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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 2-12-1992BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1992 �p<'0 Al PRESENT: Chairman Sarro; Selectmen Robinson, Colella, T Jown iHanager ,.FTja 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. and immediately polled to go into Executive Session to discuss possible litigation, then to come out to open session. 2. Open session was called to order at 7:55 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Sarro announced that Selectman Pasquale is on vacation and Select- man Tartufo will act as Clerk. 3. Minutes of February 5, 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of February 5, 1992. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 4. Warrant #34 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #34 in the amount of $1,557,703.99, dated February 11, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $1,277,739.86 School Lunch - 6,061.35 Special Revenue - 14,314.54 Capital Projects - 56,071.86 Sewer Expense - 12,136.31 Water Expense - 29,068.38 Electric Enterprise - 162,311.69 Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 5. Selectman Robinson asked to take a minute to announce Cub Pack #7 was at- tending the meeting tonight, under the direction of Mr. Bond. He asked the Town Manager to say a few words about municipal government, which he did, explaining that the Board of Selectmen meeting is a representative democracy. He explained the procedures of the Board and himself, as Town Manager; then encouraged everyone to become involved in Town business. 6. Licenses & Permits a) Application for Live Entertainment /Weekdays Only by George Terrill d /b /a Roscoe's Cafe, 263 N. Main Street. * MOTION: To approve the Live Entertainment application. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 b) Application for a Vendor License by Michael Brooks d /b /a New England Flower Outlet at Honey Dew Donuts, Rt. 106; he had letter of permission ( to conduct his business there from Gary P. Eagan. * MOTION: To approve the Vendor License. Tartufo /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1992 PAGE 2 c) Two (2) applications for Common Victuallers licenses: - Renewal for Cousin's Pizza & Subs, 660 East Street - New application by Bob Tsapanidis d /b /a Classic Pizza, 242 Chauncy Street. * MOTION: To approve the two Common Victuallers licenses. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 3 -0 (Sarro out of room for this) 7. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from Town of Foxboro Chairman Lanza of Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners re: Foxfield Plaza Sewage Capacity Increase. - The Town Manager will report on recommendation at next week's meeting b) Notice of Mass. Dept. of Public Utilities public hearing re: Bay State Gas Co. c) Letter to the Board from Supt. Richard Warren re: School Committee vote to convey Park Row School to the Town on or about July 1, 1992. d) Abutters notice of public hearing February 26, 1992 for a New England Telephone /Mansfield Electric pole location on Franklin Street. e) Copy of Tri -Town Chamber of Commerce February Events Notice. f) Memorandum to the Board from Chairman of the Planning Board re: Increase of Special Permit filing fees. - The Town Manager recommended approving the fee increase - Selectman Tartufo observed that the Planning Board was not unanimous and said he would like an explanation as to why. The Town Manager said the Planning Board will be meeting with the Selectmen next week. Chair- man Sarro asked that any other boards or committees also meet with the Selectmen next week if they have fee changes. 8. Rory Fallon /Waste Systems Each Selectman had a copy of a letter from Rory Fallon concerning the white goodssituation which he was to discuss; Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, was also present. The Town Manager reported that he and Bob Swanson had asked Rory Fallon if Waste Systems would take over operation of the recycling park. Rory said that is not a service they perform. He explained recycling is of commodities and, therefore, prices change. There are two ways to recycle: curb side or depot. Approximately 85% of communities will use the curb side system; the depot system is confusing and difficult to control and often results in a town paying to have the materials removed rather than selling them. Newsprint and plastics market are not going well now; towns have to be willing to pay for the service. He said right now is not the time to get involved with recycling plastics, and at present they are transporting Mans- field's glass at no charge. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1992 PAGE 3 Selectman Tartufo inquired about white goods (stoves, refrigerators, washers, dryers, etc.). Waste Systems will reduce its white goods collection fee by $10,000 on an annual basis, and will pick up quarterly. They reserve the right to look at the situation again in July 1992 when a proposed Federal regulation may become law regarding removal of 'CFC' units, which are con- sidered hazardous waste. Discussion then turned to the fact that resdients from other communities are using our park, also commercial companies. Board members felt it would be worthwhile to devise a car sticker system for use of the park. 9. Questions & Comments a) Karl Clemmey referred to his comments at last week's meeting concerning Town recreation land. He had maps and reported there are some 183 acres which he reviewed in various areas of the town. Karl said he would clear, stump and rake any parcel which the Town could use for recreation other than land in the industrial park. Selectman Tartufo said a five acre parcel would not do it, and many of the other areas Karl had pointed out were not adequate, they have been investigated; some of them are wet. 10. Old Business a) East Mansfield Sewer Update - Town Engineer /DPW Director, Bob Swanson, was present and reported the bids are out. Rather than give bidders an alternative, staff decided because of health reasons, the bids should specify the main interceptor be in and ready, from the Norton line to the complexes, by November 30, 1992. He said there are septic problems at the complexes. (Selectman Tartufo left the room for this discussion). b) Water Capital Project Funding - Each Board member had been given a re- port covering increase of water rates for installation of the KOH sys- tems to three wells, one for each of the next three years.(KOH system is for potassium hydroxide conversion). The Town Manager recommended going with the 1993 rate increase for Cate Springs. * MOTION: To approve the rate increase as recommended by the Town Manager. Tartufo /Robinson Bob Swanson again emphasized doing one well each year. VOTED: 3 -1 Robinson opposed c) Wastewater dechlorination funding - The Town Manager briefly reviewed the information supplied last week in which it was advised that the cost should be in the Wastewater Operations budget so that the other commun- ities and septage users share it; two options were presented. * MOTION: To accept recommendation of Option 1, increase of septage rates. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 12, 1992 PAGE 4 d) Municipal Budget FY -93 Status Report - Each Board member had been given a copy of a budget with reductions equalling $204,300 for a level funded budget. The Town Manager reviewed it briefly, explaining it will not' include any new employees, and what he has done is contrary to what he stated in his letter with the original proposed budget which supported an override. He said he will meet with the Finance Committee this Sat- urday morning. e) The Town Manager advised he had written a letter to AMTRAK President Graham Claytor concerning the Board's strong feeling for AMTRAK's respon- sibility for safety issues related to rail travel in Mansfield. The Town Manager also reported the MBTA is working on plans to put up some fencing. f) Chairman Sarro announced he had reviewed each Board member's evalua- tion with the Town Manager today. Next Tuesday the Board will meet with the Town Manager to discuss the evaluation. 11. New Business a) Selectman Tartufo stated he would like interested people, the Recrea- tion Commission and the Conservation and Environmental Planner, Dick Lewis, to become involved in researching sites mentioned for recrea- tional purposes. Also a study of the number of people who would parti- cipate in recreational programs in town, various sports and fields avail- able. The Recreation Commission should take charge. He mentioned mak- ing a survey of businesses which could use recreational facilities and, perhaps, would contribute. MOTION: To make a study of all sites, comment on each location, size and availability, as well as number of people participating in recreation programs, and review all vacant parcels of Town - owned and private owned lands as potential sites for recrea- tion use. Tartufo /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 * b) MOTION: To approve the Executive Minutes, as listed, from August 21, 1981 through December 12, 1990. Robinson /Tartufo VOTED: 4 -0 12. Adjournment MOTION: To adjourn (at 10:00 P.M.). Colella /Tartufo VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: 1 rk Date signed BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES APPROVED FEBRUARY 12, 1992 August 26, 1981 October 7, 1981 November 4, 1981 June 23, 1982 August 11, 1982 November 17, 1982 December 22, 1982 February 23, 1983 June 1, 1983 July 6, 1983 October 26, 1983 December 7, 1983 February 22, 1984 March 7, 1984 June 20, 1984 September 19, 1984 December 5, 1984 December 12, 1984 March 27, 1985 April 3, 1985 July 24, 1985 October 16, 1985 October 9, 1985 February 19, 1986 April 9, 1986 April 16, 1986 May 21, 1986 July 2, 1986 August 14, 1986 August 27, 1986 September 19, 1986 January 14, 1987 February 18, 1987 March 4, 1987 March 11, 1987 April 1, 1987 April 8, 1987 April 12, 1987 April 15, 1987 April 22, 1987 April 22, 1987 May 6, 1987 May 20, 1987 May 20, 1987 May 20, 1987 June 3, 1987 June 3, 1987 July 29, 1987 August 26, 1987 September 2, 1987 September 9, 1987 September 14, 1987 September 16, 1987 September 23, 1987 October 7, 1987 October 21, 1987 October 28, 1987 November 4, 1987 November 24, 1987 December 2, 1987:' December 16, 1987 December 30, 1987 January 13, 1988 February 10, 1988 March 2, 1988 March 30, 1988 April 26, 1988 July 27, 1988 September 28, 1988 October 12, 1988 October 19, 1988 October 26, 1988 November 16, 1988 November 30, 1988 December 12, 1988 January 4, 1989 February 1, 1989 February 8, 1989 February 22, 1989 March 1, 1989 March 8, 1989 March 15, 1989 April 5, 1989 July 5, 1989 August 22, 1989 August 22, 1989 October 4, 1989 November 13, 1989 November 20, 1989 November 27, 1989 December 11, 1989 BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES APPROVED FEBRUARY 12, 1992 February 21, 1990 March 7, 1990 April 18, 1990 April 4, 1990 April 25, 1990 May 23, 1990 May 30, 1990 June 13, 1990 July 11, 1990 August 22, 1990 September 19, 1990 September 26, 1990 October 3, 1990 October 3, 1990 October 10, 1990 October 17, 1990 October 31, 1990 November 28, 1990 December 12, 1990