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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-22-1993BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 22, 1993 �3OCT -! ',;111; ttl PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Penney, Robinson, and Royle, and Wil- liam F. Williams, Town Manager 1. 6:30 P.M. - Executive Session MOTION: To go into executive session Manager's contract. ( Royle- Penney) Selectman Royle - Selectman Penney - Clerk Ronald - Selectman Robinson - Chairman Pasquale - to discuss a personnel matter and the Town Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Aye. Please see Page lA for the executive session minutes. 2. After the meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M., the Selectmen saluted the flag. 3. Minutes of September 8, 1993 A consensus of the Selectmen was to hold the minutes of September 8, 1993 until the next meeting. 4. Warrant Nos. 12 and 13 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 12 in the amount of $1,079,304. (Robinson- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle abstained from all Health Department related warrant items. MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 13 in the amount of $1,603,496.34. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle abstained from all Health Department related warrant items. 5. Licenses and Permits Constable Application of Joseph Pacella Mr. Pacella was present during this portion of the Selectmen's meeting. He stated that he has been a resident of Mansfield since 1986 and that lie would like to be a constable to serve Mansfield and to also supplement his income. Following a discussion of the number of constables currently serving Mansfield vs. the number needed and Acting Chief O'Neill's recommendation on the application, the following motion was made: MOTION: To move to appoint Mr. Pacella as a Constable. (Penney- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Benson Associates Application for an Auction License MOTION: To approve the application. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Chapter 90 Project Request from Robert Swanson A consensus of the Board was to hold this request until Mr. Swanson presents a DPW update later in the meeting. 1 C6. Correspondence Chairman Pasquale stated that a number of Board members have received anonymous letters and that the Selectmen do not respond to anonymous letters. Letter from George E. Derr, Manager, Sales, Bay State Gas Company, to the Board of Selectmen, requesting the Selectmen's presence at a Municipal meeting on Thursday, October 7, 1993 Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Mr. and Mrs. Robert German and Ms. Christine Ger- man requesting the Selectmen correct a problem of dirt and sand covering part of No, Main Street caused by large trucks turning around in the unpaved dirt area of vista property A con- sensus of the Selectmen was to respond to the German's request. Letter to the Selectmen from the Mayor of Minneapolis requesting their support in a com- prehensive effort to reduce the burden of unfounded federal mandates on our cities and towns, and taxpayers A consensus of the Board was to respond in the affirmative. Invitation from Scott Harshbarger, Office of the Attorney General, to the Selectmen to par- ticipate in this year's Municipal Forum on October 6, 1993 from 7:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. William Williams, Town Manager, will be attending the forma. Letter from Mary Ann Campisano, Franklin Street resident, to the Municipal Building Com- mittee, expressing displeasure of a Board Member's behavior at their meeting of 9/15/93 Invitation from the Mansfield Police Association to the Selectmen to the Annual Policemen's Ball Letter from MIIA to Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, regarding the Estate of Janet Doyle Letter to Steve Grossman of Cablevision Industries, from Richard A. Cole, a subscriber to cable, expressing his dissatisfaction with his cable service Memorandum from Lt. Sarro to Chief Sliney regarding the inspection of the West Mansfield Fire Station Letter from the residents of Casa Drive expressing concern about traffic and congestions they feel will be created by putting a Shaw's Market on the Corner of Route 106 and West Street Letter from Larry Gallagher, Town Accountant, to the Selectmen stating that he will be taking some time off from 9/23 to 9/28 Letter of commendation to the Board of Selectmen from Jeannette Fergerson for all those who helped her when she was in an auto accident on 8/15 Memorandum to William Williams, Town Manager, from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding acquisition of Morse property Letter from SRPEDD to the Selectmen clarifying their position concerning proposals for high- way projects in the draft Regional Transportation Plan that address projected development and traffic in the Route 140/495 are in Mansfield and Norton Update on the status of the Compo Chemical site from GEI Consultants to the Selectmen Letter from Robert H. Saquet, subscriber to cable, to Cablevision Industries disputing a bill he received Letter from Mass Municipal Association to the Selectmen stating that they are in receipt of Mansfield's Annual Repot for 1992 Discussion with Allen Brown Re: Sewer Extension Permit Memorandum to Bill Williams, Town Manager, from Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, recommending the Sewer Commissioners approve a sewer extension permit for the Vickery Es- tates subdivision located off So. Main Street After the Board of Selectmen asked questions regarding the manner in which the sewer will be connected and lots that will be serviced, the following motion was made. MOTION: To approve the permit. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. i 8. Update on the Municipal Building Study Both Rich Feeley, Chairman of the Municipal Building Committee, and Steve McCaffrie, member of the Municipal Building Committee, were present for this discussion. Mr. Feeley began the discussion stating that the Committee has been meeting with Max Ferro, owner of The Preservation Partnership, for the past two weeks to discuss a study lie is conducting on the best uses of several town -owned buildings. The next Municipal Building Committee meeting that this matter will be discussed is scheduled for September 28, 1993. A public hearing will be held on October 12, 1993 in the Jordan Jackson multi- purpose meeting room. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Rich Feeley and Steve McCaffrie questions and made comments on the following issues: cost of proposed renovations, payment schedule, whether or not the Board of Selectmen should be conducting a public hearing on the study, the next step after the formal hearing, which buildings are included in the study, requesting cable televise the October 12 meeting and do a delayed broadcast on Sunday, proposed use of the current town hall, and an office for the Health Department is not shown on the town offices layout plan for the Park Row School. 9. Department of Public Works Project Update Given by Robert Swanson and David Areliard During this portion of the meeting, Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, gave progress reports on the following town projects: No. Main Street /Chauncy Street intersection (A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was to request a final presentation of this project to the public for infornna- tional purposes.); Copeland /West /School Street Intersection Improvements; Maple Street/Winter Street /Bird Road Intersection Improvements; Maple Street Reclamation; Ware Street Paving with Sidewalk Improvements; Gilbert Street Bridge Reconstruction; Williams Street Bridge Reconstruction; Town -wide Paving; Zone II Study; Corrosion Control System Upgrade; Water Quality analysis and System Update; Ash Property Well Development; East Mansfield Sewer Project; and the Mill Pond Dam(During the update of the Mill Pond Danr project the idea of creating a park theme around the danvn was brought up. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was to recommend the Conservation Commission be consulted about the idea.) Detailed progress reports of all the projects may be found in a memorandum from Robert Swanson to William Williams, Town Manager, dated September 22, 1993. At the conclusion of Mr. Swanson's progress reports, David Archard reported on the town - wide condition of streets. (A complete report on the conditions of streets may be found in a memorandum to William Williams, Town Manager, from David ARchard, dated Following Mr. Archard's report, members of the Board asked questions regarding ad com- mented on the following: cost for repairing streets, use of calcium chloride vs. salt, roadways with top priority, and the time frame for repairing roadways. Mr. Swanson requested the Board of Selectmen to sign a request for Chapter 90 money for the Copeland Drive /West Street intersection. MOTION: To approve $101,509.50. (Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Lastly, the Selectmen asked Mr. Swanson if lie could determine the cost to install a base coat on Bird Road, if resurfacing the Mill Street Bridge caused a change in its weight limit, and if there had been a change in the East Street drainage problem. Purchase Orders: Purchase Order for Astro Chemical in the amount of $20,000.00. MOTION: To approve the purchase order. (Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 3 Purchase Order for Ten Hydrants in the amount of $6,280.00. MOTION: To approve the purchase order. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 11. Discussion with School Committee and Finance Committee RE: Free Cash Mansfield School Administrators along with School Committee members and Finance Com- mittee members were present for this discussion. Larry Roberts, School Committee Chairman, stated that the School Committee is requesting a Special Town Meeting for budget reasons and that they would the School Committee would like to begin a discussion on education reform. Bob Thompson of the Finance Committee stated that the Finance Committee would like to dis- cuss the School Departments request for additional budget money as a group prior to discuss- ing it with other committees. Discussion followed regarding the reason the School Department needs additional money and which programs it would be used for. MOTION: To call for a Special Town Meeting to be held October 25, 1993. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To open the warrant. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 12. Question and Comments Gerry Bedard, owner of a building located at 108 No. Main Street, expressed displeasure that the curb in front of his building located at 108 No. Main Street had been painted yellow and "No Parking" sign had been installed and asked why it had been done. It was explained to Mr. Bedard that Traffic Safety Officer, Lance Lawson, was not installing new signs but was ac- tually reinstalling them, according to a memorandum from Mr. Lawson that area was voted as a "No Parking" area on March 21, 1977. Chairman Pasquale stated that in order to change the no parking area to a parking area the Board of Selectmen would have to vote and that the Selectmen would look into it. Marilyn Powers suggested that the owners of the property on which the Mill Pond Dam is located have some input on the park theme proposed for the area. Selectman Royle suggested that Bob Swanson be sure to contact the Conservation Commission. 13. Old Business Selectman Ronald thanked the Mansfield Municipal Airport for showing him their new run- way. Selectman Penney asked if any public interest had been shown to be the Selectmen's delegate to the SRPEDD Commission, explained how often the Commission meets and what they do, and stated that applications may be picked up in either the Town Clerk's or the Selectmen's of- fice. Secondly, Selectman Penney thanked Dan Clifford, DPW Director, and his crew for the great job they have done on the Town's "Beautification Project ". Lastly, Selectman Pen ney asked if the RFP for the Fire Station heating system is out yet. William Williams responded that the RFP will be out next Tuesday. Selectman Royle stated that there will a table to fundraise for a YMCA in Mansfield at the United Way Expo. Selectman Royle asked when the Board would be discussing placing a "No Turn on Red" sign at the corner of No. Main Street, East Street, West Street, and So. Main Street. This will be discussed at the Board's nest meeting. Selectman Royle also asked when the Board would be discussing the Fire Department's request for contractual part -time help. This will be discussed at the Selectmen's meeting of October 13, 1993. Lastly, Selectman Royle stated that she is not sure that Traffic Safety Officer Lance Lawson addressed Andrea Bonda's request to have a "No Through Trucking" sign placed at the Maple Street entrance ill his memorandum dated September 21, 1993 to Acting Chief O'Neill. A con- sensus of the Board of Selectmen was to place Officer Lawson's letter in next week's cor- respondence. Selectman Robinson stated that he feels members of the Board of Selectmen need to get together as a Board to discuss Town Counsel's findings on Alladen Kennel and send notice to the Bristol County Commissioners. A consensus of the Board was that they did not have a problem with Selectman Robinson drafting a letter and sending it to Maria Lopes regarding Al- laden Kennels. Chairman Pasquale referenced Board of Selectmen Procedures that the Town Manager has drafted as a result of Selectmen workshop held on September 20, 1993, stating that this is the first time the Selectmen have had their procedures in writing. Chairman Pasquale requested all members review the procedures and submit any comments they may have to be discussed at their next workshop. 14. New Business A. Town Manager Purchase Orders Purchase order for Sodium Chloride in the amount of $25,000.00. MOTION: To sign the purchase order. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Purchase order for standard line painting in the amount of $5,000.00. MOTION: To sign the purchase order. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. B. Selectmen Selectman Penney asked if the Board of Selectmen could begin Board and Committee appoint ments earlier this year, in November. A consensus of the Board was in favor of Selectman Penney's request. Selectman Royle asked when the Board would like to begin conducting bi- monthly meeting with Town Boards and Committees. The meetings will begin at the next Board meeting of Sep- tember 29, 1993. Lastly, Selectman Royle stated that she was not sure how valuable the meet- ing with surrounding city and town Boards of Selectmen is because the Town has the South East Regional Services Group. Mrs. Royle comment on the meeting generated discussion of the other Board members who stated that they feel the meeting is a good idea. Selectman Robinson stated that he would like to have a "Care" campaign in Mansfield so that Mansfield residents can care together more about each other and their town. Selectman Ronald referenced a memorandum from Traffic Safety Officer Lance Lawson to Ac- ting Chief O'Neill regarding installing a "No Turn on Red" sign at the intersection of So. Main Street /No. Main Street /East Street /West Street. Following discussion both in favor and against installing the sign the following motion was made. MOTION: To reinstall a sign stating "No Turn on Red" at the No. Main Street/ So. Main Street/ East Street/West Street intersection. (Ronald- Robinson) (3 -2) Selectmen Pasquale, Robinson, and Ronald in favor. Selectmen Royle and Penney opposed. PASSES. 15. Executive Session Chairman Pasquale polled the Board to go into executive session to discuss the Town Manager's contract. Clerk Ronald - Aye. Selectman Penney - Aye. Chairman Pasquale - Aye. Selectman Royle - Aye. Selectman Robinson - Aye. Please see Page 6A for the Executive Session Minutes. 16. Open Session Continued MOTION: To approve the Town Manager's contract as stated. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 17. Adjournment - 11:00 P.M. Cle'rk's - %Signature Date of Approval 6