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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-21-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES o4 OCT 24 AN 10- -0 SEPTEMBER 21, 1964 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmod,P Zluale;!pel7n y end Royle William F. Williams, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Warrant No. 13 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 13 in the amount of $1,649,868.41. (Pasquale- Penney) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. 3. Licenses and Permits Reserve Fund Transfer for the Airport Commission - $26,000 Jeff Siena, Airport Commission Chairman, was present to discuss the Airport Commission's request. Mr. Siena stated that when the Airport underground storage tanks were removed, the soil was tested and contamination was found. Once contamination was found, DEP was notified and they directed Mansfield Municipal Airport to remediate the situation immediately. Funds from the reserve fund transfer would be used to begin remediation, some of which may be reimbursed by the State at a later date. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning the amount of money in that line item of the Airport Commission's budget, what would happen if money was reimbursed by the State at a later date, obtaining proposals from three (3) different LSPs, digging up the area again, procedure for clean up, reducing the transfer amount, transferring money as the need arises, and establishment of a payment schedule. MOTION: To transfer $12,000 to cover the expense. (Pasquale- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 8:05 PM - Discussion with Ed Tartufo, Plymouth Street Recreational Fields Ed Tartufo gave an update on the progress of the Plymouth Street Recreational Fields construction and presented a check to the Selectmen from Sharon Credit Union and from the Rotary Club. 5. Board and Committee Interviews - Municipal Building Committee One Position - Two Applicants Two applicants were present for this interview, Tom Leonard and William Antoine. Each of the applicants introduced themselves. Board of Selectmen Questions Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions concerning what they could bring to the Municipal Building Committee, what they view as the role of the Municipal Building Committee, if they have time to commit to the committee, if they have ever attended any MBC meetings, if they have worked with older building reuse, and what their strengths and weaknesses are. Selectman Royle nominated Tom Leonard to be on the Municipal Building Committee, which received two votes from Chairman Robinson and Selectman Royle. Selectman Pasquale nominated William Antoine to the Municipal Building Committee, which received three votes from Clerk Ronald and Selectmen Pasquale and Penney, which passed. 6. 8 :45 PM - Complaint of a Vicious or Barking Dog Public Hearing Owner: Luis Torres Animal Control Officer Jeff Collins was present for this public hearing. Chairman Robinson read one of the complaints filed in the Selectmen's office by Mr. Steven Larsen and stated that another complaint is also on file from David Murray. Mr. Collins gave a background on the complaints filed and stated that he visited the Torres' property a number of times. Mr. Collins stated that when he is visible the Torres' make an attempt to quiet their dog, but when he isn't visible, they do not. Lastly, Mr. Collins stated that he feels the dog could be declared a nuisance. Steve Larson, 10 Thompson Street, expressed concern stating that the Torres' dog barks constantly and that the problem has been going on for over one year. David Murray, 26 Fuller Place, stated that the Torres' have had two dogs taken away from them previously, and that Mrs. Torres is just beginning to wash off the landing outside of their house from dog waste. Mr. Murray stated that the issue is that of a barking dog and a need for the owners to take care of it. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on the time frame the dog is left outside barking, the Animal Control Officer's knowledge of the Torres' two previous dogs being taken away, if the dog is outside when it rains, age of the dog, breed of the dog, range of difficulty to place the dog in a new home, whether or not the dog is being cared for, hours the Animal Control Officer would recommend the dog be left outside, options open to the Board of Selectmen to remedy the situation, lack of presence of the dog owners at this public hearing, and asking if the dog owners would be willing to voluntarily give up their dog. MOTION: To declare the Torres' dog that resides at 18 Fuller Place a nuisance, express concern about the health and welfare of the dog, direct the dog officer to negotiate with the owner of the dog to remove the dog on a voluntary basis. If that is refused, we will pursue the matter future. The Animal Control Officer will give an update on the situation next week. (Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 7. 9:10 PM - DPW /Engineering Projects Update with Dan Clifford, DPW Director, and Bob Swanson, Town Engineer Dan Clifford, DPW Director, gave a brief summary on the Town's roads projects. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Clifford questions concerning the durability of chip sealing during winter plowing, paving schedule for certain streets in town, the overall condition of Town roads, what would happen to the condition of Mansfield's roads if the roads line item in the capital plan does not pass, if the infrared heater has been used, Chapter 90 funds to be received next year, cutting back vegetation on Gilbert Street, opinion of requiring existing and proposed lot contours on subdivision plans, use of a smaller aggregate for chip sealing, drainage on East Street, street acceptances on the Special Town Meeting warrant, and if a condition of acceptance requires that the top coat be installed for one year. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, gave a projects update on the No. Main Street/ Chauncy Street intersection improvements, Copeland/West /School Street intersection improvements, Ware Street paving with sidewalk improvements, Gilbert Street Bridge reconstruction, Williams Street reconstruction, Corrosion Control system update, water quality analysis and system update, and Ash property well development. While giving an update on the Williams Street bridge project, Mr. Swanson stated that an error to the FEMA was found in the Williams Street bridge area. The maps for the area were incorrectly calculated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development Federal Insurance administration. Mr. Swanson also stated that Mass Highway Department's consultant has proposed to correct the maps, but before doing so will need a recommendation from the Board of Selectmen. MOTION: To proceed with the correction of the FEMA maps in the area of the Williams Street bridge as recommended by the MHD. ( Royle- Penney) All in favor PASSES. Discussion among the Selectmen, Town Manager, DPW Director, and Town Engineer followed concerning usage of the sewer cleaner, Charles Street odor, Otis Street Dam, and installation of additional `Turn on Red After Stopping" signs. 8.10:03 PM Bristol County Jail Program Discussion with Acting Police Chief O'Neill Acting Police Chief O'Neill referenced his memorandum to the Board of Selectmen dated September 14, 1994 and stated that he feels the program is a good program on the surface but will not actually do anything for the Town and that it is not cost effective. Acting Chief O'Neill also stated that he feels entering into the program would not mitigate Police Department space problems because he would be able to have prisoners transported there as arrests occur. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on using the agreement as a safeguard should it ever be needed, entering into the agreement would be of no cost to the Town, holding prisoners for more than three days, if prisoners are examined prior to admittance to the Bristol County lock -up facility, distance of Mansfield from the facility, possibility of not having to construct as many jail cells in Mansfield if the agreement is entered into, and the possibility of the Sheriff's department picking up prisoners from Mansfield. Selectman Pasquale suggested a letter be written to the Sheriff's Department stating that we are interested in the program but that we have concerns about transportation and that we may not be able to utilize the program unless they provide transportation. Acting Chief O'Neill stated that he would not have a problem entering into the agreement as a back up or safeguard. 9. Old Business Town Manager A. Bristol County Jail Lock -Up Facility William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he felt that the discussion on the Bristol County Lock -Up facility was very good. Selectmen A. Capital Plan Selectman Royle asked when the Selectmen would be voting on the capital plan, if an additional joint meeting with the School Committee will be held, and stated that she feels the School Committee should be present when the Finance Committee makes their presentation to the Selectmen. B. Human Services Selectman Royle stated that she does not know why last week she stated that there would be no added expense with the establishment of a human services department because there would be added expenses. C. Warrant No. 12 Selectman Penney asked questions about a couple line items on last week's warrant. D. Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts Selectman Penney stated that he would like to review the Great Woods files. E. Drainlavers License Selectman Penney stated that he received Town Counsel's revisions to the drainlayers license regulations. F. Cable Advisory Committee Selectman Penney asked about the status of establishment of the Cable Oversight Committee. Clerk Ronald responded that he put together an organizational chart for the Committee but that his file is not with him this evening. 10. Correspondence Board and Committee Correspondence: Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from the Conservation Commission concerning the wetlands delineation for a parcel of land on the corner of Plymouth and School Streets 11. Adjournment -10:37 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. el Jerk's ignature Date of Approval