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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS EXEC. MINUTES 4-19-1995EXECUTIVE SESSION MINUTES April 19, 1995 PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Selectmen Colella, Pasquale, and Robinson S William F. Williams, Town Manager Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel The executive session began at 6:55 PM following the below motion: MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss matters of litigation and return to open session to commence with the regular meeting. (Pasquale- - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Robinson - Aye. Selectman Colella - Aye. Selectman Pasquale -- Aye. Chairman Royle - Aye. Attorney Mangiaratti reviewed a legal challenge to the Board of Selectmen in approving the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts entertainment license for 1995 because of zoning. Clerk Ronald entered the executive session after the above discussion ended. Next, Attorney Mangiaratti reviewed the legal basis for defense of alleged challenge by a landowners group attorney. At 7:27 PM, the executive session adjourned to open session following the below motion: MOTION: To adjourn to open session. (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Colella. Selectman Pasquale. Clerk Ronald. Chairman Royle. Gerk 5guntnr� f h ci j��CICASrc( Da toa(Atpprnial 4 Rde450. 8. Baffling ceiling tiles are being added to the pavilion to restrict sound emitted from the premises. Mr. Montgomery will continue to work to control sound from the lawn areas based upon weather conditions. I 9. Charges for equipment are suitable for the current season but will be reviewed each year as part of the license process. 10. Mr. Montgomery agreed to continue working with the Mansfield Fire Department and the Fire Chief to address their concerns, e.g. marking and enforcing fire lanes in the center and emergency exit signs in the lawn area. Selectman Pasquale recommended the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts entertainment license be approved by the Selectmen. Selectmen Questions and Comments: Selectman Robinson requested that a note be added to the license stating if a performance goes by the 11:00 PM curfew, Great Woods will have to attend a hearing with the Selectmen within ten days. Selectman Robinson also referenced the lack of sanitary facilities at the Center. Chairman Royle thanked Police Chief O'Neill, Fire Chief Sliney, Selectmen Pasquale and Robinson, and Bruce Montgomery for working together on the license. Chairman Royle asked Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti, to respond to a letter from Karl Clenuney's attorney, Edward Patten, dated April 11, concerning zoning issues within the Great Woods parking lots. Town Counsel responded to the letter. In conclusion, Town Counsel stated if the Selectmen are going to consider zoning when making their decision on Great Woods renewal Great Woods is in compliance. Department Head Comments: Police Chief O'Neill stated that drinking in the parking lot must be stopped and requested that Great Woods make their patrons aware that the parking lot will not be opening until 3:00 PM for the Jimmy Buffet, Phish, and Steve Miller Band concerts. Lastly, Chief O'Neill stated that it is hypocritical that "NORMAL ", a group who solicits legalization of marijuana, will be at Great Woods while at the same time Great Woods donates money to the DARE program. Chief O'Neill also stated that lie does not want Great Woods' donations to DARE if they are going to support thaf group. Bruce Montgomery responded that he does not support or condone "NORMAL ". Fublic Comments: Peter DeTrolio, 496 Elm Street, requested Great Woods be required to lower the decibel level. General Manager Bruce Montgomery responded that Great Woods is in compliance with DEP specifications for noise levels. Mr. Montgomery also stated that additional absorption panels are being added which may help with noise levels. Selectman Colella asked Town Counsel if the Selectmen can regulate the sound level at Great Woods, e.g. require it be decreased. Town Counsel responded that the Selectmen could but there would have to be reason behind it, a study would have to be conducted by in Aesthetic Engineer. Marie Brooks, Norton Estates, expressed displeasure with the decibel level of Great Woods concerts and requested the limit be lowered to 85 dB's. Bill Judge, Norton Estates, asked what his options are if the concerts at Great Woods are too loud. William Sarro expressed Concern that no other licenses issued by the Selectmen are scrutinized to the extent [hill great Woods' eutertainment license is. 41 m1�> Mike Van Splinter, 155 Gilbert Street, stated that he has scrutinized the dB levels of concerts at Great Woods and has not found any violations. Dean Miler West Mansfield, stated that lie has no complaints about Great Woods and inquired about the procedure for obtaining tickets for performances. Karl Clenuuey, 750 South Main Street, stated that he feels the Selectmen should appoint a board to review Great Woods' license regulations. MOTION: To approve the 1995 entertainment license for Great Woods with the conditions noted by Selectman Pasquale. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 7. Selectmen A. Old Business Clerk Ronald stated that the fiber optic cable for surveillance cameras at the commuter lots was finally brought across the tracks. Chairman Royle requested a consensus from the Selectmen to send a letter to Pilgrim Health Care in favor of including Folan's Prescription Shop in its network. The Board was in favor of sending the letter. B. New Business MOTION: For Great Woods to hire a private aesthetic engineering firm to study the sound to be paid for by Great Woods. (Collela- Pasquale) WITHDRAWN. �. Discussion of the above motion among the Selectmen followed and a consensus was reached to ask Great Woods if they will pay for a aesthetically engineering survey report under the direction of the Board of Selectmen. Chairman Royle will discuss this with Mr. Montgomery. Selectman Colella inquired about East Street drainage construction. 8. Adjournment 10:20 PM MOTION: ` To adjourn. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C /etk's Sr�n2fur6c Date of pproval �11 MOTION: To approve the request. (Pasquale -Cole Ila) All in favor. PASSES. D. Truck Exclusion Signs William Williams, Town Manager, stated that he has been informed by 'Traffic Safety Officer Lance Lawson that currently there are two legal "No Thru Trucking" signs in Mansfield. The signs are on Hope Street and Swett Street. Officer Lawson requested the Selectmen vote to require the Mansfield DPW to remove any and all illegal "No Thru Trucking" signs. Officer Lawson also requested that he be allowed to order the removal of any other such illegal signage that may be found or brought to his attention in the future. MOTION: To request the Public Works Department to remove any illegal "No Thru Trucking" signs in Town. (Fasquale - Ronald) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson Abstained. PASSES. E. Jameson Subdivision Mr. Williams stated that lie may have to ask the Selectman to vote on the relocation of a right - of -way within the Jameson Farm subdivision next week. F. Local Aid At the request of Chairman Royle, Town Manager William Williams gave an update on the status of local aid. 6. 8:30 FM - Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts Entertainment License Discussion "Selectman Ronald left the meeting at this time. Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, was present for this discussion as was Bruce Montgomery, General Manager, Great Woods. Chairman Royle referenced Great Woods application, Department Head comments on the application, and letters from Residents concerning Great Woods. Selectman Pasquale summarized a meeting Ire had with Bruce Montgomery stating the following it8ms were agreed upon at the meeting. 1. Security patrols will be increased in the parking areas prior to and following all concerts. 2. The number of golf carts with containers for confiscating alcohol will be increased. 3. Admission to the parking lot will be restricted to after 3:00 FM for the following concerts: Jimmy Buffet, Phish, and Steve Miller Band. This restriction will be printed on the tickets and will be a trial program. 4. A fence is being constructed along the main driveway adjacent to the Norton boundary. In addition, a Norton police detail will be retained to reduce any problems. 5. Patrols will be increased at the stockade fence adjacent to the Clemmey property to stop people from damaging the fence to trespass onto Mr. Clenuuey's property. 6. the number of portable sanitary facilities will be increased to two facilities per parking lot as a nrirliunrm. The facilities will be strategically placed in areas where problems have occurred with patrons trespassing on neighbors property. 7. Arts playing after 1 1:00 I'M will not be tolerated.