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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-17-1993BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 17, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Penney, Robinson, and Royle and Town Manager, William Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:20 P.M. followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Warrant Warrant No. 21 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 21 in the amount of $1,321,675.26 ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health issues. PASSES. 3. License and Permits Sunday Liquor Licenses - November 21, 1993 to December 26, 1993 Bristol Liquors, West Mansfield Variety, Mansfield Variety and Deli, and Dubs' Discount Liquors MOTION: To sign all four licenses. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to Governor Weld from the Board of Selectmen regarding alternatives offered by SRPEDD in their JTPG Plan Members of the Board of Selectmen signed the letter. Request for a reserve fund transfer for the Fire Department heating system Both Dan Clifford, DPW Director, and Ed Sliney, Fire Chief, explained the reason for the transfer request to the Board of Selectmen. Following their explanation, members of the Selectmen asked questions regarding the type of heating system, amount of the transfer, savings as a result of the new system, date of completion of installation of the new system, and the cost of the temporary heating system currently in use. MOTION: To approve the transfer request. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 7:30 P.M. - Education Reform Discussion with Representative Hyland, John Robertson of MMMA, Finance Committee, and School Committee During this discussion, questions were asked and concerns were expressed regarding the for- mula used for education reform (both the number of formulas and the figures used in it), growth funding, time frame for notification of the amount of state aid to be awarded, reim- bursement of transportation expenditures, statewide teachers contract, and state aid for police, fire, and public safety due to rapid population growth. 5. 9:00 P.M. - Old Maple Street Discussion Selectman Penney stepped down from the Board for this discussion and sat in the audience. Clerk Ronald stated that if the closure of Old Maple Street at Joanna Drive was already ar- ranged when the subdivision was going in he would be in favor of it. Selectman Royle stated that she would like to ask Ralph Penney's attorney questions regarding his request to close Old Maple Street, However, Mr. Penney did not have representation for this discussion; he stated that he did not need representation because he has no financial gain. Chairman Pasquale asked Ralph Penney if he was aware of the conflict of interest law. 1 Selectman Royle asked Ralph Penney where he is requesting Old Maple Street be closed. Ralph Penney requested it be closed at the Joanna Drive intersection. Selectman Royle also asked why Mr. Penney would like that intersection closed when the intersection of Old Maple Street and Maple Street is dangerous. Selectman Royle stated that she is concerned about cross speed through Old Maple Street for a 120 foot distance and hitting an earthen berm if Old Maple Street is closed at Joanna Drive. Selectman Royle also stated that she thinks it would be more useful to close Old Maple Street at Maple Street or change Old Maple Street to one -way street which would alleviate some of the traffic. Selectman Royle also stated that she does not think the Board of Selectmen should be closing roads based on conceptual plans and that Joanna Drive has created a safer and nicer area for the residents. Mr. Penney stated that Selectman Royle is going against expert's opinions. Carol Penney asked Selectman Royle what makes her think people would want to travel on Joanna Drive. Selectman Royle stated that she is opposed to closing roads and that she would like the Board to seek an alternative rather than close the road. Ken Kilburn, 318 Maple Street, stated that the road has not been maintained by the Town and it is in horrendous condition. Mr. Kilburn also asked why the street should not be closed if the Town is not going to fix it. Chairman Pasquale stated that he would vote to make a recommendation to close Old Maple Street at the intersection of Maple Street and Old Maple Street. Ralph Penney stated that it was agreed that mail delivery and rubbish collection would be oil Maple Street and that he doesn't think that closing Old Maple Street at Maple Street is a com- promise. Mr. Penney also stated that the contractor is only willing to extend the berm and it will cost the Town. Bill Morrison, a Maple Street resident, stated that he would prefer that Old Maple Street be closed at the other end and that he has not given much thought to closing the street at the Maple Street end because it was proposed to be closed at Joanna Drive all along. Mr. Mor- rison also stated that his only argument would be that the contractor may not do the work if the road is closed at Maple Street. Ralph Penney stated that Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, drafted the plan the contractor was going to just move the curb. Three different companies have looked at the plan and they have all come up with closing Old Maple Street were it meets Joanna Drive. This is what was nego- tiated with neighbors before he moved into the neighborhood. There are only two houses on Old Maple Street and one hundred and fifty feet of road. Selectman Royle stated that she would agree with Chairman Pasquale and that it is in the best interest of safety and that she will vote in favor of closing the end of Old Maple Street that abuts Maple Street which would eliminate speeding across and other safety issues. Chairman Pasquale stated that his problem is if the street is closed at Joanna Drive the resi- dents would still have to enter and exit on Maple Street which is were it is dangerous. Selectman Penney stated that lie feels this is being done "ass backwards" and is against what the traffic consultants are saying. r Selectman Ronald stated that with that recommendation Conservation's request to have the swale installed is being eliminated and that he would rather follow those procedures than turn the other way. MOTION: To close Old Maple Street at the intersection of Old Maple Street and Maple Street. ( Royle- Pasquale) (2 -1) Selectman Ronald Opposed. PASSES. Selectman Royle explained that she made this motion for public safety reasons. Chairman Pasquale stated that he would like to make sure that the Conservation Commission doesn't have a problem with the above vote. Ralph Penney stated that the Selectmen are going against the plans since 1989 and are doing it to spite him. Selectman Royle responded that Mr. Penney is acting irrationally. Mr. Penney stated that Selectman Royle does not know what she is talking about and that it is friggin' bullshit. At the conclusion of this discussion, it was requested that the Conservation Commission and abutters be notified of this vote. 6. Board and Committee Interviews/ Appointments Library Trustees Two Positions Open - Two Applicants (Nancy Breef -Pitt and Vivian Sweet) Ms. Breef -Pilz stated that she is completing her second term as a Library trustee and is inter- ested in continuing. Vivian Sweet stated that she is completing her first term and is interested in continuing Selectman Royle nominated Ms. Pilz and Sweet each for a three -year term. The nomination unanimously passed. Conservation Commission Two Positions Open - Two Applicants (Greg Cauldwell and Jack Smith) Greg Cauldwell was unable to attend the interview due to prior commitments. Jack Smith stated that he has been on the Commission for eight years and that he enjoys it and would like to be reappointed. Selectman Royle nominated Mr. Cauldwell and Mr. Smith for four year terms on the Conservation Commission. The nomination unanimously passed. Board of Health Selectman Royle stepped down from the table for the following interviews and left the room. Two Positions Open - Two Applicants (Peter Fontanini and Gary Forget) The interview began with the two applicants, Gary Forget and Peter Fontanini, stating the reasons they are seeking appointment and reappointment, respectively, to the Board of Health. Selectman Penney nominated Mr. Fontanini and Mr. Forget for three year terms on the Board of Health. The nomination unanimously passed. Selectman Royle returned to the meeting at this time Planning Board 3 Two Positions Open - Four Applicants (John Sullivan, David McCarter, Duane Frederick, Andrea Banda) Each of the applicants explained why they would like to be appointed or reappointed to the Planning Board and what they feel they would bring to the Board. Selectman Royle nominated Andrea Bonda and John Sullivan for five year terns to the Plan- ning Board. The nomination unanimously passed. Municipal Building Committee Otte Position Open to Fill a Vacancy due to a Resignation - One Applicant (David Young) The interview began with Mr. Young informing the Selectmen of his background. Discussion followed regarding Mr. Young's occupation and if his being on the Municipal Building Com- mittee would create any problems for his employer with projects. Selectman Royle nominated David Young to Municipal Building Committee with a term ending in 1996. The nomination unanimously passed. Zoning Board of Appeals Two Full -Time Positions and One Associate Position Open - Six Applicants for Full -Time Posi- tion and One Applicant for Associate (Karl Clemmey, Richard Secher, Peter DeTrotio, Duane Frederick, Jack Vultaggio, and David McCarter) The interviews began with applicants requesting appointment stating why they would like to be on the Zoning board of Appeals and what they would contribute if appointed followed by the applicants up for reappointment stating what they have done while serving on the Board of Ap- peals. Full -Time nominations were made first as follows. Selectmen Royle nominated Richard Secher and Peter DeTrolio and Selectman Ronald nominated Karl Clemmey. Three members were in favor of appointing Peter DeTrolio and two members were in favor of appointing Richard Secher and Karl Clemmey. As a result of the the members votes on the nominations, Peter DeTrolio was appointed to one of the full -time positions for a three year term to expire in 1996, but there was a tie for the second full -time position between Mr. Clemmey and Mr. Secher. Chairman Pasquale suggested that the second full -time position remain open until December 8 when a fifth selectman would be present to break the tie. Due to Peter DeTrolio being appointed to a full -time position, one additional associate position became vacant. Next associate position nominations were made. Selectman Ronald nominated Duane Frederick. Discussion followed regarding nominating Karl Clemmey as an associate member. Karl Clemmey withdrew his name for nomination to the Zoning Board of Appeals. As a result of Mr. Clemmey's withdrawing his name, the Board of Selectmen voted three in favor and one opposed to appoint Richard Secher to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a full -time member for a three year term to expire in 1996. Selectman Royle nominated Jack Vultaggio as an associate member for a three year term to expire in 1996. Selectman Royle's nomination unanimously passed. Selectman Ronald nominated Duane Frederick to fill the vacant associate position to expire in 1996 due to Peter DeTrolio being appointed as a full -time member. Selectman Ronald's nomination unanimously passed. Old Business Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, asked the Board of Selectmen to vote to designate Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, sales agent for property located at 356 Essex Street for which the Selectman have requested an appraisal. MOTION: To designate Joan Cutillo sales agent for property located at 356 Essex Street. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Board of Selectmen Selectman Royle requested a list of debt expenditures for the Town. Selectman Penney asked when the Selectmen would begin looking at warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting in January or February. Chairman Pasquale asked that a list of avail- able Special Town Meeting dates in January be requested from Judith Scott, Town Clerk. Clerk Ronald suggested that a Special Town Meeting not be held until the middle of February in case there is a need to vote on money articles. Chairman Pasquale asked that the list of available dates include February also. Discussion followed regarding the time frame for a Spe- cial Town Meeting, review time for articles, etc. Selectman Penney also asked if Mr. Williams attended a site walk at the Hercules dump site on December 8, 1993. 8. New Business Board of Selectmen Selectman Royle requested the Board of Selectmen send a letter of commendation to Carol Lucas congratulating her on receiving the National Spirit Award and commending her efforts on the West Side Benevolent Society and making the community a better place to live in. MOTION: To send Ms. Lucas a letter of commendation congratulating her for receiving the National Spirit Award and commending her efforts on the West Side Benevolent Society and making the community a better place to live in. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Correspondence Letter from Richard McLaughlin, Boy Scout Association Troop 17 Committee Chairman, to the Board of Selectmen requesting they grant a perennial waiver of fees, inspection and power consumption charges, for the installation of a meter socket to the right of the war memorial on West Street MOTION: To waive the fees. ( Royle- Penney) (3 -0 -1) Chairman Pasquale Abstained. PASSES. Letter from Joseph Pasquale Boy Scout Troop 55 Committee Chairman, requesting that the Board of Selectmen, in their capacity as Light Commissioners, grant a waiver of fees for the annual Boy Scouts Christmas tree sale hookup to take place in Brooks Plaza MOTION: To support the request.(Chairman Pasquale passed the gavel to Selectman Penney). ( Royle- Ronald) (3 -0 -1) Chairman Pasquale abstained. PASSES. Letter from the Suburban Coalition to Selectmen and School Committee Members requesting the Selectmen contact local representatives and the Senator in support of points made in a Posi- tion Paper for 1993194 Selectman Royle stated that the School Committee voted to support the position paper last night at their meeting. Selectman Ronald stated that he would support all but No. 4 in the position paper. MOTION: To support all but Item No. 4 in the position paper. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. ki Invitation from M. Sue Iovieno, Visual Performing Arts Director, Mansfield School Depart- ment; Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director; and Althea Sankey, Liaison for the Council on Aging, to the Board of Selectmen to attend the holiday tree decorating ceremony at the South Common on Tuesday, November 23, 1993 at 10:00 A.M. Invitation to the Board of Selectmen from Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, to at- tend an activity welcoming the holiday season on Sunday November 28 at 4:00 P.M. at the South Common. Letter from James Billodeau to the Board of Selectmen thanking them for their thoroughness and professional handling of the November 10, 1993 public hearing for Alladen Kennels Copy of a letter from Self -Help to Area Media regarding commodities distribution Copy of a letter from the North Attleboro Board of Selectmen to Governor Weld in support of Foxboro's efforts to oppose the "Megaplex" Letter from the Community Antenna Television Commission to the Board of Selectmen regard- ing regarding Mansfield's request for Rate Regulation Letter from the Community Antenna Television Commission to Steve Grossman of Cablevision Industries regarding Rate Regulation Invitation to SEED's Eleventh Annual Meeting on November 26 at 6:00 P.M Chairman Pasquale referenced a memorandum from William Williams, Town Manager, regard- ing a joint meeting between the IDC, Board of Assessors, and Board of Selectmen on Thursday, December 2, 1993 and stated that he will not be able to attend the meeting. Selectman Royle also stated that she would not be able to attend the meeting because she has to work. Both Clerk Ronald and Selectman Penney will be able to attend the meeting. 10. Questions and Comments Karl Clemmey, a Mansfield resident, stated that he would like the Board of Selectmen to hire an outside consulting firm to tell the Town how much the Great Woods Performing Arts Cen- ter is costing the Town. Mr. Clemmey also stated that the Board of Health should not be using their property for health fairs and that the Town of Foxboro receives money for every ticket sold for events at the Foxboro Stadium. Mr. Clemmey also questioned Chairman Pasquale's relationship with Great Woods. Chairman Pasquale responded that the only relationship that that he has with Great Woods is as the Board of Selectmen's representative. Lastly, Mr. Clemmey asked what stage three petitions he submitted are in. Chairman Pasquale responded that the Board of Selectmen will be looking at available Special Town Meeting dates at their December 8 meeting. William Madan, Planning Board Chairman, asked if petitions the Selectmen receive could be given to the Planning Board because they have to hold public hearings on them. 11. Adjournment - 10:41 P.M. g