feb.15-21 asNational Patriotism Week. Lindinwood Project The Board reviewed a letter from the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency asking for comments from the community by February 28. Voted to request a presentation on the project by Forbes Realty on February 22, 1988. 4th of Jul2 Celebration Town Manager"Paul Sharon reported that the Town.of Andover has invited North Andover to Join with their fireworks display. The Board discussed several options for the 4th, but voted only to advertise for volunteers to serve on the 4th of JulM Celebration Committee, and a representat~vm to Merrimack Valley Task Force on Tourism.