HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-07-10 Board of Selectmen MinutesJUNE 29, 1970 (continued)
N~ HIGH SCHOOL PROJECT:
The Board, Town Counsel and Harry Dow, III, Chairman of the School Building Committee, sat in
conference at 7:00 P.M. to discuss the matters concerning the purchase of the school building
land, securement of price of land, determine who would negotiate with owners of land, and the
appointment of three appraisers of said land.
The conference was going along smoothly until they wererudely interrupted byanuninvited
member of the Advisory Board, Mrs. Eleanor Cahill. Her loud, untimely and rude remarks not
only interrupted the executive session, but the weekly Selectmen's meeting,as well,which
followed. The Board of Selectmen always welcome and recognize constructive criticism re
the administration of their office, but were not elected to be subject to ignorant, uncalled
for, verbal abuse.
At the executive session, Selectman Kirk made a motion that the Board appoint three appraisers
to acquire the price of the land needed for the school building needs. The vote was unanimous
Chairman Finneranmade a motion to appoint a Mr. Roland Siskind. Selectman Duffy stated that
the appointments should be tabled until further study was made on the most capable persons
to fill the requirements. The motion was tabled. It was .voted to have Town Counsel conduct
the title search on land that was determined on to buy. Further discussion had to be tabled
as time for the Selectmen's meeting arrived and most of the executive session time was wasted
due to Mrs. 8ahill's continuous interrupting remarks.
LICENSING CO~SSIONERS:
An application to store 20,000 gals of gasoline, underground, at 79 Chickering ~oad, property
owned by Marguerite Schurender and petitioned by L. A. Larssen, American Oil Co. was received
Alice M. Letarte, Secretary ~-~ ~ ~-~,~ ' ~
Clerk
JULY 10, 1970
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date, Friday, instead of their reg-'
ular meeting date, July 13, 1970. Chairman Finneran was on vacation and Selectman Duffy was
scheduled to go on his vacation the following week. Mr. Duffy was acting Chairman and Mr.
Kirk doubled as Clerk and Licensing Board Chairman. The minutes and warrant were approved as
submitted.
All Hearings scheduled for Monday, July 13, were postponed until August 3, 1970. Selectman's
Secretary sent out second notices to all abutters and had two notices of the postponement
in the Eagle-Tribune, July 10 and 11. Four hearings were involved.
GAS EXCAVATION:
A petition was~approved to excavate to repair gas mains at 29,Elmwood Rd., N.A.
POLE INSTALLATION:
A hearing was set for .August 3, 1970, at 8:00 P.M. on a petition to install lone pole on Dale St.
TOWN COUNSEL - OUTDOORBURNING - COMMERCIAL VEHICLEPAP~ING:
Arnold Salisbury sent letter to Selectmen (copy' of letter sent to Fire Chief Daw) re the
~proposed outdoor burning restriction. It stated that he had conferred with James L. Dallas,
· Director of the Bureau of Air Uses Management who stated that the Department of Public Health
had not as yet adopted regulations which would affect outdoor fires in North Andover. Even if
they are adopted at the time of the scheduled hearing, July 14, 1970, they would not become
effective, in his judgment, until September 15, 1970. His'office would advise the Selectmen
promptly of future adoption and effective date.
Sel6ctmanKirk motioned to have a letter sent to Chief Daw and TownBnildingCustodian,'John
Lyous advising them that, in anticipation of the outside burning ban, the Selectman have so
directed that the incinerator in the Town Yard be dismantled. They were requested to procure
a sufficient number of trash barrels for the people under their jurisdiction and to advise
the Board when this was accomplished. It was so voted.
A copy of a letter sent to Planning Board Chairman, William Chepulis, Jr. from Town Counsel
requested , in behalf of the Selectmen, to consider whether or not the present provision of
the Zoning By-Law regulating the parking of commercial vehicles, could be changed in anyway.
The Selectmen, he added, would welcome any suggestions concerning the possibility of their
sponsoring an Article for some later Town Meeting Warrant to effect a change in this matter.
A hearing, ,scheduled for July 13, was postponed until August 3, 1970, at 7:30 P.M.
TOPICS AGREEMENT:
A letter re state aid in installing safety traffic devices was received by the Board who
voted to refer said letter to Chief Lawlor together with the Topics planning map.
SALE OF OLD DESKS:
The Selectmen's Secretary reported the results of her conversation with Superintendent of
Schools, Peter Garofoli, re the sale of old desks from the now demolished Johnsom High School:
Sale will be conducted on Monday, August 17, between 8 A.M. and 11 A.N. at the Atkinson School.
Price of a desk and chair set will be $2.00, "first come, first served.,, There will be
approximately 100 desks. Secretary will advertise sale two or three days before.
JULY 10, 1970 (continued)
INSURANCE - SCHOOL:
A letter received by the Board from Mr. Garofoli requested the Selectmen to take whatever
steps necessary to indemnify the N. A. School Committee members according to Section 100E
which he enclosed. The Board voted to send copy to Richard Lafond, Insurance Chairman,
and to Town Counsel to study and submit recommendations re same. ~
COPPERANTI-TRNST CASE:
A letter from Attorney General, Robert H. Quinn, contained a check for $173.47, a partial
settlement due the town from the anti-trust copper .case.
in the case.
This was the second check reeeived
NOTICES RECEIVED:
White House Conference O~e~ildren, December 13-18, 1970. Received. Information requested.
Selectmen Duffy's appoint,~to Steering Committee of Mass. League of Cities & Towns.
Brochure on Retirmment Allowances for state and local employees. Referred to Town Treasurer
RESTRICTED PABKING - JOHNSON STREET:
A letter from Chief Lawlor advised the Board that the problem of parking on Johnson Street,
vicinity of Mac's General Store, required further study. He stated that the restricted
lng in vicinity of Central Fire Station has not affected the store at the present time. He
also stated that all day parking of vehicles in the limited area isn't posing a problem;
and added that to guarantee seven parking spaces for one store would not be in the best in-
terests of the town. Selectman Kirk requested that Chief Lawlor submit further report on
this matter for August 3 meeting. It was so voted.
OLXRENDON STREET PARXING:
Chief Lawlor reported to the Board on the results of his safety survey on Clarendon Street.
He advised the Board that a parking problem occurs only when two, athletic events take place
at the same time between the hours of 6 and 9 P.M. at Aplin playground. In conversation
with Mr. McEvoy, Recreation Director, Mr. McEvoy agreed to try to arrange Little League games
to be played at other playgrounds when basketball is being playedat Aplin. Basketball
· ptayes will be instructed to park their cars on the playground side of Clarendon Street
~ill leave opposite side of the street open for free, moving traffic. Board voted to have
Chief Lawlor report the results of his recommendations by Angust 3.
RED, FLASHING SIGNALS:
Chief Lawlor stated in his letter that the installation of flsshing, red lights on Salem St.
vicinity of the Fire Station, would have ~o be approved by the State Dept. of Public Works.
In conversation with the Traffic Engineering Section of the Public Works, Danvers, Mass.
who stated that the department wo~_ld no~ approve a flashing, red light at this location.
They probably would approve a 12-inch, flashing, yelow caution light. Selectman Kirk re-
quested Chief Lawlor to further advise the Board whether or not the state Public Works would
approve or authorize the installation on this street of (1) Flashing, red lights. (2).
Flashing, Yellow Caution lights.
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING PETITION:
The Board was presented with a petition with 219 certified signatures from Mrs. Eileen
Donovan and others for a Special Town Meeting to amend the North Andover Zoning By-Law
and the Zoning Map of the Town. Selectman Kirk made a motion to refer the petition to
Town Cousel for advisement as to what date the Board is required to set up the STMeeting.
Selectman Duffy seconded the motion. The signatures were referred to the Board of Re
for verification.
TOWN YARD INCINERATOR:
Selectman Kirk motioned to have a memo sent to Chief James P. Daw and Town Building
John J. Lyons advising themthat 'In anticipation of the outside burning ban, the Selectmen
have directed the incinerator in the Town Yard to be dismantled. Mr. Daw and Mr. Lyons
directed to take proper action to procure a sufficient number of trash barrels for the
under their Jurisdiction and to so inform the Board when this was accomplished."
STREET LIGHTING:
Selectman Kirk, after considerable study of street light surveys sent from Mass. Electric
made a motion to have following lights installed; Selectman Duffy seconded the motion:
Minute Avenue (11) - 1-3500 Lumen on pole 174/3379 .... Annis St.-135.00 lumen light
Young Rd.- 1-3500 lumen light ..... Cor. Pleasant and Elm Sts.-2-3500 lumen lights...
Turnpike Street (1%37)-1-3500 lumen on poles 552 and %54 ..... Cor. F~plewood Ave. & Chestnut
1-3500 lumen light...Cor. Chestnut and Milk St. 1-7000 lumen light.
FLATLEYDRAINAGE:
Mr. Flatley's engineer, Mr. Kane, appeared befor~ the Board with a signed covenant ~repared
by Town Counsel re the drainage pro~ct on Turnpmke Street. Selectman Kirk stated ~.h?t he
wouldppzsona~ty!expedite the matter by the next meeti'ng, August 3- The Board is wamtmng for
a letter from the Town of Andover containing a written consent of the project which they
have verbally agreed
CHAIN LINK FENCES:
A letter from the Department of Public Works (State) stated that when an expressway is con -
structed, chain link fences are installed; in fields and wooded areas, stock fence in in-
stalled to prevent animals from wandering onto the highway. Howevexr~ after the initial
construction, Department policy and lack of ~unds, prevent them from installing chain link
fences when housing developments are installed afterwards. They advise the town to take