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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-31-1995L VAX \V V1 0L44 IIY1L1Y MINUTES _ ; , r MAY 317 1995 I C; I'L -U cis AN I G (,i i S: 1 PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella, Pasquale, and Robinson 0 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of alleigance. a. Warrant No. 49 - $1,619,548.43. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. b. Licenses and Permits Pro's Auto Sales Class II License The Planning Board approved a Special Permit for Pro's Auto Sales at their May 24 meeting. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from the Board of Assessors to the Board of Selectmen, dated May 17, concerning "Exemption for Small Businesses" Selectman Pasquale stated that based upon discussion with and a recommendation from the Board of Assessors, he is withdrawing his request. Selectman Pasquale's request prompted this letter from the Assessors. Chairman Royle r equested that this action he relayed to the Board of Assessors. Class II License Application of Fitton Auto Radiator Mr. Gandolfo, applicant, was present to answer any questions. The application was reviewed by various departments. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Mansfield House of Pizza -- Common Victualler -- New Location MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- Robinson) WITHDRAWN - The application did not go through Department routing. Memo from Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, requesting the Selectmen vote to approve the sale of notes in the amount of $1,850,000 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Request from Joe Aiello for a waiver of the Capital Water Charge for 10 Robinson Court Dave Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, stated that he as well as the DPW Director, and DPW Billing Supervisor met with Mr. Aiello. Mr. Aiello was new charge. MOTION: To instruct Mr. Aiello to pay the water capital charge as a result of a discussion with the Water Department Superintendent. (Pasquale - -Ronald) (3--2) Selectmen Colella and Robinson Opposed. PASSES. Open Air Parking Facility License - 888 South Main Street -- 75 Spaces MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Ronald Abstained. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale requested that the Traffic Safety Officer review the area on Route 140 for next year because satellite parking lots are licensed in that area. C. Minutes of May 10, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson Abstains. PASSES. d. Correspondence ACTION CORRESPONDENCE Boards and Committee Memo from the Municipal Building Committee to the Board of Selectmen requesting a waiver of the fees associated with the site plan review for both the school and municipal projects MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of any and all permit fees applicable to the capital projects. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Resident Letter from Donna Marie Snow and Tracie Russell, 438 School Street to the Board of Selectmen concerning MBTA commuter parking expansion Board and Committee Letter from the Mansfield Conservation Commission to the Board of Selectmen concerning expansion of the downtown commuter rail station Memo from the Municipal Building Committee to the Board of Selectmen regarding Projected Capital Plan Cash Flow 2. Discussion with Bruce Montgomery, General Manager, Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts Clerk Ronald was not present for this discussion. Chairman Royle began the discussion stating the Board of Selectmen is in receipt of a letter dated, May 26, 1995, from Bruce Montgomery. In the letter, Mr. b-� 15' Events for 1995. Chairman Royle stated that the Board is also in receipt of a letter from Arthur O'Neill, Police Chief, suggesting several conditions be imposed if the Selectmen approve the addition of Lollapalooza. Mr. Montgomery addressed the Board of Selectmen stating that the nature of the performers was much more significant in 1992 and that Great Woods would be presenting the performance only one day. When asked by Chairman Royle if Mr. Montgomery agrees to the conditions in Police Chief O'Neill's letter, he stated that he did. Police Chief O'Neill addressed the Board requesting that Great Woods indemnify the Town should an action result from the Lollapalooza concert. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Selectman Pasquale stated that he would like a safe harmless bond for the Town. Selectman Colella stated that he cannot support the addition of this concert because he does not want to put the risk on the Police, Fire Department, and neighbors. Selectman Pasquale inquired about Great Woods ability to limit the number of tickets sold for the performance. Chairman Royle stated that she would agree to the concert provided Mr. Montgomery agrees to the six conditions and looks into a safe harmless bond. MOTION: To send Bruce Montgomery a letter reiterating the six conditions presented by the Police Chief and this Board asking for his agreement regarding the Lollapalooza concert July 25 -one day. (Pasquale- Chairman Royle passed the gavel to Selectman Robinson to second the motion) (2 -2) Selectmen Colella and Robinson Opposed. FAILS. 3. Questions and Comments William Madan, Chairman, Train Station Advisory Committee asked if it would be possible to take the vote on the commuter parking expansion out of order because of the number of residents present for the vote. Chairman Royle stated that she would keep it on schedule and hear from Dave Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, first. 4. Discussion with Assistant Town Engineer Dave Archard RE: Gilbert Street /Fruit Street Projects Update Dave Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, updated the Board of Selectmen on the status of the two above projects. 5. Town Manager Report A. Water Supply Evaluation Commissioners authorize a voluntary "odd /even" water restriction for all water customers within the Town beginning June 5. The voluntary water restriction would ask water customers to water their lawns on either odd or even dates based upon their street address. The voluntary ban would not apply to new lawns. MOTION: To issue a voluntary water restriction on watering lawns on odd /even days beginning June 5. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSED. B. South Main Street /Clemmev Water Main Failure of Pressure Test Dave Archard, Assistant Town Engineer, updated the Board of Selectmen on a pressure test failure for a water main crossing South Main Street /Rt. 140 to the Clemmey property next to Great Woods, referencing a memo from him to the Town Manager and DPW Director dated May 30, 1995. There may be no further street cuts within the area for five years to remedy the problem because it was recently paved by Mass Highway. Selectman Pasquale requested Mr. Archard keep the Board of Selectmen informed of the situation. C. Bristol County Jail Agreement Status Police Chief Arthur O'Neill was present for this discussion. Chief O'Neill stated that the Bristol County Jail Agreement may be terminated due to lack of funds. l Chief O'Neill also informed the Board of the Criminal Justice Training Council program. D. South Main Street Common Intersection /Traffic Lights Selectman Colella, referencing a memorandum from Police Chief O'Neill to the Town Manager, recommending the above intersection remain "no right on red ", compared pedestrian traffic at the No. Main Street /Chauncy Street intersection which has "right turn on red after stopping ". 5. 8:45 Train Station Commuter Parking Expansion Vote Chairman Royle responded to comments made about her attendance at a meeting with the MBTA in Boston and timely communication to Board members about the meeting. Chairman Royle also updated the Selectmen and public about conversations she has had with Geoff Slater, MBTA, concerning the possibility of having two stops in Mansfield and that last Friday was the deadline for proposals. The "T" received one proposal in the Rt. 140 /School Street area. If the "T" pursues the proposal, they will notify the Selectmen. Selectman Colella addressed a letter from a resident, Anne Gifford, concerning relocating the train station to West Mansfield. Selectman Colella stated that he is not in favor of a site in West Mansfield with the exception that he would take a look at a L-495 and Rt. 140 site and that he is ready to vote this evening. Selectman Pasquale stated that he does not feel the Selectmen can make a decision tonight on a site because there are presently two viable sites and one site that they MBTA expressing the Selectmen's interest in finding out more information on the site the "T" received a proposal for. ( Clerk Ronald stated that he is not in favor of the School Street site and that two stops should be reviewed. Chairman Royle stated that she would like to send a letter to the MBTA requesting more information on the proposal they received and that she would like to see improvements made to the downtown site even if a second stop is added. Chairman Royle also stated that she is opposed to the West Mansfield /Plymouth Street site. Selectman Robinson stated that he would like to keep the existing station downtown with improvements and that he would like more information on the proposal the MBTA received. MOTION: Not to support 800 additional parking spots in the downtown area. (Colella- Robinson) (3--2) Chairman Royle and Selectman Pasquale Opposed. PASSES. MOTION: Not to support the School Street /Plymouth Street West Mansfield site. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To support a I -495 and Rt. 140 or industrial park site opposite Clemmey Inc. (Colella- -NO SECOND) MOTION: To send a letter to the MBTA to look at two station stops in the I -495 Route 140 area or somewhere in the industrial park. (Colella -NO SECOND) MOTION: To direct the Chairman to send a letter to Geoff Slater of the MBTA telling him we are interested in the latest joint venture proposed and the Board of Selectmen would like to hear any information they (MBTA) have on it as it progresses. (Pasquale- Ronald) (4 -1) Selectman Colella Opposed. PASSES.. The Selectmen took a five minutes break at this time -- 9:20 PM. 6, Town Manager Report a. Williams Street Bridge Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, stated that he has discussed reducing the amount of land takings for the residents near the Williams Street Bridge. Mr. Patneaude of Mass Highway recommends the width of right -of -way approaching ( the bridge be reduced from 50 ft to 40 ft, and Mr. Swanson concurs. MOTION: To approve a roadway width of 40 ft or less. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. b. Water Fluoridation Recommendation Robert Swanson reviewed his memorandum to the Town Manager dated May 22, 1995, and noted two options he feels are available for fluoridation, injection into the water system or distribution of fluoride tablets or pills. C. East Street Landfill Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, updated the Selectmen on the East Street landfill post closure groundwater requirements of the Department of Environmental Protection as outlined in his memorandum to the Town Manager dated May 307 1995. d. Maple Street Sidewalk Request In response to a request from a Maple Street resident to have sidewalks installed on Maple Street, Mr.Williams, Town Manager, referenced an opinion he received from Michael Lehane, Esq., dated September 2, 1994, concerning whether or not the Town is obligated to install a sidewalk when a resident on the street depends on a wheelchair for mobility. Mr. Williams asked the Selectmen if they would like to consider having a sidewalk installed. A consensus of the Board was in favor of Mr. Williams reporting back to them at their next meeting with the cost to construct the sidewalk in increments.. 7. Board of Selectmen Old /New Business Selectman Colella questioned why a transformer was moved near the DePillo Memorial and whether or not the church's sign has to stay at that location. Selectman Pasquale asked if the DPW Director could plant shrubs so that the transformer is not so visible. Selectman Pasquale reminded Mr. Williams about having a DPW truck at the Boys Scout cleanup this Saturday. Chairman Royle reminded the public about Bristol County Mosquito Control spraying. Chairman Royle also noted that she is hying to set up a meeting with Emil Giordano and Dr. Nicoletti to discuss youth services the Town could offer. Selectman Pasquale suggested a letter be sent to Cable extending the stipend they are paid for Selectmen's meeting to televise the Planning Board meetings. Selectman Pasquale also inquired about the orders of taking for the school projects that are no longer needed and requested a memorandum be sent under the Selectmen's signature to all Boards and Committees requesting that all requests of Department Heads be channeled through the Town Manager, with the exception of Department Heads who report directly to Boards, eg. the Director of Planning and Development and Planning Board. Chairman Royle informed the Board that they have been invited to the Flag Day ceremony on June 14 and asked them if they would like to start their meeting the Board was in favor of beginning the June 14 meeting at 8:00 PM. 7. Adjournment 10:30 PM lark' Signature Date of Approwql