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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 11-8-1995.,.,......MINUTES NOVEMBER 8,1995 L c t c,, . - D r 90 DCC -R ;� PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selechnen Colella, Pasquale, an i7i bR5 William F. Williams, Town Manager TS 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 20 - $1,565,271.49 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 20 in the amount of $1,565,271.49. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits Request from MADD for the Town of Mansfield to participate in their "Tie One on for Safety" Campaign A proclamation will be prepared for the Selectmen's signature for the next meeting. C. Correspondence Government Correspondence Letter from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission concerning a statewide poster contest for elementary school students in the D.A.R.E Officers classes that it is sponsoring 2. Questions and Comments Maureen Herrmann, 153 Herrmann Sheet, requested the Selectmen host a meeting with State Representatives and Mass Highway representatives on November 28 or December 5. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of holding the meeting on December 5 at 1:00 PM. Chairman Royle requested the Town Manager send invitations to the Police Chief, Senator Keating, and Representatives Poirief and Hyland. Andy Gazzolo, 25 South Sheet, Finance Committee Chairman, inquired about a request he made on behalf of the Finance Committee about process control with capital expenditures. Chairman Royle requested the Town Manager send a response to Mr. Gazzolo. 3. Town Manager Report Mr. Williams noted that a there will be a parade this Saturday in celebration of Veterans' Day. Clerk Ronald asked if the Jordan Jackson flag could be replaced because it is tethered and also asked if capitol flags are going to be used at the North and South Commons this weekend. Next, Mr. Williams thanked all those persons involved - -Ed Hurley, Dave Scharcelli, Jay Barrows, Theresa Anderson, Robyn MacDonald, and Together We Can - -with the YMCA road race this past weekend and commended them on all their hard work. 4. Municipal Buildings Project Report Chairman Royle informed the Selectmen and the public that bids for the Town Hall and Police Station were opened November 7 and are currently in the possession of the architect, Strekalovsky & Hoit. The bids are being evaluated to ensure they meet specifications. David Young, Municipal Building Committee Chairman. has requested time on the Selectmen's November 15 agenda to give a report on the bids. West Mansfield Fire Station bids will be opened on November 9 at the Town Hall at 2PM. 5. 7:55 PM - Constable Interview The applicant for constable, James Hindman, introduced himself to the Board. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions such as his office location and serving process. MOTION: To appoint Mr. Hindman constable. (Robinson- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Board of Selectmen • Old Business Clerk Ronald requested thank you letters be sent to Dave Coccia and John Caron, Cable Access, and other Cable Access volunteers for their help at Town Meeting. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of sending the thank you letters. Chairman Royle also thanked Clerk Ronald for all his help with Town Meeting. 0 Chairman Royle stated that Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, will be reporting back to the Selectmen after he reviews the report on the MBTA Fall River New Bedford line. Chairman Royle also stated that a meeting will be held next Thursday in Attleboro and that the Board will need a representative to attend the meeting. Mr. Williams suggested comments from the Planning Board and Conservation Conunission be brought to the meeting for inclusion in the meeting minutes. Selectman Robinson will be attending the meeting. Chairman Royle referenced a note from Chief O'Neill stating that the Selectmen may wish to attend a meeting of the Joint Committee on Public Safety in Boston on November 14 at LOAM relative to public safety assistance legislation. Mr. Williams, Police Chief O'Neill, and Fire Chief Sliney will be attending the public hearing. Selectman Robinson may also attend the hearing. Chairman Royle suggested a letter be sent to the Joint Connnittee on Public Safety in support of the recent legislation and advocating our Police Station and Fire Station projects; Senator Keating and Representative Hyland should be copied on the letter. a Next Chairman Royle inquired about the Town's plans for repairing the sidewalks that are caving in on South Main Street. Chairman Royle also made note that a public hearing will be held at next week's Selectmen's meeting at 8:00 PM to review Electric Rates. Clerk Ronald left the nteeting.for the following discussion. Chairman Royle began a discussion concerning the fee for open air parking facility licenses. The license fee discussion prompted a discussion of whether or not Great Woods Center for the Performing Acts should have an open air parking facility license because a parking fee is noted on their tickets. MOTION: To send a letter to Great Woods stating that it is our interpretation that they be included in and subject to the open air parking facility license as long as they charge a fee for parking. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To charge a license fee for open air parking facilities of $5 /space. (Pasquale - Tabled) 7. 8:30 PM Sunday Package Store Openings During the Holidays Public Hearing Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice followed by the list of businesses that would like to be open on Sundays during the holidays - -Rum Runner Wine & Spirits, Dias West Mansfield Variety Inc., Tedeschi Food Shops, The Store, Villa Liquors, Inc., Bristol Liquors, Dubs Discount Liquors, and Mansfield Variety and Deli. Two business owners present for this hearing were Peter DeTrolio, RumRunner Wine & Spirits, and William Sarro, Dubs' Discount Liquors. MOTION: To allow the liquor and package stores to be open from 12Noon to 10:00 PM on Sundays, beginning November 19, 1995, until December 31, 1995. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 8. Selectmen • Neiv Business Selectman Robinson inquired about a portion of Mill Sheet that caved in. Selectman Pasquale requested that all documents relative to next weeks tax rate classification public hearing be submitted to the Selectmen no later than next Tuesday. Selectman Pasquale also inquired about the time frame that tax bills have been sent out during the last three years and when they go out now. Lastly, Selectman Pasquale asked Mr. Williams to look into the possibility of grant money being available for ADA improvements to sidewalks and inquired about the Town Engineer search. 8:52 PM - 8 Minutes Break Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice. Fire Chief Edward Sliney was present for this public hearing. Chief Sliney stated that all properties in question - -21 Norfolk Sheet, 390 West Street, 90 Forbes Boulevard, 1179 East Street, 52 Willow Street- - have been notified of this hearing and are no longer storing flammable liquids on their properties relative to the licenses included in this hearing and are clean. Chief Sliney requested the Selectmen revoke the license. Chief Sliney stated the license issued by the Board of Selectmen on April 11, 1994 for tanker hocks at 390 West Sheet, is not included in this revocation hearing. Chairman Royle closed the public hearing at 9:11 PM. MOTION: To revoke the license for flammable liquids storage for 90 Forbes Boulevard. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To revoke the license for flammable liquids at 1179 East Sheet. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To revoke the license for flammable liquids at 21 Norfolk Street as recommended by the Fire Chief. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To revoke the license for flammable liquids at 52 Willow Sheet as recommended by the Fine Chief. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To revoke the license for flammable liquids for land located at 390 West Sheet as recommended by the Fife Chief for 1 -6,000 gallon gasoline, 1- 6,000 gallon gasoline, 3- 10,000 gallon waste oil, 1 -5,000 gallon #2 fuel oil, 80,000 gallons #2 fuel oil, 70,000 gallons gasoline, all underground. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Discussion with Ed Sliney, Fire Chief Fire Chief Sliney invited the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager to the November 27 Fire Academy graduation. Chief Sliney also informed the Board that Fire Prevention week has been changed to Fife Prevention Month because of all of the important information that needs to be taught and the time needed to teach the information. Lastly, Fire Chief Sliney appealed to business owners for donations to outfit the new ambulance donated to the Town by Joe Gonsalves. MOTION: To adjourn. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES Jerk's ign hue Dale of Approval