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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-9-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES February 9, 1994 PECFWE.11 � '; T, 't! n r' a. r'CCfFF r LU 94 FEB 17 PH 3: 33 MA S ACHUSETTS PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen, Penney, Robinson, and Royle William F. Williams, Town Manager, and Tracy Pereira, Secretary 1. 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Warrant No. 33 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 33 in the amount of $2,324,92626. (Robinson- Penney) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Royle Abstained from the vote. PASSES. 3. January 26 and February 2, 1994 Minutes MOTION: To approve the minutes of January 26, 1994 with an addition to the Textron Facility discussion to state that all members of the Board of Selectmen were invited to attend the November 30 sitewalk but only Chairman Pasquale and Selectman Royle attended. (Royle-Penney) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the minutes of February 2, 1994 with an amendment to the discus- sion concerning Reserve Fund Transfers to reflect that only the Treasurer's of- fices requested a Transfer, not the Electric Department. ( Royle- Penney) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Pasquale Abstains. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the executive session minutes of February 2, 1994. ( Royle- Penney) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Pasquale Abstains. PASSES. 4. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: Miscellaneous Correspondence: Letter from Henry P. Bradley, DVC, Co- Chairman, American Legion, requesting Chairman Pasquale's attendance at a banquet for Paul O'Neill and requesting the Town present a citation to him for the work he does for the Town Chairman Pasquale would like a copy of this letter. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE: Board and Committee Correspondence: Memo from Rich Feeley, Municipal Building Committee Chairman, to Joe Pasquale, Board of Selectmen Chairman, regarding the Municipal Building Feasibility Study Memo from Rich Feeley, Municipal Building Committee Chairman, to Joe Pasquale, Board of Selectmen Chairman, regarding the proposed use of the John Berry School Staff Correspondence: Record of Building Department Permits for January 1994 Correspondence from State and Local Governments: Letters to the Selectmen from Judith B. McDonough, Executive Director, Massachusetts His- torical Commission, inviting the Selectmen to attend its meeting on Wednesday, March 9, 1994, at which nominations of the Soldiers Memorial Library and the Fisher Richard House to the National Register of Historic Places will be considered Copy of a letter from Senator Keating to Andres E. Gazzolo, Chairman, Finance Committee, thanking him for forwarding a copy of his letter to Governor Weld Listing of Cable Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992 regional seminars spon- sored by the Federal Communications Commission Application of First Communications of Vermont to the Department of Public Utilities for authority to provide intrastate telecommunications services to businesses within the Common- wealth. Application of Target Telecom to the Department of Public Utilities for authority to provide intrastate telecommunications services to businesses within the Commonwealth. Application of Southern Pacific to the Department of Public Utilities for authority to provide resold telecommunications services to businesses within the Commonwealth. Other Correspondence: Copy of a letter from GEI Consultants to Gerard Martin of DEP giving a status report of the Compo Chemical site Letter from GEI Consultants to the Town of Mansfield stating that a presentation regarding the Compo Chemical property will be given on February 23 at 7:50 P.M. Copy of a letter from Arthur E. Rounds, Foxboro Resident, to Trudy Cox, Secretary of En- vironmental Affairs, concerning expansion of the Foxborough sanitary landfill Chairman Pasquale informed the Board of two pieces of correspondence he received, an invita- tion from the Southeast Services Group to Local Executives for a workshop on Saturday, March 5, 1994 at the Martin Institute and an invitation to the Tri -Town Chamber of Commerce annual meeting on March 9 at Foxboro Stadium. 5. Old Business Town Manager Special Permit Filing Fees: William Williams, Town Manager, stated that Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, has provided the Board with a memorandum which includes separate special per- mit filing fees for residential and commercial developments as requested by members of the Board. Following discussion of the dual vs. single rates, the following motion was made: MOTION: To adopt Mr. Burke's original recommendation on an increase in special per- mit filing fees as referenced in his January 24, 1994 memorandum. (Ronald - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Street Acceptances: William F. Williams, read the following list of streets forwarded to the Selectmen by the Plan- ning Board, which are proposed for acceptance at Town Meeting: Mystic Lane, Tracy Circle, Dustin Court, Erick Road (Station 0 +00 to 9 +00), Longwood Circle (Station 0 +60 to 6 +39), Jefferson Road (Station 6 +75 to 12 +60), Megans Way, Barnboard Road, Rosewood Drive, Serena Allen Way, Donovan Lane, Sturbridge Drive, Weaver Lane, Monohan Lane (Station 0+00 to 11 +51.41), Corbane Drive (Station 0 +0 to 9 +80), Monohan Lane (Station 1 +51.41 to 13 +14.20), Trowbridge Lane, Van Gernert Drive, and Ware Street. MOTION: To intend to layout the streets stated by Mr. Williams, Town Manager, on Wednesday, February 23, 1994, at 8:45 P.M. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectmen Selectman Royle asked about the figures for the Park Row School. Selectman Royle also asked when the Board of Selectmen would be discussing septage rates. William Williants, Town Manager stated that septage rates will be discussed with Robert Swanson at the Selectmen's meeting of February 16, 1994. Lastly, Selectman Royle asked what is being used to fund the Town flag. A consensus of the Selectmen was to go ahead with the flag and to fund the project with the Selectmen's discretion account. Selectman Penney asked Mr. Williams how the trial period for use of calcium chloride in place of salt for the roads is going. Mr. Williams responded that the DPW Director likes using the calcium chloride and that there are units of it on every sanding truck now. Selectman Penney also asked if the Town can receive any compensation from Attleboro for having their water treatment facility on Mansfield land. William Williams, Town Manager, responded that Attleboro does pay the Town of Mansfield $3,800.72 every year for use of this land. Next, Selectman Penney thanked Mr. Williams for having a list of town -owned property put together by staff and for sending thank you letters to Representative Hyland and Senator Keat- ing for their help with the Ware Street sidewalk project. Clerk Ronald referenced a memorandum from Judith Scott, Town Clerk, regarding postpone- ment of Town Meeting and stated that he thought the Selectmen were trying to avoid a Town Meeting beginning in May. Discussion followed among the Selectmen stating that they would like to have the Town Meeting as early as possible. Chairman Pasquale stated that David Martin has asked to be placed on the Selectmen's agenda once again for a local housing partnership proposal for two townhouses. Discussion followed concerning the procedure Mr. Martin must follow with regard to presenting his proposals to other Town Boards. There was also discussion whether or not the Board would like to hear his proposal again because the only thing that has changed is one townhouse has been eliminated. A consensus of the Board was not to bear the proposal again, unless there is a legal require- ment to, because two townhouses rather than three is not a substantial change. 3 6. 8:05 P.M. Dubs's Discount Liquors Alterations Public Hearing Mr. Sarre, owner of Dubs's Discount Liquors was present for this hearing. Mr. Sarro sub- mitted the certified receipts from mailing notice of the hearing to abutters. Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice aloud to the public followed by a presentation of proposed alterations to Dubs's by Mr. Sarre. Members of the Board of Selectmen commented on and asked questions concerning the present and proposed sizes of the stores within Dubs's plaza. At 8:10 P.M. Chairman Pasquale closed the public hearing. MOTION: To approve the application to alter Dubs's Discount Liquors, located at 30 Chauncy Street by remodeling the store and expanding the storage and sales area by approximately 4800 square feet. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Questions and Comments Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street, stated that although he has a Class I1 license every member of his family has their vehicle registered out of their own home and that out of four- teen used car dealerships in Mansfield there are thirty dealer plates out. Mr. Clemmey requested the Board of Selectmen take a look at Class II licenses and stated that it is against the law to have two at the same location. Mr. Clemmey also stated that he would like the Board of Selectmen to revoke PATNA's Class II license. Next Mr. Clemmey asked when the licensing for Great Woods is scheduled. Chairman Pasquale responded that the Selectmen have always held a public hearing for the license renewal. Mr. Clemmey responded that the Board cannot grant a license for Great Woods from 15,000 people to 19,000 people unless they have completed a second roadway. Lastly, Karl Clemmey referenced the last Selectmen's meeting he attended, at which he stated that he asked Selectman Royle to write to the Ethics Commission and Selectmen Royle stated that she had a letter on record at the Town Clerk's office. Mr. Clemmey referenced the date the letter was recorded at the Town Clerk's office and stated that the response is not for Mrs. Royle holding the office as a Selectmen but is for the seat she held on the School Committee. Selectman Royle responded that the opinion from the Ethics Commission is for her seat on the Board of Selectmen not the School Committee. Leonard Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, asked if an application for a Class II license for Philip Finer was going to be discussed at this evening's meeting. Mr. Flynn was informed that it would be discussed at next week's meeting and that Mr. Flynn should put his comments in writing. Chairman Pasquale and Selectman Penney requested that Town Counsel review Class 11 license requirements. 8. New Business Town Manager William F. Williams, Town Manager, referenced a memorandum from Lucretia Hudzinski, Info Line director in which she has requested a "purchase of service" and agreement of a three year contract from the Town of Mansfield, $5,000 annually. Selectman Royle stated that she would like to hear Gail Farrugia's comments and opinion on the request. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that Ms. Farrugia is in favor of the request but that he would get her written comments if the Selectmen would like him to. MOTION: To support an article to allow a "purchase of service" and agreement of a three year contract with Info Line at $5,000 annually. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was to find out if Gail Farrugia would like anyone in particular to represent the Town of Mansfield in the I & R Advisory Group for Info Line. Lastly, Mr. Williams requested the Board's approval of a purchase order for one hundred 5/8" X 3/4" water meters MOTION: To approve the purchase order. (Penney - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Selectmen Clerk Ronald stated that he would like to go into an executive session at the end of this evening's meeting to discuss a personnel matter. Selectman Penney referenced a memorandum from Lorilee Fish concerning recreation fees and asked how the fees apply what the rational behind the increase is. William Williams, Town Manager, responded that the fees apply to groups using the recreation fields. Selectmen Penney also asked when the Town Report comments should be turned in. Chairman Pasquale responded that he would like all comments by next week so that the report may be turned in. Next Selectman Penney asked when a memorandum from Scott Leite, Health Agent; Bert Cook, Inspector of Buildings; and Dick Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, con- cerning Paine School office hours would be discussed. Chairman Pasquale stated that he would bring up the request himself under "New Business ". Lastly, Selectman Penney referenced a chart from the Electric Department concerning residen- tial electric rates. Selectman Royle gave a reminder that the Capital Improvements Committee will be meeting Thursday night and will be discussing general Municipal proposals and School Department capital improvements will be discussed at the February 17 meeting. Lastly, Selectman Royle stated that a train station meeting is scheduled for February 23 and that she will be attending. 5 9. Selectman Robinson asked William Williams, Town Manager, if the Town is doing something different this year compared to past years with snow removal. Mr. Williams, Town Manager, responded that the Town is not doing anything different but that the weather conditions have been different. Selectman Royle suggested that perhaps the Selectmen could encourage Town residents not to put there driveway snow into the streets. Chairman Pasquale stated that he received a call from a resident regarding trains idoling on the track and stated that he thought the trains were only supposed to idol in the train yard. He would like this brought up at the train station meeting. Next, Chairman Pasquale stated that he would like to discuss the Paine School's office hours. Selectman Royle left the room at this time. A consensus of the Board was not in favor of discussing changing the Paine School's office hours back to 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Monday through Friday, as requested in a memorandum from Scott Leite, Dick Lewis, and Bert Cook, and therefore, the hours will stay as is. Selectman Penney stated that the hours presently being followed are only for an interim basis until July. Chairman Pasquale requested that Mr. Leite, Mr. Cook, and Mr. Lewis be informed that the issue will be discussed in July. Selectman Royle returned to the room at this time. MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss a personnel issue and come out to ad- Journ. (Ronald- Penney) Ronald - Aye. Penney - Aye. Royle - Aye. Robinson - Aye. Pasquale - Aye. Executive Session Minutes May be Found on Page 6A. Adjournment 9:15 P.M. MOTION: To adjourn. (Ronald - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Signature Date of