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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-09-26 Board of Selectmen MinutesSept. 26, 1988 (con't GLSD) Mr. Ercolini ques}ioned why the GLSD has not proceeded with recommendations by CDM. Public Works Director Paul Niman reported that these types of approach would be a bandaid to a larger problem and was years away from construction. Motion by Crouch, seconded by Smith, voted unanimously tolrequest the Board of Health and Town Counsel to be present at the October 3rd meeting and be prepared to take further action. Public Works Director Paul Niman provided the Board with a written report of events relative to wat6r quality through the summer months to the present, 8~$ §ave a more detailed verbal report. Public Works Director reported on several meohanicai omb biological problems which are affecting the quality of the Town's water supply. He added that water quality should. improve over the wiuter months, and that the Division's maintenance program has been ~;%~r~fc~/~ increased. The Board requested that the Division provide more information to the general public through a press release. French FarmVillageDrainage Issue Several residents of the French Farm development appeared before the Board to request assistance with resolving a drainage problem in their area. Mr. Coviello provided the Board with correspondence further explaining the history of the problem to date. Town Manager Paul Sharon reported that he was aware of the problem, whose responsibility re,ts with the developers, and agreed to mediate a meeting between them. The Board requested Paul resolve Catherine J.~ Hicks, Adm. ***********************__--***** September 29, 1988 The Board held a special meeting on this date with all memberspresent: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Francis X. Dugan, Robert Ekcoltni; Town Manager Paul D. Sharon, for the purposes of conducting interviews with applicants for two vacancies on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Incumbent member William Sullivan and incumbent associate member Anna O'Connor were interviewed along with new applicants Charle~ Foster and Ronald Pollone. No action was taken until a final applicant, Linde Ruscio could be interviewed on October 3, 1988. Chairman Salisbury reported on a GLSD Commission meeting the previous evening with a Sense that it was clear that the Town is drawing the battle lines over the odor issue. It was Catheriue J. Hicks, Adm. ***t**********************-- Q, ~,-'t-~_ Clerk ctober 3, 1988 ~ The Board held a regular:'meeting on this date in the Senior Citizen's Center with all members present: Chairman Charles A. Salisbury, Christine M. Smith, Kenneth C. Crouch, Francis X. Dugan, Robert Ercolini, and Town Manager Paul D. Sharon. The minutes of September 26th were approved wtth correction. Interview: Zoning Bd. of Appeals The Board conducted an interview with Linde~ Ruscio, applicant for a vacancy on the Zoning Board of Appeals. No action was taken. Executive Session~ The Board voted unanimously to go into executive session for the purpose of discussing a diciplinary matter involving an employee. Public Hearing: New En land Tale hone A public hearing was conducted on the petition of New England Telephone to install 40 ft. of underground cable on Salem St. to service a new subdivision - Annie Rd. Voted unanimously to approve with police officer present. GLSD Issues Chairman Salisbury addressed a group of about 60 residents reporting that the purpose of the meeting is to discuss air quality regulations for enactment by the Board of Health to protect the citizens of North Andover in the event of future odor problems at the plant. Board of Health msmber Gayton Osgood reported that the Board sent the District a letter putting them on notics that the Town would no'.longer tolerate the odors. He further reviewed regulations drafted by him which would provide for fining the District $500/day for each offense. Should the regulations be approved by counsel, they would be published twice with a public hearing conducted and a review by DEQE prior to enactment..