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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-5-1985JUN 2 4 1985 l BOARD OF SELECTMEN ra MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985tdds� -6ia. PRESENT: Chairman D'Onofrio; Selectmen McNair, Mahana, Dunn; Acting Town Manager; Selectman Levine arrived at 7:37 P.M. 1. The meeting was called to order and the Flag saluted at 7:30 P.M. 2. Minutes of Mav 29, 1985 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of May 29, 1985. McNair /Mahana It was asked that Item 1) on Page 5 be changed to indicate that the Police Chief was asked to "see if the differential fees could be incorporated into the printing of the tickets ". The Minutes were approved as amended. VOTED: 2 -0 Dunn and McNair abstained 3. Warrant #50 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #50 in the amount of $679,470.67, dated June 5, 1985, broken down as follows: General Fund - $413,419.12 Revenue Sharing - 8,011.67 Special Revenue - 12,009.90 Motor Pool - 8.25 Sewer Enterprise - 206,059.86 Water Enterprise - 15,209.64 Electric Enterprise - 24,752.23 McNair /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 4. Licenses and Permits a) Junk Dealer's Renewal Application by Cal Vizedom, 82 Stearns Ave., d /b /a Collectors Anonymous. - After discussion concerning the change of address, it was determined that Mr. Vizedom had received a variance from the Board of Appeals. * MOTION: To approve the Junk Dealer's License Renewal for Cal Vizedom. Mahana /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 b) Transfer Request #23, Electrical Inspector's Fee for June - $804.66. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #23 in the amount of $804.66. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE 2 c) Transfer Request #24, Plumbing and Gas Inspectors' fees for June - $1,959.10. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #24 in the amount of $1,959.10. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 d) Transfer Request #25, Water Expense; due to repairs after a fire at Wells #8 and #9, bills were paid out of the Water Expense appropria- tion. So far the insurance has paid a portion of the total. Amount of Transfer Request - $8,023.36. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #25 in the amount of $8,023.36. McNair /Levine The Town Accountant was present and explained that such repairs are an operating expense and these funds are appropriated at Town Meeting; there are $8,000 worth of bills due now. VOTED: 5 -0 5. Town Accountant Barbara Hagg had been asked, by the Board, to meet with them to review the status of budgets, funds, etc. She reported that the Reserve Fund looks fine right now with about $75,000 in it, prior to tonight's Transfer Re- quests. She had computer printouts for the various accounts, and said al- though the State Cherry Sheet receipts are down, motor vehicle receipts are up, so it may come out about equal. Fire salaries and Town Hall Expense are high; Debt and Interest, Snow and Ice, Police Salaries all look good. Bar- ring any unforeseen circumstances, we are looking fine. In reviewing the Recreation summer program, she had listed total income as $16,930 and Expenses through the Revolving Account at $18,403.94, plus pay- roll $2,677.50. Total cost of programs = $21,081.44. She said, therefore, this indicates a need to increase fees $10.00. 6. Correspondence a) Memorandum from Chairman of ABCC re: Increase in Legal Drinking Age, ef- fective June 1, 1985. - Selectman McNair suggested sending a copy of this Memorandum to all licensed establishments within the town, which the Board approved. b) Copy of letter from Maynard Lawrence, 444 Pratt Street, to the Conserva- tion Commission, which the CC advised him would be sent to the Board of Selectmen. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE 3 c) Copy of letter to Mansfield DPW from Foxboro Board of Health, express- ing appreciation for being allowed septage handling at the Mansfield treatment plant. - Selectman Dunn felt this was a positive response on the part of both towns and expressed the hope that there would be more of this kind of interaction with neighboring towns. d) Letter from Herb Regal, Director, Federal -Local Relations re: Preserva- tion of funding for vital programs. e) Energy Resources Management Newsletter; referred to Electric Dept. f) Notice of annual dues for the Bristol County Selectmen's Association. * MOTION: To approve payment, in the amount of $60.00 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 g) Letter from Paul W. O'Neill re: Pornography Controlled In Mansfield. h) Letter from Rep. William Vernon re: Ceremony dedicating State Highway Rt. 140 as Attorney General Clarence A. Barnes Blvd., June 15th. i) Copy of letter to Chief Jesse Earls from the Asst. Treasurer of Foxboro Savings Bank re: Appreciation for Det. Bruce Trombly's assistance in recovering $110.00. j) Letter from Army Corps of Engineers re: Progress inspection of the WWTP on June 18, 1985. k) Letter from Cable Vision re: Addition of Channel 66 to the basic service. 1) Notice of Public Hearing by Planning -Board re: Modification of its ap- proval of a definitive subdivision entitled "Plan of Land, Mansfield, Mass ", dated Nov. 9, 1973, which concerns the CC & F Industrial Park on the SW side of Rt. I -495. m) Memo from Dinah Amsden, Library Director, re: Passage of the Title I Grant Application covering Automated Bristol Library Exchange. n) Letter from Margot Jellinek re: Testing underground storage tanks con- taining hazardous liquids. o) Memo from Police Chief re: Radar citations and Disturbances Related to Licensed Liquor Establishments. p) Memo from Police Chief re: Traffic Regulations on Fulton Street and ( School Street. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE 4 MOTION: To approve the Chief's recommendations for both streets. Levine /Dunn After brief discussion over whether to have the State DPW con- tacted regarding their study of School and Elm Streets approxi- mately a year and a half ago (at which time they did lower cer- tain portions of School Street), prior to going to the expense of a hearing, or to hold one hearing for both recommendations at the same time, the following motion was made: AMENDED MOTION: To hold both hearings on June 26, 1985. VOTED: 5 -0 7. Public Hearing /Division of Capital Planning & Operations The Clerk read the Public Hearing Notice for disposition of State -owned property located on South Main Street. The Chairman told those present . that the hearing was being held for those who might have an interest in this; he also advised them that there had been a previous hearing, after which the Board of Selectmen had approved the stated acquisition and use of this land. The Mansfield Housing Authority requested that a 1 acre portion be conveyed for one unit of Chapter 689 handicapped housing; the Conservation Commission proposed to use the remaining property for conservation purposes (see Min- utes of January 23, 1985). The land being considered is Parcels 1 and 2 of Assessors Map 14, consisting of approximately 20 acres and 70 acres. The construction of the residence, for 8 severely handicapped persons under 24 hour care by the Department of Mental Health, will be funded through a grant received by authority from Chapter 689. Access to both parcels is restricted. Joanne Colella, Executive Director of the Mansfield Housing Authority, was present, as well as Richard DeTucci, Director of the Attleboro Mental Health, and Nancy Sackman from the Division of Capital Planning and Operations office, XffiXX)MAXW1&Xa=to answer questions and offer information as needed. Joanne Colella presented the proposal for the Housing Authority which, among other things, indicated that the housing unit would offer an upgraded life style for the occupants but, since all of them are handicapped, mentally or other- wise, they will never leave the facility without an attendant. The building will be a one -story duplex and should blend well with the area. Concern expressed by residents of the area included a safety issue, particu- larly because of the proposed curb cut for the facility being so close to the I -495 ramp; Lou Tarsa said a former resident on that parcel of land had been required to move, because of the safety issue, when the I -495 construc- tion began. The impact of traffic, particularly when the Great Woods Per- forming Arts Center is in operation, was raised. Nancy Sackman answered the expressed concerns by advising that before such a project is accepted, it is thoroughly reviewed by all section heads of the State Department of Public Works. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE 5 10 The hearing was closed. The Division will now address the reasons for and and then determine its recommendation erty to the Town. Recreation Commissioner,Pl of Capital Planning and Operations conditions of the proposed disposition regarding the transfer of the prop- Chairman D'Onofrio presented a plaque to Louis "Gino" Cinelli commemorating 30+ years of service to the Town as a Recreation Commissioner, and also a Resolution signed by the Board of Selectmen. Chairman D'Onofrio then called on State Representative William Vernon to pre- sent a plaque to his father, Edgar Vernon, for his nearly ten years of ser- vice to the Town as a Recreation Commissioner. Representative William Vernon Rep. Vernon passed out copies of House Bill No. 6050 which, he said, came before the House today and he had not known about previously. It was a pe- tition of Kevin Poirier (by vote of the town) that the Town of Foxborough be authorized to acquire land in the Town of Mansfield for sewage purposes. Rep. Vernon offered suggestions for the Board to consider; i.e., cross out "by eminent domain or otherwise (line 5), and "or land" (line 6), and add at the end, "pursuant to an intermunicipal agreement ". He further said it was believed to be required by EPA, in order for Foxborough to acquire the grant, but Rep. Vernon said it is not. MOTION: To have the bill prepared as recommended by Representative Vernon. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Camp Dresser & McKee Bill Mackey was back with a report and options on disposal of the sludge from the existing site (see attached). A study had been made of the pro- posal, as suggested by Selectman Mahana at the May 22, 1985 meeting, to pump the sludge to the new wastewater treatment plant and treat it together with present wastewater; this possibility they felt was totally unrealistic. CUM recommends the addition of a new landfill area, to be constructed separate from the present Contract No. 4 Landfill and Composting Facility, as this will allow the present Contract No. 4 to be executed and completed on a more timely schedule. MOTION: To proceed with Item 3A as recommended by Camp Dresser & McKee. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 CAMP DRESSER & McKEE INC. MANSFIELD, MASSACHUSFI`fS CONTRACT NO. 4 SLUDGE LANDFILL 8 COMPOSTING FACILITY PROBLEM: Existing site contains approximately 10,000 to 12,000 cubic yards of buried sludge. Sludge solids content is unknown, assumed to be between 10 and 15% solids. Sludge has been deposited in various quantities from 1971 to 1985. Buried with the sludge are between 200 and 300 whole trees (stumps and branches intact) which were buried in an attempt to provide a working mat to hold the cover material. Area is also reported to be partially covered with a buried snow fence also used to assist in supporting the cover material. All of this material must be removed together with immediately adjacent contaminated soil and placed in an approved landfill. The plans and specifications prepared for Contract No. 4 (Landfill and Composting Facility) utilized all of the site area available at the time of design in order to provide landfill area sufficient for disposal of sludge from the new plant for the design period of 20 years with the composting facility operating six months of the year. 1J NE_ 1. Require construction contractor for Contract No. 4 to remove all sludge and adjacent soil and dispose of material off site at a DEQE approved site. To date, we have been unable to locate a landfill site that will accept the sludge. We strongly recommend that at least one site be known and available to the contractor at the time of bidding in order to reduce the potential for claims at a later date. To remove the material from the site will require trucking the material over Town roads. It is estimated that between 1,000 and 1,500 truck loads will have to be removed. 2. Excavate and place in Contract 3 sludge landfill area. The volume of sludge together with necessary mix and cover material will completely fill the Contract No. 3 landfill. If a new landfill area, equal in size to the Contract 3 landfill is not provided, the Contract 4 landfill area will only provide for approximately 13 years of sludge disposal. 3. Add a new landfill section to Contract No. 4 in the land acquired by the Town at the northerly boundary of the existing plant site. A. If added to the project as a separate contract to be bid at a later date the present Contract No. 4 (Landfill and Composting Operation) could be advertised for bids within two months and construction could be under way this winter. Winter movement of the existing sludge is desirable to reduce the impact of odors caused by exposing the sludge to the atmosphere. CAMP DRESSER & MCKEE INC. B. Add the design and construction of the added landfill area to the present Contrct No. 4 and bid as one construction contract. It is our opinion that the required hearings, permits and approvals necessary before authorization to advertise a combined contract for bids could delay advertising for bids for several months. Construction would also be delayed several months which would, among other things, mean the Town would not have the use of the composting facilities for at least several months later than with separate contracts. 4. Pump sludge to new wastewater treatment plant and treat together with present wastewater. This option was reviewed at the request of the Board of Selectmen and while at first glance it appeared viable further investigations have indicated the option is not practical or implementable. In order to pump the sludge and minimize settlement in the interceptor sewer the sludge would have to be diluted to about a 1% solids content. To dilute the estimated 11,000 cubic yards of sludge to 1% solids content would require approximately 25 million gallons of water which of course would have to be removed at the new treatment plant. In order to dewater the sludge the dewatering equipment would have to be operated at full design capacity for approximately one full year to handle the increased volume of sludge. The end result would be that the 11,000 cubic yards of existing sludge would be reduced in volume to approximately 4,500 cubic yards which would be trucked back to the sludge disposal site for burial in the landfill. There are several physical and mechanical problems that would be created by trying to pump the material to the new treatment facility but it would seem that the one year pumping and treating period would be enough to preclude further consideration of this option. We believe the options that offer the most implementable solutions at this time are: 3A - Addition of a new landfill area to be constructed separate from the present Contract No. 4 Landfill and Composting Facility. 3B - Addition of a new landfill area to be constructed as a part of the present Contract No. 4 Landfill and Composting Facility. Both of these options involve the addition of a landfill area on site. The preferred option would be a separate contract for the addition because it will allow construction to proceed on the present Contract No. 4 while permits, hearings and approvals are in process for the addition. The decision relative to the number of Contracts will have to be approved by the State Division of Water Pollution Control (the funding agency) before Implementation. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE 6 Bill Mackey then mentioned the suggested tour of the new plant sometime next week, when things will be cleaned up and prior to start -up. After discussion the Board decided to schedule the tour for next Wednesday's meeting, June 12th, at 6:00 P.M.. Norton and Foxborough's Board of Select- men, Sewer Committee and Board of Health are to be included. 11. Irwin Kamen /Water Connection Irwin Kamen presented a request for water service to a building at 131 Morse Street, in Foxboro where he is opening an automobile repair shop. He stated that the Town of Mansfield presently supplies all the water to other companies in that complex. His connection is approximately 90 feet from the building. A Hemo from the DPW Director indicated his approval. * MOTION: To permit the water service connection for 131 Morse Street, Foxboro. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 12. Leo Huott /Eagle Scout Proclamation The Chairman read a prepared Proclamation for Eagle Scout Leo Huott, who had been present at last week's meeting. * MOTION: To approve and sign the Proclamation for Leo Huott. Levine /McNair VOTED: 5 -0 13. Old Business a) The Acting Town Manager reported that the company Chief Earls had ex- pected to have print the new parking tickets, as used by the City of Boston, is no longer in business; therefore, Mansfield can institute any format it chooses. b) Selectman McNair said he has received requests from residents on Shield Street to have a Dead End sign installed. Joan Cutillo will report this to the DPW Director. c) Selectman Levine reported briefly on the Bristol County Tricentennial activities which took place in Taunton Sunday, June 2nd and in which she was a participant. 14. New Business a) Joan Cutillo had received a letter from Mansfield Cable Access Corp. defining improvements needed in Town Hall for Cable events; they are: - More electric outlets and separate power lines in the main meeting room, power outlets and cable outlets in the hallway, switches to BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 5, 1985 PAGE 7 control power and a 2" trap door between the main meeting room and the hallway. - Linings for the drapes in all three meeting rooms (fire retardant material); these will be hung from double rods to accommodate the existing drapes as well. The Access Corp. will pay all expenses. * MOTION: To approve the request subject to any required approvals from the Fire Chief and Electric Dept. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 b) Joan Cutillo informed the Board that the Town's credit rating has drop- ped one level, from an A to Baa. She said it could mean a 2 percent in- crease on bond interest rates. The specifics as to why the credit level dropped will be outlined in a letter she expects to receive shortly, but she feels the main reason is because the Town is so heavily invested in Seabrook. C) Selectman Dunn took a minute to commend the group who has been handling the cable telecast of the weekly meetings for their efforts and dili- gence; this was seconded by the other members of the Board. d) Selectman McNair expressed concern for the lack of upkeep of islands and commons in tom, particularly in the north end; they need mowing badly. e) Chairman D'Onofrio voiced a desire to have something done to the graf- fito on the bridge over Rt. 105; he feels it creates a very bad impres- sion of the town. It was suggested that it be mentioned to the Police Chief as an activity for those required to perform a community service. 15. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn, at 10:12 P.M. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 r�. Date signed