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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 11-18-1992BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA November 18, 1992 1. 7:00 P.M. Review of Correspondence 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Salute the Flag b) Minutes of Nov. 4, 1992 c) Warrants #21 & #22 d) Licenses & Permits e) Correspondence 3. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 4. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing /New England Telephone 5. 8:15 P.M. LegoWorld /John Drew Co. Presentation 6. Old Business a) Town Manager - Select NPDES Public Hearing Date b) Selectmen 7. New Business a) Town Manager b) Selectmen Planning Bd. Permit Filing Fee Request 8. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1992 92 DEC " N' 2� 96 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Robinson, Colella, R�squal`e,!TpWiflKanager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Tartufo announced a road race for Erin Havey who has leukemia. The race is to raise money for a bone marrow transplant and is being spon- sored by Officer Tom McQuire. Chairman Tartufo said any help /contributions will be greatly appreciated. * 2. MOTION: To appoint Selectman Pasquale as Acting Clerk for tonight. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 3. Minutes of November 4. 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of November 4, 1992. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 Robinson abstained 4. Warrant #21 and * MOTION: To approve Warrant #21 in the amount of $669,943.93, dated November 10, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $410,283.25 School Lunch - 9,039.67 Special Revenue - 26,993.41 Capital Projects - 129,787.88 Sewer Expense - 14,313.98 Water Expense - 19,322.59 Electric Enterprise - 60,203.15 Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #22 in the amount of $2,806,779.73, dated November 17, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $1,329,549.13 School Lunch - 7,518.44 Special Revenue - 26,743.85 Capital Projects - 191,599.18 Sewer Expense - 25,335.77 Water Expense - 8,499.85 Electric Enterprise - 1.217,533.51 Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 5. Licenses & Permits a) Application for package stores to be open on the following Sundays, 12 Noon until 11:00 P.M.: November 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20, 27, 1992. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 2 Peter DeTrolio, Jr. d /b /a WEST MANSFIELD VARIETY Ralph E. Cain, Jr. d /b /a VILLA LIQUORS, INC. * MOTION: To approve. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 6. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from Public Affairs Manager, Bay State Gas Co., re: Increase in rates. b) Letter to the Board from Secretary of State, Michael Connolly, re: Public commendation for Town Clerks and State Election Officers for a "virtually flawless effort" during the 1992 election cycle. c) Memorandum to the Board from Acting Chairman of Planning Board, Michael Cadden, re: Special Permit Filing Fees. - This was postponed until the next meeting. d) Copy of Minutes on October 13, 1992 Public Hearing for Proposed Sewer Connection Regulation. e) Copy of Municipal Law Newsletter from Office of the Attorney General, Scott Harshbarger. f) Letter of resignation from Chuck Joseph /Finance Committee, effective Nov. 6, 1992. * MOTION: To accept the resignation. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 Selectman Pasquale stated Chuck was an integral part of the Finance Committee when he (Joe Pasquale) was a member. It is with deep regret that the resignation is accepted. He asked that a letter be sent to him. g) Copy of letter to Director Raul Silva, Office of Dam Safety, Dept. of Environmental Affairs, from Senator Keating, re: Several dams on Mill Pond in Mansfield. h) Copy of letter to Dept. of Environmental Protection from GEI Consultants, Inc., re: Compo Chemical Co., Inc. progress report. i) Copy of letter to Susan R. Brown from Town Counsel, Bob Mangiaratti, re: Otis Street, Lot 226, Map 3. j) Letter to the Board from Conservation Commission member, Paul O'Neill, advising that he will not seek re- appointment to the Commission. Chairman Tartufo asked to have the letter read, then stated Paul had made worthwhile contributions to the Town. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 3 k) Letter to the Board from Forester, Thomas E. Sullivan, of the New Eng- land Power Service, re: Scheduled Vegetation Management treatments on rights -of -way which pass through the Town of Mansfield. 1) Copy of MMA ACTION re: Senate Delays Consideration of Override of Governor's Veto of Section 367, "The Mara Bill ". m) Letter to the Board from Mo Prasad, Chairman of Cable Advisory Commit- tee, re: License Renewal Proceedings and need for a public hearing. The letter was read and Chairman Tartufo advised that negotiations need to be completed within 90 days. Selectman Pasquale explained that the Board of Selectmen had requested an offer in February 1991, and the re- quest was repeated August 1992. He advised that both Mo Prasad and Atty. Howard Horton have done an exemplary job. * MOTION: To have a hearing on December 2, 1992 at 8:00 P.M. Any cost incurred within the 90 day period will be deferred to Cable Vision. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 n) Thirty two (32) letters of Opposition to LegoWorld. 7. Public Hearing /New England Telephone A New England Telephone engineer was present to explain that Petition No. 92 -10 was to lay underground conduits and manholes under certain locations on Maple Street, Bird Road and Winter Street. This is to alleviate the problem with a pole in the middle of Bird Road. Petition No. 92 -11A and 11B was to lay underground conduits and manholes at the intersecting way of West Street and Hampshire Street. This is to remove their wires from the poles and go underground until the other side of the bridge. * MOTION: To approve Petition Nos. 92 -10 and 92 -11A and 11B. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 8. Questions and Comments u%ilr 9. LegoWorld /John Drew Co. Presentation Chairman Tartufo opened the meeting and introduced Brian Dacey of the John Drew Company. Brian Dacey said they are still in the preliminary stage, then reviewed what the next steps are should this site be decided upon. He distributed a sheet listing Accomplishments and Future Actions, and also distributed a sheet covering the proposed Rt. 140 access road and inter- change. He introduced Doug Prentice of Bruce Campbell & Associates, who BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ! NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 4 reviewed the Rt. 140 diagram, advising it would be a 4 -lane road. Rayna Ruben, of John Drew Co. explained the 12 -18 month permit processes. Selectman Colella asked about the conservation land if LegoWorld does not come here, stating he believes the John Drew Co. has used the conservation land as a key for this project. Brian said if Lego does not come, then the conservation land is not promised. Selectman Pasquale asked if the two towns will be involved in the MEPA investigation. Brian and Rayna said there will be a "scoping" process for involvement. Brian mentioned that a comparison of LegoWorld coming to this site versus Orlando or Anaheim is ludicrous, and John Drew Co. will supply a list of similar parks. Chairman Tartufo reviewed the letter written to Brian Dacey, by the Town Manager, dated April 7, 1992, asking for more definitive information con- cerning LegoWorld. He then introduced Representative Phil Travis, who said he felt the idea of a traffic light at the Rt. 495 and Rt. 140 appalled him. He advised he has worked on traffic and roadways and he wants to see Lego happen, but correctly. He is disappointed with what he has heard to- night. Tom McShane, Undersecretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, said the MEPA process is within his office, and stated he is a resident of Mansfield. He said he had the opportunity to visit LegoLand in Denmark this summer and offered some of his impressions; he said generally it was a very positive experience. He stated his office wants the roads into and in the park to minimize wetlands impact. Joe Donovan of the Governor's Office of Environmental Affairs stated they were enthusiastic in pursuing LegoWorld because it is an attractive asset for the State. Returning to the April 7th letter, Chairman Tartufo stated money will be needed to provide water to the site; both towns have water. An important issue is means for addressing proposals which could develop. The noise and air quality issues have not been addressed. The communities, LegoWorld and State must work together. Chairman Tartufo then opened the meeting to people in the audience. Concerns expressed were for the "jug handle" design for Rt. 140; noise from Rt. 495; someone expressed concern for increase in crime, and mentioned that children like to go into the woods. There was an inquiry about Lego building a hotel; that is not expected. Heather Graf, member of the Town of Norton opposition, asked about an access road, other than Rt. 140. Brian Dacey said there would be an emergency access road from the park to Rt. 140. One participant asked what empowers the Governor to promise free land and build an access road. Joe Donovan said the Governor has a strong commitment to economic growth in the State. the State does not own the land; Bay Bank is negotiating with LegoWorld. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1992 PAGE 5 Karl Clemmey asked about privately owned land where the slip ramp is being considered; will those owners be allowed to use that ramp? Someone mentioned there were still no figures regarding police, fire, water, trash. Mr. Stefanelli addressed the "hidden agenda" at time of the Great Woods Performing Arts Center expansion, then Lego comes up; what about the "hidden agenda" after Lego? He then inquired about where water would come from. Brian Dacey said the site developer would fund the development for a new well. The Town Manager thanked Tom McShane for coming tonight, Joe Donovan for supplying some new information, and Brian Dacey for attempting to address some of the concerns. He said we must continue the commitment. Chairman Tartufo thanked everyone for coming and ended saying "Hopefully, we will make the right choice. 10. Old & New Business a) Selectman Colella reported he had talked with Bill Morton. What Bill Morton wants is a limit to the 22 shooting range, no Sunday shooting, knock off the 100 yard range. Chairman Tartufo said the Town Manager is gathering some information. b) Selectman Colella advised DeGirolamo is designing a plaque for the North End sign he proposed. c) Selectman Robinson reported the first Saturday in December will be for Senior Citizen's leaf pick -up. Anyone wishing to take advantage of this service should call the Council -on -Aging with their name, address and phone number. d) Chairman Tartufo advised that the Light Commissioners discussed the issue of an allocation for a cogeneration facility at Merckens Choco- late. John Larch, Manager of Mansfield Light Department is to act as a participant for the Department of Environmental Protection hearing. e) Chairman Tartufo announced there will be no Selectmen meeting next Wednesday, November 25th. 11. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:25 P.M.). Pasquale / Colella VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: _//�. 4!" � (;7 / �2 /9,) Clerk C, Date signed