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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-17-1995� MINUTES` MAY 1711995 95 JuN 15 Ai 1 15 PRESENT: Acting Chairman Pasquale, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella and Robinson TTS 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of alleigance. 2. 7:35 PM - Ed Tartufo - Plymouth Street Recreational Fields Ed Tartufo introduced Cindy DeStefano of Mansfield Travel. Ms. DeStefano, on behalf of Mansfield Travel, presented the Selectmen with a check in the amount of $1,500 for the Plymouth Street recreational fields. Mr. Tartufo also introduced Kendal Nixon who constructed six picnic tables for use at the Plymouth Street recreational fields while working towards his Eagle Scout award. Ed Tartufo stated that since the Plymouth Street recreational fields project began, $492420 has been received in cash donations with $14,520 in pledges still to be collected. 3. Weekly Business At this time, Acting Chairman Pasquale stated that he will be unable to attend next week's Selectmen's meeting, at which a MBTA commuter parking expansion public hearing will be held but that he will review the tape so that he may vote on the expansion. A. Warrant No. 47 - $1669,026.26 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 47 in the amount of $1,669,026.26. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits Hackney Carriage License Renewal Applications for Foxfield Taxi Vehicle Nos. 16, 24, and 25 and Inspection Reports from Lance Lawson, Traffic Safety Officer, stating Vehicle Nos. 24 and 16 need new lettering MOTION: To approve the license renewal for Vehicle No. 25. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Request for Parade Permit from the VFW MOTION: To approve. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of April 26, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Robinson- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE Resident o Letter from Joseph Aiello to the Board of Selectmen requesting to speak with the Board concerning a water service that has been on his land since 1986 The Selectmen discussed the request along with a recommendation from Billing Supervisor Vel Bishop to require Mr. Aiello pay the capital charge. Selectman Robinson suggested the request be tabled so that he could view the property to get a better understanding of what Mr. Aiello is requesting and what the situation is. Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Ken Dixon requesting the Selectmen enhance their offer to supply pipe for a sewer extension to supplying pipe, asphalt, a manhole and waving permits and fees Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, was present to discuss this request with the Board of Selectmen. Mr. Swanson referenced his memorandum to the Town Manager, dated April 10, and recommended a force main be installed, DPW install the main, and if the residents wish to tie into the main, they should bear the cost. Following a discussion of Mr. Swanson's recommendation the following motion was made and voted on: MOTION: To support Bob Swanson's recommendation for Park Avenue. (Colella - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Board And Committees • Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Joy Lee Eppes resigning from the Council on Aging effective May 31, 1995 MOTION: To accept the resignation and send her a letter regretfully accepting her letter of resignation. (Robinson- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES State And Local Government • Letter to the Board of Selectmen from SRPEDD requesting the Selectmen appoint or reappoint a representative to JTPG. (Lance Lawson is still interested) MOTION: To reappoint Lance Lawson. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Robinson suggested that Officer Lawson alternate with another employee of the Police Department. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Town Manager And Staff • Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Police Chief Arthur O'Neill expressing concern regarding Clear Water Action solicitation after dark The Selectmen discussed Chief O'Neill's letter and expressed support for him. 4. 8:15 PM Discussion with Mansfield Body Shop Manager, Norman Chartier The Board of Selectmen requested this discussion with Norman Chartier because his Class lI license expired March 1 and lie never took steps to request an extension of the license. Mr. Chartier addressed the Board of Selectmen stating that the reason lie did not request an extension of his license from the Selectmen is the last time he was before the Board, Mr. Clemmy and his sons threatened him. Mr. Chartier stated at this time, however, lie would like an extension. MOTION: To grant an extension of Mr. Chartier's Class II license until July 1, contingent upon Mr. Chartier speaking to the Building htspector /Zoning Enforcement Officer (about the zoning issues involving his license). (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 5. 8:Z5 PM Fair Housing Committee Interview /Appointment Roland Benoit, the only applicant, was present for the Fair Housing Committee interview. Mr. Benoit stated the reason he would like to be appointed to the Fair Housing Committee. Selectman Colella nominated Mr. Benoit to serve on the Fair Housing Committee for an indefinite term, which unanimously passed. 6. Town Manager Report A. Order of Taking William Williams, Town Manager, requested the Selectmen approve a draft order of taking for the school construction project as prepared by Attorney David Gay. Selectman Robinson was not present for this discussion. MOTION: To proceed with the taking as outlined. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. B. DPW Project Update William Williams, Town Manager, reviewed a DPW project update dated May 18, 1995, submitted by Dan Clifford, DPW Director. C. Capital Plan Update Mr. Williams stated that he would like to table this discussion until he has information with more sustenance. D. Purchase Order Request - One -Ton Dump Truck - $28,683 MOTION: To approve. (Colella - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Prior to voting on the above motion, whether or not there is a need for a new plow was discussed. 7. Selectmen A. Old Business Highway concerning the lawns they disturbed while doing construction on route 140. Acting Chairman Pasquale stated that he met with the Town Manager concerning the United Way campaign a couple of weeks ago and inquired about the next meeting time, noted that the Mansfield Council on Aging will be holding its volunteer recognition day this Friday, and the Annual Garage Sale will be held Saturday (at which the Lions Club will be providing the eye mobile free of charge). Selectman Robinson explained the reasons why he resigned from the Train Station Advisory Committee. B. New Business Clerk Ronald stated that CVI submitted a Form 100 for a license transfer and that the Selectmen are going to need to send them a letter in accordance with the 1993 cable license to let them know that we are going to have to spend some of their money. MOTION: To allow Clerk Ronald to proceed. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald also stated that he called a meeting of the Cable Advisory Committee for next Thursday if any of the other Selectmen would like to attend. Selectman Colella inquired about installing right turn on red signs at the South common intersection. Acting Chairman Pasquale applauded Town Manager Williams for sending a letter to Mr. Downing of Mass Canibus Association in support of the Police Chief. Lastly, Chairman Pasquale if they are in agreement with the summer schedule, which would be to go every other week beginning with the first week in June off. MOTION: To approve the summer schedule. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald asked if the Planning Board could be informed of the Selectmen's Summer schedule and offered to have their meetings cablecast. A consensus of the Selectmen was in favor of Clerk Ronald's request. S. Adjournment - 9:05 PM � rr Clerk' Signature s P- ,-Date of Approval