HomeMy WebLinkAbout1984-04-09 Board of Selectmen Minutes524
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with four members present. Selectman
Salisbury was not present. The minutes and the warrant were approved by unanimous vote.
Community Development - Downtown Plan
Community Development Director, Richard Domas, appeared before the Board to request permission
to proceed with the Downtown Plan. Selectman Frank Dugan suggested having a display of the plan
at town meeting for public view, and moved to give approval to the Community Development Office
to proceed with the Downtown Plan. It was voted unanimously.
Rick Domas, Director also requested approval to hire a Resident Inspector for the Downtown Project.
at~an:.es/i/nat~d COst of.$7,000=$9.,000. He:added that~the fundsfor.ttUs position have.ah'eady~ibeen
set:aside, and that this is critical to the project to have someone overseeing the construction work.
Bud Cyr concurred with the importance of having someone to be sure:that the work is being done - .
according to the Plan. Chairman Graham requested that the Board be asked for their approval before
the CD Office proceeds with advertising. The'Board,,voted,unanimously-to' grant approval to proceed
with hiring a Resident Inspector.
Memorandum of Agreement - 'lbwn Counsel
Discussion ensued relative to the M~mora-fidum;,-.ChairmancOraham~requested'that the MOA be amended
td.inelude:a,.conflict of interest clause and:a periodic~summary report on cases pending. Itwas voted
unanimously to send this MOA to the subcommittee with the Selectmen's endorsement, alohg with .the
changes, indicated, and request comment. Subsequently, the Executive Secretary will report on the
MOA at the next meeting.
Appraisal Reports - John Street Parcel ' 'i
The Executive Secretary reported that two appraisals have been received for the "Ira Catty, parcel.
Linda A. Ahearn assessed a market value of $30,000; John M. Ruth assessed a fair market-value.of"
$31,000. Selectman Smith motioned to insert $30,500 in Article 83 of the 1984 town meeting warrant.
So Voted unanimously.
Special Town Meeting Request - Advisory Board :'' '
The Executive Secretary reported that the Advisory Board has requested that a special town me~ting
be schedule for the purpose of transferring funds from Available Funds to Snow Removal and Special
Legal, and to transfer $100,000 from Available Funds to the Reserve Fund in Article #3. Christine
motioned to open the warrant for April 28, 1:15 P.M. in the Middle School, and to include the three!:
aforementioned articles. So Voted unanimously. ..
Proposed Street Light Improvements - Old Center . ~"
The Board discussed a request from merchants and residents in the Old Center area for 'improved
lighting. Gayton Osgood, representing the aforementioned, noted that the lighting in this area has
been inadequate for a long time, and subsequent to the extensive renovations to the General Store .
building, some merchants are open in the evening;.therefore hastening'the need for more adequate
lighting. Gayton also cited the safety factor with the increased traffic flow through this area..The
Executive Secretary reported that the additional annual cost for the above-referenced, is $212.52.
The Board voted unanimously to implement the changes proposed relative to the lighting in the Old
Center. r
Traffic Problem - Osgood & Main Street ,', · ' ·
Executive Secretary, JohnBohenko reported that Joe DeAngelo of the Mass. DPW win be reviewing
the redisign of this intersection. As an immediate solution, the Highway Surveyor agreed {o install
a temporary stop sign vntil such time as this intersection is redesigned. Joe DeAngelo win be requesting
that Bud Cyr install a "traffic'island" by erecting barrels or cones at this location to test the traffic
flow.
It was voted to go into executive session at 8:40 P.M. to discuss a request from:the School D~partment
f6r Special Legal Counsel, grievance - Highway Department, and DPW Union negotiaitons.:
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
.Blue Lobster: Michael Cattan and Stephen Cote appeared before the Licensing Commissioners with a
request for Common Victualer license which was tabled from last week until character references were
obtained.. Communication ~as received from :the 'Police Chief citing:.no, criminal record:...The afore-
mentioned are also the proprietors of Cattan Fisheries in Dracut. After a brief description of the
business, Mr. Cattan and Mr. Cote were wished success in their endeavors.
Lawrence General Hospital Assoc.: A request for a one-day wine & beer~ license was tabled until the
Executive Secretary notifies Bruce Baker of this request.
N.Andover Girls' Basketbal Trip: An application was approved for a one day wine & beer license for
'!A Night at the Races" to be held on May 4, 1984 at the Community Center on Johnson Street.
Catherine J. Foley, Acting Secretary
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