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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-9-1994i BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 9, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale FP'¢rine}, and Royle The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 19 - $1,544,796.01 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 19 in the amount of $1,544,796.01. (Penney - Pasquale) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. Warrant No. 20 - $1,854,041.88 MOTION: To approve Warrant No.20 in the amount of $1,854,041.88. (Penney - Pasquale) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES B. Licenses and Permits Memorandum from Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen set the polling hours for the December 6, 1994 Special Election from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM MOTION: To set the polling hours from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Bristol County Lock -Up Agreement MOTION: To approve and sign. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes Minutes of October 5, 1994 MOTION: To approve. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of October 24, 1994 MOTION: To approve. (Boyle- Penney) D. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: Board and Committee Correspondence Letter from Henry Austin to the Board of Selectmen stating that he is resigning from the Board of Health effective immediately MOTION: To regretfully accept Mr. Austin's resignation and send him a letter thanking him for his service. (Pasquale- Penney) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Royle abstained. PASSES. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Resident Correspondence Letter from Gregory Ryding, 796 Maple Street, concerning letters he sent to the Selectmen regarding an embankment on Bird Road which runs along side his property Copies of the letters haw been forwarded to the Touw Engineer. A consensus of the Board was in _ fm or of sending Mr. Rydirrg a letter stating that the matter has been referred to the Town Engineer Board and Committee Correspondence Memorandum from William Madan, Chairman, Train Station Advisory Committee, stating recommendations as a result of the Committee's October 12 meeting Clerk Ronald read this letter aloud at the request of Chairman Robinson. Town Manager and Staff Correspondence Memorandum from Judith Scott, Town Clerk, to the Board of Selectmen concerning voter registration for the December 6, 1994 election Memorandum from Gerald Schema, Veterans" Agent, to the Board of Selectmen concerning a ceremony to be held at the American Legion Post #198 on Veterans' Day Clerk Ronald read this letter aloud at the request of Selectman Penney. MOTION: To put together a proclamation for the American Legion dedicating this Veterans Day to the recognition of the American Legion and read the proclamation aloud at the ceremony. ( (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. State and Local Government Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from Mass Highway concerning resurfacing a portion of I -495 in Mansfield, Norton, and Taunton Letter from the Department of Revenue to the Board of Selectmen concerning release of Chapter 90 bond issue apportionments 2. 7:45 PM Presentation of Donations for the Plymouth Street Recreational Fields by Ed Tartufo Ed Tartufo presented the Selectmen with four checks for the Plymouth Street Recreational fields. Kendall Health Care made a donation of one hundred dollars; Great Woods contributed one hundred dollars; North Easton Savings Bank donated one thousand dollars with a total of three thousand dollars over three years; and Classic Pizza contributed twelve hundred dollars. MOTION: To send thank you letters to all of the merchants who made donations. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 7:55 PM Board and Committee Interviews A. Airport Commission - One Vacancy - One Applicant Philip Finer was present for the interview to be reappointed to the Airport Commis- ( sion. Mr. Finer introduced himself and stated that if reappointed to the Commssion, it would be his fourth term. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Finer questions such as what he would like to accomplish if reappointed, amount of Federal monies received for the Airport paving project, if the Airport Commission receives many noise complaints, frequency of Commission meetings, and what he feels his number one accomplishment on the Commission is. Jeff Sienna, Airport Commission Chairman, recommended the Board of Selectmen reappoint Phil Finer to the Airport Commission. MOTION: To reappoint Philip Finer to the Airport Commission for a three -year term. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Penney was not Present for this rote. B. Board of Assessors - One Vacancy - Two Applicants Both Paul Folkman and Anthony Bruno were present for the Board of Assessors interview. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and gave a brief background of themselves. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as what their ( educational background is as it relates to being an Assessors, what they feel the role of the Board of Assessors is, what could be done in the future to reduce the number of abatements, and what they would hope to accomplish if appointed to the Board of Assessors. Selectman Royle nominated Paul Folkman for a three -year term, which received four votes from Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale and Royle. Selectman Penney nominated Anthony Bruno for a three -year term on the Board of Assessors, which received one vote from Selectman Penney. C. Council on Aging - Two Vacancies - Three Applicants Two of the applicants, John Folan and Marie Vaisnoris, were present for the interview. One of the applicants, Shelia Miller, was unable to attend the interview. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be reappointed to the Council on Aging. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as what they feel the role of the Council on Aging is, what their major accomplishments on the Council on Aging are, and what new programs they would like to see implemented. tr Joy Lee Eppes, Council on Aging Chairman, recommended the Board of Selectmen reappoint Marie Vaisnoris and John Folan to the Council on Aging. Selectman Pasquale nominated John Folan and Marie Vaisnoris for a three -year term to the Council on Aging, which unanimously passed. Clerk Ronald stepped down from the Board for the following Board of Library Trustees interview because his wife was one of the applicants. D. Board of Library Trustees - Two Vacancies - Two Applicants Both applicants, Linda Lipson and James Whalen, were present for the interview. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be reappointed to the Board of Library Trustees. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as if they have any outstanding accomplishments they would like to share with the Board, what they hope to accomplish if reappointed, and the hours the library is open. Selectman Royle nominated Linda Lipson for reappointment for a three -year tern to the Board of Library Trustees, which unanimously passed. Selectman Pasquale nominated John Whalen for reappointment for a three -year term to the Board of Library Trustees, which unanimously passed. E. Municipal Building Committee - One Vacancy - One Applicant Larry Carpenter, the only applicant for this position, was present for the interview. Mr. Carpenter introduced himself and stated why he would like to be reappointed to the Municipal Building Committee. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Carpenter what he would like to see implemented if reappointed to the Municipal Committee. Selectman Royle nominated Larry Carpenter for a five -year term to the Municipal Building Committee which unanimously passed. 4. Town Manager Report A. Mill Farm Estates - Sewer Installation Town Manager William Williams referenced a memorandum from Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, to him dated November 9, 1994, concerning sewer installation on Mill Street, sewer testing, and the condition of the road. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, Peter DeGiralamo, contractor, and Jack Riccio, contractor, were present to answer any questions. 0 Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning rocks on the side of Mill Street as a result of construction, completion schedule for the project, recouping the cost for the sewer laterals, and when the binder course would be installed. . B. Approval of Community Policing Grant Application William Williams, Town Manager, referenced a memorandum from him to the Board of Selectmen dated November 4, 1994, concerning funding for smaller towns "COPS FAST" grant program. Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen's consideration and support for an application for the program for five police officers. Mr. Williams also stated the Town would be responsible for the cost of $12,379 for each officer the first year which would be supplemented by the grant. Police Chief Arthur O'Neill stated that the grant application is the second step from a grant which he applied for last year for three officers and that the program would allow the Police Department to maintain its strength and would also allow more community oriented policing. Members of the Board of Selectmen discussed and asked questions concerning the manner in which officers would be hired, the amount of funding the grant would provide each year, and what will happen to the officers if they are not hired once the grant runs out. MOTION: To approve the grant application. (Boyle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. C. Police Department Commendation William Williams, Town Manager, commended Police Chef O'Neill and Sgt. Miller for their security efforts this Halloween. Police Chief O'Neill thanked the Town Manager for the commendation but stated that the officers themselves deserve the commuendation. Joy Lee Eppes, Mansfield resident, thanked Police Chief Arthur O'Neill for the great job he is doing as Chief and stated that she has noticed far more officers on the street. D. Cedar Ridge Subdivision - Roadway Improvements Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, and Michael McClanahan, Cedar Ridge subdivision developer, were present for this discussion. Mr. Swanson stated that as the Selectmen requested, he has negotiated with the Cedar Ridge subdivision developer to install sewer laterals to abutting properties on Mill Street and install pavement from curb to curb. Mr. Swanson stated that the Town will be required to pave the base and top coat of road, the cost of which will be taken out of Chapter 90 funds. The developer will supply and install three laterals to abutting landowners, reclaim the roadway, and fine grade and compact the roadway to prepare for base course paving. Lastly, Mr. Swanson stated that if the negotiation is acceptable to the Selectmen they will have to vote to expend Chapter 90 funds. MOTION: To expend Chapter 90 funds in the amount of $2,800. (Penney- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. E. Hope Street Sewer Extension Permit Stan Feck, the applicant, was present for this discussion. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, recommended the Selectmen approve the sewer permit. After a discussion of the proposed extension, the following motion was made: MOTION: To approve the sewer connection as shown on the plans by Hutchins - Trowbridge Associates but without the eight (8 ") extension through a proposed sewer easement on the end of Shawmut Avenue. (Penney - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. F. Parking Tickets - Mansfield Train Station William Williams, Town Manager, referenced a letter from Susan Jacobs, Town Counsel, dated November 7, 1994, concerning lowering parking fines in the vicinity of the Mansfield Train Station. Mr. Williams suggested that the Selectmen give some thought to looking at the fine structure for the commuter lot parking fines and lowering the fines for parking in an undesignated spot from $15 to $5. Members of the Board of Selectmen discussed the suggestion as well as the possibility of using the Great Woods parking lot for commuter parking with a shuttle bus to the station, possibility of the MBTA using the Cleveland Twist Drill parking lot for commuter parking as a short - term solution, and the possibility of making River Street one way since Cleveland Twist Drill has been closed. Chairman Robinson suggested the above issues be brought to the December 7, 1994 public hearing for the Train Station. 5. 8:45 PM Discussion of Sunday Package Store Openings during the Holidays The following merchants have requested permits to open on Sundays to sell alcoholic beverages from November 20 to December 18, 1994: Villa Liquors, Bristol Liquors, West Mansfield Variety, Tedeschi's Food Chop, Dub's Discount Liquors, and Mans- field Variety and Deli. Police Chief Arthur O'Neill has stated that he does not have a problem with all licensed package stores in Mansfield being open on the allowed Sundays. MOTION: To grant permission for Sunday package store openings from November 20, 1994 to December 18, 1994 for the merchants who have requested permission to do so. (Pasquale - Royle) (4 -1) Selectman Penney was opposed. PASSES. M 6. Selectmen A. Old Business Selectman Penney thanked the Town Manager for the staff report on overnight parking, inquired about the schedule for Copeland Drive pavement marking, submission of a report from the Police Department on enforcement of no drinking of alcoholic beverages in the Great Woods parking lot, styrofoam packing material littering roadways when left out for trash pickup, when the next meeting with Boards and Committees will be, when the next meeting with surrounding cities and towns Chairmen will be, and if the Planning Board could be televised on evenings that Selectmen have workshops. Lastly, Selectman Penney requested a letter be sent to Representative Phil Travis requesting the Selectmen be notified of Selectmen Association meetings and events. Selectman Royle thanked Town Manager William Williams for his support of the ball fields project. B. New Business Selectman Pasquale stated he feels the DPW Director is doing a great job repairing the Town's roads and stated that lie feels that employing a "temp" while the Selectmen's Secretary is on maternity leave is a good idea. Selectman Royle also stated that she feels that employing a "temp" while the Selectmen's Secretary is on maternity leave is a good idea. Clerk Ronald stated that beginning November 21, 1994, the Selectmen will be holding live call -in shows at the cable studio for the Capital Plan. Chairman Robinson inquired about what the Town will be doing this year for senior citizen leave pick up. Chairman Robinson also stated that the Middle School would like to do a program on recycling and that he would talk to the Town Manager about it on Thursday. 7. Adjournment - 11:05 PM Clerk 's ' nature Dale o, f Approwil 7