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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-9-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES AUGUST 9, 1995 PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella and Pasquale William F. Williams, Town Manager Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager ECr 95 SE8 -8 Ali 8-- 05 'ft `->."-HUSE I T S 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. Mr. Williams introduced his newly hired assistant, Christopher Marion. A. Warrant Nos. 6 & 7 • Warrant No. 6 - $1,071,083.05. MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 6 in the amount of $1,071,083.05. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Boatel of Health items. • Warrant No. 7 - $12119,973.71 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 7 in the amount of $1,119,973.7 1. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. B. Licenses & Permits • Letter from The Flint Family Realty Trust offering the Selectmen the option to purchase Assessors Lot 98 Map 37 with attached recommendations from various Departments against purchasing the parcel MOTION: To send a letter stating there is no interest in purchasing the parcel at this time but we wouldn't refuse a gift. (Colella - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. • Request from Tremont Street residents to connect to the sewer using the Small Sewer Extension Policy to aid them in their funding Selectmen Pasquale stepped down ftbm the Boat d and left the t gout dur ittg this (AXIIssiori. William Williams, 'Town Manager, trade reference to a memorandum from Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, to the Town Manager, dated August 8, 1995, recommending the Selectmen approve the above request. Mr. Williams also recommended himself the Selectmen approve the request. Clerk Ronald suggested that the Selectmen discuss paving and street opening procedures and possibly establish a policy were betterment fees are paid by owners who do not tie into the sewer at the titre it is extended. Tliis will be a future workshop item. MOTION: To approve this sewer extension request on Tremont Street for House Nos. 143, 1467 151) 152, and 158. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. e Request of a Three- -Way Stop Sign for Dean Street at Spring Street TABLED • Request for Permission to close Riverwood Drive on September 3 for a Block Party from Leslie Mills MOTION: To approve. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Request for Permission to close Barnboard Road on August 26 for a Block Party from Kathryn Clapp MOTION: To approve. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Request from Linda IIooke, Stearns Avenue resident, for additional signage to be installed ,e.g. speed limit, children, etc. and recommendation from the Police Department for 30 MPH speed limit signs to be installed at the end of the street at the Town line and one -half way along the street, and for "Go Slow Children" signs to be installed. MOTION: To approve the "Go Slow Children" sign. (Colella - -Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Request from Jack Cleary, 7 Pattys Road, for speed limit signs with recommendation from the Police Department to install signs. MOTION: To approve the installation of the signs. (Ronald- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald requested a letter be sent to the Planning Board requesting a regulation requiring developers install signage be included in the Subdivision Rules and Regulations; Selectman Pasquale responded that he feels it should be dealt with on a one on one basis. 2. DPW Projects /Memorial Park Update Given by Dan Clifford, DPW Director William Williams, Town Manager, asked the Selectmen if they would consider setting aside funds at Town Meeting for improvements at. Selectman Pasquale stated that if an article is put on the warrant he would like to see prioritization of improvements first as well as commitments from business so the Town will know how much money needs to be spent. Clerk Ronald questioned where money for improvements would originate and stated that public safety projects should come first. Dan Clifford, DPW Director, gave an update on roadway projects. Mr. Clifford also stated that he submitted a request for grant money to reconstruct Route 106 from the Easton town line to Foxboro. 3. Town Manager Report At the request and recommendation of Dan Clifford, DPW Director, Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen's approval of the creation of a position "Assistant DPW Director" as well as a job description, attached to a memorandum from Dan Clifford, DPW Director, to Mr. Williams, dated August 4, 1995. Mr. Williams stated that the position will not be an additional job but will be assigned to an existing employee. MOTION: To approve the job description for Assistant DPW Director. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Licenses and Permits • VFW Change of Manager License Certificate MOTION: To sign. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Bonrbalinis License Certificate MOTION: To sign. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Correction to a Typo on Foxfield Taxi License No. SH -95 (The Selectnen signed the license.) 8. Questions & Comments Peter DeTrolio, Old Elm Street, addressed the Board of Selectmen requesting that the dB level for Great Woods be lowered. Clerk Ronald left the meeting during this portion of the meeting and returned for the Town Manager report. 9. Town Manager Report continued A. Mechanical Inspector Appointment Mr. Williams stated that he appointed William Madan to the position of Mechanical Inspector, effective last Monday. B. Purchase VrACr - L1,0-1 U - rntc The Selectmen discussed the necessity of extra options being purchased, e.g. AM/ FM radio and the cost of the truck being more than the amount allotted in the capital improvements plan, $25,000. MOTION: To approve the purchase order in the amount of $27,829 for the brush track. (Colella - Pasquale) (1 -3) Selectman Colella In Favor. FAILS. MOTION: To approve the purchase order less $235.00 (the cost of the radio). (Pasquale - Colella) WITHDRAWN by Pasquale. MOTION: To approve the purchase order in the amount of $27,594.00. (Pasquale- Colella) (3 -1) Clerk Ronald Opposed. PASSES. 10. Mansfield Body Shop Class II License Discussion Mansfield Body Shop's Class I1 license expired July 12, 1995. Norman Chartier, Mansfield Body Shop's owner, was notified that lie should either write the Selectmen a letter concerning the status of his license or attend this eveltillg's meeting during this time slot. Mr. Chartier did not respond to the Selectmen's request, via letter or attendance at this evening's meeting. MOTION: To send Mr. Chartier a letter stating that his license has expired and lie can no longer sell used cars. ( Fasquale- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. 11. Selectmen Old Business /New Business Clerk Ronald read a memorandum front the Cable Advisory Committee to the Selectmen recotumending the Selectmen approve the Cable License transfer from CVl to Time Warner Corporation. MOTION: To approve the transfer from Cable Vision Industries to Timer Warner based upon the criteria stated in the nienioranduui. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. (,Seleettnntl RTA711a1e Coats not present for this voted Selectman Colella requested that "Construction" signs from Capone Construction be removed from Chilson Avenue because the construction work has ended. Selectman Pasquale inquired about the status of I:md next to the downtown fire station. Chairman Royle referenced all invitation from the Pl:uwim, Board to a meeting oil September 27, 1995 to discuss the Fast Street traffic pattern. William Williams, Town Man;tger, su,,�esled Ile Seleclnnen put the East Street nnriiug oil hold because of thr bus) nieelin,, schedule ahead Willi a possible special "I'Owu ,\Metro,, in the fall. 5. Capital Plan Presentation Given by S & H and Allen Lieb Associates Architect Mark Barrett • Mark Barrett presented the Police Station plans to the Selectmen. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Barrett questions concerning the number of cells, dispatch area, provisions for Emergency Management, location of the detectives and Police Chief offices, ceiling height, and the possibility of construction of a second level in the future. o Don Walters presented plans for the new Town Hall to the Selectmen. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the location of a cable booth in the Selectmen's meeting room, number of employee parking spaces, buffer zone around the site, on -site fencing and lighting, card access into parking lot in the rear of property for employees only, use of Memorial Hall, window height on the first elevation, and width of driveway. • Don Walters presented revisions to the existing downtown fire station. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions about installation of an elevator and the location of the Fire Chief's office. • fastly, Roger Hoyt presented plans for afire station in the industrial park. Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the window material, cost of brick, vinyl siding upkeep cost, and the number of offices in the building. Chairman Royle thanked all of the architects for attending this evenings meeting and for giving presentations on the Town buildings. 6. Town Manager Report Continued A. CIF Bond Update William Williams, Town Manager, gave an update on CIF Debt projections referencing his memorandum to the Selectmen dated August 3, 1995. Mr. Williams also stated that the architects have stopped working on the school projects because of lack of funding in the amount of $239,000.00. Discussion among the Selectmen and MBC Chairman David Young followed concerning the October `94 Special Town Meeting vote and whether or not the current capital plan should be kept as is. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was reached that once the School Committee and Municipal Building Committee establish a plan, the Selectmen will help. '!'he Selectmen look as five minute bunk. 7. Branch Street Residential Compound Special Permit Fee Waiver Request Michael Trowbridge, applicant, was present. mr. Trowbridge requested the Selectmen waive it portion of the special permit filing fee, $7,160.70 for it residential compound. Mr. Trowbridge stated butt he is requesting the waiver because the amount of t(te filing fee is high because more open space is being included in the plan than what is required. Selectman Pasquale requested a letter from the Planning Board stating whether or uol Ilse residential compound fee is accurate. if there is an inequity, it should be ch:utged. MOTION: To grant it waiver of $7, 160.70 of the filing fee for Ibis residential compound special permit applic:diou. (Ronald- Colella) (3- 1) Selectmen Pasquale opposed. F ASSES. assistance in petitioning the State to lower the speed limit on Route 106 and asked Mr. Williams for his recommendation. Mr. Williams stated that he would be more than willing to write to the State but that there is a great deal of frustration in dealing with the issue. 12. Correspondence Resident Request from Deborah Lacorzza for permission to hold a block party on August 12 and close Deer Path Lane to traffic with attach approval of Police Chief O'Neill with signage and road horses MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Request from Janet Fasano that signage be placed on Bird Road to ask drivers to slow down with recommendation from Traffic Safety Officer Lawson MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Request for a Three -Way Stop Sign for Dean Street at Spring Street with attached negative recommendation from the Police Department MOTION: To support the denial of the stop sign request for Dean Street at Spring Street. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Royle suggested that alternatives be suggested in the future when negative recommendations are given on requests, such as the one above. Selectman Pasquale inquired about the date of the next IDC meeting, requested a tentative date for a Special Town Meeting be reserved with the Town Clerk, requested a list of town vehicles by department, and inquired about what is being done with surplus equipment. 13. Adjournment - 11:25 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Pasq a e- ona ) All in favor. PASSES. Cek's gnatcue DateofApploi�a1 AugMnihi