HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-02-10 Board of Selectmen Minutes 96 FEBRUARY 3, 1975 (continued)
Perini Corp. continued:
Atty. Ford and Mr. George both stated that, because of their contract with Perini Corp, pay-
ment could not be made in this way...it would be illegal. If Stop Order issued not only would
many people be out of a Job, but the town would be open to damage suits from Perini. Under
old Building Code, County's were exempt from building fees but under new law, effective
January 1, 1975, leaves the matter of Regional fees up to locs.l Jurisdiction. After a long
discussion the foliowing motion was made and seconded: Town Counsel and Atty. John Ford,
acting Jointly, wm~ld seek a "Declaratory Judgment" resolving question, whether or not, fee
for building permit should be paid by the Periui Corp. The Gr. Iaw. Sanitary District is
to call a special meeting to vote the sum-of $15,000,with interest, to be placed Jointly in
escrow by the T own of North Andover under the Jurisdiction of Town Treasurer, Jim De~hirst,
and the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District.
STATE DEPT. OF PUBLIC WOPMS CONTRACT:
Public Works Contract #28525 received. Forwarded to Highway Sj~rveyor and Town Accountant.
~A!ice M. Letarte, Secretary .m~w~,.~.~.~// ~. ~ ~ . . Clerk
FEBRUARY 10, 197
The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with two men=
bets present,Selectman Joseph A. Guth~ie, Acting Chairman of the Licensing
Board and Chairman of Board, John F. Coady, presiding. Selectman Kirk was
absent. The Warrant and minutes were approved as submitted.
_s VO T coWcIL:
Letter recemved from Donald Zorn, Vice-President, of the Student Council
concerned a propo.sed "Student-Town Government Day," Chairman Coady stated
the stu.dents' attmtude.was great: that the proposed plan had worked well.
· state-wmde. M~. Guthrme stated mt was a worth-while project and made mormon
to have f. Willis contact theZStudent Council to discuss program.
PUBLIC RECORDS:
Letter received from Sec. of State, Paul Guzzi re availability of Public
Records as per Public Records Act. Board voted to send copies to all town
department s.
ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE:
· nvm~a~mon recemvec ~'or ~oard and town officials to participate in the 7th
annual St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 16th. Chairman Coady and Selectman
Guthrie will attend. Invitation sent ~o all departments.
PEDESTRIAN O¥~-PA.SS:
No~mce received from Lawrence Gas Co. that Bayer & Mingolla Industries, Inc.
Worcester, Mass. sent their i~tention to excavate at the proposed Pedestrian
Overpass & Construction on Chickering Road. Copies of notice sent to High-
way Dept.,Board of Public Works and Police Dept.
TOWN AUDIT:
Letter from Town Accountant stated that a request should go to the Director
of. Accounts re the annual Town audit of accounts. Board voted to instruct
Mr. Roche to tske the necessary steps to expedite said request.
SOLID WASTE:
Letters received on Solid Waste Program submitted from the Highway Surveyor.
Selectmen voted to endorse M~. Cyr's program who is to go before the Advisory
Board.
MAIN ST. -NO P AREING:
Reques~ received from Andrew L. Bss, 354 Main St., to have "NO Parking" signs
installed on both sides of Main Street, between Park Way and Davis St. The
Board referred the request to Chief Lawlor for his recommendation by Feb. 27.
WARRANT CLOSED-ARTICLES:
warran~ c-os~'~ a~ D':b~ p.m. today. Board willY, take Articles submitted under
advisement. Will refer them to Town Counsel for legality and wording, to be
returned to the Board by March 3, 1975, at which time the Selectmen will
number them.
NEXT MEETING:
Due to next Monday, meeting day, falling on G. Washington's Birthday, the
Selectmen will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 1975. It
will be so posted on the bulletin Board.
OUT-DOOR PAREING LICENSE:
After discussion on application of C. Adam's application for an Out-Door
license, Selectman Coady stated that there were facts for and against the
granting of the license but made a motion that a license for Out-Door Parking
be granted to Christopher Adams at 1519 0sgood Street with the stipulation
that only 15 cars be parked, daily, and the license could not be transferred
to another person or p,rsous at any time. It was seconded by Mr. Guthrie