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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-13-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES APRIL ;3, 1994 94 HA _5 KI 2: 1 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, SclecUncn`_p }}lei iPC fey, and Pasquale William F. Williams, Town Manager, and C`IA �.�?pA In, jm`GT'T3r y Meeting called to order at 7:30 PM MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations and a local subdivision. (Ronald -- Pasquale) Ronald - Aye. Robinson - Aye. Pasquale - Aye. Royle - Aye, for the discussion concerning a local subdivision only, not for contract negotiations. Please see Page lA for the executive session minutes. Following the pledge of allegiance, the Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 55 was present and stated that members of his troop are present tonight because they are working on their citizen and agreement badge. Z. Recreation Commission Interviews The following applicants were present for the Recreation Commission interviews: John Bower, Maria Gazzolo, and Thomas Baker. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated the reason why they would like to be on the Commission. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked each of the applicants questions concerning: the number of meetings they have attended, what they could bring to the Commission, their experience with recreation programs, if they have any personal goals they would like to achieve if appointed, and if they or members of their family have been involved in any Recreation Programs. Selectman Royle nominated Maria Gazzolo, who received votes from Selectmen Royle and Pasquale. Selectman Penney nominated John Bower, who received one vote from Selectman Penney. Selectman Ronald nominated Tom Baker, who received votes from Selectmen Robinson and Ronald. To break the tic between Ms. Gazzolo and Mr. Baker, the Selectmen voted again beginning with Ms. Gazzolo. Ms. Gazzolo received votes from Selectmen Pasquale, Penny, and Royle, and therefore, was appointed to the Commission. 3. Ash Property Discussion with Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, and David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer - Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, began the discussion by referencing a memorandum from him to the Town Manager dated April 13, 1994, and stated that two options are available to the Board of Selectmen to fund the Ash Property Well development. One option is for all water users fund the project by increasing the water rate 5% in FY95, FY96, and FY97. The second 1 is to fund the portion of the project approved in FY90 by a 4.6400 increase in the water rate for all users and an increase in the Water Capital Charge for all new homes, from $670 /house to $1,200 /house, based oil 150 new homes being built per year. Members of the Board cif Selectmen asked questions or commented on whether or not the 4.64:b increase would be a one tittle increase, increasing the water rate for the entire com- munity vs. new developments, cost of Ash Properly, on whose recommendation the Town pur- chased the Ash Property, average number of houses constructed each year in the last four years, Mansfield's water rates compared to with other Towns, and the Town's current water rate is. MOTION: To support the proposal that Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, put together increasing the user rate by 4.64% and the Capital Charge to $1,200, to take effect immediately. Persons with purchase and sales agreements would be grandfathered. (Pasquale- Penney) (4 -1) Selectman Royle Opposed. PASSES. 4. Capital Projects Discussion Members of the Board of Selectmen discussed going through with a debt exemption at the An- nual Town Meeting vs. at a Special Town Meeting in the Fall. MOTION: To support the Finance Committee's recommendation in the amount of $385,247 without a debt exemption and proceed to Town Meeting with a balanced budget within the limits of Proposition 2 1/2. The Capital Improvements Committee may adjust items as long as the amount of the plan remains the same. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 5. New Business Town Manager Stearns Hill - Request for Sewer Connection Permit Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, was present for this discussion. Mr. Swanson stated that the applicant is requesting a sewer connection permit and that under the Town's sewer permit regulations, the Selectmen must sign off on the permit. Mr. Swanson recommended that the permit be granted. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Swanson questions concerning installation of the lines, cost to the Town, and responsibility of the easements on private land. MOTION: To approve the permit as submitted. (Pasquale - Royle) (3 -2) Selectmen Robinson and Ronald Opposed. PASSES. Chairman Robinson stated that rather than discussing the Annual Town Meeting warrant ar- ticles this evening, he would like to have a special meeting next Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. A majority of the Board would be available for the meeting at that time. 6. Warrants and Minutes MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 41 in the amount of $1,231,839.01. ( Royle- Pasquale) Selectman Royle abstained from all Health Department re- lated items. PASSES. 2 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 42 in the amount of $402,260.23. ( Royle- Pasquale) Selectman Royle abstained from all Health Department re- lated items. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the minutes of March 23, 1994. (Ronald - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the minutes of March 30, 1994. (Ronald - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the Executive Session minutes of March 30, 1994. (Pasquale- Penney) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Royle Abstained. MOTION: To approve the minutes of April 6, 1994. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Licenses and Permits *The Board of Selectmen signed a letter to Bernard McCourt, District Highway Engineer. "Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Reserve Fund Transfer Nos. 6 and 7 to pay outstanding bills. MOTION: To approve the Board of Selectmen's transfer. ( Royle- Ronald) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Pasquale abstained because he was not present for discussion on the transfer.) MOTION: To approve the Town Manager's transfer. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. "The Board of Selectmen signed the license for alterations to Dubs' Discount Liquors. `Application for Transfer of a Hackney License for Mansfield Town Taxi MOTION: To approve the transfer. (Penney - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. "Request for a Auction Permit from The Women of Today for May 1, 1994, and a request for a waiver of the fee MOTION: To approve the application with a waiver of the fee. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. `Request for an Auction Permit from Date] Corp on April 19, 1994 MOTION: To approve the application. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. *Renewal of the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts Entertainment License Clerk Ronald left the meeting at this time. Bruce Montgomery of Great Woods was present for discussion. Members of the Board of Selectmen and Mr. Montgomery discussed the Entertainment Rules and Regulations dated April 13, 1994 and the differenced between last year's regulations and the proposed regulations for this year. Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street, expressed concern regarding an increase in the seating capacity at Great Woods. Mr. Clemmey's attorney, Ed Patten of Newton, stated that Great Woods must expand their parking area if they expand their seating area, which requires a variance for striping and that the validity of the variance is being questioned because it was not 3 recorded within one year of being granted and requested the Selectmen table the license until the parking issue is resolved. Attorney Patten also expressed concern regarding Route 140 construction issues pertaining to the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts. Discussion followed regarding requirements within the license which must be met prior to in- creasing the scaling capacity. MOTION: To approve the license for 15,000 people tanil Requirement No. 14 of file Rules and Regulations doled April 13, 1994 is incl. (Pasquale- Roylc) All in favor. PASSES. The Selectmen took a five minute break at this time. 8. Correspondence Chairman Robinson requested that the Board waive the reading of all correspondence except action items this evening. Chairman Robinson read a letter from the Town of Foxboro inviting the Selectmen to a regional Selectmen's meeting on Wednesday, April 27, 1994, and stated that he would like the Selectmen to attend that meeting. Chairman Robinson also requested a meeting notice be posted for 6:00 PM that evening in case there is any business that needs to be attended to. Selectman Robinson read a letter from Janet Sheehan, Director/Owner of Depot II Childcare Center, requesting the Selectmen proclaim April 17 -23 the Week for Young Children MOTION: To proclaim April 17 -23 the Week for Young Children. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: Resident Correspondence: Letter from Lillian and Roy MacDonald to the Board of Selectmen requesting a waiver of spe- cial permit fees for their residential compound application MOTION: To deny the request. ( Royle- Pasquale) WITHDRAWN. MOTION: To table until after Town Meeting because lot sizes may be increased at Town Meeting. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. State and Local Governments: Letter from A. David Rodham, Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency, to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Board proclaim May 8 -15 Emergency Management Week MOTION: To proclaim May 8 -15 Emergency Management Week (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald referenced a letter from Maria Ferrario to Selectman Ronald concerning com- muter parking and asked that a letter be sent back to Ms. Ferrario stating that we are in receipt of her letter and also enclose copy of the letter from the Town Manager to Michael J. Brennan, Jr. Chairman Robinson stated that the Selectmen received a copy of a letter from James E. Bilodeau to Thomas Grassia concerning Alladen Kennels CI 1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Antenna Television Commission reopening the record of a rate proceeding Letter from the Sharon Cable TV Oversight Committee to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen support an amendment to the 1992 Cable Act Miscellaneous Correspondence Letter to the Mansfield Board of Selectmen from Stephen Grossman, CVI Industries, concern- ing a letter from the Sharon Cable TV Oversight Committee Copy of a letter from James Bilodeau, Jr. to Thomas Grassia regarding Alladen Kennels Letter from Thomas C. Grassia to James Bilodeau regarding Alladen Kennels Invitation to the 1994 Annual Meeting and Awards Ceremony of the Northern Bristol - Norfolk Chapter American Red Cross Notice from SRPEDD concerning the Transportation Enhancement Project JTPG Meeting Notice Letter from Bay State Gas to the Board of Selectmen regarding excavating awareness Letter from Reid H. Potter Associates, Inc. to the Mansfield Conservation Commission con- cerning AMTRAK 1994 vegetation control program Preservation Advocate 10. Adjournment - 10:30 PM r X C erk's S' nature Date of Approval 1.7