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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES January 4, 2016
CALL TO ORDER:
ChairmanTracy Watson called the meeting to order at 6:45 PM at School
Administration Building Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE:
The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing
Commissioner, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Donald Stewart, Assistant Town Manager Ray
Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of
Selectmen enter into executive session for Reason No. 3 under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) to
discuss strategy session with respect to collective bargaining with Public Works, Professional
Librarians and Clerical Unions.
Roll call vote-DeCologero: yes, Smedile: yes, Vaillancourt: yes, Watson: yes, Stewart: yes. Vote
approved 5-0.
Chair Watson declared
bargaining position and that the board will reconvene in open session at the conclusion of
executive session.
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, arrived at 6:50 PM. The Board returned to open session at 7:00 p.m.
The meeting was recorded. 6 members of the public were in attendance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of December 14, 2015, as presented. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart abstained.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve the Executive
Session Minutes of December 14, 2015, as presented. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart
abstained.
COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Job posting/vacancy log
Included in the packets was the job posting/vacancy log from the Human Resources department.
Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, updated the Board on the move of Town Hall Offices. All offices,
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except the Assessor and Veterans Services will be moving to 1600 Osgood Street on Friday, January 8.
A robocall and email will be sent to inform residents. The mailbox will remain outside of Town Hall during
renovations.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Vote to approve and sign Conservation Restriction for 16 Berry Street
Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C and Chapter 184, Section 32, the Board was asked to
approve and sign a Conservation Restriction for 16 Berry Street (Riding Academy Development), a 40B
subdivision. Town Counsel reviewed the document and the Conservation Commission has already
signed.
Donald Steward made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen,
pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C and Chapter 184, Section 32,
approve and sign the Conservation Restriction for 16 Berry Street. Vote approved 5-0.
Request to dispose of surplus equipment
Per town policy regarding surplus equipment, a memorandum requesting to surplus equipment was
included in the packets from Chris McClure, IT Director.
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Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of IT Director, Chris McClure, to surplus equipment per his memorandum to
the Town Manager dated December 22, 2015. Vote approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
Request from Naser M. Zorrok for approval of a livery license at 429 Massachusetts Avenue
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve a livery license for Naser M. Zorrok. Vote approved 5-0.
Attorney Thomas DeMarcus was present with the applicant to explain the request to alter the premises by
moving the bar area.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen,
Brick Oven Ristorante. Vote approved 5-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
NONE
NEW BUSINESS:
NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT:
NONE
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, stated that he will begin meeting with the Finance Committee regarding
the budget and capital improvement plan. Dr. Price will present her recommended budget to the School
Committee at their meeting on Thursday which will reflect a 3.7% increase as recommended by the Town
Manager.
ADJOURNMENT:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 7:17
p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Minutes dated December 15, 2015
Job posting/vacancy log
Conservation Restriction
Memorandum-IT Department surplus equipment
Memorandum and application- Naser Zorrok
Memorandum and application-
BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES January 4, 2016
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
The Executive Session convened at 6:45 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary
Smedile, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, Human Resources
Director, Cathy Darby and Executive Assistant Laurie Burzlaff. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, arrived at
6:50.
Strategy Session for Collective Bargaining-AFSME Unions
Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, briefed the Board on the upcoming negotiations scheduled with the
3 AFSCME unions- Public Works, Clerical and Professional Librarians.
ADJOURNMENT:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to move out of executive
session and back into open session at 6:55 p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board
Town Manager's Report