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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-8-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES MARCH 6, 1995 PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Pasquale and Royle, and William F. Williams, Town Manager The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Dare Officers - Presentation of Plaques Chairman Robinson presented two former Mansfield Dare Officers, State Troopers Diane Breault and David Paine, with plaques in recognition of the outstanding job they did with the Jordan Elementary School fifth grade class. Police Chief Arthur O'Neill also expressed his appreciation for the work the State Troopers did. Chairman Robinson stepped out of the meeting for a moment and passed the gavel to Vice Chairman Royle. Weekly Meeting Business A. Warrant No 37 - $2,725,232.27 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 37 in the amount of $2,725,232.27. (Pasquale - Ronald) Acting Chairman Royle abstained from all Health Department related items. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, requesting the Selectmen approve a bond in the amount of $2,000 for her services to the Town as Town Treasurer /Collector. MOTION• To approve (the bond). (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Thomas Whitley, Pro's Auto Sales, requesting a sixty -day extension of his temporary Class II license for 44 -46 Chauncy Street. Chairman Robinson returned to the meeting. MOTION: To grant the sixty day extension. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from the Mansfield Women of Today requesting a waiver of the fee for an auction permit. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Renewal application for a lodging house license for 18 Thomas Street MOTION: To approve. (Boyle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To approve. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Lock -Up Facility Agreement with Bristol County MOTION: To sign. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes Minutes of February 8, 1995 MOTION: To approve. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes ofFebruany 15, 1995 MOTION: To approve. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of f'ebr uar y 22, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Ronald - Royle) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Pasquale abstained. PASSES. Mirmtes of March 1, 1995 MOTION: To approve. ( Royle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. D. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE Resident Correspondence: Letter from John Folan of Folan's Prescription Shop to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen demand that the Town's health care provider accept him into their network Selectman Pasquale stated that the Town Manager has a meeting schednded concerning this issue. A consensus of the Selectmen was in support of the request, but tabled it until their March 15 nneeting. Board and Committee Correspondence: Letter of resignation from Jay Brolin from the Conservation Commission MOTION: To accept Mr. Brolin's resignation, thank him for his service, and post the vacancy. (Boyle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from the Planning Board requesting time on the Selectmen's agenda to discuss significant issues facing the community including, but not limited to, the work session with Dr. Mullin, growth development related issues, and the Planning Board's responsibility under the general law and Home Rule Charter A consensus of the Selectmen Nvas to invite the Planning Board to a Selectmen's meeting sometime before Torun Meeting. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Resident Correspondence: 2 development parallel with and to the rear of Smiley Avenue Letter to William Williams, Town Manager, from Scott Leite, Health Agent, concerning results of the groundwater and indoor air study for 340 South Main Street Memorandum to the Board of Selectmen from the Planning Board concerning a Planning Session conducted on February 18, 1995 Staff Correspondence: Letter from Robert S. Mangiaratti, Town Counsel to the Board of Selectmen concerning James Vaughn vs. Town of Mansfield Clerk Ronald read this letter aloud at the request of Seleebnan Royle. State and Local Government Correspondence: Letter to the Board of Selectmen from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs with enclosed statewide recycling report card Chairman Robinson stated that he and the Town Manager, are looking into the nurnbers used ir'hich resulted in Mansfield being given a "C ". Miscellaneous Correspondence: Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Edwin Hurley, General Director, Hockomock YMCA concerning development of a program center in the Town of Mansfield At the request of Selectman Royle, Clerk Ronald read this letter aloud. Letter from Steve Grossman, CVI District Manager, to the Board of Selectmen informing the Selectmen that CVI is introducing an on -time customer service guarantee beginning March 1 At the request of Chairman Robinson, Clerk Ronald read the guarantee aloud 4. 8:00 PM Public Hearing - Small Sewer Extension for Morse Court, Dean Street (Coral to West Street), Morrow Street, Perkins Avenue, Webster Street and Noonan Street Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, stated that the purpose of the public hearing is to get input from residents of Morse Court, Dean Street, Morrow Street, Perkins Avenue, Webster Street, and Noonan Street as to whether or not that would like an opportunity to be connected to the Town's sewer and be charged a betterment to do so. Mr. Swanson also reviewed the betterments which would be charged to residents of each of the streets, as referenced in a memorandum from Mr. Swanson to the Town Manager dated February 14, 1995. Also discussed was an account containing $168,000 for an infiltration study which may also be used to supplement the betterments. Public Comments: Moire Court Residents Howard Kobey, 2 Morse Court, stated that he would like to hear more information concerning the Town supplementing the cost of the sewer extension and asked if the project would have to go out to bid. Morrow Street Residents 3 a location for a septic system on his property if he was to sell his house and stated that he l is in favor of a sewer extension for Morrow Street. Vinnie Guerinni, 50 Morrow Street, stated that lie is 100 percent opposed to a sewer extension for Morrow Street, if sewer is extended the cost should be borne by the Town, and the residents should not have to pay a 100 percent betterment. John Sylvester, 37 Morrow Street, stated that he is opposed to a sewer extension and that he put in a new septic system four years ago. Bary Moore, 47 Morrow Street, expressed opposition to an extension. Bill Cross, 57 Morrow Street, stated that he is opposed to an extension. Chuck Gallagher, 41 Morrow Street, stated that he feels the betterment he would be charged for the extension is high but if he had to make a decision this evening he would probably be in favor of the extension. Ginny Lapham, 31 Morrow Street, stated that she is in favor the extension and that she thinks more residents would also be in favor of the extension if the betterment cost was not so high. Noonan Street John Leary, 19 Noonan Street, stated that he is not in favor of the project resulting in a six thousand dollar betterment but would be infavor of a betterment which is a lesser amount. Andrew Orel, 20 Noonan Street, stated that he is against a sewer hookup because he just had a septic system installed. Jim Byron, 27 Noonan Street, stated that he is opposed to the extension because of the betterment cost and questioned the number of homes used in the calculation to reach the betterment cost. Ed McCalsky, 28 Noonan Street, stated that he is against the sewer extension because of the betterment amount. Webster Street Katlileen Travers, representative for her parents who live at 9 Webster Street, expressed opposition to the extension because of the betterment cost. Dean Street Kevin Ranahan, 120 Dean Street, stated that he is in favor of the extension but does not want to pay a betterment. Steve Calvin, 107 Dean Street, stated that he is interested to see the amount the Town would be willing to contribute to pay for extension. He also stated that he is not in favor of paying a 100 percent betterment but would have to see if the betterment cost is lowered. 0 Clerk Ronald read a letter from Park Street residents requesting the sewer be extended to their residences. Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, explained what an infiltration study would include and the purpose of the study. Chuck Gallagher, Morrow Street, asked if whether or not federal funding has been researched. Ken Dixon, Park Avenue, stated that he is in favor of extending sewer to Park Avenue. Board of Selectmen Comments Clerk Ronald stated that he would be in favor of using a portion of the $168,000 to supplement the cost of the sewer extensions. Selectman Pasquale stated that his understanding is if the sewer extension is free the residents would be in favor of it and that they are not in favor of paying a 100 percent betterment. Selectman Royle stated that site would like to see what happens with negotiations involving leasing portions of the wastewater treatment plant before deciding on what portion of the $168,000 to contribute to the sewer extensions. Clerk Ronald stated that he would be in favor of cutting the betterments in half. Chairman Robinson thanked the residents for attending the public hearing and closed the hearing at 9:13 PM. The actual betterment amounts will be discussed at the Selectmen's meeting of March 29, 1995. The Selectmen took a five minute break at this time. 5. Water Capital Charge Waiver Applications Discussion The Board of Selectmen and Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, discussed the intent of capital charge waivers and a deadline for submission of applications. MOTION: To set an application deadline date of April 1, 1995. ( Royle- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Town Meeting Discussion Clerk Ronald read the notice of the Town Meeting Warrant aloud. MOTION: To adjourn the Town Meeting from April 3 to April 10, 1995. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Robinson referenced a memorandum from William Williams, Town Manager, requesting the Selectmen open a Special Town Meeting within the Annual for financial articles and Whitetail Lane acceptance. MOTION: To open a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting on April 10 on March 8 and close it on March 15. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 5 Drive and Joanna Drive at a public hearing during the Selectmen's meeting of March 15, 1995 at 8:00 PM. Chairman Robinson requested that Whitetail Lane be included in the public hearing. 7. Selectmen a. Old Business New Fee Schedules for Plumbing and Gas Permits, Residential Electrical Permits, Commercial and Industrial Electrical Permits, and Building Permits. MOTION: To accept and implement the plumbing and gas permit, residential electrical, commercial and industrial electrical, and building permit fee schedules effective April 1, 1995. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. B. New Business Growth Management Workshop Selectman Pasquale stated that Professor Mullen's growth report should be in within one week and stated that he would like to have a follow up meeting, possible with the Planning Board, once the report does come in. Clerk Ronald suggested holding a joint workshop with the Planning Board on April 3 and Selectman Royle suggested that such a workshop be cablecast. 8. Adjournment - 9:45 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Boyle- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. lglz erk'. Signahtre P��f�� is iyy,y Date