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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-28-1994BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES SEPTEMBER 28, 1994 Sts DEC 19 Fii 1�: 30 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale, Penney, and Royle William F. Williams, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A) Warrant No. 14 - $$1.205,132.41 MOTION: To approve. (Ronald- Royle) All in favor. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. B) Licenses and Permits Letter from Claudia Rys, 1 Cherry Street, to the Board of Selectmen requesting permission to block off both ends of Cherry Street on Saturday, October 1, 1994, from 2 -7PM for a block party MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. Selectman Penney was not present for this vote. PASSES. Application for a Parade Permit for Families, MHS Band, and the Mansfield Parks and Recreation Department, for Sunday, October 30, 1994, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Application for a sewer connection permit from Tech Realty Trust on Mill Street at the Mansfield /Norton Town line Michael McClanahan, representative of Tech Realty Trust, and his engineer, Mike Musto, were present to answer any questions relative to the application. Following a presentation of the application given by Mr. McClanahan, members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. McClanahan questions concerning: the minimum slopes of the drainage and sewer pipe, length of sewer line being installed on Mill Street, and replacement of existing pavement curb to curb in the construction area. Town Engineer, Robert Swanson, was also present during this discussion. Selectmen asked Mr. Swanson his opinion of the application, which he gave, and if regulations require the applicant to pave the construction area curb to curb, which they don't. MOTION: To approve the Cedar Ridge subdivision sewer connection permit contingent upon the Planning Board's approval at their next meeting. (Pasquale- Penney) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Swearing in of Arthur O'Neill as Police Chief William Williams, Town Manager, thanked all those in attendance and gave a background on Acting Police Chief O'Neill's personal and professional life. Judith Scott, Town Clerk, swore in Mr. O'Neill as Police Chief. Police Chief O'Neill introduced his family in attendance at the meeting and made a statement. Selectman Penney left the meeting at this time. 4. Bristol County Jail Program Discussion with Police Chief O'Neill Police Chief O'Neill stated that at present, the Bristol County Jail Program is not funded for transportation. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he and Police Chief O'Neill have come to a consensus to recommend the agreement be utilized. MOTION: To approve the Bristol County Jail Program Agreement. The Police Chief has the sole authority to use or not to use Bristol County's facilities and the Town is not under any obligation to do so. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Presentation of Flags by John Schromm and Edward Rosenberg of the Mansfield Elks Mr. Schromm and Mr. Rosenberg presented the Selectmen with a POW /MIA flag and an American flag to be flown at the Veterans' monument near the Town Hall. Chairman Robinson thanked Mr. Schromm and Mr. Rosenberg for their donation to the Town. 6. 8:10 PM Complaint of a Vicious or Barking Dog Public Hearing - Owner: James Vaughn Animal Control Officer, Jeff Collins, was present for this public hearing. Also present were, Mr. James Vaughn and his wife and children, dog owners, and Mr. and Mrs. Fasoli, complainants. Mr. Collins gave a summary of the complaint that was filed in the Selectmen's office and gave a recommendation on the complaint. Mr. Fasoli showed the Selectmen pictures of his son after he was bitten by the Vaughns' dog. Mr. Vaughn made a presentation to the Selectmen showing the current height of the fence that his dog is enclosed in, the height that his dog reaches when standing compared to the height of the fence, and a diagram of his yard. Mr. Vaughn stated that since Mr. Fasoli's son was bitten by his dog, he has added a wire fence to the top of the existing fence and demonstrated the current height of the fence. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectman Royle asked questions concerning Mr. Fasoli's concurrence with Mr. Vaughn's presentation, if his son moved a small table out of a sandbox over to the area where the Vaughn's dog was fenced in prior to being bitten by the dog, the incident which required seutchers previously, if the child who was bitten was invited onto the Vaughn's property, if that was the first time the child has been around the dog, type of fence currently being utilized for the dog, the Animal Control Officer's opinion of the dog, if signs are posted in the Vaughn's yard stating "Beware of Dog ", if the animal's behavior changes when he is in the house, if the animal goes in the house, and if Mr. Fasoli's son has been in contact with any other dogs besides the Vaughn's dog, Jeff Collins, Animal Control Officer, stated that he would like to see the fence made sturdier and that the slats in the fence are small enough so that the dog cannot get out but large enough that a small child may be able to put its hands through it. Mr. Collins also stated that he has heard reports that when Mr. Vaughn goes jogging dog runs by his side even though it is not leashed. At 9:40 PM Chairman Robinson closed the public hearing. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning requiring the Vaughn's to install a second fence around the existing fence, having the dog leashed at all times while off the Vaughn's property, and placing signage on the dog's fence warning people of the dog. MOTION: To require the Vaughn's to put up a double fence around the dog's area to be approved by the Animal Control Officer, require the dog be leashed whenever outside of their property, and require signage be posted warning people of the dog. (Pasquale- Royle) (3 -1) Chairman Robinson was opposed. PASSES. 7. Discussion with Town Taxi Robert Healey, representative of Town Taxi, was present for this discussion. Members of the Board of Selectmen and Mr. Healey discussed a memorandum from Police Chief O'Neill, dated August 26, 1994, concerning an incident he witnessed in which a Town Taxi driver was operating a Town Taxi vehicle in Mansfield while his hackney license issued in Mansfield had been revoked. Also discussed was the issue that Town Taxi also operates its taxi business out of Foxboro and Sharon, neither of which require taxi drivers to have hackney licenses, and that there may be some instances when those drivers travel through Mansfield. MOTION: That Town Taxi send drivers through Mansfield who have Mansfield hackney licenses and strongly recommend that no such driver be directed in Mansfield without a valid license. (Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Minutes of September 7, 1994 MOTION: To approve the minutes with an amendment to the motion under No. 3 which changes the word attribute to tribute. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of raising the Town flags again. 9. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE Resident Correspondence: Letter from Mario Pellegrini, Howard Kobey, and Lew Davison, Mansfield residents, requesting the Town take the appropriate steps to have the Town's sewage system extended down to Morse Court with attached recommendation from Bob Swanson, Town Engineer A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was to hold this letter until next week's meeting when it can be discussed with the Town Engineer, Robert Swanson. Letter from Mr. and Mrs. Howard R. Fiske, Jr., requesting that signs installed at the Route 140 exit northbound at 1 -495 directing traffic to Route 1 -95 via Route 140 be removed. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of notifying Mr. Fiske that a letter has been sent to the State concernign the signs. Board and Committee Correspondence: Letter of resignation from the Planning Board to the Selectmen from Doug Annino Clerk Ronald read this letter aloud at the request of Chairman Robinson and Selectman Royle. MOTION: To accept Doug Annino's letter of resignation from the Planning Board with deep regret, he will be sorely missed. Also send a letter to Mr. Annino thanking him for his service on the Planning Board. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Miscellaneous Correspondence: Letter from Edward J. Rosenberg, Mansfield Elks, to the Board of Selectmen requesting a waiver of any and all fees associated with their fall carnival to be held October 13 -16 and requesting permission to have the Light Department display a banner at Chauncy and No. Main Street from now through October 16 MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of any and all fees associated with the fall carnival to be held by the Mansfield Elks on October 13 -16. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Resident Correspondence: Letter from Patricia Kinahan- Smith, Mansfield resident, to the Board of Selectmen expressing concern regarding the parking situation at the Mansfield train station Chairman Robinson stated that he spoke with John Pobst Tuesday afternoon and he stated that he is still working with Jeff Slater on the cable. Chairman Robinson also stated that a Train Station Advisory Committee will be held two weeks from today at 2:00 PM in the Town Hall and that the public is invited to attend. 10. Old Business Town Manager A.) Fall Paving Program Town Manager William Williams referenced a memorandum from him to the Board of Selectmen, in which he recommended the Selectmen approve a recommendation of the Town Engineer, Robert Swanson, to utilize $277,290 of the Town's FYI 995 $405,000 in transportation bond bill funds to overlay Oakland Street from Maple Street to the Foxboro town line and to overlay West Street from the driveway of Clemmey junkyard westerly to the Cabot Betterment District, overlay West Street from Route 495 bridge to Tremont Street, to cold plane the northerly gutter line and overlay West Street from No. Main Street to Central Street, and overlay West Street from the Wading River to the No. Attleboro town line, and lastly to cold plan the gutter lines and around cobblestone crosswalks, crack seal and overlay North Main Street, Thomas street, and Old colony Way up to the middle common. Selectman Royle suggested that the sections of sidewalk that jut out in the downtown be removed because she feels they are dangerous. MOTION: To authorize the use of $277,290 to do overlay work from the Chapter 90 transportation bond bill. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. B.) Capital Plan William Williams, Town Manager, began a discussion on the capital plan. Selectman Pasquale asked if a date had been decided on to hold an open house for Municipal buildings and Clerk Ronald suggested that cable be asked to do a "walk through" video of Town buildings. Selectmen A.) William Street Bridge Selectman Royle asked if a plan of the Williams Street bridge is available. B) Capital Plan Selectman Royle asked if the Finance Committee could give a presentation on their recommendations for the Capital Plan to the Board of Selectmen and School Committee at next week's meeting. Selectman Royle also asked if the Selectmen are in agreement that they will be presenting the Capital Plan when Dr. Nicoletti is presenting his. A consensus of the Selectmen was in agreement. C) Paine School Bids Selectman Royle asked Mr. Williams to give an update on the Paine School bids. William Williams, Town Manager, stated that no bids were received for the Paine School so there is a new article to authorize the sale of the Paine School under fair market value. D) Downtown Area Parking Selectman Royle stated that she received a call from a business in the grain mill area downtown who expressed concern that the parking spaces are being used by commuters. Selectman Royle suggested that additional signs be posted in the area to prevent commuters from parking in the spaces. 11. New Business Town Manager A) Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles The Town Manager began a discussion with the Selectmen concerning additional articles being inserted on the Special Town Meeting warrant (AAA -DDD). Selectman Pasquale suggested that Article CCC be amended by adding "Who have the right to reject any and all bids ", after "...the highest reasonable bid as determined by the Board of Selectmen." Selectman Royle agreed. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning requesting a meeting with the Conservation Commission to discuss Article DOD, if any zoning articles will be included in the warrant, if street acceptances will be included, if a public hearing will be required for street acceptances, and requesting a meeting with the Municipal Building Committee concerning wording of the article on the School. MOTION: To close the Special Town Meeting warrant. (Ronald - Royie) All in favor. PASSES. Selectmen A) Town Counsel Evaluation Selectman Royle asked when Town Counsel's evaluation is due. B) Sun Chronicle Article Selectman Royle stated that she thought an article in the Sun Chronicle by Gail Goddard Taylor on the Eppy Pen was excellent and requested that Fire Chief Sliney attend a future Seledtmen's meeting to talk about the Eppy Pen. 12. Adjournment -10:45 PM Ran Date of Approval