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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin brd of selectmen 10/11/00 RECEIVED Ti'.' ., r" "''-''(-' (·c"r-¡c'C. .... t>~~ L..; j- . . t ~ j L Board of Selectmen 00 DEC - 6 PH 3: 26 Minutes of . ' . ." . j ,_ October 11, 2000 t'_·~ ;:~\t ~ -.:' ~. ~ ::- ;) MAce'. ,t" r.H! IC~TTS Preseni: ¡ .~'. . tRairman David W. McCarter; Clerk Bradford E. Wills; Selectmen Amos M. Robinson, Louis P. Amoruso and Daniel Donovan. John O. D'Agostino, Town Manager The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Article 1 Move the Town vote to appropriate from free cash the sum of $81,709.89 to pay the following unpaid prior year's bills totaling $81,709.89 Already voted to support Article 2 Motion to Withdraw: We will re-evaluate closer to the end of the fiscal year and will determine how much is needed for Medicaid tax and will transfer the money from existing accounts at the special within the annual town meeting. Article 3 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $8,000 for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Motion : To support (Wills-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Article 4 Withdrawn Motion to Withdraw: We will re-evaluate closer to the end of the fiscal year and will determine how much is needed for salary and benefits and will transfer the money from existing accounts at the special within the annual town meeting. Article 5 Move the Town vote to appropriate from free cash the sum of $10,000 for engineering services for state mandated remediation work on the Hercules Dump Site. Motion: To support (Amoruso-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11. 2000 1 Article 6 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $4,000 to fund special legal counsel services in the cable license renewal process. Motion: To support (Donovan-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Article 7 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $20,700 to pay for the cost of necessary upgrades to the MUNIS financial software package. Motion: To support (Wills-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Article 8 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $6,530 to pay for the cost of capital outlay expenses of the MIS department. Motion: To support (Robinson-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Article 9 Move the Town' vote to appropriate from free cash the sum of $10,000 for the temporary repair of the Otis Street Bridge over the Wading River to arrest concrete deterioration as identified by recent Town and State inspections. Motion: To support (Robinson-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Article 10 Withdraw: We will re-evaluate closer to the end of the fiscal year and will determine how much is needed for utility costs and will transfer the money from existing accounts at the special within the annual town meeting. Withdrawn Article 11 Move the Town vote to borrow or expend from available funds, in anticipation of reimbursement, the sum of $323,123.50 as the State's share of the cost of work under Chapter 90, Section 34 (2a) of the General Laws being funded by Chapter 53B of the Acts of 1999 and Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2000 road improvement funds. Motion : To support (Robinson-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11. 2000 2 Article 12 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $24,000 to fund a study of the assessment of manpower needs, management structure and utilization of resources within the Fire Department. Motion: To support (Wills-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Article 13 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $37,040 to the Fire Department FY~OO1 Budget as follows: Management Scheduled Overtime Unscheduled Overtime TOTAL 01-220-1-5111 01-220-1-5131 01-220-1-5132 $5,040.00 22,000.00 10 ,000.00 $37,040.00 Motion: To Table (Robinson-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Article 14 Withdraw: We will re-evaluate closer to the end of the fiscal year and will determine how much is needed for the transportation contract and will transfer the money from existing accounts at the special within the annual town meeting. Withdrawn Article 15 Sponsored by School Committee No Action Taken Article 16 School Committee Sponsored by School Committee No Action Taken Article 17 Move the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $950,000 for various playing field and running track renovations as part of the High School renovation and construction project and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $950,000 under Chapter 44 and/or Chapter 70B of the General Laws as amended, it being expected that the Town will receive School Building Assistance reimbursement of 67io relating to this appropriation. Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 3 CIP supported 5- 3 Motion: To support (Robinson-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 18 Move the Town vote to appropriate the sum of $442,450 for the completion of the Morrison Well #10 and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $442,450 under Chapter 44, Section 8 of the General Laws as amended. Wi!! increase the water rate. The Town Manager does not recommend Motion: To withdraw (Donovan-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Article 19 Move the Town vote to transfer from available funds the sum of $399,673.31, as shown below: KOH Account Oxford Tank Fluoridation Well Rehabilitation Well Abandonment Total Requested for Transfer $191,219.85 117,201.68 59,770.53 30,931.67 549.58 $399,673.31 and to appropriate the sum of $42,776.69 from the Water Enterprise Free Cash to be placed into a Water Enterprise Capital Account for the completion of the Morrison Well Number 10. The Town Manager recommended supporting Article 19. Motion: To support (Wills-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Article 20 Move the Town vote to appropriate from free cash the sum of $34,600 to purchase new voting machines. CIP supported unanimously Motion: To support (Wills-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Article 21 Move the Town vote to transfer $150,000 from the Wastewater Depreciation Trust Account and to appropriate $75,000 from free cash for a total of $225,000 Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 4 to the Engineering Department's Capital Improvement project for the reduction of Inflow and Infiltration in the Town's sewer system. CIP supported unanimously Motion: To support (Robinson-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Article 22 Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $15,000 from the Memorial Park account which was established for the remediation of the contamination, field reconstruction, and basketball court construction into an account to be used for the purchase of playground equipment for Memorial Park. CIP supported unanimously Motion: To support (Donovan-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 23 Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $15,000 from the Memorial Park account which was established for the remediation of the contamination, field reconstruction, and basketball court construction into an account to be used for the purchase of playground equipment for Memorial Park. CIP supported Motion : To support (Robinson-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Article 24 Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $35,000 from the Memorial Park account which WQS established for the remediation of the contamination, field reconstruction, and basketball court construction and to raise and appropriate the sum of $44,795 for a total of $79,795 for the purpose of constructing a new parking lot at Memorial Park. Motion: To support (Amoruso-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 25 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $35,000 for the revaluation of all real property, and to appropriate the sum of $60,000 for the purchase and installation of appraisal software in the Assessor's Office, and to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $60,000 under Chapter 44 Section 7(29) of the General Laws as amended. CIP supported unanimously Motion: To support Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 5 (Wills-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Article 26 Move the Town vote to appropriate from free cash the sum of $2,533 to pay the cost of capital outlay expenses of the MIS Department. Motion: To support (Donovan-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Article 27 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $3,910 to cover the Town's ten percent portion of a $39,096 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant. Motion : To support (Robinson-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Article 28 Withdraw: We would prefer not to move forward with the Police firing range at this time until we complete a site assessment of the area to determine the most appropriate loca.tion for a new Police firing range. Motion: Withdraw - will come back to Town after completion of site assessment of the area the range is located in. (Donovan-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 29 Move the Town vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for an independent council to aggressively defend the decision of the Mansfield Zoning Board of Appeals, against the appeal by Great Waves, that the Great Waves Water Park is not a recreational use as defined in Section 3.2.4 of the Mansfield Zoning By-Law and therefore not an allowed use in said zoning district. Petitoned by Louis F. Andrews Motion: Not to support (Amoruso-Wills) 4-1 (Donovan opposed) Passes Article 30 Move the Town vote to transfer the sum of $548,157.11 into Stabilization. Motion: To support at least $548,157.11 (Robinson-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 31 Move the Town vote to authorize the Town Manager to enter into a telephone service contract with a term of five (5) years or less. The Town Manager noted it would save approximately $24,OOO/year Motion: To support Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 6 (Robinson-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 32 Move the Town vote to amend the Zoning By-Law to the extent necessary to add a new zoning district, the "Planned Business District" (PBD), to the Zoning By- Law and to amend the following sections in the following manner: (as shown in warrant) Motion : To support (Donovan-Wills) 5-0 Passes Article 33 Move the Town vote to rezone Lot #48, 7 Mill Street, East Mansfield, from Business B3 to Residential R1. Petitioned article No action taken Article 34 Move the Town vote to accept a drainage easement off Lakeview Avenue, as shown on a plan entitled, "Plan of Land in Mansfield, MA, drawn for Margaret A. McCain, dated October 1982, scale 1" = 20' by Whalen Engineering Co., North Attleboro, MA, as recorded in the Bristol County Northern District Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 326, page 36. Town Engineer Supports Motion: To support (Amoruso-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Article 35 Move the Town ,vote to authorize the Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase, or eminent domain land parcels or rights in land parcels to allow for the construction of roadway safety improvements by relocating Williams Street and replacing the Williams Street Bridge, such parcels of land are situated on both sides of Williams Street and a parcel located south of Williams Street Bridge is required for wetlands replication. The parcels are shown on two plans entitled "Construction Easements and Landtakings for Williams Street" by Hutchins-Trowbridge Associates, dated May 3, 1999 as last revised October 5, 2000 and dated September 15, 2000. It is a requirement of State to replicate wetlands Motion: To support (Amoruso-Robinson) 4-1 (Donovan opposed) Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 7 Article 36 Move the Town vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 6C which authorizes cities and towns to appropriate money for the removal of snow and ice from private ways therein open to public use and public acceptance. This is a technicality to allow us to continue plowing unaccepted public ways. Motion: To support (Robinson-Amoruso) 4-1 (Donovan opposed) Passes Articles 37, 38, 39, 40 Train Station articles - supported by Planning Board Motion: To support (Amoruso-Donovan) 4-1 (Robinson opposed) Passes Articles 41-44 - Hearings to be held later in meeting Article 42 will be withdrawn Town Manager D'Agostino recapped what we've spent if articles are voted as recommended. He noted we're maintaining the tax rate at $18.77 and putting $548,157 into Stabilization. We have achieved the objectives of the FinCom and have listened to the Board of Selectmen. He stated his belief that the articles for which we are requiring funding are necessary and appropriate to maintain the level of service people in Mansfield are accustomed to and to provide an excellent educational opportunity for the children of Mansfield. · Announcement of Breast Cancer Telethon · Warrant No. 16 in the amount of $3,362,627.79 Motion: To approve and sign (Amoruso-Robinson) All in favor with Chairman McCarter abstaining from Municipal Building Committee payroll and Selectman Robinson abstaining from School Department payroll and related items Passes · Minutes of October 4,2000 Selectmen's Meeting Motion: To approve (Amoruso-Robinson) All in favor Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 8 Police Chief Arthur O'Neill brought Joe and Emma Gonsalves to the meeting to be recognized for their numerous unselfish contrîbutions to various Town departments and committees. He cited their gift in excess of $100,000 for a state of the art ambulance, in addition to their many other contributions. The Chief noted the Gonsalves are hardworking people who have established one of the Town's nicest businesses and have raised a large family, who in turn are making a mark on the community. Joe and Emma Gonsalves are now presenting a locked gun box. They have already provided close to 70 for each individual police officer, enabling the police officers to provide a safe and secure environment for their families when they bring their weapons home. Joe Gonsalves stated they've lived in town all their lives and feel privileged to have done so. He noted he and Emma never served on Town boards, and they feel this is their way of contributing. Senator Joanne Sprague and Representative Barbara Hyland presented official citations and resolutions from the Senate and House to Joe and Emma Gonsalves. Rep. Hyland spoke of their altruism and sense of humor and cited examples of their generosity. Chairman McCarter noted the many areas in which their donations have improved the quality of life for Mansfield residents and presented them with a certificate of appreciation on behalf of the Board. Joe and Emma noted their surprise and spoke of their enjoyment in being able to see where their money is going. Town Manager and Staff: . Light Department Surplus Vehicles - Transfer of two trucks (1993 Ford F150 and 1995 Chevy C1500) from the Light Dept. to DPW was approved at the September Light Commissioners Meeting. Motion: To accept the transfer of the two trucks from the Light Department as an appropriation of surplus. In addition, to accept the generators transferred to MEMA (Amoruso-Donovan) All in favor Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 9 · Letter from Police Chief O'Neill to Police Officer Francis Archer who was chosen as the Mansfield Police Department Mothers Against Drunk Driving Officer óf the Year The Board asked that a letter of congratulations be sent to Officer Archer Boards and Committees: · Legal Ad appearing in the Sun-Chronicle October 11th and 18th inviting Mansfield residents to apply for Boards and Committees for expiring terms State and Local Government: · New Mayflower Compact - Comments attached from: Police Chief Arthur O'Neill; Beatrice Kearney, Town Accountant; Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; John Sullivan, Town Engineer; Lorilee Fish, Park & Recreation Director; Fire Chief Ed Sliney; Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner - The signing will take place Wednesday, October 25, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. aboard the Mayflower II in Plymouth Motion: To endorse the Compact (Amoruso-Robinson) Selectman Donovan suggested there may be a hidden cost to this and we should look into it further, as Mansfield is already well developed. Selectman Amoruso noted the advantage of the preservation of open space and stated there is no monetary commitment. He suggested joining with our neighbors in doing what's right for the environment, noting it's an agreement and not a legally binding contract. Town Manager D'Agostino pointed out this grew from a Planning Grant given by the State. He noted any possibility of a buy-in would have to be approved by Town Meeting. Vote: 4-1 with Donovan opposed Passes Residents: · Press Release from the Elks, with a request that they would like it read for a couple of weeks, regarding their Wine and Cheese Tasting Event on Saturday, October 28th from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge to raise funds for the Fisher-Richardson Restoration Fund. Other: · Letter from Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts with certified attendance records for the September 2, 2000 Jimmy Buffet Concert. Mr. Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 10 Montgomery notes the fine was paid based on attendance of 19,900. Actual attendance was 19,805; however, he notes there is no need to refund the $4.75 difference DPW Director Lee Azinheira, Buildings and Special Projects Manager Mike Ahern, and Subdivision Inspector Jack Smith were present. Tara Estates (Monahan Lane, Sadies Way, Mystic Lane, Corbane Drive, Carlow Crossing and a portion of Cooper Road within the Tara Estates subdivision) The hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m. with Clerk Wills reading the notice of public hearing. Motion: To open the Tara Estates hearing (Donovan-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes DPW Director Lee Azinheira noted the Planning Board took over the bond on Tara Estates and the Department of Public Works is completing the work and recommends the acceptance. The bond will cover all the public improvements, but there will not be sufficient funds to pay the outstanding light bills. Mr. Azinheira discussed the process, noting residents should not be penalized for the Town not accepting their streets as public ways. He noted that the road has lain idle for five to six years, resulting in some deterioration and an escalation of costs. Clerk Wills and Selectman Donovan expressed concern with developers not completing the work required and the Town having to assume the responsibility. Chairman McCarter asked for public comment. In response to the question of Dave Bertrand of 11 Sadies Way Mr. Azinheira stated the manhole covers had to be completed. George Dentino, Gladiola Terrace - asked if street lighting is not required to get a street accepted. It was explained the street lights are there and functional. The developer is responsible until the street is accepted. He asked why the developer cannot be held responsible for the work at the Town's expense. He suggested that if the developer has not filed bankruptcy, we attempt to collect for the past due lighting bill. Selectmen indicated they would address that as Light Commissioners. Mr. Azinheira noted the residents living there are paying real estates taxes that cover the cost of street lighting and it's not fair penalize them. He questioned how they are being penalized if we already plow the roads and pick up trash,. He noted concern over the precedent that is being set. Selectmen Donovan said a time limit Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 11 should be set in which the developer has to complete the work, noting it goes on too long. Cheryl Earlandson, 7 Sadie's Way - noted it's been eight years. She asked how long it would be if they're not accepted now. She suggested the street lighting bill should be paid before replacing trees. Mr. Azinheira noted the bond is not posted for the payment of the light bill, but rather for the completion of the work. Jack Smith stated everything is just about completed now and we have sufficient money to complete the work with the exception of the water gate boxes, of which about half need to be replaced. Selectman Amoruso asked if the streets can be accepted conditional on the work being completed. He noted his concern with holding ourselves to a different standard than we hold developers. At worst, the work could be completed and the streets accepted at the Annual Town Meeting in April or May. He noted the residents would not see any difference if the streets are not accepted until the spring. The issue has been plowing, and that will be addressed at the Special Town Meeting. Dave Bertrand, 11 Sadies Way - argued against holding up acceptance for the slight work that is left to be done. Selectman Amoruso explained we would be setting a different standard for ourselves than we hold others to. Mr. Azinheira explained we try to complete the work with the funds available. The need to do the work hit at peak construction time for the DPW. The Water Department is also involved presently in the flushing program, and their first priority is performing the duties of the Water Department, which is currently short-staffed. Motion: To close the public hearing at 8:55 p.m. (Amoruso-Wills) All in favor Passes Motion: To accept the streets within Tara Estates (Wills-Donovan) 3-2 (Robinson and Amoruso opposed) Passes Keli Lane Motion: To open the hearing (Amoruso-Donovan) 5-0 Passes The hearing was opened at 8:15 p.m. concurrently with the Tara Estates public hearing, with Clerk Wills reading the notice of public hearing. Motion: To postpone the hearing until after the completion of Tara Estates hearing (Amoruso-Donovan) 5-0 Passes There were no questions or public comment. Motion: To close the hearing (Amoruso-Donovan) 5-0 Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 12 Motion: To support acceptance Amoruso-Donovan 5-0 Passes Sturbridge Estates - (Sturbridge Drive, Weaver Lane, and a portion of Cooper Road) The hearing was opened at 8:55 p.m. with Clerk Wills reading the notice of public hearing. Motion: To open the public hearing (Amoruso-Robinson) 5-0 Passes DPW Director Azinheira advised the Board of the punchlist items remaining, which are anticipated to be completed prior to Monday. He noted the delay in getting the punchlist to the developer because staff was working on other projects. He recommended acceptance subject to the completion of the punchlist items being completed by the developer prior to Town Meeting. Selectman Robinson noted the regulations state the punch lists should be completed prior to Town Meeting for the acceptance to go forward. If the road is not completed by the 17th, he cannot support it. The inspection will be made Monday at 4:00 p.m. If the work is not completed, the recommendation will be made not to accept. Motion: To close the hearing at 9:07 p.m. (Amoruso-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Motion: To support acceptance, subject to the work being done by Monday afternoon (Amoruso-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Stearns Hill Estates - (Pilgrim Road, Autumn Lane, Freedom Trail, Mayflower Drive, and the portions of Plantation Road, Old North Trail and Colonial Drive within Stearns Hill Estates) The hearing was opened at 8:58 p.m. with Clerk Wills reading the notice of public hearing. A letter from Folkman & Zola Builders, Inc. was read, giving notice of their intent to withdraw their article for street acceptance from the Special Town Meeting Warrant. Motion: To open the hearing and postpone discussion until the conclusion of the Sturbridge Estates hearing (Amoruso-Wills) 5-0 Passes Motion: To close the hearing at 9:08 p.m. (Amoruso-Robinson) 5-0 Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 13 Chairman McCarter called for questions and comments from the audience. There were none forthcoming. The Town Manager reported the following: · We are moving forward on a meeting with Transportation Secretary Amorello on Monday, October 16th at 3:00 p.m. He encouraged the Selectmen to be in attendance if possible. They will be viewing the Route 106 underpass paving project and intend to advocate for the Otis Street and Williams Street bridge projects. Selectman Robinson indicated he would like to be present. · Information has been received from Attorney Mangiaratti relative to discussions with Bond Counsel on the Route 106 project. It appears that we will have to complete the work and will then have to sue the contractor and surety company. The deadline to sign the contract is tomorrow and we will file suit. immediately if it is not signed. Selectman Amoruso suggested bringing the matter up with Transportation Secretary Amorello to help protect other communities from Couglar Construction. Mr. D'Agostino noted there are measures in place to protect communities, but they only work if the company remains in business under the same name. · Mr. Donovan asked for an update on the Jordan-Jackson roof. Mr. D'Agostino replied we have a report from a metallurgist and it will be necessary to bring suit against the contractor. There was a standard manufacturer's guarantee, but in any case we would be responsible for labor. · Clerk Wills asked for department head reports within the next 30 days on the Tweeter Center. He noted we have Bert Cook's. He also asked when the State would be painting the Route 106 overpass. Mr. D'Agostino will speak to the MBT A. Clerk Wills asked about the lot next to the Fire Station. Mr. D'Agostino said the grass has been cut and the lot cleaned up. The car is still there and he will follow-up on it after Town Meeting. · Clerk Wills reported he talked with Karl Clemmey and asked the Board to consider giving Mr. Clemmey a clean slate for next year and sitting down Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 14 with him to resolve issues. Mr. Clemmey said he would drop the suit if the Board would do so. Mr. Clemmey said he would like to sit down with the Town Manager and Police Chief and get this settled and start with a clean slate. Chairman McCarter noted the vote to issue the warning was 4-1. A request for reconsideration would have to come from someone voting in the affirmative. Town Manager D'Agostino noted this is not the first year Mr. Clemmey has operated the parking lot and he is well aware of the regulations. Chairman McCarter suggested meeting with Town Counsel in Executive Session regarding the strengths and weaknesses of the case. Selectman Amoruso noted we have taken an action in sending a letter of reprimand and we should not prejudice our case at this point. Mr. D'Agostino said if it is the Board's desire to. mitigate this in any way, we first need to discuss our strengths and weaknesses before meeting with Mr. Clemmey. Town Counsel will be invited to meet with the Board prior to the start of Town Meeting on October 17th. · Clerk Wills asked if the Town Manager has spoken with School Superintendent Moretti regarding an educational program in the schools regarding the high voltage at the train tracks. Selectman Robinson noted Russ Hall made a presentation to every grade level in the schools on the topic already. · Selectman Amoruso asked if attendance records were received from Boards and Committees. Chairman McCarter said they indicated they had no quorum problems. A memo will be sent to all Board and Committee Chairman asking for attendance records for the last 12 months. If we don't receive them, we'll check the minutes of all boards and committees prior to doing appointments. · Selectman Robinson suggested Russ Hall come back and talk about the high speed train, when it will begin, and how they will be scheduled. Mr. D'Agostino asked the Board about Rep. Frank's suggestion of a "no whistle blowing" act. It was pointed out that it would violate the Federal Train Act because it's necessary if someone's on the tracks. It's a safety issue. Selectmen stated their support for additional fencing going up. · Selectman Donovan noted receiving calls from 294 Fruit Street about a blind driveway at the curve and asked for a sign in each direction to protect the residents. Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 15 · Clerk Wills asked if we're still looking for land for an animal shelter. The Town Manager advised him we have given the committee a list of town-owned land. The issue is where to appropriately site a building of that type. Clerk Wills suggested a corner of the new land at the Wellsite. Mr. D'Agostino noted it would be important to check with DEP about the appropriateness of siting such a facility there. He also noted the deed is restricted to a well. · Clerk Wills asked if the proposed zoning change at Town Meeting is to encourage businesses instead of box stores. Mr. D'Agostino noted his excitement over the proposed zoning change, noting he believes it will be beneficial to the Town over the next four to five years. Selectman Amoruso pointed out warehouses are not the kind of tax producers we're looking for. Some of the older buildings may be amenable to this type of conversion. As land values continue to increase, the shipping/receiving industries will be sold off to high tech industry. . Chairman McCarter asked if any of the labor contracts have been resolved. Mr. D'Agostino noted we are making progress. Supervisory ,Non- Supervisory, Clerks, Police and Fire are on-going. They will be settled. . Chairman McCarter reminded residents of the Policemen's Ball Friday night. He also reported on visiting the Judge Rotenberg Center unannounced on Tuesday and was given a tour of the school in Canton and a couple of the residences-one in Canton, one in Stoughton, and apartments in Canton. They have 115 individuals attending the school during the day and are involved in education programs. They then travel by van from the school to the residences. In those which he saw, there were no residents present because they were at school, but security cameras were in evidence. There was one client 6-7 years old, and others who are much older. The cases and level of supervision for various patients is different. They would not give him any guarantees as to who would be living in Mansfield, but he believes they are firm in the efforts to locate at the Aspen Street property. They would be willing to put up a fence around the Mansfield residence if it would make people more comfortable. He noted he believes the picketing will have a reverse effect from that which the neighbors are trying to achieve. There does not appear to be much that can be done at the local level. Clerk Wills noted participating in the march with the residents and they are worried about "dangerous" people living there. He supported their efforts in protecting their neighborhood and children. Chairman McCarter noted there are bills pending in the State Legislature requiring them to at least notify the town of their intention to locate within it. He doubted, however, that Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 16 they would make any commitment as to who the clients will be. Mr. D'Agostino suggested a couple of things the Board could do. He noted supporting their cause is worthwhile; however, the realization of the Rotenberg Center coming to Town needs to be facilitated in some way if there are no additional avenues to pursue. He suggested facilitating meetings with the residents and the Rotenberg Center and noted we should not in any way discriminate against any group of people. He also spoke of their monthly program meetings, noting it would be helpful for the area residents to attend as many as possible to stay informed and become comfortable with the situation. He also suggested talking with Police Chiefs of communities in which the facility is located. Chairman McCarter said he was given a complete tour and noted the door is open for others to visit. Mr. D'Agositno noted when they come to town, they are not exempt from zoning issues such as fencing and lighting. We need to balance the needs of the community with the rights of the individuals who will be housed in the facility. Selectman Amoruso stated people who are not related and being housed in a facility create more of a rooming house, which is not allowed in that zoning district. He questioned whether in fact they would be exempt from zoning. He suggested meetings should be set up and ground rules established so the proper information gets to the neighboring residents. Clerk Wills noted we have a responsibility to take care of people, but questioned the rights of people who have invested in their homes in the neighborhood. He stated the location is a problem. Chairman McCarter reported the clients come from all over and are referred generally by public schools that cannot handle them. He noted sometimes there are problems stemming from birth; others are the result of socio-economic situations. . Clerk Wills asked if there is an Open House at the Fire Station Saturday and was told there is. . Selectmen Robinson asked the Town Manger to check to see if the MBT A Police check Mansfield. He received a call from a senior citizen complaining that the late parking spaces available are too far for her to walk. He would like to set up a meeting with her and the Town Manager. He also asked if the Alden Street property has been cleaned up. It has. Motion: To adjourn at 10:15 p.m. (Robinson-Wills) All in favor Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 17 "f ~j, It¿Z:k1-- /? ;/,/Z't Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of October 11, 2000 18 ~.~ R~CE'VED " r'o /""1"1 u,... " ':, t..... :'\ '-, n ,-'" Addendum to Minutes of 0 . '. " ,¡- F , C£ Board of Selectmen's Quarte~fCT I 2 ~H 9: II Chairmen's Meeting of October 5, 2C10Q¡, ". . rlJ'l '1.) J- IE L 0 MASSACHUĊ £TTS Recreation Commission Gave an update of all projects (see attached) and reported that field space is at a premium with the demand. They reported that they have enjoyed a good relationship with the School Department when it comes to the use of their facilities in scheduling. Board of Assessors Reported that additional revenues are expected in the form of new growth and more aggressive collection of personal property taxes. The software they use needs to be updated. The tax abatement program, for older citizens who perform work for the town, is becoming more popular and they asked what projects these people could be involved with throughout the town in order to expand the program. They are preparing for the tax classification hearing. Respectfully submitted, ¡{)d'14' ;¿W~/! fÓ~£;;L~ David W. McCarter, Chairman Board of Selectmen Copy to: Board of Selectmen Animal Welfare Committee Library Trustees Council-on-Aging Finance Committee Municipal Building Committee Board of Health Airport Commission Planning Board of Selectmen Zoning Board of Appeals Recreation Commission Conservation Commission Fair Housing Committee Board of Assessors School Committee Housing Authority John D'Agostino. Town Manager Shoun p, Burke, Planning Director Bertram M. Cook, Building Inspector John D. Sullivan. Jr.. Town Engineer Scott Leite, Health Agent Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director Bea Kearney. Town Accountant Helen p, Christian. Town Clerk Ed O'Neil, Assistant Assessor Richard Boucher. Treasurer/Collector Lee M, Azinheira. DPW Director Betty Amicone. DPW Office Manager Jerry Scherma. Veterans Agent Mike Thompson, MIS Director John Moretti, School Superitendent Arthur M, O'Neill, Police Chief Edward A, Sliney, Jr, Fire Chief Janet Campbell, Acting Library Director Gail Farrugia, COA Director Mansfield Recreation Department 2000 10/5/2000 Memorial Park: Projects completed: *(6) New tennis courts with lighting. * Remediation project on the lower football field Iw enhanced lighting. * Installation of multipurpose field and softball field on Hutchins field. * Irrigation system and well have been installed on Hutchins fields. * Access bridge connecting RT -106 field with Memorial Park. In Process: * Additional parking spaces on Hope Street. * Fencing for the perimeter of the new Hutchins fields. * Financing and selection of playground equipment for park. (Article 22) * (3) Basketball courts with fencing and Lighting. *********************** Plymouth Street: Projects completed: * $94,000.00 donation from the MYSA for additions to field #1. * Cleared the remaining 12 acres for preparation of additional fields. * Moved existing Tot playground. (Closer towards courts) * Installed (4) tennis courts. In Process: * Possible irrigation system for field #1. (MYSA assisting wI $25,000) * Complete grass I seed and prep field # 1. * Completion of back ( 12 acres) multi-purpose fields. * Improve drainage issue on baseball diamond. (Raise level) * Finish top layer of access road and parking area. * Install additional windows on Refreshment stand. ******************************* Additional Projects: * Installed ( 2 ) basketball courts wI lighting behind the Robinson School from program gift account and assisted by the Electric Department. * Conducted (2) Summer Adult Basketball programs. (33 Teams) * Adult Volleyball program. ( 27 participants) * Summer Licensed Day Care. (192 families- 233 different children) * Summer Day Care Scholarships (32 children I $ 5,523.00) * Total Revenue provided by Summer Day Care. ( $ 96,877.40 ) ($1,000 surplus after all expenses.) * Youth and Adult Tennis lessons. ( 123 youth and 88 adults) * Conducted (5 ) concerts and ( 5 ) outdoor movie presentations. * The Halloween and Christmas parades. (Town Tree Lighting) * The Great American Duck Race. (Fulton Pond)