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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-22-1993BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES ✓'.y DECEMBER 22, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Penney, Royle, and Town Manager, William Williams The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss a personnel matter. (Royle-Ronald) Selectman Robinson - Aye. Selectmen Royle - Aye. Selectman Penney - Aye. Clerk Ronald - Aye. Chairman Pasquale - Aye._. Please See Page IA for Executive Session Minutes. i aid Robinson 2. Warrant No. 26 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 26 in the amount of $537,636.60. (Robinson - Royle) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Royle abstained from all Health Department related issues. PASSES. 3. Minutes of December 8, 1993 MOTION: To approve the minutes of December 8, 1993. (Robinson - Ronald) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Royle abstained. PASSES. 4. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: A. Board and Committee Correspondence Letter from Michael Cadden to Bill Madan, Chairman, Planning Board, stating that he must submit his resignation as a member of the Planning Board MOTION: To accept his resignation and post the position. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. B. Correspondence from Staff Memorandum from Shaun P. Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to William F. Williams, Town Manager, stating that he has received a citizens petition to discontinue Airport Road and that there are two different procedures to discontinue a way, by a majority vote at Town Meeting or the Road Commissioners may discontinue a way after holding a public hearing. Mr. Burke also requests in the memorandum that the matter be referred to Town Counsel A concensus of the Board of Selectmen was to refer this issue to Town Counsel. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE: A. Board and Committee Correspondence Memorandum from the Municipal Building Committee to William F. Williams, Town Manager, regarding the Municipal Building Feasibility Study Memorandum to L. Gallagher, Town Accountant, from the Municipal Building Committee regarding an Invoice for the Preservation Partnership 1 i� Memorandum to S. Burke from the Municipal Building Committee regarding the Capital Improvements Committee B. State and Local Government Correspondence Copy of a letter from the Easton Board of Selectmen to Governor Weld in opposition of the Megaplex Notice from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Antenna Television Commission of a Boston Regional Public Meeting 5. License Renewals for 1994 So. Main Street Shell - Class II Irwin Kamen, owner of So. Main Street Shell, was present. Chairman Pasquale stated that the discussion regarding So. Main Street Shell would have to be postponed because Mr. Kilburn is not present because Chairman Pasquale did not think Mr. Kamen would be in attendance for this discussion. After discussion of postponing the discussion until the Selectmen's meeting of January 5, 1994, the following motion was made and voted. MOTION: To grant a temporary license to So. Main Street Shell until January 5, 1994. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Times Past Automobiles - Class II Selectman Royle read a memorandum to the Town Manager, William Williams, from Bertram Cook, Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer, dated December 22, 1993, in which lie suggests the Selectmen may wish to consider issuance of the Class II license with the condi- tion that Mr. Brugliera submit a plan showing dimensional requirements, what is presently ex- isting in relation to parking and the area which is to be set aside for a vehicle dealership. MOTION: To approve a temporary Class II license for Times Past Automobiles until February, contingent upon a favorable response from the Building Inspector that Mr. Brugliera has met his requirements. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. PATNA - Class II The Board of Selectmen discussed the location stated on the license and questioned where the applicant is storing the cars. MOTION: To reschedule the license renewal until January 5 and ask the applicant to attend. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Honey Dew Donuts - Common Victualler MOTION: To approve. (Penney- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Village Pizza - Common Victualler MOTION: To approve. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Village Pizza - Automatic Amusement MOTION: To approve. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Pasquale requested that a letter be sent to the American Legion stating that the Selectmen have not received a renewal application for their Liquor Club license for 1994. Chairman Pasquale also suggested that a letter be sent to Elm Street Garage certified mail stat- ing that they will need a Class II license if they are selling second hand motor vehicles. Questions and Comments Jackie Madan from the Town of Mashpee stated that she faxed a letter to the Town regarding the Park Row School playground equipment and asked why it was not listed in correspon- dence. Chairman Pasquale responded that it would be discussed under Old Business. William F. Williams, Town Manager, stated that he had an executive session with the Board of Selectmen earlier in the evening, at which he explained the reasons why he recently had ap- plied for the position of Town Manager in the City of Troy. Mr. Williams also stated that he has withdrawn his application for the position. Lastly, Mr. Williams thanked the Board, resi- dents, and staff for their cooperation and pledged his continued support and fulfillment of his Charter responsibilities. Old Business Town Manager Municipal Budget and Capital Plan William Williams, Town Manager, stated that the Municipal Budget is on file and is available, as well as the six year Capital Improvements budget. Mr. Williams also stated that the total project cost for the East Mansfield Sewer came under the estimated cost by approximately $220,000. Board of Selectmen Park Row School Playground equipment Chairman Pasquale apologized for not discussing this issue at the last Selectmen's meeting and stated that the only criteria for taking the equipment is that anyone who decides to take it must take it all. Selectman Royle stated that the Dedham Housing Authority is unable to take the Playground equipment at this time and that they were hoping to take it sometime in the spring, but they thank the Board of Selectmen for offering it to them. Chairman Pasquale read a letter from Betty Phillips from Mashpee stating that she is grateful for the Selectmen's offer of the playground equipment and that they would like to accept it but they will need a front -end loader to lift the playground up. Discussion followed regarding the ability of Town employees to volunteer to help with the equipment on their own time, vs. paying Town employees straight time during the week or overtime during the weekend, etc. Mansfield Train Station Summary and Action Plan by SRPEDD It was requested by members of the Board of Selectmen to place a notice on Cable requesting comments on this plan by January 12, 1994. Drainlayers License Selectman Penney requested an update on the status of the drainlayers license. William Wil- liams, Town Manager, stated that this would be discussed at the Selectmen's workshop scheduled for January 5, 1994. New Business Selectmen Selectman Royle referenced a memorandum from Dan Clifford, DPW Director, to William Williams, Town Manager, stating the setback requirements for mailboxes in relation to snowplowing. Chairman Pasquale requested William Williams, Town Manager, proceed with the Town Flag contest. Chairman Pasquale also stated the Mansfield Green recycling schedule for the holiday season 9. Discussion with Irwin Kronen, owner of South Main Street Shell, and the Kilburn Family Chairman Pasquale explained that the reason for this discussion is that South Main Street Shell's Class II License to Buy or Sell Second Hand Motor Vehicles is up for renewal and the Selectmen's Office has received a letter from Ken Kilburn in opposition of the renewal. In the ( letter, Mr. Kilburn stated that his family was denied access on three occasions to his son's car which was towed by So. Main Street Shell after his son was in fatal accident. Mr. Kilburn also stated in the letter that items were missing from the car that should have been there. Mr. Kamen responded to Mr. Kilburn and his family's allegations regarding what occurred while the car was in Mr. Kamen's possession. Board of Selectmen Comments/ Questions: Selectman Penney stated that he would like time to read Town Counsel's opinion. Selectman Royle stated that she feels it is a civil matter between Mr. Kilburn and So. Main Street Shell and that she would support renewall of the license. Selectman Penney asked Mr. Kilburns questions regarding which items were missing from his son's car and asked Mr. Kilburn about the extent of security at his storage yard. Selectman Penney also stated that this type of incident has happended on more than one occasion. Chiarman Pasquale statd that he personally knows of no other complaints similar to this with So. Main Street Shell and that he agrees with Selectman Royle that if a civil matter does come up it is between So. Main Street Shell and the Kilburns. MOTION: To approve the license renewal for So. Main Street Shell for a Class II Second Hand Motor Vehicle license. ( Royle- Ronald) (4 -1) Selectman Penney Opposed. PASSES. MOTION: To rescind the Board's earlier vote to grant a temporary license to So. Main Street Shell. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Adjournment - 9:05 P.M. Date of Approval 0