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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1971-01-18 Board of Selectmen MinutesJANUARY 18, 1971 (continued) MASS. AVENUE ACCEPTANCE (cont.) accept i~ this year. Nr. Nicetta objected to the acceptance because of the areas still hold- ing water. Mr. Duffy stated that if the road is in good condition it should be accepted. Mr. Kirk made a motion to accept Mass. Avenue with the recongnition of the Highway Surveyor, N. Nicetta's objections; said objections to be submitted, in writing, to the Selectmen for their records. That the Selectmen take the proper steps to expedite the acceptance of ~mss. Ave. William B. Duffy, Jr., Esq. seconded the motion. Chairman Finneran objected: Reason: Highway Surveyor's approval should be received before street is accepted. As two votes, only, out of three are necessary, the acceptance of Massachusetts ~enue was so recorded in the minutes. Copies of the vote was sent to Atty. Salisbury and to Jacob~ Berkover, Danvere D,P,W., with attention of Charles Mason, Engineer. ~EGIONAL WASTE DISPOSAL: William King appeared before the Board to report on the recent meeting with the Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal. He requested another, briefer,"Notice of Intent," to be written and sent to Howard Whitmore, Jr., Director with copies to be sent to him and to the Merrimack Valley Regionsl Planning Commission. Mr. King stated he would like to have one or three of the Board to speak at the Town Meeting on the proposed Regional Solid WastesDisposal District-. CAPITAL OUTLAY CONMITTEE: Mark Henry, Chairman of the Capital Outlay Committee, appeared before the Board with a copy of a letter sent to the Advisory Board protesting requests made by the town's Public Works .~. ~Dept. for three'pieces of equipment,(cost, $15,OO0.) Mr. Henry stated that this ~equtpment~ had not been requested through his Committee in accordance with normal operating procedures. Chairman of the Board of Public Works, John J. Willis, Jr., had stated, in writing, that the~' Public Works would not have equipment purchases for the next six years. In addition, Mr. Henry continued, the Public Work's request for $35,000 for Well Improvements was not presented · to, or discussed with the Capital Outlay Committee who is responsible for the~budgets presented to the Advisory Board. He requested 100% cooperation with every department, to insure the success of the Town's program. ~ ST. CONTRACT: The Board received three copies of the 1971 contract for Chapter~90 construction of Salem to be executed by the Board; two copies to be sent hack %o the State, one copy to he retained by the T~wn. SALEM ST. EASE~ENTS: The Board receivednctice that four signatures must be obtained on easements before the Salem Street work could proceed. Two signatures have been obtained by the Secretary, two remaia unsigned. NAINTENANCE ALLOTMENTS: Notice was referred to Town Accountant and the Highway Surveyor re tentative allotments from the State on annual repairs %o Salem, Foster and johnson Streets. FINICHIARO ~EQUEST: J A letter from Town Counsel advised the Board that Mr. Finichiar~s problem was purely a personal one and the Board had no authority to solve said problem. POLE RELOCATION: Petition was approved for a Joint pole relocation on Brightwood Ave. No hearing necessary. BECREATION: SKATING: A letter from William McEvoy advised the Board that the hours for skating at Brooks School had been regulated into two time elements ...... 6 to 8 p.m. period will be for Grammar School children and their parents...8 to 10 p.m. will be for High School StUdents and Adults. This letter answered a letter received from Mrs. Lois Roberts complaining of overCrowding of the -~lnk. Mr. McEvoy stated that if she had given him the courtesy of a call, he could have advised her of the new hours...it wasn't necessary to write to the B~rd. The Board voted to send a letter to Mr. NcEvey, acknowledgi~g and thanking him for his letter and to co,rotund him for the excellent Job he is doing as head of the P~creation Council. N. A. JAI~EES: The Board voted to acknowledge a letter sent b~ Tom Arsenault, Project Chairman, re a Community Service meeting in Naroh. COF~UNITY REQUEST: SKATING EIN~S: Members of the student body, Gloria Tucci and Nina Guerrera together with Jaycee's Lou Kimec, Board of Trade and Community Center Board Member, John Monteiro appeared before the Board requesting the town for more skating rinks. Mr. Monteiro stated that the boys and girls were more interested in outdoor sports than indoor, such as dancing, and would like to know if it would be possible to form.a committee to plan for skating rinks on the various playgrounds. (see page 355) JANUARY 18, 1971 (continued) SKATING RINKS: (cont.) The group brought in a detailed skating rink preparation used in Andover's program that may be very useful to the proposed committee. Selectman Kirk stated that such a project required a lot of planning and cooperation of all departments together with volunteer workers. He stated that there would not be time to have a program this year, but in the year to come. Norwood, also a member of the group, stated that if natural ponds were cleared, the ice would have to be checked at least twice a day, in the morning and at night. The Board voted to a letter to Chairman McEvoy re the skating petition and invited him to discuss the matter them when convenient. Leo Lafond, Tree Warden, stated tha next day that the Conservation Committee would be interested in sponsoring this worthwhile project. Mr. NcEvoy was so advis~ NE~ HIGH SCHOOL LAND (ROGER'S SITE) The Board, by'majority vote, agreed to accept a specific parcel of land for the site of the proposed new High School in the amount cf $221,900. O0. The vote was so recorded: Two members, Kirk and Finneran, voting in the affirmative. Member, Duffy,Jr., voting, '~ay." Mr. Finneran relinquished Chairmanship of the Board, temporarily, ~to enable him to vote affirmatively on the Roger's land site. The vote, as recorded, was sent to Town Counsel. YOUTH CONMISSION: A letter was received from Michael Thompson, Senior at the No.Andover High School, requesting the organization of a Youth Commission, such as Lawrence ha's, in North Andover. The very well written letter suggested the membership include members such as an equal amoun~ of youth and adults; the adults could be prominent business, educational, religious, civic and political leaders from North Andover. The purpose of the Commission would be to help and encourage the youth of the community by planning youth activities, educate them as ~o their local government, having them participate in their community affairs instead of deriding and hindering. The Board voted to acknowledge and thank Mr. Thompson for his letter and to con- tact Mr. Garofoli re the Youth Commission. A copy of Michae!~s letter was sent to Mr. Garofol JANUARY 25,~ 1971. The Board held their regular meeting on this date with all members present. approved as submitted. NOTICES RECEIVED: Town Accountant; statedment of Town's indebtedness. Proclamation of Prisoner of WarWeek, January 23 ~o January 30, 1971. C.M.V.R.P. District Commission meeting January 21, 1971. Children and Youth Report for White House Conference. Letter rs tax bills for 1971. ~ Alice M. Letarte, Secretary .~w~-: ~ ~ ~ - :.-~ ~ .:: erk. The Warrant was JUROR: Arthur Pinaud, 59 Maple Avenue, was drawn for the February 8 sitting, at Salem. Invitation from Andover ~o participate in their 325th Anniversary. The Board voted to ack- nowledge and thank the Selectmen for the invitation and appointed Robert Finnerun to represent the town of North Andover. Letters were sent to Mr. Finneran. Certificates of Incorporation. Referred to Chief lawlor for recommendations. Letter of acknowledgement from Howard Whitmore, Jr., DirectOr, Bureau of Solid Waste Disposal. Copies of letters sen~ by Town Counsel: Personnel Board articles; ~BTA Article; Article suggested by Selectman Duffy, Jr. re Civic Holiday Celebration Committee. To be discussed. Letter and check re copper piping case settlement. Check for $349.85 given to Town Treasurer. Letter from County Commissioner,s office re Essex Cty. Retirement costs. Referred to T. 'Treas. 10 Courses on Drug Education Through Community Action, Feb. 1, 1971 -7-9 p.m. - M.I.T. Referr to Supt. G~rofoli and Mr. Licare. Posted on Bulletin Board. Legislative information from Masss. Selectmnn,s Association. Minutes of Voc School meeting. TOWN REPORT BID: Selectman Kirk stated that the Committee had awarded the contract ~o print the annual T own Report to Town Printing Co., Andover, Mass., the lowes~ bidder. A letter will be sent to Town Printing Co. with the official announcement. JAYCEES: Mr. Kimec from the N. A. Jaycees appeared before the B card requesting the Selectmen to have a booth at their "Know Your Tow~," on March 28 between 10 A.M. and ~ P.M. The Board told Mr. Kimec ~they would have to discuss the matter further but would give the Jaycees every coopera- tion. HERITAGE GREEN APTS.: A couple appeared before the Board with complaints about leaks in their Heritage Green Apt. The Board stated that they had no authority or Jurisdiction ~a~ act on personal