HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-22-1995PRESENT:
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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FEBRUARY 22, 1995
Chairman Robinson, Selectmen Ronald, Royle
William F. Williams, Town Manager
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The meeting was called to order at 7:30PM with a Salute to the Flag.
MOTION: To approve Warrant # 35. (Royle/Ronald) 3 -0 -0 (Selectwoman Royle
abstained from Board of Health items.) PASSES
b. Correspondence
• letter from Bristol County Agricultural School RE: reduction in tuition.
• letter from Bristol County Mosquito Control RE: asking for support
MOTION: To send a letter to our State Legislators expressing the support of the
Board of Selectmen for the Bristol County Mosquito Control Program.
(Royle/Ronald) 3 -0 -0 PASSES
A letter from the Conumomvealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental
Protection RE: Grants/Open Space.
A letter from the Conmuomvealth of Massachusetts Department of Education RE:
Summer Food Service Program.
A letter from the Executive Office of Conununity Development RE: Block Grant for
neighborhood restoration.
A letter from the Department of Revenue RE: Law Changes (Revolving account issues)
2. Mansfield Elks Chapter 2633 presentation of donation to DARE Program
Mr. Ed Albertazzi - Exalted Leader of Mansfield Elks Chapter #2633 presented
Chairman Robinson with a check of $517.00 to be dedicated to the Mansfield DARE
Program. Chairman Robinson recognized Arthur O'Neill, Chief of Police and DARE
Officer Michael Elsworth and turned the donation over to the Department. The
Mansfield Elks were thanked on behalf of the Board of Selectmen and the Mansfield
Police Department.
In respect of the State Police Troopers that died in the helicopter crash, Chief O'Neill a
asked if the Town could fly the flags at half -mast.
3. Affirmative Action Plan
The final copy of the Affirmative Action Plan for the Town of Mansfield has been
reviewed by members of the Board and the legal staff of Murphy, Hesse, Toomey and
Lehane. Ms. Tate, an expert on this subject has done a superior job on this project.
This plan has the flexibility to grow with the municipality and allow for changes to be
incorporated as deemed necessary.
MOTION: To adopt the Affirmative Action Plan dated January, 1995.
(Royle/Ronald) 3 -0 -0 PASSES
4. Town Manager Report
Mr. Williams presented the Board with a Purchase Order for F. Sullivan Drilling
Company $8,436.00 for the cleaning of the Cate Springs Wells. This was explored by
the Engineering department as a result of the bacteria incident.
MOTION: To approve the purchase order for $8,436.00 for F. Sullivan Drilling
Company, Inc. (Ronald/Royle) 3 -0 -0 PASSES
Mr. Williams read a memo from Mr. Clifford, DPW Director for a waiver of the Town's
portion of the electrical fees for work performed by Michael Ahearn, employee. The
Board discussed this and asked Mr. Williams to research the insurance requirements
and status of license (refresher course requirements etc.).
MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of the electrical permit fees for work
performed by Michael Ahearn, employee. (Rcyle/Ronald) 3 -0 -0
PASSES
(NOTE: license and insurance requirements must be satisfied prior to work being
performed.)
5. Public Hearing: West Mansfield Variety - relocation of operation - Liquor License
Clerk Ronald read the public notice for the hearing as required by law. Attorney Blake
turned over the return cards for abutter notification and the advertisements from local
newspapers. Attorney Daniel T. Blake and Mr. Peter DeTrolio presented the plan.
Mr. DeTrolio stated that lie had been operating West Mansfield Variety Store for
many years at the present location. He now wislies to relocate his business to the Stop
& Shop Plaza at Chauncy Street. Mr. DeTrolio presented a floor plan of the new store.
Questions and Comments from the Board included; hours of operation, storage, location,
size of store in square feet, status of the current West Mansfield Variety Store, date of
move.
There were no continents of questions from the audience.
MOTION: To approve the change of address for the liquor license held by Mr.
Peter DeTrolio DB/A West Mansfield Variety at 428 Elm Street to
377 Chimney Street effective date of move. (Ronald/Rcyle) 3 -0 -0
PASSES
6. Old Business
The Planning meeting Held on February 18, 1995, was a great success. Thanks were
given to all involved in the program.
Impact Fee Workshop was well attended many good ideas surfaced.
Committee members are needed to represent the Police, Fire , School and Finance
Committees on the cable Advisory Committee.
MOTION: To allocate the equipment from the coimnuter rail project to be used
for municipal buildings. (Ronald/Royle) 3 -0 -0 PASSES
Sewer Extension public bearing notices have been approved and delivered.
The `T" has visited the office of the Town Engineer to inquire about lots in West
Mansfield.
7. New Business
The Citizen Scholarship Foundation (CSF) is holding a reception on March 2, 1995,
Some thought needs to be given to the request by Foxboro to purchase sewer capacity.
S. Adjournment - 9:15PM
MOTION: To adjourn (Ronald/Royle) 3 -0 -0 PASSES
Jerk's Sfinature Date of Acceptance