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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 9-27-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES 95 OCT 23 Ali 1 9: 02 SEPTEMBER 27, 1995 „ crvi_V Lb PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella & *Robiiisorh�= i i'ti TT5 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 14 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 14 in the amount of $1,981,163.71. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Royle abstained from all Board of Health issues. B. Licenses & Permits • Application for a Hackney Carriage License for Vehicle No. 24 from Foxfield Taxi MOTION: To approve the hackney carriage license for Foxfield Taxi. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. • Application for a two -day common victualler license for Stop & Shop for September 30 and October 1, 1995 MOTION: To approve the two -day common vicutaller license. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. • Request for a parade permit from the VFW for Saturday, November 11, 1995 MOTION: To approve the permit. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Application for a Class II License from Transport International Pool Chairman Royle informed Mr. Clernmey, representing TIP, that the application would be acted on at next week's meeting when a full Board is present. Chairman Royle requested that the Selectmen's Secretary check with Inspector of Buildings to see that he has reviewed the site plan submitted this date and that it is in order. C. Minutes MOTION: To approve the minutes of September 13, 1995. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. D. Correspondence ACTION Resident Letter from Douglas Annino, Tremont Street resident, requesting the cost of the Tremont Street Sewer Project be divided nine ways rather than the four ways it is presently split A report has been requested frorn Town Counsel on this request. Board and Committee Letter of Resignation from Diane White from the Board of Health MOTION: To accept letter of resignation from Dianne White. (Colella- Ronald) (2 -0 -1) Chairman Royle abstained. PASSES. Memo from the Municipal Building Committee requesting input on installation of a well for the East Street Jordan/Jackson School Complex OTHER Town Manager & Staff Weekly Report fiom Jeff Collins, Humane Officer, on Barrientos /Conley Dog Complaint Memo from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, regarding East Street traffic options Board and Committee Memo from the Planning Board regarding the Williams Sheet Bridge Selectman Colella suggested the Selectmen conduct a public hearing to find out what the Townspeople world like done with the Williams Street bridge project. Selectman Colella also suggested a State representative be invited to the public hearing. Memo fiom the Planning Board regarding Acquisition of the Scott/Goyea Land State and Local Government Letter from Jane Tewksbury, Legal Counsel to the Attorney General, stating in the last six months Great Woods was named four times for serving alcohol to persons who pled guilty or were convicted of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquors 2. Questions & Comments Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, suggested that the license routing slips be given to license applicants with their application. Mr. Clemmey also suggested that the Town have an independent appraisal done on property located on Oak Sheet. An article is proposed for the Special Town Meeting warrant to consider purchasing the property. 3. Town Manager Report A. Special Town Meeting Motions & Warrant Open/Close Dates • Mr. Williams asked the Selectmen if they received a letter dated September 19 listing the latest School articles. • Mr. Williams also stated that a letter has been sent to the Attorney General concerning the School Department Special Town Meeting article regarding moneys for the School buildings project. A response has not been received yet. • Next, Mr. Williams began a discussion concerning funding for improvements to Memorial Park and the East Sheet and Plymouth Sheet Recreational Fields, by referencing construction estimates in a memorandum from Dan Clifford, DPW Director, to Mr. Williams, dated September 27, 1995. *8:15 PM Selectman Robinson entered the meeting. Mr. Robinson had been at the Planning Board meeting participating in a discussion concerning East Sheet traffic options. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of discussing the recreational fields project funding next week with the Finance Committee, a School Committee Representative, DPW Director, a Recreation Commission Representative, and Ed Tartufo. • Mr. Williams asked the Selectmen if the sale of the four Balcom Sheet lots should be included on the Special Town Meeting agenda. Chairman Royle and Clerk Ronald were in favor of including the sale of the lots in the Special Town Meeting warrant. • Next, Mr. Williams asked if the Special Town Meeting will be entertaining street acceptances. A consensus of the Board was not in favor of including sheet acceptances on the warrant. B. DPW Projects Update Next, updates were given on the KOH, Ash Well property, and the Leak Detection projects. C. SERSG Report Mr. Williams gave an update on the Southeast Regional Services Group, stating that the collaborative is showing an overage of $95,000 for the preceding fiscal year. D. Acquisition of Land next to the Park Row School Chairman Royle asked Mr. Williams if any thought had been given to purchasing land next to the Park Row School. Mr. Williams responded that it is still under consideration. E. Sewer Capacity Update Mr. Williams informed the Selectmen that his Assistant, Christopher Marion, is working on sewer policy regulations. Mr. Williams also stated that he has provided the Board with a copy of a letter from David Madigan of Set Point Paper regarding sewer capacity. Mr. Williams requested the Selectmen review Mr. Madigan's request. F. Drug & Alcohol Policy Mr. Williams stated that a draft drug and alcohol policy has been given to the Selectmen and has been circulated to the affected labor units. Selectnan Robinson suggested the drug and alcohol polices for all employees be linked together. Lastly, Mr. Williams cormnended Fire Chief Edward Sliney, and Assistant to the Town Manager, Christopher Marion, on the great job they did in his absence. 3. Board of Selectmen A. Old Business • Municipal Building Committee Appointments MOTION: To extend the terms of Mr. William Antoine and Mr. Young from January 1, 1996, to January 1, 1997, and January 1, 1998, respectively, so that only one term will expire January 1, 1996 on the Municipal Building Committee. (Robinson - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. • AMTRAK (MOA) Task Force Representative Chairman Royle asked if any of the Selectmen would be interested in serving on the AMTRAK Memorandum of Agreement Task Force because Selectman Robinson will be unable to. Selectman Colella volunteered to serve on the task force along with Gilbert Sheet resident Marianne Macdonald. License Fee Payment Procedure MOTION: To require payment of the license fee at the time of application, payments for new licenses should be held until the license is granted and payments for renewals should be deposited upon receipt. (Ronald- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Cable Reception Clefk Ronald stated that cable reception should be fixed by Thursday at 11:00 AM. • Fee Schedule Chairman Royle suggested that the license fee schedule be discussed sometime in the near future. • YMCA Road Race Police Chief Arthur O'Neill made a positive recommendation on a request for permission to hold YMCA Road Race in Mansfield on November 4. MOTION: To support the Police Chief's recommendation for a YMCA road race. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • East Street Traffic Pattern Meeting with the Planning Board Selectman Robinson summarized his meeting with the Planning Board earlier this evening regarding East Sheet traffic patterns. During the meeting, the Planning Board requested the Selectmen petition the state to make East Sheet a 30 MPH roadway in the area of the schools. Mr. Williams responded that the would talk to the Police Chief about the request. • Bi- Monthly Board and Committee Meeting Format Chairman Royle suggested that the Selectmen try grouping Boards and Committee who work together for the bi- monthly meetings. Clerk Ronald suggested it may be easier for the Selectmen to visit some of the Boards' and Committees' meetings. e Health Fair Mr. Williams reminded the Selectmen that a Health Fair will be held at the High School cafeteria on November 4. • Tootsie Drive Chairman Royle noted that the Knights of Columbus will be holding their annual "Tootsie Drive" fi•om October 5 -9. 4. Adjournment - 9 :20 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Ronald- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Cle'k's: fgnahi e Dale of Approval