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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-6-1995BOARD OF SELECTMEN 95 SEP 25 Al--j I I : 01 MINUTES SEPTF,MBER 6, 1995 r s U PRESENT: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, Selectmen Colella and Pasquale William F. Williams, Town Manager The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant Nos. 10 & 11 MOTION: 't'o approve Warrant No. 10 in the amount of $877,213.15. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of fIealth items. MOTION: To approve Warrant No. I I in the amount of $1,381,382.77. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items and Selectman Colella abstained from Item No. 2075. B. Licenses and Permits e Application for a Parade Permit for August 9 MOTION: 't'o approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes • MOTION: To approve the minutes of August 9 with an amendment to fire 'Town Manager Report 913, Clerk Ronald was opposed to the third motion, not Selectman Colella, and the amount of money referenced in the Town Manager Report, 6A CIP Bond Update should be $239,000 not $900,000. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • MOTION: To approve the minutes of August 23 as written. (Pasquale - Colella) (3 -0 -1) Clerk Ronald abstained. PASSES. D. Correspondence ACTION: Resident Letter from ,lay Barrows, Orthodox Congregational Church, requesting a crosswalk be installed at the western corner of Union Street across West Street still uatderreview Letter to the Selectmen from Elba Saltzman, 28 Old Elm Street, requesting signs be posted on Old Elm Street stating "SLOW CHILDREN ", "BLIND DRIVEWAY ", and a speed limit sign still under no vic w State and Local Government Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Robert Gurek, School Business Manager, requesting a waiver of the fees charged the School Department for the annual application for certificate of inspection MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Letter to the Board of Selectmen from the New Bedford City Council requesting the Selectmen forward letters in support of a mandatory two year sentence for anyone carrying an illegal gun in the Commonwealth MOTION: To support a two -year mandatory sentence for anyone carrying illegal guns in the Commonwealth. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Letter front the Town of Foxborough to the Board of Selectmen requesting a representative be appointed to the Memorandum of Agreement task force for the AMTRAK Electrification project MOTION: To appoint Amos Robinson if he agrees. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Miscellaneous: Letter from Kathy Gray, Norton resident, to the Board of Selectmen requesting the Selectmen's support and help in coordinating a bike -a -thou in September MOTION: To support it by allow =ing them to go through the streets of Mansfield on that date. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Rodman Ride for Kids requesting permission to pass through Mansfield on September 23, 1995 MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER Resident: Letter fronn June and Douglas Wilson, Oakleaf Drive, to the Board of Selectmen concerning a complaint of loud music they filed on August 13. The Wilson's originally thought the loud noise was coming from Great Woods but it was actually from a house party. Letter from James Carabitses, Branch Street, requesting information on the Campo site. Assistant to the Town Managez, Chri8topbard4atron, msporrded to this inquest. Letter from Frank Goffredo, 256 Williams Street, requesting the Selectmen explore other options for the repair of the Williams Street bridge Board and Committee: Memo from the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen regarding sale of town -owned land, former Garden Street Town Manager and Staff Invitation to the Board of Selectmen from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, to a September 27 meeting to discuss East Street traffic options with attached sample solutions Miscellaneous: Letter from Theresa IIerring, Maynard, MA, concerning her experience while attending the Tom Petty concert 2. 8:00 PM - Board and Committee Interviews A. Boatel of Library 'trustees - One Vacancy /lanuary 1998 The following applicants were present for this interview: Chris Cormier Hayes, Joe Flynn, and Leonard Epstein. Each of the applicants introduced themselves and stated why they would like to be on Board of Library Trustees. Board of Selectmen Questions: The Selectmen asked each of the applicants questions concerning participation in Friends of the Library and computer networking experience. Selectman Colella nominated Chris Cornier IIayes, who received three votes, and Chairman Royle nominated Joe Flynn, who received one vote. B. Constable Michael Ferraro from Somerset was present and requested the Selectmen appoint him as a Constable in Mansfield. Chairman Royle noted the Police Chief's approval of Mr. Ferraro's application. Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Ferraro questions concerning his residency, office location, and availability. MOTION: To appoint Mr. Ferraro as a constable. (Pasquale - -Ronald) (3 -1) Selectman Colella Opposed. PASSES. C. Council on Aging - Two Vacancies 1997/1998 Although three persons applied to the Council on Aging, only one applicant was present for all interview this evening, Gretchen Elliott. Ms. Elliott introduced herself and explained why she would like to be appointed to the Council on Aging. Selectman Pasquale nominated Gretchen Elliott to serve on the Council on Aging, which received a unanimous vote of the Board in favor of the appointment. An interview time should be arranged for the other, two applicants who weir unable to attend this evening's interview. *5 A4inutc Bl VA - 3. Town Manager Report A. Foxborough Intermunieipal Agreement Robert Swanson, Town Engineer, was present for this discussion. Mr. Swanson explained the agreement to the Selectmen stating that it is almost identical to the agreement with Norton. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning enforcement responsibility, length of the agreement, cost of additional capacity being based upon 1985 data, and the reason why the agreement was rewritten. Mr. Williams, Town Manager, stated the reason the agreement was rewritten was to comply with EPA requirements. Mis of eerment wi/I Ge discussed frrrhter at next week's woi kshop. B. Ash Property Mr. Swanson stated the Town received a low bid in the amount of $222,459.05 from Anchor Contracting, Inc. for construction of wells "and other appurtenances required for testing scheduled for this fall." MOTION: To accept the bid for Anchor Contracting of Weymouth for construction of wells and required testing at the Ash Property. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Water Department Update e Water Conservation Update Dave Archard, Assistant DPW Director, gave an update on the Water Conservation Plan and asked that it be extended. MOTION: To extend the mandatory water conservation ban until September 21, 1995. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. At this time there was a brief discussion concerning penalties for violating the ban. e Foolish Hill Water Main Relay Design Contract Mr. Archard requested the design contract be awarded to Tata and Howard not to exceed $427310.00. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. L Misc. Water Department Project Update r. Archard gave an update on the status of the following projects: Well Operation and Maintenance Analysis, Baekflow Prevention Program, KOH Start --Up at Cate Springs and Witch Pond, and the Leak Detection Program while referencing a memorandum from him to Town Manager William Williams, dated August 30, 1995. LDPW Projects Update r. Archard gave updates on the following DPW projects: Otis Street sidewalk construction, Route 106 sidewalk construction, Plymouth Street sewer project, and Plymouth Street fields progress. The Selectmen asked questions concerning extending the Otis Street sidewalk to Gilbert Street, sidewalk installation schedule, status of the Elks sewer, and where the Route 106 sidewalk will be. Mr. Williams, 'Town Manager, complimented David Archard on his promotion to Assistant DPW Director and for the great job he has done. 4. 9:35 PM Conley Dog Complaint Public Hearing Present for the public hearing were Mr. and Mrs. Barrientos, complainants, and Mr. and Mrs. Conley, dog owners. Clerk Ronald read the notice of the hearing that was mailed to the parties involved. Chairman Royle made note of the report filed by the Barrientos and the Animal Control Officer. Mrs. Barrientos read a statement to the Selectmen stating the chronology of events which led up to her filing the complaint. Mr. and Mrs. Conley responded to some of the comments made by Mrs. Barrientos, specifically about care of their animal while they were away, about their dog getting into the Barrientos trash, and their dog being loose. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Chairman Royle stated she is concerned about the dog being leashed and going after the Barrientos'trash. Selectman Pasquale inquired about the dog barking and whether or not the Conley's let the dog run loose. Selectman Colella stated that lie would like to have the 't'own's Dog Officer check on the Conley's animal for the next thirty days and report back to the Selectmen once a week. Selectman Colella stated that lie would also like the dog to be leashed. If the Dog Officer reports back that the animal has not been leashed, the Selectmen will have to take action. Clerk Ronald questioned why the complaint is before the Board. *9:50 PM Jeff Collins, Animal Control Officer, entered the meeting at this time The Selectmen asked Mr. Collins if lie considers the animal vicious or a nuisance. Mr. Collins stated that all he could suggest is that the dog be kept on a leash at all times. Chairman Royle informed Mr. Collins that Selectman Colella requested the situation be monitored by him for thirty days and that lie report back to the Selectmen on a weekly basis. Chairman Royle closed the public hearing at 10:00 PM. 5. 'Town Manager Report A. Capital Plan Financing options Mr. Williams reminded the Selectmen that a meeting will be held on September 11 to discuss proposed financial articles for the Special 'town Meeting. Mr. Williams also asked the Selectmen if they would be in agreement with holding the Special Town Meeting on October 16. MOTION: To have a Special Town Meeting on October 16 at 7:30 PM at Mansfield High School. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Ronald suggested that the Special Town Meeting not be televised to try to get a better attendance. This will be discussed at next week's workshop. Mr. Williams informed the Selectmen of a notification the Town received from the Department of Revenue certifying the amount of "free cash" for the Town of Mansfield is $17980,280. Mr. Williams explained what "free cash" is stated that he will have a report from the Town Accountant soon. Selectman Pasquale suggested any requests relative to free cash should be screened through the Town Manager first then brought to the Selectmen at their work session. B. South Main Street Land Acquisition Mr. Williams stated that Mrs. Maloon owns land near the Park Row School and would be willing to offer to sell it to the Town. The land may improve off - street parking. 6. Selectmen A. Old Business ® Clerk Ronald referenced an article that appeared in the newspaper regarding the MBTA commuter parking area. Mr. Williams stated that Ire had a conversation with Geoff Slater of the ABTA. Mr. Slater stated that a second RFP will be going out in late September. Mr. Williams also asked if the Selectmen would like to talk to Mr. Slater and Mr. Ditehnran, Cleveland Twist property representative, about expanding commuter parking in the downtown area. Two of the Selectmen, Chairman Royle and Selectman Pasquale, were in favor of talking with Mr. Slater and Mr. Ditchnran about expanding downtown commuter parking and two Selectmen were opposed, Clerk Ronald and Selectmen Colella. 77us will be discussed with Selectmen Robinson at next week's workshop. o Selectman Colella stated that the Capone "Construction" signs still have not been removed from Chilson Avenue and requested that they be removed. William Williams, Town Manager, responded that they cannot be removed until the State does a final inspection. o Chairman Royle informed the Selectmen that continents received from Department Heads on a Class II license application for 390 West Street from Transport International Pool (TIP) have been forwarded to TIP. Chairman Royle also stated that Marianne Macdonald, Gilbert Street resident, submitted a letter this evening expressing interest in serving on the Amtrak Electrification Project Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) task force. MOTION: 'to appoint Marianne Macdonald to the MOA. (Ronald - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Lastly, Chairman Royle stated that Lou Amoruso, Cable Access Board of Directors, will be attending the September 20 Selectmen's meeting to give an update on the Cable Access Board and will also be introducing John Caron, Cable Program Manager, to the Selectmen. B. New Business O Selectman Pasquale made referenced to a memorandum from the Planning Board to Mr. Williams concerning responsibility of Serena Allen Way street lighting costs. Mr. Williams responded that lie received an opinion from Town Counsel which stated that because the Town recovered the subdivision bond for Serena Allen Way it is the Town's responsibility. MOTION: To pay the bills for the street lights and accept responsibility of the street lighting. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Next, Selectman Pasquale inquired about the status of Memorial Park improvements and requested definitive numbers be prepared for Town Meeting. Finally, Seleehnan Pasquale stated that Player's Choice is celebrating their first anniversary this year. MOTION: To send a letter of congratulations to Player's Choice on their first year anniversary. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Royle asked whether or not the Selectmen would like their September 13 workshop televised and what time they would like to begin the workshop. Clerk Ronald suggested the Planning Board be televised rather than the Selectmen that evening, if they would like to be. A consensus of the Selectmen was in favor of beginning the workshop at 7:00 PM. 7. Adjournment - 10:55 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. er 'sue nature Date of Approval