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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-25-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN (, _PTE) MINUTES ;` ' 11i D MAY 25, 1994 94 Al 20 PH 3: 1 PRESENT: Amos Robinson, Chairman, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale, and Royle 1. 7:30 P.M. The meeting began with the pledge of allegiance. 1 j,1 =. ^,, 1';4 !? CE T T S 2. 7:35 P.M. - Commendations Edward Sliney, Fire Chief, commended Firefighters John Robbins and Mike Devine for the excellent job they did assisting a woman who fell down a flight of stairs, and Firefighter Bruce Naslund for successfully instructing the hymlick maneuver to someone to remove a sour ball that a third person was choking on. Chairman Robinson also commended the firefighters and presented each of them with a gift. William Williams, Town Manager, commended Eileen Ouellette, Town Manager's Executive Secretary, and Betty Amicone, Bookkeeper, for all the hard work they put into the Town Manager's presentation at Town Meeting. Chairman Robinson also commended both Ms. Ouellette and Ms. Amicone and presented them each with a gift. Clerk Ronald stated that he will be unable to attend the joint School Committee /Selectmen meeting scheduled for June 22 to interview and select a new School Committee member and requested the meeting be rescheduled to June 21, if the Selectmen would like him to vote. 4. 7:50 P.M. Discussion of Recalibration of Commercial Water Meters with Bob Swanson, Town Engineer Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, stated that he is requesting the Selectmen's approval as Water and Sewer Commissioner to begin a yearly mandatory water meter recalibration program for all Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural, and Municipal meters over 2- inches in size, owned by property owners. Mr. Swanson proposed that all meters be analyzed for downsizing based on the consumption and the companies process in the first year and that all industries will be ef- fected, as well as approximately four businesses on North Main Street. David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, stated that he is hoping the recalibration program will lessen the amount of water unaccounted for. Members of the Board commented on and asked questions concerning: reason for recalibra- tion, if companies could refuse to follow the program, the manner in which companies would be notified of the program, ownership of meters, readers of meters, and the number of meten rented out. MOTION: To concur with the Engineering Department's meter recalibration program as presented for all commercial, industrial, agricultural, and municipal accounts as mandated by the regulations. (Ronald- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 8:00 P.M. - Discussion of IPP Policy and Whitetail Lane with Bob Swanson, Town En- gineer Bob Swanson, Town Engineer, requested the Board of Selectmen vote to proceed with annual testing of wastewater for the following seven companies: Albany Intl, Eastern Container, Greif Bros, Hub Folding Box, Rolf Hagen, Stone Container, and Sun Chemical. Mr. Swanson also requested that the Board adopt the cost recovery program noted in his memorandum dated May 2, 1994. 1 Members of the Board of Selectmen commented on and asked questions concerning the program being federally mandated and fines imposed on the Town in previous years for non- compliance. MOTION: To proceed with annual testing of wastewater for the following seven com- panies: Albany Intl, Eastern Container, Greif Bros, Hub Folding Box, Rolf Hagen, Stone Container, and Sun Chemical and to adopt the cost recovery program noted in his memorandum day May 2, 1994, including an increase in the present surcharge of $1.00 to $1.09/1000 CF. (Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Mr. Swanson stated that he and Mr. Archard worked on a drawing for the Whitetail Lane in- tersection and gave it to Dan Clifford, DPW Director. Mr. Swanson stated that Mr. Clifford will work on the project this spring. Mr. Williams asked Mr. Swanson about the status of drainage problems on Whitetail Lane that a resident spoke about at Town Meeting. Mr. Archard stated that he spoke with the Town Planner, Shaun Burke, about the problem and that after his discussion he surmised that the problem came as a result of a field modification made to a catch basin by the Acting Town En- gineer in 1989. 6. 8:10 P.M. - Status Report of Gilbert Street /Williams Street Bridges Robert Swanson stated that the Mass Highway Department claims they own the Gilbert Street bridge and that they would like to have it open; the bridge is on their "Top 12 High Priority List ". William Williams, Town Manager, stated that the Selectmen will be holding an informational public discussion on Wednesday, June 15, concerning the Williams Street bridge and that a consultant from the State will be present. 8:20 P.M. - Capital Projects Review with Robert Swanson, Town Engineer Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, gave a status update on projects listed in his Department of Public Works Monthly Project Update for May 1994. Projects included in the update were: No. Main Street /Chauncy Street intersection improvements, Copeland Drive /West Street /School Street intersection improvements; Maple Street /Winter Street /Bird Road intersec- tion improvements; Maple Street reclamation; Ware Street paving with sidewalk improve- ments; town wide paving; Zone II study; Corrosion Control System Upgrade; Water Quality Analysis and System Update; Ash Property Well Development, Dechloriantion at Wastewater Treatment Plant; and Mill Pond Dam project. Selectman Pasquale entered the meeting at the being of the Capital Project Review. 8:30 P.M. - Discussion of Municipal Building Study Capital Project with the Town Manager Mr. Williams reviewed his memorandum dated May 13 to the Board of Selectmen with the Board. The Board then reviewed the construction timetable for the Municipal Buildings project put together by the Municipal Building Committee. Mr. Williams asked the Board approve the outline. Members of the Board discussed with Mr. Williams the following items: construction start date, time period set for the bid process, time frame to design police and fire stations, time frame for construction of the Town Hall, the Town's future space needs, concern of connecting the Park Row School and Library, concern of taxpayers bearing the cost of jail cells for use mainly by Great Woods, concern of dropping the Town Hall ceilings, establishment of focus groups to talk to the public about the plan prior to Town Meeting, Town Meeting dates in October, November, or January, holding a Special Town Meeting in the fall for the Schools, certification of free cash, and street acceptances and waiting to include the Municipal Building project until a January Special Town Meeting. 2 It was also suggested that the Town Manager put together a timeline of informational meetings, etc. on the Municipal Buildings project. MOTION: To support in concept the Municipal facilities plan, Town Hall at Park Row, Police Station at Town Hall, and the Fire Station in West Mansfield. (Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 9. Warrant No. 48 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 48 in the amount of $744,467.09. (Pasquale - Royle)AII in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related items. PASSES. 10. Minutes of May 11, 1994 MOTION:. To approve the minutes. ( Royle- Pasquale) (3 -0 -1) Clerk Ronald abstained. PASSES. 11. Licenses and Permits Bond Renewal for Assistant Treasurer Sandra LaRosee MOTION: To sign. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Recommendation from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to William Wil- liams, Town Manager, attached to a request of a waiver of fees for a residential compound ap- plication from the MacDonalds. William Williams, Town Manager, recommended the Selectmen refund $1,500. MOTION: To refund $1,500 to Mr. MacDonald as a partial refund of the Classic Court filing fees. ( Royle- Ronald) Withdrawn by Selectmen Royle. Discussion followed concerning construction not being started in the residential compound, al- though the project had been approved for two years. MOTION: To refund $1,500. (Ronald - Robinson) (2 -2) Selectmen Pasquale and Royle Opposed. FAILS. Discussion followed concerning crediting $1,500 towards the refiling fee 12. Correspondence Resident Correspondence Copy of a letter from Gerald G. Brolin, 12 Whitetail Lane, to Shaun Burke, Director of Plan- ning and Development, regarding acceptance of Whitetail Lane Letter from Thomas C. Grassia, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Guy's attorney, regarding Alladen Kennel Town Manager and Staff Correspondence Memorandum from Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Agent, to the Town Manager requesting funding for land acquisition Notice of a Forum on Arts in Public Schools on Wednesday, June 8 Letter from Town Counsel to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, in response to his letter concerning submission of preliminary plans without the minimum re- quired information 3 Board and Committee Correspondence Copy of it letter to the Town Clerk from the Planning Board concerning a scenic road public hearing for West Street Copy of a letter from Natalie Rapport to Emit Giordano, School Committee Chairman, resign- ing from the School Committee State and Local Government Correspondence Letter from Mass Highway stating the new prequalification procedure for Chapter 90 work Letter from Senator Keating to the Board of Selectmen regarding the impact of local growth on school spending Clerk Ronald read this letter aloud at the request of Chairman Robinson Direction to public forums on the Massachusetts Commission on Time and Learning from the Department of Education Notification from the Department of Revenue of the estimated amounts Mansfield will receive during the fiscal year ending June 30, 1995 Notice from DEP stating that Mansfield has been awarded a Public Education Material Grant Massachusetts Cable Television Commission Bulletin Letter to Jesse Earls from Bristol County Retirement System notifying him of a hearing date and time MMA Health Care Workshop Pamphlet Notice of Treasurer Joe Malone's quarterly luncheon series Miscellaneous Correspondence Compo Chemical Update from GEI Consultants Letter from CVI Industries to the Board of Selectmen with attached employee INNERVISIONS newsletter 13. Old Business Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, requested the Board approve a purchase order in the amount of $32,535 for a 300 gallon high pressure water jetting unit MOTION: To approve the purchase order. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Board of Selectmen Selectman Ronald gave an update on the implementation schedule for cameras at the train sta- tion. Selectman Pasquale gave an update on a meeting he and Selectman Royle attended last week regarding the status of train station improvements. It was suggested that before the town in- stall cameras at the train station, a meeting be held with MBTA representatives. Selectman Royle requested an update on a memo from Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, con- cerning a conflict between the Board of Health regulations and street cut permit regulations. Williant Williams, Town Manager, responded that it is at the policy level. N 14. 15, Selectman Royle also asked for an update on the Mechanical Inspector's position. This will be put oil the Selectmen's nest agenda. New Business Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, gave a report to the Selectmen on an MMMA conference he attended last week. Items discussed at the conference were media relations, the manner in which presentations should be given, and considering retreats with Boards of Selectmen. Board of Selectmen Selectman Pasquale reference Mansfield's cherry sheet which was sent out by the State Depart- ment of Revenue. Selectman Pasquale also stated that lie and a couple of other Board members met with with members of the governor's cabinets last Thursday and that sixty -two acres of conservation land was returned back to the Town and that Lenney- Flynn, Greg Cauldwell, and a number of others should be congratulated for all the hard work they put into the return of the land. Selectman Pasquale stated that also discussed at that meeting was the status of the Train Station and that an additional thousand parking spaces is being reviewed. There was no talk of con- struction of an additional access road however. Selectman Pasquale, therefore, stated that he would like a meeting scheduled as soon as possible with the MBTA to discuss their plans. Chairman Robinson stated that at his last meeting with Jeff Slater of the MBTA, Mr. Slater stated that they would not proceed with anything until they have met with the Town. Selectman Pasquale stated that he would like both SRPEDD and MBTA representatives at the meeting. Selectman Royle stated she does not want Mansfield to become the major commuter rail, which could cause major traffic congestion and may impose on the neighborhood behind the Mansfield Jeep Eagle dealership. Selectman Pasquale stated that Mansfield has the second big- gest stop. Selectman Pasquale also stated that Ire feels Mansfield should get some benefit from the Town's large use of the train. Selectman Royle mentioned that on May 31, smokers will be urged to donate money that they would otherwise be spending on cigarettes to the citizen scholarship foundation. Collection areas will be throughout the town. Chairman Robinson stated that the Memorial Day parade will be held on May 30 at 10:00 Am' M. Chairman Robinson also asked who would be placing flags on veterans graves and if it would be done by Memorial Day. Adjournment - 10:30 P.M. MOTION: To adjourn. ., (Ronald- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. of Approval 5%r