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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-26-1995MINUTES APRIL 26, 1995 PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Acting Clerk Pasquale, and Selectmen Colella and Robinson 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of alleigance. 2. Weekly Meeting Business a. Warrant No. 44 - $1.316,877.47 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 44 in the amount of $1,316,877.47. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health related items. b. Licenses and Permits • Stop & Shop One -Day Liquor License for Wine and Malt -April 27, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • DiRienzo -junk Dealers License Renewal MOTION: To approve. (Colella- -Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • Benson Association -Auctioneer's Special Permit -May 4 and June 1, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • Letter from Lorilee fish, Parks and Recreation Director requesting the Selectmen waive the electrical fees associated with changing the "box" for new softball lights at Memorial Park MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of the fees. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Minutes of April 5, 1995 MOTION: To approve the minutes. (Robinson - Pasquale) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Colella abstained. PASSES. • Open Air Parking Facility Application -- 875 South Main Street The applicant, Karl Clemmey, was present for the Selectmen's review of his application. Clerk Pasquale reviewed Department Head comments on the open air parking facility application, including a letter from the State Police Lieutenant Martin Fay. 11 q( K rorrce Umer Hrtnur v'iveni aaaressea the berectmen stating tnat ne teeis it woura be unsafe to allow an open air parking facility to open at 875 South Main Street, it would add to a traffic backup on I --495, vehicles entering and exiting the site will cause traffic confusion and slowdown, and will cause a pedestrian hazard. Mr. Clemmey addressed the Board stating the Planning Board accepted a traffic design for the parking area. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Clemmey questions concerning the hours of operation, plans for expansion, employing a shuttle bus from the parking area to Great Woods, parking area supervision, police detail cost, "tailgating" in the lot, wetlands in the area of the parking facility and a memorandum from Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent, dated April 26, 1995, employment of security persons to prevent patrons from crossing onto Great Woods land, number of police details on site, pedestrian traffic, and security inside the parking facility. Chairman Royle stated if the Police Chief sends the Selectmen next year at the time of license renewal stating the facility is a hazard to vehicular and pedestrian safety entering and exiting the site she would not support renewal. MOTION: To grant Mr. Clemmey the open air parking facility license for 875 South Main Street for 197 cars and he must all requirements specified by the Town of Mansfield as follows: 1. All construction work must be completed prior to the facility opening for business. 2. The number of police details on site shall be set by the Mansfield Police Chief. The site detail will be under the supervision of the senior police officer assigned to the Great Woods detail. 3. Mansfield Police Officers and other safety personnel shall have the authority to enter the facility unimpeded during its hours of operation. 4. The hours of operation shall be in concert with the Great Woods Center for Performing Arts parking lots hours of operation. 5. The issues stated in the memorandum from Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, to William F. Williams, Town Manager, dated April 262 1995 (copy attached) shall be resolved prior to the facility opening for business. The Selectmen must receive a letter from the Conservation Commission stating that the issues have been resolved. K M operation. 7. There shall be no intervention with the flow of traffic at any time from persons on site, e.g. parking lot flaggers. ( Colella- Pasquale) (3--1) Clerk Pasquale Opposed. PASSES. 3. 8:40 PM - The Bagel Train - Wine and Malt Liquor License Public Hearing Henry Austin, Manager of the Bagel Train, was present for the public hearing. Acting Clerk Pasquale read the public hearing notice aloud. Mr. Austin addressed the Board of Selectmen stating he is applying for the beer and wine license for two reasons. While catering functins he has been asked about serving beer and wine and he would like to serve beer and wine if he is able to open for business in the evening. Acting Clerk Pasquale stated that the Selectmen received a letter from Sergeant Robert Martin stating that Mr. Austin has no criminal record on file. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Austin questions concerning hours of operation. Public Comment: Mary Steele, 96 Rumford Avenue, stated that she is the landlord for The Bagel Train and stated that issues with the lease relative to being open in the evening have yet to be resolved. 8:50 PM - Chairman Royle closed the public hearing. MOTION: To authorize the license for wine and malt beverages for Henry Austin at the Bagel Train located at 350 No. Main street. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES 4. Town Manager Report A. YMCA Lease Ed Hurley, Dave Scarchelli, and Robyn MacDonald were present for this discussion. William Williams, Town Manager, asked the Selectmen for authorization to execute the lease between the Town and the YMCA. Chairman Royle requested a provision be made in the lease requiring the Selectmen be notified of any trees to be removed on the property or any 3 a coninsuree. MOTION: Togo with the lease and guidelines set forthwith two correction that Williams can execute. (Robinson - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. B. Water Emergency - Tank Low Levels Dave Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, updated the Selectmen on a water emergency that the Water Department began investigating on April 24 which was derived from low level indicators at the Foolish Hill Reservoir and Oxford Standpipe. The Town lost 1,375,000 gallons of water. Mr. Archard also stated that money has been allocated in the FY95 -96 budget for leak detection tests and that he would like to bring the Dustin Well on line as a precautionary measure. C. Purchase Order - Cate Springs Pump Replacement Assistant Town Engineer David Archard requested the Selectmen approve a purchase order in the amount of $8,953.34 to F. G. Sullivan Drilling Co., Inc. for Cate Springs Well pump replacement. MOTION: To approve the request. (Pasquale -- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. D. April 24, 1995 - Hope Street Water Main Break Mr. Archard updated the Board of Selectmen on a water main break on Hope Street that occurred when a sewer contractor was installing a sewer main. A bill ( is being forwarded to the developer in the amount of $1,150. Mr. Archard stated that it may be prudent to have a voluntary water ban at some point in the future. The Board of Selectmen had a two minute br eak at this tune. 4. Board and Committee Interviews A. Animal Welfare Committee Matt Miller, the only applicant, was present for the interview. Mr. Miller stated the reason why he would like to be appointed to the Committee. Selectman Colella nominated Mr. Miller to serve on the Animal Welfare Committee which unanimously passed. B. Cable Access Board of Directors Both of the applicants, Noreen Larsen and Norman Mahana, were present for this interview. The Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as what they see the role of the Cable Access Board of Directors as being and if there would be a conflict of interest if Ms. Larsen is appointed because she has a show on cable. vote from Selectman Colella and Selectman Pasquale. Selectman Robinson nominated Noreen Larsen, which also received two favorable votes, from Selectmen Robinson and Royle. The appointment to the Cable Access Board of Directors was tabled until the Selectmen's next meeting when the fifth member, Selectmen Ronald, will be present to break the tie. C. Finance Committee Two applicants were present for this interview, Margie McShane and Greg Pastore. Each of the applicants stated the reasons they would like to be appointed the Finance Committee and answered questions asked by the Selectmen concerning their opinions on: staying within the operating budget vs. an override, impact fees, and what they feel the role of the Finance Committee is. Selectman Pasquale nominated Margie McShane which received three votes, one each from Selectmen Colella, Royle, and Pasquale. Selectman Robinson nominated Greg Pastore which received one vote from Selectman Robinson. ( D. Conservation Commission The following applicants were present for the Conservation Commission interview: Michael Himburger, Bill Murphy, James Burke, and Greg Pastore. Each of the applicants stated the reason why they would like to serve on the Conservation Commission and answered questions from the Selectmen concerning: what they could bring to the other commissioners, attendance at Conservation meetings, if they have met any of the other members, responsiveness to working with the Selectmen, and availability for Saturday site walks. Acting Clerk Pasquale nominated Greg Pastore to serve on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire January 1, 1999, which unanimously passed. Selectman Colella nominated James Burke to serve on the Conservation Commission for a term to expire January 1, 1997, which unanimously passed. E. Planning Board oard The following persons were present for the Planning Board interview: Roy McDonald, Anne Givens, Thomas McShane, Joe DeGirolamo, Joe DeTrolio, Gary Langton, and Michael Himburger. G Baord and answered questions asked by the Board of Selectmen regarding their philosophy on growth and their opinion on a building moratorium. Selectman Colella nominated Joe DeGirolamo, who received a vote each from Selectmen Colella and Pasquale. Selectman Robinson nominated Thomas McShane, who also received two votes, one from Selectman Robinson and one from Chairman Royle. After questioning Joe DeGirolamo about the number of votes he would have to abstain on if appointed to the Planning Board, Selectman Pasquale changed his vote to Thomas McShane. S. Town Manager Report continued A. Jameson Farm Subdivision - Right -of -Way Relocation William Williams, Town Manager, stated that the developer of the Jameson Farm subdivision is requesting the Selectmen relocate the right -of -way within the Jameson Farm subdivision. Once the subdivision is constructed, the Town will have paved access over the first 500 feet of the right -of --way, the approximate length in which there are now fields. MOTION: To approve the relocation. (Pasquale - Colella) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson Opposed. PASSES. B. Purchase Orders Purchase order request from the Library for a central server from Andrews Computers in the amount of $8,900 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. C. Pilgrim Health Care Mr. Williams stated that Pilgrim Heath Care will add Folan's Prescription Shop to its network. G. Questions and Comments Bill Madan, Chairman, Train Station Advisory Committee, gave an update on the MBTA commuter lot expansion project. 7. Board of Selectmen A. Old Business Chairman Royle stated that she spoke with Geoff Slater last Friday. Mr. Slater stated the Selectmen have forced the MBTA to seriously look at the West Mansfield site. The MBTA has set a meeting with legislators for May 2. Another site off of Route 140 is also being reviewed by the MBTA's consultants. 0 received from residents in the Highland Avenue /Draper Avenue area concerning train station expansion. William Madan, Train Station Advisory Committee Chairman, stated that he would like to hold a meeting and invite all persons in the Highland Avenue /Draper Avenue area who have sent letters to the Selectmen. Acting Clerk Pasquale suggested the Selectmen send letters to the legislators stating their position and requesting a member of the Board of Selectmen attend that meeting. Lastly, Chairman Royle noted that the Town Manager sent a letter to MEPA to protect the Town's interests and make them aware that we are concerned. B. New Business Selectman Pasquale requested Town Counsel review Article 57 of the annual Town Meeting warrant concerning Pleasant Street to see if the Town owns the land and if we have clear title to it. Delores Benson stated that her attorney did a title search on the parcel of land referenced in Article 57 and found that there is not a clear title. Tom Whittley also spoke to the issue of whether or not there is a clear title for the parcel. Chairman Royle informed the Board of Selectmen that they have been invited to participate in a volleyball game at Qualters Middle School on May 16. S. Adjournment -- 11:00 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Pasquale- -Colella) erk's Signature Date ofAppvoual 7