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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin brd of selectmen 01/05/00 Board of Selectmen Minutes January 5, 2000 , . , " Present: IV Chairwoman Royle, Clerk Wills, and Selectmen Amoruso, McCarter', and Robinson John D'Agostino, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 27 Motion : To approve. (Robinson-Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. B. Licenses and Permits · Cousin's Pizza Common Victualler License Renewal for 2000 Motion: To grant the license renewal. (Wills-McCarter) All in favor. Passes. · Constable Renewal Applications of Joseph Pacella and D. Marie Smith Motion: To reappoint Mr. Pacella and Ms. Smith for three years. (Amoruso-Wills) All in favor. Passes. · Constable Renewal Application of Sal Consalvo Motion: To reappoint Mr. Consalvo for three years. (Wills-McCarter) All in favor. Passes. · Request from Time Out Productions for the bicycling portion of their annual triathalon to travel through Mansfield on August 6, 2000 forward to Police Chief for review · Request from C.J. Scooters for an extension of their 1999 Live Entertainment License until the Selectmen's next meeting because not all routing slips on their 2000 renewal application have been received by the Selectmen's Office Motion: To grant an extension until February 2, 2000. (Wills-Amoruso) (4-1) Selectman Robinson opposed. Passes. C. Correspondence Resident Letter from Karl Clemmey, resident, stating each profit vendor at the South Shore Antique Auto Trading Bee should be required to take out a business certificate from the Town of Mansfield State and Local Government Letter from Raymond Mariano, City of Worcester Mayor, thanking the Selectmen for their thoughtfulness and asking that the Selectmen continue to keep Worcester in your prayers Letter from Warren A. McKay, Superintendent, Foxborough Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners, regarding Foxborough's proposed public safety building Miscellaneous Letter from Frank Foss, MediaOne, notifying the Selectmen of a policy change regarding the production van with enclosed copy of a letter to Cable Access informing of the new policy Selectman Amoruso stated that he believes MediaOne's cable license with Mansfield requires the license holder to provide a van for Cable Access and that he does not feel the Selectmen should accept their decision because it is their corporate move. Selectman Amoruso stated he feels the Board should respond appropriately and that he would draft a memorandum for the Board's review. Both Cable Access and Advisory's comments should be sought on this policy change. Chairwoman Royle stated, in reference to the above letter from Warren McKay, that she received a call from with the Foxboro Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners Chairwoman, Joan Sozio. The Commissioners have requested a joint meeting to discuss the Foxboro Stadium Agreement and their proposed public safety facility. A consensus of the Board was in favor of meeting on January 13, 2000. 2. 7:50 PM Discussion With Carl Weber, Souths hare Antique Auto Foundation Re: The southshore Antique Auto Foundation Trading Bee and Whether or Not A Business Certificates Should Be Required of Vendors Mr. Weber explained the history of the Auto Foundation. The Foundation was formed five years ago, but the club itself has been in business as a hobby since 1951. The flea market began approximately forty years ago. Funds from the flea market have been donated towards scholarships since the Foundation began. Vendors from all over participate in the Trading Bee. Last year, there were four hundred ninety-five participants, taking up almost twelve hundred spaces. Most of the vendors are hobbyists. Of one hundred thirty vendors, twenty-nine are businesses and the rest are hobbyists. The event is more social than business. Board of Selectmen Questions: . Chairwoman Royle asked if an entrance fee is required, to which Mr. Weber responded that the Southshore Antique Auto Foundation pays a lease fee to Tweeter Center to use the premises for the event and entrance fees are paid to Tweeter Center. Space fees paid by vendors to participate in the event are paid to the Foundation. . Selectman McCarter commented that the annual Brimfield Flea Market is not in the same category as the Foundation's Trading Bee and stated that he would not be in favor of requiring the vendors to obtain business certificates for this type of operation because he does not feel that is the intent of the certificate. Mr. D'Agostino stated that business certificates are not required of vendors participating in the Recreation Department craft show. · Selectman Amoruso stated that he would like the vendor's application to ask if they possess a sales tax number and that if it is too late this year, perhaps a notice could be included with fliers sent to vendors. Mr. Weber agreed · Selectman Robinson stated he feels the Brimfield Flea Market is totally different than the Southshore Antique Auto Foundation's Trading Bee. · Lastly, Selectman Amoruso asked if it would be possible for the Foundation to send letters to the High School making them aware of the scholarships available and timing, etc. Motion: That we do not require a business certificate for the Southshore Antique Auto Foundation for the Antique Auto Foundation or any other similar non-profit group. (Wills-Amoruso) WITHDRAWN Motion: To approve the Southshore Antique Auto Foundation's request for a Public Entertainment on Sunday License for their annual trading bee on May 14, 2000. (Amoruso-Wills) All in favor. Passes. 3. Announcement Chairwoman Royle announced that she will not be seeking reelection to the Board of Selectmen during the March 20, 2000, election. 4 . Town Manager Report · The Town is prepared to submit the 25 percent design plans to Mass Highway for the bike path project. A public hearing will be scheduled sometime in February. The Town will be positioned to fit the project into the TIP either next year or the following year. · Russ Hall of Amtrak is scheduled to attend the Selectmen's January 19 meeting to provide an update on the High Speed Rail project. Selectman Robinson commented that he would like the Town Manager to draft a letter to Congressmen McGovern and Frank inquiring of the status of fencing funding for the project. According to Russ Hall, the first high-speed train will not be on the rail until June. · Mass Highway made a mistake with Mansfield's Memorandum of Agreement for the Town's second Chapter 90 allotment. The second allotment should have been the same as the first, $160,920.99, not $38,000.00. Mass Highway will be issuing a corrected Agreement for the Selectmen's signatures. · Five hundred fifty-eight thousand, seven hundred ninety-seven dollars and 55/100 was transferred from Free Cash to Stabilization at the Fall Special Town Meeting. · Mr. D'Agostino will be meeting with Joe Ditchman, Gatra, and VHB on Thursday. Gatra and VHB met with Mr. Ditchman this date regarding the former Clemmey Tank site. The Selectmen are in receipt of a request from Gatra to appoint a subcommittee for working sessions to continue the design process for the train station. Mr. Gay, Gatra, would like the names of the individuals who would be on the subcommittee. Mr. D'Agostino requested Mr. Gay attend this evening's meeting to review the role of the subcommittee, but he was unable to attend. Chairwoman Royle asked who should be on the Committee-Selectmen, townspeople, staff Chairwoman Royle also commented that Mr. Ditchman, through a real estate firm, purchased the Clemmey Tank building. · Mr. D'Agostino is scheduled to meet with Dave Caron and TPC Golf Course representatives at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2000, in Town Hall with staff. The topic of discussion will be secondary water reuse and to see what partnership, if any, the golf course will have with the Town financing the water reuse study. · Mr. D'Agostino will be attending a meeting in Boston with DPW Director, Lee Azinheira, on January 13, 2000, at the Water Resources Division regarding permitting the Morrison Well. · The Annual MMA Trade Show is scheduled for January 28 and 29, 2000. Mr. D'Agostino plans on attending the meeting, as do certain members of the Board of Selectmen. The DPW Director may be attending on Friday to meet with various vendors. Mr. D'Agostino may also ask the MIS Director to attend on Friday to familiarize himself with vendors that the Town is or may be using in the future. · The Selectmen need to consider a joint meeting with the Housing Authority to fill Mr. Harlor's position until the March 20, 2000, election. Chairwoman Royle will contact Bill DeBaggis, Housing Authority Chairman, to determine the next step with respect to filling the vacancy. · All Y2K changes have been successfully integrated. No problems with either the hard or software have occurred. Mr. D'Agostino thanked Mike Lawless, Mike Thomposon, Richard Boucher, Betty Amicone, and Bob Button for all of their handwork, and many other staff members for their help along the way. 5. Selectmen Old Business A. Clerk Wills asked the following questions: · If the Special Town Meeting article to study the Memorial Park fields includes the Pratt Street field. · Where parking is planned for the Pratt Street field. Mr. D'Agostino responded that a meeting would be held with Hope Street residents. The Town has an earlier design using a gravel parking area. The Planning Board and Building Inspector have imposed a stipulation that the fields will not be utilized until additional parking is implemented Clerk Wills asked if the Army Corp. of Engineers could be used to clear trees. · If a driveway could be installed to incorporate the Council on Aging parking lot and the field parking lots. Mr. D'Agostino responded that the Town is considering looking at the adjacent parcel of land between the gas station and the Council on Aging that could be used for parking. The cost of the lot would be $120,000-$150,000. Selectman Amoruso commented that if additional parking is provided at the Council on Aging, additional handicap spaces should be designated. · If the Selectmen have to take action on a letter in the Reading File regarding the lot next the North Main Street fire station. Mr. D'Agostino responded negatively. · Why the Fire Chief would like to provide the civil service test for the positions of Chief and Deputy when the positions are presently filled. Mr. DAgostino responded that the Fire Chief would like to keep his list current and that the list expires every two years. · If the Town Manager checked on obtaining a grant to purchase a MPH trailer. Mr. D Agostino responded negatively. · If a down payment had been made on the Rezza property for the Morrison Well site. Mr. DAgostino responded that he has not heard back from Mr. Rezza yet but that he know he is not happy but understands. Both Mr. DAgostino and Mr. Gaffney are confident that Town will receive a permit for the well. A consensus of the Board was in favor of paying Mr. Rezza the first payment to show good faith. · What the status of the Whispering Pines Housing Project in Norton is with respect to their request for the Board's opinion should they seek a sewer connection. Mr. DAgostino responded that the additional information requested by the Selectmen has not been received · If letters to property owners encroaching upon the railroad bed had been sent out. Mr. D'Agostino responded negatively and stated that the issue would have to be addressed with the secondary water reuse for the TPC Golf Course. · What 25 percent design means for the train station project. Mr. DAgostino responded that it would actually be 30 percent design and that this would allow for more solid numbers (costs) for the project. B. Selectmen McCarter commented on and asked questions concerning the following: · What the status of the budget is. Mr. DAgostino responded that he is planning to meet with staff to review the budget and that he will be meeting with the Finance Committee. The Capital Improvements Committee meetings will be beginning shortly, and all representatives on the Committee must be determined by January 10. The Capital budget will be $1 Million again. Mr. DAgostino is tentatively scheduled to report to the Finance Committee by February 15 but will be requesting an extension unt/Ï the end of February. · How far off-balance the budget is. Mr. DAgostino responded $4.5 Million. · He would like a MPH trailer included in the capital budget. · What the status of the Pratt Street intersection is. Mr. DAgostino responded that the road construction work has been completed but some landscaping remains, including sodding. Chairwoman Royle asked why sod is being used because it requires a lot of water. · When the Hutchins Property Field may be utilized. Mr. DAgostino responded the Fall of 2001. C. Selectman Amoruso asked if public hearing should be scheduled now to entertain Charter amendments at the Annual Town Meeting. Chairwoman Royle reminded Mr. DAgostino that he was supposed to set up a meeting with Animal Welfare Committee Chairman Matt Miller and staff to review a general by-law amendment proposed by the Animal Welfare Committee. D. Selectman Robinson either commented on or asked questions concerning the following: · A representative of Russ Hall's Office, Amtrak, will be conducting a safety program at the Robinson School at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM tomorrow. · Potholes on Route 106 have surfaced. Mr. DAgostino will look into this. · A couple of weeks ago, the DPW Director stated that he would provide an update on the readiness of the Town's snow equipment and new emissions equipment. · If the project on Mill Street has been completed where the manhole covers had been raised. · If any further action has been taken with respect to inspecting the Mill Street bridge. · Selectman Robinson has concerns with respect to a Maple Street subdivision and its water, Massapoag Estates. The fire pressure will need to be ascertained before installing another water main. Selectman Robinson would like Mr. Gaffney's recommendation. · The DPW Director should be asked if the Town should collect antifreeze at the recycling park, rather than having it seep into the ground. E. Chairwoman Royle asked questions or made comments concerning the following: · Sometime ago, Chairwoman Royle asked the Town Manager to send a letter to Mass Highway requesting they erect a sign on Route 140, and now asked that Mr. D'Agostino send a follow-up letter. · That the Town Manager follow-up with the State representatives on the status of the Community Preservation Act. · Chairwoman Royle noticed an abundance of advertising on telephone polls and asked that the Electric and DPW employees be asked to take the advertisements down in their travels. · The Selectmen will need to vote on this year's Capital Improvements representatives. Selectman McCarter nominated Selectman Wills, and no other nominations were received Motion: To appoint Selectman Wills to represent the Selectmen on the Capital Improvements Committee. (McCarter-Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. Selectman Amoruso w/ÏI continue to serve on the Committee for his second year. 6. Selectmen New Business A. Clerk Wills suggested he would like to determine an impact fee for the Tweeter Center before their entertainment license renewal. Clerk Wills also stated that he would like a meeting with the Police Chief to discuss issues and that he has many questions that he would like to ask in public that will make the Tweeter Center a better place. Clerk Wills also suggested meeting with the Police Chief first to find out if he would like anything in the entertainment license to make it better. Selectman McCarter commented that he thinks there are opinions of what can be incorporated in the entertainment license renewal and that he does not think impact fees can be included Chairwoman Royle suggested inviting both the Police Chief and Tweeter Center General Manager to a Selectmen's meeting. B. Chairwoman Royle announced that the Town Hall is in receipt of a Certificate of Appreciation from the Rotary Rudolfs in appreciation of assistance with the Toys for Tots campaign. · Chairwoman Royle commented that she feels the Winter Over Night Parking Ban is necessary only if it is snowing and asked why residents are ticketed for parking on the street during the winter months when there is no trace of snow. Town Manager D'Agostino suggested establishing a committee to review the policy consisting of the DPW Director, Highway Operations Manager, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Town Manger, and Town Counsel. 7. Motion: Adjournment - 10: 15 PM To adjourn. (Robinson-Wills) All in favor. Passes. l(ì/, \ . "\ \ ',r· /,1 "': "".1 '.,f~· '1 \j ~ "t ~ 'I..' ~:l , ... \... oval