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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-16-1994' BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES Sr. February 16, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen, Penney, r off; and Rile William F. Williams, Town Manager, and Tracy Pereira, See 1. 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order followed by the pledge of all gi ace. 2. Warrant No. 34 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 34 in (Robinson - Royle) All in favor Health items. PASSES. the amount of $509,794.66. . Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of 3. February 9, 1994 Minutes and Executive Session Minutes of February 2 and 9, 1994 MOTION: To approve the minutes of February 9, 1994. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the executive session minutes of February 2, 1994. (Penney - Royle) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Pasquale Abstained. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the executive session minutes of February 9, 1994. (Penney - Robinson) (5 -0) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Licenses and Permits Application of Cindy and Jerald Jillson for a common victualler license for a breakfast shoppe at 270 North Main Street. Both Mr. and Mrs. fillson were present to answer the Seleconen's questions such as the hours of operation. MOTION: To approve the common victualler license for 270 North Main Street. (Penney- Robinson) All in favor. Request from Monica Fisher, South Walnut Street, to have a sign installed at the intersection of South Walnut Street and West Street because children have to cross from South Walnut Street to the opposite side of West Street for a bus stop. Attached to the request was a recom- mendation from Arthur O'Neill, Police Chief, in favor of installing the sign. MOTION: To approve the signage as recommended by Police Chief O'Neill. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Application for a one -day full liquor license for the Beagle Club on February 20, 1994. MOTION: To approve the license. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Application of Phillip Finer for a Class II license at 100 Jewell Street. Both Mr. Finer and his attorney, William Lenahan, were present for this discussion. Mr. Finer presented his request for a Class II license stating that he has been buying and selling automobiles for the past twelve years but ran into problem with sales tax, which is why he is seeking a Class II license. Mr. Finer also stated that he is not requesting permission for any type of display, outdoor storage, signage, etc. and that he has a nine car garage which would be available to store vehicles. Mr. Finer also stated that he has access to New England Tire to repair the vehicles and that no repairs would be done at 100 Jewell Street. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Finer questions and commented on issues such as the number of cars he handles and time frame between buying and selling cars, Department Head comments, and the zoning classification of the property. 01 Leonard Flynn, abutter to the site, expressed opposition to the license being granted stating that the law states the use must conform to zoning. MOTION: To table the application until Attorney Lenahan and Mr. Finer return to the Board with further comments from the Planning Board, Building Inspector, and Conservation Commission. (Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. i. Town of Foxboro Request to Hookup to Mansfield's Sewer Joan Sozio, Chairman, Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners; Carol Ask, Vice Chairman, Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners; Katey Martin, Clerk, Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners; Warran MacKay, Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners; Don Schmidt, Chairman, Foxboro Board of Selectmen, and Don Michelmore and Mr. Kelley of the Foxboro Housing Authority, were present for this discussion. Joan Sozio stated that the Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners are requesting Mansfield's permission to connect the Foxboro Housing Authority to Mansfield's sewer because the units are presently served by an on -site wastewater treatment plant that will be shut down due to the closure of a hospital on State laud. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, stated that he feels that Mansfield does have the sewer capacity to sell to Foxboro. Discussion among members of the Mansfield and Foxboro Boards of Selectmen, Foxboro Sewer and Water Commissioners, and Foxboro Housing Authority followed concerning whether or not Foxboro would be requesting additional capacity in the future for houses in the area of the Housing Authority, time frame for additional sewer capacity, possibility of the Town of Foxboro setting additional land aside for expansion of the sludge landfill Mansfield could also use, and Mansfield's future landfill needs. It was also discussed that a workshop be held between Foxboro and Mansfield concerning the possibility of Mansfield using Foxboro's landfill for disposal of sludge at some point in the future. MOTION: To support the Town Manager's recommendation and approve a certain amount of capacity to be agreed upon for 128 Foxboro Housing Authority Units and one house provided that a formal request is made by Foxboro and an agreement between Mansfield and Foxboro is drawn up, agreed upon, and signed. (Royle- Robinson) All in Favor. PASSES. Lastly, Chairman Pasquale suggested that a discussion be held between the Foxboro and Mansfield Boards once a formal request is made. 6. Discussion with Mike Vignale of Beta Engineering concerning an Invoice. Mike Vignale of Beta Engineering explained that at the beginning of the East Mansfield Sewer Project an approximate cost for installation of the sewer was reached but after reconciliation of the hours put into the project and the amount paid by the Town, it was determined the cost of the project on an hourly basis exceeded that which had been paid by the Town; therefore, an additional invoice was submitted to the Town. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Vignale questions concerning the original bill- ing amount and hours billed. William Williams, Town Manager, recommended the Selectmen authorize payment of the final invoice. MOTION: To pay Beta Engineering the final amount of $5,433. (Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. The Board of Selectmen took a five minute break at this time Drainlayers License Regulations Discussion William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he would like to defer this discussion because comments are still needed from the Building and Plumbing Inspectors. Future Sewer Needs Discussion with Robert Swanson, Town Engineer; Kenneth Kackett, Wastewater Treatment Manager; and David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer. Robert Swanson gave a summary of the Water Pollution Control Facility activity for the year ended December 1993, such as inflow daily average, total monthly septage, daily average sep- tage, pounds of sludge generated, and cubic yards of sludge generated, compiled by Ken Hack- ett and Dave Archard. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning maintenance of the plant, num- ber of people on staff that Ken Hackett is in charge of, enterprise account for capital improve- ments, plans for sewering West Mansfield, requiring developers to install dry sewer lines in their developments, feasibility of working with Foxboro to dispose of some of Mansfield's sludge, the class of Mansfield's sludge, status of the application for a NPDES Permit, con - parison of Mansfield's sewer rates to adjacent communities, updating critical needs areas, and revising septage rates. Chairman Pasquale stated that he would like Mr. Swanson to attend a Selectmen's meeting in a week or two to discuss revision of septage rates. A request for a refund of sewer inspection fees charged for the Bay Brook Farm subdivision by Harrey Blackey was also discussed at this time. Mr. Blackey feels he is being double charged for sewer fees. The Planning Board and Engineering Department fees were discussed, specifi- cally that fees charged by the Engineering Department are for inspections and that fees charged by the Planning Board are for plan review. Chairman Pasquale asked the Town Manager send a letter to Mr. Blackey advising him that the Board of Selectmen does not feel that sewer fee billing is redundant and that a refund is not due to him. Questions and Comments Karl Clemmey of 750 South Main Street stated that construction of Route 140 by the State will begin on February 22, 1994. Mr. Clemmey also referenced two letters he submitted to the Selectmen's office this evening and asked why they were not read during the discussion on the application of Phillip Finer for a Class II license. Mr. Clemmey was informed by Chairman Pasquale that the Selectmen's correspondence closes the Friday before each meeting. Lastly, Mr. Clemmey stated that he did not appreciate not being given the opportunity to speak to the application of Mr. Finer while Leonard Flynn was. Chairman Pasquale responded that Mr. Flynn is an abutter to the land in question. 10. Old Business Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, thanked the Water and Fire Departments for clearing the fire hydrants in Town of snow. William Williams, Town Manager, referenced a two week deferral on downtown parking sig- nage that he requested of the Selectmen at their February 2, 1994 meeting and stated that he would like to go back to his original recommendation of posting signs stating "NO PARKING BETWEEN 6AM AND 9AM" in certain areas downtown. Chairman Pasquale stated that lie would like to have this issue put on the agenda before a deci- sion is made. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he will be meeting with Paul Slater of the MBTA, a representative of SRPEDD, and the Vice President's Counsel of Cleveland Twist Drill on March 2 and that there will also be a Train Station Advisory Committee Meeting on February 23, at which the Town's position will be articulated. Members of the Board of Selectmen discussed whether or not to vote on the issue this evening. Andrea Micheli, owner of Bookends, stated that she would like the parking problem to be resolved and that she believes that no parking between 6AM and 9AM would be the solution. George Pantos, owner of Jimmys Pub, stated that he feels the whole strip should be designated no parking between 6AM and 9AM and that the tenants of the Grain Mill should have stickers to park in those areas. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that there isn't enough manpower to enforce a sticker program. MOTION: To support the Town Manager's recommendation to post signs stating "NO PARKING BETWEEN 6AM AND 9AM" in the parking lot adjacent to the Mansfield Cooperative Bank and designated areas on Old Colony Way for a three month trial basis to be re- evaluated on June 1, 1994. ( Royle- Penney) (3 -2) Selectmen Penney and Royle and Clerk Ronald In favor and Chairman Pasquale and Selectman Robinson Opposed. PASSES. Selectmen Selectman Penney asked which other Selectmen would be attending the Tri Town Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meeting on March 9 and stated that he would be attending. Chairman Pasquale stated that he will be attending the annual meeting, as did Selectman Robin- son. Neither Selectman Royle or Clerk Ronald will be able to attend. 11. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence from Boards and Committees: Letter from Linda Sohn, Chairman, Animal Welfare Committee, to the Board of Selectmen as- king if the Selectmen have the authority to designate Town land for a town building (an animal shelter), or if it has to go to Town Meeting. If it does have to go to Town Meeting, Ms. Sohn has asked if the Board of Selectmen would be willing to sponsor an article, if there is a Special Town Meeting within the Annual. A consensus of the Board was to send a letter to Ms. Solo explaining that the site may be used for expansion of Mansfield's sludge landfill and that she should explore alternative locations. Also, Ms. Sohn will have to sponsor the article. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence from Boards and Committees: Invitation from the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee to attend its meeting of Thursday, March 3, 1994, between 1:00 and 3:00 P.M. Open letter from SRPEDD to Interested Citizens and Local Government Officials regarding requests for funding applications for transportation enhancement Correspondence from Town Manager and Staff: Memorandum from Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, to the Board of Selectmen concerning the 1994 Use of Facility fee schedule Memorandum from Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, to the Town Manager clarify- ing the Recreation Commission's 1994 Use of Facility fee schedule Letter from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, regarding surplus land adjacent to Route 495 Correspondence from State and Local Governments: Notice of funding availability for HOME Investment Partnership Program February from EOCD Department of Private Housing Memorandum from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Education concerning Chapter 70 Distribution for Fiscal Year 1995 12. Old Business Selectmen Chairman Pasquale gave a report to the Selectmen of a meeting lie attended on February 14 concerning the education reform formula. 13. New Business Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, referenced a letter from Gail Farrugia to National Lumber thanking them for their donation. Mr. Williams also read a letter from John Haley, Jr. regard- ing the Mansfield commuter parking facilities. 14. Adjournment - 10:40 P.M. Date of Approval