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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-25 Board of Selectmen Minutes, 463 Mr. Crouch questioned th~ report of Comstar and requested the Town Accountant and Fire Chief produce a report of last year~s collections and billings. So moved by Crouch, seconded by Smith, and amended to include authorization to increase the non-resident fees from $100 to $135, effective August 31, 1988; voted unanimously. Establishment of Special Fund: Stevens Library Project Motion by Ereolini, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to establish a special fund for the receipt of donations to a~sist with the library expansion project. Voted unanimously.to accept a chech for $250 to be placed in!the special fund. Desi~nation-of.Special Municipal Employees The Board discussed the Conservation Commission's request for designation as "Special "~' Municipal mployees . Chairman Salisbury noted that the Board took action in 1963 whic~ specified which Town employees were "Special" and which were not,..and it is still clear~'~ that Con. Com. members ars indeed "Special. ;"' Voted to forward a memo to the Conservation Commission confirming the Board's prior vote. Executive Session: Labor Relations Voted unanimously t~ go into executive session to ~iscus~ collectime bargaining. July 25, 1988 The Board held a regular meeting on this date with all members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Kenneth C. Crouch, Christine M. Smith, Robert Ercolfni, Francis X. Dugan; Town Manager Paul Sharon. Utility Petitions Public Hearings were conducted on this date and the following actions were taken: voted unanimously to approve the installation of one pole on Great Pond Rd. near Maple Drive; voted unanimously to approve the installation of one pole on Winter St.; voted unanimously -.to approve the installation of one pole on Johnson St. near M/lk St. ivoted~unanimously to approve the installation of one pole on Waverly Rd.; voted unanimousl~ to.approve ~he instal- lation on'one pole'OD Farnum :St. ~ot~d unanimou~ly to ap~rdve the. inst~llat.ton of on~ie on Appleton St'.,;96ted.~inanimoflsly?~ ~'nnrove the insta~-~--'~-=, ,~ -., Rd. i~he-Boar~ o~ ...... ~.~_ ~- ~.~. ~ ~.~ua~u~'~on'e pole on~na?pner.~s.g~nd conduit installation'on Osgood St. tabled 'to this date.was~apprOved~bya.,4.1, vo[~';.(Cro~_~.~ 9pposed)?. The Board also. discussed.~requ~nt disru~tions in service in {he:Salem and.vpte~.to.send a l~tter to Mass. Electric to. requesting an explanation. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Class. II License Request: A. Tannous A public hearing was continued to this date on the application of Abraham Tannous for a Class II License to sell second-hand earsuat his Getty station on Turnpike St. Motion by Dugan, seconded by Ercolinf, voted unanimously to approve the application with a limit of 2 vehicles at one time. Report of Inappropriate Activity The Board discussed a recent police report concerning an incident involving underaged patrons at the BeiJing Restaurant~ although no charges were brought due to lack of evidence. It was voted to forward a strong letter to BeiJing expressing the Board's concern for lack of control at the establishment considering action taken by them to exlude underaged patrons from entering the lounge, and note that further infractions will' be dealt with sev~rly. Interviews: Conservation Commission Incumbents Jack Lindon and Paul Tariot, new applicants William Souse, Karen Jacobs Gold, Henry Fink and Joseph Averka were interviewed for three vacancies on the Conservation CommissionMs. Gold, Mr. Fink and Mr. Averka were appointed the prior year as volunteers..~, Ms. Gold stated that she would prefer to be a voting member of a Town Committee, rather .~ than a volunteer and expressed interest in serving on the Handicapped Affairs Commission.~ as well. Motion by Dugan, seconded by Er¢olini, to appoint Jack Lindon, Paul Tariot and~J. William Souse to the Conservation Commission for a term of three years, voted 4-1 (CAS opposed). Mr. Salisbury stated that he would have voted to appoint Ms. Gold in place of Mr. Tariot. Motion by Smith, seconded by Dugan to appoint Henry Fink, Karen Gold, Joseph Averka and Kevin Fitzgibbons as volunteers to the Commission. ICM~Deferred Comp~nsation Plan Town Manager Paul Sharon briefed the Board on what the Plan can do as an alternative to PEBSCO which is presently being offered to employees. Mr. Sharon requested that.the Board adopt the resolution provided in order to make this plan available to employees. Mo:ion by Dugan, seconded by Ercolini to adopt the resolution sub~ect to the review of Town Counsel that the Town would have no f~duciary responsfblity at any time. 466 July 25th (con"t) =GLSD Odors Several residents appeared before the Board to express their concern relative to the GLSD odors and related health problems. Mr. Bevin noted that 4 children on the same street have developed chronic asthma as a result. Motion by Ercolinl, seconded by Crouch and voted unanimously to notify the Board of Health that based on upon numerous complaints as well as documented problems and nuisances, it is appropriate that they develop air quality for the Town. The Board also discussed,how the member communities should bear the cost to haul away the sludge, and the possiblity of re-allocating this cost. Chairman Salisbury noted that this would take legislation, which would open the door to negotiate several things on behalf of the Town. Catherine J. Hicks.; Adm. As,t**************************** k '' August 8, 1988 The Board held a regular meeting On this date with 4 members present:' Chairman Charles .. A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith,~, Kenneth C. Crouch, Francis X; Dugan; Town Manager Paul Sharon. The minutes of July 11, 1988 were approved as submitted. Wtiltty Petitions Public hearings were conducted on this date with the following action taken: 4-0 to with- draw a petition for 2 poles on Boston St., for modification; 4-0 to approve the installation of 5 poles on Sharpner's Pond Rd. with a police officer and subject to a special permit. Request to Use Public Property David Breen met with the Board to discuss his request to use%the Old Common for volleyball on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings during the summer months. .Mr. Breen noted that the purpose is to develop an .in~erest in the sport and they.,are sure to move their, nets to new unused locations each time they play. The Board generally felt that this was mot an appropriate place for organized sporting events and suggested that the Recreation Director might assist them w/th relocating. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Request for One Day Liquor License: Boston University The Board approved 4-0 the issuance of a one day liquor licenses for August 20th at the Osgood Rill Conference C~nter. MMA Annual Conference The Board voted to desigmate Charles A. Salisbury as the Board's voting delegate to the 1989 ~ Convention. Review of Town Manager's Performance The Board discussed Paul Sharon!s performance as Town Manager since'May of 1987 when he was last'reviewed and commended him for superior sezwice to"th~ Town. Motion by Crouch, seconde~ by Dugan, voted 4-0 to increase Mr. Sharon's comp~$~iom, by 5% effective May 17, 1988 bringing his annual salary to $61,800; place $15~n'~is name in the ICMA Deferred Compen- sation Plan, and require an annual physical examination with the'doctor of his %hoosing to be'paid by the Town. Recreation Use of the Lake Chairman Salisbury stated that the use of the Lake Cochlchewiok'is a policy issue and should be discussed by the Board. Other members agree~i~ Catherine J. Hicks, Adm. *******************__**** August 22, 1988 ~he Board held a regular meeting on this date %rich all members present: Chairman Charles-A~"Salisbury, Christine. M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Robert Ercolini, Francis X~' Dugan; Tow~ Manager PAul D. Sharon. The minutes of July 25 were unanimously approved as' presented;. August 8th approved 4-0-1 (RE abstaining) with amendment. Proclamation: MollySullivan Da~ Bill Hart, uncle of Molly Sullivan, a resident of North Andover and member of the U.S. Olympic Fencing Team, presented a proclamation for the Board's adoption proclaiming Sept.10th as Molly Sullivan Day. The games begin on September !Tth and end October 3rd i~ Seoul, Korea Mr. Hart said. Additionally, Mr. Hart requested the Board's support for the fund-raising to send Molly's family to Seoul. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously to adopt the proclamation and send a message to the Townspeople to support the fund drive and convey our sincerest congratulations and best wishes to Molly.