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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-26-1993BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA_.. May 26, 1993 7:00 P.M. Review of Correspondence 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Salute the Flag b) Minutes of May 12, 1993 c) Warrant n49 d) Licenses & Permits e) Correspondence �n `T, in P,- 7:40 P.M. Presentation of Plaque /Vickie Prasad 7:50 P.M. Plymouth Street Athletic Fields - Andy Gazzolo, Dan Clifford 8:00 P.M. Informational Hearing /Small Cities Grant 8:30 P.M. Bi- monthly Committee Meeting - Library /COA /Recreation 9:00 P.M. Interviews /Conservation Commission (2) 9:20 P.M. Questions & Comments 9:45 P.M. Steve Grossman /CVI Old Business a) Town Manager b) Selectmen New Business a) Town Manager - Local Housing Partnership - Master Grant Agreement /Office of Comptroller - Municipal Incentive Grant /Goals Facilitator project b) Selectmen - Dept. of Environmental Protpc *.ion petition North Main Street prop?rty Adjournment NEXT WEEK (June 2, 1993) - WORKSHOP BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 i ''! it �" �• ^� PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale; Selectmen Ronald, Penney,;)96yld';'.T6,44:ranager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of May 12, 1993 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of May 12, 1993 as amended. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 3. Warrant #49 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #49 in the amount of $627,706.08, dated May 25, 1993, broken down as follows: General Fund - $425,777.10 Special Revenue - 3,264.36 Capital Projects - 17,008.18 Sewer Expense - 8,829.69 Water Expense - 22,320.74 Electric Enterprise - 150,506.01 Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 Royle abstained on Bd. of Health items 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for renewal of a Common Victuallers License by William Sakillares d /b /a VILLAGE PIZZA, 365 N. Main Street. * MOTION: To approve the renewal application. Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 b) Application for renewal of an Automatic Amusement Device License by William Sakillares d /b /a VILLAGE PIZZA. * MOTION: To approve the renewal application. Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 c) Transfer Request #10 in the amount of $6,486 for Selectmen Legal Ex- pense. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #10. Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 Chairman Pasquale reported there is approximately $40,000 left in the Reserve Fund. d) Request by American Legion Auxiliary to sell Poppies over Memorial Day weekend. * MOTION: To approve the sale of Poppies. Penney / Royle ( VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 PAGE 2 5. Correspondence a) Copy of FISCAL UPDATE, A Quarterly Report from Treasurer Joe Malone, Spring 1993. b) Three (3) Dept. of Public Utilities notices of Public Hearings re: - Lindsay Communications, Inc. - American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc. - CIMCO Communications, Inc. c) Copy of letter to Mass. Dept. of Environmental Protection from GEI Consultants, Inc. re: Compo Chemical Company, Inc. progress report. d) Copy of A Mountain of Demonstrations, "Environmental Issues & Highways" June 8, 1993, sponsored by The New Hampshire Road Agent Assoc. in cooperation with the Baystate Roads Program, In Nashua, NH. e) Memorandum to the Board from Bristol County Commissioners re: Communi- cation from the Executive Office of Communities & Development regard- ing Municipal Incentive Grant Program for FY -94. f) Packet of books /booklets offered by Lewis Publishers, Inc. re: Waste ( Encapsulation, Sludge Use in Land Reclamation, Material Recovery Facility Design, Composting & Recycling Municipal Solid Waste, Water & Wastewater Systems Finance & Pricing, Hazardous Waste Minimization, Practical Handbook of Compost Engineering. g) Copy of letter to Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, MEPA Unit, from SRPEDD Transportation Planning Manager re: Recommendation for a full Environmental Impact Report for Super Stop & Shop in Mansfield. h) Notice from Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission re: Closing require- ments for Memorial Day and July 4th. i) Letter to the Board from Norton Steering Committee Chairperson, Patricia A. Graney, re: Formation of a Steering Committee to participate in a Feasibility Study for a Public Safety Regionalization Center. j) Letter to the Board from Stuart R. Golde, 19 Lancashire Drive, re: Alladan Kennels. k) Invitation from Gov. Weld to participate in the initial partnership meeting of the Massachusetts Rural Development Council on June 11th. 1) Copy of Memorandum to the Town Manager from Fire Chief, Ed Sliney, re: Central Station Repairs - Stairway and Floors. - The Town Manager was asked to send letters of appreciation. m) Notice to Mansfield Townspeople from TOGETHER WE CAN re: Mansfield's 4th of July Community Day. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 PAGE 3 - Chairman Pasquale commented that this is a group of dedicated people, and pointed out a final planning meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 16th; volunteers are welcome. He also mentioned the Garage Sale of last Saturday and the local merchants Sidewalk Sale, saying every- body was out and people being seen. 6. Disbandment'of Cable Advisory Committee Members of the Cable Advisory Committee were Mo Prasad, Scott Button, Bruce Glazer, Vicki Prasad, Jay Goldman, Chairman Pasquale, Selectman Ronald. * MOTION: To disband the Cable Advisory Committee. Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 Chairman Pasquale thanked them all very much for their years of service, then asked Vickie Prasad to come up to receive a plaque for her years on the Cable Advisory Committee for two separate terms and her years as a member of the Council on Aging. He said he feels communication has been open with this Committee. 7. Plvmouth Street Athletic Fields Andy Gazzolo, Dan Clifford, Edward Tartufo, Dick Lewis, Louis Amoruso and Lorilee Fish were all present. Andy Gazzolo, Chairman of the group, thanked the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager for approving this first phase of the project. He reported Dan Clifford will be the person in charge for the project. Main Line Construction Co. will install the culvert, Michael Trowbridge has been doing the plans.akxnoxeogt* Russ Cobb has vol- unteered to clear the land after the culvert is installed. Chairman Pasquale thanked everybody involved and said anybody interested in contributing could call Andy Gazzolo (339- 7367). Lorilee Fish, Parks & Recreation Director, suggested a gift account be set up for contributions. Selectman Penney suggested trying to maintain some of the trees. The Town Manager reported he has received a check in the amount of $12,500 from Cabot Partners and $3,000 from the Mansfield Youth Soccer Group. Selectman Royle asked the Town Manager to send letters of thanks. The Town Manager gave credit to former Selectman Edward Tartufo for start- ing this project along with the Industrial & Development Committee, Bob Angland of Cabot Partners, and acquisition of the Sheffy property, thanks to Andy Gazzolo. 8. Informational Hearing /Small Cities Grant Keith Hayes, founder of Mansfield Families, came before the Board to dis- cuss his organization and his feeling that it could be included in the Town's application for a Small Cities Grant. Each Board member had been provided earlier with a copy of Keith's proposal requesting funding total - ing $40,000. His proposal is to assist families of low to moderate in- come living in the Mansfield area. He said he feels $40,000 will run his BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 PAGE 4 program for two to three years. Selectman Royle commended Keith for seeing the need for specific services. Selectman Ronald voiced concern as to whether what he is proposing is covered by other services in the area. Keith said they will do most of their work in people's homes. The Town Manager said the purpose of tonight's hearing is to hold a meet- ing for public input for the Town of Mansfield grant application. Mans- field Families is an established entity owner but needs funds. Keith said it is a parent -aid program. Chairman Pasquale commended him on his commun- ity spirit, questioned him about insurance coverage. Gale Farrugia, Council on Aging Director, introduced Carol Lucas of West - side Benevolent Society, and Lucretia Hudzinski of INFO LINE, all of whom spoke of the need for a food bank for at least two or three days a week. Gale Farrugia said she will be looking for a licensed social worker this year to work with Keith's project. It is important to have services in town because Mansfield does not have public transportation to such serv- ices in other towns /cities. Gale said Keith's plan is valuable. The Town Manager asked how much money the three of them need for the com- munity development application; it has not been determined yet, they said. The Town Manager advised the Mansfield train station will be entering into ( the grant application for acquisition of the Cleveland Twist Drill prop- erty - a public involvement grant /a component for preliminary plan /a com- munity need assessment. The Town of Mansfield has a six -year plan which is commendable; a "core" program will not be successful in acquiring a grant (social services); pub- lic transportation is a serious message with public services. Selectman Royle said she is not pleased with the scope of the grant - social services should be paramount, quality of life is important. 9. Bi- monthly Committee Meeting Council on Aging - Gale Farrugia, Director, Joy Lee Eppes, Chairman of the Council, and members Mary Butler, Sonia Walgreen, Jack Folan were al }: present. Chairman Pasquale announced that Gale Farrugia was a recent recipient of a Community Service Award from the Grange. Gale reported it has been a very busy year with alot of new and innovative programs. Joy Lee mentioned the newsletter and calendar they produce each month. The Board asked if it could receive copies.. Gale said they are always in need of volunteers. Joy Lee said the Library Trustees and Council on Aging meet twice a year to share responsibilities of the build- ing. Chairman Pasquale commended the Council on doing a great and needed job, saying the Selectmen appreciate it. I BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 PAGE 5 Library Trustees - Jeffrey Ptaschnik represented the Trustees, explaining their Chairman was unable to come. He reported circulation continues to increase. They publish a newsletter once a month. The youth and adult programs are successful. They have received two Title I grants, and the Town will receive a $60,000 grant for the library with another due in 1995. They have installed a check -point security system, and have started a library funding procedure for acquiring books. Selectman Royle asked to have copies of the library newsletter sent to Board members. Recreation Commission - Chairman Ron Reeves was present, along with Lorilee Fish, Parks & Recreation Director. Chairman Pasquale complimented them on the Garage Sale. Ron reviewed priorities - hiring an Assistant for Lorilee - and activities they had over 200 for the Fishing Derby; summer camp will have approxi- mately 150 per week. Selectman Penney asked about a public swimming pool and was the Conserva- tion Commission considering buying a piece of land in the Great Woods for a pool? Ron said the Town of Easton offers use of their pool at the same rate as Easton residents pay. Selectman Penney also asked about a skating pond. Chairman Pasquale said they are doing a great job, then reminded everybody of the Duck Race June 23rd. Municipal Building Committee - Rich Feeley, Chairman, and Steve MacCaffrie represented the MBC. They reported that the committee for the Municipal Building Feasibility Study met last night and have narrowed the proposals down to 13. It will be September before they have a recommendation for the Board of Selectmen. Discussion followed as to procedure for selecting and negotiating with the winning bidder. The sub - committee consists of the Town Manager, Selectman Ralph Penney, Douglas Annino of the Planning Board. 10. Interviews /Conservation Commission Two applicants were interviewed: Jack Vultaggio, Jr., 141 Central Street, an attorney who also has a B.S. Degree in Government, and Kerry L. Weidner, 427 Gilbert Street, familiar with land -use planning and geology, also real estate experience. Selectmen asked each a few questions; Selectman Penney suggested no deci- sion at this time as he would like to see more applicants. Conservation Commission member Marilyn Powers stated they do need the additional mem- ber for a quorum frequently. Kerry Weidner was nominated: 3 -0 Penney abstained BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 PAGE 6 11. Questions & Comments None 12. Steve Grossman /CVI Mo Prasad and Scott Button of the Cable Advisory Committee were present. Chairman Pasquale followed the listing of non- compliance: Payment to Cable Access, due March 15, 1993, was made May 21st. Mo Prasad stated it should have been from July 1, 1993; the check showed July 31, 1993. The Performance Bond was due March 8, 1993. Steve Grossman took the blame for the check error and performance bond, but also advised there is a performance bond in place since the system was first constructed. He said the errors were not intentional. Steve Grossman had the Letter of Credit ready to be signed. Mo Prasad stated a penalty of $100 per day is stipulated, after a 30 -day notification by the issuing authority. Selectman Ronald mentioned miscommunication, and feels fault lies in not having an Advisory Committee in place, and because of to- night's last minute conditions, he would be inclined not to impose fines; notices were not sent out. Chairman Pasquale said he was the force behind putting fines in place; there is a procedure for assessing fines. He will accept the letter of credit, look at it and have Town Counsel review it. Selectman Royle said she felt a contract has to be adhered to. * MOTION: To accept the Letter of Credit pending Town Counsel approval. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 13. New Business a) The Town Manager presented a Purchase Order in the amount of $6,692.00 for a Wastewater pump #2. * MOTION: To approve the Purchase Order. Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 b) The Town Manager reported the Attorney General's office has come to am agreement with Belmont Springs Water Co. that their letter was an alarming and deceptive issue. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 26, 1993 PAGE 7 c) Selectman Royle advised that Mosquito Control will spray if a call is made to them: Bristol County Mosquito Control - 823 -5253. d) Chairman Pasquale welcomed Rojac's which opened in town today. e) The Town Manager was asked to write letters of commendation to the following Firefighters and DPW workers who completed repairs needed at the Central Fire Station - rubber tile floors in three rooms and reconstruction of the entire stairway: Firefighters Philip Fontaine and James DuBeau; DPW Foreman Gilbert Taylor and David Palerno. 14. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:00 P.M.). Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk Date signed TOWN OF MANSFIELD BOARD OF SELECTMEN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Mansfield Board of Selectmen will be holding a public hearing on Wednesday, May 26, 1993, at 8:00 P.M. in the Selectmen's meeting room located in the town offices, Mansfield, Massachusetts. Said hearing is for the purposes of public input and participation in the selection of an activity eligible for funding under the EOCD Small Cities Grant Program (MSCP). The topic of discussion will be downtown Mansfield and will include but not be limited to the following: 1. Downtown revitalization through the establishment of an emerging downtown partnership, facade and signage improvements, or other activities. 2. Housing rehabilitation. 3. Public facilities and infrastructure improvements. 4. Economic development through the establishment of a revolving loan fund. 5. Creation of a non - profit food bank or other social services. 6. Other activities, eligible for funding under the EOCD Massachusetts Small Cities Proposal. Grant related activity will be coordinated by the Town Manager who will be assisted by Town staff. Anv person or organization wishing to be heard on any of the above topics should appear on said date and time and shall be given the opportunity to participate in discussion with the Board of Selectmen. Douglas Ronald, Clerk Mansfield Board of Selectmen May 14, 1993 May 21, 1993