BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA
Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 19, 20071BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES Monday, November 19, 2007 I. Call to Order/Roll Call Chairman Brian Major called the meeting of the Board of Selectmen to order at 7:20 P.M. in Selectmen’s conference room at the Town Offices. Present were: Chairman Major and Selectmen Mary Lyman, Ted Teichert, Alex Vispoli and Gerald Stabile. Also present was Town Manager Reginald Stapczynski, Assistant Town Manager Steve Bucuzzo and Town Clerk Randy Hanson.
II. Executive Session Chairman Brian Major opened the Board of Selectmen’s meeting at 6:00 P.M. in the Selectmen’s Conference Room at the Town Offices. Present were: Chairman Major and Selectmen Mary K. Lyman and Alex J. Vispoli. Selectmen Ted E. Teichert and Gerald Stabile, Jr. joined the meeting at 6:40 P.M. Also present was Town Manager Reginald S. Stapczynski.
On a motion by Selectman Lyman, seconded by Selectman Vispoli, it was voted to go into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation strategy and to return
to Open Session. Voted: Major – yes, Lyman – yes and Vispoli – yes.
On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn the Executive Session and return to Open Session at 7:20 P.M. The vote was unanimous.
III. Opening Ceremonies Chairman Major asked for a Moment of Silence followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
IV. Communications/Announcements/Liaison Reports Town Manager Stapczynski announced the following: - Extended a thank you to Michael Burke, Veterans Affairs Office for coordinating the Veterans’ Day Ceremonies, the Red Cross Salute to Veterans’ Breakfast, and the
Veterans’ Luncheon held at the Town House. The 20th Annual Feaster Five Road Race will be held on Thursday, November 22nd. The Holiday Parade sponsored by the Andover Fire Department will be held on Sunday, November 25th at 1:00 P.M. Decision on Andover’s Bond Rating from Moody’s will be available next week. Andover Business Center Association will host their Holidays Happening Night on Friday, November 30th. Sanborn School annual Harvest Festival will be held on Tuesday, November 20th and the Selectmen are invited to attend. Town Clerk Randy Hanson said the Legislature passed a bill to move the Presidential Primary from March 4th to February 5th. Calendar events will be rescheduled with additional information posted on the Town website and local television channel.
Communications/Announcements/Liaison Reports (Cont’d)
Selectman Lyman said the Director of Veterans Services is hosting a Holiday Concert on Tuesday, December 4th at 7 pm at the Collins Center; tickets are free and can be obtained by contacting Michael Burke at the Veterans’ Office.
Selectman Teichert congratulated the Andover High School Girls’ Swim Team on their ninth straight State Tournament win. He also congratulated the Andover Junior Football League Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 19, 20072Travel Team and Coach Kevin Lynch on their championship win against Tewksbury. Selectman Vispoli said the Board of Selectmen partnered with the League of Women Voters will host the 4th annual Mid-year Review at the Memorial Hall Library on Wednesday, November 28 at 7:00 PM. An overview of upcoming projects will be presented.
Chairman Major said the first public session for the site and design of the Korean War Memorial was held last week and the next meeting is scheduled for December 6th in Selectmen’s conference room. He also reminded everyone that the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Ballardvale Green will be held on Sunday, December 2nd at 5:00 P.M. V. Citizens Petitions and Presentations Tom Deso, 81 High Street, requested an update on the Youth Center. Selectman Teichert will try to obtain more information for the next meeting. Mary Carbone, 3 Cyr Circle, said the Board should have more knowledge of the fundraising efforts of The Youth Foundation. VI. Public Hearing Capital Improvement Program FY2009-2013 Town Manager Reginald Stapczynski officially opened the public hearing of the Capital Improvement Program and stated that it was advertised and duly posted. The Town Manager
began with a review of the five line items that will fund the total cost of the CIP in the amount of $20.8M: General Fund Revenue $2,530,000; General Fund Borrowing $12,098,000; the Special Dedicated Fund $1,509,500, the Water Enterprise Reserves $35,000; and the Sewer Enterprise Borrowing in the amount of 4,700,000. The Town Manager then discussed TM-1, the Town-wide Strategic Plan, in the amount of $150,000 to hire a Technology Consultant to review the Town/School Technology needs. After
discussion, it was agreed to form a subcommittee represented by both Town and School to conduct a complete analysis and determine what the objectives are, timeline involved and the steps to be taken prior to engaging the services of an outside consultant. Additional CIP items discussed at the public hearing included capping of the landfill off of Ledge Road, replacement of the Shawsheen Interceptor (DPW-15); lighting requests for Recreation Park, purchase of a fire rescue vehicle, aerial photo and digital mapping, and the improvements to Wood Park. The
Board requested a list of the streets to receive minor sidewalk repairs. The Board agreed to postpone voting on the CIP until after the December 3rd Tri-board meeting. VII. Regular Business of the Board A. Regulatory Agreement A motion was made by Selectman Vispoli, seconded by Selectman Lyman, to approve The Regulatory Agreement for 94 Cheever Circle as submitted by the Andover Community Trust. The motion was voted 5-0-0 and approved. B. Conservation Restrictions for Lincoln Woods A motion was made by Selectman Teichert, seconded by Selectman Lyman, to approve the conservation restrictions as submitted for the Lincoln Woods Condominiums located off of Shawsheen Road subject to the approval of the Conservation Commission. The motion was voted 5-0-0 and approved. Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 19, 20073 C. Tax Classification for FY-2008 After the Board discussed the tax factor percentage rate for residential, commercial and industrial property for FY-2008, Selectman Teichert motioned the tax classification rate be set at 1.46%. The motion was seconded by Selectman Lyman, voted 4-1-0 and approved. Selectman Vispoli made a motion to not adopt the open space exemption, seconded by Selectman Teichert voted 5-0-0 and approved. Selectman Vispoli motioned to not adopt the residential exemption, seconded by Selectman Teichert, voted 5-0-0 and approved. Selectman Vispoli motioned to not adopt the commercial exemption, seconded by Selectman Teichert. The motion was voted 5-0-0
and approved.
D. Banner Bylaw The Andover Business Center Association represented by Mark Spencer distributed a copy of the proposed By-law Banner changes and provided a presentation of same. The Board discussed revisions/suggestions to make to the proposed by-law change before voting on the
request at this time. Mr. Spencer will make the suggested revisions and return to the Board for approval.
E. FY-2008 Goals and Objectives Town Manager Stapczynski distributed the Departmental Goals and Objectives for FY 2008 and FY2009 (18 month goals) to the Board. Selectman Lyman proposed the goals should be 12 month goals instead of 18 month goals. The Board discussed various ways of measuring departmental goals and what the accountability of the departments is. A motion was made by Selectman Lyman, seconded by Selectman Teichert, voted 5-0-0 for approval of the goals as presented. F. Kennel License Fee Selectman Vispoli motioned to approve the Kennel License Fee increase as presented by Town Clerk Randy Hanson. The motion was voted 5-0-0 and approved. VIII. Approval of Consent Agenda Items A. Appointments & Re-Appointments Selectman Vispoli motioned that the following appointments by the Town Manager be approved. The motion was seconded by Selectman Teichert, voted 3-1-1 and approved. DEPARTMENT POSITION RATE EFF. DATE FINANCE DEPARTMENT – Purchasing Division Janet Brewer Office Assistant II IE 12-5 11/20/07 (v. E. Taylor) COMMUNITY SERVICES Amale A. Harb Enrichment Instructor – PT **** 9/29/07
*** Varies with course
PLANT AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT – Parks & Grounds Division
Christopher Kun Equipment Operator II W4-3-111/19/07 Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 19, 20074 (v. J. Ring) PLANT AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT – Building Division Edwin S. Ataide Superintendent of Buildings IE28-4-3 11/26/07 (v. K. Parker) PLANT AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT – Mechanical/Electrical Division Arthur J. Fleming Maintenance Electrician W10-1 12/10/07 (v. C. Paul) B. Regulatory Agreement for 94 Cheever Circle A motion was made by Selectmen Vispoli, seconded by Selectman Lyman to approve the request from Orberto Dorval, 16 Balmoral Street, Andover, d/b/a Dorval Limo, 63 North Street, Randolph, MA to obtain a Motor Vehicle for Hire License Waiver in order to apply for an operating license at the Mass Port Authority for use at Logan Airport. Mr. Dorval will not be conducting any business in the Town of Andover. The Board voted 5-0-0 to approve. C. One-Day Beer & Wine License A motion was made by Selectman Stabile, seconded by Selectman Teichert, and voted 5-0- 0 to approve a request from Elaine Clements, Andover Historical Society, 97 Main Street, Andover for a one-day beer & wine license for Saturday, December 1, 2007 from 6:00 PM to
10:00 PM for a fundraising dinner at the Historical Society. The application was reviewed and approved by the Town Clerk subject to the condition that all requirements of the Town are met prior to the issuance of the license. IX. Approval of Minutes of October 29, 2007 and November 5, 2007 Selectman Lyman motioned to approve the Regular Minutes of the Board of Selectmen for October 29, 2007 as presented. The motion was seconded by Selectmen Stabile, voted 5-0-0 and approved. Selectman Lyman motioned to approve the Regular Minutes of the Board of Selectmen for November 5, 2007 as presented. The motion was seconded by Selectman Teichert, voted 5-0-0 and approved.
X. Sewer Commissioners Selectman Teichert motioned to adjourn from the Regular Meeting to Sewer Commissioners. Selectman Lyman seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Brian Major-Yes, Mary Lyman-Yes, Ted Teichert-Yes, Gerry Stabile-Yes, Alex Vispoli-Yes. Selectman Teichert made a motion, seconded by Selectman Lyman, voted 5-0-0 and approved to approve the following connections to the new sanitary sewer system: 1 Gemini Circle TM204 TL23 276 South Main Street TM59 TL1 440 South Main Street TM63 TL51 5 Suncrest Road TM62 TL24 28 Suncrest Road TM62 TL9 13 Wildwood Road TM61 TL12 Board of Selectmen Minutes of November 19, 20075 55 Woodland Road TM25 TL5
Roll Call Vote: Brian Major-Yes, Mary Lyman-Yes, Ted Teichert-Yes, Gerry Stabile-Yes, Alex Vispoli-Yes. Selectman Teichert made a motion, seconded by Selectman Lyman, voted 5-0-0 and approved to approve the following connections to the existing sanitary sewer system: 75 Beacon Street TM87 TL86 3 Franklin Avenue TM51 TL177 4 Harwich Lane TM44 TL33F 2 Muirfield Circle TM88 TL105A 107 Salem Street TM42 TL8 6 Shandel Circle TM81 TL10C 7 Shandel Circle TM81 TL10F
Roll Call Vote: Brian Major-Yes, Mary Lyman-Yes, Ted Teichert-Yes, Gerry Stabile-Yes, Alex
Vispoli-Yes. Selectman Teichert motioned to adjourn from Sewer Commissioners back to the Regular Meeting of the Board of Selectmen. Selectman Vispoli seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote: Brian Major-Yes, Mary Lyman-Yes, Ted Teichert-Yes, Gerry Stabile-Yes, Alex Vispoli-Yes. XI. Adjournment A motion was made by Selectman Teichert, seconded by Selectman Stabile and voted 5-0-0 to adjourn the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:30 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Dee DeLorenzo
Dee DeLorenzo, Recording Secretary
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