HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974-04-01 Board of Selectmen MinutesThe Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date ~ith all members present;'
Selectmen Joseph A. Guthrie, John F. Coady with Chairman John P. Kirk presiding. The warrant
and minutes were approved as submitted.
SAFETY PROBLEM - HIGH & S~TON STS.
The Selectmen received a petition from residents in the area of High and Sutton Streets re-
questing a yellow blinking light be installed at that intersection because of the mar~ accidents
there. The Board referred the petition to Chief Lawlor for his investigation and .recommendations.
AE~ICLE:
An article received from the Highway Surveyor and Public Works for the an~,~ Town Warrant was
denied by the Board stating the moneys could be obtained under Article already in Town Warrant.
SANITARY DISTRICT: .~
A letter from the Gr. lawrence Sanitary District in reply to the Fredette Complaint stated
that all hearings and notices were advertised in the local paper re the Sanitary District
construction in the ~iverview and Saunders Street areas. Individ,,,1 notices to abutters
were not required, Ne suggested Er. Fredette ami' other interested parties attend their nsx~
public meeting, April 18, 1974, at 7:30 p.m. at 598 Essex Street. The Board voted to send
copy of letter to Mr. Fredette.
NOTICES EEIVED: '-~
Nearing, State House, April 30, l0 A.M. re Fuel Adjustment Clauses.
Letter re National Flood Insurance. Literature will be requested on the matter.
Letter re an~ml audit. Town accounts will be. audited as soon as schedule permits, Copy to T. Acct.
Letter from .Associate Commissioner of Waterways Division. Copies to Public Works and Highway Dept.
Letter from Bicentennial President re grants. Forwarded to Bicentennial Chairman.
TC~N OF NETH~EN:
A letter from town of Msthuen inviting North Andever officials and residents to participate in
'~et Your Neighbor Week,. on Sunday, June 30, 1974. A',parede is planned. Copies of letter
be sent to all departments a~.posted on the b,,lletin Board. Board will make every effort
to attend.
STOP SIGN -HIGH & CHAdWiCK STS.
Notice received that above-named :~had been appreved by the De~t. of Public Works. An attested
amendment to the N.A..Traffic Rules and Regulations ~ be sent to Public Works.
HIST OHICAL CONMISSION.
Selectman Guthrie brought to the attention of the Boa~ that the Historical Co~A~ssicn budget
~us being cut drastically by the Advisory Board. He stated that they were a hard-wor~ing
group and had been directed bY the Selectmen to pursue certain, impertant town matters. A
motion was made and seconded that the Chairman be authorized to request the Advisory Boar&
to reconsider their decision and to consider approving a major portion of the budget amount.
AE~ICLE AMOUNTS:
The Board voted to authorize ~the C~airman to make the final changes on Articles in the Warrant
and to authorize To~n Clerk to SUbmit same to the printer. They are as follows:
Art. 29 - $473,950.
Art. 31 - 4,800
Ar~. 32 - $192,696 .... Itemized:
33 - Direction-bf Selectmen
Art. 87 - $423,9~0 ~Itemized:
Gen. maintenance of budget of H. Sur~eyor...$120,096
.Art. 31 .......................... .... ....... 4,800
Art. 6d~. ............. .. .............. .. .... ~0,000
Art. 61.... ....... . .... . ....... ..~... ....... 1,800
Art. 65 ......... ....... .... ... ........... ... 10,0OO
Art. 67........ .... ..% ...................... 6,000
Fixre Dept. Salaries...... .......... . ........ 150,000
~ ~Police Dept. Salaries ............. ~. ..... .... 1~0,000
LICENSING CO~S~IONERS:
A petition was received from Hudson Bus~Idr~ ~cr permission to pick up paying passengers in.
North Andover for transportation to and from Logan Airport. Hearing was set for April 22, 1974
at 7:30 P.M. Town citizens were presen~ and Chairman Coady allowed their cozmmnts to he recei?md
on the petition. They are as~ follows: Gerald Stewart, 11 Bradstreet P~...In favor of petition.
Daniel Thor~n, ws~ Street..in favor of petition. Joseph M. Ly~na, Western Electric Co. and Albert
Benoit, Bradford Street..in favor of petition. General cements:
Western Electric Co. - it would be a great convenience to business men and townspeople, less
expense, could leave cars at home for familiez, would help the gas shortage crisis...one car
using gas to Logan instead of several, etc.
Letter received from ABC re licenses:
AliceM. Letarte, Secretary ~-:~-"~':-'~:::: :~-~- ~/ ~J~,~~ Clerk