HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-05-19 Board of Selectmen Minutes w/documents BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 19, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 6:05 PM at North
Andover High School Room 1108.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Licensing Commissioner,
Tracy Watson, Donald Stewart, Phil DeCologero, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town
Manager Ray Santilli, and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. No members of the public were in
attendance.
CONSENT ITEMS (taken out of order):
Approve and sign year end budget reallocation
Budget Director/Town Accountant, Lyne Savage, was present and requested the Board approve and sign
a budget reallocation to cover line item deficits and snow and ice deficit. Ms. Savage stated that the
Town will be getting $200,000 from FEMA for the snow and ice deficit. The Town Manager explained that
the Town's ability to cover the deficit is due to the change in Health Insurance.
Clerk, Rosemary Smedile, arrived at 6:13 p.m.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
approve and sign the reallocation of the Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget to cover the line item
deficits and snow and ice deficit as presented. Vote approved 5-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of May 11, 2015 as written. Vote approved 5-0.
At 6:20 p.m. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to move into executive
session for the purpose of a strategy session with respect to collective bargaining with police
officers and sergeants. Chairman Richard Vaillancourt declared an open meeting will hurt the
Board's bargaining position and that the Board will reconvene in open session at the end of
executive session.
Roll call vote was taken. Tracy Watson-yes, Phil DeCologero-yes, Donald Stewart-yes, Rosemary
Smedile-yes, Richard Vaillancourt-yes. Vote approve 5-0.
At 6:40 p.m. the Board moved back into open session.
CONSENT ITEMS (continued):
Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the NEPBA Local 2 (police
officers/sergeants)for the period July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2018
After 3 negotiating sessions, the town and the NEPBA Local 2 came to an agreement regarding their
contract. The NEPBA approved the Memorandum of Agreement and ratified the contract.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve
the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the New England Police Benevolent
Association, Local 2 for the period July 1, 2015-June 30, 2018. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
None
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
None
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TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, updated the Board on the status of negotiations with the Firefighters
Union. The parties are scheduled to meet on June 1St and hope to have an agreement in place by July 1St
The police lieutenants are decertifying from the union. They will negotiate a contract on their own behalf.
The Fire Chief will likely name a Deputy Chief by the end of next week.
Both the Fire Chief and the Police Chief are retiring in June of 2016. The Board needs to decide on the
timeline for the process of hiring the new chiefs.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to adjourn the meeting at 6:50
p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of May 11, 2015
FY2015 Request for Budget Reallocation
Memorandum of Agreement
BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES May 19, 2015
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 6:20 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile,
Licensing Commissioner, Tracy Watson, Donald Stewart, Phil DeCologero, Town Manager Andrew
Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to move into executive session for the
purpose of a strategy session with respect to collective bargaining with police officers and sergeants.
Chairman Richard Vaillancourt declared an open meeting will hurt the Board's bargaining position and
that the Board will reconvene in open session at the end of executive session.
Roll call vote was taken. Tracy Watson-yes, Phil DeCologero-yes, Donald Stewart-yes, Rosemary
Smedile-yes, Richard Vaillancourt-yes. Vote approve 5-0.
Matter subject to Collective Bargaining-Police Officers/Sergeants
The Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, provided a Memorandum of Agreement to the Board outlining the
terms of the proposed agreement. Compensation would increase by 2% on July 1, 2015, .50% on
January 1, 2016, 2% on July 1, 2016 and 2% on July 1, 2017. Longevity was adjusted to make it the
same as the other unions. The Town Manager explained that Article 8 (Education Incentive Pay)only
applies to employees hired after 2009 so this article only currently affects 3 employees.
ADJOURNMENT:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move out of executive session and back
into open session at 6:40 p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Memorandum of Agreement
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
120 MAIN STREET
NORTL1 ANDOVER., MASSACIILiSETTS 018-15
Richard M. Vaillancourt,Chairman /�/;����'��'•
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Phil DeC,alogero )
Rosemary Connelly Smedile,Clerk FAX(978)688-9556
Donald B. Stewart
Tracy M. Watson
BOARD OF SELECTMEN&LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
TUESDAY,MAY 19,2015 at 6:00 PM
NORTH ANDOVER HIGH SCHOOL
430 OSGOOD STREET
ROOM#1108
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. EXECUTIVE SESSON
A. Matter subject to collective bargaining
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. May 11,2015 Open Session Minutes, as written
V. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Ratification of Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town and the NEPBA Local 2(police
officers/sergeants)for the period July 1,2015 to June 30,2018
B. Approve and sign year end budget reallocation
VII. OLD BUSINESS
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
X. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT
A. "Ask the Manager"
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE
Monday,June 1,2015
XII. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES May 11, 2015
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall
Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile,
Licensing Commissioner, Tracy Watson, Donald Stewart, Phil DeCologero, Town Manager Andrew
Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 10
members of the public were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Chairman Vaillancourt introduced Abigail Karalis, Junior Poet Laureate who led the group in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of April 27, 2015 Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Introduction of new staff member-Kristine Cheetham Town Planner
Eric Kfoury, Director of Community and Economic Development, introduced the new Town Planner,
Kristine Cheetham.
Update from Karen Kline Poet Laureate
Karen Kline, North Andover's Poet Laureate, discussed the Junior Poet Laureate position. The Junior
Poet Laureate is helping Ms. Kline with the poetry program at theelementary schools. Ms. Kline
introduced Mary Gregoire, District Humanities Curriculum Coordinator, who organized the Poetry
Reception at the Library and the Poetry Jam at the High School. Ms. Kline presented the Junior Poet
Laureate, Abigail Karalis, with the Junior Poet Laureate Award. Miss Karalis read her poem entitled
"March Madness".
Earth Day Clean Up Acknowledgment
Chairman Vaillancourt read the names of the groups and individuals that helped clean up various parts of
the town on Saturday, May 2, 2015, per the memorandum of DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau.
Update on West Mill-RCG LLC
David Steinbergh of RCG, LLC gave a power point presentation regarding RCG's plans for the West Mill
on High and Water Streets. Seth Zeren, Development Manager of RCG, LLC was also present. The plan
is to add residences and businesses and remove the middle building, which is not an historic building,
and make that area a parking lot.
The Board had a brief discussion about a stop sign at Elm, Water and High Street, which will be
discussed in greater length at an upcoming meeting. Karen Kline provided public comment stating she is
in favor of the stop sign as she sees elementary kids trying to cross that street.
Eric Kfoury announced that the Town has entered into an agreement with RCG for an additional stop for
the commuter bus to Boston in the parking lot on High Street.
Environmental Partners-Impact Study of Biosolids Project at GLSD
Robert Rafferty of Environmental Partners, provided a summary of his findings and recommendations
regarding the potential community impacts of the proposed Biosolids Project at the Greater Lawrence
Sanitary District. In response to a question from the Board regarding whether North Andover would be
overburdened, Mr. Rafferty explained that to take in any more load than GLSD has predicted, would
require a major expansion of the facility. He believes there will be some competition in this area and
GLSD should take that into consideration when estimating load intake. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor,
recommended forwarding the report to the GLSD, highlighting the findings related to the financial and
contractual considerations. Mr. Maylor explained that he will add to the host agreement amendment the
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recommendations of the report and a clause relative to no idling and have the amended agreement
reviewed by legal counsel.
Other communications and announcements:
Sheep Shearing on Sunday from 10-4 at the common and no dogs are allowed during the event.
May 19th is the Annual Town Meeting at 7:00 pm at the High School. There is a continuous loop on North
Andover CAM discussing Town Meeting warrant. The warrant is available on the Town website, at Town
Hall and will be available at Town Meeting.
June 161h from 6-8 p.m. is the Open House for the new School Administration Building.
Special Olympics is at the High School on May 20th at 8:30 a.m.
May 17th is the Alex Farese annual track meet.
May 14th is the public meeting for feedback on the Town Hall facade and courtyard.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Affordable Unit resale-21-larvest Drive Unit 105 (Oakridge Village)
The Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has notified the Town that the affordable
housing unit at 2 Harvest Drive, Unit 105 (Oakridge Village) is up for sale. It is recommended the Board
not exercise its right of first refusal.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
decline the right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 2 Harvest Drive, Unit
105(Oakridge Village). Vote approved 5-0.
Request to dispose of surplus equipment-DPW
Per the town policy regarding surplus material and equipment, a memorandum was submitted to the
Board from Bruce Thibodeau, Director of DPW.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau, to surplus the 2002 Chevy Silverado F350
and the 2002 John Deer Tractor with attachments per his memo to the Town Manager dated April
29, 2015. Vote approved 5-0.
Request from Patriotic Observance & Marching Committee to hold Memorial Day Parade on Monday
Mav 25. 2015 at 10:00 a.m.
Ted Tripp of the Patriotic Observance and Marching Committee submitted a request to the Board to hold
the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2015 starting a 10:00 a.m. The parade will be from Osgood
Street to Mass Avenue to Salem Street ending at Ridgewood Cemetery.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of the Patriotic Observance and Marching Committee to hold the annual
Memorial Day Parade on May 25, 2015 beginning at 10:00 a.m, on Osgood Street. Vote approved 5-
0.
Appointment to Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Committee-Richard Gramly
The Board's appointment subcommittee recommended Richard Gramly be appointed to the
Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Committee.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
appoint Richard Gramly to the Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Committee for a term ending June
30, 2017. Vote approved 5-0
Vote maximum useful life of equipment-bond authorization
The 2014 Annual Town Meeting approved the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2015. By
statute, the Board is required to establish the maximum useful life of equipment bonded for a period of
more than five years.
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen vote
that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment listed below to be financed with the
proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed May 20, 2014(Article 23)is
hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(9)to be as follows:
Line Amount Description Useful Life
9 $160,000 6-Wheel Dump Truck 10 Years
Vote approved 5-0.
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Requests by Columbia Gas of Massachusetts
In accordance with M.G.L. c164 §70, the Board must give consent to the gas company to 'dig up and
open the ground in any of the streets, lanes and highways of a town.' The Department of Public Works
recommends approval for these projects.
To excavate at 75 Summer Street to install new gas service
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve
the request of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to excavate at 75 Summer Street for the purpose of
installing new gas service. Vote approved 5-0.
To excavate at 79 Hewitt Avenue to install new gas service
Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve
the request of Columbia Gas of Massachusetts to excavate at 79 Hewitt Avenue for the purpose of
installing new gas service. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Armen Jeknavorian of St. Greaory's Armenian Men's Club requests a One Dav All Alcohol license for a
Cigar Night on Thursday June 18 2015 from 6.00 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. and waiver of fee
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the One-Day All Alcohol License request for St.
Gregory Armenian Men's Club for a Cigar Night on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6:00 p.m. to
11:30 p.m. and waive the license fee. Vote approved 5-0.
Dollv Miller of Psychic Readings 163 Turnpike Street requests renewal of fortune teller's license
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the renewal of a Fortune Teller License for Dolly
Miller of Psychic Readings. Vote approved 5-0.
Mukta Shah of Merrimack College requests:
One Day Wine & Malt license for a Young Alumni Beer Social on Friday June 5 2015 from 6.00 p.m. to
8:00 p.m. at the 47 Lounge
One Day Wine& Malt license for Employee Appreciation Reception on Monday May 18 2015 from 12.00
p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at O'Brien Plaza
One Day Wine & Malt license for Stay and Play on Saturday June 6 2015 from 2.00 P.m. to 4.00 p.m. at
St. Clair Court
One Day Wine& Malt license for Reunion Cookout and Kids Fun Zone on Saturday June 6 2015 from
12:00 noon to 2:30 p.m. at St. Clair Court
One Day All Alcohol license for Quiet Conversation Area on Friday June 5 2015 from 9.30 p.m. to 11.00
p.m. at the MAC Center Lobby
One Day All Alcohol license for a Warrior Welcome Back Reception on Friday June 5 2015 from 7:00
p.m. to 12:00 midnight at the MAC Center parking lot
One Day All Alcohol license for Quiet Conversation on Saturday June 6 2015 from 8.00 p.m. to 11.00
p.m. at the Merrimack Club
One Day All Alcohol license for Class Dinners on Saturday June 6 2015 from 6.30 p.m. to 12 midnight at
the Multi-purpose Room, Warrior's Den & Sparky's/Sakowich Building
One Day All Alcohol license for Cocktail Reception on Saturday June 6 2015 from 5.30 p.m. to 12
midnight at Warrior's Den & Sparky's/Sakowich Building
One Day All Alcohol license for Golden Graduate Luncheon on Saturday June 6 2015 from 1.30 P.m. to
4:00 p.m. at Sparky's Place Sakowich Building
Board of Selectmen Minutes May 11, 2015 4
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that the Board of
Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the ten One-Day License requests for
Merrimack College, for events on May 18, 2015, June 5, 2015 and June 6, 2015, as presented. Vote
approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to close a meeting of the
North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Stan Limpert of the School Committee announced the High School graduation will take place on June 5th
at 6:00 p.m. and Scholarship Awards Night is on June 4th at 6:30 at the High School Auditorium. Mr.
Limpert stated the School Committee is hoping to have their meeting on June 18th at the new School
Administration Building.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
Ask the Manager
There were no questions submitted.
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, explained that Boxford Street from the Town Line has been paved but a
section has been left unpaved because there is a new subdivision being built. The road will be paved
once the work in the road related to the new subdivision has been completed.
Update on Brook Street
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, updated the Board on the road blockage of Brook Street entering from
Route 114. This is a private way not a public roadway. The Town has blocked the road because flooding
occurs and they do not want any cars to get stranded when it floods. In the long term, the Town will need
to work with the property owner to come up with a solution.
Fire Department-April 2015 Activity Report
Included in your packets is the April 2015 Activity Report provided by the Fire Department.
Police Department-April 2015 Crime Statistics
Included in your packets is the April 2015 Crime Statistics Report provided by Chief Paul Gallagher. Also
included for comparison are the April 2014 Crime Statistics.
Job Posting/Vacancy Posting/Vacancy Lo
Included in your packets is the Job Posting/Vacancy log provided by Human Resources.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 8:17
p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
Rosemary Smedile, Clerk of the Board
Board of Selectmen Minutes May 11, 2015 5
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of April 27, 2015
Memorandum from Bruce Thibodeau dated 5/6/15
Power Point Presentation-RCG, LLC
Environmental Partners Report
Memorandum from Erik Kfoury dated 4/24/15
Memorandum from Bruce Thibodeau dated 4/29/15
Request from Patriotic Observance and Marching Committee
Memorandum and Vote for Useful life of equipment
Columbia gas request-75 Summer Street
Columbia gas request-79 Hewitt Avenue
One Day License request from St. Gregory Armenian Men's Club
Fortune Teller License request from Dolly Miller
One Day Licence requests from Merrimack College
Memorandum from Andrew Maylor dated 5/4/15
NAFD Incident Report-April 2015
NAPD Crime Statistics-April 2015
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
FY15 Request for Budget Reallocation
TO: ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT NO: Various d�
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FROM: FINANCE DIRECTOR DEPARTMENT NO: Various
DATE: 5118115
THIS IS TO REQUEST A REALLOCATION OF THE CURRENT YEARS OPERATING BUDGET FOR THIS DEPARTMENT.
THE DETAILS OF THIS REQUEST ARE LISTED BELOW PER MGL c44 s33B
Reallocation From Account Decrease Reallocation to Account Increase
1001001.1.1.0151.0000.2.531400 Legal 81,837.69 1001001.1.1.0152.0000.1.511100.Frr Sal 11,769.27
1001001.1.2.0210.0000.1.511100 Frr Sal 85,576.61 Snow Removal-Various accts 824,797.10
1001001.1.2.0210.0000.1.511200 Disp Sal 102,683.72 School Dept-Various accts 391,450.00
1001001.1.2.0210.0000.1.515600 Other Pay 42,950.00 1001001.1.9.0947.0000.2.530100 Regional School Assessment 4,505.00
1001001.1.2.0210.0000.1.510000 various OT 51,794.54
1001001.1.2.0225.0000.1.512300 Public Safety Reserve 16,473.00
1001001.1.5.0510.0000.1.511100 FIT Sal 1,960.56
1001001.1.5.0542.0000.1.511100 F/T Sal 231.77
1001001.1.1.0155.0000.1.511100 Frr Sal 36,213.93
1001001.1.1.0149.0000.2.530500 Auditing Services 420.00
1001001.1.7.0710.7002.2.591000 LT Debt Prin 149,188.00
1001001.1.7.0751.7002.2.591500 LT Debt Int 27,110.37
1001001.1.9.0913.0000.2.517300 Unemployment 100,442.70
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1001001.1.9.0946.0000.2.517600 Police/Fire Accid Ins 3,450.00
1001001.1.9.0945.0000.2.574000 Liability Ins 12,687.75
1001001.1.9.0914.0000.2.517200 Health Ins 354,500.73
1001001.1.9.0990.0000.2.579500 Snow Deficit Reserve 165,000.00
Total ( 1,232,521.37 ) Total 1.232,521.37
Detailed Explanation of why request is sought:
To record year end budget reallocation per MGL c44s33B,to cover line item deficits and snow and ice deficit
Funds Available
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FY15 Budget Budget Projected Budget Adj MGI.C Budget MGL c44,533E 3/
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(per Recap) Adjustments FY15 Budget 44 S 33B Reserves � � � � of Dept Budget
General Government
Moderator $ 825.00 $ - $ 825.00 $ - y
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,Town Manager _ \~
$ 322,053.71 $ (370.13) $ 321,683.58 $ $
Finance Committee - -
$ 795.00 $ $ 795.00 $ $
Ass't Town M r/ HR - - - -
Human Resources $ 107,470.60 $ 19,626.60 $ 127,097.20 $ 11,769.27 $
Accountin g $ 233,593.90 $ (3,530.68) $ 230,063.22 $ - $ -
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Assessors - _
$ 316,041.38 $ (101.26) $ 315,940.12 $ $
Treasurer _ _ `\��\
$ 2,454.64 $ 314,290.14 $ $
$ 311,835.50
Town Counsel $ 165,000.00 $ - $ 165,000.00 $ (81,837.69) $ - y �
Town Clerk $ 355,797.30 $ 958.74 $ 356,756.04 $ - $ -
Conservation $ 117,604.77 - -
$ (710.43) $ 116,894.34 $ $
Community Services $ 225,592.20 $ 42,409.46 $ 268,001.66 $ - $ -
Planning Board $ 119,942.68 $ (52,694.94) $ 67,247.74 $ - $
Board of Appeals $ 39,062.00 $ (8,042.00) $ 31,020.00 $ - $ -
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Salary Reserve $ 20,000,00 $ - $ 20,000.00
$ 2,335,614.04 $ - $ 2,335,614.04 $ (70,068.42) $ - ` \ $ 70,068.42
Public Safety
Police Dept $ 4,741091.09 $ - $ 4,741,091.09 $ (283 004.87) $
$ 4,875,826.30 $ 14,268.74 $ 4,890,095.04 $ - $ �
Fire yv� '
Public Safety Salary Res $ 57,789.49 $ (14,268.74) $ 43,520.75 $ (16,473.00) $ \\�
Building Inspection $ 266,413.81 $ - $ 266,413.81 $ $
Emergency Mgr $ 41475.00 $ - $ 41,475.00 $ - $
$ 9,982,595.69 $ - $ 9,982,595.69 $ (299,477.87) $ - ��' �� ���O $ 299,477.87
Public Works
DPW Admin/Eng $ 422,351.00 $ (6,651.87) $ 415,699.13 $ - $
Streets& Maint $ 844,582.00 $ (18,930.85) $ 825,651.15 $ - $
Snow Removal $ 875,000.00 $
$ 47,064.65 $ 922,064.65 $ 824,797,10
Refuse Dept $ 1,233,937.00 $ (11,724.26) $ 1,222,212.74 $ - $
Vehicle/Equip Maint $ 390,509.00 $ (11,258.02) $ 379,250.98 $ _ $
Structures and Grounds - \\\°`
$ 538,357.00 $ 1,500.35 $ 539,857.35 $ $ \�
Salary Reserve $ 14 900.00 - -
$ $ 14,900.00 $ $
$ 4,319,636.00 $ 0.00 $ 4,319,636.00 $ 824,797.10 $ p � `� ` $ 129,589.08
Health and Human Services
Health Dept $ 196,840.58 $ - $ 196,840.58 $ (1,960.56) $ ��\y
5/18/20152:12 PM,FY15 BUDGET SUMMARY -projection worksheets for YE Amendments Final Submitted for Approval 1
Assuming receipt of$200,000 from FEMA
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FY15 Budget Budget Projected Budget Adj MGL C Budget v MGL c44,s33B 3%
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(per Recap) Adjustments FY15 Budget 44 S 336 Reserves � �� of Dept Budget
Elder Services $ 257,696.65 $ - $ 257,696.65 $ - $ - '
Youth Services $ 355,900.42 $ - $ 355,900.42 $ (231.77) $
Veterans Services $ 400,447.14 $ - $ 400,447.14 $ - $
Salary Reserve $ 10,250.00 $ - $ 10,250.00 $ - $
$ 1,221,134.79 $ - $ 1,221,134.79 $ (2,192.33) $ $ 36,634.04
Culture and Recreation
Stevens Library $ 940,346.41 $ - $ 940,346.41 $ - $
Salary Reserve $ 2,300.00 $ - $ 2,300.00 -
$ 942,646.41 $ - $ 942,646.41 $ - $ - $ 28,279.39
Education
(School Dept $ 42,312,661.00 $ - $ 42,312,661.00 $ 391,450.00 $ = o
$ 42,312,661.00 $ - $ 42,312,661.00 $ 391,450.00 $ - ��
\� � �� $ 1,269,379.83
subtotal departmental $ 61,114,287.93 $ 0.00 $ 61,114,287.93 $ 844,508.48
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Mon Departmental Cost
Debt $ 5,876,612.18 $ - $ 5,876,612.18 $ (176,298.37) $ `�
Retirement Assessment $ 3,759,115.00 - $ - $ \ \
$ $ 3,759,115.00
Unemployment $ 150,000.00 $ - $ 150 000.00 $ (100 442.70) $ �
,
Grou p Insurance $ 9,846,537.00 $ - $ 9,$46,537.00 $ (354,500.73) $
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Payroll Taxes-Medicare $ 635,000.00 $ - $ 635,000.00 $ - $
Police and Fire Accidental Ins $ 115,000.00 $ - $ 115,000.00 $ (3,450.00) $ y��
Workers Comp $ 313,820.00 $ - $ 313,820.00 $ - $ ~\
Liability Ins $ 422,925.00 $ $ 422,925.00 $ (12,687.75) $ _ \
State Assessments $ 460,309.00 $ - $ 460,309.00 $ - $
$ 21,579,318.18 $ - $ 21,579,318.18 $ (647,379.55) $
$ 647,379.55
Support Services
Purchasing $ 50,614.10 - -
$ $ 50,614.10 $ $ \\\\
Auditing $ 59,000.00 $ - $ 59,000.00 $ (420.00) $
Information Systems $ 1,295,291.00 $ (2,786.07) $ 1,292,504.93 $ (36,213.93) $
Facilities $ 292,483.00 $ 2,786.07 $ 295,269.07 $ - $
Sala Reserve - _ \
Salary $ 7,800.00 $ $ 7,800.00 $ $
$ 1,705,188.10 $ - $ 1,705,188.10 $ (36,633.93)
$ 51,155.64
5/18/20152:12 PM,FY15 BUDGET SUMMARY -projection worksheets for YE Amendments Final Submitted for Approval 2
Assuming receipt of$200,000 from FEMA
Potenial \ ~o
FY15 Budget Budget Projected Budget Adj MGL C Budget \ MGL c44,s33B 3%
(per Recap) Adjustments FY15 Budget 44 S 33B Reserves ; of Dept Budget
Other Non Departmental
Regional School Assessment $ 293,066.00
$ - $ 293,066.00 $ 4,505.00 $
Essex Agricultural School $ 80,072.55 $ - $ 80,072.55 $ - $
$ 373,138.55 $ - $ 373,138.55 $ 4,505.00 $ $ 11,194.16
Capital and Reserves
Stabilizations Fund $ 625,000.00 $ - $ 625,000.00 $ - $
Capital Stabilizations Fund $ 213,000.00 $ - $ 213,000.00 $ - $
Transfer to Capital Projects $ 223,500.00 $ - $ 223,500.00 $ - $ - y�
Deficits (Stevens Estate) $ - $ - $ - $ - $
Deficits (Snow) $ 165,000.00 $ - $ 165,000.00 $ (165,000.00) $
Deficits (Overlay) 1 7. - -
( y) $ ,60 91 $ $ 1,607.91 $ $ ��y .. ,� .
$ 1,228,107.91 $ - $ 1,228,107.91 $ (165,000.00) $
subtotal non departmental 24,885,752.74 $ - $ 24,885,752.74 $ ($44,508.48) $ -
g $ $ - $
Total Budget 86 000 040.67 $ 0.00 $ 86,000 040.67
Overlay $ 530,315.16 $ - $ 530,315.16 $ - $ - $ 530,315.161
Total FY15 Budget $ 86,530,355.83 $ 0.00 $ 86,530,355.83 $ - $ - $ 86,530,355.83
5/18/20152:55 PM,FY15 BUDGET SUMMARY -projection worksheets for YE Amendments Final Submitted for Approval 3
Memorandum of Agreement
Town of North Andover
and
New England Police Benevolent Association,Local 2
(Note: The following Memorandum of Agreement is an "Off-the-Record" document unless and
until approved and ratified by both parties. In the event either side rejects or fails to ratify the
Agreement, both sides are free to return to their last "on-the-record"positions.)
The Town of North Andover and the New England Police Benevolent Association, Local 2, hereby
agree to a new three-year contract to be in effect from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2018. Except
as modified in this Memorandum, the terms and conditions of the old contract will be carried
forward into the new contract.
1. Article VI: Seniority, Section 2C—Seniority Shift Bidding
Revise the second paragraph as follows, make it a separate sub-section D, and re-number the
subsequent sub-sections.
"It is agreed that the Town shall have the right to assign newly hired police officers to any shift
for evaluation and training purposes. Such officers shall not be eligible to participate in
seniority shift bidding, under Section 213 above, until the annual shift bid following successful
completion of the one-year probationary period required by civil service law. In order to avoid
having too many recent academy graduates working on the same shift, the parties agree that for
purposes of shift bidding there shall only be as many slots as there are police officers actively
working at the time the shift bids are posted. Once a newly hired police officer has been
working for a period of six months, or for a shorter period solely at the discretion of the Chief
(whose decision is not subject to the grievance process), his/her shift assignment shall be open
for a voluntary shift change by other officers, based on seniority, and the officer with six
months' service shall be subject to reassignment."
2. Article VIII: Compensation, Section 1 —Salary Schedule
• July 1, 2015—2.00%
• January 1,2016—0.50%
• July 1, 2016—2.00%
• July 1, 2017—2.00%
3. Article VIII: Compensation, Section 4—Special Assignment Stipends
■ July 1, 2016—increase by$100 to $1,400
■ July 1, 2017—increase by$100 to $1,500
Memorandum of Agreement Page 1
4. Article VIII: Compensation, Section 6—Longevity Payments
Length of Service 7/1/15 7/1/16 7/1/17
Over 5 but not over 10 years $ 525 $ 550 $ 600
Over 10 but not over 15 years $ 825 $ 850 $ 900
Over 15 but not over 20 years $ 925 $1,225 $1,525
Over 20 but not over 25 years $1,025 $1,325 $1,625
Over 25 years $1,125 $1,425 $1,725
5. Article VIII: Compensation, Section 7—Education Incentive Pay
Add a new Paragraph D (and re-number subsequent paragraphs).
"Effective July 1, 2015, employees who possess a Master's Degree from an accredited college
or university shall receive an education incentive in the amount of$7,500 per year, payable in a
pro rata amount in the employee's regular paycheck, which amount shall be included in
calculating the overtime rate. The Master's Degree must be in Criminal Justice, in a Liberal
Arts or Business related discipline, in forensic science, or in a discipline recognized by the
policy referenced above."
6. Article VIII: Compensation, Section 8—Overtime and Paid Details,Paragraph A. Overtime
Add the following language as a new sub-section iv(and re-number existing iv to v).
"When the Chief or his designee determines that there is a need for overtime work to replace an
absent Sergeant, the Department will first offer the vacant shift to Sergeants. If a Sergeant is
unable to fill the vacancy, then the shift will be offered to Patrol Officers. If a Patrol Officer
does not take the shift, then the forced overtime shall be from the list of available Sergeants. In
the event that the OIC shift becomes vacant (both Sergeants off), then that shift will be filled
through the normal overtime distribution."
7. Article VIII: Compensation, Section 8 — Overtime and Paid Details, Paragraph B. Outside
Details
Replace sub-paragraphs i and ii with the following:
i. All details shall be assigned by the Chief of Police or designee. All details shall be paid at
the following rate:
Regular Details Municipal Details
Effective July 1, 2015 $45.00 per hour $41.00 per hour
Effective July 1, 2016 $47.00 per hour $43.00 per hour
Effective July 1, 2017 $49.00 per hour $45.00 per hour
Memorandum of Agreement Page 2
Municipal Details are defined as those details that are paid directly by the Town of North
Andover (or any of its departments) or are paid by a contractor/vendor who is paid by the
Town of North Andover (or any of its departments).
All details will be a four (4) hour minimum. Details in excess of four (4) hours in length
will be paid for eight (8) hours. Details in excess of eight (8) hours will be paid at the rate
of time and one-half the detail rate rounded up to the next hour.
ii. The following details will be paid at the rate of time and one-half the detail rate for all hours
worked. All details will be a four (4) hour minimum. Details in excess of four (4) hours in
length will be paid for eight (8) hours.
• Saturday, Sunday and holiday details
• Details that start at or after 8:00 pm through 6:00 am
• Strike details
Note: this provision excludes regular details (e.g., Merrimack College, etc.) which shall
be paid per sub-paragraph i above.
8. Article IX: Work Schedule, Section 5
Add a new paragraph at end of Section 5:
I
"Notwithstanding the above language in this Section, an employee assigned to a training program
which has a five (5) day per week schedule for a period in excess of four (4) consecutive weeks,
shall be assigned to that workweek under Section 4. Such employee shall be eligible to receive the
compensatory days as outlined in Section 4 on a pro-rated basis."
9. Article X: Fringe Benefits, Section 3 —Vacation Leave
For clarification purposes, in Paragraph A replace the first two sub-paragraphs with the
following language (and re-number subsequent sub-paragraphs):
"An employee who has completed one year of service shall be entitled to two (2) two weeks of
vacation with pay per year. After six months of employment, an employee shall be entitled to one
week of vacation of his/her initial vacation allowance in advance, in which case he/she shall
receive one week of vacation after his/her first year of service."
10. Article X: Fringe Benefits, Section 3 —Vacation Leave
Modify Paragraph A, subparagraph viii to read:
"In each calendar year, officers with twenty or more years of service may buy-back one (1) week
vacation by submitting a written request no later than January 3rd of that calendar year. The
vacation buy-back will be paid in the first payroll of December of that calendar year."
Memorandum of Agreement Page 3
11. Article X: Fringe Benefits, Section 4—Sick Leave
Add sentence at end of Paragraph A: "Three (3) of these days, per calendar year, may be used
for family illness."
12. Article X: Fringe Benefits, Section 4—Sick Leave
Add a new Paragraph M:
"After an officer has exhausted all accrued leave with the exception of sick leave, the Chief
shall have the discretion to require a doctor's note from an officer absent for two (2) or more
consecutive shifts due to illness."
13. Article X: Fringe Benefits, Section 5—Attendance Incentive
In Paragraph A, add a new second sentence to read:
"Officers shall submit a written request to the Chief's Office no later than December 31 to
express their intent to participate in the Attendance Incentive."
14. Article X: Fringe Benefits, Section 7—Bereavement Leave
Replace current language with the following:
"Paid bereavement leave up to five (5) working days with pay following day of death in an
employee's immediate family(spouse, child,parent of either spouse, brother, sister, grandparent
of employee, grandchild of employee) and up to three (3) working days for the following:
brother-in-law, sister-in-law, grandparent of spouse, and person in the immediate household."
15. Article XV: Shift Swaps
Add the following two sentences after the first sentence, "Shift swaps requested fourteen (14) or
more calendar days in advance shall be acted upon by the Chief or his designee within seven (7)
calendar days of receipt. Failure to act within that period shall be deemed an approval of the
requested swap."
Add sentence at end of current paragraph, "Decisions made by the Chief or designee shall be
subject solely to the Step 3 grievance provisions of this Agreement."
16. Article XXII: Duration of Agreement
Modify first sentence to read, "The Agreement covers the three-year period from July 1, 2015
through June 30, 2018."
Memorandum of Agreement Page 4
17. New Side Letter—Police Sergeant Promotional Process
The parties agree that the Town may utilize an assessment center component in the promotion
process for police sergeants. Upon approval of Massachusetts Human Resources Division, the
promotional examination will consist of three (3) components scored accordingly:
• Written examination—40%
• Assessment center—40%
• Training&Experience—20%
18. New Side Letter—Use of Naloxone (Narcan)
This side letter confirms the Town's understanding with NEPBA, Local 2 that unit members
will be required, after appropriate training, to administer Naloxone (Narcan) as part of their
regular responsibilities, without additional compensation. The Town agrees to meet with the
Union,upon request, to address any questions or concerns about the use of Naloxone (Narcan)..
Housekeeping — Mutually agree to correct grammatical and typographical errors, and delete
obsolete language.
The parties hereto execute this Memorandum of Agreement subject to the terms and conditions
stated above, and subject to ratification and funding as outlined by M.G.L. c150E.
NEPBA, LOCAL 2 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Sergeant Stephen Diminico, President Andrew W. Maylor, Town anager
Date: t� �� Date:
Memorandum of Agreement Page 5