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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-12-1993BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA May 12, 1993 f' �.,,. -,'! J ri;. .,i 7: '79 f i;. ! iS 1. 6:45 P.M. Site -walk at Highway Garage 2. 7:15 P.M. Executive Session /Police matter 3. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Salute the Flag b) Minutes of April 28, 1993 c) Warrant #47 d) Licenses & Permits e) Correspondence 4. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 5. 8:00 P.M. Dog Complaint Hearing (cont'd) - Bilodeau vs. Alladan Kennels 6. 8:30 P.M. Bi- monthly Committee Meeting - Planning Bd., Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Health 7. 9:15 P.M. Beta Engineering - School St., 4lest St., Copeland Dr. intersection 8. 9:30 P.M. Municipal Building Committee - Municipal Building Study 9. Old Business a) Town Manager - Together We Can - MBTA Train Station Committee - Bird Road update b) Selectmen 10. New Business a) Town Manager - State Training Program - Small Cities Grant - Municipal Incentive Grant 11. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 �.7 ;i 2'! '1 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale; Selectmen Robinson, Penney:, Ronald,; Selectvloman Royle; Town Manager; Police Chief, Jesse Earls' 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. * MOTION: To go into Executive Session to discuss a police matter of public safety and to return to open session for the regular meeting. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 5 -0 - Executive Session typed separately - 2. The meeting opened at 7:55 P.M. and the Flag was saluted. 3. Minutes of April 28. 1993 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of April 28, 1993 as amended. Royle /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 4. Warrant #47 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #47 in the amount of $1,523,668.56, dated May 11, 1993, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 259,497.15 Special Revenue - 4,828.06 Capital Projects - 236,854.42 Sewer Expense - 19,713.31 Water Expense - 24,836.87 Electric Enterprise - 952,938.75 Trusts - 25,000.00 Penney /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 Royle abstained on Bd. of Health items 5. Licenses & Permits * a) MOTION: To approve the Proclamation for the Jaycees 35th Anniversary. Royle /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 b) Transfer Request #6 in the amount of $15,000.00 for the Treasurer for an increase in costs of service. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #6. Robinson / Royle VOTED: 5 -0 c) Transfer Request #7 in the amount of $486.26 Town Insurance Account, requested by the town Accountant. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request V. Royle /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 2 6. Correspondence a) Letter from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: Small Cities Program & Municipal Incentive Grant Program. b) Copy of letter to Chairman Cauldwell, Conservation Commission, from Sarah Forbes re: Resignation from the Commission. * MOTION: To accept the resignation with regret and send her a letter wishing her the best. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 5 -0 c) Letter to the Board from Mo Prasad, Chairman, Cable Advisory Committee, re: CVI License Compliance. * MOTION: To send a letter to Steve Grossman, General Manager, advising him of non - compliance and request that he meet with the Board to discuss this May 19, 1993 at 8:15 P.M. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 5 -0 d) Letter to Chairman Pasquale from Mo Prasad re: Recommendation to dis- solve the Cable Advisory Committee. Chairman Pasquale voiced agreement with the proposal and it was decided to ask the Cable Advisory Committee to meet with the Board May 26, 1993. e) Letter to the Board from Town Counsel, Bob Mangiaratti, re: 33 Coral Street residence. The Town Manager explained the recommendations of Town Counsel and that the Board of Selectmen should authorize the Building Inspector to do as Town Counsel recommends. * MOTION: To authorize the Building Inspector, under General Laws Chapter 143, Sections 6, 7, 8 and 9, to do as recommended by Town Counsel. Penney /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 MOTION: To appoint a surveyor and designate the Fire Chief and one dis- interested person appointed by the Building Inspector as a survey board to issue a written report about the premises to the Selectmen with a copy to be served on the owner. Robinson /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 f) Letter to the Board from New England Power Service re: Vegetation management treatments on rights -of -way, along with Yearly Operational Plan. g) Letter to the Board from Gov. Weld re: Asian - American Commission. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 3 h) Copy of letter to Ned Corcoran, Director of the Right -of -Way Bureau, from Janice M. Meszoely, President, Natural Resources Trust, re: Return of the 88 acres to the Town. - Chairman Pasquale advised there will be a meeting with Commissioner Kerasiotes Tuesday, May 18th which he will attend as well as the Town Manager, Lennie Flynn and Rep. Barbara Hyland. a) Letter to the Board from SRPEDD Chairman DeCarlo re: Appointment of a delegate to the commission of the SRPEDD. MOTION: To appoint Selectman Amos Robinson to serve again. Royle /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 b) Letter to the Board from Linda Sohn, President of Kozy Kennels, Inc., re: Concern for land abutting three kennels to have homes built on it. The Planning Board is to receive a copy with a request for them to re- port back to the Selectmen c) Letter to Local Official from Executive Office of Communities & Development Director Ebersole, Bureau of Municipal Management, re: Peer -to -Peer Technical Assistance Program and possibility of a peer grant. - The Town Manager will handle this. d) Letter to the Board from Mrs. Maryann Ranahan, 120 Dean Street, Mansfield, re: Concern for an abandoned building on Coral Street. - Town Manager will answer her letter e) Letter to the Board from Kenneth Parsons, Jr. of Gerry Abbott Realtors, re: Darthea Williams Estate land off Hope Street. * MOTION: To sell the parcel of land off Hope Street and direct the Town Manager to proceed with Town Counsel's recommendations. Ronald /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 * MOTION: To have the Treasurer, Joan Cutillo, act as agent for the sale. Penney / Royle VOTED: 5 -0 f) Copy of letter to the Town Manager and DPW Director from Richard S. Nicholson, 71 Tanya Drive, re: Repair of Damaged Sidewalk Curbing. - The Town Manager reported the DPW is taking care of this. g) Memorandum to the Board from Chairman Feeley of the Municipal Building Committee re: Municipal Building Feasibility Study and appointment of a representative of the Board of Selectmen to serve as an Associate Member. * MOTION: To appoint Selectman Ralph Penney. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING j MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 4 h) Letter to the Board from Kevin Byrne, Executive Vice President, Chamber of Commerce, re: Appreciation to all for support of C1eanSweep '93. i) Copy of letter to Town of Norton Conservation Director, Kathy Romero, from Norton's Board of Selectmen Chairman, Raymond N. Patenaude, re: Board vote to support the joint acquisition of land in the Great Woods area. j) Copy of Mass. Cable Television Commission 'Cable Bulletin'. k) Copy of Memorandum to the Police Chief and Town Manager from Chairman of the Municipal Building Committee re: Parking - Jordan /Jackson School Complex. - It is not under their jurisdiction 1) Copy of Memorandum from MBC Chairman, Rich Feeley, re: Landscaping - Jordan /Jackson School. m) Copy of Memorandum to DPW Director, Bob Swanson, from MBC Chairman, Rich Feeley, re: No Parking Signs installed at the Jordon /Jackson School. n) Letter to the Board from General Manager Bruce Montgomery, Great Woods ( Center for the performing Arts, re: Appreciation for issuance of their license, and parking lot security measures for the season. o) Letter to 'Town Official' from Deputy Commissioner, Leslie Kirwan, Division of Local Services, re: New publication Municipal Bulletin No 30, Laws Relating to Municipal Finance and Taxation. p) Copy of Meeting Notice from MEPA Unit, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, re: Super Stop & Shop Supermarket, Mansfield, and copy of Environmental Notification Form. q) Letter to Local Official form James Colman, Assistant Commissioner for Waste Site Cleanup, Dept. of Environmental Protection, re: List of Mansfield's Confirmed Disposal Sites and Locations to be Investi- gated. r) Letter from Chairman Wayne P. Southworth, Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee, re: Decision for the Canoe River Aquifer to be designated as a "Sole Source Aquifer ". s) Copy of the Mass. Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Board News- letter "LLW Up- Front ". 7. Public Hearing /Dog Complaint cont'd i Mr. James Bilodeau, complainant, Mr. Guy, owner of Alladan Kennels, and jeff Collins, Mansfield's Dog Officer, were all present. Chairman Pasquale BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 5 summarized the situation to date. Mr. Guy presented copies of two cost estimates he had received for "acoustical treatment" of his kennels, saying they could possibly be effective but were way beyond his means. One for $6,500. the other $10,587; the $6,500 method does not include installation. Mr. Guy said he has done what was asked of him by keeping windows closed and the air conditioning on; the neighbors claimed there was no noticeable change. Mr. Guy also advised the estimates cost him close to $200.00. Selectwoman Royle thanked Mr. Guy for doing what the Board had asked and thanked him for securing the estimates. Mr. Bilodeau asked Selectman Ronald about the kennel he had mentioned at the previous hearing. Selectman Ronald said it was a different situation and totally different set up. Mrs. Bowers, of 66 Jewell Street, said the kennel was there long before Forest Park was built (the subdivision Mr. Bilodeau resides in), and Mr. Guy has done alot and enjoys an international reputa- tion in breeding boxer dogs. Mr. Bilodeau mentioned other businesses and dog complaints which had been restricted; he suggested some kind of abate- ment. Chairman Pasquale answered his comments. Selectman Robinson said he is not willing to take action; there is need for more communication between the parties. Selectwoman Royle said she used to live near the airport and had to learn to accept the planes flying over her pool. She then suggested that all the neighbors contribute to the block sound- proofing. Selectman Penney said he understood people who bought homes in the Alladan Kennel area were fully aware there was a kennel there. One neighbor mentioned a legal action they could take. Mr. Billodeau said he does not feel the Board has indicated there is a 'nuisance'. The hearing was closed. * MOTION: To request Mr. Guy to continue with the steps such as keeping the windows closed, air conditioning on, Sun morning start at 7:30 A.M. and any other steps he feels appropriate to abate the -pnrl�m. S < ,v Royle /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 8. Bi- monthly Committee /Board Meeting Chairman, Bill Madan, was present along with members of the Planning Board - Tony Caponigro, John Sullivan. Bill Madan reported activities are picking up with submittals of new plans, they are working on a study of the Great Woods; commercial activities starting to pick up also. Selectman Penney asked Bill Madan if they were receptive to having their meeting televised on a Selectmen Workshop night the first Wednesday of each month. Chairman Pasquale asked that he and his board try to work more closely with the Board of Selectmen and others. Bill Madan asked about the Zone II study around Town wells. Chairman Pas- quale asked that the Town Manager and Planning Director, Shaun Burke, look ( into this; action is needed to protect Town wells. The Town Manager is to report back to the Board of Selectmen and copy the Planning Board. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 6 Chairman Greg Cauldwell, of the Conservation Commission and member Marilyn Powers represented the Commission. Greg Cauldwell said they are trying to work on better communication with the Department of Public Works, and thanked the Selectmen for their effort to re- acquire the 88+ acres. He com- mented on their need for two new members in light of two recent resigna- tions. Greg said Dick Lewis, Conservation & Environmental Planner, does a good job on Orders of Conditions, etc., and they have very few appeals. The Conservation Commission's basic responsibility is protection of the wet- lands. Selectman Penney discussed the function of the Conservation Commission as administration of Town -owned land, etc. Chairman Pasquale stated he thinks they are doing a really good job. Chairman George Wojtkiewicz and member, Leonard Flynn, represented the Zon- ing Board of Appeals. Chairman Wojtkiewicz said the addition of Dick Lewis working with the Board has improved their operation, and they are trying to work more closely with the Planning Board. Lennie Flynn reported he had a call from Senator Keating's office regarding a meeting with the Mass. DPW Commissioner. Chairman of the Board of Health, Michael Van Splinter, introduced member Carol Sosman, who he said was a great addition. Mike mentioned the storage area behind the DPW garage and the proposed back road from the recycling park to the composting area will be a great addition. Mike said his Board is working on an informational approach of what are Board of Health respon- sibilities. -, Secretary -- for - -the - Board of-Health, announced the Household Hazardous Waste is held in the Spring, Automotive Hazardous Waste in the Fall. 9. Beta Engineering /School Street /West Street, Copeland Dr. Intersection Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, introduced Mike McNally of Beta Engineering, then summarized the proposed project; the islands will be removed and traf- fic signals are to be installed; total cost $89,000. Mike advised that construction will begin in one or two months and completed by Fall. Several School Street residents were present and mentioned speed is a big problem and truck travel has increased greatly. There was discussion con- cerning Great Woods traffic taking School Street to West Street. Bob was asked to contact the Mass. DPW regarding a sign for "U Turn" coming north on Rt. 495; also discuss traffic direction to Rt. 106. * MOTION: To go ahead with the Beta Engineering recommendation with the suggestions as made tonight, subject to approval of the Planning Board. Robinson /Penney VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 7 10. Old Business - Town Manager a) 'Together We Can' will hold an organizational meeting at the Public Library meeting room Thursday, May 20th, 7 -8 P.M. to prepare for Mans- field's first annual 4th of July Community Day. On Sunday, May 16th, 12:00 -1:30 P.M. Great Woods is hosting a 6 Month Celebration Reception for anyone who has supported Together We Can. b) On Thursday, June 3rd, there will be an MBTA Advisory Committee meeting at 2:00 P.M. The Town Manager advised consultants are being employed. The meeting will be to determine support or not to support. Selectmen Robinson and Ronald are the Selectmen representatives. c) Bird Road - Serena Nardone has reported work is to begin shortly. Ralph Fram will contribute $20,000 when Lot 23 is sold, $40,000 when Lot 21B is sold. 11. Old Business - Selectmen a) Selectman Robinson reported he had worked with 7th graders on recycling, and they will be working at the recycling park on Saturday afternoons. b) Selectwoman Royle said she had attended the Mansfield Municipal Airport "Careerport" affair. She was pleased with the group of officials who were there, and complimented David Dineen who runs the airport. She went on to _say Phil Finer, of the Airport Commission extends an invita- tion to the Selectmen and Town Manager for a free'plane ride. c) Selectwoman Royle reported that she and Parks Director, Lorilee Fish, visited the Park Row School playground, and Lorilee will meet with the Board and have alternative locations to suggest. She asked for sug- gestions from the public also. d) Selectman Penney inquired about the Industrial Pretreatment Program meeting. The Town Manager reported it went well. e) Selectman Penney commented on the Mass. DPW letter regarding sidewalks on Ware Street and taking by Eminent Domain vs. volunteer donations. Chairman Pasquale asked the Town Manager to put together a letter to the residents concerning the issue. f) Chairman Pasquale asked the Town Manager to write to the MBTA in answer to its letter !XXyYAq advising they cannot provide police details for commuter traffic problems in Mansfield. He suggested writing and ask- ing for a 60 %/40% split of fees collected because of the amount of work the Town performs in connection with the train station. Selectman Robinson suggested contacting AMTRAK first for a police detail. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 PAGE 8 g) Chairman Pasquale asked the Town Manager to schedule Dan Clifford, Sub- division Inspector, to meet with the Board for discussion of the Ply- mouth Street recreation fields. 12. New Business a) The Town Manager briefly reviewed the Small Cities Grant and Municipal Incentive Grant; also a State Training Program of the Mass. Municipal Association. * b) MOTION: To pursue sale of a parcel of land authorized by Article 36 of the Annual Town Meeting, May 4, 1993, and name Joan Cutillo designated agent. Penney /Robinson VOTED: 5 -0 Royle c) Selectwoman /offered a public thank you to the Qualters Middle School for the senior citizens dinner they put on. 13. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:00 P.M.). Penney / Royle VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED `__Cl e Date ,/ti gned BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 12, 1993 Warrant #46, signed May 5, 1993 at a Workshop: General Fund - School Lunch - Special Revenue - Sewer Expense - Water Expense - Electric Enterprise Trusts - $1,084,806.49 14,236.77 29,175.32 16,147.67 10,219.15 91,006.36 325.00 $1,245,916.76