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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-06-27 Board of Selectmen Minutes.June 27, 1988 continued ,, ,.~., "Form U" which allows for departmental sign-off prior to the issuance of a building permit, has streamlined the construction process. Some Selectmen expressed concern whether they were exercising strict enforcement of the regulations or extoring from the contractor. Mr. Lindon added that he would like to see a brochure developed dealing with passive recreational resources. Discussion also ensued concerning the possible purchase of a "buffer" of land alongside the lake. Coals and Objectives: Planning Board Chairman Ceorge Perna of the planning Board stated that there are two areas needing atten- tion at the Planning Bd. level: legal counsel and engineering expertise. Projects bei.~z reviewed presently are the possible rezoning of nineteen parcels at the Junctions of~R~". Coals and Objectives: Planning Division Karen Nelson, Director reviewed a handout which set out some Division goals, and reported that the staff is in the process of revising the Zoning Bylaw, and will address the lower Main St. parking issue. Additionally, she said that she sees her Division's role relative to H0P as working with a developer to secure state funding. Bldg. Inspector Bob Nicetta reported that the Form U process has worked wonders with implementing site plan review and occupancy permit programs. He added that fee collection will soon be taken over by the Finance Division, Coals and Objectives: Public Works Division Director Paul Niman reported that the Division has been dramatically reorganized to more efficient and is working'very well. Water is the Division's biggest priority, he said with construction of the treatment facility progressing smoothly with a projected Dec. 89 opening. Other projects under way are the design of the Merrimack River tie-in, design of sewering the South side of the Lake, sewering Rte. 114, and development of a set of construction standards and bonding criteria. He added that they, are awaiting approval of funding for the water system rehabilitation. As for tree removal resulting from the June 23rd storm, Mr. Niman reported that their policy is safety first, aesthetics second and expect to have the entire Town taken care of within a few weeks. A~roval of Bonds · Motion by Eroolini, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously that the provisions of MGL C.&~ s.23 to 24A 26 and 27 shall not apply to this issue of notes and it is hereby confirme~'~ that the Treasurer as solicited proposals for the notes from at least three financial '7~.~' institutions, to confirm the consent dated June 23, 1988 to the.certifying bank bidding-for the notes. Establishment of Drug Enforcement Trust Fund Motion by Smith, seconded by Dugan and voted unanimously to establish a Drug Enforcement Trust Fund and issue the following proclamation: WHEREAS: The Town is authorized to establish a Law Enforcement Trust Fund under the provision set forth in MCL Section 47 of Chapter 94c; and WHEREAS: it is the desire of the Board of Selectmen to establish a separate Law Enforcement Trust (L.E.T.) Fund where the proceeds of a Chapter 94c forefeiture may be held until the funds are appropriated and expended for a law enforcement purpose, other than the usual and general operating budget of the police department, as determined by the Chief of Police; and WHEREAS: monies in the account must be appropriated and expended in the same as all other municipal funds, payments and charges relative, to the fund must be supervised by the proper town officials as required by MGL Chapter 44, Section 53 as it pertains to'the governing of municipal funds; Now THEREFORE IT BE ORDERED: the Chief of Police is hereby authorized to seek and receive 'funds under the provisions Chapter 94c for the above mentioned purpose, and, be it further ordered that, in with MGL Chapter 44, Section 53, the Town accountant is directed to establish a Law Enf, merit Trust (L.E.T.) Fund for such funds, the same to be appropriated for such use by Chief of Police; and BE IT FURTHER ORDERED: that a cerified copy of this orde~ be forwarded to the Town accountant. by the Board of Selectmen o£ the Town of North Andover tha Council on A in A ointment Motion by Smiuh, seconded by Crouch to appoint Margaret Shaheen as a.member of the Council . .. : !',:., ...... , . % . ".?'~-~ ., ~."? "'3L';.~f;:"~' ":' · ........ . ' . ' .