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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-1-1992BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 All 2 �2: 53 ILL_) PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Robinson, Cole lla',�Peh6eyaSTg%-iW3Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Transfer Request Chairman Tartufo brought up Transfer Request #11 for approval at this time due to the scheduled meeting of the Finance Committee for tonight: Transfer Request #11 in the amount of $1,211.47 for Selectmen Legal Expense. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #11. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 3. Minutes of June 17. 1992 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of June 17, 1992. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 4. Warrant #53, #54, #1 & #2 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #53 in the amount of $1,604,715.24, dated June 23, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 421,191.85 School Lunch - 9,175.51 Special Revenue - 23,335.41 Capital Projects - 353,215.91 Sewer Expense - 23,204.61 Water Expense - 10,316.88 Electric Enterprise - 764,175.07 Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #54 in the amount of $501,951.46, dated June 30, 1992, broken down as follows: General Fund - $274,319.89 Special Revenue - 30,141.76 Capital Projects - 30,071.69 Sewer Expense - 13,220.66 Water Expense - 78,439.26 Electric Enterprise - 75,758.20 Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #1 in the amount of $407,850.40, dated July 1, 1992. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 2 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #2 in the amount of $302,915.72, dated July 1, 1992. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 5. Licenses & Permits a) Application for an Auctioneer's Special Permit by Robert J. Rich, 30 Wildewood Drive, Canton, for August 29, 1992 at the Holiday Inn (Host Hotel in Mansfield); State License No. 102. The Board had requested knowledge of what was to be auctioned; it is 'Sebastions', which are the American version of Hummels, and is being auctioned for Stacey's Gifts. * MOTION: To approve the Auctioneer Special Permit. Colella /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To send a letter to the Host Hotel /Holiday Inn regarding the change of name. Colella /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 b) Application for Open Air Parking by Mary M. DelGrosso, 905 S. Main Street. She was present and explained she just wanted to be able to park a few cars during Great Woods concerts. * MOTION: To approve. Robinson /Colella Chairman Tartufo stated the Board should receive information regarding egress. Selectman Colella withdrew his motion. It was decided the Board would attempt to make a decision at next week's work- shop. * c) To sign the Bird Road Amended Agreement; also the agreement for Cable Counsel, Howard Horton. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 d) MOTION: To approve the Order of Taking for easements for sidewalks in the CC &F Betterment District. Robinson /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 6. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from Dennis P. Grady, 3 Dustin Court, re: His con- tinued interest in serving on the Finance Committee. 1 b) Letter to the Board from Foxboro Town Administrator, Andrew Gala, re: Request to send "Get Well" wishes to a 7 -year old boy with a brain tumor. * MOTION: To approve. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN l MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 3 c) Memorandum to the Board from Chairman of the Municipal Committee re: Request to turn the Jordan - Jackson Project over to the School Department July 14, 1992. - Steve MacCaffrie was present and mentioned unfinished items but said they want the school to take over before it starts to move in. * MOTION: To approve the transfer as recommended by the Municipal Build- ing Committee. Penney /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 d) Copy of letter to Donald & Mary Ranieri from the Dept, of Environmental Protection Site Remediation Section Chief re: Site re- classification of the Shell Service Station at 4 South Main Street. e) Copy of letter to Susan Tierney, Secretary, Executive Office of Environ- mental Affairs, from Wayne Southworth, Canoe River Advisory Committee, re: Need for an Environmental Impact Report on Medigen of Mass., Inc. f) Notice from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: Avail- ability of Funds, The Massachusetts Small Cities Program, FY 1992 Com- munity Development Fund. g) Letter to the Board from James DePillo re: Resurfacing of Howe Street. - The Town Manager advised that he has already responded advising that there are insufficient funds at this time. h) Letter to the Board from Executive Director of New England Convenience Store Association re: Sunday morning & Holiday permits. - No action taken. i) Copy of letter to Susan Tierney, Secretary, Executive Office of Environ- mental Affairs, from Director, Inland ACEC Program, re: Medigen and its location within the Canoe River Aquifer Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). j) Memorandum to All Mass. Issuing Authorities & Cable Operators from Commissioner Urban, Community Antenna Television Commission, re: Cable Television License Extensions - Notice of Advisory Opinion. k) Letter to the Board from Mr. & Mrs. Shiffer, 9 Coach Road, re: Request for two (2) SLOW CHILDREN signs. - The Town Manager stated he has received approval from the Police Department. * MOTION: To approve the signs. Colella /Robinson VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 4 1) Notice to Water Commissioners /City Councillors from Town of Easton Dept. of Public Works, Water Division re: Meeting to discuss regional issues. m) Six (6) letters requesting 'Say No To Lego' from: John & Erdine Hagerty, 33 Wilson Place Scott Stiner, 37 Wilson Place Norma J. Ellis Stiner, 37 Wilson Place Jonathan Belt, Crestwood Drive, Norton David R. Devnew, P.O. Box 105, Mansfield Lee Alessandri, 208 Pratt Street n) Letter to the Board from Mr. & Mrs. John DiSesa, 2 Coach Road, re: Request for 'Go Slow - Children' signs on Coach Road in West Mansfield. o) Memorandum to the Board from Mansfield Planning Board re: Transporta- tion Projects - Recommended Priority List. p) Copy of the Environmental Notification Form for Medigen of Mass., Inc. I q) Letter to the Board from Lori Weiner, 14 Gander Lane, re: Request for permission to block off Gander Lane for a block party July 19th. - The Town Manager advised the Police Department recommends approval; and also approval for the block party on Ian Keats Drive. * MOTION: To approve. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 r) Copy of letter to Chairman McCaffrie, MBC, from Chairman Madan, Mans- field Planning Board, re: Request for a joint meeting to discuss municipal use objectives for the former Park Row School. s) Letter to the Board from Steven MacCaffrie, 236 Mill Street, re: Traffic pattern for East Mansfield during construction of sewer project. Steve was present; he referred to the "inconvenience" of the present traffic pattern; they are totally isolated and have to travel through two other towns. He suggested moving one work crew to another area, saying the present pattern is unfair treatment. He also mentioned there was no hearing regarding digging up Mill Street which is a scenic roadway. Town Engineer /DPW Director, Bob Swanson, was present, along with Mike Grilli of Beta Engineering. Bob said they are working within the right -of -way on Mill Street which does not require a hearing. He said the police make the decision as to when the road must be closed be- cause it is too dangerous. ( Bob, Mike and Steve discussed construction procedures; also signage, and Bob reminded the Board it had asked him to have the project com- BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 5 pleted by November 30, 1992. The decision reached was that Bob will check on detour signs, etc., the contractor is to be contacted about extending the work day, and they should reach Heritage Lane by the end of next week, which will alleviate some of the problems. 7. Questions & Comments a) Marion Horton, 309 S. Main Street, asked to have the Set Free Minis- tries, Inc. request for 299 S. Main, taken out of order. She was ad- vised they are due to appear later. 8. Rotary Club /Balloon Festival Bill Madan and Steve Muchler were before the Board to discuss plans for the Second Annual Balloon Festival. The dates are September 25 -27, 1992. Bill had a plan of the proposed grounds for the festival, drawn by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates. He said there will be additions to last year's program and more busing; the police are working on the parking sit- uation. There will be food concessions by non - profit civic groups. Selectman Penney mentioned concern over last year's electric lines. * MOTION: To wave all fees for the Balloon Festival. Colella /Penney VOTED: 3 -0 ( Tartufo out of room) 9. Chairman Tartufo announced that the balloons at the Selectmen's table were to advertise the Duck Race July 8th, postponed from June 24th. The race will be followed by the movie "Home Alone ". 10. Huott -Baker Dog Complaint Hearing (cont'd) Mr. Huott and the Bakers were present, as was Jeff Collins, Dog Officer. Jeff stated the two parties are still pretty much at a standoff; however, over the past two weeks Mr. Huott has only noticed barking over a 15 minute period at Bakers once, and they have been walking the dog. Jeff said he had received a call from a professional mediator offering his services, but the parties were not receptive; they felt there was noth- ing to mediate. Jeff said he has run out of solutions. Mr. Baker handed out an opinion poll and a letter from a neighbor who owns a cat next door, stating they have no problem with the dog. Mr. Huott said the Bakers have made inroads into quieting the dog, but he is con- cerned as to whether these efforts will continue. Selectman Robinson said he was glad some change was noted. Selectman Colella said he was impressed with Bakers arrangement. Selectman Penney stated he was interested that only one neighbor is complaining, then asked Jeff for his opinion. Jeff answered, "If the dog barks, it is a l nuisance ". BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 6 Chairman Tartufo said the only complaints to the Police Department come from Mr. Huott. The dog is the victim, and he does not like to ban the dog from the community because of the complaint. If the dog has behaved without the collar it shows that the Bakers are controlling the dog. * MOTION: That the Bakers keep the dog and not leave the dog outside . after 10:00 P.M.. Colella/ AMENDMENT: If the dog is outside it must be accompanied by its owner or wear the collar. Colella /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 11. Boards & Committees Municipal Building Committee - Steve MacCaffrie Planning Board - Bill Madan Board of Health - Henry Austin Conservation Commission - Greg Cauldwell Chairman Tartufo advised he has spoken to each Chairman and tried to specify discussions. Bill Madan, Chairman of the Planning Board, reported there are presently 37 subdivisions out there and 15 under construction. He said the Plan- ning Board will meet with the Municipal Building Committee regarding the Park Row School building. Chairman Tartufo explained the connection of those two committees to the use of the Park Row School building. Bill Madan said they are fortunate to have an architect, Doug Annino, on his committee. Use of Town Hall vs. the Park Row building was mentioned. Henry Austin, Chairman of the Board of Health, said sewering is the most important issue for the Board of Health right now; should the Town give an incentive for tying in. Selectman Penney mentioned handling of abandoned septic systems. Steve MacCaffrie suggested requiring contractors to put in dry lines. Bill Madan said only if a house is within a certain distance and time of a sewer line installation. Greg Cauldwell, Chairman of the Conservation Commission, said the main concern of the Conservation Commission is to enforce the wetlands pro- tection, protecting conservation land and acquire access to conservation land. Selectman Penney asked Steve MacCaffrie about handicapped access to the Park Row School; he was told only areas which are being used. He then___ then asked about plumbing, heating and the electric system in the school building, and was there consideration for connecting the school build - ing and old library building; Steve said 'possibly'. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 7 12. Old Business a) The Town Manager asked Chairman Tartufo meeting with Lego officials, which they representing Lego, Fleming Jensen of PM Dacey and Rayna Rubins of John Drew Co. Crowe Associates, and a representative meeting. The purpose of the meeting wa Town. to report on the June 18th both attended. Joseph Manna, International Inc., Brian 3 representatives of John of Bay Bank all attended the s to address concerns of the Brian Dacey and Rayna Rubins provided an overlay aerial photo which showed the site boundaries; also a topographic map showing existing conditions and conceptual site drawings. Total area of the site is 456 acres. Primary concerns discussed were: noise level at Great Woods, traffic, spin -off development, economy of local jobs, effects on Town serv- ices. Those present expressed concern also for spin -off development. The Town Manager advised that John Drew Company representatives are scheduled to meet with the Board July 15th, and they will bring maps to that meeting. He also reported that he had met with the State Traffic Control. He has not yet received the Governor's letter from Lego in Denmark which he requested from Mr. Tocco. He did, however, say he had received a letter advising that his request had been sent to the Legal Department. He then reiterated that the Town wants to make "quality of life" understood in connection with the LegoWorld proposal. Chairman Tartufo suggested asking for assistance in development of surrounding areas and a Master Plan for both towns; also ask for assis- tance from SRPEDD. Selectman Robinson, as the Town's SRPEDD represent- ative, said SRPEDD has received a letter from the Natural Resources Trust. MOTION: That SRPEDD do a study addressing a master plan for zoning in conjunction with the Town of Norton. Robinson /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 13. Set Free Ministries /Jose Matos Rev. Jose Matos had written to request a meeting with the Board concern- ing his interest in purchasing the property at 299 S. Main Street. He said his hope is to place 4 'ex- offenders' in the home. The bank asked him to go to the Board of Selectmen to receive their support. He ex- plained he works with prisoners prior to their release. Mr. Matos re- ferred to a letter he received from Bert Cook, the Zoning Enforcement Officer, which stated there would be no restriction to his purpose according to the Town By -law. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 8 Selectman Colella said he felt the area is not right for that purpose, and he will not support it. Selectman Penney gave him alot of credit for what he is doing, but said "we have a concern ", and asked Rev. Matos if he had any letters of recommendation; he didn't, but Philip Boggs, of Easton and a member of Rev. Matos' church (Free Evangelical Fellowship) said he sup- ports Jose and what he is doing. Chairman Tartufo said he agrees with what Selectman Penney had said, then mentioned the group of people 01 in attendance tonight. The Town Manager emphasized fear of people in town and the fact that there is no guarantee of a job right now. Rev. Matos had mentioned there will be a supervisor at the house, he will be there during the day, and the average resident would reside there ninety days to six months. The Town Manager said resi- dents do not see the neighborhood as a transitional one; many of those present indicated agreement with that statement. Gerry Neth, 304 S. Main Street, asked the name of the bank - Northeast Bank. He said a major concern is living across the street from transients and those who do not have jobs; it is a very threatening situation, and he cannot support it. Several others present agreed. * MOTION: To not support this program at this particular place. Colella /Robinson Selectman Penney interpreted: We give you alot of credit for what you are trying to do, but this may not be the right place. VOTED: 4 -0 14. Old Business - Selectmen a) Selectman Robinson said he had received disappointing news; i.e. the Mansfield Green (recycling park) has been receiving medical waste. He said employees are handling this, baling, etc. and this is a con- cern. The Police Department has been notified, as has the Department of Environmental Protection. Selectman Robinson asked for community help, otherwise the park may have to be closed, or at least we can- not accept plastic. 15. New Business a) The Town Manager said he would like the North Attleboro ..water exten- sion referred to the Planning Board prior to the Board of Selectmen discussing it. * MOTION: To refer it to the Planning Board. Robinson / Colella VOTED: 4 -0 b) The Town Manager had one purchase order for approval: Replacement of a sickle bar; the current one is deteriorated. This item will cost $5,800 (Highway Dept.) and is a big help from a manpower stand- BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 1, 1992 PAGE 9 point, Bob Swanson said. * MOTION: To approve the purchase order. Robinson /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 c) Selectman Colella mentioned the Great Woods June 26th performance and read segments from Lt. Figueredo's report. He felt this was a very serious matter and said he would like the Manager, Bruce Mont- gomery or his superior, to meet with the Board. Chairman Tartufo suggested having Lt. Figueredo meet with the Board to discuss the situation. d) Selectman Robinson inquired about Bay State Gas digging on Mill Street, saying he was concerned that it is a scenic road. The Town Manager advised that Bob Swanson, DPW Director, is looking into it. e) Selectman Robinson announced that the Recycling Park will be closed July 4th, by State law. f) The Chairman announced that Town Hall will close at Noon tomorrow, Thursday, July 2nd, and will be closed Friday, July 3rd. He wished everybody a happy holiday. 16. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 12:15 A.M.). Colella /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk Date signed