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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-09-08 Board of Selectmen MinutesAUGUST 25, 1975 (continued) 121 ESSE~CTY. HISTO~IC & SCENIC D.P.C. The Board appointed Selectman Joseph A. Guthrie to serve as North Andover's representative out he above-named Commission. Letter sent to cry. Planner, Thomas J. 0'Leafy, Jr. informin him of the Board's action. ME.~R~,~CK VALLEY HOIst. CA~ C~1~TEH: Letter received from above-named informed the Board that they had been awarded an SSI Alert Grant by the 1.~ss. Dept. of Elder Affairs. Under the terms of this grant, the Cen~er has the responsibility for seeking out and assisting people who may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit~. Copies of the letter w~] l be sent to three elderly home p~oJects. Notice of an~,~ Roadway. Hearing, I.~ss. Dept. of Public Works. Mr. Cyr and Mr. Willis will attend. Notice of hearing of N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co. Notice from G,,I* Oil Co. re increase in rates. Letter from Commonwealth of Mass. certifying the amount of "Free Cash" for the town in the amount of $606,3%0. Letter sent to Voc School acknswledging receipt of revised budget. CN~E~ERY STPJ~ET LIGHT: Letter received from the caretaker of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery requesting a street light on existing pole in front of the cemetery because of increased vandalism. Light company wf~1 be requested to conduct a survey. Letter will be sent by Chief Lawlor requesting S~PTE~BER 8~ 1975 The Board of Selectmen held their meeting on this date with all members present; Selectmen Joseph A.Guthrie, Thomas J. McEvcywithChairman'JohnF.coadypresiding. Thew arrant and minutes were approved as submitted. Nvv.?~IDE RD. SID~NALK: Letters received from Highway Surveyor stating that he did not think much of the type cf sidewalk proposed by the State to be constructed on Nillside ~. Letter received from Dis- trict Eighway Engineer in reply to Selectmen'S letter requesting the installaticm of The letter stated that the request was refused for the following reasons: Area in question is rural and not in the vicinity of schools, business establishments er industrial plants. Volume ef pedestrian traffic small,exclusive of the infrequest use by the school children. Dense graded gravel wil2 be placed on shoulders that will he widened from 3 ft. to 6 can be utilized by the school children walking to the bus stop. Safe travel ceuditicns pre- vail. Selectman McEvoy did not agree wi~' ;tate Engineer..stated road had p~cr visibility, dangerous to school children. Selectman ~uthrie stated that the project long in development, townspacple did not participate in hearings cr c~mm~uicate with Select~aen and State Public Works when road plans available. CHairman Coady stated that perhaps ~ter a ~hxture state program the side~r~lks could be ccustructed. Selectmam Guthrie made motion which was seconded ~o place matter in pending file. Copies of state letter to be ssut to petitioners of GAS EXCAVATION: Petition approved for Lawrense Gas Co. to excavate on Charles St., corner of Sutton Street. Police Officer required. INSU.WANCE RATE INCREASE: Notice received of an insurance rate increase. R. Kulpinsk~$ inquired as to safety meetings to be.held every month. Selectmen authorized J. Willis to contact R. Lafond to set up said meetings. CAPITAL ~GET FO~MS: Selectmen received annual forms for requests to the Capital Budget Committee. Selectmen voted to meet with the C.B.O. on October 2, and with the Town Facilities Committee to discuss town building space and refurbishing. Names to be submitted by that date to fill vacancy on Cap. Bud. Committee. BUREAU OF ACCOUNTS: The Board voted to send letters to Senator Rarak and ~ep. Hurrell asking their aid to defeat the proposal that the Bureau of Accounts be abolished by October 1, 1975. This department takes care of the ann~ a~ts of all cities and towns and the cost to hire private account- ing firms to do the auditing would triple. The Bureau of Accounts also acts in an 'advisory capacity to the towns and cities. BtYi RONMENTAL F~.~)WSHIPS: Mrs. Pat Trembly and Gayton Osgood requested the Board to send a letter of sponsorship on their:applicatious for F-l~owships in the Tufts Environmental Fellows Program. Tuition will be free if they are granted the Fellowships. The Selectmen voted in the affirmative and instructed the letter he sent by the Secretary. 9 1 7; (continued) STATE CENSUS: Confirmation of state census received from the Office of the Secretary of State. 15,798, as of March 1, 1975. The Selectmen voted to accept figures as submitted. Population: PEDESTRIAN OVE.=d~ASS: Selectman Guthrie reported to the Board that the pedestrian overpass for the new Nigh School is close to completion. He made a motion which was seconded that the Overpass be dedicated to the late William Rock, former member of the School Co~.~ttee. J. Willis was authorized to obtain a plaque to be placed on tho overpass in honor of Mr. Rock. SPECIAL TO~N MEETING: Members of the Firefighters Union were present at the meeting to discuss town meeting action which turned down iltnding of raises in the fire deportment. This funding had been agreed upon by the Bargaining Committee and the Firefighters and a Contract had been signed by both parties for same. Selectmen advised R. Kulpineki, Chairman of the Advisory Board, that the Contract should be honored, that a letter from the Advisory Board was requested recommending the fumiing difference. Kulpins~i stated that the matter was brought up and turned down at anm,-~ Town Meeting. Ch. Coady stated that the townspeople did net understand the question of funding at that time. Selectman Guthrie stated that the question should be brought to the Townspeople in the right text. Motion was made and seconded that a Special Town Meeting would be called at the Sclectmen's next meeting, September 15, 197% and the warrant opened to include articles pertaining to Firefighters Union and Employees Union raises. Eulptnski stated he needed at least 5 days to get the Advisory Board together for a meeting. Guthrie replied that he had 7 days for this meeting which should be ample time. TOWN BUILDING SPACE: Letters received from FireChief Daw requesting space in the mown garage, now occupied by the Tree Dept., to house their Fire Dept. equipment. Letter from Council On Aging Program Chairmsn, Mrs. Emily Marphy, requested tho office of the Tree Dept., when vacated, :6or the Council On Aging activities. Letters will be sent advising them both that their requests would be placed in the pending file until the Selectmen meet with the Town Facilities ittee early in October, tentatively the 2nd, when town ~lding space and refurbishing w~11 be diecuesed. ~ ~, AI.~ ce M. Letarte, Secretary ~ ~'- ~ ~-'.-.'-:: : -: /.~ glerk SEPTEMBER 15, 197~. ~." The Board of Selectmen held their regular meeting on this date with all me,hera present; Selectmen Joseph A. Guthrie, Thomas J. McEvoy with Chairman John F. Coady, presiding. The warrant and minutes were approved as submitted. ADVISORY BOAE): After conferring with the Advisory Board for over an hour, the Selectmen were advised by its Chairman, R. Kulpinsky, that they did not approve of the two Articles the Selectmen proposed to submit on the warrant of a Speciel Town Meeting. Selectman Guthrie -~ithdrew his motion of last week's meeting, to cn~ a Special Town Meeting. Select,~ NcEvoy withdrew his · second of the motion. The Firefightere wf].1 proceed with their, fact finding action. TPXANGLE SIGN: Mr. Roche requested a new sign be erected at the triangle, corner of Court St. and Academy Rd. Present sign rusted and deteriorated. Board voted to refer request to Public Works. BLOODMOBILE: Arrangements are being made to conduct another Bloodmobile, December 7, 1975, Sunday, from 10:00 A.M. to 3:45 P.M. at the Middle School. ESSEX CTY. H~STORICAL CONMISSION: of a person The Board voted to send letter to Peter Rossiter requesting a name/be submitted either from the N.A. Historical Oom,.:ssion or the Bicentennial Co~,a-~ssion who would be interested in serving on the above-named Commission. Selectman ~xthrie is serving on a temporary basis until a permanent represent~'ive of the town is appointed. GAS EXCAVATION: Petition received to excavate to repair gas maine on Sutton St. Highway Surveyor requested plans before he would sign. Petition to he held until plans received. Approved subject to approval of H. Surveyor. STR~£ LIGHT SURVEYS: Street light surveys received for Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, Waverly Rd. and others. pending file until further perused. Placed on POLE LOCATIONS: Approved: Petition for removal of 1 Joint pole on Johnson St. No hearing necessary. Hearing set for Sept. 22, 1975, 7:30 p.m. for petition for Joint locations of 11 poles on Rea St. and 1 pole on Johnson St. Abutters to be notified. Received: (see next page.)