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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 6-23-1993BOARD Of SELECTMEN AGENDA June 23, 1993 1. 6:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order - Mahsfield MBTA Train Station Committee Preliminary plan discussion 2. 7:30 P.M. a) Minutes of June 9, 1993 b) Warrant #52 & #53 c) Licenses & Permits d) Correspondence 3. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 4. 8:00 P.M. Bi- monthly Committee Meeting - Cable Access, Registrars of Voters, WWII Scholarship Committee 5. 8:30 P.M. Charter Informational Hearing 6. Old Business a) Town Manager - Plymouth St. athletic fields start date - Municipal Incentive Grant/ facilitator training - East Mansfield sewer project update b) Selectmen - No Smoking Policy 7. New Business 8. Adjournment a) Town Manager - Report on condition of streets b) Selectmen v�7 i 'U 1. 6:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order - Mahsfield MBTA Train Station Committee Preliminary plan discussion 2. 7:30 P.M. a) Minutes of June 9, 1993 b) Warrant #52 & #53 c) Licenses & Permits d) Correspondence 3. 7:50 P.M. Questions & Comments 4. 8:00 P.M. Bi- monthly Committee Meeting - Cable Access, Registrars of Voters, WWII Scholarship Committee 5. 8:30 P.M. Charter Informational Hearing 6. Old Business a) Town Manager - Plymouth St. athletic fields start date - Municipal Incentive Grant/ facilitator training - East Mansfield sewer project update b) Selectmen - No Smoking Policy 7. New Business 8. Adjournment a) Town Manager - Report on condition of streets b) Selectmen BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale; Selectmen Robinson, Royle, Penney, Ronald; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:40 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Bill Williams, Town Manager, and Chairman of the MBTA Train Station Com- mittee, introduced those present as: John Pobst of SRPEDD, Frank Gay of GATRA, Craig Miller /STV Group, Rep. Barbara Hyland, Jeff Greer of Cleve- land Twist Drill, Shaun Burke and Marydee Flynn of Mansfield Planning Board, and Francis Bruno, a Mansfield resident. At the Committee's June 3rd meeting it was voted unanimously to present the preliminary plan which Craig Miller of the STV Group showed and ex- plained. It would eliminate River Street by making it part of the parking lot and enlarge parking capacity from 349 spaces to 1,149 with 15 handi- capped spots; this is a 141% increase. It is assumed that the Cleveland Twist Drill facility will be acquired for parking with access on the south side and egress onto Allan Street. Selectman Robinson questioned how existing roads can handle 1,149 cars. Selectman Royle also expressed concern for increased traffic onto Rt. 106. She then suggested opening other train stations in other communities. Bill Williams explained this is an approval for the economic plan for the Small Cities Grant. Rep. Hyland advised there are discussions concern- ing more stations, parking, etc. Selectman Ronald said he agrees with Selectman Royle. Chairman Pasquale said he also agrees with Selectman Royle, but did not feel a station in Foxboro would help that much. He said he would like to see a split other than 50/50 on the parking fee as the Town does the upkeep of the lots and staflf_o_n_,_c_o-fTecting of the fees, etc. He said the access road is definitely needed, but where is the money going to come from. He would like parking for Mansfield residents, but does not want to count on using Chapter 90 funds. Bill Williams advised the Board not to vote to include this in the Small Cities Grant unless we are willing to accept the discriminatory provision. Chairman Pasquale said he feels the access road is needed, but residents need consideration also; Mansfield contributes alot. Lenny Flynn, who was in the audience, suggested acquiring Cleveland Twist land now, then develop it in phases as can be handled. He went on to point out that MBTA has not attended most of these meetings, yet it is getting two million dollars per year use of the Mansfield train station. Marilyn Powers suggested considering acquiring Cleveland Twist property as an asset for Mansfield vs. the property being sold to another party which will increase the impact on Mansfield traffic, etc. Chairman Pasquale said he would like the Board to vote for the plan pro- vided it is stipulated that the Town may be allowed to develop it based upon its own plans and needs. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 2 * MOTION: To authorize that the staff pursue the grant application and include the plan for the parking expansion. Robinson /Ronald VOTED: 3 -1 Royle opposed - - - The meeting adjourned and Selectman Robinson left for the evening - - - 1. The meeting reconvened at 8:05 P.M. 2. Minutes of June 9, 1993 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of June 9, 1993. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 3. Warrant #52 & #53 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #52 in the amount of $4,172,557.96, dated June 15, 1993, broken down as follows: General Fund - $3,256,441.67 School Lunch - 17,902.90 Special Revenue - 92,937.53 Sewer Expense - 25,826.11 Water Expense - 10,088.57 Electric Enterprise - 769,231,22 Library Trust - 139.96 Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 Royle abstained on Bd. of Health items * MOTION: To approve Warrant #53 in the amount of $500,421.28, dated June 22, 1993, broken down as follows: General Fund - $309,148.57 Special Revenue - 16,705.05 Capital Projects - 32,072.60 Sewer Expense - 12,345.02 Water Expense - 11,077.60 Electric Enterprise - 119,072.44 Penney /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 Royle abstained on Bd. of Health items 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for Auctioneer Permit, Benson Associates, for July 15, 1993 to be held in the VFW Hall, 88 Chilson Ave. * MOTION: To approve the permit. Penney / Royle BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 3 Selectman Ronald questioned Benson Associates' required regis- tration fee of $2.00 to bid. AMENDED MOTION: To approve pending review of legality of a charge to participate in the auction. Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 * b) MOTION: To approve and sign the Chapter 90 Project Final Report for Balcom Street Reclaimation in the amount of $88,420.56. Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 c) Transfer Requests approved: #12 - Building Dept. for Plumbing /Gas & Electrical Inspectors June services - $3,000.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 #13 - Health Dept. Salaries - $545.30 * Ronald /Penney VOTED: 3 -0 Royle abstained #14 - Building Operations - Replace /upgrade Town Hall copier - $10,585.00 Penney /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 #15 - Zoning Board of Appeals - Additional secretary salary - $350.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 #16 - Selectmen Legal Expense - $10,377.52 Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 #17 - Workmen's Comp /Special - $2,234.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 #18 - Workmen's Comp /Normal - $10,000.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 #19 - Town Manager Capital Outlay - $3,948.00, purchase of computer and printer for Selectmen Secretary Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 5. Correspondence a) Copy of letter to Chairman Greg Cauldwell, Conservation Commission, from Commission member, Marilyn A. Powers, re: Conflict of Interest issue disclosure statement. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 4 b) Request to hold a "family outing" Sept. 11, 1993 2:00 to 7:00 P.M. and to block off York Road from the corner of Windsor Place up to the intersection of York Road and Lancashire Drive, with, possibly, a disc jockey. * MOTION: To approve contingent upon approval by the Dept. of Public Safety. Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 c) Invoice to the Board from Suburban Coalition, Municipal Dues for FY 93 -94 - $100.00. - To be paid jointly with the School Department /Bob Gurek. d) Letter to the Board from Denise MacDonald, 40 Ian Keat's Drive, request- ing permission to have a block party on the cul -de -sac of Ian Keat's Drive July 17th (rain date July 18th) 12 Noon - 8:00 P.M. * MOTION: To approve contingent upon approval by the Dept. of Public Safety. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 e) Copy of a booklet entitled Seven Values To Live By, written by Norman Vincent Peale, The Center for Positive Thinking, particularly for young people; copies available free of cost. f) Letter to Town Officials from SRPEDD re: Attached handbook Planning for Economic Development. g) Copy of the Suburban Coalition Chronicle, Summer 1993. h) Copy of Calendar of Events, Massachusetts Archaeology Week, June 19 -27. i) Letter to DEP Customer from Commissioner Greenbaum and Regional Director, Crombie, re: relocation of its Southeast Regional Office and invitation to an Open House Wednesday, June 30th, 1:00 -5:00 P.M. j) Copy of letter to William Williams, Town Manager, from Selectmen Secre- tary, Elinor Harry, re: Her retirement effective August 13, 1993. Q Copy of Millis Consortium Minutes, May 19, 1993, and Agenda for June 23, 1993. 1) Letter of appreciation from Mrs. Maryann Ranahan, 120 Dean Street, re: Action taken on abandoned property on Coral Street. m) Three (3) Dept. of Public Utilities Public Hearing notices re: - Suntel North America, Inc. - American Telecommunications Enterprise, Inc. - GE Capital Communication Services Corp. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 5 n) Copy of Cable Bulletin, Mass. Cable Television Commission, re: Delay of rate regulations from June 21 to Oct. 1, 1993. o) Notice of Mass. Superfund Law, Chapter 21E of the General Laws Summer /Fall Seminars re: Cleanup of hazardous waste sites. - Selectman Penney explained there have been drastic changes. p) Letter to the Board from Secretary Coxe, Executive Office of Environ- mental Affairs re: City of Brockton and regional water problems. 6. Chairman Pasquale announced that Elinor Harry has celebrated her tenth year as Selectmen Secretary and the Board owes her a big debt. Chairman Pasquale then read a prepared statement concerning radio station WBZ News pertaining to the Town's Police Chief. He reported there was an emergency meeting at 6:30 P.M. of the Selectmen and Town Manager, and the Board members were informed the Labor Counsel recommended suspension with- out pay. Sgt. Arthur O'Neill has been appointed Acting Police Chief. * MOTION: To support the Town Manager. Penney /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 7. Questions & Comments a) Peter DeTrolio, 496 Elm Street, stated he would like to know exactly what Jesse Earls was indicted for; no one has seen the exact indictment. Chairman Pasquale read the Press Release issued from Attorney General Harshberger's office June 21, 1993. b) A resident of West Street stated the need for traffic lights at the West Street /Forbes Blvd. intersection. 8. Bi- monthly Committee Meetings Registrars of Voters - Judy Scott, Town Clerk, explained the duties of the Registrars and advised that the State is working on revamping registra- tion of voters; everything will be changed. She reported her office has just completed the census and there are now 18,200 residents. World War II Scholars00 hi Committee - Chairman Katherine Hayner reported they gave eight 400. scholarships this year. She said the caliber of the applicants increases each year so it is harder each year to choose. She then explained the qualifications they consider of each applicant. Cable Access Board of Directors Jack O'Neill, Chairman, and Lou Amoruso, Acting Chairman, were both present. Lou addressed the suggested topics they wished to discuss, copy of which had been given each Selectman in advance, and also included proposed goals. He mentioned future handling of complaints through the Selectmen as the issuing authority, or the Cable Access Committee. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 6 Selectman Ronald said he feels a need for an Advisory Committee because the Access Committee has too many other matters to attend to. Lou Amoruso said he would want a member of his committee to be a member of the Advisory Committee. Chairman Pasquale stated as the licensing body it is the Board's responsibility to see that the license is being enforced. The function of the Cable Access Corp. would have to be formalized; perhaps use the letter from Atty. Howard Horton to address the issues. Suggested members for the Advisory Committee: member of Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Cable Access Committee, someone from education, one from municipal staff and one citizen at large; to oversee compliance of the license and activities of the Access Corporation. Chairman Pasquale mentioned relocation of the Cable studio, also that Cable Access Board should concentrate on quality. Selectman Royle suggested in- viting the Cable Access Board to a workshop for discussion of these issues. 9. Charter Informational Hearing Town Clerk, Judy Scott, had earlier distributed material pertaining to a Charter revision which she reviewed for procedures. She advised it is time for a revision, it has been twenty years. A minimum of 1,800 certified registered voters signatures must be gotten by December 10, 1993, and she said people should be encouraged to pick up the petition papers to be cir- culated. Leonard Flynn was in the audience and cautioned that the Town Charter is like the Constitution; there must be serious issues if it is to be changed. 10. Old Business - Town Manager a) The culvert for the Plymouth Street athletic fields will be placed June 30th. Bill Williams recommended some kind of a ceremony. Chairman Pasquale suggested July 10th at 10:00 A.M. and that Edward Tartufo, Andy Gazzolo and cabot Partners be contacted. b) Municipal Incentive Grant /Facilitator Training - Chairman Pasquale read a Resolution in Support of Municipal Facilitator and Goal Setting Pro- ject; Bill Williams advised he and some staff members will be trainees. * MOTION: To endorse the resolution. Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 c) A Memorandum from DPW Director, Bob Swanson, reported the paving of the East Mansfield sewer project was completed last Wednesday with minimal traffic congestion. The Town Manager, with Bob Swanson and Selectman Amos Robinson will take the proposed site walk of the project on a date established by the Town Manager. d) The following Purchase Orders were approved: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 7 - Six calcium injection systems - $8,172.00 Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 - Two ferric pumps /Wastewater Treat Plant - $6,448.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 - Preliminary engineering design of the Mill Pond Dam - $5,238.20 - Selectman Penney asked the Town Engineer to look at a park at the site. Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 - Landscaping & architectural services for Cabot Business Park - $6,400.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 - A potassium hydroxide chemical feed system design - $27,500.00 Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 - Tata & Howard Consultants: - Water system update - $23,200.00 Penney / Royle VOTED: 3 -1 Ronald opposed - Ash well property withdrawal permit - $4,700.00 Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 e) The following was approved, as presented in a Memorandum from David 'Archard, Water Operations Manager, and Bob Swanson, DPW Director: * - MOTION: To approve the temporary off /even voluntary water usage restriction outdoors, effective July 1, 1993. Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 * - MOTION: To approve start up of the Dustin Well. Royle /Penney VOTED: 4 -0 f) Bob Swanson was present to explain his Memorandum covering a Mass. Highway Dept. Grant Application for Pavement Overlay of Rt. 106. There are sections of Rt. 106 which the Town does not own, but the Town may request to have those sections transferred to the Town; Bob could then request pavement of the entire length of Rt. 106 for the grant appli- cation, which he feels would be prudent as the Town plows, sands and salts the State owned sections now. He would like the Board to ap- prove the request contingent upon receipt of the grant. * MOTION: To proceed as recommended by the Town Engineer and to take over that section of Rt. 106 contingent upon receipt of the grant. Penney / Royle VOTED: 4 -0 11. Old Business - Selectmen a) No Smoking Policy - BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 8 * MOTION: To approve the No Smoking Policy as recommended in Bill Williams 6/18/93 Memorandum. Penney / Royle There was brief discussion as to application when more than one person is riding in a vehicle. Bill Williams was asked to issue an advisory. VOTED: 3 -1 Ronald opposed 12. Old Business - Selectmen a) Selectman Ronald brought up the liquor license for the Old Colony Diner which has not yet been signed (increasing their closing time from 11:00 P.M. to 12 Midnight). The Board asked Selectman Ronald to talk to the Manager, Jim Appel. b) Selectman Penney inquired about operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant; Bob Swanson and the Town Manager reported. c) Selectman Royle asked about the Jaycees and the Hartwell School. The Town Manager advised he had offered a one -year lease agreement similar to the one Head Start held. The Jaycees are willing to offer the room for meetings at no expense and to maintain the property. d) Chairman Pasquale mentioned the Veterans Agent position and read the advertisement prepared for the vacancy. He mentioned the required full - time clause advising that that had not been included in the budget, and the fact that Mansfield does not seem to need one full -time. It was decided that would be determined at a later date. e) The Town Manager advised that the D.A.R.E. Office McGuire will resign effective July 21, 1993. He said he will be sorely missed in the com- munity and there will be a vacancy in the D.A.R.E. position. Acting Police Chief O'Neill is working on a replacement. f) The Town Manager also advised that the Education Reform Bill may not be as much of a deficit as previously feared; he said he is working on it. g) Selectmen Ronald and Royle reported they had walked Joanna Drive and they feel it should go back to the Planning Board. Selectman Royle said she has a concern with the retention basin at the end of Maple Street. She also mentioned some residents who were on a portion of Maple Street but may not be now; their address should possibly be Joanna Drive. She suggested that the Police and Fire Departments look into it. 13. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:25 P.M.) Royle /Ronald VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( JUNE 23, 1993 PAGE 9 MINUTES APPROVED: A &A CI k ��(C3 DcYte si 0 ed