HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-06-28 Board of Selectmen MinutesJUNE 28, 1982 29?
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all mem-
bers present; Selectmen Charles A. Salisbury, John W. Graham, Ralph R. JoycE
R. Louis DiFruscio with Chairman Thomas J. McEvoy presiding. The minutes an¢
warrant were approved with one correction.
TOWN COUNSEL APPOINTMENT:
John J. Willis, Esq. was reappointed Town Counsel for one year with a salary
of $10,O00/yr. It was an unanimous vote of the those present, a majority of
the designated committee: Daniel Long, James Dewhirst, William A. Cyr, Edwar
Phelan, Robert Mascola, Michael Roberts with Chairman Thomas McEvoy.
POLICE CONTRACT:
The Selectmen executed the Police Contract for the coming fiscal year.
FIRE ENGINEER APPOINTMENT:
The Selectmen interviewed Richard Winn, applicant for the above-named positi(
who couldn't be present last week. On the second written ballot, John J.
McQuire, Jr., 97 Beverly Street, was appointed,4-1,2nd Deputy on the Board
of Fire Engineers. Selectman Salisbury voted for Richard Winn.
POLICE LIEUTENANT APPOINTMENT:
The Selectmen interviewed two eligible police officers
Police Lieutenant, Edward Sullivan and Richard Stanley.
ly appointed Edward Sullivan, listed first on the Civil
for the position of
The Board unanimous
Service list.
GOVERNOR BRADSTREET LOCATION:
After discussion, the Selectmen voted 4-1 to grant request to relocate the
GOvernor Bradstreet engine on site behind the Town building where stumps use(
to be stored and also voted to approve the design of the building. Selectmar
Joyce abstained.
TOWN COUNSEL CASES:
The Board voted unanimously to authorize Town Counsel
counsel on behalf of the Town on the list of pending
his letter dated, June 10, 1982.
to proceed as legal
cases he submitted in
BROOKSIDE v. BUILDING INSPECTOR:
The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to have Sweeney & Sargent represent
ed by Attorney Clifford Elias, Special Town Counsel'to act on behalf.of the
Building Inspector in the above-named case with the understanding that the
Town will not be responsible for any legal fees incurred.
HEALTH MAINTENANCE PLANS:
Lahey Clinic, through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, presented an offer to the
Town employees to join the Lahey Clinic Health Maintence Plan which will be
less expense to the employees and no added expense to the Town. To be able
to offer this medical coverage plan to the employees, the Board must offici-
ally accept Chapter 32B, Section 16. The Board voted unanimously to accept
said Chapter 32B, Section 16.
MMA WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION PROGRAM:
The Board discussed the Workmen's Compensation Plan proposed by the Mass.
Municipal Association. Brian S. advised the Board that he had attended
several ~eetings on this subject and recommended without hesitation that the
Town join the pro. gram effective, July 1, 1982. He estimated that the Town
would save at least $10,000 over the current policy. Frank B. Hall, a 'c
renowned insurance management cgmpany, would administer the program. Other
communities who have signed have.experienced 10-35% savings. If the Town
signs up as a charter community by July 1st, the entry fee will be $1440.
vs. $2520. if. the Town joins later. After further discussion, the Board
.voted 4-1 to authorize the Chairman to enter'into the MMA plan for'a period
of'one'year. Selectman Joyce opposed.
NESWC CONTRACT AMENDMENT AP.PROVAL:
Brian reported to the Board that the essence of the above-captioned agreement
is that UOP guarantees to cover the costs of any increase in the tipping
above what the tippingfee would have been if we had the 900 municipal tons.
In return, the Town will agree to obtain insurance which would cover the pay.
ment of the bonds for the shortfall portion of the tonnage in the unlikely
event of a permanent shutdown, and also agreed to the extent that UOP can
process tonnage bove its normal capacity of 1500 tons and the Town would
share the energy revenues 50/50 rather'than 90/10. The agreement will be-
come null and void it the Town signs up the 900 tons prior to the sale of
bonds. He also advised the Board that he had reviewed all the changes alon
with legal, financial and technical consultants and found everything in
Many of the changes were clarifications requested by Town Counsel who has
approved the addendum. .
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NESWC (.conttnued)
6~pnroval of this addendum is the last step before sale of the bonds and
ground breaking. All but one or two of the communities have executed the
addendum. When all have signed, it will be a go project. The Selectmen
had many questions which Brian answered and/discussion it was voted to
authorize the Chairman to sign the contract addendum. Vote was 3 to 1 ab-
staining, 1 opposed. Selectman Graham abstained and Selectman DiFruscio
opposed. Selectmen Salisbury, Joyce and McEvoy voted in the affirmative.
IDFA FINANCING FOR NESWC PROJECT:
An updated resolution for the financing of theNESWC project was placed
before the Board for approval. This resolution reflects the new size of
the plant, method of financing and costs. The financing was originally
approved in 1977 or 1978 and George Schruender, Chairman of IDFA, stated
the IDFA had approved the updated resolution some months ago. After dis-
cussion, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the resolution for the financing
of the NESWC project. Selectman DiFruscion voted against it.
POLE LOCATION:
The Board voted to approve petition to locate 1 pole on Andover Street
and remove 1 pole approximately. 25 ft west of existing pole lO0/17.
DOG OFFICER:
The Board voted .uhgnimouslyto authorize the Chairman to sign the annual
Warrant of the Dog Officer.
REA ST. PARKING:
Petition received from residents in the vicinity of Rea St. and the Rey-
nolds Playground to limit parking on Rea Street and to create some off
street parking at Reynolds. The petition was referred.to the Police
Chief and the Board of Public Works. for their comments and recommendations,
WHITE CANE SAFETY DAY:
The Board unanimously approved the Proclamation for White Cane Safety Day
October 15, 1982. Proclamation will be sent to Chairman.
CHAISSON RETIREMENT:
It was brought up that John Chaisson, member of the Highway Dept. for 20
years was retiring. A retirement party is being planned for him on July
10. Selectman DiFruscio made a motion to write a letter of congratualtions
to him.and present him with a plaque at his party It was so voted
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
J. MICHAEL GENTRY - WINE & BEER LICENSE:
A hearing was held on the application of J. Michael Gentry for a wine & beer
license to be drunk on the premises located at the Lawrence Municipal Airport
SuttonStreet, North Andover. Letters from the Board of Health and Building
' Inspector were in the affirmative. Letter from the Lawrence Airport Commission
stated they had no objection to the granting of the license provide that l}
Beer and/or wine is consume on the premises within the Terminal Building
leased to Mr. Gentry d/b/a The Holding Pattern Restaurant. 2) That hours
of operation for~serving beer and wine be limited between the hours of ll A.M.
and 7:00 P.M. Monday through Friday...ll:O0 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday
and ll:O0 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Sunday. Mr. Gentry stated that he agreed to
these provisions. The Board voted 4-1 to approve the license. Selectman
Salisbury voted against. His primary reason that the area where the beer
and wine was being served was not segregated from the rest of the Airport.
Chairman
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary
Dog Officer Car Light:
McEvoy called the Board into executive session.
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The Board voted 3-2 to allow the
car light at a cost of $525.25.
and Selectman Salisbury.
Dog Officer to purchase a top-of-the
Voting against light, Selectman Graham
AML
erk