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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-11-1992BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 11, 1992 92 h A R 20 3: 0l, i Cl PRESENT: Chairman Sarro; Selectmen Tartufo, Pasggalpe :C,ol' o inson; Town Manager, William F. Williams �'" , 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:38 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Sarro then announced that the Chairman of the Finance Committee, Philip Smith, would like to say a few words. Phil stated the numbers for the budget were not yet final, but they hope to have them within the next two weeks. His committee is trying to make the budget level funded and put a sum of money into the Capital Improvements fund; they do not want to see the infrastructure collapse. He said his committee met with the School Committee Monday night, and the School Committee is considering teacher salary deferrals. The Finance Committee presented them with a preliminary number which would require an override of approximately $90,000; an override may be necessary to maintain existing services. Chairman Sarro asked him to explain the teacher salary deferral and what it would do to taxes; one thing it means is that partial payment of sal- aries is just put off until next year. Phil said the FinCom has not made a decision on this, but they expect revenues to only grow 3 -4% over the next few years. Selectman Pasquale asked what the increase is for the municipal budget - 1 %; for the School budget - approximately 5 + %. He then pointed out what the auditors stated when they met with the Selectmen - "Mansfield has to learn to live within its budget ". Phil Smith said he understands the School Committee is looking at a level funded budget. 2. Minutes of March 4, 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of March 4, 1992. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 3. Warrant #38 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #38 in the amount of $2,625,022.68, dated March 10, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $1,231,974.40 School Lunch - 18,839.74 Special Revenue - 45,609.69 Capital Projects - 21,733.15 Sewer Expense - 10,562.12 Water Expense - 7,371.97 Electric Enterprise - 1,288,931.61 Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( MARCH 11, 1992 PAGE 2 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for a Weekday Music Machine license by Charles L. Sheehan, d /b /a Stefano's Sandwich Shop, 30 Chauncy Street. Mr. Sheehan was present to explain that his agreement with the former owner (d /b /a Marcello's Sandwich Shop) allows him to use the Marcello's name for six months. * MOTION: To approve the license. Tartufo /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 b) Transfer Request #5 in the amount of $6,000.00 for Selectmen Legal Expenses. * MOTION: To approve the Transfer Request. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 5. Correspondence a) Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Self Help, Inc. Head Start Director, Patricia Foley, re: Possibility of obtaining another class- room. The Town Manager's reply is attached; also a letter written to Bob Gurek, School Business Manager, and his Memo to Supt. Warren. b) Invitation to visit the Attleboro Area Youth & Family Services, Inc. new site, Hillside Adult Day Health Center, 50 Walton Street, March 18th, with Buffet, 5 -7 P.M. c) Memorandum to "Governing Bodies ", etc. from the Suburban Coalition Steering Committee re: 1992 Position Paper & Related Issues. d) Notice to All Licensing Commissioners /Selectmen, from Mass. Package Stores Association, Inc., re: Safe liquor sales training program - Techniques of Alcohol Management. e) Copy of Proposed District Boundaries for mission from Office of the Secretary of f) Letter to the Board from Richard Morse, 581 Elm Street, re: Activities taking place on his property and Town -owned property. - The Clerk read the letter. Selectman Tartufo asked for a report from the Police Department as to reports received (names, dates, etc.) and what they have done. Selectman Pasquale asked the Town Manager to address the issue of the street sweeper. Selectman Colella asked that the Police swing by the area from time to time. g) Letter to the Board from Supt. Doug Maxwell, Municipal Electric Dept. re: Waiver of filing fee for a public hearing for Scenic Roads. * MOTION: To wave the $150.00 filing fee. Pasquale / Tartufo VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SEELCTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 11, 1992 PAGE 3 h) Notice of public hearing for Foxboro Park, Inc. improvements, etc. 6. Questions & Comments 50 M, 7. public Hearing /Street Acceptances Shaun Burke, Director of Planning & Development, and Dan Clifford, Subdi- vision Inspector were present. Selectman Tartufo left the room for this hearing. Shaun Burke said there were 21 streets; the Clerk read the cover letter for each street at the beginning, then each street was read separately, and voted separately, as follows: Balcom Ridge I - Claire Avenue Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 - South White Pine Lane Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 - North White Pine Lane Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 - Hickory Terrace Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 Cabot Business - Hampden Road Colella /Robinson Park VOTED: 4 -0 - Middlesex Road Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 - Norfolk Road Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 Conrod Acres - Conrod Court Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 Dei /Blandori - Perkins Ave. /Webster Colella /Robinson Street Extension VOTED: 4 -0 East Estates - Jason Lane Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 Eastbrook - Eastbrook Road Robinson /Colella Estates VOTED: 4 -0 - Marjac Way Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 Forest Park - Windsor Place Colella /Robinson (North Park) VOTED: 4 -0 - Victoria Lane Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 - York Road Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 Hidden Estates - Hidden Lane Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 Northridge - Northridge Road Robinson /Colella Estates VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 11, 1992 PAGE 4 Trowbridge - Trowbridge Lane MOTION: To accept under the Woods (Dan Clifford stated guidance of Dan Clif- the contractor has ford; if not finished alot of work to do & it will be withdrawn. is working on it) Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 Van Gemert - Van Gemert Drive Colella /Robinson Estates VOTED: 4 -0 Van Koert - Helena Circle Colella /Robinson Farms VOTED: 4 -0 - Potash Road Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 8. Bruce Montgomery /Great Woods Licenses Bruce Montgomery was present for renewal of the Great Woods Entertainment licenses; 7 -day and Sunday license. Selectman Tartufo referred to the Environmental Impact Report, saying he questions whether points brought up in the report were incorporated in the Town's Rules and Regulations for the Entertainment License; he pro- ceeded to mention a few. He said he also questions if there would be any increase in monitors for the increased seating; Bruce advised there would be no change, the sound wall should cause noise to go down. Selectman Tartufo said he wants residents to know how complaints should be made, to whom, when, etc. Selectman Pasquale asked for weekly reports on sound and complaints. He also expressed a desire for a more balanced program (less 'pop' groups). He then asked Bruce to mention things Great Woods has done for the town; hazardous waste days, high school graduation, use for parking lot for the balloon festival last Fall, etc. Selectman Pasquale said Great Woods causes some problems but overall they have done many things for the inter- est of the townspeople, groups, activities, etc. Chairman Sarro told Bruce he had done a great job. MOTION: To approve the licenses with the Rules and Regulations changes as discussed. Pasquale / Tartufo VOTED: 5 -0 9. Old Business a) Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, Assistant Engineer, Dave Archard, and Craig Martin of Beta Engineering were present for discussion of the winning contractor for the East Mansfield Sewer. Craig said he felt the prices are excellent and outlined the procedure used for approving MPF as a suitable low bidder. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 11, 1992 PAGE 5 The Town Manager asked the Board to authorize him to issue a Purchase Order for the contract with MPF, and he advised Board members that the betterment figure should have been $2,402. MOTION: To authorize the Town Manager to offer the contractor as pre- scribed. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 (Tartufo not present) The Town Manager then asked the Board to approve the cost of a separate agreement for construction /inspection services in the amount of $300,000. MOTION: To approve the separate agreement. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 (Tartufo not present) The Town Manager advised he does not have the $250,000 from the MHFA yet. John Keith will meet with Bill (Town Manager) soon. Bob Swanson said he is very busy, but the Mansfield Manor (severing) is to receive a high priority to be completed. b) The Town Manager reviewed a Memorandum from Jerry St. Hilaire, Water Operations Manager regarding a change in rate structure for water bill- ing from 1,000 cubic feet per unit to 100 cubic feet per unit. This would not cause a noticeable change in billing amounts to customers. MOTION: To approve the billing unit change as proposed. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 c) The Town Manager advised he is attempting to have an agreement drawn up by Town Counsel between the Town of Mansfield and Tri -Town Chamber of Commerce. It would emcompass accepting a gift of various plants and flowers and permit a landscaper, hired by the Chamber, to maintain property owned and controled solely by the Town. The agreement should contain liability insurance and indemnify the Town from all risks re- lated to the activity. The Town Manager asked the Board if it objects to such a policy; the Board said O.K. d) Chairman Sarro said he wanted to address something which has bothered him for the past month. He has been disturbed by the way his brother has been treated as well as the Fire Department by the newspapers and school administration. He said nothing has been mentioned about the safety of the children which the Fire Department has been interested in protecting. He then had the Clerk read a letter from the State Fire Marshall to the Editor of the Sun Chronicle which supported the concerns and action of Mansfield's Fire Department. Chairman Sarro commented on a February 4th meeting with School officials and the architect when they contested the 20% regulation. He said he feels they do not under- stand fire safety. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 11, 1992 PAGE 6 10. New Business a) The Town Manager advised that a Special Town Meeting Within the Annual Town Meeting is needed to cover certain issues, such as payment of prior year's bills, transfers within the FY -92 budget, and technical articles necessary for the East Mansfield sewer project. * MOTION: To approve the Special Within the Annual Town Meeting. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 b) The Town Manager reported on his experience on Radio Station WARA this morning. He said he would like to find volunteers for the next pro- gram, which they plan for every other week. c) Selectman Pasquale reported he attended a meeting with 5th grade stu- dents and was impressed with the program, a community program called "Together We Can ". He suggested it could include a program for drugs and alcohol. It is run by Judy Stone and she needs volunteers; her phone number is 339 -6897. d) Selectman Pasquale then mentioned an article in the Mansfield News about a child being thrown into a dumpster because she refused to use drugs. Selectman Pasquale asked the Town Manager to,have the police check into what happened and contact the owner of the project where it happened (Mr. Keith). e) Selectman Pasquale suggested that the telephone at the downtown park- ing lot be made to only accept out -going calls, no in- coming, as residents in the area are noticing groups gathering, making calls, etc. 11. Selectman Robinson said his and Chairman Sarro's terms are coming to an end. He wanted to say it has been a pleasure working with the Board mem- bers and the Town Manager and thanked the people who displayed trust in him by electing him. He said regardless of what happens in the elec- tion, he will continue to work at the Mansfield Green. Chairman Sarro said he is leaving as he chose not to run for re- election. He thanked the people for voting him in and said he would have liked to have done more. He thinks the Town has a real winner in the present Town Manager; he is good for this town and has done a tremendous job this year. He mentioned the secretary has been a "back bone handling licenses" and working for the Board. Selectman Tartufo then presented Chairman Sarro with a plaque followed by a few words concerning people probably don't appreciate what a Select- man goes through. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 11, 1992 PAGE 7 12. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 10:00 P.M.) Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: 1 elrk Date signed