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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-6-1992EIVED BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 1992 92 HAY I L, Pri 3: 56 i`iI�'t;S 1'.LD . PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Pasquale, Colella, 40p,i 66rC;iik'ertiQ, Town Manager, Bill Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of April 29, 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of April 29, 1992. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 3. Warrant #46 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #46 in the amount of $1,138,184.89, dated May 5, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $1,015,825.05 School Lunch - 3,897.79 Special Revenue - 12,424.32 Capital Projects - 1,350.00 Sewer Expense - 20,557.67 Water Expense - 8,499.28 Electric Enterprise - 54,620.64 Trust - 21,010.14 Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for renewal of a Junk Dealer License by Cal Vizedom d /b /a Frog Hollow Antiques, 82 Stearns Ave. * MOTION: To approve the license. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 b) Transfer Request #7 in the amount of $7,000 for Assessors' office/ field work /assessment services. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #7. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 5. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from Motorola Codex Corp. re: Permission to hang a banner for their Health Fair. * MOTION: To approve. Robinson / Colella VOTED: 5 -0 Chairman Tartufo stated there is a need to coordinate requests of this type to the Board or Town Manager. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 1992 PAGE 2 b) Letter to the Board from Barbara D. Bayon, 428 S. Main Street, re: Request for follow up of last week's LegoWorld meeting. - Mrs. Bayon was in the audience and Chairman Tartufo advised her that there is a charge for copies, so the material she wants cannot be sent to a Post Office box, as she had indicated. c) Letter to the Board from Wendy J. Cummings, Secretary of American Legion Auxilary, re: Permission to solicit donations May 20 -30, 1992. * MOTION: To approve the request. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 d) Letter to the Board from SRPEDD Chairman DeCarlo re: Appointment of a representative for the Commission. - Selectman Robinson said he will attend when he can. e) Copy of letter from Project Manager of GEI Consultants, Inc. to Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection re: Compo Chemical Co., Inc. f) Letter to the Board from Project Manager Cogliano, Mass. Division of Capital Planning & Operations re: Public Hearing in Town Hall June 15th at 10:00 A.M. to discuss reuse restrictions that may be placed ( on three parcels of surplus state owned land. g) Letter and copy of Cablevision Industries Forms 200, 300, and 400 for the period ending December 31, 1991. h) Copy of a Recycling Update from Millis Used Auto Parts, Inca i) Six (6) letters in opposition to Lego World from: Andrew Barr, 24 Spring Street Doris & Joseph Paiva, 285 Willow Street Larry Bowdish, 280 Hope Street Charlene Ann McNeil, 333 Mill Street Hubert & Verna Buote, 15 Bellview Drive Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Kamens, 18 Claire Ave. j) Notice from Tufts University re: Environmental Leadership Training Institute July 6 -10, 1992. k) Invitation to attend the Northern Bristol - Norfolk Chapter's 1992 Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony, May 26, 1992. 6. Selectman Colella inquired as to whether the Board is planning to make a commitment regarding Lego; he feels the townspeople don't know how the Board stands regarding it. Chairman Tartufo said he wants more informa- tion. Selectman Pasquale said so far the Board has heard nothing more than a preliminary hearing; it is much too early to form an opinion. Selectman Colella said he is opposed to it, and Selectman Penney said * BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 1992 PAGE 3 he is opposed to it based on the preliminary information the Board has received. Selectman Robinson and Chairman Tartufo said they want more facts. Selectman Penney said it is in a conceptual stage right now, but they expect 1.5 million people which will change the character of the entire town. He said he believes they are now in the decision making pro- cess, so why not give them the Town's opinion now. Chairman Tartufo men- tioned number of cars and people, the train station; he feels the Board does not know enough yet. Selectman Pasquale mentioned Home Rule creative taxing legislation which would bring revenue into Mansfield. Selectman Penney read the draft letter to Governor Weld as proposed by the Board; the Board approved it. MOTION: We do not support Lego World. Colella /Penney FAILED: 2 -3 Tartufo, Pasquale, Robinson opposed Chairman Tartufo stated his voting aginst it does not mean he is for it; Selectman Pasquale seconded that. Chairman Tartufo said before we make a final decision, he would like to see more facts. 7. Questions & Comments a) Ken Kamens, of Claire Ave., wanted to register concern for the expres- sion "concerned residents ", whereas the fact is they are opposed, he said. Mrs. Kamens spoke to the 'coalition' which will be at the Select- men meeting every week, if necessary; she said they are not going away. Another resident expressed concern for State commitments which do not materialize. Barbara Bayon, of 428 S. Main Street, asked for a timetable. Selectman Pasquale said he will continue to ask the Town Manager to pursue this, and if the Board does not receive any further information by June 3rd, he will request a letter go to Mr. Dacey and stated the Board will vote negatively on Lego World. The Town Manager reported Town Counsel will meet with the Mass. DPW tomorrow, and Mass. DPW will meet with Leonard Flynn, and Tom Counsel will be there. 8. Old Business a) 'Uncommon Commons' - The Town Manager reviewed the requests, particu- larly in connection with the May 30th Street Fair. The Board was will- ing for them to have one band; they are to be advised to check with the Board of Health concerning sidewalk sales and food merchant carts. * MOTION: To approve the requests with stipulations as mentioned by the Town Manager. Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 1992 PAGE 4 b) Mansfield Train Station - The Town Manager advised Shaun Burke, Bob Swanson, himself and Selectman Amos Robinson will serve on a committee to study the Mansfield train station traffic problems. The Town Manager said there is a need for a resident of Highland Ave. to be a member. c) Chairman Tartufo mentioned telephone service yesterday when the system was being changed over to Centrex. The Town Manager said it will be more cost efficient and cost effective. d) Town Engineer /DPW Director, Bob Swanson, was present to discuss Chapter 90 projects. He mentioned that the Mass. DPW must sign off on Chapter 90 expenditures and the time the process takes; he described the process projects must go through. The Town Manager suggested a letter be sent to the State requesting an examination of the process so that it does not delay the Town project scheduling. Bob reviewed the Balcom Road project. The Town Manager said he had heard from Senator Keating's office and they will address the need for funding for this. Bob said it will take a little while to receive the rendering of the Williams Street bridge; it will take about a week. The consultant has talked to Mass. DPW concerning it. Concerning the East Mansfield sewer project, Bob reported the construc- tion trailer was placed today, the paper work is completed and equipment is being delivered. The Town Manager inquired about notifying residents and asked for traffic plans and maps as has been done for the North Main Street project. Bob said every resident on the route will receive a letter asking for preferred location of sewer tie -in, etc. Selectman Penney brought up the Ware Street sidewalks and whether that project will be postponed until next week; he feels it is a treacher- ous area. Bob said he needs direction to get bids for construction to be completed this year. * MOTION: To direct the Town Manager and Engineer to move forward with the Ware Street sidewalk project so it can be done this sea- son. Penney /Robinson Bob said he can put pressure on Mass. DPW for quick ap- proval so that the project can be completed. Discussion fol- lowed covering funds for the project - Chapter 90, over -ride for Capital Improvement Projects. Bob said the State would require curbing; there must be a survey done. Selectman Penney withdrew his motion and asked Bob if he is putting the RFP together; the answer was 'yes'. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 1992 PAGE 5 * MOTION: To put together an RFP for the engineering involved with the Ware Street sidewalks. Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 Selectman Penney inquired about the Maple Street /Bird Road /Winter Street intersection. Bob advised it is being held up until developers do their work. e) Goals & Objectives - Chairman Tartufo felt it should be a workshop session during the summer schedule. f) East Mansfield Sevier Project - (Chairman Tartufo excused himself for this discussion). The Town Manager read a letter from Town Counsel concerning an Order of Taking for easements for this project. * MOTION: To adopt the Order of Taking. Robinson /Colella 9. Old Business - Selectmen VOTED: 4 -0 ( Tartufo out of room) a) Selectman Pasquale asked about an overall plan of needs for Town buildings, etc. over the next few years. b) Chairman Tartufo announced that Monday night there will be a call -in session on Cable TV concerning the May 18th Over -ride Election. 10. New Business a) The Town Manager advised that Thursday there will be a fact sheet regarding the over -ride which can be picked up at various locations; it cannot be distributed. It is to provide voters the date of elec- tion and purported impact of the override on them. The Town Manager addressed a reduction of forces in Planning and the DPW. The order is before us for a turning point and cross road. There are alot of dedi- cated people in town; the staff is dedicated, hard working and con- cerned. Chairman Tartufo said this is a decision of major proportion for the Town of Mansfield. b) The Town Manager mentioned the health insurance program and attempt to provide an ultimate program. There is an option for an indemnity type in January 1993. c) The Town Manager reported he had disucssed at his Management Team meetings a request for summer hours to be extended; he suggest exten- tion to November 30, 1992. Chairman Tartufo felt there are some times when hours might have to be extended. It was suggested staying open BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 6, 1992 PAGE 6 one night and closing another day for the afternoon. Chairman Tartufo suggested receiving a survey from the public when they come in to pay bills, etc. The Board directed the Town Manager to put together op- tional plans. d) The Town Manager suggested that under goals and objectives the Board consider meeting every other week, as well as in the summer, with possible workshops the other week. e) Selectman Pasquale asked for guidance from the Police Chief regarding warm weather and trouble spots which will develop; he wants police sug- gestions for handling such situations. 11. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 10:30 P.M.) Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk s /(�1'? "? Date signed