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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-6-19955 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES December 6, 1995 PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Acting Clerk Pasquale, and Selectman Colella 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. 24 - $1,475,368.10 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 24 in the amount of $1,475,368.10. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. B. Licenses and Permits Lourdes Nunez and Abdelouahed Oumedlouz application for a common victualler license for LaBamba to he located at 350 No. Main Sheet Unit 5.Ms. Nunez and Mr. Oumedlouz were both present to answer the Selectmen's questions. Chairman Royle informed the applicants that before they can open a restaurant they will need a Food Establishment Permit from the Board of Health and a Building Permit from Inspector of Buildings and that they may wish to go the Building Inspector first. No action was taken on the application this evening. Request from Tahana for an Extension of their Closing Time on New Years Eve with a positive recommendation from the Police Chief MOTION: To grant an extension of their closing hour from 1:00 AM to 2:00 AM. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes MOTION: To approve the minutes of November 8, 1995. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve the executive session minutes of October 25, 1995. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. D. Correspondence Board and Coni nittee Letter of resignation from the Conservation Commission from Paul Sadowski, effective December 19 MOTION: To accept Mr. Sadowski's letter of resignation effective December 19 and send him a letter thanking him for his service to the Town. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Elizabeth Wood stating that she will not be reapplying to the Council on Aging for reappointment Letter from I. Jeffrey Ptasclmik stating that he will not be seeking reappointment to the Library Board of Trustees Miscellaneous Letter from Stephen Grossman, District Manager, CVI, announcing the addition of The Learning Channel to the Cable channel lineup 2. Discussion with fire Chief Edward Sliney Fire Chief Sliney introduced the Town's two newest firefighters, Wayne Jackman and Kevin Fontes, who were hired in May of 1995. Both firefighters recently graduated from the Fire Academy. Next, Deputy Chief Bellevance presented Leuitenants. Towne, Sarro, and Boldrigini with certificates for the excellent job they did with the fire prevention education program this year. A certificate will also be given to Firefighter Herrick who was unable to attend this evening's meeting. 3. Questions and Comments Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, commented on the vote taken by the Selectmen at the November 15 tax rate classification public hearing setting the tax rate at 105% and the effect it will have on homeowners and business owners. 4. 8:10 PM Board and Committee Interviews A. Board of Health The following applicants were present for this interview: Joseph Kowalczyk, James Leonard, and Denis Condon. At the request of Selectman Pasquale, each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be appointed to the Board of Health. Chairman Royle did not participate in asking the Board of Health applicants questions. Selectmen Pasquale and Colella asked the applicants questions concerning major changes they would like to make if appointed, if they have attended any Board of Health meetings, and one thing they would like to do if appointed. B. Board of Library Trustees The following applicants were present for this interview: Joseph Flynn and Leonard Epstein. At the request of Chairman Royle, each of the applicant introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be appointed to the Board of Library Trustees. C. Municipal Building Committee The following applicants were present for this interview: Richard Feeley, Robert Torrey, Lynn Stapleton, and James Liddick. The Board of Selectmen asked each of the applicants why they would like to be on the Municipal Building Committee, if they are familiar with the Municipal Buildings project plans, what their view on the plans is, how they think they could help move forward with the project, if they will feel comfortable voicing opposition if they do not agree with the other members or architects on something, and what they think will happen with the school's project. D. Planning Board The following applicants were present for this interview: Bernard Dolan, Walter Wilk, and Frederick Dolan.. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated the reason they would like to be appointed to the Planting Board. The Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as what they feel they could bring to the Planting Board and if they are aware of the time commitments with Master Plan review starting up. E. Finance Conunittee At this time Walter Wilk interviewed for the Finance Committee. F. Zoning Board of Appeals The following applicants were present for this interview: Eric Butler and Karl Clemuney. Each of the applicant introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. At the request of the Selectmen, the applicants explained the application review procedure. 5. Town Manager Report o Revised Foxborough INNIA Agreement Mr. Williams requested the Board of Selectmen sign the "Down's revised Foxborough IN4A. Special Town Meeting voted to give the Selectmen the authority to sign the agreement. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES DECEMBER 6, 1995 PAGE -h- MOTION: To sign the agreement between the Town of Mansfield and the Town of Foxborough for the IMA presented this evening. (Pasquale- Cotella) All in favor. PASSES. e Finance Committee Budget Calendar Mr. Williams informed the Selectmen that the Finance Committee established their meeting schedule for budget review. The Selectmen will receive a copy of the schedule. O Williams Sheet Bridge Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen consider having a meeting with Williams Sheet residents in January in order to prepare a warrant article for the Town Meeting concerning land takings for the Williams Sheet bridge project. e Route 106 Speed Limit Chairman Royle updated the Selectmen on a meeting held yesterday concerning lowering the speed limit on Route 106. Representative Hyland, who was in attendance at the meeting, suggested the Town of Mansfield request the Town of Easton's support for lowering the speed limit from 55 MPH to 50 MPH on the stretch of Route 106 in Easton. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of doing so. 6. Selectmen A. Old Business Chairman Royle inquired about the sewer lateral policy. Mr. Williams responded that it would be completed once the Town Engineer starts working for the Town. Chairman Royle asked if the Assistant to the Town Manager, Chris Marion, could submit a draft policy to the Board. The Selectmen's will not be meeting on December 27. 7. Adjournment - 10:00 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Cole] la- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 2t CA(elr'•Swnatat'e DatcofAppr•omil r