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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-29-1995i BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 29, 1995 95 DLuC 27 f I 1 8: 55 E 1 I.J PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, and Selectmen Colella and Robinson 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Fire Chief Edward Sliney Fire Chief Ed Sliney, Union President Lt. Towne, and Neil Boldrigini presented Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, and Ron Reeves, Recreation Comimission Chairman, with a $1,500 donation for Memorial Park improvements and presented the Selectmen with a $1,500 donation for the soccer fields and a $2,000 donation to outfit the new ambulance. Chairman Royle thanked Chief Sliney, Lt. Town, and Lt. Boldrigini for the donations. B. Warrant Nos. 22 & 23 o Warrant No. 22 - $777,721.41 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 22 in the amount of $777,721.41. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. • War ant No. 23 - $2,246,863.38 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 23 in the amount of $2,246,863.38. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. C. Licenses and Permits Letter from Mass Highway Department dated November 22 stating they will retain the 50 MPH speed limit on Route 106 from Hope Street to the Easton Town Lime, and requesting the Selectmen endorse reducing the 45 MPH zone immediately following the 50 MPH, and reducing the 40MPH zone from the Fosborough Town line to the intersection of Forbes Boulevard to 35 MPH. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen ryas in faros of not acting on this request at this tittle because it ineeling is seltediiled. iir December 5 to discuss lowering the speed limit. The Board 11-0111d also like the Police Chiel's recommendation before taking anY action on the request. Page -1- • Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 2 for the Parks and Recreation Department in the amount of $5,000 for seasonal support Lorilee Fish, Parks & Recreation Director, was present to explain the request to the Selectmen. MOTION: To send a positive recommendation to the Finance Conunittee. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 2. Presentations of Donations for Memorial Park Improvements Kenny Fallon and Robert Davidson, of Mansfield Girls Softball, presented the Selectmen with donations totaling $1,500 from Mansfield Youth Soccer, Girls Softball, and the Boosters Club for improvements to Memorial Park. Mr. Fallon stated that Margaret Conady and Midget Football have also both pledged $500 for improvements. 3. Discussion with Fire Chief Ed Sliney & Police Chief O'Neill Re: Computer System bid Fire Chief Sliney and Police Chief O'Neill requested the Selectmen award the computer operating system bid to Information Management Corporation of Grafton Massachusetts in the amount of $64,640, who was the lowest bidder of three bids received. MOTION: To award the bid to IMC of Grafton in the amount of $64,640, the lowest possible bidder meeting the specifications. (Robinson- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 4. 8:03 PM Downtown Merchant, Tom Prestwich, The Fainting Couch, Downtown Merchants Association Mr. Prestwich appealed to Town residents to shop downtown this holiday season and showed samples of merchandise available in downtown stores. 5. 8:15 PM Municipal Projects Report given by the Municipal Building Committee David Young, Municipal Building Committee Chairman, and Larry Carpenter, Municipal Building Committee member, gave an update on the municipal buildings project referencing a memorandum from the Municipal Building Committee to the Board of Selectmen dated November 24, 1995. Chairman Royle referenced a Reserve Fund Transfer Request the Selectmen received this (late from the \4unicipal Building Committee for $125,000 for the West Mansfield Fire Station project. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning which improvement would not be made to the Central Fire Station to save money, where an additional $25,000 would come from, and letting the people vote to appropriate $125.000 at a ToNNn \leetin,.. Page -2- Mr. Williams, Town Manager, reconunended the Selectmen send a positive recommendation to the Finance Committee on the request. Chairman Royle read a statement expressing her non - support for the capital plan and stating that she feels the Town should start over with the projects. Chairman Royle also stated if the Selectmen move forward with the capital projects as is she will have to resign as the Selectmen's representative on Municipal Building Commitee for the projects. Selectmen Robinson questioned the need for two separate exercise rooms, one each for the Police and Fire Department. Selectman Colella suggested the selectmen table the Reserve Fund Transfer Request until a full Board is present. MOTION: To send a positive recommendation to the Finance Committee on this Reserve Fund Transfer Request. (Ronald - Robinson) WITHDRAWN. A consensus of the Board was in favor of acting on the request at the Light Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 4. 6. 9:10 PM Board and Committee Interviews A. Airport Commission Robert Andrews, David Featherson, and Jeff Sienna were present to interview for the Airport Cormnission. Each of the applicants stated why they would like to be appointed or reappointed to the Commission. Chairman Royle noted that the Selectmen received letters of support from the Airport Commission for the reappointment of Robert Andrews and Jeff Sienna. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions concerning: what they view the role of the Airport Commission is and any major improvements they would like to make. B. Animal Welfare Committee \Michael Lattari and Kristine Hunter were present for the interview. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be appointed to the Animal Welfare Committee. klembers of the Board of Selectmen asked they applicants questions concerning plans for a new shelter and the number of animals each of them have. Page -3- C. Board of Assessors Walter Main and John McNair were present to interview with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. McNair stated why he would like to be appointed to the Board of Assessors. Walter Main stated that he is withdrawing his application for reappointment to the Board of Assessors because he recently retired and will be living in Florida a few months out of the year. The Selectmen asked Mr. McNair if he would be able to meet the certification requirements as an assessor. D. Conservation Commission Shirley Hanlon was present to interview with the Selectmen. Ni/Is. Hanlon stated why she would like to continue serving on the Conservation Commission. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Ms. Hanlon how she feels about laws protecting natural resources. Chairman Royle stated that she would like to see more Conservation Constable appointments. E. Council on Aging Frank Nilson was present for the interview like to continue on the Council on Aging. Mr. Nilson stated the reason why he would ( F. Finance Committee Jim Bilodeau was present to interview with the Selectmen. Mr. Bilodeau stated why he would like to be on the Finance Cotmnittee. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Bilodeau what lie feels the role of the Finance Connnittee is and what his perspective on the budget is. * * * * *5 Minute Break * * * ** Selectman Colella suggested that the Selectmen accept more applications for the Board of Assessors. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of extending the deadline for applications for all Boards and Committees to December 15. 7. Town Manager Report • Fire Department Administrative Secretary Job Description. Fire Chief Sliney presented the revised job description to the Selectmen referencing his memorandum to the Town Manger dated November 19. 1995. MOTION: To approve the job description with the addition of a statement pertaining to ADA. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Town Engineer Page -4- l Mr. Williams informed the Selectmen that he appointed a Town Engineer who will begin work January 2. o Tax Levy Limit Mr. Williams made note that he gave the Selectmen a report on the tax levy limit. 0 Water and Wastewater Reports Mr. Williams noted that the Selectmen have been given copies of the above reports as requested by Clerk Ronald. o Finance Director Mr. Williams stated that he has also given the Selectmen his recommendation on the creation of a Finance Director to be discussed at a future meeting. • Fire Department Budget Lastly, Mr. Williams informed the Selectmen that the Fine Department's budget will have major changes in it and will require more review time than usual by the Board of Selectmen. 8. Selectmen A. Old Business Selectmen Robinson asked Mr. Williams what amount of asphalt was used to repair Mill Sheet where it was caving in and suggested the contractor be charged. o Selectman Colella expressed disappointment that a person who lives out of town was hired as our new Town Engineer. O Clerk Ronald referenced a memorandum to the Town Manager from Dan Clifford, DPW Director, dated November 22, 1995, with an attached amendment to the Street Excavation Regulations concerning compaction and made the following motion: MOTION: To adopt the regulation to be included with the Regulations Governing Excavation and Construction within a Public Way, to be attached to Page 12, Section 1V "Excavation and Reconstruction ". (Ronald- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald inquired about the status of the application of Mansfield Meadows for a tax credit. Clerk Ronald also inquired about the drug and alcohol policy and Memorial Park repairs. B. New Business Selectman Robinson stated that his schedule will no longer allow him to serve on Page -5- the Bristol County Advisory Committees and asked if any of the other Selectmen are (' interested in serving. The next meeting will be held on December 9. Selectman Robinson also asked if time could be set on a future agenda to discuss the Financial Director job description Clerk Ronald suggested that applicants to the Committee the Town Manager appoints- - IDC, Historical Commission, and Arts Council - -be invited to a Selectmen's meeting for their interview. 9. Weekly Business Continued A. Licenses and Permits o Application of J.E.P.J Inc., Tahana, for a one -day public entertaimnent on Sunday license for New Year's Eve MOTION: To approve subject to a positive recommendation by the Police Chief. (Ronald - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Y Application on Benson Associates for an Auctioneer's Special Permit for December 7 at the VFW MOTION: To approve. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. ( Fair Housing Plan Update MOTION: To approve the updated plan dated January 1996. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. B. Minutes MOTION: To approve the minutes of November 1, 1995. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Correspondence ACTION: Resident Letter from Paul Coyne requesting "NO HUNTING" signs be posted at the old railroad led and Fruit Street at the edge of the airport This has heen sent it) the DPHI Direcivr and Police Chief.lor revieu• and reconnnendailon Aliscellaneous Letter from Dennis Baker, Treasurer, The Store, requesting a waiver of $332 for his liquor license fee MOTION: To deny the request. (Ronald- Robinsou) (3 -1) Selectman Colella Opposed. PASSES. Page -6- Letter from Jack Riccio, manager and owner of Bombalini's, Inc., requesting an adjustment of his liquor license renewal fee MOTION: Not to make an adjustment to the fee. (Robinson - Ronald) (3 -1) Selectman Colella Opposed. PASSES. Letter from Barbara Breen requesting an abatement for back billing on sewer with attached comments and recommendations from the DPW Director MO'T'ION: To support the DPW's recommendation not to grant an abatement. (Ronald- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER: Resident Letter from Marianne Macdonald to the Board of Selectmen with attached letter to the Editor in opposition to the MBTA's proposed Attleboro Bypass Letter from Amanda NIykytiw expressing displeasure that she received a parking ticket while at Town Meeting Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, concerning the process for permitting sewer extensions and sewer lines Board and Committee Letter from Elizabeth Wood stating that she will not be reapplying to the Council on Aging Letter from Carol Sosman stating that she will not be reapplying to the Board of Health State and Local Government Letter from the Foxboro Board of Water and Sewer Cotmnissioners to the Board of Selectmen concerning connection of a subdivision to the sewer system lbfiscellaneour invitation from Anne Marie Kurko to a National Federation of Independent Business small business legislative forum on Monday, December 4 from 5:15 -9:00 at Whites of Westport Letter from \Margaret Crowley, Taunton, requesting a parking ticket she received be revoked Letter from Lincoln Environmental Inc. to the Board of Selectmen regarding 3 Cottage Street Page -7- A Letter from CVI to the Board of Selectmen thanking them for temporarily freeing Cable {, Access Channel 2 to offer The Learning Channel Letter from CV1 to the Board of Selectmen concerning CVI's three -month interactive game trial on then regional /leased access Channel I 1 10. Adjournment - 11:00 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Ronald- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Ale ' ignatue Date of Approval Page -8-