HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-09-08 Board of Selectmen Minutes219. AUGUST 25, 1980 (continued)
CLASS II LICENSE:
A hearing was set for September 8~ 1980, at 7:30 p.m. on the application
of Dr. Robert P. Cipro, 198 Mass. Ave. for a Class II license to sell
antique and special cars.
HELEN'S PLACE:
A hearing was set for September 8, 1980, at 8:00 P.M. on the application
for transfer of a Restaurant, All Alcoholic license from George Kasik m,
d/b/a Helen's ~lace, 200 Sutton St., to Donald W. Chrtstensen, 82 East
Water Street, N.A. at same premises, 200 Sutton St.
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary *~i~~
Clerk
SEPTEMBER 8, 1980.
The Board of Selectmen held their re~ular meetin~ on this date with all
members present except Selectmen Salisbury who was on vacation. The min-
utes and warrant were approved after minor corrections.
JURORS:
Judith Chmielecki, 2 Walker Rd. and Rodney L. Radcliff, 19 Dudley Street
were drawn for October 6th Sitting, at Salem. Dorothea E. Murphy, 1 Andrew
Circle, was drawn~f~r the October 6th Sitting, at Lawrence.
STATE POLICE ASSISTANCE:
Letter received from the Commissioner of Public Safety re o~ request for
State Police assistance. He advised ttmt Colonel James T. Canty, DeputY"
Superintendent of the Mass. State Police has directed Captal~ Walter Kane
to contact the Board relative to a meeting to discuss the situation as
outlined in the Board's letter. They requested that Chief Donnel~y be
present at the meeting. Pending a report from this meeting, state patrols
will check the area, (Missile Site).
TOWN BUILDING REPAIR BID AWARD.
After discussion on the above, the Board authorized Brian to contact.
Town ~ounsel on the proper a?arding procedure.
ELDERLY TRANSPORTATION:
Selectmen thanked Selectman DiFruscio~ for his suggestion that the elderly
supply cars and the town's business men supply the gas. Selectman Di~ruscio
advised the Board that, to date, 28 businessmen have offered to supply the
needed gas on a monthly basis.
COErSCIL ON AGING GRANT:
The Boar~ ~oted to accept
amount of $5,200.
the ~rant award to
the Council On Aging in the
IDFA FINANCING - MICROMATIC PRODUCTS, INC.
The Board voted to approve the IDFA financin' of Micromatic Products, Inc.
a firm that makes small machine parts for computers, heart machines, et%.
INSURANCE-DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN FOR TOWN k~MPLOYEES:
Town Treasurer was asked to the meeting to discuss the above-named insurance,
and his letter on same. Jim Dewhirst stated that he had no objection to the
~ insurance plan but did not approve accepting it for the principle' reason that
the Town does not have computer capacity for deductions, heddoesn~'t have
enough help to administer all the paper work that would result in the accept-
ance of this policy. He also cited the law that "Contract is made between
Town Treasurer and employees" which means the T own would be responsible
for the funds, bookkepping, safety and disbusin~ of the funds.
LAND-ACCESS TO MERRIMACK RIVER:
Letter from Donald George, Ex.Dir, GLSD, requested a meetin~ with Brian,
Town Planner, John Finneran and himself to obtain more specific information
concerning the Board's request for land for access to the Merrimack River.
It was so voted.
sEPTEMBER 8 3.980 (continued) o3t)
STORAGE OF RECORDS:
Letter received'from Secretary of State's office re proper vaults for storage
of-records. Board voted to have Brian check with the Fire Chief.
OLD COMMON USE:
Board voted to ~rant request received from Ruth Keen for permission to the
Spiritual Development Commission of St. Michael's Parish. to hold their annual
Harvest Mass on the North Andover Common, Sunday, September 21, at 12 noon.
CABLE TU EXTENSION REQUESTS:
Several requests received for extension of the Town's Cable TV service. Board
voted to have Brian contact Robert Salem, Manager of Continental Cable TV, ~o
pursue the matter.
COMMUNITY CENTER USE:
Pat Bouchard, N.A. Youth Hockey Association, requested permission to use the
Community Center for a "Skate Swap" on Sunday afternoon, September 21st, from
1 to 4 P.M. Permission granted subject to the fact that it wasn't being
used by the elderly.
TOPICS~PROGRAM:
Brian Sullivan reported that a meeting had been held in Danvers on the Topics
program problems. Present at that meeting were state engineers, Sumner Ho:
Borenstein, Frank Kelly, Sherman Eidleman, Eederal Highway Administrator:
Louis DtFruseio and Ralph Joyce. Items brought up were Russell St - 2 way,
the correction of the island in front of the Hy-Way Grocery, catch basins at
Stevens Corner, Willow Trees and sidewalks on Chickertng Rd,.vicintty of
Brookside apartments. Brian stated that the meeting went very wel!, that the
state engineers were very receptive to their complaints. After further dis-
cussion,.it was voted to have Brian contact Brookside residents re the side-
walks and trees.
LOCALTAX COMMITTEE:
It was brought.up that the above-named Committee should be appointed soon,
and the Board was advised that they would be appointed on Sept. 15th.
LANDFILL COMMITTEE:
Selectman Graham stated that a resolution must be madeoon the contents of
the landfill, i.e. certain construction typ wastes like shingles cannot be
disposed of in the landfill.
'CHIEF DoNNELLY:
Selectmen McEvoy and DiFruscion made reference to a certain news article and
stated that Chief Donnelly is doing and has been doing a great job as Acting
chief of Police, that, in their opinion, theY couldn't have a better man than
Donne!lyas Chief.of Police.
LICENSING coMMIsSIONERS:
CLASS II LICENSE:
Application for a Class II license for Dr. Robert Cipro, 198 Mass. Ave. was
approved with the stipulation that no antique or special cars are to be
parked on the premises at 198 Mass. Ave. Dr. Cipro, stated that he needed
the Class II license for the paper work to be done at his office in connection
with the cars.
HELEN'S PLACE:
The Board approved the transfer of the Restaurant, Ail Alcoholic license from
George Kasikas d/b/a Helen's Place, 200 Sutton St. to Donald W. Christiansen,
82 East Water St., at 200 Sutton St. liquor to be allowed from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
APPROVED: '
1-day liquor license, Merrimack College, Sept. ~6, 1980.
1-day liquor license, Merrimack College, Sept. 18, 1980.
RICHDALE SUPERETTE:
Letter received from Chief Donnelly re violations of the license\~egualtious of
Richdale Superette. Hearing set for. Sept.29, 1980, at 7:30 p~. All persons
involved will be sent notice of hearzng, Certified Mail. ~\ \, ~ '
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary ,~~eeee~*~-~Clerk