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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-10-1993x'31; i J BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E_ N D A___. March 10, 1993 1. 7:00 P.M. Review of Correspondence 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Salute the Flag b) Minutes of March 3, 1993 c) Warrant #38 d) Licenses & Permits e) Correspondence 3. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 4. 8:00 P.M. Presentation of Service Awards 5. 8:15 p.M. Cable Access Board of Directors Interviews 6. Old Business a) Town Manager - I.D.C. update b) Selectmen 7. New Business a) Town Manager - Employee recognition - FinCom warrant article - Electric, Plumbing, Gas Inspectors b) Selectmen 8. Executive Session /Personnel matter 9. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Penney, Pasquale l "661ejl'a' ; RA -lAon; Town Manager, Bill Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Chairman Tartufo asked for a moment of silence in honor of Benjamin Flint, a former member of the Finance Committee; he said the Town has lost a person of great character. Selectman Robinson reported that Ben Flint had spoken to him about a development of his on Mill Street, and expressed the need to take down some trees in the East Mansfield Common. He went on to say he (Selectman Robinson) had a tulip tree on his property which Ben Flint had admired and he would like to give it to the Flint family and have it planted at the East Common. Chairman Tartufo said Ben's grandfather had had something to do with the East Mansfield Common. 2. Minutes of March 3, 1993 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of March 3, 1993. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 3. Warrant #38 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #38 in the amount of $2,476,137.77, dated March 9, 1993, broken down as follows: General Fund - $1,226,344.91 School Lunch - 20,714.43 Special Revenue - 34,386.76 Capital Projects - 35,638.69 Sewer Expense - 21,827.84 Water Expense - 21,437.70 Electric Enterprise - 1,115,787.44 Robinson /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 4. Licenses & Permits * a) MOTION: To sign the Holiday Inn liquor license showing the new Man- ager's name. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 * b) MOTION: To sign the Resolution In Support of Intermunicipal Cooperation and Regionalization of Services. Pasquale /Penney The Town Manager explained this will properly set legal frame- work to become a participant in the Southeast Service Group; each town /city will sign one. VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 2 * c) MOTION: To sign the Assessors request for ratification of the classi- fication vote taken at the Board's March 3, 1993 meeting. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 * d) MOTION: To approve and sign the letter to Governor Weld asking that he propose the attached bill to the Massachusetts Legislation for approval. Pasquale /Robinson The bill is for taking of land for radial changes at the North Main Street /Chauncy Street intersection for safety purposes. VOTED: 5 -0 e) Ralph Fram /Bird Road - The Escrow Agreement for Ralph Fram was received and ready to be signed by the Selectmen, along with the Release Form for Lot 21B of Ralph Fram Estates. The Escrow Agreement, the Tom Manager explained, is the same as that of Mr. Zola and Serena Nardone. Selectman Robinson stated he would like now to see completion of the road this Spring so that residents will not have to complain; he would like to see at least the base cover down. Bill Madan, Chairman of the Planning Board, was present and questioned release of the lot. He said the Planning Board released the last one several months ago. Ralph Fram was also present and said he understood the Planning Board would follow the Board of Selectmen decision. Selectman Pasquale said he would like the Town Manager to document what lots are under the original agreement - all the the lots and what was promised. Ralph Fram questioned what the original agreement specified. Decision was made to hold both matters until next week. 5. Presentation of Service Awards Chairman Tartufo spoke of the Board of Selectmen practice to honor those residents who have served the Town in some capacity on boards and commis- sions for at least ten years. He said he had served with Edward Rosenberg on the Board of Health; Ed served on that board for twelve years and has earned the recognition. Chairman Tartufo then presented him with a plaque and congratulated him, as did all the Selectmen. Chairman Tartufo then mentioned Stephen Quinn as having served on the Finance Committee for six years and then the Planning Board for six years. He said Steve is presently running for election as Town Moderator. Steve received his plaque and was congratulated by all. Chairman Tartufo said there was one other resident who was not able to be present tonight, Tony Melchiorri, but he wanted to recognize him and read his letter to the Town Manager. He has a record of 40+ years of service, BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 3 ten years on the School Committee and thirty on the Industrial & Develop- ment Commission. He will receive his plaque at a later date. Selectman Pasquale said we have given out plaques tonight. You are not running again, but the service you have provided has been invaluable, turn- ing to Chairman Tartufo and presenting him with a plaque. Bill Williams said he wanted the community to know what a positive effect Ed Tartufo has been, a truly fine gentleman, possessing real character, living for his community and he stands as a symbol for young and old people. He ended by thanking him very much. Cable Access Board of Directors Interviews Two applicants were present: Peter M. McHugh One Villa Street, Apt. G Robert Varley 8 Partridge Lane Each applicant was asked to make a brief statement concerning their back- ground and their interest in serving on the Board of Directors, after which each Selectman took the opportunity to ask questions of the applicants. Robert Varley said he has been a volunteer for cable telecasting for a few years. He would like to see the good work they are doing continue. He also said he would like to see senior citizens involved with cable TV. Bruce Glazer, a member of the Board of Directors, said Bob Varley is a balanced and fair minded person he would like to see on the Board of Direc- tors. He has been involved with the D.A.R.E. program filming at the schools. Bob Varley received a unanimous vote of approval. 7. Correspondence a) Letter to Boards of Selectmen from Executive Office of Communities & Development Secretary Padula re: A comprehensive Municipal Community Profile. b) Letter from The Southeastern Mass. Legislative Caucus re: Invitation to attend one of two Southeastern Massachusetts Economic Development Forums March 12th and March 19th. c) Copy of letter to the Commissioner, Mass. Community Antenna Television Commission from Business Manager, Cablevision Industries re: Copies of Cablevision's billing practices notice, work order, sample subscriber bill, etc. d) Copy of Draft Generic Environmental Impact Report (GEIR) for Tree Clear- ing in Wetlands at Public Use Airports, Executive Summary, by Mass. Aeronautics Commission and Mass. Port Authority. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 4 e) Copy of Letter to Dr. Richard Warren, Supt. of Schools, from Fire Chief Sliney, re: Meeting with State Police Explosive Technician March 11th at 1:00 P.M. f) Copy of Memorandum to Mansfield Conservation Commission from Richard Lewis, Environmental & Conservation Planner re: Report on Boston Meet- ing on Great Woods Land Acquisition. g) Copy of letter to Town Accountant, Larry Gallagher, from Director of Accounts, Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services, re: Two (2) apportionments totaling $490,087.00 subject to conditions de- tailed by the Mass. DPW pursuant to Chapter 33 of the Acts of 1991. h) Copy of letter to Textron, Inc. from D.E.P. re: Gorham Silver Co., Approval of Additional Short Term Measures. i) Two (2) letters to the Board in support of Robert Varley as the ap- pointee to the Mansfield Cable Access Board of Directors; one from Bruce & Deborah Glazer, one from Kathleen M. Johnson, 47 Warren Ave. j) Copy of Memorandum to the Town Manager from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning & Development, re: Procedure for Accepting Streets. k) Copy of letter to VJR Realty Trust, James Vadalla, from Chairman of the Planning Board, re: Serena Way Estates. 1) Copy of letter to Board of Assessors from Mass. Dept. of Revenue, Acting Chief, Bureau of Local Assessment, re: Notification of Prelim- inary Certification. m) Letter to the Board from Andrew D. Barr, 24 Spring Street, re: The 'Great Woods' tract of land. n) Copy of Memorandum to the Town Manager from Chairman Madan, Planning Board, re: Presentation of Plymouth Street Recreation Plans. o) Letter to the Board from Acting Town Manager, Town of Norton, Benton W. Keene, Jr., re: Invitation to an informal meeting to discuss region- alization of a Public Safety Communication Center April 13, 1993. p) Seven (7) Notices of Public Hearing from Dept. of Public Utilities re: - Z -Axis Communications - American WATS, Inc. - Alternate Communications Technology, Inc. - Investigation on the DPU motion concerning preservation of records of electric, gas and water utilities. - Metromedia Paging Services, Inc. ( - Western Union ATS, Inc. - Teledial America, Inc. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 5 q) Letter to all Licensing Commissioners or Selectmen from the Mass. Package Stores Association, Inc. re: Safe Liquor sales training pro- gram - TECHNIQUES OF ALCOHOL MANAGEMENT. r) Notice of Planning Board Hearing March 31st re: Application of Allen L. Willis for land off Willow Street for subdivision of seven (7) lots. s) Copy of Memorandum to Planning Board Chairman from Dick Lewis, Environ- mental & Conservation Planner, re: Plymouth Street Presentation. 8. Old Business a) The Town Manager turned the meeting over to Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, who introduced three employees he wanted to recognize for exemplary service: David Wellman, who has worked for the Town for thirty years, He supervised the landfill until it was closed in 1986; since that time he has been the Heavy Equipment Operator. Dave successfully installed a leaching drainage system at the intersection of Plain Street and Lake- ville Avenue. He has demonstrated dedication and commitment to the Town throughout his employment. Gil Taylor is reaching his twenty year anniversary with the Town. He has worked in the Water and Highway Departments and is now the Building Department Foreman. He knows more about Town buildings than anyone and solves all problems that arise. He also has demonstrated dedication and commitment to the Town. Betty Amicone is Bookkeeper for the Engineering, Highway, Building and Motor Pool Departments, and is one of the hardest working and dedicated employees. She has filled in in the Town Manager's office and has been working for some time now in the Town Accountant's office while his assistant is out on sick leave. She never turns down any additional assignments and could be used as a fine example of effort and dedica- tion. b) The Town Manager reported on an I.D.C. update. They expect to reorgan- ize and will be sponsoring a forum of several industrial and business officers with Congressmen Blute and Barney Frank April 26th; Codex will be host for the forum. c) Selectman Pasquale asked for an update on the Governor's enterprise zones. d) Selectman Penney wanted to thank Representative Hyland for her letter regarding town bridges. e) Chairman Tartufo inquired about the Forbes Blvd. /West Street inter- section. The Town Manager referred them to the copy each Selectman had of a Memorandum from the Town Engineer concerning the cost for a BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 6 signal warrant analysis - $1,500.00. Bob Swanson suggested that the cost could be funded through the betterment project for the industrial park. * MOTION: To approve the signal warrant analysis. Penney /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 f) The Town Manager advised that the Police Chief reported there should be a STOP sign on Bella Vista Ave. at the intersection of Central Street. * MOTION: To install a STOP sign on Bella, Vista Ave. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 g) The Town Manager had given a copy of a Proposed Finance Committee Special Town Meeting Warrant Article to each Selectman, in which it specifies the need for a transfer or appropriation from the Town In- surance Account of $90,000 and $45,000 to cover the shortfall in the Health Insurance Benefits account for FY -93. h) Each Board member had been given a copy of a Memorandum to the Town Manager from the Building Inspector, Bert Cook, as well as copy of a letter from Town counsel regarding a possible conflict of interest on the.part of plumbing, gas and electric inspectors. Town Counsel'ad- vised that there was no problem for the plumbing and gas inspectors, but the Tom needs to adopt a "local option statute" for electric inspectors; i.e. Mass. General Laws Chapter 166, Section 32A. * MOTION: To adopt Mass. General Laws Chapter 166, Section 32A. Robinson /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 Selectman Penney referred to Inspector St. John, asking how long he had been working for the town, and was he from North Attleboro. He went on to say he had heard of problems involving him prior to his employment by Mansfield. The Town Manager said he has worked for the Town for over a year, and is thought highly of. 9. New Business a) Selectman Penney asked the Town Manager to look into the State program concerning a Gypsy Moth egg count and resultant spraying as he has a concern for trees in certain areas of town. b) Selectman Robinson stated it has been great serving on the Board with Chairman Tartufo for the past three years; he appreciated his experi- ence and his concern for the town. Selectman Penney also thanked the Chairman for his support when he first came on the Board. BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 10, 1993 PAGE 7 Selectman Colella said (to Chairman Tartufo) "You're going out, I'm trying to get back in and he hoped people would vote him back in ". Chairman Tartufo thanked his wife and two sons for bearing with him, and thanked the staff for their cooperation. He also thanked Bill Williams (Town Manager) for his superb job, saying he has achieved results and success. He then read a prepared statement and thanked the present Selectmen for their help and the volunteers and residents of the town. He said Mansfield is an excellent educational community, business community and residential community. 10. Executive Session Board members were polled to go into Executive Session for discussion of a contract matter for the Tom Manager: 5 -0 - Executive Minutes typed separately - 11. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: --IKW Clerk -� /1-2 Date signed