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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-13-1985-UUL BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1985 MINUTES OF MEETING -�-- -1 - NOVEMBER 13, 1985 T W CLE R K PRESENT: Chairman D'Onofrio; Selectmen Dunn, McNair, Mahana; Town Manager; Selectman Levine arrived at 7:35 P.M. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of November 6, 1985 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of November 6, 1985. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 Mahana abstained 3. Warrant #21 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #21 in the amount of $1,522,638.27, dated Novem- ber 13, 1985, broken down as follows: General Fund - Revenue Sharing - School Lunch - Special Revenue - Sewer Enterprise - Water Enterprise - Electric Enterprise McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 $692,801.67 3,741.15 6,289.69 65,550.22 141,301 .20 91,423.33 521,531.01 4. Licenses and Permits a) Application for Sewer Connection Permit for J.R.V. Realty, Inc., P.E. Jodice, Builder; an existing line re- connection on Chilson Ave.; for a new commercial building. * MOTION: To approve the Sewer Connection Permit (re- connection) for J.R.V. Realty, Inc., on Chilson Ave., subject to inspection of the line by Town officials. McNair /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 b) Transfer Request #4 Request for transfer of $1,265.96 to pay the Electrical Inspector fees for October, due to insufficient money appropriated. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #4 for the Electrical Inspector fees. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 PAGE 2 5. Juror Selection a) New Bedford Superior Court, Criminal Session, December 2, 1985 - Lisa Tighe, 619 N. Main Street - Laura A. Reynolds, 47 School Street - Albert V. Butler, 5 Bella Vista Ave. - Vera A. Zajas, 56 Draper Ave., Apt. R b) Fall River District Court, Criminal Session, December 2, 1985 - Robert Sherman, 40 Walnut Street - Rita A. Someville, 20 Bellview Drive c) Fall River Superior Court, Civil Session, December 2, 1985 - Thomas A. Malay, 754 East Street d) New Bedford Superior Court, Criminal Session, January 7, 1986 - Anne P. VanKoert, 326 Franklin Street 6. Correspondence a) Letter from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: Community Development Action Grant projects. b) Letter from Francis J. Gay, Administrator of GATRA, re: Mansfield sta- tion snow plowing for upcoming Hinter. - Brief discussion led to asking the Town Manager to contact the Town GATRA representative, Paul O'Neill, concerning funds available for snow plowing. c) Community Connection publication from State Auditor's Office, Division of Local Mandates. d) Notice of Rescheduled Bristol County Advisory Board meeting to Wednesday, November 27, 7:30 P.M. e) Letter from Boston & Maine Corp. re: 7 -day, 24 hour -a -day telephone con- tact number in event of a railroad emergency. f) Copy of billing break -down from Gelerman & Cashman for bill previously submitted to Planning Board re: Foxboro Terminals. - Planning Board is to be asked for written approval of bill g) Memo from Police Chief re: Disturbances Related to Licensed Liquor Estab- lishments; radar equipment not used due to inclement weather. h) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Joe Zeneski re: Return of Town prop- erty. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 PAGE 3 i) Letter from Atty. Michael Miller, Edwards & Angell, re: Great Woods Per- forming Arts Center licenses (3). - The Chairman had discussed the licenses with Mr. Miller and advised the Board members the request is for purposes of assuring their finan- cial backing (bank) that the October 1, 1984 commitment by the Board is renewed for 1986. MOTION: That the commitment by the Board of Selectmen to issue to Great Woods, Inc. a Wine and Malt Beverages License, a Common Victual- ler License, and a Live Entertainment License as described in a letter dated October 1, 1984, from James A. Wills, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, to Mr. John Drew, a copy of which is attached to this vote, be and hereby is renewed for calen- dar year 1986, subject to the terms and conditions as previ- ously agreed. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Recreation Commission Interview Richard Reardon was unable to attend last week, so had been asked to come in for an interview this evening. He said he has been tied in with Little League and Band Parents over the years; he would like to see more adult pro- grams, more bleachers provided at the activity fields, etc. Each Board mem- ber asked a few questions, then Mr. Reardon was thanked for his interest and time. It was the intention of the Board to make an appointment at the end of the meeting; however, it was overlooked, so will be taken care of next week. 8. Public Hearing /Liquor License Transfer - Christopher's Restaurant to J.E.P.J., d /b /a Tahana Restaurant The Clerk read the Notice of Public Hearing. Attorney for J.E.P.J., John Mulvee was present, together with Peter K.Y. Chan, Manager and James Mark, Vice President. George and Chris Kesaris, of Christopher's Restaurant were also present. Mr. Mulvee gave the Board verification of notice to ten abut- ters; also a Request for Permission to Pledge Alcoholic Beverage License, signed by a loan officer of Shawmut Bank of Boston, in the amount of $290,000. Mr. Mulvee had plans showing proposed remodeling and expansion of the present building; they want to extend the building 18 feet, will have a seating cap- acity of 98 people in the main dining area; when asked about parking, the Board was assured there is adequate parking now, and more is available, if needed. They expect to be open 11:30 A.M. to 1:00 A.M. MOTION: To grant transfer of the All Alcoholic Liquor Kesaris, Manager, Christopher's Restaurant, to Tahana Restaurant, Peter K.Y. Chan, Manager. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 License from George J.E.P.J., d /b /a BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 PAGE 4 MOTION: To grant a Common Victualler License to J.E.P.J., d /b /a Tahana Restaurant, Peter K.Y. Chan, Manager McNair /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee The Finance Committee had been asked to meet with the Selectmen for review of the Special Town Meeting Articles; all were present, but with two arriv- ing late. The Town Manager read each Article, after which the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Ed McQuaid, indicated the position the committee had taken, if they had, or had not. Discussion followed on some. * Article 1 - To approve. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee supports Article 2 - $8,795 for Mansfield Clerical Association settlement. * To approve. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee supports Article 3 - Water Department unpaid electric bills (4 mos.), approximately $30,000; electrical contractor for Dustin Wells, $5,000. - There was discussion; Chairman D'Onofrio said he feels alot of the problem in the past, i.e. management, will be corrected by the new Credit and Collection Policy recently adopted. The billing system was also discussed, with alternatives for the future, including a new computer. Chairman D'Onofrio advised he has asked the Town Accountant for recommendations for handl- ing payment of bills; he feels bills should go to the Town Ac- countant first, then to the various departments. MOTION: To support the $5,000 expenditure for the contractor. Mahana /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 MOTION: To support the $30,000 and make sure the Electric De- partment is paid. Dunn /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0 Steve Quinn expressed interest in dropping the Enterprise Account and putting it back into the tax rate. Finance Committee supports both Motions. Article 4 - General Liability Insurance, approximately $56,000. - The Town Manager feels a Risk Management Program might be worth- while. MOTION: To support Article 4. Dunn /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee supports Article 5 - $17,000 for Town Engineer for rest of fiscal year. MOTION: To support Article 5. Mahana /McNair - Inherent in that motion is that there will be two positions: Town Engineer and Public Works Director VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee supports BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 Page 5 * MOTION: As the Personnel Board vie write job descriptions for both Town Engineer and DPW Director. Levine /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0 Article 6 - Hotel /Motel Tax. Chairman D'Onofrio said the Board of Selectmen was split down the middle, with one abstention. * MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen not support the Article. Dunn /Mahana Pros and cons were then discussed. VOTED: 3 -1 McNair abstained Finance Committee supports the Article Article 7 - Wi'll be withdrawn Article 8 - Public School Expense, $100,000 Finance Committee will make no decision until the School Commit- tee makes their decision about the amounts. Article 9 - Public School expense, $7,100; it was stated that the money is already there, they just need authorization to pay it. Finance Committee supports Article 10 - $54,804 for Professional Development Grants for the Southeast- ern Regional School District. * MOTION: To support Article 10 Dunn /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 One abstention Article 11 - $160,807 for Equal Educational Opportunity Grant for the South- eastern Regional School District. * MOTION: To support Article 11 Dunn /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 One abstention Finance Committee supports Articles 10 and 11 Article 12 - Minimum age limit for Firefighter to take Civil Service exam. * MOTION: To support Article 12 VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee stand not required Article 13 - Minimum 5 -man shift for Fire Department * MOTION: That the Board not support Article 13. Dunn /McNair Discussion: This would take administration away from the Chief; this is a management right. The Chairman reminded those present that the Charter made the Town Manager Fire Commissioner, and rightly so. At current salary and staffing, this would cost $122,000. Fire- fighter, Richard Towne, was present, and made a few comments in support of the article. VOTED: 5 -0 - The Finance Committee Chairman asked if this was a legal article for Town Meeting. Chairman D'Onofrio said he has asked for Town Counsel's opinion, but has not received it yet. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 PAGE 6 Article 14 - Parcel of land sale to Mary Frisoli. It was felt it should say "to be sold at public auction at the appraised value, and to include cost of the appraisal. * MOTION: To support Dunn /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee no position Article 15 - Designate section of Maple Street a "Scenic Road ". * MOTION: To support Dunn /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee no position Article 16 — Deletion of Item 14 under Zoning By -law, Section III.J. Chairman D'Onofrio felt this is not in the long -term best interest for the town. * MOTION: That the Board recommend against it. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee no position Article 17 - Minimum of 60,000 sq. ft lots in Water Protection District. This will decrease impact of density and on -site septic sys- tems in area of aquifers. * MOTION: That the Board support this Article. Dunn /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee no position Article 1, Special Within the Special Negotiated pay raises for DPW, approximately $80,000 * MOTION: To support Dunn /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 Finance Committee supports Chairman D'Onofrio thanked the Finance Committee members for coming tonight, on top of their own meeting the previous night. He expressed the Board's hope of establishing a goal for the Stabilization Fund, and that the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee work, together in preparation for the Annual Town Meeting. 10. Old Business a) The Town Manager told the Board he had not included the new sewer rate schedule when he presented the water rate schedule last week. He had distributed copies of the sewer rates: $20.09 per 1,000 cu. ft. for resi- dential, based on 85% of consumption on all bills; $20.09 per 1,000 cu. ft. for commercial /industrial, based on 100% consumption. * MOTION: To approve the new Sewer Rate Schedule. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 Mahana out of room b) Selectman Levine questioned who would lock and unlock the Co -op parking lot each night and morning, as well as when it would need to have snow plowed. The Town Manager said it is just to be closed, not chained; it BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 13, 1985 PAGE 7 works that way now, at 9:00 P.M. It is to be effective December 1, 1985. Consensus of the Board was to let the Town Manager handle it, and if there are any problems, he can come back to the Board at that time. c) Selectman McNair raised a question as to whether any answer had been re- ceived from Mr. Vaz concerning the Mansfield House liquor license; there has not. The Chairman will draft another letter to Mr. Vaz. 11. New Business a) The Town Manager reported on a Bristol County District Disaster Area meeting he and the Town Accountant had attended. He said there is a chance for 872% eligibility for grant money on claims as a result of Hurricane Gloria. He has written a Memorandum to various department heads to come with a list and approximate costs to the next Department Head meeting next Wednesday, when they will be meeting with FEMA offi- cials. b) Selectman McNair spoke about an article he had read in the paper this evening, touching on the Firefighters petition, bringing up past occur- rences in town, etc. Selectman McNair said he thinks it "stinks ", he "does not believe in scare tactics ". c) Selectman Dunn expressed concern for a number of dead trees, result of the gypsy moth raid a couple of years ago, which are rotting, falling, and could be a danger; the Town Manager will take care of this situation. d) There was concern expressed for the area where Mansfield Ave., which is one -way, leads onto Crocker Street, a two -way street; it was felt that a sign stating "Two way traffic ahead" would be advisable. The Town Man- ager will look into it. e) Concern was also expressed for parking on Rt. 106 (Chauncy Street), in the area of Vicino's, on both sides of the street which makes visibility very difficult for those coming off Chilson Avenue. It was felt that it is Vicino's vehicles and the Police claim they have no jurisdiction over the situation. The Town Manager will look into it. 12. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:15 P.M.). Levine /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Date signed