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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 1-2-1985P, M * BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 2, 1985 PRESENT: Chairman Wills; Selectmen Dunn, Levine, D'Onofrio, McNair; Town Manager. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of December 20, 1984 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of December 20, 1984. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 3. Warrants #27 and #28 MOTION: To approve Warrant #27 in the amount of $1,136,710.58, dated December 26, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 780.823.38 Revenue Sharing - 43,309_.09 Cafeteria Revolving - 18,283.71 Special Revenue - 9,117.14 Motor Pool - 177.94 Sewer Enterprise - 2,384.33 Water Enterprise - 3,542.61 Electric Enterprise - 279,072.38 Dunn /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 Levine abstained MOTION: To approve Warrant #28 in the amount of $400,875.08, dated Janu- ary 2, 1985, broken down as follows: General Fund - Revenue Sharing - Special Revenue - Motor Pool - Sewer Enterprise - Water Enterprise - Electric Enterprise - $293,940.86 13,455.00 1,027.11 166.01 4,874.57 28,898.06 58,513.47 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 Levine abstained 4. Licenses and Permits * a) MOTION: To approve the following Common Victualler License renewals: Geno's Restaurant and Lounge (subject to payment of fee), Cheng -Du Restaurant, Datel Systems, Inc., Honey Dew Donuts, Debbie Donuts Coffee Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlor, Mansfield Coffee Shop. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 McNair abstained on'Geno's•Rest- aurant. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING I JANUARY 2, 1985 PAGE 2 * b) MOTION: To approve an Automatic Amusement Device License renewal for Geno's Restaurant and Lounge for 3 coin - operated games (sub- ject to payment of fee). Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 McNair abstained * c) MOTION: To approve a Weekday Music Machine License renewal for Geno's Restaurant and Lounge (subject to payment of fee). Dunn /Levine VOTED: 4 -0 McNair abstained * d) MOTION: To approve the Class II Garage License renewal for Eastman Motor Sales (subject to payment of fee). McNair /D'Onofrio VOTED: 5 -0 * e) MOTION: To approve the Constable application for Richard A. Bliss. Levine /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 f) Application to transport persons on Rt. 140 between the Foxboro town ( line and Forbes Blvd, between Rt. 140 and the Sheraton Mansfield Inn, to and from the Waters training facility in Milford; applicant is Thomp- son Oil Co., Inc., 8 Grove Street, Upton, MA. * MOTION: To approve the transportation application. D'Onofrio /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 g) Dog Complaint filed by Patrick S. VariTyle, 343 Mansfield Street, Sharon, MA against Mark Audet, 107 Bird Road, Mansfield. * MOTION: To hold a hearing on this complaint January 23, 1985. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 5 -0 5. Fire Chief Ed Sli Chief Sliney was present to introduce two new recruits for the permanent firefighting force: Arthur J. Courtemanche and James W. DuBeau, Jr. The two men had attended a 7 -week Recruit Firefighting Program at the Mass. Firefighting Academy, and received a certificate for successful completion, from the Academy, in ceremonies held December 21, 1984. The Board members welcomed them, congratulated them and wished them well. 6. Correspondence a) Letter from the Town of Easton re: Problems dealing with DEQE on wetland protection; this has been referred to the Conservation Commission. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 2, 1985 i PAGE 3 b) Notification from Self Help, Inc. re: Fuel Assistance Program. c) Letter from Army Corps of Engineers re: December 19th inspection of the WWTP. d) Copy of -a letter from._the Bristol Conservation District to the Planning Director re: $1,000 Technical Assistance Grant the Town has received to assist in preparation of the Conservation /Recreation Master Plan. e) Copy of Chapter 324, An Act Deisgnating a Portion of State Highway Rt. 140 in the Town of Mansfield as The Attorney General Clarence A. Barnes Blvd.; this was approved December 7, 1984. f) Memo from the Planning Director re: A meeting to be held January 14th for disucssion on land management. g) Notification of 4 public hearings by the DPU. h) Letter from Mike Murphy of Old Farm Road re: Lime injection program. 7. Contract Operation Interviews for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Envirotech Operating Services, of Burlington, MA, and the Mansfield DP41 Department had both received a letter with ll questions to be answered as briefly and as to- the -point as possible during this interview period. Both presented members of the Board with a package of information covering these questions, to supplement their interview discussion tonight. a) Envirotech Operating Services David Dickson, Business Development Manager, presented David Phillips, who will be responsible for administrative management of Mansfield oper- ations, Gary Foss, Director of Employee Relations, and Joseph Ciaglo, who will be the EOS Plant Supervisor at Mansfield. Between these men they addressed the questions raised, covering quality of service, cost control and maintenance of Mansfield's investment. Envirotech exclu- sively.- specializes in wastewater treatment plants and presently run 19 facilities throughout the country. They operate with a "team concept ", whereby they have specialists in various fields who oversee, advise and work with various facilities as needed. There was discussion of the number of staff and approval of such by DEQE. Envirotech views the Camp Dresser & McKee aspect of the "training" as communicating design intent and vendor training; Envirotech has worked with CDM on several sites. The Town will be provided with detailed records of performance by their Information Management System. David Dickson stated that several factors will be subject to negotiation once the contract has been awarded. * MOTION: That we have a general question and answer period for those ques- tions which have arisen since last Thursday. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -1 Wills opposed BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 2, 1985 PAGE 4 Selectman Levine asked if the cost will go up if, and when, Foxboro and /or Norton connect to the plant; this would be true regardless of who is operating the plant, based upon the increased flow. She also questioned which "hat" they would wear when the Town pursues the Norton connection, zn since EOS also controls the Taunton plant which Norton is considering. A question was raised as to what "risks" there are; the opinion was that the main one is a fine, and no plant has ever been fined. The Chairman ended discussion at this time, feeling the subject had been quite thoroughly covered and the allotted time period overrun. b) Mansfield Department of Public Works Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, introduced Bill Handy, Mansfield's treat- ment plant operator, Bill Mackey, Jim Small, Bob Richardson from Camp Dresser & McKee; Bob Richardson would be the "operation specialist ", and is presently at the new plant supervising equipment testing, etc. Joe Zeneski addressed each question, with input from the others as needed. He pointed out that by awarding the contract to his department there would be a saving of profit, administrative costs and overhead. The staff will be supplemented by technical people from CDM and the State when needed. Bill Handy described some of the problems and situations he has handled as they developed using "make -do" equipment, etc., which are "cost control" measures. He also told the Board he would prefer to continue to work for the Town, rather than a contractor. Bill Mackey, of CDM, said they will provide management assistance and training assistance, explaining that the first year operational assist- ance can be funded by the EPA; this is true regardless of who is awarded the contract. Bob Richardson outlined the procedure for training. There was further questions and discussion with the members of the Board; one item covering who is responsible when and if something goes wrong, once the plant is up and running and has been certified. This cannot be given a cut and dried answer; Camp Dresser & McKee indicated they are always willing to do everything possible to correct malfunction, etc. At this point the Town Manager advised the Board that a decision must be made before February 1, 1985, because if they go with a contract operation, it must go before a Town Meeting. This would require a Special Town Meet- ing, suggested date of January 28, 1985 in order to allow the plant -to bg started up on time. The reason for this is to reallocate the appropriation for running the wastewater treatment plant so it can be done as an Expense item. * MOTION: That the Board establish the policy of contract operation for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. D'Onofrio /McNair BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 2, 1985 PAGE 5 Selectman D'Onofrio then read a prepared statement expressing his appreciation for the volunteer efforts of the selection com- mittee, and the prepared comprehensive report of the consultant. He went on to state he feels the policy decision to be made by the Board should be based on: cost of operation, efficiency, experi- ence and expertise, performance evaluation, liability exposure, the Foxboro /Norton issues, and management continuity. He elabor- ated on these and ended by stating that he would support contract operation and EOS as the chosen contractor. Selectman Dunn and Levine spoke against contract operation. Select- man McNair expressed appreciation to the selection committee for a good and thorough job. Chairman Wills reminded the Board that voting for contract operation will indicate a 55% sewer rate in- crease, but he feels EOS has obvious economies of scale. He also - raised questions concerning the Mansfield DPW's ability to handle certain needs which require technical equipment, knowledge, etc., indicating additional expense for operation. The Town Manager ad- vised that if the Board votes for contract operation, then the Town must also commit itself to certain binding expenses to have sufficient funds appropriated for a supervisor - a Town employee, or CDM. * MOTION: To table the decision tonight. Dunn /Levine It was felt by some they would like to have time to study the information received tonight. FAILED: 2 -3 Wills, D'Onofrio, McNair opposed * MOTION: To table the main motion. Levine /Dunn FAILED: 2 -3 Wills,.D'Onofrio, McNair opposed Main Motion VOTED: 3 -2 Dunn and Levine opposed * MOTION: To hold a Special Town Meeting January 28, 1985. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -1 Levine opposed * MOTION: To establish Article 1 to make necessary changes in the Sewer Account and immediately thereafter close the War- rant. Wills /Dunn FAILED: 1 -3 Dunn for, Levine absent BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 2, 1985 PAGE 6 8. Adjournment MOTION: To adjourn at 12:30 A.M. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Date' signed