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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-15-19931. 2. 3. 4. n, BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald ", Selectmen Penney, Royle, and Robinson and Town Manager, William Williams The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. followed by the pledge of allegiance. Warrant Nos. 25 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 25 in the amount of $2,911,357.99. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Health Department related issues. PASSES. Licenses and Permits Letter from George Terrill of Roscoses Cafe requesting a change in their closing hour from 11:00 P.M. to 1:00 A.M. MOTION: To sign. (Robinson - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from James Wingardner of Holiday Inn requesting an extension of the Holiday Inn's closing hour until 2:00 A.M. on New Year's Eve MOTION: To approve the request to extend their closing hour until 2:00 A.M. on New Year's Eve provided a Police detail is provided consistent with our policy. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from James Mark of the Tahana restaurant requesting an extension of the Holiday Inn's closing hour until 2:00 A.M. on New Year's Eve MOTION: To approve the request to extend their closing hour until 2:00 A.M. on New Year's Eve provided a Police detail is provided according to policy. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum from Robert Swanson to the Board of Selectmen requesting stop sign permits at the intersections of Crocker and No. Main Street and Pleasant and No. Main Street MOTION: To approve the stop sign permits. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum from Robert Swanson regarding the East Mansfield Sewer Project Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: A. Correspondence from Residents Letter from Karl Clemmey to the Board of Selectmen withdrawing three zoning articles he had submitted for inclusion in the Special Town Meeting warrant B. Board and Committee Correspondence Letter from Tom Brady to Shaun Burke, Fair Housing Director, stating that he must submit his resignation as a member of the Fair Housing Committee. MOTION: To accept Tom Brady's resignation. (Robinson- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 1 OTHER CORRESPONDENCE A. Board and Committee Correspondence Copy of a letter from Richard Feeley, Chairman, Municipal Building Committee to R.W. Granger and Sons Inc. regarding incomplete work at the school Letter from SRPEDD to Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, regarding Mansfield's assessment for FY1995 B. State and Local Government Correspondence Informational Guideline Release from the Department of Revenue Application of Quest Telecommunications to the Department of Utilities to provide resale, value - added, or interexchange telecommunications service within the Commonwealth of Mas sachusetts Application from AmeriVision Communications, Inc. to the Department of Public Utilities to provide resold telecommunications service within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts C. Misc. Correspondence Memorandum to Municipal Officials and Cable Committees from William August regarding Rate Regulation Update - Filing of F.C.0 Forms 393 and 329 5. License Renewals AUTOMATIC AMUSEMENT MOTION: To approve all the applications for automatic amusement license renewals. (Holiday Inn Mansfield Homestead Restaurant /Sundown Saloon, Mansfield House of Pizza, Regent Cafe, and VFW Post #3264.) ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. CLASS I MOTION: To approve all the applications for Class I license renewals. (Mansfield Motors, Mansfield Garage Inc.(Mansfield Jeep Eagle), Old Colony Motors, Vicino Buick Pontiac GMC.) ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. CLASS 1I Chairman Pasquale stated that he would like to pull the renewal application of South Main Street Shell this evening because the Board of Selectmen is in receipt of a complaint regarding their business and he would like to discuss the complaint with the owner at the next meeting and give him a copy of the complaint prior to the next meeting. Selectman Royle stated that she would like to pull the renewal application of Times Past Automobiles because she has zoning questions and would like to ask Mr. Williams, Town Manager, to refer her questions to the Zoning Officer. Selectman Royle also stated that she is not sure if there is a square footage requirement for a certain amount of cars, if the location is suitable for zoning, and if the cars are allowed to park on the grass. Mr. Brugliera should be notified to attend the next Selectmen's meeting to discuss the above concerns. MOTION: To approve the following Class II license renewal applications. Classic Autos, Clemmey Inc., C & S Used Trucks and Equipment, K & D Autobody, Mansfield Body Shop, Shaw Auto Leasing, The Tire Man Auto Sales, Tri -Town Auto Sales, and Webb Auto. (Robinson - Penney) All in favor. PASSES. CLASS III MOTION: To approve the application for renewal of Class III licenses. (Clemuney Inc.) ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. COMMON VICTUALLER MOTION: To approve the applications for renewal of Common Victualler licenses. (Associated Vending Services of Mansfield, Augat Inc., Bernies Ltd., Cheng -Du Restaurant, Clio Walt House, Classic Pizza, Cousins Pizza and Subs, DAngelos, Fall River Nutrition Progrant, F & W Dubs Discount Liquors, F& W Pop Shoppe, Genos Restaurant and Lounge, Great Woods Performing Arts Center, Holiday Inn mansfield, Homestead RestaurantlSundown Saloon, Jim - mys Pub, Jims Old Colony Diner, Kings Kitchen, LaDonna Restaurant Inc., Mansfield Elks Chuck Wagon, Mansfield House of Pizza, Roscoes Cafe, Stefanos, Sweet n' Crafty, Tahana Restaurant, Teixeira's Donuts of Mansfield, The Fresh Catch, VFW Post No. 3264, Wendy's Old Fashion Hamburger, and Witlowdale Golf Course.) (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. LIQUOR CLUB ALL MOTION: To approve the renewal application of the VFW Post No. 3264. (Robinson- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. LIQUOR COMMON VICTUALLER "ALL" MOTION: To approve the "all" liquor license renewal applications for common vict- ualler. (Cheng -Du Restaurant, Geno's Restaurant, Homestead Restaurant /Stotdown Saloon, Jimmys Pub, Jims Old Colony Diner, LaDmnta Restaurant, Regent Cafe, Tahana Restaurant, and Willowdale Golf Coarse.) (Robinson- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. LIQUOR COMMON VICTUALLER "WINE AND MALT" MOTION: To approve the wine and malt liquor license renewal applications for common vicutaller. (Classic Pizza, Great Woods Performing Arts Center, and Roscoes Cafe.) ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. LIQUOR HOTEL /INN MOTION: To approve the license renewal (Holiday Inn). (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. LIQUOR PACKAGE ALL MOTION: To approve all the license renewal applications for "all" liquor package stores (Bristol Liquors, Dubs Discount Liquors, Villa Liquors, and West Mansfield Variety and Deli). ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor, PASSES. 3 LIQUOR PACKAGE WINE AND MALT MOTION: To approve all the wine and malt package store license renewals (Mansfield Variety and Deli and Old Country Store). (Robinson- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WEEKDAY MOTION: To approve all the live entertainment weekday license renewal applications (Holiday Inn Mansfield, Homestead Restaurant/Sundown Saloon, LaDonna Restaurant Inc., Roscoes Cafe, and Tahana Restaurant). (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. LODGING HOUSE MOTION: To approve the lodging house license renewal applications (Billings Realty Trust -18 Thomas Street, Billings Realty Trust - 20 -22 Thomas Street, James AlcLauglin - 273 No. Main Street, Ye Old Barn - 17 Fulton Street). (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. COMMON VICTUALLER continued MOTION: To approve the common victualler license renewal applications of Maximillians Ice Cream, Newport Creamery, and Regent Cafe. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. OPEN AIR PARKING FACILITIES MOTION: To approve the license renewal application for an open air parking facility at 888 So. Main Street. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. PUBLIC ENTERTAINMENT ON SUNDAYS MOTION: To approve the license renewal applications for public entertainment on Sun- days (Holiday Inn Mansfield and Homestead Restaurant /Sundown Saloon). (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. WEEKDAY MUSIC MOTION: To approve the license renewal applications for weekday music (Genos Res- taurant, Regent Cafe, and Stefanos). (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Gail Farrugia, Director, Manfield COA, to the Board of Selectmen requesting a waiver of the Council on Aging's license fee of $25.00 for their common victualler license MOTION: To waive the fee. (Robinson- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Edward J. Rosenberg, PER, HLM, Secretary, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Mansfield Lodge No. 2633, requesting a waiver of their common victualler license renewal fee MOTION: To waive the fee. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Board and Committee Interviews /Appointments ( Finance Committee One Vacancy /One Applicant - Dennis Grady 19 The interview began with Mr. Grady stating the reasons why he would like to be on the Finance Committee and giving a summary of his financial background. Mr. Grady is currently a Senior Accountant. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Grady if he has attended any Finance Com- mittee meetings and the type of role'he would play on the Finance Committee, MOTION: To appoint Mr. Grady to the pire January 1, 1997. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor Finance Committee for a three year term to ex- PASSES. Special Constable to Conservation Land One Vacancy /One Applicant - Charles Meszoely Mr. Meszoely gave a brief background of his work as the Special Constable to Conservation Land. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Meszoely questions such as if he works with an animal shelter and if he receives any assistance from the Girl or Boy Scouts. Mr. Meszoely asked the Selectmen if he could be provided with a two -way radio connected tc the Police Station for occasions when he is patrolling Conservation land. It was suggested that Mr. Meszoely stop in the Police Department and ask to borrow a two -way radio when he is going to patrol Conservation land. Selectman Royle suggested that the Board of Selectmen advertise for one additional Special Constable. Chairman Pasquale suggested that the Conservation Commission be asked for their recommendation on the need for additional Special Constables. Old Business Town Manager Bird Road William Williams, Town Manager, thanked Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, and stated that he should be commended for all the work he did which led up to the paving of Bird Road this past weekend. Chairman Pasquale stated that there is now a concern of increased speed on Bird Road and asked if Mr. Williams could talk to Police Chief O'Neill about this concern. Dual Sewer Charge Robert Swanson Town Engineer, stated that lie is requesting that the Selectmen, in their capacity as Sewer Commissioners, change their sewer rate billing policy for dual sewer meters. Mr. Swanson recommended that the 15% discount currently offered be done away with for those residences that have two meters, one for inside water use, which goes into the sewer, and one for outside water use, which does not. The 15% discount was originally intended for homeowners with one meter for both inside and outside water use because water used outside would not enter into the sewer but they would still be charged as if it did. MOTION: To eliminate the 15% discount for outside meters. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Penney asked Mr. Swanson for a status update on the MPDES Permit. Selectman Royle suggested that the Selectmen set aside agenda time to discuss future sewer needs with Mr. Swanson. Chairman Pasquale suggested that a discussion should be scheduled on February 16, 1994 with Mr. Swanson and Mr. Hackett. Selectman Royle also suggested that maybe the Selectman meet with Mr. Swanson in the spring to discuss water issues. Chairman Pasquale requested project updates from Mr. Swanson. William Street Bridge Mr. Swanson stated that he will be receiving bids for the project in the last quarter of 1995. Selectman Royle asked Mr. Swanson when a preliminary plan would be available. Ware Street Sidewalk Easements Mr. Swanson stated that Beta Engineering has been hired and that one of their jobs is to do the surveying for the project. Selectmen Special Town Meeting Articles It was asked when the Selectmen would be voting on Special Town Meeting Articles. Chairman Pasquale responded that the Selectmen will be reviewing the articles at their workshop of January 5 and will be voting on them on January 12, 1994. Recycling Members of the Board of Selectmen and William Williams, Town Manager, discussed a memorandum regarding newspaper disposal at the Parente Poultry Farm dated December 13, 1993. **Clerk Ronald entered the meeting. Capital Improvements Appointments Selectman Penney stated that he will be a member of the Committee again since he has only served for one year. Selectman Royle stated that she would be glad to serve on the Com- mittee. Selectman Robinson nominated Clerk Ronald to serve on the Committee. Selectman Ronald stated that he will be busy with Cable. Selectman Royle was appointed, four members in favor one abstention, to the Committee. Compo Chemical Selectman Royle requested that a letter be sent to GEI Consultants via certified mail expressing the Town's displeasure for their not meeting with the Selectmen to give a status report on Compo Chemical and requesting a meeting with them. School Committee Representatives on MBC Selectman Royle also requested that Larry Roberts, School Committee Chairman, be contacted to find out who the School Committee would like to represent them on the Municipal Building Committee so the Selectmen may appoint the individuals. joint Meeting with School Committee and Finance Committee - Early Retirement Selectmen Robinson and Royle will be unable to attend a joint meeting on early retirement on January 6, 1993; a new date should be looked into. 11 I -Net Study and Usage Clerk Ronald stated that he met with representatives of Zenith and that he would like to utilize Cable gift account money from last March to connect the Electric Department and Treasurer's Office computer systems. Clerk Ronald also stated that the biggest expense would be the frequency transmitter, which would be under $5,000. Chairman Pasquale suggested Town Ac- countant Larry Gallagher be consulted to find out which uses the gift is committed to and Judith Scott, Town Clerk, also be consulted regarding encumbering the money. Clerk Ronald also stated that lie could have the system set up and operating by the first of the year if the Selectmen approve the expenditure this evening. MOTION: Pending approval by the Town Clerk and Town Accountant, to authorize $5,000 for the I -Net hookup. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Alladen Kennels Chairman Pasquale referenced a remark in the newspaper made by Maria Lopes, Bristol County Commissioners, which stated that it was nice of the the Board of Selectmen to turn the Alladen Kennels issue over to the Bristol County Commissioners, and stated that the Selectmen did not just drop the issue on them. The Selectmen responded as required by law. A public hearing was held and at that meeting it was voted to send a recommendation to the County Commissioners. Old Colony Way Parking Chairman Pasquale also stated that he has received a couple of telephone complaints regarding commuters parking along Old Colony Way and requested that Police Chief O'Neill boost up enforcement of the parking restrictions in the area. New Business Town Manager Municipal Budgets and Capital Improvements William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he will be filing the Municipal and Capital Im- provements budgets on Monday. Chairman Pasquale requested that Mr. Williams set aside one -half hour at the beginning of each meeting to discuss the budgets. Selectmen East and Essex Street Drainage Problem Selectman Robinson stated that there is a drainage problem at the intersection of East and Es- sex Streets and that lie would like Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, or Dan Clifford, DPW Director, to look into the problem. North Main Street /Pratt Street Overgrown Shrubs Selectman Robinson staled that shurbs at the intersection of North Main Street and Pratt Street need to be trimmed back because they obstruct sight distance. Recycling Selectman Penney requested a workshop to discuss recycling and the cost of waste oil collec- tion. William Williams, Torun Manager, stated that recycling will be discussed in a workshop on January 5, 1994. Selectman Royle stated that she would be opposed to waste oil collection because she would be concerned that someone may drop off oil which contains other elements in it, which could con- taminate the other oil, unless someone was monitoring the oil being dropped off. It would be very costly to get rid of the oil. Selectman Royle also stated that the Board of Health holds a waste oil collection twice a year free of charge, at which the collection is actually monitored. 10. Adjournment - 9:05 P.M. Date of Approval