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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-18-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN rrc tr _ � r� i L� MINUTES "i?';f i _. '. 41 ­ ILLD May 18, 1994 94 JUN -Z AN 9: 26 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Penney,, q a e, and Royle, and William F. Williams, Town Manager, and T' t Ik4 }et�ry H - ,j11_;,11�5r I J 1. 7:30 P.M. The Meeting was called to order followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. 7:35 P.M. Fair Housing Committee Interviews Two applicants were present for the Fair Housing Committee interviews, Ronald Webster and Judith Martone. Each of the applicants gave brief backgrounds of themselves. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the two applicants questions such as if they have at- tended any fair housing seminars, if they would be interested in helping locate a group home for DMR if appointed to teh Committee, why they are interested in serving on the Committee, if they have attended any of the meetings, and what they would like to accomplish while serv- ing on teh Committee. Marilyn Powers, Fair Housing Committee Chairman, was also present for interviews. Ms. Powers stated that both applicants would be extremely valuable on the Committee. Selectman Pasquale nominated Judith Martone to serve on the Committee, which unanimously passed, and Selectman Royle nominated Ronald Webster to serve on the Committee, which also unanimously passed. MOTION: To send a letter to the Mansfield Housing Authority informing them that they have a vacancy on the Fair Housing Committee and asking if they are going to fill it. If they are not going to fill the vacancy, the Selectmen will appoint someone at large. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Warrant Nos. 46 and 47 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 46 in the amount of $812,043.87. ( Royle- Penney) Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 47 in the amount of $4,988,952.38. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. 4. Minutes Minutes of April 20, 1994 MOTION: To approve the minutes of April 20, 1994. (Penney- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 1 Minutes of May 4, 1994 MOTION: To approve the minutes of May 4, 1994 with the amendments clarifying that Maureen Doherty is the Municipal Building Committee Secretary and Doug Annino was the Planning Board's representative on the Municipal Building Feasibility Study Committee. (Penney - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Executive Session Minutes of April 20, 1994 A consensus of the Board was to hold these minutes. Clerk Ronald read a proclamation declaring May Older Americans Month. Joy Lee Eppes, Council on Aging Chairman, thanked the Board of Selectmen for declaring May Older Americans Month. 5. 5:00 P.M. Mill Pond Dam Discussion Dam Restoration /Pond Dredging /Park Theme Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, Marilyn Powers and Greg Cauldwell of the Conservation Commission, Edward Tartufo of the Canoe River Aquifer Committee, and Shaun Scully of Beta Engineering were present for this discussion. Mr. Swanson began the discussion/ presentation by stating that he would like input from the Board of Selectmen, as Water Commissioners, on the projects. Ed Tartufo gave a slide show of the Mill Pond Dam area and Canoe River. Mr. Tartufo stated that one way to protect the Canoe River is to do something with the dam. Members of the Board of Selectmen, Conservation Commission Agent and members, the Town Engineer, and Beta Representative discussed the following: the official standing of the Conser- vation Commission is, community service groups helping with repair of the dam, studies con- ducted for the restoration of Cabot Pond compared to number of studies conducted for Mill Pond restoration, method used for the restoration, existing and proposed slope of the pond, designing a more detailed conceptual drawing of the projects, plan of the dredging process, type of screening to be used for the site, locking a gate to restrict access to the site, scale down the park them e.g. eliminate cazebo, hibachis, and picnic tables, project funding, timeframe of all three projects, and the procedure which must be followed for each individual project. 6. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE: Miscellaneous Letter from SRPEDD to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen appoint or reappoint its designee to the Joint Transportation Planning Group MOTION: To reappoint Lance Lawson, provided Officer Lawson is willing to continue in his capacity. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from SRPEDD to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen appoint a delegate to the SRPEDD Commission (either a member of the Board of Selectmen or a delegate to repre- sent them) Chairman Robinson stated that he was the Board's representative at one time but their meeting night was the same at the Selectmen's so he was unable to attend many meetings. Selectman Royle stated that she would like to have a Town resident represent the Board on the Commis- sion. Clerk Ronald suggested that the Selectmen ask the Planning Board if any of their mem- 2 bers would like to attend the Commission meetings. Selectman Royle suggested the maybe the position should be advertised in the newspaper explaining what the representative's respon- sibilities would be. n Robinson requested a copy be given to the Planning Board to see if they would like to appoint a representative. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE: Resident Letter from Gerald G. Brolin, 12 Whitetail Lane, to the Board of Selectmen concerning Whitetail Lane Copy of a letter from Karista Bennett to Senator Keating concerning commuter parking Copy of a letter from residents in the vicinity of Perkins Avenue to the Conservation Commis- sion concerning Town Plots on Perkins Avenue, Lots 1, 2, and 3 Town Manager and Staff Correspondence Letters from Gerald Scherna, Veterans Agent, to Fannin - Lehner Preservation Consultants, Carol Driscoll and Scott Wall, and Roseanne Atwod Foley and James E. Foley concerning their bids on work for the Town Hall cemetery Building Department Permits for April 1994 Copy of a letter from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding modification to a previously submitted definitive subdivision plan Copy of a letter from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to Town Counsel regarding submittal of preliminary plans Copy of a letter from Folkman and Zola Builders from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding Weaver Lane Commonwealth Correspondence Department of Public Utilities Order of Notice, New England Telephone and Telegraph Com- pany d /b /a Nynex Copy of a letter from DEP to the Board of Health concerning 631 East Street Determination of Need for Site Assignment BWP SW 17 Information from DEP concerning "Title 5" regulations Memorandum from DEP to Interested Parties concerning DEP Site Discovery Program Plan Information from DEP concerning "How to Find Out About Sites with Reported Release of Oil or Hazardous Material" Letter to the Board of Selectmen from DEP concerning the Central Artery Project to cap municipal landfills Notice of a workshop from FOCI) concerning handicapped access requirements for cities and towns Division of Local Services Bulletin 3 Miscellaneous Letter from Edwin H. Hurley, General Director, YMCA, to the Board of Selectmen giving an update on the status of the YMCA'S efforts to locate a program center in the Town of Mansfield Memorandum to Local Elected Officials from SRPEDD concerning Massachusetts Small Cities Community Development Program Copy of a letter from Edward T. Patten, Esq. to DEP regarding the request for Determination of Applicability from Karl Clemmey Copy of a letter to Congressman Barney Frank from Stephen Grossman, District Manager, CVI, concerning a letter sent to Town Officials by the Town of Sharon's Cable TV Oversight Committee Copy of a letter from Stephen Grossman, District Manager, CVI, to Commissioner John Urban with enclosed information regarding Cable 7. Old Business Board of Selectmen Selectman Pasquale asked if a letter had been sent to Mr. O'Meara of the Department of Men- tal Retardation, if Acting Chief O'Neill had given his comments on the Lock Up Facility yet, and requested Special Town Meeting dates for the next Board of Selectmen's meeting. Clerk Ronald asked what actions were taken on the Drainlayers Regulations at the Selectmen's last meeting and also requested an update on the Affirmative Action Plan. Chairman Robinson stated that he will be meeting with the Town Manager on Monday to discuss the plan. Lastly, Clerk Ronald asked if a letter had ever been sent in opposition of the lottery action. Selectman Royle publicly commended Dr. Nicolletti for an excellent job encouraging Senator Keating and Barbara Hyland to file legislation addressing the deficiency in funding for growth communities Selectman Penney asked about the status of the Class II and III licenses being reviewed. Selectman Penney also requested that the Town Manager ask the Town Engineer, Robert Swanson, to give a report on the status of industrial pretreatment testing. This testing is man- dated at the federal level. Selectman Pasquale requested that a letter be sent to cable asking what their plans are for televising Planning Board meetings. Chairman Robinson stated that he would look into this. Following a discussion of televising Light Commissioner meetings initiated by Selectman Pasquale, the following motion was made: MOTION: To televise the Light Commissioner's meetings on a monthly basis. (Pasquale- Royle) (2 -3) FAILS. Chairman Robinson informed the Board of Selectmen of a letter he received from the Elks requesting a waiver of the special permit application fee to construct an Elks lodge. MOTION: To waive all fees associated with refiling the special permit. ( Royle- Pasquale) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Penney abstained. PASSES. Lastly, Chairman Robinson informed the public that mulch will be given away at Mansfield Green on May 21 from SAM to 3PM. 0 8. Adjournment 9:45 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Penney - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. leijes Signature Date of Approval 5