HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-29-1995MINUTES
MARCH 29, 1995
PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectman Pasquale and Robinson*
William F. Williams, Town Manager
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:10 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance.
A. Warrant No. 40 - $296,662.47
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle abstained from all
Board of Health items.
B. Licenses and Permits
Mansfield Town Taxi - Hackney License Renewal - Vehicle No. 14
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
Mansfield Town Taxi - Hackney License Renewal - Vehicle No. 18
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
Auctioneer's Special Permit Application for Benson Associates - April 6, 1995
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
C. Minutes of March 22, 1995
MOTION: To approve with an addition to Page 4, Questions and Comments, stating "or
through the Selectmen's Office in the Town Hall. ", in reference to where Chairman
Royle may be reached.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
Executive Session Minutes
MOTION: To approve the executive session minutes of February 14, 1995.
(Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES.
MOTION: To release the following executive session minutes that have been approved:
September 30, 1992, June 21, 1993, September 1, 1993, September 22, 193,
December 22, 1993, February 1, 1994, February 9, 1994, March 16, 1994, March
30, 1994, April 13, 1994, and February 14, 1995.
(Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
MOTION: To approve and release the following executive session minutes:
March 24, 1993, April 28, 1993, Mary 3, 1993, May 12, 1993, April 20, 1994,
June 29, 1994, July 20, 1994, August 3, 1994, January 18,1995, January 23, 1995,
January 25, 1995.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
with a notation stating that they have not been approved for content: February 12,
1992, December 11, 1991, March 13, 1991, February 6, 1991, August 21, 1991,
( February 16, 1991, November 14, 1990, October 11, 1989, December 4,1 991,
February 27, 1991, January 30, 1991, January 23, 1991, March 2, 1990, December
4, 1989, September 6, 1989, December 5, 1988.
(Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
D. Correspondence
ACTION CORRESPONDENCE
Resident:
Letter from Mark Bobrowski, 41 Fredric Lane, concerning a stump dump on a lot adjacent to his
and requesting the Selectmen direct DPW to clean up the stump dump and charge the developer
for any associated expenses William Williams, Tonvn Manager, stated that this letter has beer?
referred to the Conservation? Commission who is claiming the developer's bond expense to
proceed with the cleamrp.
Town Manager and Staff Correspondence:
Letter from Chief of Police, Arthur O'Neill, to the Board of Selectmen stating that the Police
Department agrees with and supports a request for a crosswalk at East and Branch Streets
MOTION: To request DPW install crosswalks at East and Branch Streets.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
OTHER CORRESPONDENCE
Resident Correspondence:
Letter from Marianne Macdonald, 388 Gilbert Street, concerning a truck exclusion on Gilbert
Street
Miscellaneous Correspondence:
Letter from M.F.Pare' to the Board of Selectmen concerning specified parking in the commuter
lots
Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Stephen Grossman, District Manager, stating upcoming
changes in CVI's prograrmning lineup and rates
2. Questions and Comments NONE
3. 7:30 PM Discussion with Planning Board
Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, and Tom French, Planning Board
Chairman, were present for this discussion. Mr. French reviewed Town Meeting articles the
Planning Board is sponsoring with the Board of Selectmen. The Planning Board unanimously
supports Article 30, will be withdrawing Article 31, has not taken a vote on Article 31, is
unanimously opposed to Article 51, and did not feel comfortable with Article 52.
'`7:35 PM Selectman Robinson entered the meeting.
Chairman Royle questioned the amount of the transfer request in Article 3 of the Special town
Meeting warrant.
Selectman Pasquale asked if there are any articles being sponsored by the Selectmen that Messrs.
Burke and French feel the Planning Board should be involved in. Planning Director Shaun Burke
asked if the Selectmen would like the Planning Board's input on the land sales articles. Chairman
Royle stated that she would like the Planning Board's input on those articles.
4. 8 :00 PM Cost of Sewer Betterment Discussion - Morse Court, Morrow, Perkins,
Noonan, and Webster Street, North Main Street, and Dean Street
William Williams, Town Manager, introduced the staff members present, Robert Swanson, Town
Engineer, David Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, Ken Hackett, Wastewater Treatment
Manager, and Scott Leite, Health Agent. Mr. Williams then stated that the Town may, subject to
available funds, contribute up to 37.5% of the cost of the sewer extension, which would come out
of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Depreciation Fund. Mr. Williams also stated that he and
Town Staff is recommending a contribution of approximately 37.5 percent.
Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, reviewed the costs of the projects and betterments which
would be charged to the residents. Mr. Swanson also stated that residents also have the option of
setting up an escrow account among themselves and hiring a subcontractor to fund a sewer
extension for their street, which may be less expensive.
Scott Leite, Health Agent, explained changes in Title 5 regulations.
Ken Hackett, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, stated that the Town does have additional
sewer capacity.
Public Questions and Comments
Jim Byron, 27 Noonan Street, questioned circumstances that will require septic inspections.
Chuck Gallagher, 41 Morrow Street, asked if any steps have been taken to change Title 5
regulations.
Jim Byron, 27 Noonan Street, requested a copy of Title 5 regulations.
Vinnie Guerrini, Morrow Street, questioned types of additions requiring septic systems.
Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments:
Selectman Pasquale questioned the inspection and certification procedure for septic systems and
cesspools, who will be doing the certification, and the length of time certification is good for.
Public Questions and Comments:
Ken Dixon, Park Avenue, asked questions concerning good points about having a septic system.
l Scott Braganski, 21 Webster Street, questioned why certain homes were not included in the
project and whether or not the project would still go ahead if certain homes were not included.
time.
Howard Kobey, 2 Morse Court, inquired about the procedure to install sewer extensions
privately. Mr. Swanson, Town Engineer, stated that the Town would offer to supply the sewer
pipe.
Bill Cross, 57 Morrow Street, stated that the four residences at the end of Morrow Street would
not like to be included in the project.
Steve Calvin, 107 Dean Street, inquired about the cost difference between doing the sewer
extension privately vs. the Town doing it.
Andrew Ornel, 20 Noonan Street, asked if the betterment charged to the homeowners would
include paving and sidewalks, asked if residences would be charged to hook up to the sewer line,
and asked what would happen if he took part in the betterment but moved two years prior to
paying it off.
John Leary, 19 Noonan Street, asked if the betterment will change if additional homes do not wish
to be included in the project.
Chuck Gallagher, 41 Morrow Street, asked if homeowners will have to do anything with their
septic systems once connected to the sewer line. Mr. Gallagher also stated that he is in favor of
the sewer extension.
John Sylvester, 37 Morrow Street, stated that he is in favor of the sewer line extension.
Jean Govan, Morrow Street, stated that she doesn't feel Morrow Street can handle any additional
patching.
Mark Lambert, Park Avenue, questioned method of betterment payments.
Vinnie Guerinni, Morrow Street, asked if the Townspeople could voted at Town Meeting to
amend the amount of money the Town will contribute towards the small sewer extensions.
9:14 PM Chairman Royle closed the public hearing.
MOTION: The policy be changed to reflect the Town will contribute 37.5 percent of the
capital cost of the sewer project out of available funds.
(Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
MOTION: The Town provide in kind materials for private construction of sewer not to
exceed 37.5 percent of the total capital project.
(Pasquale- TABLED)
Chairman Royle stated that lie Town will be mailing out questionnaires to the residents
t concerning the sewer extension and would appreciate comments back as soon
as possible.
Dennis Baker and Perry DiMascio, representatives of Quickmart d/b /a The Store were present for
this public hearing.
Clerk Ronald read the public hearing notice and Police Chief O'Neil's comments.
Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments:
Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as how they are going to
keep the beer and wine separate from other items in the store, who will be operating the cash
register, and their familiarity with the ABCC regulations.
Public Comment:
Tom Connely, 19 Benefit Street, inquired about the store's hours of operation and signage.
MOTION: To issue a beer and wine license to Quickmart d/b /a The Store.
(Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES.
6. Town Meeting Warrant Articles Discussion
Ken Hackett, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, Dave Archard, and Assistant Town
Engineer, Robert Swanson, Town Engineer were present to discuss Town Meeting Articles 6, 7,
8, and 12 with the Board of Selectmen.
Article 6
After Town Engineer Robert Swanson explained Article 6, the following motion was made:
MOTION: To support Article 6.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
Article 7
Assistant Town Engineer David Archard reviewed Article 7 and explained the funding mechanism
for this project, to construct a new 20" water main from the Foolishoils Hill Reservoir to North
Main Street.
MOTION: To support.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
Article 8
A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was to change the wording of this article from
appropriate to borrow.
Article 12
Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, reviewed Article 12 with the Selectmen and stated that he was
informed that Wastewater Depreciation Trust Fund may be used for this project, sewer line
reconstruction.
Article 23
Town Manager William Williams stated that Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and
Development, is reviewing the need for this article, acquisition of a parcel of land on Old Maple
Street, with Dan Clifford, Department of Public Works Director. It is a possibility that the article
will not be needed.
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Members of the Board of Selectmen discussed the Williams Street bridge project with Town
Engineer Robert Swanson. Selectman Pasquale requested Williams Street residents be surveyed
to see if the State is doing what the Selectmen asked it to do. Mr. Swanson suggested the
Selectmen hold a hearing and request Senator Keating and Representative Hyland's assistance
Selectman Pasquale will be attending the William's Street bridge public hearing being held by
Mass Highway on Thursday, April 6.
Gilbert Street Bridge
Chairman Royle expressed disappointment regarding Mass Highway Department's lack of
communication with the Town. Chairman Royle also suggested a Department Heads meeting be
held to come up with an alternative to a truck exclusion for Gilbert Street for the Selectmen's
April 12 meeting.
7. Town Manager Report
A. Purchase Order No. 40796 - Mainline Construction - $9,000
Shoulder work on Bird Road
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
B. Purchase Order No. 40798 - Anvil Iron Works - $5,625.00
MOTION: To approve.
(Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
( C. Municipal Buildings Project
William Williams, Town Manager, stated that at the Municipal Building Cormnittee's April 11
meeting, the Architect for the Municipal Buildings project will not be presenting preliminary plans
but will be reporting on Town office space surveys.
8. Board of Selectmen Old/New Business
Selectman Pasquale stated that he and Selectman Robinson will be meeting with Great Woods
General Manager, Bruce Montgomery, to discuss Great Woods' entertainment license.
Selectman Pasquale also stated that the license should be ready to discuss by the Selectmen's
April 19 meeting.
Selectman Robinson expressed concern regarding reconstruction of Town streets and asked if the
Town Engineer and Assistant Town Engineer would look at the water pipes underneath the
roadways. Selectman Robinson also asked if the Town Manager or the DPW Director know why
the paint on the oil collection tank peeled.
Chairman Royle asked if the Town Manager talked to the DPW Director about oil pick up on
Saturdays.
Selectman Pasquale asked about the status of allowing additional pharmacies into the Pilgrim
network. Selectman Pasquale also stated that the Selectmen received a request from Norton for a
directional sign at the end of Plymouth Street. A consensus was in favor of installation of the sign
in accordance with the Police Department's recommendation.
MOTION: To adjourn.
(Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES.
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