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MINUTES
MARCH 22, 1995
PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, and Selectmen Pasquale and Robinson /
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1. 7:10 PM William Williams, Town Manager, called the meeting to order, which was
followed by the pledge of allegiance.
2. 7:11 PM Reorganization
William Williams, Town Manager, asked for nominations for Chairman. Selectman Pasquale
nominated Selectman Royle and Selectman Robinson nominated Selectman Ronald. Selectman
Ronald stated that lie appreciates being nominated but he does not have the time to devote to the
position. Selectman Royle was elected Chairman by a three to one vote, Selectman Pasquale,
Ronald, and Royle in favor and Selectman Robinson opposed.
Chairman Royle asked for nominations for Vice Chairman. Selectman Ronald nominated
Selectman Pasquale which unanimously passed.
Next, Selectman Pasquale nominated Selectman Ronald to be Clerk, which also unanimously
passed.
3. 7:15 Joint Meeting with Finance Committee
( Andres Gazzolo, Chairman, Finance Committee, was present for this discussion. At the request
of Chairman Royle, Chairman Gazzolo gave the Selectmen an update on the Finance Committee's
progress with the Town's budget, including the number of new positions benefits will be available
for.
Selectman Pasquale suggested a letter be sent to the School Committee stating that we there is
funding for twenty new positions with benefits and if there are any additions above that, we do
not have money to support the benefits. Finance Committee Chairman Gazzolo stated that the
Finance Committee will be meeting with the School Committee on Saturday and suggested
waiting to send them a letter until after their discussion.
Next discussed with Chairman Gazzolo was which budget the social services clerk line item
should be a part of, Council on Aging or Social Services.
4. Discussion with Judith Scott, Town Clerk, regarding Board of Selectmen Election
Mrs. Scott explained the procedure that must be followed when there is a tie in an election, as
there was Monday between William Madan and Frank Collela for one seat on the Board of
Selectmen.
5. 7:35 Weekly Meeting Business
A. Warrant No. 39 - $.696,299.23
l MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from
all Board of Health items.
MOTION: To approve the minutes of March 15, 1995.
(Robinson- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES.
C. Correspondence
Action Correspondence
Resident Correspondence:
Letter from Nita Terlizzi- Keefe, Marianne MacDonald, and Paula Montgomery, Gilbert Street
residents, to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen take action regarding their
concerns pertaining to a truck exclusion for the Gilbert Street bridge and requesting time on the
Selectmen's agenda to discuss same A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was to hmv a
discussion with residents concerting the Bruck exclusion sometime cifter Town Meeting.
Miscellaneous Correspondence:
Letter from Ed Rosenberg, Secretary, Elks, requesting a waiver of any fees associated with their
Fifth Annual Spring Carnival at Great Woods from May 4 -7
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
Other Correspondence
Miscellaneous Correspondence:
Letter from Western Independent Contractors Association to the Board of Selectmen requesting
the wiring permit fees be reviewed
D. Licenses and Permits
( Special Town Meeting Warrant
MOTION: To approve the day for the Special Town Meeting and sign the warrant.
(Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
Parks and Recreation Request for Reserve Fund Transfer
Parks and Recreation Director Lorilee Fish requested either a transfer in the amount of $1,600 to
repair existing bleachers at Memorial Park or a transfer in the amount of $4,600 to repair the
bleachers at Memorial Park and move them to the Plymouth Street Recreational Fields and
purchase new bleachers for Memorial Park.
After discussion of the request, the following motion was made and voted on.
MOTION: To approve the Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 7 in the amount of $1,600 to
repair the bleachers.
(Pasquale- Robinson) (3 -1) Chairman Royle Opposed. PASSES.
MOTION: To deny Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 8 in the amount of $4,600.
(Pasquale- Ronald) (3 -1) Chairman Royle Opposed.
Request of Andrea Micheli, member of the School Committee and co -owner of Book Ends, for an
exemption under Section 20(d) of the Massachusetts General Laws from the Board of Selectmen
because she sells books to Mansfield public schools.
MOTION: To grant Ms. Micheli the exemption under Section 20(d) of the Massachusetts
General Laws and as required by the State Ethics Commission.
(Ronald - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES.
6. 8:00 PM - Town Manager Report
William Williams, Town Manager, introduced Peter Noll, Sun Chronicle Reporter filling in for
Gail Goddard Taylor, to the Selectmen.
Mr. Williams stated that the budget is in draft form, the Town Meeting Warrant has been printed,
and the Capital Improvements Plan has been finalized. Mr. Williams also requested the Selectmen
discuss Town Meeting articles at their next meeting and finish discussing them on April 5,
Next, Town Manager Williams noted that a follow up planning session to the February 18 session
will be held on Monday, March 27, at 7:00 PM at the Jordon Jackson School cafeteria and stated
the items to be discussed. Chairman Royle suggested Conservation Agent Richard Lewis give a
brief report on open space at the meeting.
Mr. Williams stated that Ire executed the contract between the Town and Stratavolksy and Hoit
and that they will be conducting a meeting on March 11,
Lastly, Mr. Williams stated that he distributed space surveys to Town Departments and Boards
and Committees.
7. Questions and Comments
Jeff Siena, Chairman, Airport Commission, responded to comments made by the Town Manager
at the the previous Selectmen's meeting during a discussion of a reserve fund transfer request
which went directly to the Finance Committee and not to the Selectmen for a recommendation.
8. 8:30 PM - Discussion of State Legislative Issues with Senator Keating and
Representatives Poirier and Hyland
The following people were also present for this discussion Linda Chilson, Chairman, School
Committee, School Committee members Andrea Micheli, Emil Giordano, and Jean Miller, School
Superintendent Dr. Nicoletti, and Finance Committee Chairman Andres Gazzolo.
MBTA Train Station Project
The first issue discussed was the MBTA Train Station Project, more specifically the location for a
parking area, effect of moving the commuter lot out of Mansfield, communication with MBTA
representatives, the number of spaces the MBTA would like to increase the lots by, and the
impact moving the lot to West Mansfield will have on the Plymouth Street recreational fields and
downtown businesses.
Local Aid - Municinal and School Formula FY1996 Budaet Equitv Issues to our Growth
The next issue discussed was local aid, the Municipal and School formula for FY1996. Members
of the School Committee and the Board of Selectmen expressed concern regarding the education
reform formula being used and the amount of aid being allotted for Mansfield. Selectman
Pasquale also requested that Senator Keating and Representatives Hyland and Poirier look into
Chapter 90 reimbursements for the Town projects.
Williams Street Bridge
/ Representative Hyland updated the Selectmen on progress with the Williams Street bridge. The
State will be holding a public hearing concerning the bridge on April 6 at the Library. A country
design for the bridge is being considered and the current bridge will be left in place as a walkway.
Chairman Royle stated that the Selectmen received a letter from Gilbert Street residents
requesting a truck exclusion on Gilbert Street. Representative Hyland stated that she has been
working on the issue with the Town's Planning Director Shaun Burke. Representative Hyland
also stated that the project will be going out to bid in May and construction should be
commencing in the fall.
North Main Street Project
Senator Keating stated that Federal authorities will need to be contacted concerning this project
because legislature was filed at least a year ago.
William Williams, Town Manager, referenced a letter he sent to the State requesting the traffic
signals at Route 106 and Copeland Drive be upgraded. Representative Hyland requested a copy
of the letter. Chairman Royle suggested the intersection be reevaluated.
Police Department Facilities Grant Program
Representative Hyland stated that grant funds the Town applied for for reimbursement to upgrade
the police station are currently on hold and that a bill may be filed setting up a revolving fund
similar to the school building assistance fund for such uses.
Open Space Grants
Representative Hyland stated that the Open Space Bond Bill has been filed.
Legislative Update
In conclusion, Senator Keating stated that he believes the VIBTA commuter parking area sites are
limited; Representative Hyland stated that she is going to do her best to live up to her
commitment to uncapping lottery monies and encouraging fellow legislators to revisit the Ed
Reform Act; and Representative Poirier commented on landfill capping and expressed his
commitment to prostate cancer education.
Board of Selectmen Comments
Selectman Pasquale stated that June 3 is National Trails Day and that the Boy Scouts and
Conservation Commission will be working together to celebrate the day, expressed interest in
having land adjacent to Route 140 returned to the Town, and asked if assistance is available to
communities to attract businesses.
9. Questions and Comments
Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, asked how public officials can reach Chairman Royle if they
would like to speak with her. ,Chairman Royle responded that she may be reached at her home.
i0. Selectmen
A. Old Business
Selectman Pasquale asked about the status of the Board's executive session minutes. Clerk
Ronald responded that he would review them for the Board's next meeting. Selectman Pasquale
also requested that Hope Street near R t. 140 be cleaned up by the Department of Public Works.
Next, Selectman Pasquale asked if O,d Elm Street currently has a base coat or a final coat.
Lastly, Selectman Pasquale asked if a:.ything is being done to freshen up the Paine School until
the departments move out.
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fiber optic cable run across the train tracks for installation of surveillance cameras at the MBTA
commuter lots. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of moving forward with the
project.
Selectman Robinson requested a map of where sidewalks are going to be installed in the Cabot
betterment district.
Clerk Ronald stated that he would like to begin efforts again to have telephone poles removed
from downtown and asked if he could contact N. E. Telephone concerning same. A consensus of
the Board of Selectmen was in support of Clerk Ronald's request.
Clerk Ronald also stated that lie would like to take another look at old railroad right of way
parking signage and drainage.
B. New Business
Selectman Robinson asked where the oil collection container at Mansfield Green has been moved
to and requested a copy of a memorandum stating road construction schedules be forwarded to
the school bus company.
Clerk Ronald stated that he talked with Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, about a pilot program with
the State concerning internet and asked if the Board would be interested in the program.
Selectman Pasquale suggested Clerk Ronald speak with Judith Scott, Town Clerk, about a shared
line. A meeting to discuss the program i0/1 be held sometime after Tong Meeting.
Selectman Pasquale stated that he received a call over the weekend from a company who stated
they were for the Electric Department and that they would like to conduct an audit of his home.
However, the company was actually trying to sell storm doors and/or windows.
Chairman Royle suggested a subcommittee be set up for a preliminary review of the Great Woods
Center for the Performing Arts license and that she would like it to consist of two Board members
who would discuss the license regulations with the Town Manager, Chief of Police, Fire Chief,
and Great Woods General Manager and present their concerns, ideas, etc. to the Board.
Selectmen Pasquale and Robinson will serve on the subcommittee.
11. Adjournment - 10:30 AM
MOTION: To adjourn.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
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