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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-1-1986BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1986 PRESENT: Chairman McNair; Selectmen D'Onofrio, Mahana; Acting Town Manager, Joan Cutillo 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Warrant #16 MOTION: To approve Warrant #16 in the amount of $5,938,283.11, dated October 1, 1986, broken down as follows: General Fund - $4,762,378.70 Revenue Sharing - 1,969.03 School Lunch - 5,950.14 Special Revenue - 11,560.57 Capital Projects - 500,000.00 Sewer Enterprise - 20,741.99 Water Enterprise - 615,704.05 Electric Enterprise - 19,978.63 Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 3. Licenses & Permits a) Sewer Extension Permit Application by Town of Foxboro for a commercial building to connect at 60 Forbes Blvd. - The Town Engineer was present to review this application. Plans are by Dunn Engineering; the application is for 100% buy -in at $4.93/gal, the check for the full amount has been received. The Town Engineer recommends approval. MOTION: To grant the Sewer Connection for the Town of Foxboro on behalf of Moynihan. Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 b) Application for Parade Permit by High School Band, October 11, 1986 at 12:30 P.M. MOTION: To approve the Parade Permit. Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 c) The Town Engineer advised the Board that he needs their approval for the Town Treasurer to borrow funds for the bridge replacement at High and Church Streets. MOTION: To authorize the Torun Treasurer to borrow necessary funds for bridge replacement in anticipation of State reimbursement. Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( OCTOBER 1, 1986 PAGE 2 d) A member of the VFW, Roy King, had asked the Chairman if he might have a few minutes to request permission to place a MIA flag on the North Common. Selectman D'Onofrio said he felt it was consistent with the feelings of the Town; there is already one on::the South Common. * MOTION: So moved. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 4. Correspondence a) Letter from Mansfield Public Schools re: School Committee request for the Supt. to convene a school /community Advisory Council concerning the Gov - enor's Alliance Against Substance Abuse. - It was the Board's suggestion that it recommend the Supt. to get in touch with the Sheriff of Bristol County who has groups and committees support- ing this. (Ed Dalton, 992- 6631). b) Memorandum from the State Auditor's Office re: Suicide Prevention Law - Mandated Implementation Costs. c) Memorandum to the Board from the Town Manager re: Acting Town Manager week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 5, 1986 - Joan Cutillo. ( d) Memorandum to the Board from the Town Manager re: Mileage reimbursement. - The Chairman requested tabling until next week for a full Board; it was then suggested referral to the Finance Committee for recommendation. e) Letter from Monika G. Kuntz, no address, re: Conditions at Great Woods. f) Invitation to a ribbon cutting ceremony for opening of the Middle Common Building at 215 N. Main Street and new home of Barrows Insurance Agency and Folan's Perscription Shoppe, Saturday, October 11th, 10 A.M. g) Invitation to Attleboro Area Office of Mass. Dept. of Public Welfare Open House, October 17th, 1 -4 P.M. h) Invitation to Self Helpr Inc. Board of Directors Annual Meeting Thursday, October 23rd at Christo's II in Brockton, 7:00 P.M. i) Copy of Memorandum from Chairman McNair to the Planning Board re: Postpone- ment of joint meeting with their Board and Paul Folkman to next week, October 8th at 7:45 P.M. j) Letter to the Board from Town Accountant, Barbara Hagg, re: Resignation effective October 17th. - The Chairman said a few words covering her credentials and experience and wished her the best. * MOTION: That the Chairman compose an appropriate letter reflecting the sentiments of the Board. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1986 PAGE 3 Public Hearing /Dog Complaint The Clerk read the complaints (2), filed by Daniel W. Backstrom, 16 Rock Street, and Robert Ferestien, 360 Central Street, Foxboro; the Clerk also read the Dog Officer's report. The owner of the dog is George Mahoney, 146 Park Street; his mother and father were present at the hearing as well as Mr. and Mrs. Backstrom, Mr. Ferestien, and other neighbors. The dog frightens children in the neighborhood, killed a cat in Ferestien's store and is not kept restrained. The Dog Officer considers the dog viscious and recommended it be put to sleep for it will only cause a similar problem if placed in another home /area. The Mahoney's attorney, Steven Lechter from Attleboro, spoke for them. He advised the Board that the Mahoneys recognize they have a responsibility; there is illness in the family and the dog is a comfort. He pointed out that he had not heard one report that the dog has bitten anyone, and recommended that there be an order issued to keep the dog restrained at all times; other- wise the dog may be disposed of. The Dog Officer said he had been to the Mahoney residence several times and advised Mrs. Mahoney that a rope is not sufficient to keep the dog restrained. Selectman D'Onofrio asked who was the owner of the dog and why wasn't he pre- sent tonight. He went on to say his inclination is to listen to the Dog Offi- cer, asking "What kind of guarantee does the Board have ?" Mr. Ferestien said the son is not capable of controling the dog, and there are neighbors who are afraid to come to the hearing. The hearing was closed. Selectman D'Onofrio said on many occasions the Dog Officer tries to see if a complaint can't be worked out between parties, he is very compassionate to dogs. He then advised the Mahoneys that if the Board's decision is not to their liking, they do have the opportunity to appeal. He feels in this case the Board would be remiss if it did not take the Dog Officer's recommendation. MOTION: That we follow the Dog Officer's recommendation. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 MOTION: Apparently the Dog Officer is so concerned he would like to take custody of the dog for the interim period and board him in a kennel. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 6. Old Business a) The Town Engineer gave each Board member a proposed arrangement for the Crocker Street parking lot, which he said was now waiting for GATRA ap- proval. Selectman D'Onofrio asked if handicapped spaces had been provided which: he believes is required by law. The Town Engineer did not believe so. No vote was called for at this time. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1986 PAGE 4 b) The Chairman had a recommendation from the Police Chief regarding Howe Street parking, as brought to the Board's attention by Mrs. DePillo. The Chief's advice was to limit parking to one side due to River Street's re- striction causing Howe Street to then be used. MOTION: To request one -side parking on Howe Street as recommended by the Police Chief. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 c) Selectman D'Onofrio reported on the ad -hoc committee interviews of members of the Planning Board. He said they spent approximately 9 hours inter- viewing former and present members and feel they have gotten positive recommendations from them. He went on to say they would like to extend the process to one more component - staff members. MOTION: To have the ad -hoc committee interview the Building Inspector, Planning Director, Town Engineer and Town Manager. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 Selectman D'Onofrio said the committee had identified one area that it would like to inform the Board of; they will draft a letter for the Board to review the item and consider it at next week's meeting. New Business a) The Chairman introduced Leonard Flynn and Eric Butler, of the Zoning Board of Appeals, who were present to discuss issues in connection with the multi - family project known as Village at Mansfield Depot. The gentlemen had plans for the Board to refer to. The first issue was a secondary ac- cess for emergency vehicles, which they propose as a bicycle path and is presently a dirt road. The developer would regrade and develop it; it comes out at Hope and Shields Streets. For this they need an easement across Town property. Town Counsel has reviewed it and sees no problem, but recommends a Hold Harmless Agreement in the form of insurance. Acting Town Manager, Joan Cutillo, said she had read the law and as long as the land is not owned by any other board or committee, the Board of Selectmen may grant said easement. The developer has said he will do all the legal and engineering work and meet all DPW standards; sidewalks will be included. Secondly, the developer proposes to install a 36" drainage pipe to take care of drainage, generated by the development, which residents in the area are concerned about. The developer suggests a CDAG Grant, but such a grant must be applied for by the Board - it is a drainage type grant. The developer asks that the Town assure him that future users of the ditch be required to share in cost of maintaining it. The Zoning Board recom- mends whether or not a grant comes through, the developer go through with BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 1, 1986 PAGE 5 his plan, even if the ditch remains open. The developer will retain owner- ship of the property and manage it for at least 15 years. Commitment to continue maintenance of the ditch is to be a deed restriction. Selectmen D'Onofrio and Mahana said they commend the Zoning Board for work- ing out such a good deal with this developer and project. * MOTION: To accept the proposal as presented in principle. D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 b) The Chairman announced that there will be a public hearing, October 15th, in conjunction with the Board of Assessors regarding classification. 8. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (9:16 P.M.). Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: sVli' Date signed