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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 5-27-1992RIE CF11. /L[) BOARD OF SELECTMEN I ''.'" m " ; ;LILLD MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 27, 1992 `� JUN —Is Pt`i 2: 33 17ii At` `_:J=TL PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Penney, Pasquale, Colella, ot`iinsldn�'11SL T T S Town Manager, Bill Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of May 20, 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of May 20, 1992. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 Pasquale abstained 3. Warrant #49 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #49 in the amount of $641,888.60, dated May 26, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $258,471.45 School Lunch - 4,436.01 Special Revenue - 9,296.24 Capital Projects - 139,987.43 Sewer Expense - 27,444.66 Water Expense - 10,500.71 Electric Enterprise - 191,752.10 Colella /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 4. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from Susan D. Johnson, Housing Services Coordinator, South Shore Housing, re: MHFA Low Interest Loans for residents of Mans- field and need for a designated rehab agency. - The Town Manager will refer this to the Planning Department b) Letter to the Board from Mayor, Judith H. Robbins, City of Attleboro, re: Expansion of their wastewater treatment plant. - Chairman Tartufo felt this could be worthwhile to look into. The Town Engineer will attend a meeting at Attleboro City Hall, June 3rd, and report back to the Board. C) Letter to Chairman of the Board from LEGO Systems, Inc., Joseph L. Manna, Director, New Ventures & Licensing re: Proposed Lego World Pro- ject. d) Letter to the Board from Margaret E. Flannery, Regent, Mansfield Chap- ter, Daughters of the American Revolution, re: Mansfield participation in the World War II Commemorative Community Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense. * MOTION: To appoint Selectman Amos Robinson to participate in the pro- gram. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 27, 1992 PAGE 2 e) Letter to the Board from David R. Lamborghini, 20 Angelina Lane, re: Opposition to Lego World. f) Letter to the Board from Mansfield Jaycees re: 10- Station Fitness Center, located between Memorial Park and the Mansfield Public Library; preparation of the site planned for Saturday, May 30th. g) Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Town Counsel re: The Keach Monument Trust Fund administration by the Town Manager. MOTION: To approve. Robinson /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 h) Letter to the Board from Barbara D. Bayon for the SAY NO TO LEGO Colaition re: Attendance at the Norton Board of Selectmen meeting for presentation of the Lego World Project. - This was read by the Clerk. i) Letter from Police Officer Tom McGuire re: Request for road race /walk Saturday, June 6, 1992 at 10:00 A.M. re: Benefit for Mike Burns, age 12 who has a rare form of bone cancer and is one of Officer McGuire's D.A.R.E. students. Chairman Tartufo said this was approved May 28th. Mike went into sur- gery today and he wished him the best. - Selectman Robinson said he will participate in the race /walk. - Chairman Tartufo said there could be 600 -700 people participating; Herb Fuller will contribute $3,000; many organizations are contrib- uting /participating. He asked for sponsors. 5. Questions & Comments a) Wayne Delano, 475 S. Main Street, referred to a Sun Chronicle article in the May 21, 1992 paper regarding Mansfield Support of Lego World. Chairman Tartufo answered that the Board of Selectmen has not issued a statement in support or not in support of Lego World to date. Select- man Penney said the vote taken was that the Board did not want to take a position at that time. The Research Study Group /Secondary Study Group should be formed within the next week to ten days he understood. He asked the Town Manager if he had received a copy of the letter from Gov. Weld to Lego World in Denmark (he has not). Chairman Tartufo read a letter he had received from Theresa Chabot, 18 Danielle Lane concerning Lego World, then stated he will not be intimi- dated or patronized. Selectman Pasquale said he also received a letter from Theresa and he has discussed the issue with Brian Dacey and Joe Donovan. He said he has also talked with Greg Cauldwell and Lennie Flynn, and he feels the Board is making slow progress. Both Senator BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 27, 1992 PAGE 3 Keating and Representative Hyland are working and talking with Gover- nor Weld regarding the 118 acres. He feels the Board made the right decision not to take a position. He said he feels the State would like to get the theme park here provided the Town wishes are answered. He has seen a decided improvement in communication, and we are making pro- gress. The Town is not willing to consider the 118 acres as a bargain- ing chip, and Board approval or non - approval will not determine whether or not Lego World is approved for this area. Barbara Bayon, a member of the Say No to Lego Coalition, stated she wants it known she is not 'Chairperson' of the coalition, there is none. Selectman Robinson said he received a call from Brian Dacey today re- garding Lego's concern for the environment. He also asked Theresa Chabot to give him the chance to make up his mind, referring to the similarities with his handling of recruiters. b) A resident from 101 Chilson Ave. advised that parking in the area of Vicino Buick is becoming a problem; they even park on the sidewalks and block driveways; they seem to be commuters. The Town Manager was asked to have the police check into this. c) Selectman Penney mentioned a Memorandum from the Town Manager concern- ing a meeting with Brian Dacey, of the John Drew Company and Town of Mansfield staff on June 1st; the Memo was addressed to Staff. 6. Special Town Meeting Chairman Tartufo emphasized the need for a quorum for the Special Town Meeting June 10, 1992, and reviewed the articles on the Warrant. 7. Cable TV License Selectman Pasquale reviewed the present status and reported he will meet with Attorney Horton to discuss an agreement to retain him as a consul- tant for the Cable License renewal. * MOTION: To request legal service of Town Counsel to review the agreement between the Town and Howard Horton Associates as consultant. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 8. Town Engineer a) Wastewater Management - Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, reviewed his Memor- andum to the Town Manager concerning 'Temporary Staffing at the Waste- water Treatment Plant', copy of which each Selectman had received. It reported Ken Hackett will be given day to day supervision of the plant; he has a Grade 7 Operator's License, has been an operator at the plant, and he and Jerry St. Hilaire feel Ken is capable of being in charge. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 27, 1992 PAGE 4 Bob commended Jerry St. Hilaire for the job he has done for the Town, and said Dave Archard will be put in charge of the Water Department, Ben Couture as assistant. b) Chapter 90 Projects - Bob Swanson reported the Balcom Street reclama- tion needs direction. To do the entire project as outlined would pro- ject the cost from $100,000 to $189,000. He feels instead of recon- structing the entire length, reconstruct 800 feet and overlay from Gil- bert Street will be sufficient. Reporting on the Copeland /West /School Street intersection, Bob reported it may be set back due to the Mass. DPW delay on approval. Bob reported the Gilbert Street bridge has been designed. Chairman Tartufo asked Bob if any of the listed projects have been sub- mitted to the Planning Board, which the Charter specifies is to be done. Bob said he will check with the Planning Board. Selectman Colella stated the Williams Street bridge is his main concern. The Town Manager said he had spoken to Senator Keating and Representa- tive Hyland today about this; they will get back to him. Chairman Tartufo commented on the fact that the Town now has two bridges out and this causes a public safety problem for the Town and residents. Discussion followed as to how to receive funding from the State. Selectman Pasquale suggested cutting the West /Copeland /School Streets project and asked Bob to report back to the Board as to prioritized projects and time line. MOTION: So moved. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 c) East Mansfield Sewer Project - Each Selectman had received copy of a Memorandum to the Town Manager from Bob Swanson covering an update on this project. Bob reviewed the information, reporting the project is progressing nicely and construction really going well. He said they met with the Conservation Commission yesterday to obtain permission to build a temporary road next to the Mill Street bridge; another meeting is scheduled for June 8th; however the contractor is now investigating other locations to dump fill. Selectman Pasquale asked for a time line schedule for this project as was done for the North Main Street project. 9. Old Business a) The Town Manager had proposed closing Thursday, July 2nd, at 12 Noon, with Friday, July 3rd a holiday as the State will consider Friday. Selectman Pasquale said he would rather see Town Hall close at 4:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 1st and be open regular hours Thursday, July 2nd. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 27, 1992 PAGE 5 * MOTION: To close Wednesday, July 1, at 4:00 P.M., open a full day Thursday, July 2, and Friday, July 3, a holiday. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -1 Colella opposed Selectman Robinson asked that this schedule be published in the news- papers. b) Selectman Pasquale asked about Fire Chief Sliney's health. Bill (Town Manager) advised that he is having a difficult time but doing as well as can be expected. He also said the Deputy Chief, Dick Bellavance, is doing an excellent job running the department. Board members wished Chief Sliney good health. c) Selectman Penney mentioned the Medigen of Mass., Inc. Environmental Notification Form report and it was suggested that an additional copy be secured to place in the Mansfield Library for those interested. d) Chairman Tartufo brought up the Mill Pond Dam reclamation and the $5,000 so appropriated. The Town Manager was asked to look into what, if anything, came of it. Chairman Tartufo expressed concern for the possibility of the dam breaking. 10. New Business a) Selectman Pasquale reported the Lions Club will be reporting on the wording for the Fulton Pond sign. b) Selectman Pasquale reminded everyone of the 'Uncommon Commons' activities scheduled for this Saturday. 11. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 10:15 P.M.). Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Ce k Da a si ned i