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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-19-1986BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1,-FE'B Z 7 19A96 I MINUTES OF MEETING�r._,IC,� ( FEBRUARY 19, 1986 f u WN CL,ER PRESENT: Chairman D'Onofrio; Selectmen McNair, Mahana, Dunn; Town Manager Selectman Levine arrived at 7:45 P.M. 1. The meeting was called to order and the Flag saluted, at 7:30 P.M. 2. Minutes of February 12, 1986 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of February 12, 1986. McNair /Dunn The Chairman pointed out need for rewording, under Item 7, Page 4, covering his stated position. The Minutes were approved as amended. VOTED; 4 -0 3. Warrant #37 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #37 in the amount of $1,479,883.47, dated February 19, 1986, broken down as follows: General Fund - $645,127.48 ( School Lunch - 5,406.06 Special Revenue - 10,808.92 Motor Pool - 503.07 Sewer Enterprise - 84,388.45 Water Enterprise - 29,734.73 Electric Enterprise - 703,914.76 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 4. Licenses & Permi a) The Chairman had a letter to the Klass. Community Antenna Television Commission advising them of the Mansfield Board of Selectmen's hearing and subsequent approval for a transfer of the cable TV license to a Limited Partnership; he asked that the Board approve his signing it. * MOTION: To have the Chairman sign the letter to Massachusetts Community Antenna Television Commission. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 b) Application for a Class II Garage License, Shaw Auto Leasing, Inc., with a new address: 195 Central Street. They also requested to be allowed to display one (1) vehicle with a "For Sale" sign at the location, as there is a large parking area. l * MOTION: To approve the Class II Renewal Application, and to permit one (1) "For Sale" vehicle on the premises. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( FEBRUARY 19, 1986 PAGE 2 c) Memorandum of Intent Between Town of Mansfield and Town of Norton was received, signed by Norton. The Town Manager briefly outlined its similarity to that of Foxboro's, with just different figures; Norton's initial flow is to be 35,000 gpd for the critical needs area (Knollwood). Selectman Mahana asked about septage charges; the Town Manager has asked the Town Engineer to look at the problem, amount, rates, because the plant right now is already taking in approximately 2.5 %, with the maximum 3 %. The septage matter is not included in the Memorandum of Intent. * MOTION: That the Memorandum of Intent Between the Town of Mansfield and the Town of Norton for use of the Wastewater Treatment Plant be executed on this day, February 19, 1986. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 d) Transfer Request #13 for $2,000, Dog Officer Expense, for boarding of Mark Audet's Pitbulls, per court order. The Town Manager advised the Board that the Mass. SPCA has finally picked up 6 of the 9 dogs, and will get the other 3. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #13 in the amount of $2,000. McNair / Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 5. Correspondence a) Letter from Chairman of Library Board of Trustees re: Appointment of Alex Salachi & Dinah Amsden as Associate Members (ex- officio) of the Building Committee for the length of the Library building project. * MOTION: To appoint Alexander Salachi and Dinah Amsden as ex- officio members of the Municipal Building Committee with it up to the MBC as to whether or not it wishes for these two to vote or not. McNair /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 b) Copy of Town Counsel's reply to Town Manager re: Appointment of two Library Trustees as members of the Municipal Building Committee. c) Copy of letter to Jim Roberts (Cable TV), from Bob Paza, re: Resignation as co- producer of the weekly Selectmen meetings, effective May 1, 1986. - Selectman Levine said, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, he will be missed. d) Notice of public hearing from DPU re: MCI Airsignal, Inc., March 20th. e)Copy of Mass. Community Right -to -know Newsletter, Fall /Winter 1986. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1986 PAGE 3 f) Copy of The Numbers Book, A Digest of Mass. Financial Facts. g) Copy of News from William G. Robinson, House Republican Leader, re: Federal Revenue Sharing. h) Request from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a "survey of user charge systems ". i) Notice of Kingston Water Department opposition to creation of the "South- eastern Mass. Water Supply District ". j) Copy of letter to Chief Engineer, Mass. DPW Bridge Engineering, re: Old Rt. 140 underpass repair. Q Copy of letter to DPW District Highway Engineer, from Town Manager, re: Use of road salt on State Routes within Mansfield. 1) Copy of Memorandum to Town Engineer from Town Manager re: Need for "expert testimony" for the Foxboro Terminals court case. - The Town Manager explained that the attorney for the Planning Board feels the need for someone qualified to give "expert" testimony; he has asked the Town Engineer to pursue this. m) Memorandum to Board of Selectmen from Town Manager re: Proposed connection of a proposed development in Foxboro to the Mansfield WWTP. n) Copy of letter to Chairman of Finance Committee from Acting Chairman of the Conservation Commission re: Full time conservation agent. o) Copy of Memo from Building Inspector to Airport Commission re: Waiving a Demolition Permit Fee. * MOTION: To approve waiver of the Demolition Permit fee for the Airport Commission. McNair /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 p) Letter of resignation from Courtney G. Marconi, Mansfield Cable Access Corp., effective March 1, 1986. * MOTION: To accept the resignation with regret and send him a letter. Levine /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 q) Letter from MMA re: Seminar entitled "Focus on Regional Government ", February 22nd. r) Memorandum from SRPEDD re: Summary of SRPEDD activities pertaining to Mansfield for 1985. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1986 PAGE 4 s) Letter from New England Telephone re: Petition #86 -5 re: One conduit location on East Street. * MOTION: To hold the public hearing March 5, 1986. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 t) Letter to Town Manager from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: Funding from the Strategic Planning Program; grant award in amount of $40,000. - The Town Manager said this was a tri- community (Taunton, Norton, Mans- field) grant, and the Planning Director, Richard Callinan deserves the credit for putting it through; .it will be used in connection with zoning studies, which it was felt combines well with Norton's plan. * MOTION: To convey the Board's appreciation for his work and effort, and put a copy of the letter in his Personnel File. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 Selectman Dunn said he also has worked very hard and long hours on behalf of both the Industrial Zone Study Committee and the 5 -Year Planning Committee. u) Letter from Mansfield News Editor and League of Women Voters re: Candi- dates Night March 6th, 8 P.M., which will be televised. v) Memorandum from Dept. of Environmental Management re: "Operation Clean Sweep '86 ", the state -wide community household hazardous waste pilot collection program. w) Memo from Town Accountant re: Purchase of Cherokee (Jeep), and use of it. (The Chairman left the room for discussion on this). - The Town Manager briefly reviewed the situation and read the account as relayed by Joan Cutillo, of what transpired when she was Acting Town Manager. - The Board's feeling seemed to be there was no problem. x) Letter from Town Counsel re: Hackney License Rules and Regulations. - The consensus of the Board was to send a copy to the Police Chief. y) Letter from Town Counsel re: Town Meeting Warrant Articles acceptance. - This was in response to last week's controversy as to when the Warrant was opened and closed, as raised by Joe Zeneski for Karen Galanti. Ms. Galanti was present and again questioned when the Board voted to spon- sor the zoning article submitted. There was some discussion; Selectman Dunn assured those present he will contact Town Counsel for an opinion to that specific issue - is the Board required to vote to sponsor an article? BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1986 PAGE 5 z) Memo to Chairman of Light Commission from John Larch, re: Street light at 32 Hemlock Lane. 6. Public Hearing /Shade Tree and Storm Damaged Tree Removal The hearing had been advertised as cutting of shade trees, storm damaged, dead and deceased on public right -of -ways and scenic roads. The storm dam- aged ones must be removed prior to March 31st in order to be eligible for FEMA funding. * MOTION: To accept the two lists of trees for removal. McNair /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 7. Public Hearing /Dog Complaint The Clerk read the Complaint against Dorothy W. Redmund, 1 Heritage Lane, indicating constant barking; the complaint was signed by 9 neighbors. The Clerk also read the Dog Officer's report which indicated that he had asked Ms. Redmund to keep the dog inside when she is away, but this was not done; he, therefore, recommended removal of the dog from the premises. Ms. Redmund was present and advised the Board she has found a home for the dog and asked for permission to have the dog at home until Saturday, when the new owners will pick the dog up. Several of the neighbors were present and had no objections to this request. The new owner lives in Taunton. The Chairman said he feels the problem has been settled and he thanked Ms. Redmund for their cooperation in resolving the matter. * MOTION: To allow Ms. Redmund to have the dog at her home until this week- end, with stipulations as set forth. Levine /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 8. Old Business a) The Town Manager had received a Memorandum signed by Town non -union per- sonnel requesting longevity increases equal to those received by union personnel. The financial impact for FY -86 would be $750, he reported. MOTION: To approve the longevity increases as proposed. Levine /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 b) The Town Manager was asked to expedite the request for lights on Francis Ave. c) Asked about the chocolate factory water payment status, the Town Manager ( said the Town Engineer is still working on it, as well as for other in- dustrial users. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1986 PAGE 6 There was some discussion and a suggestion by Larry Harrington that delinquent accounts have an escrow account with a percentage of the interest coming to the Town. The Town Manager was asked to be able to report within two weeks. d) Selectman Dunn said he would like to have time on next week's agenda for an up -date on the work of the Industrial Zone Study Committee. 9. New Business a) The Tosco Manager had given each Board member a copy of his Memo concern- ing the Rumford Ave. parking lot, wherein he recommended changes in re- strictions. Because he believes the purpose of the parking lot construc- tion was to relieve commuter parking pressure on the downtown area, and the downtown merchants in that area have their own parking lots, he sug- gested eliminating the 2 -hour restriction on the southeastern row of parking spaces. If this proves favorable, he suggests consideration of removing the 2 -hour restriction on the north side of the lot also. MOTION: That the restricted parking spaces (11) on the southeastern side of the Rumford Ave. parking lot be removed, to allow all day park- ing, to be effective as soon as the DPW can affect it. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 Following this, the Town Manager was asked to look into requirements for "Resident Parking" areas, such as the City of Boston has. b) Discussion was begun on the financial impact articles for the Warrant; only the first one, suggesting rejection of the previously accepted pro- visions of Chapter 41, establishing an enterprise account for water sys- tem operations, with placement of the debt and interest liabilities of the water system upon the property tax roll, was covered, with consider- able discussion. There were several approaches suggested, and considera- tions for senior citizens on fixed incomes. The Town Manager had several reservations, which he voiced, on putting the liabilities on the tax rate. It was also pointed out that the number of liens for unpaid water bills is significant. At this time the Board members felt they would like to study all the articles this coming week and discuss them during next week's regular meeting. c) Selectman Mahana expressed a desire to locate the film of a 1925 parade in town; he thought it might be interesting to run on the local cable channel. MOTION: To send a letter to Dinah Amsden to determine where the orig- inal film of the 1925 Centennial Parade is. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 1986 PAGE 7 d) Selectman Mahana then complimented those responsible for showing the interviews of candidates for election, on the local cable TV; also com- plimented Lora Pelligrini for her excellent job as M.C. It was mentioned that the SADD (Students Against Drunken Drivers) commercial was very good. e) Selectman Levine then questioned Chairman D'Onofrio about the distribu- tion of the Semi - annual Selectmen's Report, which is being done along with a letter from him, as a candidate for re- election. Chairman D'Ono- frio acknowledged he was doing just that, at his own expense. Selectman Levine went on to say that the report carries her signature, as well as that of the other four Selectmen and she felt that such distribution could indicate that all five Selectmen are sponsoring Richard D'Onofrio, and she did not like, nor approve, of that implication. Chairman D'Ono- frio said the report is a public document and that all candidates have the same right to such documents. Selectman Levine asked that he print a disclaimer on the letter stating that there was no intent to imply sup- port of all five Selectmen. There was no indication that this would be done. 10. Adjournment * MOTION: To go into Executive Session for the purpose of contract negotia- tions, to come out to adjourn only. Mahana /Dunn POLLED: 5 -0 (The Executive Minutes are typed separately. The Executive Session ad- journed at 10:45 P.M.) (� Z .-,) ( ", ,f ' Date'signedf