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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-3-1992BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 3, 1992 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Robinson, arrived at 7:55 P.M.); Town Manager 92 JU 123 R!110: l:9 Cole lla, �pq�al,e- !(RobpIon 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Tartufo reported that Selectman Robinson is in New York on busi- ness, but hopes to make it; Selectman Penney is unable to make it tonight. Selectman Pasquale was asked to serve as Acting clerk. 2. Minutes of May 27, 1992 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of May 27, 1992. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 3. Warrant #50 MOTION: To approve Warrant #50 in the amount of $1,562,303.10, dated June 2, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $1,369,798.23 School Lunch - 6,255.49 Special Revenue - 15,146.58 Capital Projects - 52,883.68 Sevier Expense - 17,581.96 4later Expense - 10,599.69 Electric Enterprise - 90,037.47 Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for a Class II Car Dealer License by Gerald B. Bedard for 30 Winthrop Avenue. Mr. Bedard was present and advised that the prop- erty is owned by William Madan, then handed the Clerk a letter from Mr. Madan. Mr. Bedard said he expects to only have two (2) vehicles at one time, mostly antiques. MOTION: To approve the Class II license for Gerald Bedard at 30 Winthrop Avenue with no more than two vehicles. Colella /Pasquale VOTED: 3 -0 5. Correspondence a) Letter from the Suburban Coalition re: FY -93 budget as released from the House Ways & Means Committee. Chairman Tartufo said he was in favor of supporting it. MOTION: To send a letter for support of Items 1,2,3 & 5 to Represent- ative Barbara Hyland, Senator Keating and Governor Weld. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 2 b) Copy of letter to Ralph P. Penney, 336 Maple Street, from Director of Planning & Development, Shaun Burke, re: Beaumonts Pond Modification. c) Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Barbara Bayon of Say No to Lego Coalition re: June 1 Staff Meeting with the John Drew Co. d) Letter to the Board /Town Manager from Natalie S. Bradford, 21 Wind Chime Drive, re: Request for Block Party and use of Highway Dept. wooden horses for June 13th. * MOTION: To approve subject to approval by the Police and Fire Depart- ments. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 e) Letter to the Board from Secretary Padula, Executive Office of Commun- ities & Development re: "Tools for Change" Municipal Incentive Grant Program. - The Town Manager explained that this was for planning and technical assistance, but funding is not available yet. f) Meeting Notice from Doug Vigneau, MEPA Unit of Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, re: Medigen of Mass., Replacement of Medical Waste Incinerator. - The meeting will be held June 12, 1992. g) Letter from Mary Whiting, 81 Angell Street, re: Request for SLOW CHIL- DREN sign(s) and speed limit sign(s). * MOTION: To refer to the Police Department for recommendation. Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 3 -0 h) Copy of letter to Daniel Clifford, Subdivision Inspector, from Chair- man of Planning Board, William Madan, re: Commendation for a "job well done in your successful completion of the Mansfield Manor subdivision ". i) Letter of resignation from Council on Aging and the WWII Scholarship Fund Committee by Joseph F. Corliss Sr. effective immediately. * MOTION: To send a letter of regret. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 j) Copy of Memorandum to the Town Manager from Chairman, Municipal Build- ing Committee, re: Assistance with the Park Row School municipal use project, and reimbursement to HMFH. k) Invitation to SRPEDD Annual Meeting Wednesday, June 24th. 1) Invitation to Bristol County Agricultural High School commencement Thursday, June 11th. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 3 m) Letter of appreciation to the Board from President, Attleboro Area Habitat for Humanity's "Habitat Walk '92 - Building Homes and Hope ". n) Copy of letter to the Tom Manager from the William Eppes family, 416 S. Main Street, re: Appreciation for work done on Fruit Street between Danielle Lane and South Main Street. o) Copy of Memorandum to the Town Manager from Director of Planning & Development re: Re- precincting map. * MOTION: To hold a public hearing on July 15, 1992. Robinson /Colella VAOTED: 4 -0 Selectman Robinson asked that notice of the hearing be posted in the Library. P) Copy of Memorandum to the Planning Board from Director of Planning & Development, re: Subdivision Status Report. 6. Questions & Comments a) Jim Adams, 20 Lantern Lane, a member of the Say No to Lego Coalition, asked for the outcome of the May 28, 1992 Right -of -way Bureau meeting concerning Lego World. The Town Manager reported there was no vote taken, but advised that the Conservation /Environmental Planner, Dick Lewis, and Town Counsel expect to meet with the Right -of -way Bureau this Friday. Jim Adams then inquired about the Research Study Group and Secondary Study Group, what they are or what they mean. The Town Manager said he does not know what they are; he then elaborated on the Brian Dacey/ Lego meeting notes. He also stated that he has not yet received a copy of Gov. Meld's letter to Lego World. b) Barbara Bayon, a member of the Say No to Lego Coalition, asked the Board to shift its focus from site specifics to effects on the town and residents. She mentioned Mansfield's Master Plan, reflection of community values and attitudes and stated there is no mention in the Master Plan for a "major tourist attraction ". She asked the Board to set a deadline for determining its position on the Lego issue. Chairman Tartufo answered her mention of "quality of life" saying the Board did address that at the first meeting with Brian Dacey. The Town Manager answered her comment about 'who he works for and what his objective is'. He said he feels he understands what his function is. Selectman Pasquale said he "kind of resents what she said tonight ". He is not ready to make a decision yet; nothing has been held back from anyone; this is not a project that can be hurried. Selectman Colella said his motion to not support Lego still stands. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 4 c) Chairman Tartufo mentioned the 'Hike for Mike' this Saturday, start- ing at 10:00 A.M.; donations may be pledged. 7. Public Hearing /Liquor License The Clerk read the Notice of Public Hearing, as published. Attorney Wayne A. Berube, of Taunton, Mass., introduced himself and presented the abutters list and Return Receipts. The application for a Wine & Malt Restaurant license is for Robert Tsapanidis, of 20 Fuller Street, Providence, Rhode Island, d /b /a Classic Pizza at 242 Chanucy Street. Mr. Tsapanidis also has a license for a restaurant under the same name in Taunton, Mass. and has had no violations. Mr. Tsapanidis has a 20- year lease for the property from Ken Larsen; there will be no bar facil- ity, and no renovations are planned. Mr. & Mrs. Tsapanidis will be Managers, hours are 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M., but he would like to stay open until Midnight Friday and Saturday. He will have the restaurant open 7 days a week; no liquor will be served before Noon on Sundays. All personnel will be over 18 years old. Selectman Pasquale asked how the liquor will be served and stored. He expects to use paper cups, and he has a storage room. There being no questions nor comments from the public, the hearing was closed. * MOTION: To grant Bob Tsapanidis, doing business as Classic Pizza at 242 Chauncy Street, a Wine & Malt License, hours 11:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M. weekdays, 12 Noon to 11:00 P.M. Sunday. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 8. Old Business a) The Town Manager reported the Engineering Department is doing a good job with the East Mansfield sewer project, and the contractor is mak- ing good progress. A Memorandum from David Archard had been distrib- uted to each Selectman ahead of time. Selectman Robinson reported he has talked with the foreman on the job who said he will be happy to discuss the project with any resident at any time. b) The Town Manager advised he sees a real need for goals and objectives now. The Board will hold a workshop on this. c) The Town Manager pointed out he had provided each Board member with copies of the Articles and Motions for the Special Town Meeting War- rant, and advised that the Cherry Sheet came in today. Selectman Colella asked about additional personnel. The Town Manager said if his budget is approved there will be two more police officers; it will allow more coverage and less overtime. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 5 d) Selectman Robinson asked for the status of the Solid Waste Committee; he said he will continue to work with the DPW Director /Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, and continue at the recycling park. Chairman Tartufo said it was only an advisory committee and it has met its responsibility. Selectman Pasquale said the committee has done a tremendous job and suggested having the members come in to be thanked. * MOTION: To dissolve the Solid Waste Committee and request presence of the committee members at the next meeting and thank them at that time. Pasquale /Tartufo VOTED: 2 -1 Robinson abstained Colella opposed e) Selectman Colella asked for reconsideration of the July 4, 1992 holi- day vote of the last meeting. * MOTION: To reconsider the July 4th holiday hours. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 * * The Town Manager clarified his original suggestion; i.e. Hours for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday as now being followed, Thursday, July 2nd 8:00 A.M. until Noon, Friday, July 3rd closed. He also suggested some continuity for other administration offices. MOTION: To take the holiday week based on the Town Manager discussion. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 f) Selectman Pasquale reported moving forward with the cable TV license. He said he will meet with Atty. Howard Horton the week after next. 9. New Business a) The Town Manager advised Board members he had a Release Form for Lot 20, Bird Road, for George Fram Estates. He said this is the last lot for Fram, and the Escrow Agreement is not yet signed by Ralph Fram or Serena Nardone. There is also the need fo a Bird Road Agreement amend- ment. Mr. Fram was present and explained the money for this lot will go towards completion of the road. Selectman Pasquale said he would like the Town Manager to have Attorney Gelerman have a meeting with all the parties concerning the Escrow Agreement and amended agreement. MOTION: To approve and sign the release. Robinson / Colella VOTED: 2 -1 Pasquale opposed Tartufo out of room BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING j JUNE 3, 1992 PAGE 6 b) The Town Manager reported there are no 'No Parking' signs at the East Street entrance to the new school, and the Police Chief suggested hav- ing the Department of Public Works paint the.curbS.yellow. Chairman Tartufo asked the Town Manager to check with the Chairman of the Municipal Building Committee to see if there is any money avail- able. * MOTION: To take care of any problem signage at the East Street entrance to the new school. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 c) Chairman Tartufo mentioned a final reminder of the Special Town Meet- ing June 10th, saying we need a quorum or there will be no budget for the Town. 10. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 10:00 P.M.) Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk G4i7 L't Date signed