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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 12-29-1986r 1j{l:C�jl (IYVII�' BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING , DECEMBER 29, 1986��'� PRESENT: Chairman McNair; Selectmen Harrington and Mahana 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Warrant #28 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #28 in the amount of $1,212,213.27, dated December 29, 1986, broken down as follows: General Fund - School Lunch - Special Revenue - Motor Pool - Sewer Enterprise - Water Enterprise - Electric Enterprise $907,428.85 5,312.68 13,682.58 29,52 164,431.27 3,159.98 118,168.39 Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 3. Licenses « Permits a) Application for a Class II Used Car License by Shahin Tadayon for a pro - posed location at 200 Gilbert Street, West Mansfield. Mr. Tadayon was present; he said it would be a small business, handling only 3 or 4 cars per month. The location was formerly the Sweet Manufacturing Co. build- ing. The Board felt they would like further clarification on such a use from the Building /Zoning Inspector. * MOTION: To table until the Building Inspector is consulted. Harrington /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 b) Application by Robert C. Haynes, 93 Richardson Ave., Attleboro, for ownership of the Town Taxi business in town, 3 vehicles. Mr. Haynes was present and said he has been in the taxi business before. The Chairman suggested that Mr. Haynes check with the Police Department before he fin - alyzes purchase of the company. * MOTION: To approve the three Hackney Licenses, subject to approval of the Police Department. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 c) Renewal application for Sunday Entertainment License, Tahana Restaurant, 60 Oakland Street. * MOTION: To approve the Sunday Entertainment License. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( DECEMBER 29, 1986 PAGE 2 d) Application for Common Victuallers License by Associated Vending of Mans- field, Inc., d /b /a Commuter Rail Service of Mansfield, Crocker Street; company owned by John H. McNair and Richard Fleming. * MOTION: To approve the Common Victuallers License. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 2 -0 McNair abstained e) Common Victuallers Renewal Applications: Sheraton Mansfield Inn Quality Inn of Mansfield American Legion Roscoe's Cafe Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers Honey Dew Donuts - 221 N. Main Live Entertainment, Weekdays: Sheraton Mansfield Inn* Quality Inn of Mansfield* Class I Used Car: Mansfield Garage Lodging: Billings Rooms * MOTION: To approve all the license renewals as submitted. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 *McNair abstained f) Sewer Extension Permit Application by Town of Foxboro for connection on County Street; receipt of full capital payment indicated. * MOTION: To table until approval by the Town Engineer of the plans and State approval. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 4. Juror Selection a) Fall River Superior Court, Civil Session, February 2, 1987 - James F. Palladino, 549 North Main Street - Patrick P. McLaughlin, 271 North Main Street - Donald Dupre, 10 Casa Drive b) Fall River District Court, Criminal Session, 6 -man Jury, February 2, 1987 - Linda P. Fahy, 20 Waldor Drive - Richard F. Mahoney, 14 Gilbert Street c) New Bedford Superior Court, Criminal Session, February 2, 1987 - Donna K. Lindquist, 59 Grant Street - Elizabeth C. Molinari, 9 Clinton Street - Lieselotte M. Bowen, 200 Hope Street BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1986 PAGE 3 5. Correspondence a) Memorandum to Chairman of the Board from Town Manager re: His vacation time, Dec. 20th to January 5th; Joan Cutillo will serve as interim Town Manager. b) Letter from Rep. Vernon re: Parking & traffic problems at train station. c) Memorandum from the Planning Director to the Board re: RY -88 Capital Improvement Program. d) Letter to the Board from Assistant Director, Dept. of Revenue Division of Local Services re: Single Audit Act of 1984. e) Copy of letter to DEQE from Robert G. Brugliera of Taunton re: Appeal of a decision of the Mansfield Conservation Commission. f) Letter from Chairman of the Board of Appeals re: Variance to relocate fuel storage tanks at East Street (these are new storage tanks at the Highway Garage). g) Petition from residents of Brook Street re: Immediate survey of severe drainage problem. - Mr. Steven Bernstein, 70 Brook Street, was present and spoke to the problems created by the recent three severe storms which have caused water in several residents' basements and water running down their drive- ways. He reported the nearest catch basin had many tires jammed in it; he, himself, had carted some 40 bags of trash /leaves, etc. to the land- fill, gathered from the stream behind their property. The Selectmen agreed there was a serious problem, suggested that all residents in the area do their part to keep the stream open and flowing. * MOTION: Refer the petition and problem to the Town Engineer and ask for a report back to the Board. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 h) Two notices from the Mass. Municipal Association re: Asbestos Claims, and Workshop regarding Control of Health Insurance Costs. i) Memorandum to Members of Drug /Alcohol Advisory Committee re: Meeting of December 18, 1986. - Selectman Harrington urged attendance and input. j) Interim Report No. 52 of inspection Dec. 10th by Army Corps of Engineers. k) Letter from Army Corps of Engineers re: Progress Inspection January 14th at the WWTP. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1986 PAGE 4 1) Letter to the Board from Foxboro Town Administrator re: Joint meeting to discuss the Tighe Trucking Terminal. - Selectman Harrington suggested that the meeting be held on a Mansfield. Board regular meeting night, in Mansfield, and that the Tighe Trucking officials be invited, as well as the Chairman of the Planning Board who should be asked to bring along their "Order of Conditions ". m) Letter to the Chairman /Board from Chairman of Master Plan Advisory Council re: Replacement for Ron Doucette seat. - Kelli Spedden was present to explain the concern expressed by some mem- bers of the Council that NXIM the appointment of Doug Annino leads to an imbalance. Her main concern was that so much ground has been covered a newcomer would have difficulty catching up and, thus, be a worthwhile contributor. Discussion followed, resulting with the Selectmen feeling the appointment of Doug Annino was acceptable, and that it would be wise not to make any more replacement appointments because of the background which would be lost to a new appointee. * MOTION: To ratify the appointment of Doug Annino to the Master Plan Advisory Council, as requested. Harrington /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 n) Memorandum from American Society for Public Administration re: Luncheon Discussion entitled "Local Aid Proposals for the 1988 Fiscal Year" Janu- ary 15th at the China Pearl Restaurant. o) Copy of letter to Municipal Facilities Branch from Army Corps of Engin- eers re: Inspection of construction work, Contract No. 6. p) Copies of 4 Zoning Board of Appeals decisions. q) Various Christmas cards received for the Board. 6. Public Hearing /Roscoe's Cafe License The Clerk read the Notice indicating that George Terrill and Caroll Terrill have applied for an All Alcoholic License; they presently hold a Wines and Malt Restaurant License. George Terrill was present and presented the Re- turn Receipts of the abutters. He stated he has owned the cafe for four years, has no intention to expand or put in a bar at this time. He said he has had no problems in his four years. Selectman Harrington suggested wait- ing for a full board before making a decision. * MOTION: To continue the hearing until the next meeting. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1986 PAGE 5 7. Old Business sklmii:E 8. New Business a) Selectman Mahana asked Selectman D'Onofrio, over the cable TV, to get well and take it easy, explaining that he had been taken sick Christmas night. b) The Chairman reminded the members that the Charter change meeting with an MMA representative was scheduled for January 8th, and asked the deci- sion of the Board as to whether to go ahead on that date. The decision was yes. c) The Chairman then advised that board and committee appointments were to have been made tonight but, again, because there is not a full Board present it was felt it best to postpone them. * MOTION: To carry over present board and committee terms which were to ( expire December 31, 1986, until new appointments can be made. Mahana /Harrington VOTED: 3 -0 9. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 8:45 P.M.). Harrington /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: i