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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-14-1995MINUTES P. -- CIT I 'Efl JUNE 14. 1995 k � L ?- i l If PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectme°tdlet, RsghaFe, and Robinson f! A 1 io,�!; L0 T ';: Af,11,Usi 1 i. 1. The meeting was called to order at 6:10 PN1't8-discuss -the intent of a motion made and voted on at the Selectmen's May 31 meeting concerning Great Woods request for the addition of Lollapalooza to their 1995 concert schedule. Clerk Ronald stepped down for this discussion. Arthur O'Neill, Police Chief, Ed Sliney, Fire Chief, and Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, were present for this discussion. Although Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti, stated the Selectmen may go into executive session, a consensus of the Board was in favor of remaining in open session. The Selectmen discussed what they felt the intent of the May 31 motion was, time period for acting on Great Woods' request, agreement to security requirements, reasons the Selectmen could disallow a concert, fire department staffing, and employment of out --of --town police officers and insurance /liability for same. Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, explained the procedure for paying out -of -town employees, Police Officers, working for the Town and insurance coverage (1I1P Benefits) for the employees. 7:30 PM MOTION: To continue the meeting at 8:00 PM. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Z. Weekly Meeting Business a. Warrant Nos. 50 & 51 MOTION: To approve warrant No. 50 in the amount of $2,160,307.78. (Pasquale - -Ronald) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. MOTION: To approve warrant No. 51 in the amount of $4,240,185.16. (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. b. Licenses and Permits ® Reserve Fund Transfers 12, 13, 14715, & 16 The above Reserve Fund Transfer Requests were approved by the Finance Committee at its June 13 meeting. 1 I MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Reserve Fund Transfer No. 13 - Town Manager $4,319.43 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Reserve Fund Transfer No. 14 - Health Department - $1,223.66 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Royle abstained. PASSES. Reserve Fund Transfer No. 15 - Council on Aging -- $3,434.99 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Reserve Fund Transfer No. 16 -- Building Department - $9,357.73 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - -Colella) All in favor. PASSES. e Mansfield House of Pizza - 175 No. Main Street -- Common Victualler MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. e Local Official Bond for the Assistant Town Treasurer - $32,500 MOTION: To sign. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 3. 8:10 Boys State Welcome Chairman Royle welcomed Bill Flannery and the Boys State participants - -Paul Tartufo, Michael Felton, David Dybes, John Pierce, and Kyle Houghton- - -to the Selectmen's meeting 4. Questions and Comments Karl Clemmey, inquired about licensing for the Annual Trading Bee which was held at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts, stated that he feels Great Woods needs an Open Air Parking Facility license, asked why Great Woods can park cars on their unpaved parking area, stated that he feels there is a conflict of interest with Dianne White being involved with Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts and on the Board of Health, and noted a newspaper article concerning Great Woods paying for liability for the Town. 5. Minutes • Minutes of May 17, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- Robinson) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Royle abstained. PASSES. 2 • Minutes of May 24, 1995 MOTION: To approve with amendments to the spelling of several persons names listed in the commuter parking public hearing section of the minutes. (Colella- Robinson) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Pasquale abstained. PASSES. • Executive Session Minutes of February 8, 1995 -TABLED ® Executive Session Minutes of April 19, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Robinson - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To release the executive session minutes of April 19, 1995. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 6. 8:32 - Alves /Dovner Dog Complaint Public Hearing Chairman Royle called the public hearing to order. Jeff Collins, Animal Control Officer; Joe Alves, Complainant; and Mr. and Mrs. Dovner, Dog owners, were present for this public hearing. Clerk Ronald read the complaint filed by Mr. Alves and the report on the incident by the Animal Control Officer. Mr. Collins reported to the Selectmen and the public summarizing what occurred as stated by Mr. Alves and Mr..and Mrs. Dovner. When asked by Selectman Colella if the Dovner's dog should be declared "vicious ", Mr. Collins stated that he could not use that word to describe the dog. Selectman Robinson inquired as to whether or not the dog was on a leash when Mr. Alves was bitten. Chairman Royle asked where the incident occurred, on or off the Dovner's property. Mr. Alves addressed the Board stating he was bitten by the Dovner's dog while going to read their meter for the Town, Mrs. Dovner did not call the dog away from him, and other Town meter readers have also had similar experiences with the dog. Mr. Dovner addressed the Board stating that he fence installed around his property, which will Mr. Dovner also submitted correspondence to the evaluated his dog and affidavits of several person his dog, including his previous owner. will be having a wrought iron be shipped to him by June 21. Board from Carver Canine who who have come in contact with Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the Dovner's yard being fenced in, the location of the meter once the Dovner's yard is fenced in, accessibility of the meter, and signs warning people that the Dovner's have a dog. 3 in and when it leaves the yard it is to be on a (Ronald - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Prior to voting on the above motion, the Board discussed the issue of the dog being leashed while off the Dovner's property relative to the dog not being declared "vicious ". 7. Discussion of the Addition of Lollapalooza to the 1995 Concert List for Great Woods Clerk Ronald stepped down for this discussion. Chairman Royle explained to the public that there was some confusion among Board members and the public after a motion was made at the Selectmen's last meeting (which failed) concerning the addition of Lollapalooza to the 1995 concert list. Selectman Colella read a statement expressing his opinion on having Lollapalooza at Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts. MOTION: To disapprove Lollapalooza concert at Great Woodson July 25, 1995. (Colella- Robinson) (2 -2) Chairman Royle and Selectman Pasquale Opposed. FAILS. MOTION: To endorse the public safety measures recommended by the Fire Chief and Chief of Police for the Lollapalooza concert. (Pasquale - Chairman Royle passed the gavel to Selectman Robinson to second the motion.) (3 -1) Selectman Robinson Opposed. PASSES. MOTION: To request Great Woods to agree to indemnify the Town of Mansfield for all liability to pay benefits under M.G. L. Chapter 41, Section 111 F, not covered by insurance, which arises with respect to public safety officers ordinarily employed by other municipalities. (Pasquale - Colella) (3--1) Selectman Robinson Opposed. PASSES. At the request of Chairman Royle, Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, spoke to the issue of whether or not the Board of Selectmen has the authority to deny the Lollapalooza concert. Attorney Mangiaratti stated that the Board does have the authority to restrict shows at Great Woods if there is a threat to public safety. Lastly, Selectman Pasquale expressed disappointment about inaccuracies in a Sun Chronicle article pertaining to the Selectmen's vote of May 31 concerning the Lollapalooza concert. 8. Jameson Farm Subdivision - Sewer Extension Application rl R� u.., ......µ.I .,., ..,, ........ .- .............J) J.,.. ......,....�, as was Town Engineer, Robert Swanson. The Selectmen asked Mr. Bodio questions concerning the number of lots that are going to be serviced by the extension and when it is going to be done. Also discussed was sewer vs. a septic system for Lot 4. During the discussion, Randy Tatem, 385 Mill Street, requested the sewer line extension include Lot 4 of the Jameson Farm subdivision plan. MOTION: That we approve this sewer extension for Jameson Court with the manner of the connection that Lots 6 -14 be connected off of Jameson Court, and Lot 5 be connected through Mill Street at the median mark of the house. (Pasquale- Ronald) (4 -0-1) Chairman Royle abstained. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale suggested the Town provide the pipe and manhole for Lot 5 because it is not a new home; a consensus of the Board was in favor of this. 9. Town Manager Report a. Treasurer Recommendation - Financial Advisory Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, was present for this discussion. Ms. Cutillo stated that because the Town will be borrowing a great deal of money she felt that a Financial Advisor should be hired. After putting out a request for proposals, six proposals were received. Ms. Cutillo recommended that Fleet Bank be retained for Financial Advisor services. MOTION: To support the Town Treasurers recommendation to go with Fleet Bank for financial services as stated in their proposal. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. b. Parking Ticket Collection The Town of Mansfield received a proposal from Deputy Tax Collector, Dave Alward, to provide Parking Clerk services to the Town. Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer, spoke about Mr. Alward's service to the Town as the Deputy Tax Collector stating that collections have risen and that she has received practically no complaints about his manner or the way he handles people. Dave Alward explained the services he would provide to the Town and the reason why he would like to do so. William Williams, Town Manager, referenced recommendations he received from various departments concerning appointing Mr. Alward Mansfield's Parking Clerk and recommended the Selectmen approve the contract with Mr. Alward. MOTION: To approve the contract. (Pasquale- Ronald) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson abstained. PASSES. 5 C. Purchase Order Request -- DPW 1995 1 -Ton Chevy Dump Truck - $28,685 MOTION: To approve. (Robinson -- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. d. DPW Project Update Mr. Williams, Town Manager, gave an update on DPW projects referencing a memorandum from DPW Director, Dan Clifford, to him dated June 12, 1995. C. Maple Street Sidewalk Estimate William Williams, Town Manager, recommended the Selectmen permit him to reevaluate the outstanding balance of funds to try to coordinate a sidewalk plan. A consensus of the Board was in favor of waiting for a town -wide plan for sidewalks. f. MBTA Joint Venture Project Mr. Williams stated that he met with Jay Doherty of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, Ken Parson of the IDC, and Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development concerning the joint venture. Mr. Williams did not get any information of great detail except for a proposal CC &F submitted to Medford. The project seems to replicate the National Development site from 1989. g. Hockomock YMCA Approval of RFP Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen's approval of the YMCA RFP for the John Berry School. MOTION: To endorse the RFP for the YMCA. (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 10. Correspondence ACTION Board and Committee • Letter of resignation from Mary Webster- - Baubllis from the Animal Welfare Committee MOTION: To accept the resignation of Mary Webster -- Baublis. (Pasquale- - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. ® Letter of resignation from Marie Vaisnoris from the Council on Aging MOTION: To regretfully accept the letter of resignation from Marie Vaisnoris. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Town Manager and Staff • Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Linda Chilson, Chairwoman, School Committee, requesting Robert E. Barry be appointed the Mansfield School Committee's representative for the MBC TABLED No Selectmen concerning associate member appointments MOTION: To accept the permanent resignation of Dr. Nicoletti. �. (Pasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To allow Dr. Nicoletti to fill in for Russ Hartman during his absence. (Pasquale - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Resident • Letters concerning MBTA Commuter Parking Expansion from: David Linton, School Street; Barbara Gibbs and John Driggers, Rumford Avenue; Jan Kallio, Erin Drive; Bella Vista Avenue residents; Martha Thatcher, President, Tri -Town Chamber of Commerce; Warren Avenue residents; Marilyn Prescott, Draper Avenue; Anne Gifford, School Street; and David McDonnell, Old Elm Street • Letter from Marianne Macdonald, Gilbert Street, to the Board of Selectmen concerning Kamelot Kids day care center Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Marianne Macdonald, Gilbert Street, to the Board of Selectmen concerning the high speed rail trains Board and Committee • Memorandum from Health Agent, Scott Leite, to the Board of Selectmen concerning the fee for disposal works installers Miscellaneous • Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Stop & Shop with a $520 donation to the Plymouth Street recreational fields • Letter from David Iarussi, Ashland, MA, regarding Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts ® Letter to the Board of Selectmen from CVI concerning an outage of the New England Cable News Channel 11. Selectmen A. Old Business Selectman Pasquale asked that the satellite parking review be completed by October. Selectman Pasquale also referenced a letter from Senator Keating to the Selectmen concerning the budget. MOTION: To approve the minutes of May 31, 1995. (Pasquale-- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 7 raiynan- tayte- fequested- that -- tide -- Selectmen b led- can- the municipal buildings project at some point in the future and stated that she would like the architects reminded that the Selectmen would like a presentation. Chairman Royle also stated that Lou Amoruso requested office space for Cable in the new Town Hall, inquired about Southeast Regional Services Group, and asked which of the Selectmen would be attending a meeting on impact fees on June 27, B. New Business Selectman Robinson asked if a misfortune had occurred on private property on School Street near Rt. 140. Clerk Ronald stated that he is going to miss approximately five Municipal Building Committee meetings this summer due to work conflicts and asked if any of the other Selectmen would be available to attend the meetings. Selectman Pasquale stated that he could attend the meetings until September but that he would be unable to attend the meeting on June 20. 12. Adjournment- 11:10 PM lsienatuiv Date ofApprvval 0