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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-20-1994h BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES April 20, 1994 FIVE D ! l friit 94 HA t 20 Ah,10, 39 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, and Selectman Pep'_ e '� t E cU and Royle h1 AS ,C1lU�LTTS 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Discussion with George Terrill regarding a Liquor License Violation at Roscoes Cafe Clerk Ronald read the report of the violation from Officer Juda to Police Chief O'Neill, which stated that Roscoes Cafe was open past its closing hour of 1:00 AM on March 12, 1994. George Terrill stated that lie has been in business for twelve years without a violation of his license at his establishment and that he did not know that everyone had to be out of the estab- lishment by 1:00 AM. Also, he thought people could be in the establishment, just not be served, past 1:00 AM. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Terrill questions concerning whether or not he has ever received a reprimand from the Board of Selectmen, the time Roscoes is usually open until, if it is normal for the business to be open past 1:00 AM. Police Chief O'Neill also stated that lie knows of no complaints or allegations on Mr. Terrill's premises, that Mr. Terrill is on the premises at all times, and that he has always been very cooperative with the Town. MOTION: To send a letter of reprimand to Mr. Terrill and suspend his liquor license for one day on Monday, April 25, 1994, in lieu of the fact that there was a viola- tion of the closing hour of 1:00 AM. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 7:50 PM - Presentation Given by GEI Consultants re: Compo Chemical The presentation began with Barry Weissman, Director Regulatory Affairs, Ausimout USA, Inc, stating the objective of the meeting. Next, Margret Hanley, Vice President /Environmental Division, gave a brief history of the Compo Chemical site, followed by a brief summary of the short term measures at the site by Edward Droste of Vapex Environmental Technologies. The presentation concluded after Kelly Race, Senior Geologist /Project Manager, gave an update on the landfill status and planned future activities. Also present for the presentation was Mr. Hunt and Gerard Martin of DEP for informational purposes. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the site, such as whether or not there has been any off -site migration, the direction that the groundwater flows, whether or not the neighbors should be worried, what type of remedial measures are being reviewed, test wells being installed in the Treetops subdivision, groundwater pollution traveling into the abut- ting properties, pollution in wetlands, land across the street from Compo Chemical, depth of the test wells, foreseeable soil removal from the site, and if a site walk could be set up for all concerned persons. A sitewalk of the Compo property was scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 1994 from LOAM to 12 NOON. The representatives of DEP asked questions concerning the amount of material actually released into the groundwater and if material on the site is available for residents to view at the Town Hall or if it would be more helpful to have it available at the Library. Selectman Royle asked Mr. Williams if he could contact Leslie Pasch, Library Director, to let her know that Conpo information will be sent to the library. Public Questions and Comments: Marilyn Powers, 159 Rumford Avenue, asked if drainage from the site discharges into wet- lands, criteria for determining the wetlands, and the proximity of areas of contamination to Town's sewer interceptor. Cheryl Hudson, Foxboro resident, asked what will be developed on the site once it is cleaned up. Vincent Lattuada, 31 Deerpath Lane, asked about the extent of wetlands testing and expressed concern that ISPO property is not also being study or tested. Chairman Robinson thanked the representatives of GEI Consultants, Vapex, and DEP for giving the presentation. 4. 9:05 PM - Fair Housing Committee Presentation Both Shaun Burke, Fair Housing Director, and Marilyn Powers, Fair Housing Committee Chairman, were present for this presentation. Mr. Burke gave a description of the Fair Housing Committee and Ms. Powers stated the dif- ferent occupations that would be helpful on the committee. Board of Selectmen Questions and Continents: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on the frequency of meet- ings, if concepts have been investigated that were presented by a speaker from Newton, hous- ing programs, and affordable housing. The Fair Housing Director suggested that a joint meeting be held within the next month or two with the Fair Housing Committee, Planning Board, and Board of Selectmen as the Local Hous- ing Partnership. 5. Planning Board Zoning Articles Discussion Shaun Burke, Director of PLanning and Development, gave an explanation of each of the Plan- ning Board's proposed zoning amendments. 2 Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Burke questions and commented on the Town Meeting articles, such as the Ware Street sidewalks article and Planning Board support for petitioned articles. 6. Old Business Town Manaeer Capital Projects - Water Rates Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, stated that he is requesting the Board of Selectmen vote a method of funding for the Ash Property Well Site and stated four options that are available and are referenced in a memorandum dated April 14, 1994. After discussion of each of the options, the following motion was made: MOTION: To adopt Option No. 4. (Ronald - Royle) WITHDRAWN William Williams, Town Manager, recommended not increasing any fees until it is necessary to do so. MOTION: To adopt Option No. 3 as recommended by the Town Engineer to take effect July 6, 1996. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectmen Selectman Penney asked Mr. Swanson, Town Engineer, about a letter from DEP to him con - cerning the Solid Waste Landfill Closure Certification on High Street and also about an update on the Ware Street sidewalks project. Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, requested the Selectmen approve a purchase order in the amount of $7,000 for an infrared resurfacing machine for the Department of Public Works MOTION: To approve. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectmen Selectman Royle referenced a letter from Attorney Lorenz concerning Article No. 11 on the Special Town Meeting warrant pertaining to Garden Street, stated that the issue needs to be clarified, and asked if the letter could be sent to Town Counsel for his review. The Town Manager responded that he faxed the letter to Town Counsel along with certifications from the Town Clerk of previous Town Meeting votes. Mr. Williams also referenced a policy for selling town -owned land, which was given to each of the Board members. Lastly, Selectmen Royle requested that a discussion of the Municipal Feasibility Study be placed on an agenda in the near future as well as an update from the DPW Director on Town roads. Town Manager Mr. Williams requested an executive session to discuss fire department negotiations this eve- ning. 3 7. Warrant No. 43 i MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 43 in the amount of $1,428,800.90 (Penney- Royle) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related items. PASSES. 8. Licenses and Permits Members of the Board of Selectmen signed two proclamations, one for the week of the Young Child and the other for Emergency Management Week. 9. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: CORRESPONDENCE FROM RESIDENTS: Request from Mary A. Steele, Trustee, Stefon Realty Trust, for an abatement of the sewer por- tion of the final water bill for 8 Thomas Street with attached recommendation from David Ar- chard, Assistant Town Engineer MOTION: To approve the abatement. (Penney- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. CORRESPONDENCE FROM BOARDS AND COMMITTEES: Letter from Jeffrey J. Siena, Chairman, Airport Commission, to the Board of Selectmen requesting a waiver of the building permit fee for repair of a portion of the room on the masonry hanger located on the premises of the Airport MOTION: To waive the fee only if the Airport Commission is paying the fee rather than a contractor. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE: CORRESPONDENCE FROM RESIDENTS: Copy of a letter from Stephen Tuleja, 3 South Park Lane, to Senator Keating concerning com- muter parking Letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Mental Retardation to the Board of Selectmen requesting assistance in locating housing for people within the Bristol, Norfolk, and Plymouth counties Copy of a letter from Representative Hyland to Thomas Finneran, Chairman, Committee of Ways and Means, requesting he consider moving the Transportation Bond Bill immediately Letter to the Board of Selectmen from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Office of Special Projects concerning the Hall of City Flags Copy of a letter to Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, from the Department or Environmental Protection concerning the Solid Waste Landfill closure Two applications to the Department of Public Utilities EOCD Community Profile for the Town of Mansfield MISCELLANEOUS: Two updates on the Compo Chemical site Ill Copy of a letter from Michael D. Clark, Business Manager, CVI Industries, to John M. Ur- ban, Commissioner, Community Antenna Television Commission, with enclosed quarterly complaint and Significant Service Interruption forms The Local Programmer 10. Old Business Selectmen Selectman Penney requested that the drainlayers license review be placed on an agenda in the near future as well as the make up of a Cable Advisory committee. Chairman Robinson requested that a list of all non - residents who may be speaking at Town Meeting be put together. 11. New Business Selectmen Selectman Penney stated that he has received many calls from South Main Street residents con- cerned about the possibility of a group home being located in that area. Chairman Robinson suggested that the Town start speaking with Senator Keating about the issue. Selectmen Pen- ney requested DMR officials be invited to a Selectmen's meeting to discuss the issue. Selectman Robinson stated that he met with Board and Committee Chairman last Thursday and that it was very informative. 12. Executive Session MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss Fire Department Contract negotiations and to come out only to adjourn. (Penney - Ronald) Ronald - Aye. Penney - Aye. Robinson - Aye. Royle - Abstained, and did not go into executive session. Executive Session Minutes may be found on Page 6 13. Adjournment - 11:10 PM re I Date of 5