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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-15-1986AUG - q 1986 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 15, 1986 PRESENT: Chairman McNair; Selectmen D'Onofrio, Mahana, Harrington; Town Manager. The meeting started at 7:00 P.M. with XKa John Larch, Director of the Electric Department and Howard J. Fuller, Jr., Clerk of the Sterling, Mass. Municipal Light Board present to discuss Sterling's Municipal Light Depart- ment's intention to withdraw the.irmembership from MMWEC, as well as impli- cations regarding the pending DPU case. At the close of the discussion, the Board as Light Commissioners took the following vote: MOTION: To accept the Light Department contract for Fiscal Year 1987 -88, as stipulated, with a 6% increase the first year, 5% second year. Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:49 P.M.. First order of busi- ness was a Complaint of Vicious or Barking Dogs, filed by Lisa Dudley of 71 Pine Needle Lane. Ms. Dudley was present, along with Stephanie Weir of 70 Pine Needle Lane, both of whom related their problems with a dog owned by Mrs. Pettitier of 76 Pine Needle Lane. The dog has bitten both people and other dogs and charged through Ms. Weir's screen door once. The Mans- field Police have logged complaints. MOTION: To notify the parties of the complaint to appear before the Board two weeks hence (July 30, 1986). D'Onofrio /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 3. Paul Folkman /RR ROW Paul had a plan which he wanted the Board members to look at in considera- tion of his proposal for the Bart Jackson property at 28 Court Street, which he had bought. His plans for the property include renovation of the existing house, to include possibly 4 units plus 2 in the barn, and erect possibly 11 condominiums, no more. He proposes to utilize the adjacent railroad right -of -way for satisfying the parking area requirements. He would improve the right -of -way (ROW) according to directives of the Town, and proposes approximately 50 parking spaces, which would allow approxi- mately 25 spaces for use of the downtown area. He was asking for the Board's support of his proposal, saying he feels his plan has merit. He would like the Board to take a position prior to his scheduled August 4th Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Discussion followed; Selectman Harrington expressed concern for the in- crease in traffic exiting in that area. Paul suggested an alternate plan for exiting, which the Board felt would be better. Selectman D'Onofrio n M BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 2 said he personally applauds the plan and keeping the aesthetic environ- ment and the old house. He went on to suggest a public hearing whereby people feel they have input with their elected representatives on such matters. MOTION: To hold a public hearing. D'Onofrio /Harring VOTED: 2 -1 McNair opposed; Mahana abstained MOTION: To reconsider. D'Onofrio /Mahana This motion followed further discussion regarding necessity for several hearings on this matter, because of others required by the Planning Board, Zoning Board, etc., as well as the cost of advertising the hearing. Selectman D'Onofrio did feel there are considerations as to how the right -of -way is used and the people in that area have a right to input. Motion VOTED: 2 -1 McNair opposed; Mahana abstained MOTION: To hold an informal hearing 4. Minutes of July 2, 1986 D'Onofrio /Harrington VOTED: 2 -1 McNair opposed; Mahana abstained MOTION: To approve the Minutes of July 2, 1986. Harrington /D'Onofrio Selectman D'Onofrio pointed out a change of one word in the last paragraph on Page 3. VOTED: 4 -0 5. Warrant #57 and #4 MOTION: To approve Warrant #57 in the amount of $102,241.71, dated June 30, 1986, broken down as follows: General Fund - $39,447.91 Revenue Sharing - 781.40 School Lunch - 3,961.98 Special Revenue - 2,186.97 Sewer Enterprise - 3,575.03 Water Enterprise - 111.27 Electric Enterprise - 52,177.15 Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 3 * MOTION: To approve Warrant 04 in the amount of $695,093.67, dated July 8, 1986, broken down as follows: General Fund - $694,227.47 Special Revenue - 866.20 Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 6. Licenses and Permits a) Application for 2 video machines by Keith F. Larsen, Dee -KeI Corp., d /b /a Clean Machine, 242 Chauncy Street. - The Board decided to table the application until the tax statement was signed and the fee paid. * b) MOTION: To approve, and sign, the revised No Parking Permit request which had been sent to the State DPW but was returned because it contained a portion of South Main Street, which is a State highway. D'Onofrio /Harrington VOTED: 4 -0 7. Correspondence a) Interim Report No. 46 from Army Corps of Engineers re: WWTP. b) Quarterly Complaint Reports from General Manager of Cable Vision. c) Letter from Gerald A. Groom re: His recent appointment as Self -Help, Inc. representative to Board of Directors for Easton and Mansfield. d) Copy of letter to Richard Callinan, Planning Director, from James T. Grady re: His appointment to Master Plan Advisory Council. - This was discussed briefly; consensus of the Board was that this council is an ad hoc committee /advisory body only. e) Copies of Dept. of Revenue Informational Guideline Release re: Free Cash; and a Division of Local Services Bulletin. f) Announcement of Bristol County Selectmen's Assoc. Annual Clambake. g) Notice of Public Hearing by Dept. of Public Utilities for New England Telephone & Telegraph Co., August 8th. h) Memorandum from Mass. Dept. of Personnel Administration re: Issuance of Amendments to Personnel Administration Rules. i) Letter from PIMA re: Questionnaire on Town's fiscal position. BOARD OF SELECTMEN { MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 4 j) Letter from Mass. Dept. of Public Health re: Mansfield Police Station lock -up. k) Letter from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: FY 1986 Mass. Small Cities Program (MSCP) funds. 1) Letter to Board of Selectmen from Rehoboth Board of Selectmen re: Use of Mansfield's wastewater treatment plant on a temporary basis. - The Town Manager reviewed the situation caused by The Fall River Sewer Commission closing their doors to outside communities due to capacity problems. The Town Manager said there has to be a ratio between sep- tage and sewage at the plant and, with the sewage now being accepted at the Town's plant, from Norton and Foxboro, he does not recommend taking any more. * MOTION: To send a letter of regret, indicating that we are facing problems in taking care of Foxboro and Norton. Harrington /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 m) Letter from Marie Leary Conner to the Board re: Commendation of Health Agent's handling of a long- existing problem. n) Letter from D.F. Munroe Co. re: Sprinkler bill. - The Town Manager reviewed the problem and said the DPW Director has discussed it with them. Selectman Mahana felt it justified a reply, and the Town Manager was asked to address the note at the end of the letter concerning a hydrant across the street. o) Letter to Board from Brenda L. Reed, Director of S.E. Mass. Dept. of Commerce & Development re: Proposed workshop in September to help cope with elements of growth. p) Letter of resignation, from Planning Board, by Richard Lantz. - The Board decided to contact those applicants interviewed at the time of Richard Lantz's appointment, then appoint one from that group at their July 30th meeting. q) Copy of Memo to Chief of Police from Town Manager re: Paid Details - Conflict of Interest. r) Letter to the Board from Town Counsel re: Transfer of Reserve Funds. 8. Old Business a) The Town Manager advised the Board that he had talked with Paul Split, Bert Cook and the electrician concerning the question over one Transfer { Request of the Parks Department. The Town Manager feels at this point BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 5 the Transfer Request should be approved, because there are bills that should be paid because the work was done; and the issue about whether the work was required and handled according to proper procedure is an employee issue which is a matter between the Town Manager and depart- ment head which he will handle. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #61A and request that the Town Manager explain to the Chairman of the Finance Committee what he found out. Harrington /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 * b) 140TION: To approve Transfer Request #66 which included items covered in the Town Manager's amended contract. Mahana /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 c) Selectman Harrington asked when the Board will receive recommendations resulting from the water and traffic studies recently completed; his point being there will be major expenses involved and the sooner this information is available for planning, the better it will be. ( d) Chairman McNair reported that he had received a letter from the Activ- ities Director at Country Haven Nursing Home thanking him for attend- ing the birthday celebration for Grace Jackson; he said it was a really nice affair. e) It was pointed out that the Cable Access Board of Directors had not been included in the list for joint boards and committees meetings with the Board of Selectmen. It was decided to schedule such a meet- ing for September 3rd. f) Selectman D'Onofrio asked the status of the temporary Occupancy Permit for Great Woods. The Town Manager reported that he and the Building Inspector have been to the site several times; there is still some minor work to be done (one restroom and the back stage area is still under construction). He thinks within the next two weeks everything should be completed. He said the handicapped areas have all been taken care of. 9. New Business a) Selectman Mahana mentioned the problem with loud music emanating from the Great Woods Performing Arts Center frequently and for distances of 12 miles. The Tom Manager advised the Board that the Board of Health and the State Department are taking tests, and Great Woods has hired a consultant. He feels it is a matter for the Manager at Great Woods to control the performers amplifier systems. b) A problem with barking dogs at the Red Dog Kennel was mentioned by the Chairman. He said the kennel is appropriately licensed and has been BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 6 there a long time. The Dog Officer has talked with both the kennel owner and the neighbors. Consensus was there is little else that can be done. c) Selectman D'Onofrio raised a question about Town Counsel's June bill, saying he would like to talk with the Town Accountant concerning it. Selectman Mahana said he would like to also. d) Selectman Harrington said he would like to see a report on revenue re- ceived in comparison to the budget for Fiscal Year '86 - a summary of actual results over the last fiscal year; also what revenues were over the budgeted amount and which were under, and the same for salaries, with reasons for same, as well as a summary of unusual items which af- fected each account. He suggests a copy of such a report go to the Finance Committee. He was advised, by the Town Manager, that the Town Accountant has yet to close out the fiscal year. Selectman Harrington said he would like to have the Board receive a monthly financial re- port on budgeted items and revenue in the new fiscal year. e) Chairman McNair reminded the Board members of the MMA Annual Meeting and Trade Show at Dunfey's in Hyannis, in the Fall, for which they had all recently received the information, registration forms, etc., cau- tioning them that if they didn't act quickly, they wouldn't be able to secure rooms at Dunfey's. f) Someone mentioned parking of cars on Karl Clemmey's property across from Great Woods; the Town Manager said it is not zoned properly for that use and a letter is to go out to him. 10. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 9:45 P.M.). Harrington / Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk 3 � Date signed BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 15, 1986 PAGE 7 For the record, the following jurors were picked by Selectmen on July 9, 1986; there was no meeting that week: a) New Bedford Superior Court, Criminal Session, August 4, 1986 - Marjorie J. Richardson, 15 Lantern Lane - Edward E. Epstein, Jr., 360 Chauncy Street b) Fall River District Court, Criminal Session, August 4, 1986 - Kathleen A. Fleck, 7 Partridge Lane i