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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-28-1992BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGEN_pA October 28, 1992 gLIQ'? -ru {s� ,,c; silS 1. 7:00 P.M. Review of Correspondence 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Salute the Flag b) Minutes of Oct. 14 & 21, 1992 c) Warrant #19 d) Licenses & Permits e) Correspondence 3. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 4. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing /Package Store Sunday openings 5. 8:15 P.M. Brian Smith /IDC Survey Report 6. 8:30 P.M. Rick Canada /Motorola -Codex Organizational goals & objectives 7. Old Business a) Town Manager - Bird Road - Paramedic discussion /Nov. 4th - East Mansfield sewer report - Community policing /Together We_Can plan - Wastewater Treatment Plant permit process Set public hearing, b) Selectmen 8. New Business a) Town Manager - Municipal Planning Grants b) Selectmen 9. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1992 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Colella, Pasquale, Penney; Town Manager, William Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Tartufo advised that Selectman Robinson is attending a SRPEDD meeting tonight. 2. Minutes of October 14 & 21. 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of October 14, 1992. Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of October 21, 1992 Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 4 -0 3. Warrant #19 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #19 in the amount of $697,970.35, dated October 27, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $375,733.78 School Lunch 5,760.52 Special Revenue - 26,981.36 Capital Projects - 48,396.18 Sewer Expense - 22,724.32 Water Expense - 8,339.68 Electric Enterprise - 210,034.51 Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 4 -0 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for a Parade Permit by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3264, for November 11, 1992 at 10:00 A.M. * MOTION: To approve the Parade Permit. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 b) Application for a Parade Permit by residents of Forest Park for October 31, 1992 at 4:00 P.M. * MOTION: To approve the Parade Permit. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 c) Transfer Request #1 for $2,113.23 for the American Disability Act study which came in higher than budgeted in Capital Improvement budget. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #1. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 2 * d) MOTION: To approve Extra Work Order #1 in the amount of $4,264.56 as submitted by Beta Engineering for the Chauncy /N. Main inter- section. Pasquale /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 * e) MOTION: To approve New England Telephone Petition #92 -07 for conduit locations on Church Street and Chilson Ave. - At the hearing last week a question had been raised as to whether these streets had been paved with Chapter 90 funds. Town Engineer reported there was no new paving on either street. Colella /Penney VOTED: 3 -0 Pasquale abstained f) Request for waiver of $150.00 filing fee for a Scenic Roads public hear- ing from the Municipal Electric Department. * MOTION: To waive the $150.00 filing fee. Pasquale /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 5. Correspondence a) Letter from Attorney General, Scott Harshbarger, re: Environmental En- forcement Training Conference at Northeastern University, Burlington campus, November 14, 1992. b) Letter to the Board from The Mansfield Jaycees Chairperson, Theresa Anderson, re: "Trick -or- Treat" night in the downtown area. c) Copy of letter to Mass. DEP from GEI Consultants, Inc. re: Compo Chemical Co., Inc. progress report. d) Copy of letter to Howard Hodgson, Senior V.P., Cabot Partners, from Chairman Tartufo and Ronald Reeves, Chairman of the Recreation Commis- sion, re: Plymouth Street Recreational Project, Release of Access Ease- ment. e) Copy of letter to Town Clerk, Judy Scott, from Chairman of the Planning Board, Bill Madan, re: Scenic Road Public Hearing - Maple Street. f) Copy of Memorandum to the Board of Health from the Planning Board re: Sewering in East Mansfield. g) Letter of resignation from the Recreation Commission by Wayne Currie, effective immediately. * MOTION: To accept the resignation. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 - Chairman Tartufo voiced feeling that Wayne will be sorely missed. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 3 h) Copy of letter to Director, Office of Dam Safety, Dept. of Environmental Management, from Senator Keating re: Deterioration of several dams on Mill Pond in Mansfield. - Chairman Tartufo said he has discussed this issue with Senator Keat- ing's office, which could be helpful in securing safety issues. i) Letter to the Board from Secretary, Mary Pedula, Executive Office of Communities & Development, re: Award of a Strategic Planning Special Projects Grant in the amount of $17,000. - The Town Manager said Senator Keating and Representative Hyland were extremely helpful in securing these funds complementary to the SRPEDD study. j) Copy of letter to Undersecretary McShane, Office of Environmental Affairs, from Leonard Flynn, Board of Directors, Mansfield Natural Resources Trust, re: Acceptance of the concept worked out with the John Drew Co. Q Nine (9) letters in opposition to Lego World from: Theresa Chabot, 18 Danielle Lane Danna Johnson, 8 Jefferson Road Barbara Bayon, 428 S. Main Street 1 Candace Walters, 370 S. Main Street Marianne Cicchetti, 351 Oak Street Kenneth G. Kamens, 18 Claire Ave. Ruth C. Kamens, 18 Claire Ave. Karen J. Richer, 51 Lantern Lane Donald Richer, 51 Lantern Lane Corespondence Week of October 22 -28, 1992 a) Notice of Department of Public Utilities public hearing for NUCOMM TEST, INC., a Delaware corporation. - Standard Telcom Long Distance, Inc., an Illinois corporation - Pennsylvania Alternative Communications, Inc., a Pennsylvania corpora- tion b) Copy of letter to Donald Sneed, Supervisor of Parking Facilities, MBTA, from a commuter, Mrs. Donna Iacozzi, 55 Jacob Drive, Mansfield, re: Over crowded commuter rail parking lots. c) Copy of a letter sent to department heads and various civic groups from Sara Mulvaney, Coordinator, Mansfield School Volunteer Program, and Althea Sankey, Volunteer Coordinator, Council on Aging, re: Make A Difference Day. * MOTION: To support. Colella /Pasquale VOTED: 4 -0 Chairman Tartufo asked that a letter of support be sent. d) Letter to the Chief Executive Official from the Dept. of Environmental Protection re: "Waste bans" regulations. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 4 e) Letter to the Board from Peter M. DeGirolamo, Jr., 382 Franklin Street, re: Request to erect a sign reading "Welcome to the North End" and a flag pole on which to fly the American and Italian flags at Libertore Square. Selectman Pasquale said it is a nice idea and Peter should be commended; he was concerned, however, about flying another country's flag on Town property. It was suggested that Town Counsel opinion, be-acquired. * MOTION: To go ahead with it. Colella /Penney FAILED: 3 -1 Colella favored it * MOTION: To refer to Town Counsel for his opinion. Penney /Pasquale * MOTION: To table until opinion is received from Town Counsel. Tartufo /Penney VOTED: 3 -1 Colella opposed f) Letter to the Board from Bay State Gas Co. Sales Manager, George E. Dorr, re: Request for your presence at a meeting on Nov. 18th re: Municipal Conversion Alternatives. - This was to be referred to John Larch, Director of Electric Dept. g) Letter from Mass. Secretary of Economic Affairs, Stephen Tocco, re: Gov. Weld's new Economic Development Package. h) Memorandum to Chairman Tartufo from Daniel M. Crane, Executive Director, The Old Colony Planning Council, re: Meeting to discuss recent EOCD Municipal Incentive Aid Program Grant Award to the S.E. Regional Services Group for hiring a Regional Public Administration Specialist. i) Memo from Bill Moore, 54 Union Street, to the Board re: Copy of a 'note' he sent to the MBTA re: "Proposed relocation of the Mansfield Train Station ". j) Notice of a program at Lincoln Institute of Land Policy re: "Paying for Local Government: Alternatives to Traditional Revenue Sources ", Dec. 3 -4, 1992. k) Thirty -four (34) form letters to the Board from Mansfield residents re: Opposition to Lego World. 1) Letter to the Board from Chairman of the Conservation Commission, Gregory Cauldwell, re: Response to Karl Clemmey's letter of October 7th - concerning Great Woods expansion of parking facilities. 6. Questions & Comments a) Susan Hamilton requested permission for the Boy Scouts to use the area of the South Common, as they have for many years, for the sale of Christmas trees. * MOTION: To approve. Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 5 b) William Morton advised that he has done considerable research (Selectmen Minutes, etc.) regarding his concern with the Fish & Game rifle range. He had copies of his notes for each Selectman; Chairman Tartufo advised they would be referred to Town Counsel. c) Barbara Bayon, of "Say_No To Lego" coalition, referred to the October 14th Selectmen meeting discussion, and said opposition is stronger than ever. She then read statistics comparing the proposed Lego World in Mans- field to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. 7. Public Hearing /Package Store Sunday Openings The Clerk read the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission notice pertaining to package stores being allowed to be open on the Sunday before Thanks- giving and each Sunday thereafter until New Year's Day. The Chairman then opened the hearing to the public. Peter DeTrolio, owner of West Mansfield Variety, asked if there would be any charge. Chairman Tartufo said there was none last year and it would be the same this year. William Sarro, owner of Dubs' Liquors, asked the Board to consider the factor of competition if Mansfield says 'No' to Sunday openings and other cities and towns do permit stores to be open. Selectman Penney said he was opposed to liquor stores being open on Sundays. Mr. Sarro stated there are stores that are open now. Selectman Pasquale said he feels with the economy the way it is, we (the Board) has to help our merchants any way we can. * MOTION: To allow package stores to be open on Sundays as specified in the ABCC regulations. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 3 -1 Penney opposed 8. At this point, Selectman Colella brought up Barbara Bayon's comments and said he believes she would like to have an answer from the Board tonight. * MOTION: That this Board does not support Lego. Colella /Penney (seconded for discussion) Selectman Penney asked what form the opposition should take (i.e. the Board). Selectman Colella said he wants a letter sent to the appropriate source /Executive Office of Economic Affairs. Select- man Penney said he has always been opposed. Chairman Tartufo said he does not wish to be subjective; a vote should come from the full Board; the burden to gather data is upon the proposed developers. Selectman Penney said he does not think any more data is coming in. Selectman Pasquale said he agrees with Chairman Tartufo's opinion, and stated Brian Dacey, of the John Drew Company, is due before the Board November 18th. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 6 VOTED: 2 -2 Colella & Penney for Tartufo & Pasquale opposed to motion Selectman Colella then inquired as to whether the Board approved the addi- tion of 5,000 seats at the Great Woods Performing Arts Center. Chairman Tartufo advised it is in the license, and it is too late to reconsider the issue. * MOTION: To reconsider the vote in regard to the 5,000 seats of Great Woods expansion. Colella /Penney (seconded for discussion) Selectman Penney said it is like a signed contract. Selectman Colella said he would like to have Town Counsel's opinion. FAILED: 1 -2 Tartufo & Pasquale opposed Penney abstained 9. Industrial & Development Commission Survey Report Members of the IDC were present: Brian Smith, Anthony Melchiorri and Ken Parsons were present. Brian Smith distributed copies of the survey to each Selectmen which concerned downtown development. He said they had an 8% response, some of which was very informative and constructive. He then ad- dressed various aspects of the survey and responses. Selectman Pasquale complimented Brian for a good survey, then asked about how to go about getting an 'anchor store'. He also asked what can be done to promote store owners to clean up their store fronts. Chairman Tartufo outlined steps the Tom has taken to get the telephone company to install conduit underground when Main Street was dug up, includ- ing going through legislation. He mentioned the Downtown Advisory Commit- tee which is now replaced by the Chamber of Commerce, and added that signage still needs to be addressed. Ken Parsons said the IDC learned from the survey that people take a great pride in their town. Chairman Tartufo advised the IDC members they should endeavor to encourage industrial growth, stating the membership seems today more willing to work on projects for the downtown area. 10. Rick Canada /Motorola -Codex The Town Manager, Bill Williams, introduced Rick Canada who had impressed him when he heard him speak at another meeting regarding organizational goals and objectives. Rick spoke of three phases: Vision and entrepreneurship, performance and productivity; these need unity of purpose. Vision calls for strategy, j goals, task, supported by environment, culture, people. The Town Manager said Rick is willing to come back for discussion with the BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 7 Board about the Town's vision. Chairman Tartufo thanked Rick and said the Board might take the subject up in a workshop and ask him back for that. 11. Old Business a) The Town Manager explained two (2) Release Covenants for Lot 10 on Serena Allen Way. A letter from Attorney Richard Gelerman stated al- though the lot does not front on Bird Road and is not covered by the August 14, 1990 Agreement, counsel for the buyer of the lot has re- quested that the Board execute the releases; Dick Gelerman said he rec- ommends the Board do so. Discussion followed as some Board members questioned the necessity or advisability in signing. It was decided to table it until next week (Chairman Tartufo left the room for this topic). b) Selectmen had a copy of the Town Engineer's Memorandum concerning East Mansfield Sewer Project. East Street paving was completed today. Board members expressed concern about Stearns Avenue being closed for approxi- mately a week, which will cause quite a detour. The Town Manager re- ported an shorter alternate route could not be found. c) The Town Manager advised that the public hearing concerning the waste- water treatment plant NPDES permit will be held December 7th at 7:00 P.M. There will be a Camp Dresser & McKee representative present. d) Selectman Pasquale asked for a workshop with the Municipal Building Committee and Planning Board regarding action on the Park Rota School. Chairman Tartufo said he just wants them asked to discuss it at one of their meetings. e) Selectman Pasquale thanked everybody who participated in the "Together We Can" forum last week. Chairman Tartufo pointed out there were par- ents, staff, police, School Department staff all there. He said Town staff should be commended. f) Selectman Pasquale asked for a workshop for policy decisions for the budget. Tuesday, November 17th at 6:30 P.M. was set. 12. New Business a) Chairman Tartufo mentioned boards and committees, mentioned each member's name and those whose term will expire, and encouraged anyone interested in becoming involved in Tom business to apply. b) Selectman Pasquale referred to Treasurer, Joan Cutillo's Memorandum regarding health insurance costs. She advised there will be a "serious shortfall in the appropriation for health insurance in the approximate amount of $135,000.00 "which she goes on to explain. Selectman Pasquale said this problem needs to be resolved, and asked that a copy of Joan's BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( OCTOBER 28, 1992 PAGE 8 Memo be sent to the Finance Committee and the School Committee. Chair- man Tartufo stated he would like the Finance Committee to address it first. c) Chairman Tartufo mentioned that an 'open space plan' was developed but nothing has been decided as to how to use it. He would like signs put up designating open space and conservation land. He then named areas that have been improved: The 'Uncommon Commons' project started by the Chamber of Commerce; Fulton Pond by the Lions Club; Little League fields; Mill Street bridge. He went on to say he would like a list of projects done and one of projects that need to be done, and suggested civic groups to work on the various projects. d) Chairman Tartufo pointed out the VOTE NOVEMBER 3rd sign on the front of the meeting table, which the Town Manager said Betty Amicone, in the Engineering Department, had done. 13. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:15 P.M.). Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: X;Ieft Date signed