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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-7-19941 11 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 9% SELP 30 ( „j 11: 50 SEPTEMBER 7, 1994 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasqualo.44 ?b�l'e l l'_,c t I J 1. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Joint Meeting with Boards and Committees A. Council on Aging The following members of the Council on Aging were present for the discussion Joy Lee Eppes, Chairman, Marie Vaisnoris, Beth Wood, John Folan, and Frank Nilson. Marie Vaisnoris gave a summary of Council on Aging events, and Beth Wood gave an update on the Council on Aging's food pantry. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the availability of flour and cheese for those in need. B. Conservation Commission The following members of the Conservation Commission were present for the discussion Greg Cauldwell, Chairman, and Marilyn Powers, Conservation Commission member, were present for this discussion. Greg Cauldwell stated that the Conservation Commission presently has two vacancies and requested the Selectmen fill one of vacancies with a term expiring in a year other than 1997 because there are already a couple of terms expiring that year. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning working with the local Boy Scouts and Lions Club, additional Conservation Constables, Mill Pond Dam project, Williams Street bridge project, review of Maple Street sidewalk installation, and wetlands delineation for the Plymouth Street/School Street parcel. 3. Selectman Pasquale stated that he received a request from a relative of Mark Chabonnier, a State Trooper who was recently killed in the line of duty, requesting that Town flags be lowered in tribute to the late State Trooper. MOTION: That all Town flags be lowered in tribute to late State Trooper Mark Chabonnier. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Automatic Amusement Public Hearing -10 Reservoir Street - Applicant: Player's Choice Inc. Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice aloud. Both Andres Gazzolo and Michael Zinney, representatives of Player's Choice, were present for this public hearing. Michael Zinney stated that the application is for four (4) automatic amusement devices to be installed inside the soccer bubble at 10 Reservoir Street. Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the soccer bubble's hours of operation and expressed concern regarding installation of the Mortal Kombat video game. Selectmen stated they would like more sports based games and would not like violent games used. Public Comment Carol Clemmey, 750 South Main Street, stated that she is opposed to the Selectmen issuing an automatic amusement device license to Player's Choice and that she would like its hours of operation and seating capacity regulated. Mrs. Clemmey also expressed concern about noise from games being played at the soccer bubble and requested that games begin later on Sundays. Karl Clemmey, 750 South Main Street, stated that Player's Choice license application should be put on hold because they only have a temporary occupancy permit. Mr. Clemmey also requested the applicants withdraw their application for a couple of months. Selectman Royle stated that she would like to see the automatic amusement device license issued prior to the occupancy permit so that the electrical inspector will know where the games will be located. MOTION: To approve the license for Player's Choice for four (4) video games subject to the granting of a permanent occupancy permit for this location. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Aboveground Storage of Flammable Public Hearing - 440 Chancy Street Applicant: Colrane Co. Owner of Land: Route 106 Realty Trust Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice aloud. Mark Anderson, representative of Route 106 Realty Trust, a representative of the Colrane Company, and Joe Sullivan, who will manage the project were present for the public hearing. The representative of the Colrane Company explained that the Colrane Company is in the paper supply business and the licenses would allow them to store cleaning supplies related to the printing industry. Lt. Sarro of the Mansfield Fire Department stated that he would like the license granted by the Selectmen with the conditions that a containment area be built to store the chemicals in and the sprinkler system be modified to meet the NFPA and State regulations. Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen commented on and asked questions concerning the type of material to be stored, location of materials to be stored, transfer of chemicals, and the applicants' concurrence with Lt. Sarro's recommendations. A letter to the Selectmen from a Mansfield resident, Abbie Forbes, was also referenced by the Selectmen. MOTION: That the Board grant the license for storage of 2,000 gallons of flammable fluids aboveground provided that the Colrane Co. builds a containment area to store the chemicals in and the sprinkler system is modified to meet the NFPA and State regulations. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Lt. Sarro stated that the aboveground storage facility will be inspected annually and that their license will have to be renewed annually with the Board of Selectmen. 6. Aboveground Storage of Flammable Liquids Public Hearing - Mansfield Municipal Airport Applicant: Mansfield Airport Commission Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice aloud. Jeff Siena, Chairman, Mansfield Airport Commission, was present for this public hearing. Deputy Chief Bellevance of the Mansfield Fire Department stated that the Airport Commission has complied with everything the Fire Department has requested. Deputy Bellevance also stated that the storage tank will be able to withstand a two -hour fire surrounding it without breaking down. Clerk Ronald read a memorandum from Deputy Chief Bellevance to the Board of Selectmen concerning the Airport Commission's application. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning enclosure of the aboveground tank. Public Comment Stanley Dudek, 294 Fruit Street, asked if the aboveground storage tank would be protected from lightening. Chuck Hurley, 274 Fruit Street, stated that he feels the aboveground tank is much better than an underground storage tank and expressed his support for the project. MOTION: To approve the license. (Boyle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To waive the application fees since the airport is owned by the Town of Mansfield. ( Royle- Pasquale) WITHDRAWN. Clerk Ronald read a letter from Jeff Siena, Chairman, Airport Commission, dated August 17, 1994, in which he has requested the Selectmen waive several fees associated with the licenses. MOTION: To waive the pertinent fees as they apply to the installation of the 8,000 gallon aboveground tank and removal of the two underground tanks. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of the electrical inspection fee. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. - The Board of Selectmen took a five minute break at this time. 7. Questions and Comments Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, questioned the Police Chief selection process, requested the Board of Selectmen devote one entire evening to a discussion of the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts, and expressed concern over an incident which occurred while driving his horse and buggy on Route 140. 8. Old Business Town Manager A) Ware Street Sidewalks William Williams, Town Manager, requested the Selectmen sign an additional Order of Taking for the Ware Street sidewalks project. MOTION: To sign. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. B) Maple Street Sidewalks Mr. Williams stated that the Selectman may have to set aside time on their agenda to discuss a request for sidewalks on Maple Street and stated that it may be a policy decision. C) Goal Setting Workshop William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he is requesting the Selectmen's input for a timeframe to schedule a goal setting workshop. Selectmen Royle and Pasquale stated that they would like the workshop to be scheduled sometime after March. Next, Mr. Williams asked when they would like to have the workshop with Mr. Cherette; Selectman Pasquale requested the workshop be held before January. Mr. Williams stated that he would find out when Mr. Cherette will be available. D) Capital Plan Strategy Selectman Pasquale went over what individual homeowner's tax increase would be if the capital plan passes. Discussion among the Selectmen and the Town Manager followed concerning the format that projects will be presented on the warrant, when the Special Town Meeting warrant will be opened, and type of articles to be included in the warrant. Selectmen Selectman Royle asked about the status of the Bristol County Lock Up Facility agreement. Selectman Royle also asked if there is any support among the Selectmen to adjust the Selectmen's agenda to include a `Town Manager's Report" segment. Chairman Robinson stated that he would look into the idea. Clerk Ronald requested the Selectmen waive the Town's portions of the electrical permit fees for the train station surveillance system. MOTION: To waive the Town's portions of the electrical permit fees for the train station surveillance system. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald also requested the Selectmen's permission to send a letter to Cablevision requesting they extend ]NET from South Main Street to the Crocker Street train station MOTION: To send a letter to Cablevision requesting they extend INET from South Main to the Crocker Street train station. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Lastly, Clerk Ronald stated that at a Train Station Advisory Committee meeting today, GATRA stated that they will be able to pay for 80% of the cost of the surveillance cameras. 9. New Business Selectmen Chairman Robinson gave a summary of a Train Station Advisory Committee meeting held this afternoon. Chairman Robinson also asked if the Police Chief could pay special attention to speed enforcement this week because of the start of school. The Town Manager responded that he believes the Police Department has a speed enforcement program set up but that he would remind the Acting Police Chief. Selectman Royle requested the Town Manager remind Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, to contact the school bus companies when Ware Street sidewalk construction begins. 10.Warrant Nos. 9, 10, & 11 Warrant No. 9 - $1,302,690.90 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 9 in the amount of $1,302,690.90. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related items. Warrant No. 10 - $682.127.51 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 10 in the amount of $682,127.51. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related items. Warrant No. 11 - $2.242.629.74 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 11 in the amount of $2,242,629.74. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related items. 11. Licenses and Permits Founders Day Parade Permit Application MOTION: To approve the application. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Bristol Liquors Package Goods Store License Certificate with amendments voted at a public hearing held July 6, 1994 The Selectmen signed the certificate. Auctioneer's Special Permit Application from Norman Levy Associates, Inc. to hold an auction at the Cleveland Twist Drill site on August 30, 1994 - The license was automatically approved due to the lapse in time between filing the application and the Selectmen acting on it. Memorandum to the Selectmen from Acting Chief Arthur O'Neill concerning an instance when one of Town Taxi's drivers was operating a Town Taxi vehicle in Mansfield without benefit of a Mansfield Hackney license. A consensus of the Selectmen was to request Town Taxi's presence at one of its meetings for a discussion. Warrant for September 20, 1994 Primary Election MOTION: To approve. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 12.Correspondence Resident Letter from Denise MacDonald requesting permission to hold a block party on Saturday, September 10, 1994, with a rain date of September 11, 1994 at the Matthew Lane cul -de -sac with attached recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Paul J. Devlin requesting permission to hold a block party on Saturday September 10, 1994, with a rain date of September 11 on Barnboard Road with attached recommendations from the Police and Fire Departments MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Board and Committee Request to the Board of Selectmen from the Municipal Building Committee to waive the fees associated with the electrical permit for the Mansfield High School Auditorium wall project MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of the electrical fees. (Pasquale- Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Request to the Board of Selectmen from the Zoning Board of Appeals for the Selectmen to retain the services of Robert Mangiaratti, to represent the members of the Zoning Board of Appeals in the action of Clemmey vs. Great Woods MOTION: To ask the Chairman to send a letter to Town Counsel requesting he monitor the situation. (Pasquale - Royle) (3 -0 -1) Clerk Ronald Abstained. PASSES. Request to the Board of Selectmen from the Board of Health that a joint meeting of the Board of Selectmen, Board of Health, Town Engineer, and Assistant Town Engineer be held to discuss planning for the possibility of future water emergencies The Town Manager will be meeting with the Board of Health next Thursday and will report back to the Selectmen on the meeting. Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Mary Lou Cotton, Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, requesting the Selectmen grant her an exemption under MGL 268A Section 20, Paragraph 3, sub - section (d) so that she may continue her dual employment for the Town of Mansfield as a Zoning Board of Appeals member and an employee of the Building Department A consensus of the Selectmen was for copies of the Ethics Commission to be distributed to them and to table this request until next week. Letter of resignation from Kerry L. Weidner from the Mansfield Conservation Commission MOTION: To accept Mr. Weidner's resignation and send him a letter thanking him for his service to the Town. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Bernard McCourt, District Highway Director, with enclosed petition in opposition of the proposed reconstruction of the Gilbert Street bridge and requesting a consensus of the Board of Selectmen for reconstruction of the bridge Letter from Elizabeth Winslow, Sweet Family Corporation, offering the Town the first option to purchase Lots 256 and 257 of Assessor's Map 37 with attached Department Head recommendations This request was tabled until next week's meeting. Letter from Michael A. Bolea, Amicii Funeral Home Director, to the Board of Selectmen requesting the curbs on both sides of his driveway be painted yellow to restrict cars from parking too close to the curbs with attached recommendation from the Police Department This request was tabled until next week's meeting. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Resident: Copy of a letter from residents of Charles Street to William Williams, Town Manager, concerning the odor in the Charles Street vicinity Letter from Charlie and Nancy Coffey, 15 King Street, to the Board of Selectmen, requesting that King Street be put on the list of roads to be paved g1Alli Letter from Mrs. Barbara Jones, 776 Ware Street, requesting that two stop signs be installed on Branch Street at its intersection with Ware Street Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, to the Board of Selectmen concerning Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts patrons Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, concerning Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts patrons Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, concerning Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts patrons Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, concerning the Police Chief selection process Miscellaneous Letter from Arlene Rodda to the Board of Selectmen with an attached letter she sent to the Boston Globe and a copy to Bruce Montgomery, General Manager, Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts, expressing concern of the "hazardous overcrowded conditions" at Great Woods. Letter from Jeff White to the Board of Selectmen expressing displeasure with the conditions at Great Woods during a recent event he attended there Letter from Thomas J. Donovan to the Board of Selectmen concerning a flooding problem at 21 East Street Pamphlet concerning underage drinking educational enforcement William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he received a request from the Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners to purchase additional sewer capacity from the Town of Mansfield for Burger King. Mr. Williams also received a recommendation from the Town Engineer, Bob Swanson, concerning the request. MOTION: To deny the Town of Foxboro's Water and Sewer Commissioner's request to purchase additional sewer capacity as requested in their letter dated August 16, 1994 based on the existing plant capacity and the projected growth for the Town of Mansfield. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 13. Adjournment -11:16 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. !er s Signature Date of Approval