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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-1-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN L MINUTES Ob DEC - 1 AH 10:46 NOVEMBER 1, 1995 U Present: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella, Pasquale; aird']Ei AA6 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. 19 - $1,884,601.82. MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 19 in the amount of $1,884,601.82. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. B. Minutes of October 11 & 18, 1995 MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 11, 1995. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 18, 1995. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Correspondence ( Resident Memo from Joseph S. Kowalczyk, Mansfield resident, regarding the MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Commuter Rail project to the Selectmen Torun Manager & Staff Letter from the Police Department to the Board of Selectmen regarding police training in Massachusetts Memorandum to the Selectmen from Richard Lewis, Environmental & Conservation Planner, regarding the Gonsalves property Miscellaneous Letter from Elsie Chadwick concerning Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts with attached letter expressing concern that practice runs are being done by pilots over the Norton Estates Mobile Home Park 2. Questions & Comments David Young, Municipal Building Cormnittee Chairman, clarified comments made at last week's Selectmen's meeting during Questions and Comments concerning the Municipal building projects. Other persons who spoke regarding this topic where, Fire Chief ( Edward Sliney, Ralph Penney, Steve MacCaffrie, and Al Turinese. 1 Edward Sliney, Fire Chief, informed the Selectmen and public that the Fire Department ( was awarded $10,000 to educate young children about fire safety. Next, Selectmen Pasquale, Robinson, Colella, and Ronald, Fire Chief Sliney and Police Chief O'Neill each spoke about the Central Fire Station location relative to the Municipal Building projects. 3. 8:30 PM Open Air Parking Facility License Discussion Clerk Ronald left the meeting for this discussion. Nancy McNeeley, representing Catherine Gray, open air parking facility license holder, was present for this discussion as was Karl Clemmey, open air parking facility license holder, and his attorney, Edward Patten. Nancy McNeeley made a presentation to the Board of Selectmen explaining why she feels the open air parking facility license at 888 So. Main Sheet should remain a legal use on Route 140. Dan McCougial, Mrs. McNeeley's husband, stated that he feels the parking lot located at 888 So. Main Sheet is in a safe location. Mr. Clermmey spoke in opposition to disallowing parking facilities on Route 140 in the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts area. ( Police Chief O'Neill expressed concern relative to allowing open air parking facilities on Route 140 in the Great Woods area citing three reasons: traffic safety-- vehicular movement on Route 140 and 1 -495, pedestrian safety-- crossing Route 140 and walking through the parking lots, and public order. Chief O'Neill also requested the Town of Norton be urged to adopt the statute to control parking lots. Traffic Safety Officer Lawson expressed concern for pedestrian safety with the satellite parking lots on Route 140 and stated that when new lots are opened the likelihood of accidents increases. Board of Selectmen Questions & Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and cormmented on addressing problems on Route 140 for pedestrians such as installation of sidewalks, public safety issues stated by the Police Chief, public safety issues cited by the State Police, pedestrian traffic on Rout 140, and additional congestion on I -495. MOTION: To ensure public safety and public order the Board of Selectmen shall prohibit open air parking facilities on Route 140 from Gladiolla Terrace to the Norton Town line. (Pasquale - Royle passed the gavel to Selectman Colella) (2 -2) Chairman Royle and Selectman Pasquale in favor. FAILS. The Board of Selectmen took a five minute break. Selectman Robinson requested a discussion be scheduled in the future to review alternative solutions to increase public safety on Route 140. Chairman Royle suggested a subcommittee be set up. 4. Town Manager Report A. Eastleigh Estates Mr. Williams stated that the cost to make immediate fepairs to the sheets within Eastleigh Estates to ready theta for plowing is $2,000 43,000 MOTION: To authorize immediate repairs in Eastleigh Estates as requested by the Planning Board. (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. B. Sewer Policv Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen endorse and sign a letter put together by Mr. Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager, dated November 1, and send it to surrounding communities. The letter explains the current status of Mansfield's sewer capacity. A consensus of the Board was in favor of endof sing and signing the letter. 5. Selectmen A. Old Business • Recycling Selectman Robinson suggested the Selectmen review the Town's recycling program because he feels the Town should be receiving more benefits with the expanded recycling program. A consensus of the Board was in agreement that the program should be reviewed. Chairman Royle suggested that a subcommittee be set up to review the program. Selectman Colella will work with Selectman Robinson. • Special Town Meeting Articles ARTICLE ARTICLE DESCRIPTION 1 Transfer money from Free Cash to pay unpaid prior years bills - $ 1,736.58 Sponsor: Board ofSelectnien MOTION: To support. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES 2 Amend Article 8 of the April 10, 1995 Annual Town Meeting - Small Sewer Extension Reserve Sponsor: Board of Selectmen MOTION: To support. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 3 Vote to appropriate $306,667 for small sewer extensions on streets to be determined by the Sewer Commissioners Sponsor: Board of Selectmen MOTION: To support. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 4 Transfer and convey the Town's right and interest in four residential lots located on North White Pine Lane in the Balcom Ridge Estates Subdivision Sponsor: Board of Selectmen MOTION: To support. (Pasquale - Ronald) (4 -1) Selectman Robinson Opposed. PASSES. 5 Authorize the Conservation Commission to acquire by purchase fee interest a parcel of land containing 91.77 acres, in West Mansfield Sponsor: Conservation Commission MOTION: To approve as written. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 6 Vote to amend the vote passed under Article 25 at the October 24, 1994 Special Town Meeting authorizing the borrowing $23,810,000 for School projects Sponsor: Mansfeld School Committee 7 Vote to increase the $900,000 borrowing authorization approved under Article 25 at the October 24, 1994 Special Town Meeting by $300,000 Sponsor: Mansfield School Connnillee MOTION: To support. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. ( 8 Vote to increase the $900,000 borrowing authorization approved under Article 25 at the October 24, 1994 Special Town Meeting by $200,000 Sponsor: Mansf eld School Committee MOTION: To support. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES 9 Vote to transfer $4,407.75 from available funds to the Memorial Park Gift Account Sponsor: Recreation Commission MOTION: To support (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 10 Vote to transfer from Free Cash $47,788 to upgrade memorial park Facilities Sponsor: Board of Selectmen MOTION: To support. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 11 Vote to transfer from Free Cash $210,000 to make facility ( improvements to Memorial Park Sponsor: Board gfSelecimen MOTION: To support. (Colella- Ronald) (3 -2) Chairman Royle and Selectman Pasquale opposed.. PASSES. 12 Vote to transfer $50,000 from available funds to make improvements at Plymouth Street Sponsor: Board ofSelectnten MOTION: To support. (Colella- Ronald) (4 -1) Selectman Robinson Opposed. PASSES. 13 Vote to transfer from available finds $71,000 to continue the development and restoration of the East Sheet fields project Sponsor: Mansfield School Committee 14 Vote to transfer $68,193 from available funds to increase the FY1996 General Fund School budget Sponsor: Mansfield School Committee ( MOTION: Not to support. (Pasquale - Ronald) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Royle abstained. PASSES. 15 Vote to transfer from available funds the amount of $9,979 to increase the FYI 996 General Fund School Budget Sponsor: Mansfield School Committee MOTION: Not to support. (Pasquale - Colella) (3 -1 -1) Clerk Ronald Opposed. Chairman Royle abstains. PASSES. 16 Vote to ask the Selectmen to continue the process and complete the purchase of the Gonsalves property Sponsor: Mansfield Committee MOTION: Not to support. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 17 Vote to authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioner to execute a revised Agreement for Wastewater Treatment between the Town ( of Mansfield and the Town of Foxborough Sponsor Board of :Selectmen and 18 Vote to authorize the Board of Sewer Commissioners to execute a revised agreement for wastewater treatment between the Town of Mansfield and Town of Norton Sponsor: Board ofSelectinen MOTION: To support Articles 17 & 18. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 19 Vote to discontinue Park Row as a public way Sponsor: Board ofSelecirnen MOTION: To support. (Pasquale- Ronald) (3 -2) Selectman Colella and Robinson opposed. PASSES. 20 Vote to transfer from available funds $1,500,000 to the stabilization Fund Sponsor Finance Committee MOTION: To support. (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 0 A 21 Vote to transfer $100,000 from available funds to the Reserve Fund Sponsor: Finance Committee MOTION: To support. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 22 Vote to allow the Board of Selectmen to spend up to $200,000 to complete the roadways and other improvements to the Eastleigh Estates Phase Il subdivision Sponsor: Planning Board MOTION: To support. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Adjournment 11:10 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Robinson - Ronald) 11 in favor. PASSES. Clerks Signature Date ofApproval