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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 11-30-1994BOARD Of SELECTMEN MINUTES GI 11r1 0 NOVEMBER 30, 1994 Ti F,; �; -, I _L 95 JIIL 17 Ni 12: tr PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectman Penney„ William F. Williams, Town Manager C l l'% ` _ ,' I L Ll MASSACHUSETTS SSACHUSE T T S 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 22 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 22 in the amount of $733,058.56. (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. B. Warrant No. 23 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 23 in the amount of $1,903,711.67. (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. C. Licenses and Permits Common Victualler License Renewals MOTION: To approve the common victualler license renewals listed for 1995. (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. D. Minutes Minutes of October 26, 1994 MOTION: To approve. (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of November 2, 1994 MOTION: To approve. (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. E. Correspondence ACTION Resident Correspondence Letter from Richard Morse, 581 Elm Street, to the Board of Selectmen concerning a bridge constructed over the Wading River for access to the pump site and requesting that a locked gate be installed to deter unauthorized vehicles from passing or repassing Tabled until a report is received fro-in the Engineering Depar trnent. Letter from Mary R. Hourigan, Senior Deacon, The Orthodox Congregational Church, requesting permission to erect three 93) information signs in various locations in Mansfield on Town property and requesting suggestions for locations MOTION: To approve pending approval from the Building Inspector. (Penney- WITHDRAWN) Letter from Roy A. MacDonald to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen's assistance on a tax bill they received Tabled until a response is received from Town Counsel Board and Committee Correspondence Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Barbara Shaer Bluestein stating that she is resigning from the Animal Welfare Committee MOTION: To accept the letter of resignation and send her a letter of thanks. (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER Resident Correspondence Letter from John and Carolyn Longshaw, 146 Central Street, to the Board of Selectmen concerning the Selectmen's consideration of lowering parking fines Letter to the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager regarding their idea to ease the parking problem caused during the water parking ban Board and Committee Correspondence Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen form the Planning Board concerning street acceptances Memorandum from the Municipal Building Committee to the Board of Selectmen thanking the Selectmen for their assistance on the Capital Plan Town Manager and Staff Invitation to the Board of Selectmen from Gail Farrugia, Council on Aging Director, to the Council on Aging's yearly Holiday Christmas Party letter to the Town Manager from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, concerning establishment of resident only parking lots Miscellaneous Correspondence Copy of a letter from Self Help, Inc. to the Town of Easton concerning Mansfield and Easton's joint appointment to Self Help Letter form CVI to the Board of Selectmen concerning an additional line item to all its customers' monthly bills beginning January 1, 1995 Letter from Brian McCafferty, President, Tri -Town Chamber of Commerce, to the Board of Selectmen regarding access to the Mansfield Train Station 2. Board and Committee Interviews A. Constables Paul Boyden was present for this interview. MOTION: To renew Mr. Boyden's license to serve as a constable for a three year term. (Penney- -Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. B. Finance Committee Selectman Penney nominated the only applicant, Andres Gazzolo, for reappointment for a three year term, which unanimously passed. C. Recreation Commission Two applicant's were present for this interview, Betty O'Connor and Ron Reeves. Each of the applicant's stated the reason why they would like to continue their service on the Recreation Commission. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions concerning the role of the Recreation Commission, how it interfaces with the Parks and Recreation Department, frequency of meetings, and what they would hope to accomplish if reappointed. Selectman Penney nominated Betty O'Connor, Ronald, Reeves, and Tom Baker to serve on the Recreation Commission, each for a three year term, which unanimously passed. D. Registrar of Voters Annett Shaw was present for an interview with the Board of Selectmen. Ms. Shaw introduced herself and responded to questions asked by the Selectmen, such as what the role of the Registrar of Voters is. Clerk Ronald nominated Ms. Shaw to serve on the Registrar of Voters for a three - year term, which unanimously passed. E. Conservation Commission Jay Brolin was present for the interview with the Selectmen. Mr. Brolin introduced himself to the Selectmen. The Selectmen asked Mr. Brolin questions concerning availability for Saturday sitewalks, familiarity with the Conservation laws, and his attendance at Conservation Commission meetings. Selectman Penney nominated Jay Brolin and Bernard Dolan to serve on the Conservation Commission. Chairman Robinson requested appointments to the Conservation Commission be tabled until another Board member who was present at the original interview is present. 3. Town Manager Report A. Red Fire Alarm Light over Fire Alarm Boxes Ed Sliney, Fire Chief, and Lt. Sarro were present for this discussion. Fire Chief Sliney requested that the red lights installed over fire alarm boxes be removed because of several reasons listed in Lt. Sarrds memorandum to the Planning Board dated November 15, 1994. After discussion of the request, the following motion was made: MOTION: To implement the Fire Department's recommendation to remove the red lights on the poles and pedestal boxes in subdivisions after being advertised for thirty days. (Penney - Ronald) (2 -1) Chairman Robinson opposed. PASSES. A consensus of the Selectmen was in favor of Fire Chief Sliney sending a memorandum to the Electric Department and the Selectmen sending a memorandum to the Planning Board informing them of the action taken. B. Fire Department Fire Alarm Coordinator and Fire Department Mechanical Coordinator Job Descriptions Chief Sliney requested the Selectmen's approval of the above two job description as stated in his memorandum to the Town Manager dated November 28, 1994. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Sliney questions concerning: whether or not all Firefighters are EMT's, duties and qualifications for the Fire Alarm and Mechanical Coordinators, and cost savings. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he supports the descriptions, titles, etc. MOTION: To approve the draft job descriptions for the Fire Department Fire Alarm Coordinator and Fire Department Mechanical Coordinator (Penney - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. C. American Red Cross Agreement Robert Button, Director, Mansfield Emergency Management Agency, was present for this discussion. MOTION: To approve the amended Red Cross agreement. (Ronald - Penney) All in favor. PASSES. D. Purchase Order - WWTP - Daknis - $64000 - Dechlorination MOTION: To approve. (Penney - Ronald) all in favor. PASSES. E. Charles Street Odor Problem At the request of Selectman Penney, Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, gave an update on the Charles Street odor problem. F. Winter Overnight Parking Ban Dan Clifford, DPW Director, referenced his memorandum to the Town Manager dated November 28, 1995, stating that the Department of Public Works is totally opposed to lifting the winter overnight parking ban. Police Chief Arthur O'Neill recommended that the winter overnight parking ban remain in effect. A Mansfield resident, Philip Finer, requested resident parking stickers be given to residents who are unable to park off the street. Discussion among the Selectmen and Police Chief followed concerning giving "courtesy tickets" for the first couple of weeks that the parking ban is in effect, opening the public parking area at night, and the parking sticker system currently in effect. G. Train Station Report William Williams, Town Manager, addressed the Board about a memorandum from Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, to William Williams, Town Manager, dated November 29, 1994, concerning commuter parking. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning whether or not an increase in the number of parking spaces will solve the problem and if the Selectman would like to try to have a local facility only. H. Maintenance Code By -Law Mr. Williams, Town Manager, referenced a memorandum from him to the Selectmen dated November 23, 1994 concerning the Maintenance Code By -Law. Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen review adoption of the BOCA National Property Maintenance Code and place it on the 1995 Annual Town Meeting. 4. Questions and Comments Bill Madan, Chairman, Train Station Advisory Committee, stated that he feels that before the train station public hearing, the Selectmen should make it clear that they have not made up their mind yet. Roy MacDonald; 59 Mill Street, requested the Selectmen's assistance concerninn a tax bill his mother received from the Town. 5. Selectmen A. Old Business Selectman Penney requested an update on Morse Court Sewer installation and on the Drainlayers License Regulations. Chairman Robinson stated that the oil tank at Mansfield Green is rusted and expressed concern that water may leak into the tank. B. New Business Selectman Penney inquired about Richardson Avenue traffic. Selectman Penney also asked if the Finance Committee budget session could be cablecast. 6. Adjournment - 11:00 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Ronald- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk's Signature hate of pproval