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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 6-17-1992i CF ,"E!) BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 92 JUL -5 A 11:22 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Robinson, Colella, Pmq alklliMn §y Town Manager 1. Executive Session The meeting was called to order and Board members were immediately pollec to go into Executive Session to discuss police security /personnel: 5 -0 2. The Open Meeting was called to order at 7:55 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Tartufo apologized for the delay in calling the meeting to order. 3. Recreation Dept. /Duck Race Nancy Antonucci, Recreation Dept. secretary, and Maryanne Penaro- Grady, member of the Recreation Commission, appeared to discuss the Recreation Department theme for the summer - "Duck into Mansfield" and mentioned the duck race scheduled for June 24th. Maryanne also mentioned other summer activities. Selectman Pasquale said the department has done a great job. Chairman Tartufo commended the Recreation Department for its programs and thanked Nancy and Maryanne for their dedication. 4. Public Hearing/ Extension of Joanna Drive (Chairman Tartufo and Selectman Penney left Selectman Pasquale chaired the hearing, and Hearing. Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, explained the p the dangerous exit from Old Maple Street to project requires a vote of the Selectmen to the work. the room for this hearing); read the Notice of Public ^oject as a correction for the new Maple Street. The approve the contractor to do William Morrison, 328 Maple Street, was present a few weeks ago and ad- dressed his concern about the issue at that time; he said the street needs new asphalt badly, and safety is also a factor. Pat Donovan, 308 Maple Street, agreed. Bob Swanson estimated a cost of $10- $15,000, and said he is not sure where the funds will come from. He agreed the road is in bad shape. Selectman Robinson expressed concern for the loss Pond for fishing; he was advised there would be no given up. Mr. Morrison said Beaumonts Pond is not part of the subdivision. * MOTION: To table and take it under advisement. >f access to Beaumonts reason for that to be Town property; it is Colella /Robinson VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 PAGE 2 5. Public Hearing /Huott -Baker Dog Complaint Jeff Collins, Dog Officer was present, as well as Leo Huott and Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Baker, 51 Lawndale Road. Mr. Huott thanked the Board for hearing the complaint, and said he has talked amicably to the Bakers. Mrs. Baker said the dog is never out for more than twenty minutes and Mr. Huott antagonizes the dog. She said other neighbors have not com- plained; this is a case of harrassment. Chairman Tartufo then gave each Selectman time to ask questions. Select- man Colella asked the Dog Officer for his opinion; Jeff said he has seen no indication that the dog is vicious; neither has he seen Mr. Huott har- rassing the dog. He went on to say the Bakers have tried everything, the dog is a young, spayed German Shepherd, and he can only say the dog is a nuisance. The police log shows calls made mornings, afternoons and even- ings. Mrs. Baker asked for certain hours the dog can be outside without harrass- ment. Mr. Huott mentioned debarking but said he would like to see removal of the dog. Selectman Penney asked the Dog Officer for a recommendation and was told the dog is a nuisance and if it cannot be quieted, then it should be removed. Chairman Tartufo then gave Mr. Huott the opportunity to reply. He said he had never antagonized the dog; that would be counter - productive. Chairman Tartufo mentioned an electronic device that does work. There were two people present who knew the Bakers; one said she babysits for the Bakers and, though she has been afraid of dogs, she has never had a problem with their dog who is quiet and friendly. Another friend said he plays with the dog and children and there are no problems. Chairman Tartufo stated there is evidence of frustration for both sides of this issue, then asked Board members if they feel there is an oppor- tunity to allow Mrs. Baker to have certain times to put the dog out with- out harrassment. * MOTION: To postpone making a decision on this until the Board's next scheduled meeting (July 1, 1992), giving the neighbors a chance to resolve the issue and get an electronic collar or something. Penney /Pasquale Selectman Pasquale followed with an analysis of the problem and giving them two weeks to try to work it out. Selectman Robin- son asked the two parties to be truthful with each other for the next two weeks. VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 PAGE 3 6. Minutes of June 3, 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of June 3, 1992. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 Penney abstained 7. Warrant #51 and #52 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #51 in the amount of $1,267,575.51, dated June 9, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $406,062.64 School Lunch - 6,353.31 Special Revenue - 20,804.48 Capital Projects - 259,125.93 Sewer Expense - 274,015.57 Water Expense - 233,443.02 Electric Enterprise - 67,770.56 Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 Penney abstained * MOTION: To approve Warrant #52 in the amount of $4,383,130.02, dated June 16, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $2,998,732.49 School Lunch - 5,886.41 Special Revenue - 34,425.60 Capital Projects - 12,874.44 Sewer Expense - 21,621.07 Water Expense - 29,725.08 Electric Enterprise - 1,279,864.93 Robinson /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 8. Licenses & Permits a) Application for an Auctioneer's Special Permit by Robert J. Rich, 30 Wildewood Drive, Canton, for August 29, 1992, 12 Noon to 5:00 P.M., at the Holiday Inn (Host Hotel); State License No. 102. Decision was to hold until what will be auctioned is ascertained. b) Transfer Request #8 in the amount of $7,703.42 for waste removal. * MOTION: To approve. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 c) Transfer Request #9 in the amount of $19,500.00 for Fire Department salaries for the last payroll FY'92/93. * MOTION: To approve. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 PAGE 4 d) Transfer Request #10 in the amount of $432.81 for Health Department for Salaries /secretarial. * MOTION: To approve. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 9. Correspondence a) Letter from Scott & Denise MacDonald, 40 Ian Keats Drive, requesting permission to hold a block party July 11th. - The Town Manager was asked to find out what streets will be involved. b) Letter to Local Government Officials from Commissioner Mitchell Adams, Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services, re: FY -93 Cherry Sheet. c) Letter to the Board from the City of Brockton Mayor Farwell re: Director, Brockton Consumer Advisory Commission position. d) Copy of the June 8, 1992 The Environmental Monitor. e) Copy of a letter to Susan Tierney, Secretary, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, from President Newton, of MediGen. f) Letter to Local Official from Secretary Padula, Executive Office of Communities & Development re: Funds available to eligible municipal governments for economic development in communities. g) Copy of letter to President of LEGO Corp. from Chairman DeCarlo, SRPEDD, re: Favoring development of LEGO World. h) Letter to the Board from Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services, re: Section 396 of the House budget which will "limit the Division of Local Services to regulatory functions ". i) Copy of letter to Bert Cook, Bldg. Inspector /Zoning Enforcement Officer, from William Morton, 560 East Street, re: Mansfield Fish & Game Assoc. j) Copy of letter to Susan Tierney, Executive Office of Economic Affairs, from Rep. Barbara Hyland, re: Medigen. k) Copy of Public Hearing notice, Town of Foxboro June 23rd, re: Medigen. 1) Copy of Bristol Elder Services, Inc. Annual Report for 1991. m) Notice of briefing sessions on low -level radioactive waste to be held this summer and fall by the Mass. Low -Level Radioactive Waste Manage- ment Board. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 PAGE 5 n) Copy of letter to Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection from Ausi- mont USA, Inc. re: Compo Chemical Co., Inc. o) Letter to the Board from Bill & Mary Cowell, 495 Fruit Street, re: Opposition to LEGO. P) Copy of Water Withdrawal Permit Applications Received by the Water Management Program from Dept. of Environmental Protection. q) Announcement of Commercial Booths Available at The Second Annual Mansfield Rotary Club Balloon & Car Festival. r) Notice of Annual Commission Meeting AGENDA, SRPEDD.. s) Letter to the Board from Leonard Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, re: Meeting with Dick Lewis, Conservation Agent, and Stephen Smith, Director of SRPEDD, re: Discussion of proposed highway through the Great Woods. t) Request for an arcade temporary license by Mansfield Jaycees for the Balloon Festival in September. - This was to be held over until the July 1, 1992 meeting. u) Copy of letter to Susan Tierney, Secretary, Executive Office of Environ- mental Affairs, from Water Pollution Specialist, Mass. Audubon Society, re: MediGen. 10. Questions & Comments a) Ken Kamens, 18 Claire Ave., asked if there had been any correspondence regarding LegoWorld other than what has been mentioned in the corres- pondence. - The Town Manager said he did not think so, but he and Chairman Tartu - fo will meet with Brian Dacey, of John Drew Co., tomorrow. 11. Chairman Tartufo reported on the Hike For Mike on June 6th, saying there was a good turnout and everyone had fun, and there were people from other communities as well. He mentioned the great effort put into it by Officer Maguire and Mary O'Malley, and the Fire and Police Depart- ments and School Department all donated their time and facilities. He said Mike's family was very appreciative. 12. Old Business a) Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, advised that he has received the Mass. DPW approval to proceed with the engineering and design for inter- ' section improvements at Copeland /West /School Streets. Bob mentioned doing only the reclamation portion of the Balcom BOARD OF SELECTMEN f MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 PAGE 6 Street project now, from Otis to Jewell Streets; that portion has been designed in house and is approximately 90% complete. He added this will show the residents progress on the project. * MOTION: To approve the reclamation portion of Balcom Street. Robinson /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 b) Reporting on the East Mansfield sewer project, Bob said the contractor is using two crews; there was a water main break this week at the East Common. Selectman Robinson said signage for detours is poor and he again ex- pressed his concern about school kids and buses. c) The Town Manager reported that Scott Leite, Health Agent, attended the Town of Foxboro Zoning Board of Appeals hearing of June 12th; however, the room was too small for the number of people in attendance so he could neither get inside nor see the audio or visual enhance- ments, so he did not stay. Susan Tierney, State Secretary of Environ- mental Affairs, is expected to make a decision as to whether an Environ- mental Notification Form is needed, on June 24th, and if so, how ex- tensive it must be. d) Reporting on the Train Station Committee meeting, the Town Manager advised that the work program will study commuter traffic in Mansfield residential neighborhoods, traffic problems on Rt. 106 and parking problems in the business district. Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, is to evaluate the feasibility of a traffic light at Highland Avenue and Rt. 106. Chairman Tartufo raised discussion of an alternative route, saying a traffic light may be a stop -gap. * MOTION: To do a study on a traffic light at the intersection of High- land Ave, and Chauncy Street. Colella /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 13. New Business a) The Town Manager advised that the Town is now part of a regionaliza- tion /cooperative organization for purchasing office supplies; this was initiated by the City of Brockton. Each department has been given a list of supplies for orders to W.B. Mason Co., and discounts of 30% to 60% can be expected. b) Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, suggested an odd /even numbered voluntary water ban immediately, stating it would promote conservation and also reduce water bills. * MOTION: To allow the Water Department to institute a water ban, on a voluntary basis, for odd and even numbered houses /days. Colella /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 17, 1992 PAGE 7 c) The Town Manager asked for approval of the following Purchase Orders: - $71,606.56 for Camp Dresser & McKee, Leak Detection II of the Infil- tration /Inflow Study of sewers. Bob Swanson expects State reimburse- ment for 75 %, but the State is extremely slow. Discussion followed as to paying from Town funds rather than waiting for State money. * MOTION: To approve the Purchase Order. Pasquale /Penney VOTED: 4 -1 Tartufo onnocpd - $27,656.91, Water Department replacement supplies, U.S. Pipe Co. * MOTION: To approve the Purchase Order. Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 d) Selectman Pasquale reported he met with Atty. Howard Horton and re- ceived the revised Cable TV agreement for Town Counsel to review. e) Selectman Penney asked the Town Manager to look into buying recycled paper whenever possible. ( 14. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:15 P.M.). Colella /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk k -2 Date signed