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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-2-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 9 (}t �1" March 2, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen, Penney, Robinson, a4toyle William F. Williams, Town Manager, and Tracy Pereira, Secretary 1. 7:20 P.M. The meeting was called to order followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Presentation of Check for the Plymouth Street Recreational Fields by Rotary Club Ed Tartufo and Raymond Martin, both of Rotary Club, presented a check to the Board of Selectmen for the Plymouth Street recreational fields. 3. 7:30 Presentation of the Municipal Building Feasibility Study by the Municipal Building Committee The following members of the Municipal Building Committee were present for this presenta- tion: Rich Feeley, Chairman, Steve McCaffrey, Larry Carpentar, and David Young, as was Maureen Doherty, MBC Secretary. The final Municipal Building Feasibility study was handed out to the Selectmen this evening. Rich Feeley, MBC Chairman, gave a background of how the study evolved and stated that Frank Guardabascio, former member of the Committee was also involved with the study. Mr. Feeley also thanked Ralph Penney, Doug Annino, and William Williams for helping with the study. Steve McCaffrie went over the information gathered by the Preservation Partnership with regard to the Request for Proposals for the study. Chairman Pasquale thanked the Municipal Building Committee on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and suggested that the Selectmen may want to review the study first than hold joint workshop with the MBC to discuss it. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the cost to carry out each op- tion listed in the study, restrictions imposed on certain properties, phasing the project, future Town office space needs, Park Row School neighborhood concerns regarding parking, phas- ing of Police Department moving into the current Town Hall, and the Cleveland Twist Drill and Textron Facilities. Lastly, Chairman Pasquale asked the Municipal Building Committee to give an update on their Tuesday meeting at the High School concerning cracks in a concrete wall in the auditorium. Rich Feeley stated that the Municipal Building Committee is requesting the Board of Selectmen execute a purchase order for repair of the wall. Steven McCaffrie stated that the crack is not currently a safety issue, it was caused by corner wall movement, and it is not an uncommon problem. Selectman Royle asked if it would be possible for a structural engineer to review the eves of the roof where the school gym meets the rest of the building. Steve McCaffrie stated that it had already been studied. 4. Questions and Comments f James Day, a resident of Monahan Lane, submitted a letter to the Board concerning acceptance of Monahan Lane. 5. Warrant Nos. 35 and 36 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 35 in the amount of $1,079,907.81. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained front all Health related issues. PASSES. MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 36 in the amount of $1,626,981.59. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Health related issues. PASSES. 6. Minutes of February 16, 1994 MOTION: To approve the minutes of February 16, 1994. (Robinson- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Licenses and Permits Request for a SLOW CHILDREN PLAYING sign on Monahan Lane and recommendation from Traffic Safety Officer Lance Lawson in favor of the sign. MOTION: To approve the sign. (Penney- Robinson) All in favor. Request for a stop sign and a warning sign on North Main Street near its intersection with County Street and recommendation from Arthur O'Neill concurring with the appropriateness of the signage. MOTION: To approve the signage as recommended by Police Chief O'Neill. (Penney - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE Correspondence from Residents: Letter from Karen Ludwig, Cub Scouts Pack 51, requesting the Selectmen's permission to use the property in front of the Town Garage for the cub scouts annual Easter plant fundraiser on Friday April 1 (9 -4), Saturday, April 2 (9 -6), and Sunday, April 3 (7:30AM - ?) MOTION: To approve the request and waive any associated fees. (Ronald- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Correspondence from Boards and Committees: Memorandum to all Boards and Committees from the Recreation Commission & Department concerning a community calendar and requesting that all information to be included in the calendar be forward to them by April 15 Selectmen's this. Correspondence from State and Local Governments: Letter from Benjamin E. Puritz, Town Administrator that their Town has instituted a temporary handicap that the Town of Mansfield recognize and extend i Secretary, Tracy Pereira, will work on Sharon, MA, informing parking permit program t its community parking sociated with this designation William F. Williams, Town Manager, suggested Selectmen take this correspondence under advisement and forward a copy of it Department. the Selectmen and requesting privileges as- the Board of to the Police Memorandum from Robert V. Antonucci, Commissioner of Education, concerning the 1994 Summer Food Service Program for Children, with attached request for application for the \ program A consensus of the Board was to forward a copy of this correspondence to the Recreation Commission. 1 Letter from the Town of Whately Board of Selectmen requesting the Mansfield Board of Selectmen seek information from its legislators as to why funding for construction of chemical storage facilities (salt sheds) has not been released, to contact Governor Weld to seek the release of $S Million already authorized for the purpose of constructing the facilities, and to request the Joint Committee on Transportation include funding for Chemical Storage Facilities in the new Transportation Bond Bill being debated by the legislature. Selectman Penney sug- gested that the Town apply should funding become available; Town Manager, William Wil- liams, agreed. Miscellaneous Correspondence: Letter from Barbara Widhalm, GLOBAL 2000, requesting the Board of Selectmen contact Representative Barney Frank to urge him to prevent funding for the Temelin reactors and to demand stricter environmental regulations A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was not to take any action. Letter from Edward J. Rosenberg of the Elks to the Board of Selectmen requesting a special permit for fireworks displays on Saturday, May 7, 1994, during its Fourth Annual Spring Car- nival at Great Woods, a waiver of all fees associated with their sponsoring the carnival, and approval from the Board of Selectmen to have the Light Department display a banner at Chauncy Street and No. Main Street from April 14 through May 8. MOTION: To approve this request. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Residents: Letter from Karl Clemmey, of Clemmey Inc., to the Board of Selectmen concerning applica- tions for used car licenses Selectman Penney inquired about the stalus of Class II license requirements, and Chairman Pasquale stated that it would be discussed in a workshop. Letter from Karl Clemmey, of Clemmey Inc., to the Board of Selectmen concerning require- ments for used car licenses Selectman Penney requested that copies be made of this correspon- dence for Board members. Copy of a letter from Helen Clagg, 8 Waldor Drive, to William Williams, Town Manager, concerning the commuter rail station Copy of a letter from Matt Miller, Mansfield resident, to Barbara Hyland, State Representa- tive, concerning the commuter rail station Copy of a letter from Karista Bennett, to Senator William Keating, concerning the commuter rail station Copy of a letter from Lisa Gilpatue, to Senator William Keating, concerning the commuter rail station Copy of a letter from Philip and Deborah Graham, Mansfield Residents, to Senator William Keating, concerning the commuter rail station Copy of a letter from Philip and Deborah Graham, Mansfield Residents, to Representative Hyland concerning the commuter rail station ki Correspondence from Boards and Committees: Copy of a letter from Leonard Flynn, President, Natural Resources Trust, to Jeffrey Madison, Economic Development Director, Wampanoag Tribe, stating their opposition to the proposed building of a gambling casino/ entertainment center in the Great Woods Copy of a memorandum from Rich Feeley, MBC Chairman, to Andy Gazollo, Finance Com- mittee Chairman, regarding a meeting on March 1, 1994 to discuss the high school wall situa- tion Memorandum from Rich Feeley, MBC Chairman, to the Board of Selectmen concerning a Municipal Building Committee opening Clerk Ronald read the mentorandaan from the Municipal Building Committee and the attached letter of resignation from Frank Gtardabas- cio. MOTION: To accept the letter of resignation and send Mr. Guardabasio a letter thanking him for his service to the Town of Mansfield. Also, advertise the vacancy on cable with a thirty day closing date for applications. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Copy of a memorandum from Rich Feeley, MBC Chairman, to Judith Scott, Town Clerk, con- cerning a Municipal Building Committee opening SRPEDD Joint Transportation Planning Group Meeting Cancellation Notice for its meeting scheduled for March 2. This meeting has been rescheduled to April 6 at 2:00 P.M. Correspondence from Town Manager and Staff: Memorandum from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to William Wil- liams, Town Manager, with two attached reports on town -owned land Selectman Penney l` requested a copy of the reports and that a copy be sent to Linda Sohn, Chairman of the Animal Welfare Committee. Copy of a letter from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to Jeffrey Madison, Economic Development Director, Wampanoag Tribe, expressing the Planning Board's concerns about the potential for a gambling casino to be located in the Great Woods area Memorandum from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to William Wil- liams, Town Manager, in response to Mr. Williams" question concerning Local Housing Partnership requests Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Max Volterra, Town Counsel, concerning Septage rates Correspondence from State and Local Governments: Memorandum from Self Help Incorporated to Area Media concerning Commodities Distribu- tion Executive Office of Communities and Development Grant Alert Notice of Deadlines Letter from Michael Coppola, Foxboro Board of Selectmen, to the Mansfield Board of Selectmen stating that the regional Selectmen's meeting scheduled for February 23 has been postponed I Application of Cellular Payphones, Inc. to the Department of Public Utilities for a certificate of public convenience and necessity for reselling mobile communications services. 4 Application of Metracom Corporation to the Department of Public Utilities for permission to provide resold telecommunication services in Massachusetts Application of National Independent Carrier Exchange to the Department of Public Utilities to provide resold telecommunication services in Massachusetts Application of Capital Network System, Inc. to the Department of Public Utilities for permis- sion to provide alternative operator services to customers in Massachusetts Application of Capital Network System, Inc. to the Department of Public Utilities for permis- sion to provide resold long distance telecommunication service to customers in Massachusetts Invitation from EOCD to attend its Quality Conference on March 24, 1994 in Beverly William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he will be attending the conference at the Quality fail. DEP 1994 Update on the Solid Waste Master Plan Selectman Penney requested a copy of the above plan. Miscellaneous Correspondence: Notice of a forma for local officials "Education Reform: Implications for Municipal Finance" on Wednesday, March 9, 1994, at 8:00 P.M. Chairman Pasquale requested a copy of the notice be forwarded to the Finance Committee. Copy of a letter from Beverly Scollins, Foxboro Resident, to Senator William Keating, con- cerning the commuter rail station Invitation from MADD to an open house on March 11, 1994 from 2:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Copy of a packet of Form 393 rate fillings for Cablevision Industries sent to the Massachusetts Cable Commission from Stephen Grossman of CVI GEI Consultants Compo Chemical Status Update Copies of letter mailed to abutters of Compo Chemical notifying them of this evenings presen- tation concerning Compo Chemical Selectman Royle requester) that the new presentation date be placed on Cable. Old Business Town Manager Town Manager, William Williams, gave a summary of a meeting he attended today with Cleveland Twist Drill and MBTA representatives concerning commuter parking. Discussion followed among the Selectmen concerning discussion of all access road if Cleveland Twist Drill land is used for parking, possibility of a residents only lot, and private enterprises providing parking. William Williams, Town Manager, informed the Board of Selectmen that the Town is ap- proximately $40,000 over this year's snow budget and that the Finance Committee has been in- formed. Selectman Penney stated that he has received calls expressing concern that out of state plows are being used for snow removal. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that it is not true and that he has a list of all trucks used. 10. New Business Town Manager Purchase Orders William Williams, Town Manager, stated that Ed Sliney, Fire Chief, has submitted a purchase order for a four inch fire hose, costing $6,840.40. MOTION: To approve the purchase order. (Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 11. Old Business Selectmen Selectmen Penney stated that the Conservation Commission will be holding a public hearing concerning the Mill Pond Dam project on March 14, 1994. Selectman Penney also inquired about the status of the Drainlayers License Regulations. Wil- liam Williams, Town Manager, responded that not all the comments on the regulations have been submitted yet. 9. New Business Town Manager Continued. ISTEA Grant Application William Williams, Town Manager, stated that Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, and Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, have been working on an ISTEA grant application for nature trails, etc. and stated that a letter of support from the Board of Selectmen is required with the application. Mr. Williams asked the Selectmen if they would support the application. Selectman Penney suggested that Mr. Burke and Ms. Fish may wish to request letters of sup- port from the YMCA and Boy Scouts. MOTION: To support the application. (Royle- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Sentaae Rates Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, referenced a memorandum from him to the Town Manager, in which he has requested an increase in septage rates from $28/1000 gallons to $46/1000 gal- lons, in two phases. One increase would be immediately; the second increase would not take effect until July 1, 1994. Following a discussion of the increase as a deterrent to out of town septage haulers and the dif- ficulty of determining where septage has originated the following motion was made. MOTION: To support the Town Engineer's recommendation to increase the septage rates in two $9.00 increments, the first increase to take effect immediately, the second to take effect on July 1, 1994. (Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Street Acceptances MOTION: To intend to layout Whitetail Lane on Wednesday, March 30, 1994, at 7:50 P.M. (Penney - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 13. New Business Selectmen Chairman Pasquale stated that he has received one evaluation for the Town Manager and that he would like the rest back by next week. R 14. New Business Town Manager Continued Magazine Collection Curbside Program William Williams, Town Manager, referenced a memorandum dated February 15, 1994 from him to the Board of Selectmen concerning curbside pick tip of magazines and catalogues and stated that the program will begin shortly. Discussion followed concerning savings the program would effect. Selectman Royle asked if DPW Director Dan Clifford would be discussing a waste oil collec- tion program with the Board of Selectmen and was informed that Amos would be having a per- son give a presentation on the program. 15. New Business Selectmen Continued Audit Proposals Selectman Royle stated that she would be happy with the Town Accountant's (Larry Gallagher) recommendations on the proposals. Also suggested at this time was that Chairman Pasquale meet with Mr. Gallagher. Sewer and Drainlayers License Program Selectman Penney requested that the Town Engineer review the cost for developers to install dry sewer lines while constructing their developments and present his findings to the Board of Selectmen. At that time the Selectmen could consider asking the Planning Board to review the proposal to be incorporated in the Subdivision Regulations. Selectman Penney also asked if it would be possible for the Town Manager to hire a part -time meter maid. Town Manager William Williams responded that there would have to be an ap- propriation made at Town Meeting for the position. Selectman Ronald gave an update on the Committee he and Cable Access is trying to put together to review Cable Vision's license. Selectman Ronald stated that it is being proposed that the review committee be composed of one Cable Access member, one School Committee appointment, one Finance Committee Representative, and two citizens at large or one citizen at large and one appointment of the public safety department. Selectman Ronald also stated that he would like volunteers who are willing to give a long term commitment. Selectman Penney asked if a representative of the Council on Aging could also serve on the Committee. Selectman Ronald responded that that could be one of the Selectmen's appointments. Selectman Penney also stated that the Committee should study how their money is spent as well as oversee the license. Selectman Ronald stated that the duration of the license is ten years and that it would be nice to get a five to ten year commitment. Chairman Pasquale stated that he thinks the appointment should be for three years. Chairman Pasquale stated that lie received a telephone call from Ed Cochoran of Mass High- way on Monday and was informed that the State will be turning over all of Mansfield's land adjacent to Rt. 495 with the exception of twenty -seven acres. Chairman Pasquale stated that he informed Mr. Cochoran of his displeasure with that he asked Town Counsel to draft a letter to him, which he is now working on to be sent to the Governor and Secretary Keriotos. A con- sensus of the Selectmen ivas in favor of requesting Town Counsel send a letter to the Governor and Secretary Keriotos expressing the Selectmen's displeasure. 7 16. Adjournment - 10:00 P.M. ( MOTION: To adjourn. (Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. Eler 's Signatu e Date of Approval