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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-1-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1�cr c xlu MINUTES 1 �� JUNE 1, 1994 LLD 94 JUL °v Ail 11: 21 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale, Royle, and Penney 1. Meeting Called to Order at 7:30 P.M. TT 00 2. Discussion with Boys State The following people were present for this discussion Bill Flaneran, Boys State Sponsor, Dave Glupkis, Chris Cocket, Eric Colby, Joe Cashio, and John O'Neill. William Williams, Town Manager, explained how Town government operates to the members of Boys State. Selectman Pasquale suggested that members of Boys State run a Selectmen's meeting next year. 3. Warrant No. 49 and Minutes of May 18, 1994 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 49 in the amount of $1,321,261.88. ( Royle- Penney) Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related- " issues. PASSES. Minutes of May 18, 1994 MOTION: To approve the minutes of May 18, 1994. (Ronald- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Correspondence Board and Committee Correspondence Copy of a letter from the Planning Board to the Town Clerk stating the Planning Board's deci- sion reached at a scenic road public hearing for Mill Street Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from the Municipal Building Committee informing the Selectmen of a joint meeting they have scheduled for June 14 with the School Committee to review and select options from the NESDC Study. State and Local Governments: Letter from Richard J. O'Meara, Regional Director, Department of Mental Retardation, to the Board of Selectmen stating that DMR has made a decision not to pursue the property located on South Main Street Letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Community Antenna Television Commission with an attached Rate Order Notice from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission of the 1994 Summer Holiday Schedule Notice to all Advisory Board Members from the County Commissioners of Bristol County of a Special meeting on Monday, June 6, 1994, to vole on approval of the Early Retirement Incen- tive Program for Teachers at the Bristol County Agricultural School Memorandum from the Bristol County Retirement Board to the Board of Selectmen advising them of a decision regarding disability retirement benefits for Douglas Titus Southeastern Regional School District 1994/95 Budget Schedules 1 Letter from the Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Board informing the Selectmen of the Massachusetts Low -Level Radioactive Waste Management Plan and associated regulations Miscellaneous Correspondence: Letter from Harvey Gack of PATNA Auto to the Board of Selectmen concerning his Class II License Copy of a letter to Ed Tartufo, Chairman, Plymouth Street Recreation Fund, from the Sharon Credit Union concerning donations they will be making to the Plymouth Street fund Copy of a Letter from Thomas C. Grassia to James Bilodeau regarding Alladen Kennels CATV Form 200 for the year ending 1993 from CVI Industries Invitation to the Bristol County Agricultural High School Commencement Exercises 5. 7:50 P.M. - Above ground storage of Flammable Liquids at 390 West Street Public Hearing Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice aloud. Karl Clemmey, applicant, stated that six empty tractor trailer trucks have been on his property for the past year and that there are no liquids in them. Mr. Clemmey also stated that he notified all abutters of the public hearing. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions or commented on the following: the num- ber of trucks to be stored on site, time of day trucks will be parked on site, zoning compliance, newness of tractor trailer trucks, if the area were the trucks will be fenced, grounding for trucks when parked, provision to prevent spillage, types of flammable liquids to be carried in the trucks, and placing a stipulation on the license that if a tractor trailer truck is stored over- night full, the Fire Department will be notified. Lt. Sarro requested that two stipulations listed in his memorandum dated June 1, 1994 be in- cluded as restrictions. Public Comments Celeste Jones, 60 So. Walnut Street, asked if a stipulation could be added to the license restricting the location of the parked trailers so they are kept away from the residential area and asked how the abutters will know when the tanks are full or empty. Selectman Royle asked what the distance is between the tractor trailers and the residential area. Karl Clemmey responded that the distance is twenty -six hundred feet, Selectman Penney asked if the location the tractor trailers are parked could be specified on the license. William Regan, 41 Casa Drive, asked what the name of the company is that is handling the tractor trailer trucks, if any dangerous or hazardous liquids wool([ be hauled in the trucks, and suggested that the situation be monitored very carefully. Discussion followed among the Board of Selectmen and Lt. Salto concerning limiting the types of material being stored in the tanks to petroleum fuels and lubricating products, and request- ing a letter from the company, R. J. Guerrera, stating the types of materials they transport. Robert Jones, 60 So. Walnut Street, asked if any grease traps are in the area where the tractor trailer trucks will be stored. 2 A resident of 23 So. Walnut Street asked who monitors the test wells on Mr. Clemmey's site and who would be monitoring them in the future. Bill Antoine, 450 West Street, stated that he would like to have the well sites on Mr. Clemmey's land listed. Mike Healey, 18 Casa Drive, asked if the Mansfield Fire Department could handle an explo- sion of six tractor trailers. Celeste Jones, 60 So. Walnut Street, requested the Board request a letter from the company transporting the material stating the material being transported and also asked if there would be a chain reaction with all the cars on site if a tractor trailer exploded. Sandra Levine, 20 Walnut Street, asked if the Town has an evacuation plan for the area if a chemical leak or explosion should occur and stated that if the Town does, it would be advan- tageous to give the plan to area residents. Lt. Sarro stated that he would bring this to the Chief's attention tomorrow. Mrs. Levine also asked what would happen if violations do occur. Chairman Robinson closed the public hearing. MOTION: To approve the license with the following stipulations as recommended by the Fire Department: 1. There shall be no other tankers or trailers within the fenced areas where the trailers are to be stored, except the two box trailers that are presently there, as shown on the March 1, 1994 as -built plan. 2. Any trailers to be stored overnight with a product in them shall be im- mediately reported to the Fire Department as to what type of material is being contained. 3. Materials to be stored in the trailers shall be petroleum fuels and lubri- cated oils only. 4. A letter shall be obtained from R.J. Guerrera stating the types of material they will be transporting to your site. 5. This license must be renewed annually and will expire on Decem- ber 31. (Pasquale- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Selectman Pasquale addressed the residents of South Walnut Street, Casa Drive, and West Street on the issue of West Street traffic. Selectman Pasquale stated that the Selectmen have been working with the Town Manager to address the speed limit problem on West Street by sending out letters to companies located in the industrial park requesting their trucks use alter- nate routes and by having radar on West Street. Sandra Levine, 20 Walnut Street, asked if it would be possible to try to get industrial traffic to use Route 106 or Norfolk Road rather than West Street. Selectman Pasquale stated that he hoped to discuss the West Street traffic issue with business owners at the June 16 Industrial Development Commission meeting. 3 8:10 P.M. Continued Discussion of Capital Projects Plan and Update William Williams, Town Manager, went over his draft capital plan strategy with the Board of Selectmen. Discussion among the Board of Selectmen and the Town Manager followed concerning extend- ing the plan an additional year to a six -year plan, including revenue projections in the six year plan, changing "marketing plan" to "public informational plan ", noting that staff will begin development of Plan B in September, the order that Boards will meet individually and jointly, which case scenario the plan should be based upon, best, worse, or most probable, retirement of bonds, the Town's space needs in ten years, development of a Plan B - when, and all mem- bers of the Board of Selectmen participating in subcommittees for development and presenta- tion of the plan. 8. 8:30 P.M. Goals and Objectives William Williams, Town Manager, reviewed his memorandum dated June 1, 1994 concerning goals and objectives with the Selectmen. During discussion of the goals and objectives strategies, it was suggested to move the affirmative action plan up on the list by switching it with the economic development policy formulation, continuous policy review and development be added to the list before the last strategy on the list, and that the Selectmen give their budget recommendations to the Town Manager in early September. The Selectmen also asked ques- tions concerning the economic development policy formulation and the community services survey. Chairman Robinson stated that the joint meeting with the School Committee to interview and select a person to fill a vacancy on the School Committee has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 21, 1994, at 8:00 P.M. 9. Questions and Comments NONE 10. Old Business Town Manager William Williams, Town Manager, asked the Board review a draft job description and fee schedule for the Mechanical Inspectors position. Selectman Royle suggested a few amendments to the fee schedule and the job description clean them up. The amendments were as follows: add the word "fees" after the first word in the first paragraph, add to the first line in the first paragraph after "refundable" "and permits are not ", change "above fees" in the fourth paragraph to "applicable fees ". MOTION: To approve the job description and fee schedule as amended for the Mechanic- al Inspector. (Roy le- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Selectmen Selectman Penney asked for an update on the Drainlayers Regulations. This will be placed out a future agenda. Selectman Penney also asked about the material being used for the Copeland Drive sidewalks. Lastly, Selectman Penney asked when Planning Board meetings are shown on cable. Selectman Royle referenced a letter from Rick O'Meara, Department of Mental Retardation, dated May 27, 1994, expressed gratitude for his cooperation and approach to the situation,and suggested the Selectmen refer this to the Fair Housing Committee. MOTION: To refer the letter from Mr. O'Meara to the newly appointed Fair Housing Committee members and ask that the Fair Housing Committee work with Mr. O'Meara to help him site a facility in Mansfield. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 11. New Business Town Manager William Williams recommended the Selectmen authorize the release of Lot 22B on Bird Road for Ralph Fram subject to a check in the amount of $8,980 payable to the Town of Mansfield being delivered to the Town. Mr. Williams also requested the Board sign a Bird Road Agree- ment amendment incorporating the settlement agreed to and contained in Bob Swanson's memorandum dated May 21, 1994. The Board of Selectmen requested copies of the untended agreement prior to voting on it. Selectmen Selectman Royle asked if the Selectmen will be appointing liaisons to work with Great Woods for this conning concert season. Following discussion of appointment of liaisons to Great Woods, for which Clerk Ronald was not present, it was decided that Selectman Royle and Pasquale will be the liaisons for the first half of the season and Chairman Robinson and Selectman Penney will be the liaisons for the second half of the season. Chairman Robinson expressed disappointment that stakes were removed from trees at the East Mansfield Common last evening. Selectman Penney stated that he received a call from a Town resident who was concerned that Firemen are getting paid to sleep on the job and asked Mr. Williams to explain how the firefighters' shifts operate, which he did. 12. ".M. 10:3 ent Adjournm - i� , � U Date of