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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-06 Board of Selectmen Minutes597 June 6, 1988 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with four members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Robert Ercolini, Francis Dugan; Town Manager Paul Sharon. The minutes of May 31st were approved as amended. INTERVIEWS: COUNCIL ON AGING The Board met at 7 pm to conduct interviews with three incumbents and two new applicants for three ( 3 yr.) vacancies on the Council on Aging. Incumbents Maria Rosati, Jack LaFranee and Jacob Freedman and new applicants Deborah Fitzgibbon and Margaret Shaheen were questioned about their qualifications and what they would bring to the position. Balloting proceeded with a tied vote. It was agreed to vote at the next meeting when there was a full complement of the Board. (]LSD ODORS Vic Manougian of Moody St. along with his wife and newborn son brought a petition signed by 109 people attesting to the obnoxious odors from the District. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Ercolini, voted unanimously to forward a letter by telegram or courier or the like the ifollowing day to the Commissioner of DEQE stressing that there is a crisis situation and enclosing the petition, and copies to Rep. Hermann, Senator Costello, Board of Selectmen/City Councils in Lawrence, Methuen, Andover. Selectmen Ercolini stated that the Town should have attorneys on staff by tomorrow to deal with this situation, particularly as it relates to powers of the Board of Health, along with two Selectmen to work with them. In a related matter, Mr. Ercolini raised questions about the GLSD annual report an~ it was voted to send a letter under the Chairman's signature to Don George requesting copies of the past five years' audit reports and management letters. 3rd FIRESTATION COMMITTEE Members of the Committee, John Maguire, John Casey, John Lyons, Carrie Crouch, and Dana Fisher along with ex officio members Karen Nelson and William Dolan provided an overview of how the Committee determined that a 3rd station was needed. Mr. Maguire reported that a five minuge response time was the maximum considered; and that many other options were considered and disregarded. The Committee invited Selectmen to a June 21 meeting :o go over the process and ask questions in detail. The Committee further requested a letter of agreemen~ in principle with the State to swap land, which would permit the Committee to .b~g!~ taking test borings on the site. Motion by Dugan, seconded by Ercolinl, voted 4-0 to authorize the Town Manager to issue a letter of agreement in principle for the swap of land with the State to Don Stoddard of the Dept. of Environmental Management. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purposes of discussing purchase of property. COMMUNITY CENTER LEASE Suggestions by Mr. Ercolini for changes to the lease were briefly reviewed. Mr Dugan fel! that any contract negotiations are the responsibility of the Town Manager; while the Town Manager agreed with working out the details, but the Board to execute. Motion by Dugan, seconded by Ercoltni, voted unanimously to authorize the TownManager to commence negotiations for the lease to include rules for operations, review of insurance issue and building improvements SCHOOL BLDG. COMMITTEE As a result of a letter from'Ohm. Brush of the SBC, the Selectmen voted to designate Selectman Crouch as their designate on an as~eeded basis. CABLE TV - CHANNEL 25 Mr. Ercolini raised the issue of discussing televising School Committee and Selectmen meetings. Motion by Ercoltnl, seconded by Crouch, voted 2-2 to have the Town Manager talk with Ed Martin of the School Dept. for approximate costs and re~lew the issue in a few, we cks. ~ '~//~/~Y'"~/~'' Catherine J. Ricks, Adm. Asst.*************~ Clerk June 13, 1988 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Charles A. Salisbury, Chairman, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Robert Ercolini, Francis Dugan; the minutes of June 6th were approved as proposed for amendment by Mr. Ercolini as follows: "Mr. Ercolini questioned Mr. McGuire to see if a written report summarizing their findings and their conclusions was available. The Committee responded that no written report or summary of their findings is available but that any member of the Board wo wanted to review their conclusions could meet with them on June 21. Mr. Ercolini indicated that he would have a great deal of difficulty supporting their findings if no written documentation was available. Mr. Ercolini asked if historical data was available to review response times and Chief Dolau said that this data was available. Mr. Ercoliui raised various questions including the possibility that it appeared based on the time circle presented; that most of the Town codld be covered by the fiveminute ring time chart by reloacting one of tbs existing stations. Mr. Ercolini also requested that it be noted in the minutes that the Board of Selectmen has not approved the third fire station 598 and that they were still operating under the original Town warrant article. The approval for the letter regarding the land swap was given with the clear understanding that the Board has not approved :he Committee's findings. Discussion ensued: Mr.' Ercolini stated (he was in favor of, cable tv) because the Town had many critical issues facing it and it was extremely important for the community to beinformed of these issues. He also indicated that many residents couldn't attend meeting~ but would view them on television~ Chairman Salisbury stated that including comments by individual members was Dot appropriat. and should not be considered~.i~.the future.as, it would set'a precedent. · Public Hearing: Middlesex St. Closing , Chairman Salisbury stated that a more formal hearing with sufficient public notice will be conducted at a future time. Joseph Kulash-spoke on behalf of the many in attendance who were mostly residents of BradStreed Rd.,. Tavern Way and Park Lane, and stated, that are concerned about safety considering..the narrow roadway. Safety Officer, Dave Rand reported on a, traffic survey conducted by MVPC which indicated that resulting traffic on the above streets has increased markedly during the temporary, closing· Planning Director Karen. Nelson reported that the Town's Technical Review Committee has studied parking alternatives, and the Planning B~ard has conducted a site pian review, which resulted in proposing a temporary closing. It was agreed that the Technical Review Committee should discuss other possible options, and include Mr. Kulash as the n~ighborhood representative, and schedule a formal public hearing in a few weeks· ,., Approval of, Bonds . ~he.Board voted 4-0 (KCC away from the meeting temporarily), to approve the sate~of $2,000,000 Bond Anticipation Notes of the Town dated. June 1988~.at par and accrued interest, plus the premiums, if any, indicated as follows: NWmbers 1-6 Denomination "Int~ Rat~, Premium Purchaser $100,0~0 4.87 -0- First Natibnal Bank of Boston 50,000 4.87 -0- First National Bank of Boston 25,000 4.90 49.00 Arlington Trust 25,000 4.87 -0- First National · ~ Bank of Boston 7-15 16-19 20-53 an~ further~otg~that the provisi~o~ G~C~44, sections 23 to 24A, 26 and~ ~t apply ~o this 'issue of notes a~d i~ is'hereby confirmed :ha: the Tre~surer.~as s~licited ~roposals for'the.notes from at least three financial institutions;.and to confirm the'consent dated June 8, 198~ to ~he certifying bank bidding for the ~0tes. Gr. law. Sanitary District Town Manager Paul Sharon advised the Board that special counsel, Manta Keller bf Atty. McGregor's office has been hired to assist the Town with GLSD matters and hasv~lready set out. a number of tasks to be researched. Motion by Smith, seconded by Ercolini'and voted unanimously :o authorize hiring ~the firm of Gregor McGregor at a cost of $100/hr. exceed $7500 for legal and consulting services in connection with the GLSD. Mrl Sharon added that a Steering Committee consisting of representatives of:he Ad Hoc Committee, the Public Works Director, the Board of Health, an elected official and the TownManager w~ll work with the attorney. Selectman Dugan reported on' some confusion concerning private haulers servicing the GLSD communities being excluded from using the facility, and suggested that they contac~ the Board of Health for a permit. Conservation Administrator Town Manager Paul Sharon ~)qrted on. the hiring 'of lrene Mackum asa, the Town's Cons. Adm., starting her employment on June-13~h. Televisi~ Selectmen's Meeuinss The Board discussed exploring the possibility of televising Selectmen's meetings. Motion by Dugau, seconded by Smith, voted 3-2 (Crouch, Ercoliui opposed) to take no ~ction on the request of the School Commit. tee to havg the Town Manager discuss televis{ng the meetings..with.Ass~. Supt~ Ed Martin.~ - -- Joint Maetin$ with Plannin~ Bd. Conservation. Comm~msion/~,/. /~ ivan Catherine J · Hicks, Adm. Ass t. *************** ~ / ~.~1.~(~_~.....~ Clerk