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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin brd of selectmen 12/04/02 " I' ) r Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 r:c , l" '-1"' I? ,r::,. '?,#: ?8- _' I ~_ I. ,,~... .."". );:='TT5 Present: Chairman Daniel Donovan; Vice Chairman Michael W. McCue; Clerk Steven W. MacCaffrie; and Selectmen David W. McCarter and Louis P. Amoruso Town Manager John O. D'Agostino The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. . Warrant No. 22 in the amount of $1,084,654.68 Motion: To approve and sign (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) 5-0 with Selectman McCarter abstaining from Municipal Building Committee payroll Passes r · Warrant No. 23 in the amount of $2,688,886.26 Motion: To approve and sign (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) 5-0 with Selectman McCarter abstaining from Municipal Building Committee payroll Passes Selectman McCue asked if it's a State law that we provide prisoners held at the Police Station meals while detained. It is required. . Minutes of November 20, 2002 Selectmen's Meeting Motion: To approve as corrected (page 5 long paragraph - thank "Henry" Thomas) (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes . Minutes of November 25, 2002 Selectmen's Meeting held at the conclusion of the Light Commissioners Meeting Motion : To approve (MacCaffrie-McCue) 5-0 Passes r , Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 1 f . License Renewals - all have been reviewed and approved by the appropriate department heads Common Victualler LaBamba Mexican Restaurant, Inc., 310 North Main Street, Unit 5 Motion : To approve (MacCaffrie-McCue) 5-0 Passes MaRiva Inc. dba D'Angelo Sandwich Shop, 260 Chauncy Street Motion : To approve (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Town Manager John D'Agostino re: License for Entry for the Train Station Development Project The amount of the bond and the timeframe were discussed Motion: To support the granting of the license to the MBTA and GATRA as r provided in the memorandum (Amoruso-McCarter) 5-0 Passes Memorandum from Town Manager John D'Agostino re: Advertisement for GIS Manager Public Notice issued by Department of Public Works re: Work to be done by Water Department ,~ Boards and Committees Memorandum from Andy Gazzolo re: Current and Next Year's Budget Town Manager D'Agostino noted money was appropriated and we're already moving forward on many of the items. The concern, he believes, is that we w¡j/ have a significant revenue reduction from the State in the FY2004 budget. Those items in the FY2003 are considered a contract obligatIon and w¡j/ be funded There will be some transfers made at the Special Town Meeting within the Annual if necessary. The economy, which we've been told is on a slow recovery cycle, is beginning to provide additional revenue. We will not see that for sixteen months following an economic recovery. Free Cash will not be certified in time to fund the FY2004 budget. Selectman McCarter asked about the system for approval of purchase orders to assist in monitoring large Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 2 r expenses. Selectman McCue asked if we could delay some large CIP purchases for a week to consider them further. The document processor is a posslbl1ity. We are going to implement a quarterly revue of all revenue and expenses for all departments, including all Enterprise Accounts, and will be meeting with the Finance Committee quarterly to monitor our expenditure and revenue patterns. We are also about to implement a purchase order encumbrance process using MUNIS that will give us more information on expenses against revenue. Purchases in excess of $5,000 are now required to be approved by the Town Manager, and he w¡j/ ask staff to advise him of any purchases of $1,000 or more. Chairman Donovan asked that Department Heads be copied on Andy Gazzolo's memorandum. Memorandum from Southeastern Regional Services Group requesting that the Board re-vote the contract award to Northeast Reclamation Corp. and rescind their prior award to Stephen Ando Paull; sign the enclosed award sheet and return to them to send the contracts out. Motion: To rescind the contract to Stephpen Ando Paull. (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes Motion: To approve the contract award to Northeast Reclamation Corp. and sign the award sheet (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) 5-0 Passes r Letter from Mansfield Housing Authority Executive Director Michael Forbes thanking the Town Manager, Selectmen, and Staff for the outstanding job done on the parking lot for 15 Park Street elderly. Residents Letter from Kathryn Fellows re: condo trash pick-up with the request that the Town transition to fee-for-service trash pick-up for all residents Selectman MacCaffrie noted after reading the letter he would like a tax rebate on sewers because he doesn't use them and a rebate for the school portion of his taxes because he doesn't have any children in schoo/. Selectman McCarter noted the Town has historically endorsed not going to "pay as you throw" trash collection. DPW Director Lee Azinheira will be responding to the letter. Applications were received to fill terms expiring December 31st on the following boards, committees and commissions: r Board of Assessors - one three-year term ending 1/1/06 Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 3 f Michael K. Eagan, 10 Patricia Road (applicant for re-appointment) Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street (new applicant) Mr. Eagan said he has been on the Board for 3 t years, has enjoyed serving on the Board, and noted working with the public has been a pleasure. The community invested in a new computer system that is working well in providing information in a timely manner. There is also a GIS component of the system and he complimented the staff on their ability to answer questions from the public. Mr. Clemmey noted the licenses he holds, as listed on his application. He stated he would bring knowledge of the laws and his experience. He would not want the $7,000 per year that the Assessors are paid. He's served on six Town boards over the years and feels he will bring extreme knowledge to them. As a businessman and taxpayer he is surprised at some of the things the Assessors are missing and noted he has the time, knowledge and ability to serve as an Assessor. He noted it's time for a change and his time and availability would be an asset. He called for more communication between the Board of Selectman and Board of Assessors, noting we need a full time assessor. r I Selectman Amoruso asked Mr. Eagan's thoughts on having a full-time assessor. Mr. Eagan says they've talked about it, but believe our approach is right. They often disagree, but with three of them they work it out and come to a common agreement. A full time assessor would be just one person going out to look at property and make a recommendation. Mr. Clemmey noted the benefit of having a full time assessor, with so much building going on in Mansfield. He spoke of the comparable sales presented to the Selectmen last year as an example, pointing out the Board of Assessors has not put apartments into a separate category as required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Mr. Eagan noted everything is based on fair market value. Selectman McCarter asked about annual revaluation. Mr. Eagan noted we comply with State statute with revaluation every three years. We have the right to make interim adjustments each year and have looked at that, but determined it was not significant and does not change the amount of money the town has to spend. The fastest growing segment is residential at this time. Selectman Donovan asked about each applicant's ability to work with people. Selectman McCue asked their opinion about supplemental assessments. Mr. Eagan noted he supports it. Selectman McCue also asked their opinions on tax classifications as opposed to a single tax rate. Mr. Eagan favors a straight rate. r Mr. Clemmey said he would like to give the residents a break. Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 4 r- Airport Commission - two three year terms ending 1/1/06 Louis F. Andrews, 255 Fruit Street (applicant for re-appointment) Howard fiske, 73 Spring Street (applicant for re-appointment) Paul S. Diette, 59 Lancashire Drive (new applicant) Randall Moore, 154 Essex Street (new applicant) Dennis Buckley, 1125 School Street (new applicant) Howard Fiske said he's been on the Commission for five years and feels they've worked hard and worked well together. The Airport has become a show place for Southern New England and the Town of Mansfield. He brings input from other departments, having just retired after 41 years on the Fire Department and a has a working relationship with the Police Department. r I Lou Andrews said he's finishing his first full term with the Commission. During the last year they negotiated with the Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) and just came up with a lease agreement for King Aviation and Casey Aviation. Prior to this the Town was only getting $1,000 per year and they will now get up to $50,000 from the Airport, making it self-sufficient. He'd like to stay on the Commission to complete negotiations for the lease and, for the first time, they've been given funds for the improvement of the Airport. He would like to be involved in the Quadrant 4 improvements. There is also a great need for hangar space, which they will be able to fund from money coming out of the Airport. There are many safety and security improvements needed that he would also like to be involved in. He noted his relationship with Town officials as an asset. Paul Diette said the Airport Commission should include a highly qualified member of the pilot community, which he is. He is a nationally recognized expert on aviation and spoke of his experience in the field. He's a 25-year pilot with a degree in aviation science. He would like to bring his knowledge and experience, along with his intelligence, integrity and honesty, to the Commission. He would like to see the Airport Commission do a better job reaching out to the businesses in the community and provide related education within the community. He would also defend the flight school's continued operation at the Airport. He has a marketing communications background which he could also offer to the Commission and is motivated to be here because he was not happy with the lease negotiation process. He noted the Airport belongs to the citizens of Mansfield and the Airport Commission's decision should reflect their will. r Randy Moore said he is a registered professional engineer with marketing skills and would like to be involved. He is also a licensed pilot and a user of the Airport. Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 5 ,"-"" r- r- Selectman MacCaffrie asked Mr. Diette if he thinks there should have been more bidders or more money obtained through the lease agreement. Mr. Diette said he feels the bid was constructed to favor King Aviation and much of the process was done behind closed doors. He thinks the leasee should be required to provide services. He does not consider the bidding process successful. Selectman McCue asked each of the applicants their impression of the effect of the loss of the flight schoo/. Mr. Andrews said there's some question in his mind with Bridgewater State, which is a State school, not going out for funds. He questions how New Bedford got the contract without going out for bids. Mr. Diette said it would probably put the FBO out of business, noting losing the flight school will mean a loss of at least 50 percent of their revenue. Mr. Andrews said the Commission has talked with the FBO and they acknowledge there will be a loss of income, but believe they can sustain the loss. Mr. Diette noted both King and Casey Aviation submitted their bids based on income they would receive from the Flight School. Selectman Amoruso asked each candidate about their vision for the Airport. Randy Moore said he would leave it the same as a viable community airport. Paul Diette - likes it the way it is, but knows the infrastructure underserves the existing pilot base. More apron space is needed, new hangars are necessary, along with renovation to existing hangars. Business use needs to be encouraged, especially with the opening of the TPC Golf Course. Lou Andrews would like to keep the same feel of the Airport while recognizing the needs of the pilot community. He noted funding was approved for additional hangar space and apron space. It will take a million dollars just to do the necessary environmental studies. They expect to expand the apron space and get the aircraft off the grass. Discussions are on- going as to additional hangar space. He does not see the Airport growing as far as larger aircraft and they have no plans to equip it to handle larger aircraft. They are not equipped to handle jet aircraft and he would like to see it remain that way. Howard Fiske agreed with Lou Andrews that it should be a community asset enjoyed by all. He noted with aviation growing as it is, it is necessary to keep the facilities at top level. He concurred that hangar space and apron space need to be improved and expanded. Mr. Andrews noted the infrastructure has fallen below the level they would like it to be at because they had very little money to work with under the terms of the old lease. They expect that to improve with the new lease. Selectman Donovan asked if the applicants feel the Airport is secure or if security needs to be improved The candidates noted some concerns - fencing that is not high enough to keep deer out; the need to clear overgrowth from the fence by the Civil Air Patrol trailer. Mr. Andrews said they've submitted for funding for Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 6 r- security improvements, noting the fence along Route 495 needs to be improved and the gate also needs to be replaced. Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission (MAC) have put those on hold. They've requested funding for a card system and as of December 31st all users must have badges. They're also instituted a vehicle ID system in order to bring a vehicle onto the tarmac. Cameras will be used to monitor the gates going to the apron. The fuel tank is fully reinforced and has concrete barriers protecting it. Selectman McCarter asked if they would support housing emergency response vehicles there. Mr. Fiske said they have priorities beyond that, but would favor additional training for emergency response. If there's a need from the general public and a need for space, they would consider it. Mr. Diette noted the Federal Government does not allow the housing of emergency vehicles unless they're used for the Airport. Zoning Board of Appeals - two full member three-year terms ending 1/1/06; one associate member three-year term ending 1/1/06 Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road (current full-time member applying for re- appointment) Jack J. Vultaggio, Jr., 350 Gilbert Street (current full-time member applying for re-appointment) r Peter DeTrolio, Jr., 496 Elm Street (current associate member applying for re-appointment) Kevin Doyle, 35 Fruit Street (new applicant) Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street (new applicant) Paul A. Johnson, 19 Mayflower Drive <new applicant) Mr. Clemmey withdrew his application for Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). He spoke highly of the three applicants for re-appointment. Jack Vultaggio said he is the current chairman and an attorney in town. He's been on the Board for about ten years-the first four or five as an associate. He enjoys the Board and noted they try to be consistent. They have many different opinions and attitudes and the decisions are hard fought and discussed at length. r Paul Johnson has been a resident of the Easton/Mansfield area for the last ten years-six and one half of them in Mansfield. He's participated in Town Meeting and other board meetings. He's seen great collaboration and would like to be appointed as an associate member because he would like to learn while being a member of a board that makes a difference. He believes an understanding of the town's and region's vision is important as a ZBA member and noted the importance of keeping the town's vision in sight when making decisions. He noted challenges, Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 7 ,,-- such as continuing growth, that will need to be addressed, along with State 40B regulations. Peter DeTrolio - was first appointed as an associate member and did two terms. He was then a full-time member for one term and is now an associate member and would like to be appointed as a full-time member. He noted the enjoyment he gets from serving on the ZBA and spoke of the importance of the Town of Mansfield coming first in any decision that is made. Richard Devine said he has been on the ZBA six years and is a past chairman. He spoke of their lively discussions, noting in the end they make the right decision. Even when he's in disagreement with the decision, he respects it. He spoke of the Chapter 40B applications that are before them at this point, noting the importance of having members that have been involved in those hearings. Selectman Donovan asked Mr, Johnson what changes he would like to see in 40B. He would not like to see changes to 40B, but would like to see the vision of the town kept in mind when dealing with them. Mr. Vultaggio spoke of the procedural things that can be done to control the direction of 40B projects. He also noted the need for continuity of long-term processes like 40B projects and the need to maintain five members who have participated in the hearing process on each 40B application. r He expressed his concern that if a member is removed who has participated in the one current application, they would be down to only six members having the ability to vote on it. They have the regulations for Chapter 40B applications in draft form and will have them finalized for presentation in the next couple of weeks. Selectman McCarter noted going to a 408 informational meeting at which the necessity of local rules and regulations was stressed Mr. Vultaggio said their hearing is on-going and the 30-day timeframe for making a decision does not begin until the hearing is closed. Discussion ensued as to the legalities of asking the applicant to pay for studies they deem necessary. The Zoning Board of Appeals' delay in not getting regulations established for 40B applications was discussed at length, with strong opinions being offered by all. Mr. Devine said the Board's first responsibility is to administer Chapter 40A to see if a variance application meets the stringent requirements. He noted 99'Yo of them would be denied because they don't meet the requirement of the law, but they try to look at it with reason and judgment even when the law says it should not be granted. If it is detrimental to the neighborhood, he does not believe it should be granted. ~ Mr. Johnson noted the Board has a purpose-to look at the letter of the law and the requirements of the law. It must be interpreted by looking at the benefits of Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 8 the law, the applicant and town - and then blend them to interpret the regulations r- and make the best decision for the applicant and the town. Mr. Vultaggio noted it's a matter of balancing individuals' rights to use their property with the rights of the State and the Town. As a Board and personally he tries to find a hardship on every case he approves that is in keeping with the statute. Mr. DeTrolio noted an Associate Member can learn a great deal just by sitting there for three years. Mr. Vultaggio explained full members always vote. An Associate Member would vote only in the absence of one of the five full members, but participates in the meeting fully. Registrar of Voters - one unexpired term ending 1/1/05; one three-year term ending 1/1/06 Martha J. Pierce, 386 Gilbert Street (current registrar applying for re- appointment) Paul Wayne Burney, III, 1 Wayside Drive (new applicant) also interested in Library Trustees r Paul Burney just moved to Mansfield from southern California a year and a half ago. He believes voting is the most fundamental thing a citizen can do and he would like to assist with that. He has a strong background in technology and believes he could be of assistance in that area also. He would be willing to accept the unexpired term. Selectman McCue asked about his expressed concern about low voter turn-out. Mr. Burney said he wants to do everything he can to get people involved in voting and at Town Meeting. Mr. Armstead passed out copies of a cartoon done in 1986 saying the system "wasn't broke" but it is now. He believes the method of selecting members of the Southeastern Regional School Committee needs to be changed. He suggested the town's representative to the Regional School Committee should become a joint appointment of the Selectman and School Committee rather than an elected position. Currently they have to run in eight towns. A candidate recently lost by 4,000 votes in his home town, but still won the election. He stated an appointed ,f official would better serve the town he or she represents. He noted the current Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 9 r- process is not fair. Incumbents are listed first on the ballot, with the new candidates being listed alphabetically. If a person is appointed, he or she will better represent the town and there will be better communication. To recall an elected member requires many thousand signatures in each of the eight communities, making it nearly impossible to get on the ballot. Mr. Armstead stated that in the best interest of the Town we should go to an appointed system. Every town making up the district would have to vote affirmatively to change the way representatives are selected. He currently has a letter of unanimous support from the Town of Easton. West Bridgewater has taken it under advisement because one member was not present. Selectman McCue noted this would be a dramatic change, although he understands the reasons for it. Mr. Armstead said it used to be that you ran in your own town, but it was changed. All scenarios were explored. The prior committee voted against it, but he believes the next committee will vote in favor of it. Mansfield's current representative does not support it. Selectman Amoruso noted people are being disenfranchised now. Norton now has a representative that does not represent them. ,..-. Mr. Armstead noted that with an appointed position, the town would have someone that actually represents them. There is no stipend for the position. He is looking for a vote of support from the Board. Motion: To change the process from an elected position to an appointed position with the specific wording to be determined, and to place it on the Town Meeting Warrant for approval (MacCaffrie-Amoruso) Selectman Amoruso noted speaking to our representative about not voting for a chairman within the power structure and was outright told "no". As a result they languished without a chairman for two months. Selectman McCue said he would vote for it, but in general is opposed to the right to a vote being taken from the people. Vote: 5-0 Passes r Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 10 - , Dennis Buckley was present in the audience and withdrew his application from Airport Commission. Nominations for one three-year appointment to Board of Assessors Karl Clemmey was nominated by Selectman MacCaffrie Michael Eagan was nominated by Selectman McCarter Vote: For Karl Clemmey (MacCaffrie) For Michael Eagan (McCarter, Amoruso, Donovan and McCue) Michael Eagan - appointed on a 4-1 vote Nominations for two three-year appointments to Airport Commission Howard Fiske was nominated by Selectman MacCaffrie Lou Andrews was nominated by Selectman McCarter Randall Moore was nominated by Selectman McCue Vote: For Howard Fiske (All in favor) For Lou Andrews (McCarter, Amoruso, Donovan, MacCaffrie) For Randall Moore (McCue) Howard Fiske and Lou Andrews were reappointed. ,.,.- Selectman MacCaffrie noted the qualifications of the applicants and asked that they remain interested in the Airport Commission and apply again when there is a position open. Selectman McCarter agreed, noting we could appoint two commissions with the qualifications of the applicants, but feels the need for the current commission to carry out the work they started. Nominations for two three-year appointments as full members and one three-year appointment as an associate member of the ZoninQ Board of Appeals Peter DeTrolio was nominated as a full member by Selectman MacCaffrie Richard Devine was nominated as a full member by Selectman McCarter Vote: For first full member Peter DeTro\io (MacCaffrie, Amoruso, Donovan and McCue) Richard Devine (McCarter) Jack Vultaggio was nominated as a full member by Selectman Amoruso Richard Devine was nominated as a full member by Selectman MacCaffrie Vote: For second full member Jack Vultaggio (Amoruso, Donovan, McCue and McCarter) Richard Devine (MacCaffrie) Peter DeTrolio and Jack Vultaggio were appointed as full members. r , Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 11 Selectman MacCaffrie nominated Paul Johnson as an associate member r Vote: (All in favor) Paul Johnson was appointed as an associate member. Nominations for one two-year and one three-year appointment to the Board of Registrars Paul Burney was nominated by Selectman MacCaffrie to fill the two-year unexpired term Vote: All in favor Paul Burney was appointed to the Registrars of Voters for a term ending January 1, 2005 Martha Pierce was nominated by Selectman MacCaffrie for reappointment to a three-year term Vote: All in favor Martha Pierce as appointed to the Registrars of Voters for a term ending January 1, 2006 f The Town Manager reported: · Betty from Betty and Bill's Toy Store is hospitalized in Sturdy Hospital and asked residents to send cards to her at Room 314-1 or drop them off at Stan's Barbershop. · Bruce Kingsbury is celebrating his 56th birthday and his mother still looks younger than he does. Stop by and congratulate him. · There was a water main brea~ on Spring Street tonight affecting 15 homes. We expect to have it back in service tonight. · SRPEDD is requesting we appoint someone to the Multi-Community Hazard Team and identify a contact person to head up our pre-disaster planning committee for Mansfield. Red Button has expressed an interest in doing so. Any Federal disaster funds need to be appropriated through this committee. The same individual can fill the two positions and he provided the Selectmen with the information, including a nomination form for each of the two positions. Selectman Amoruso noted he assumes this wi'll also require the formation of a pre-disaster committee, unless MEMA serves that purpose. The Town Manager has put together a team that responds (Haz-Mat Team). r- Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 12 ¡-- . Kurt Gaffney has provided the Board with a water project status update. Our treatment plant project did not get State Revolving Fund (SRF) funding and we missed the cut off by.1. We ·received a 69.4 and the last project funded scored a 69.5. However, in reviewing those projects that were approved and the amounts, it will be clear that most of the available funding was taken up by them. We have written an appeal letter because we feel there were 10 points we should have received for items they did not take into consideration. Even one point would qualify us. We are proceeding with engineering plans, but cannot proceed with the construction of the water treatment plant because it was contingent on the SRF funding. If our appeal is not successful, we may want to consider going forward and borrowing the money because interest rates are currently so low that we may be able to match the 2'0 interest of the SRF funding. . Selectman Donovan had asked for an update on the compost facility. According to DPW Director Lee Azinheira he will be providing a written report, but there are encouraging signs. We believe we have the ability to supply golf courses with top soil based on a new procedure we're using. Golf courses will pay a higher rate for this grade soil and it will provide us with a revenue source. r . The Board has a revised copy of the Town Manager's Performance Evaluation Form. The categories have been kept consistent to reflect the Town Manager's responsibilities, but the grading scale has been expanded at the request of some Selectmen. Selectman Donovan asked that the evaluations be discussed at the meeting of December ll1h. The Town Manager said he does not object to the discussion being held in public. Selectmen McCarter and Amoruso suggested tl cømptJ6ite evaluation be presented Selectmen Donovan and MacCaffrie frwDred ~ them individually. The Town Manager asked that Selectmen look at all aspects of each category and keep in mind the time period the evaluation covers. . """"'d needs to designate a voting member to the business meeting prior to the 1AMA business meeting January 11th to be held January 11th at the Sheraton Boston. Selectman MacCaffrie said he will do it and Selectmen unanimously approved his offer. . He will be submitting a letter to the Selectmen next week indicating his intention to renew his employment contract. Selectman MacCaffrie noted the Board, according to his contract, was supposed to act on the Town Manager's raise during November. r--, Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 13 · Reminded the Board of an issue from last year about the Planning Board terms ("" that need to be adjusted. Selectman McCarter: · Asked if we ever found out if there was insurance on Clemmey Tank or the Homestead. There was none, but even if there were we would not be able to go after it. · Asked for an update on the Train Station. Based on the amount of local match money that includes work being done in kind, there is a sufficient amount of money to complete the Train Station without cutting back on any aspect. The bad news is the delay because of the questions of the MBTA taking the land in the license. Once the license is signed, they wJ'l1 begin work There wJ'l1 be some site work going on within the next couple of weeks. Selectman McCarter asked that Frank Gay also speak about Phase 2 when he comes in. Selectman Amoruso: r . The Cable Committee sent a letter regarding the step van to AT&T and it has been rejected. They are willing to give us $21,000 with no pass through if it is spent on the regular van. Jack O'Neill believes Cable Access would go for it. Selectman Amoruso asked that the Board vote on the $21,000 for the van with no pass through and send a letter to them. This does not include any equipment. Motion: To accept the $21,000 with no pass through (MacCaffrie-McCue) 5-0 Passes · Would like to see staff develop rules for commuter parking and event parking lots. Currently we are treating them the same, and they are not. The Board agreed by consensus. Selectman MacCaffrie: · Asked if the Town Manger has talked to anyone regarding the status of the East Street fields. He had a brief discussion with School Superintendent Moretti Mr. Moretti wants to talk to his Board and will get back to him. If there's a need for additional money we'll move on it in the Spring. · Asked if we've resolved the Assessors' issue. The Town Manager said it has been resolved to his satisfaction. r- Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 14 r- . Noted according to the Town Manager's contract we should discuss his raise in November. Mr. MacCaffrie is correct if the contract is read literally. However, we are going into negotiations with unions shortly and he would not want what is done here to set a tone for what unions may be looking for. Selectman MacCaffrie noted the School Committee has already set the precedent. Selectman McCarter noted the contract states "salary review should take place November 1st." The Town Manager noted that in January there wJ1/ be a lump-sum figure in the budget for what he believes will be needed to settle contracts. He w/Ï/ set up an Executive Session with the Board shortly to discuss strategy for the negotiations. . Asked about the $15,000 for the HVAC system at the Library as to why we need to hire an engineer to replace equipment. The Town Manager said he will get something from Mike Ahern. From what he knows at this point, we're looking to upgrade. Selectman MacCaffrie questioned why, noting that based on all reports he's heard people were happy with the old system from the day it was put in until the day it died. He does not believe if we replace in-kind that we would need an engineer. Selectman McCarter noted that at CIP Ken Gay, who is an engineer, supported it. .,.-- Selectman McCue: · Asked if we know where the legal matters stand on the fight over title to the old Clemmey Tank. Counsel will be here next week for an update. Selectman MacCaffrie: · Received a memo the other night on the Electric PILOT inconsistency. Chairman Donovan has arranged a meeting to discuss it further. Selectman MacCaffrie submitted his questions for inclusion in the discussion. Selectman McCarter: · Suggested the need for a lefthand turn signal at School Street/Route 140. We could have Ptlm. Lawson study it, but it's a State intersection. Selectman Amoruso: · Motion: To send letter of appreciation to Richard Devine for his years of service on the Zoning Board of Appeals (Amoruso-McCarter) 5-0 Passes .( Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 15 r- . Noticed in the Globe that the MBT A is increasing the price of parking. For Mansfield it would be $2. We should look at the contract to see if we're able to do so in the Town lots at well. Selectman MacCaffrie said if we don't have to and it's paying for itself we should leave well enough alone, as we'd just be giving the money to the MBTA. Peter DeTrolio - asked about the detour through the Industrial Park - Elm Street bridge that is one lane says Speed Limit 30 mph. He doesn't think anyone sees the sign and suggested it needs to be bigger. Selectman Amoruso stated the Light Department will soon be cutting the power to the bridge and there will be no lights whatsoever. We may also need to have the contractor do something. Mr. DeTrolio also pointed out that there is a big pothole on the detour route when you hit the train tracks and doesn't see why it can't be fixed. We'll have DPW look at it. Selectman Amoruso said the stop sign at Plymouth Street is a joke because nobody's stopping there. People (Shaw's Industries trucks) are not stopping coming out of their driveway. He also thanked the Selectmen for coming to the TIPS training. It had an effect and there are some regulations they would like to change as a result. r Phil Finer, Vice President of the Airport Commission-thanked the Selectmen and Town Manager for the help given them this year with the new leases. He addressed Selectman McCue's question about how much business they would lose, stating Kelly (Dinneen of King Aviation) thinks it would be 18'0 of her business as a result of ComAir taking over the flight schools. Selectman Amoruso suggested that if there is a "sweetheart deal" on the takeover of the flight schools being done, it's something we should look into and offered the Town's help and support in fighting it. Selectman MacCaffrie suggested the students should organize. Mr. Andrews reported the FBO has sought legal counsel. Mr. Finer went on to report that in the last twelve years there have been eighteen projects done, with Mansfield getting several million dollars from MAC and FAA. Some of the things we don't have were mentioned - tie down spaces and hangars. We've been working on them for several years doing the environmental studies necessary and expect to receive a $750,000 grant. Having reached the 11:00 p.m. curfew there was a Motion: To extend the meeting for five minutes (McCue-MacCaffrie) 5-0 Passes ."-- Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4,2002 16 r- The funding is promised. Mr. Finer suggested that when people are interested in applying for Boards they should come to the meetings and observe. Selectman Amoruso noted they should also be at Town Meetings. Selectman MacCaffrie noted that what we had here tonight was a decent representation of people who are interested in the Board itself and not just using it as a stepping stone to get someplace else. Lou Andrews invited the Selectmen to come down and look at the FBO building. King Aviation has renovated the first floor and an Open House is being held December 15th. It has been vastly improved and Selectmen and Townspeople are welcome to stop in any time. Motion: To adjourn at 11:03 p.m. (MacCaffrie-McCue) 5-0 Passes r- /¿/¡:¡Þ l ( ( Date of Approval ~, Board of Selectmen Minutes of December 4, 2002 17