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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-3-1993V 1. 6:00 P.M 2. 7:00 P.M lu 1 °31 (i 11 Pi i 1 %: 13 ) R E V I S E D BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA March 3, 1993 Work Session -- Great Woods License Review of Correspondence 3. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called to Order a) Salute the Flag b) Minutes of February 24, 1993 c) Warrant #37 d) Licenses & Permits e) Correspondence 4. 7:50 P.M. Questions and Comments 5. 8:00 P.M. Train Station Information Forum 6. Old Business a) Town Manager - Sexual Harassment Policy - Municipal Building Survey - Municipal Incentive Grants - Early Retirement Bill Update - Water Rate: Capital Charges Recommendations b) Selectmen - Real Property Tax Classification 7. New Business a) Town Manager - Health Insurance Cost Initiatives b) Selectmen - Conservation Land Acquisition Process 8. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 3, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Penney, Pasquale, Colella, Robinson; Town Manager, Bill Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Due to the delay in starting the meeting, Chairman Tartufo announced they would immediately start the Train Station Information Forum. He turned the meeting over to the Town Manager who advised who represents the Train Station Committee; among those was John Pobst of SRPEDD. Bill reported the committee asked for a short -term traffic recommendation. There is no proposed action. The committee expects to deal with a train station master plan - a train station proposal for Mr. Pobst's concern for im- provement of safety. John Pobst addressed a plan developed by the MBTA concerning problems leav- ing River Street. It suggested exit on Allen Street Extension, no right turn, and was endorsed by Police Chief Earls. Allen Street Extension be- longs to Cleveland Twist Drill, so this must be resolved first. Bill Williams explained Cleveland Twist owns Allen Street and they are going to sell their plant. Jeff Greer, Manager of Cleveland Twist Drill, said the proposal was objectionable to his company. Tractor. trailers need River Street to egress. John Pobst said the mildest step is no right turns out of the River Street lot. Bill explained that if Cleveland Twist is sold, the situation will be different. At present the plan is only a short - term solution. The meeting was then opened to the public. Jim Clemmey, of Clemmey Tank Co., said Clemmey Tank gave River Street to the Town in 1963. His concern is that cars come through his company's parking lot. There is a problem as to Amtrak property, Town property, Clemmey Tank property. Mary Williard, a Foxboro commuter, suggested police at high commuter times. Bill mentioned consideration of a traffic signal. An East Street resident was interested to know if commuters were on the committee; she was told 'yes'. John Pobst said any commuter interested is welcome on the committee; the next meeting is March 15th. Bill Williams referred to the possible sale of Cleveland Twist Drill and a meeting he had with the company's attorney and executives today. He also mentioned that the most common complaint from commuters is concern with drainage for the River Street lot, which was discussed. The Town needs support to convince the MBTA to improve that lot. Alternatives were discussed; unfortunately it takes money. Deborah Graham, a commuter from Mansfield, mentioned the lack of parking space after 7:30 A.M. Cable License Renewal Selectman Pasquale, who had represented the Selectmen on the Cable Advi- sory Committee during negotiations, advised there was a 5 -1 vote to sign * BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 3, 1993 PAGE 2 the contract. The Cable Advisory Committee met and, after talking with Howard Horton, Special Counsel, the contract has been approved and is ready to be signed. Selectman Colella said he was not asked for the reason one committee Pasquale explained. He!weht,on to ready voted on this and Mr. Grossm plained the Treasurer will establi check and a Cable Advisory Committ ectmen to oversee use of the accou Real Property Tax Classification in favor of a ten -year contract, and member was opposed, which Selectman say the Board of Selectmen has al- an has a $20,000 check. Mo Prasad ex- sh a Cable Escrow Account with that ee will be set up by the Board of Sel- nt. The contract was then duly signed. Chairman Tartufo summarized last week's hearing data and reminded every- one that the tax rate was moved from 113% to 110% last year. The Town Manager advised that the Industrial & Development Commission met and is recommending 107 %. Selectman Penney said he would support 107 %, Select- man Colella said he would like to see it stay at last year's rate of 110 %. Selectman Robinson expressed concern for senior citizens and the elderly; Selectman Pasquale said he appreciates the concern for senior citizens, but he wants to continue to send the message to businesses that the Town can't do alot; he suggested the Board consider 109 %. Chairman Tartufo felt the Board has to consider the best interest of people in town. He said he would like to have seen more movement last year, and he would con- sider 109 %. He pointed out there are alot of small business owners in town, and mentioned betterments and senior citizens. He suggested the possibility of setting up a pool (some part of the classification) for the elderly; the Town Manager will look into this. MOTION: For the classification rate to be 109 %. Pasquale /Robinson Selectman Penney said he does not feel it is equitable. Jerry Shulman, of Cabot Partners, mentioned the pronounced vacancy rate in Cabot Park and that Mansfield taxes and electric rates are one of the highest for Cabot Partners in the entire country. There is a 30% warehouse vacancy. VOTED: 3 -2 Penney and Colella opposed 5. Minutes of February 24, 1993 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of February 24, 1993. Penney /Pasquale VOTED: 4 -0 Colella abstained 6. Warrant #37 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #37 in the amount of $491,269.31, dated March 2, 1993, broken down as follows: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 3, 1993 PAGE 3 General Fund - $456,225.57 Special Revenue - 876.92 Sewer Expense - 7,100.06 Water Expense - 8,451.63 Electric Enterprise - 18,615.13 Pasquale /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 7. Annual Town Meeting Warrant * MOTION: To approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Pasquale /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 8. Licenses & Permits a) Application for renewal of Junk Dealer's Frog Hollow Antiques, 82 Stearns Ave. * MOTION: To approve the renewal license. 9. Correspondence License, Cal Vizedom d /b /a Pasquale /Colella VOTED: 5 -0 6) Copy of County Treasurer and County Commissioners ANNUAL REPORT. b) Notice of SRPEDD Economic Development Training March 22, 29 and April 5 at the SRPEDD offices, 88 Broadway, Taunton. c) Meeting Notice Invitation to participate on a Committee to develop a section of the SRPEDD Region's Regional Transportation Plan dealing with GATRA's fixed route bus system. d) Notice of Town of Easton Dept. of Public Works Water Division Training Seminar, March 25th, 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon for all water works personnel. e) Letter from the Mass. Municipal Association Executive Director re: A series of five MMA Regional Update Meetings. - The Town Manager advised he and Selectman Pasquale will attend the meeting in Bedford. f) Letter from Dept. of Environmental Protection re: Permission to destroy all Notice of Intent files containing unappealed Orders of Conditions filed with the department from January 1980 through December 1990. g) Letter to the Board from Mass Highway District Highway Director re: Two copies of a Memorandum of Agreement for funds allotted under the 1991 Transportation Bond Issue; amount of allotment is $245,044.00. - Must be signed by Selectmen BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING 1 MARCH 3, 1993 PAGE 4 h) Memorandum from Chairman of the Municipal Building Committee re: Heat- ing and Ventilation Problems, Jordan /Jackson School complex. i) Copy of Letter to Robert Juusola, HMFA Architects, Inc. from Inspector of Buildings, Bert Cook, re: Jordan - Jackson Elementary Complex. j) Copy of Memorandum to EMTs Towne, Fiske, Pulio, Webster from Fire Chief Sliney re: January 22, 1992 Ambulance Run and a letter from Walter Bogdanchik, Sr. which prompted it. k) Copy of SRPEDD Memorandum re: Background material for meeting March 9th on the GATRA Fixed -Route Bus System. 1) Memorandum to the Board from Richard Lewis, Environmental & Conservation Planner, re: Great Woods Land Acquisition. - Chairman Tartufo advised there is a meeting tomorrow in Boston at the Dept. of Environmental Affairs regarding this. 10. Questions & Comments a) Marilyn Powers reported there is a problem at Bella Vista & Central Street; commuters tie up traffic where there is no STOP sign. 11. Old Business - Town Manager a) Bill asked Board members to approve the Sexual Harassment Policy. * MOTION: To approve the Sexual Harassment Policy, as presented. Pasquale /Penney Selectman Robinson expressed concern that it be handled prop- erly; every employee should understand it. Bill explained it is an educational protective statement. VOTED: 4 -1 Robinson opposed b) Selectmen had received a copy of Dick Lewis' Memorandum: Municipal Building Survey.- which covered a proposed funding level of $20,000 to $25,000, and an RFP. * MOTION: To authorize the RFP. Pasquale /Penney Selectman Penney said he felt the Town's available land should be included. VOTED: 5 -0 c) Early Retirement Bill update - Bi Electric Department would need to not yet made its decision. Selectman Pasquale asked if there further if there are no vacancies 1 said all by one employee in the be replaced. The County Board has is any sense in reviewing it any created. He suggested withdrawing BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 3, 1993 PAGE 5 the Article from the Town Meeting Warrant; decision was to leave it in until the information on the Education Reform Bill is known. d) Bill advised there will be information coming on regionalization of many and varied types of supplies, similar to the one Mansfield is presently using for office supplies. e) Water rate: Capital charges - * MOTION: To increase the water capital charge from $300 to $670 effec- tively immediately. Pasquale /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 * MOTION: To use the money so raised to pay for the cost to implement the Stage II KOH project for FY -94. Pasquale /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 12. Old Business - Selectmen a) Chairman Tartufo reported he has completed the Town Manager evaluation form; he would like each Selectman to see it, then he will present it ( to the Town Manager, after which the salary increase needs to be con - sidered. 13. New Business - Town Manager a) Bill had distributed earlier a Memorandum concerning the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group's Pilgrim Health Care Advantage Plan and what this would entail. Bill said it is a consolidation insurance risk pool and should enhance the negotiating position and, hopefully, provide its members with lower premium rates. There will be a regional information meeting March 30th at 7:00 P.M. at the Easton Water Dis- trict for Boards of Selectmen, School Committee and Finance Committee. He encourages everyone to participate. 14. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:30 P.M.). Colella /Pasquale VOTED: 5 -0 f MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk Date signed