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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-15-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 15, 1995 PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella, Pasquale, and Robinson* William F. Williams, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Discussion with Ed Sliney, Fire Chief Chief Sliney informed the Selectmen that Mr. Gonsalves offered to donate the balance of the money needed to outfit the new ambulance. Chief Sliney also commended Mansfield Fire Department for the excellent job they did working on the fire at Shepherds Flowers yesterday. Steve Maxler of the Mansfield Rotary stated Rotary is in the process of setting up a trust fund to benefit the Bailey's, Shepherds Flowers owner, if anyone would like to contribute to it. Lastly, Fire Chief Sliney disputed comments made in a recent newspaper article by stating that the current town ambulance is fully certified. B. Warrant No. 21 - $1,825,372.90 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 21 in the amount of $1,825,372.90. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. C. Licenses and Permits e Sunday Package Store Licenses Approved at Last Weeks Public Hearing MOTION: To sign. _ (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. o MADD Proclamation MOTION: To endorse & sign. (Colella - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. D. Minutes MOTION: To approve the minutes of October 25, 1995 with amendments. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. l E. Correspondence ACTION Board and Committee Letter from Steven MacCaffrie to the Selectmen resigning from the Municipal Building Committee MOTION: To accept Mr. MacCaffr•ie's resignation; his expertise will be missed. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER Resident Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Ronald Sankey, Bellview Drive, concerning the Selectmen's recent discussion pertaining to Open Air Parking Facility Licenses State and Local Government Letter from the State Lottery Commission to the Board of Selectmen concerning issuance of KENO licenses 2. Questions & Comments Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, began speaking about the license fee charged by the Town of Foxborough for open air parking facility license. Mr. Clemmey was asked if he could wait to speak about this until the open air parking facility discussion scheduled for later in the meeting. Mr. Clemmey agreed. Dennis Marrese, 189 Union Street Extension, requested permission to utilize the Town's Small Sewer Extension Policy. Mr. Marrese was informed that the Town could work with him administratively but will not have funds until after the Spring Town Meeting, if the vote passes. Selectman Pasquale apologized to the owners and patrons of the Regent Cafe for offending them, if he did, when he made reference to the Regent Cafe during last week's open air parking discussion. 3. 8:42 PM Sewer Later Fee Public Hearing Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice and made reference to the Selectmen's meeting of October 11, 1995 minutes. At the October 11 meeting, the Selectmen voted to set a sewer lateral fee of $760 and voted to hold this public hearing. Public Comments Gary Forget, Tremont Street, asked if the "regulations" pertaining to this hearing are available for public review, asked if the fee will be retroactive, how the ordinance.will be drafted, and suggested any action be tabled until a Town Engineer is hired. Mr. Forget also stated that $760 is too high of a fee to charge, and if he is charged $760 he would like the lateral installed in front of his house moved. Doug Annino, 151 Tremont Street, stated that he does not feel it is fair to charge betterment's until the residents hook up to sewer and also stated that if the Town is going to start participating in the small sewer projects, requiring laterals to be installed to all lots even if they are not participating in funding the project, it should share in the cost of the project. Selectman Robinson stated that he would research the laws on laterals having to be installed to all lots. Selectman Colella asked Mr. Annino what he feels would be a fair fee to charge for the sewer laterals. Mr. Annino responded $760 for the lateral plus the homeowners percentage of the sewer line. If the project included ten 10 houses, the fee should be $760 plus 1 /10 of the project cost. Chairman Royle stated that she does not feel the Town should be a partner in the project, and that the fee should only pertain to new projects. Karl Clemmey, 390 West Sheet, requested the rules and regulations pertaining to sewer re written down. Mr. Clemmey also inquired about $750 the Town is holding of his pertaining to a sewer, extension. Mr. Williams will look into this. Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, inquired about the basis the Selectmen use for granting use of the small sewer extension policy to homeowners and suggested the Board of Health's approval be required on all requests. Clerk Ronald stated perhaps the sewer lateral fee should be based upon the cost of the project as suggested by Mr. Annino. Chairman Royle stated that she feels the small sewer extension policy should be offered to projects inlcudinga maximum of three residences. Chairman Royle closed the public hearing at 9:38 PM to all but written continents, which will be accepted until December 4, 1995. 4. 9:30 PM Tax Rate Classification Public Hearing Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice. Paul Folkman and Al Turinese of the Board of Assessors and Shirley 1ulacPhee, Assistant Assessor, were present for the public hearing. The Board of Assessors recommended a single tax rate be set. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on leaving the tax rate as is this year, continuing a downward spiral, and the tremendous impact one rate would have. Public Comment: Mr. Divine, 6 Morgan Road, suggested the rate stay as is. ' Chairman Royle closed the public hearing at 10:00 PM. MOTION: To maintain the 105% split tax classification rate for FY1996. (Robinson- Colella) (4 -1) Clerk Ronald Opposed. PASSES. 5. Town Manager Report • Town Engineer The Town will not have a Town Engineer on staff until late December or early January. • Water Department Manager The Town is currently seeking a Water Department Manager • Department of Public Safety Meeting, November 14, 1995 The bill offering assistance for public safety buildings has been submitted to the Study ( Committee and will not be acted on this session because a funding mechanism is needed. • Letter to Trudy Coxe regarding MBTA New Bedford/Fall River Extension Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen's permission to have Chairman Royle sign a letter to Trudy Coxe, Secretary of State, written by the Director of Planning and Development. A consensus of the Selectmen was in favor of reviewing the letter and submitting their comments to the Selectmen's Secretary by Friday, November 17, at which time the letter or amended letter will be sent out. 6. Selectmen _ A. Old Business • Open Air Parking Facility License Fee *Clerk Ronald left the meeting for this discussion. Karl Clemnrey, 390 West Street stated the Town of Foxborough has a written regulation for parking facilities and suggested the Selectmen request a copy of it. Selectman Robinson suggested a license fee for open air parking facilities be $4 /space. Selectman Pasquale suggested a fee of $10 /space for open air parking facility licenses. Selectman Colella suggested the fee be set at $3 /car up to 500 spaces and $10 /car for ( 501+ cars. MOTION: To set a license fee for open air parking facilities at $8 /space. (Robinson - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale asked Mr. Clermney if he would provide the Selectmen with a copy of Foxborough's regulations. e Mill Sheet Selectman Robinson thanked Mr. Williams for Mr. Clifford's memorandum on Mill Street caving in. MOTION: To amend the Town's Sheet Excavation Regulations to include a requirement relative to compaction tests. (Robinson - Colella) (2 -3) Selectmen Robinson and Colella in favor. FAILS. MOTION: To request information from the DPW Director and Director of Planning and Development concerning a compaction regulation being added to the Sheet Excavation regulations. (Ronald- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Master Plan Committee Selectman Pasquale gave an update on the Master Plan Corrunittee's last meeting (, Tuesday evening and asked if another Selectmen would like to attend their next meeting on November 28 because he will be unable to. • On -Going Studies Clerk Ronald requested updates in the future on the WWTP studies, capacity, inflow /infiltration, and compost /sludge. • Access to Ash Property Chairman Royle requested a letter be sent to Richard Morse thanking him for allowing the Selectmen to continue using his land to access the-Ash property • South Main Sheet Sidewalks Chairman Royle also thanked Mr. Williams for his prompt response on the South Main Sheet sidewalks and requested repair of the sidewalk be made top priority for the list in the spring. e Great Woods Conservation Land Selectman Pasquale requested a letter be send to the Secretary of State and Trudy Coxe requesting they relinquish their right of way through the Great Woods conservation land. r Board and Committee Interviews (' Chairman Royle asked the Selectmen if they would like to invite applicants in for interviews for Boards and Committee if the only applicants are incumbents. A consensus of the Board was in favor of inviting all applicants in for interviews. ® Municipal Buildings Project Lastly, Chairman Royle stated that the Municipal Building Committee will he giving a report on the Municipal Buildings project at the Selectmen's November 29, 1995 meeting. 7. Adjournment - 10:55 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Ronald- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Feerk' Signat Date ofApproval L I