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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-9-1994/0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN'S// MINUTES March 9, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectman Royle and Tow tTwlanager, William Wil- liams, and Secretary, Tracy Pereira S 1. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. 2. Warrant No. 37 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 37 in the amount of $1,141,198.93. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health issues. PASSES. 3. Licenses and Permits Request from Tri- County Beagle Club for a one -day full liquor license for March 11, 1994 MOTION: To approve the application. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Hackney Car License Renewals Town Taxi Vehicle Nos. 6 and 7 MOTION: To approve the license renewals for Vehicle Nos. 6 and 7. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Foxfield Taxi Vehicle Nos. 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, and 19 MOTION: To approve the license renewals for Vehicle Nos. 11, 12, 16, 17, 18, and 19. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Town Manager and Staff: Letter from Bernie Jackson, Director of Buildings and Grounds, Mansfield Public Schools, re- questing the Board of Selectmen waive the $100 building permit fee for the construction of couple of walls to subdivide the High School shop into a classroom MOTION: To waive the building permit fee for Mansfield Public Schools for construc- tion at the high school. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Miscellaneous Correspondence: Letter from Cheryl Oblinger, Executive Director, American Red Cross, requesting the Town of Mansfield participate in proclaiming March Red Cross mouth by flying a Red Cross flag, and urging citizens of Mansfield to support their local Red Cross through volunteer activities and financial contributions Letter from Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School requesting the Board of Selectmen contact their local Representative and Senator requesting they make the necessary correction to Mansfield's assessment to the regional school district as soon as possible Letters have been sent out requesting correction from file Town Manager and the School Department. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE: Correspondence from Residents: Memorandum from Jane Lesowski, 5 Heather Lane, Mansfield, to the Board of Selectmen con- cerning a parking violation she received Correspondence from Boards and Committees: Letter from Greg Cauldwell, Chairman, Conservation Commission, to the Board of Selectmen concerning excess land adjacent to Route 495 Correspondence from Town Manager and Staff: Building Department Permits for February 1994 Copy of a memorandum from Bertram Cook, Inspector of Buildings/ Zoning Enforcement Of- ficer, requesting the Town Manager reconsider his budget request for an additional part time building inspector for a 19 hour week and that the existing part time inspector's position be reinstated to 20 hours Letter of Commendation from Acting Chief of Police Arthur O'Neill to Patrolman Antonio Felix Letter of Commendation from Acting Chief of Police Arthur O'Neill to Patrolman Edward Or- lando Letter of Commendation from Acting Chief of Police Arthur O'Neill to Patrolman John Simpson Clerk Ronald read one of the commendations aloud. Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Robert Mangiaralti, Town Counsel, concerning excess land adjacent to Route 495 Chairman Pasquale requested a copy of this letter. Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, concerning drain - layers registration and sewer permit regulations Correspondence from State and Local Governments: Letter from SRPEDD to Selectmen concerning the Transportation Improvement Program Letter from the Executive Office of Communities and Development concerning their Peer -To- Peer Technical Assistance Program Invitation from MMA to the Board of Selectmen to attend one or more of the six Regional Up- date Meetings they will be hosting this spring Copy of a letter to David Archard, Water Department, from DEP concerning a review of a proposed Surface and Ground Water Protection District Department of Revenue Informational Guideline Release Two Department of Revenue Division of Local Service Bulletins City & Town Publication Miscellaneous Correspondence: Copy of a letter from Dorothy Frantzen, commuter, to Senator Keating concerning commuter parking 2 Letter to Robert Antonucci, Commissioner, Department of Education, from the Southeast Regional Vocational and Technical School concerning the formula used to determine Mansfield's contribution Copy of a letter from the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical School to the Board of Selectmen with their enclosed operating and maintenance budget for FY1995 Police Officer, Municipal Service, MBTA Examination Announcement Letter from New England Power Services to the Board of Selectmen informing them that the Mass Electric Company has scheduled Vegetation Management treatments on rights -of -way which pass through Mansfield Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Burt Hawes, President, H.O.D., Inc., concerning the Myers Waste Oil Storage System Letter from GEI Consultants, Inc., to the Town of Mansfield confirming their meeting date with the Board of Selectmen of April 20, 1994 at 7:50 P.M. Copies of a letter mailed to abutters of Compo Chemical notifying them of their April 20, 1994 presentation concerning Compo Chemical 5. 7:50 P.M. Presentation of Plaques Chairman Pasquale thanked all the volunteers who have served on Mansfield Boards and Com- mittees and presented plaques to Antonino Caponigro, George Wojtkiewicz, and Anthony Mel - chiori, all of whom have served on boards and committees in town for at least ten years. 6. 7:55 P.M. Presentation of Proclamation to Paul O'Neill Chairman Pasquale explained that Mr. O'Neill was recently honored at an American Legion meeting for his dedication and patriotism and that the Town would also like to express its ap- preciation for Mr. O'Neill dedication and contribution of his services to the Town. Chairman Pasquale read the proclamation aloud and gave it to Mr. O'Neill. 7. 8:00 P.M. Discussion with Paul O'Neill, GATRA Representative Council on Aging Van Mr. O'Neill stated that all GATRA meetings are posted on the Town Hall bulletin board. Mr. O'Neill reviewed the cost for the Town to utilize the services of a GATRA van for a Council on Aging vs. the cost for Mansfield to purchase a one. Commuter Parking Mr. O'Neill also stated that he would like to see a multi -level garage built over the railroad right -of -way, Route 106, and the existing parking lots with ramps extending to Route 106 rather than purchasing Cleveland Twist Drill property for additional parking. Bus Service Mr. O'Neill also stated that GATRA and SRPEDD have done surveys in town and the results have been that people do not want to take buses; therefore, it would be a waste of money to have a fixed bus service in town. The bus service would include transportation to and from the train station and to and from Attleboro. 8. Old Business 3 Town Manager Proposed Health Insurance Initiatives William F. Williams, Town Manager, referenced a memorandum from him to the Board of Selectmen dated March 9, 1994 and gave an update on a meeting he had with the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group Board of Directors and informed the Selectmen of several changes voted to Health Plans at the meeting. Selectman Royle asked if Union Representatives had been spoken to about the changes and Chairman Pasquale asked if a Benefits Fair would be held once the plans are finalized. Mr. Williams responded that Union Representative have been spoken to and that a fair would be held. 9. INET Presentation The following people were present for this discussion: Steve Grossman, General Manager of CVI; Carlos Caldas, Cablevision INET Technician; Mitch Corrigan of Clear Concepts, Andy Poulin of Zenith. Steve Grossman began the presentation by submitting two checks, one in the amount of $74,000, capital gross, and the other in the amount of $124,432.62 for Cable Access, 5% of the Cabel fee. Mr. Grossman explained that INET would connect the Municipal buildings in Mansfield and than went over the five different options being explored for the INET connection. Mitch Corrigan of Clear Concepts submitted a package to each of the Board members explain- ing the five different options being explored for connections. Mr. Corrigan also gave the background of Clear Concepts and then went over the advantages and disadvantages of options outlined in the packet. Clerk Ronald stated that he would be making a presentation to the School Committee about tying the Schools into the system also. Members of the Selectman asked questions concerning each of the options, whether or not clear concepts provides training for the users, and connection to outside businesses, etc.. Clerk Ronald thanked everyone for attending this evenings meeting. Chairman Pasquale thanked Steve Grossman for CVI's donations and also thanked everyone for all the work they have put into this project. 10. Old Business Town Manager Continued Workers Compensation Safety Report William F. Williams, Town Manager, referenced a memorandum from him to the Board of Selectmen and gave a report on the Town's workers compensation cases status. Mr. Williams stated that the Town's workers accidents for FY1994 are 3% while FY1993 was 32%. Town Meeting Warrant The Board of Selectmen signed the warrant at this time and it was noted that the date of Town Meeting stated on the warrant should be changed to April 4. 11. Old Business Selectmen Selectman Royle complimented Chairman Pasquale and Clerk Ronald for their work on nego- tiations with the Cable contract and thanked Clerk Ronald for his work on INET. Selectman Royle asked if the Selectman could have a draft of additional policies and proce- dures within the next few weeks. William Williams, Town Manager, responded that he is in the middle of negotiations with the collective bargaining units, the budget, and capital improve- ments plan and, therefore, would not have time to work on the policies and procedures at this time. 12. New Business Town Manager Lock -Up Facility William F. Williams, Town Manager, referenced a letter from Robert Mangiaratti, and stated that Attorney Mangiaratti has reviewed the agreement for a Lockup Facility at the Bristol County Jail and that it is acceptable to him. A consensus of the Selectmen was to request Ac- ting Police Chief O'Neill to attend next weeks meeting to discuss the agreement. William Williams, Town Manager, also informed the Selectmen that the Department of Public Works is using cold patch to fill potholes temporarily and that the road conditions are even worse than he thought in January. Chairman Pasquale asked what amount of Chapter 90 funds is available this year, and Mr. Williams responded that there is not enough to cover this job. Chairman Pasquale suggested that the Selectmen have a workshop on April 6 to discuss the Municipal budget. 13. Adjournment - 9:50 P.M. MOTION: To adjourn. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Date WI