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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-13-1996BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 1996 96 DEC 20 AN If: D7 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella, Pasquale_„ aud-` Iit- .,Iii` I(L�J Robinson !i`1SS .CiIUflEiTS Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order allegiance. • Warrant No. 21 $1,972,270.64 MOTION: So moved. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of PASSES. Clerk Mahana noted that he did not review vouchers today or yesterday because there was not enough time today and they were not available yesterday. • Licenses and Permits Maxmillians, 214 North Main Street, Weekdays License MOTION: Move that we grant the license. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor Application for a Live Entertainment PASSES. Common Victualler License Renewals for 1997 1 -97 Regent Cafe Inc., 394 -396 No. Main Street 3 -97 Bernard M. Camiel d/b /a Bernies Ltd., 14 South Main Street 7 -97 Mansfield House of Pizza Inc., 175 No. Main Street 9 -97 Willowdale Golf Course Inc., 54 Willow Sheet 10 -97 Bombalinis Inc., 54 -56 Pratt Street 14 -97 The Fresh Catch Inc., 30 Chauncy Street 15 -97 F & W Inc. d/b /a Dubs Discount Liquors, 30 Chauncy Sheet 18 -97 Thomas Bissen d/b /a Stefanos Pizza and Sub Shop, 30 Chauncy Sheet 19 -97 The Bagel Train Corp., 350 North Main Street 22 -97 Augat Inc. d/b /a Mariott Corp., 89 Forbes Boulevard 29 -97 Spiezio Enterprises Inc. d/b /a Geno's Restaurant, 407 -409 North Main Sheet 34 -97 William Sakillares d/b /a Village Pizza, 365 No. Maur Street MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. • Correspondence Action: State and Local Government Letter from the State Reclamation and Mosquito Control Board requesting any comments on the re- appointment of Arthur Tobin to the Commission, or nominations for another candidate by November 26 Miscellaneous Letter from Viola Homan, Trustee, Trader Realty Trust, requesting water service for Lot 16 Tara Estates Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager, referenced a memorandum fi•om Assistant DPW Director, John Buckley, dated November 13, and a letter from Attorney Mangiaratti to Attorney Cerone in which it is recommended that the developer either install a well or fornially apply to the Planning Board for a field change to provide water for the lot. MOTION: So moved to deny. (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Other: Resident Letter from the Monett Family, 226 Willow Street, requesting the North Main Sheet parking lot be dedicated to Doug Titus Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 8 - Lease Agreement with Donald Zecher Fire Chief Sliney was present to answer any questions. MOTION: So moved to support the $1400. (Robinson- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale stated that he thought fiords had been budgeted specifically for the lease. Chairman Madan asked if the fiords could be taken from any other expense item and requested backup on additional unforeseen budget expenses referenced by the Fire Chief this evening. Plymouth Street Fire Station Dedication Fire Chief Sliney stated that he was approached by the grandson of the late Cyril Bellevance who requested the Plymouth Sheet Fire Station be dedicated to his grandfather. Fire Chief Sliney gave a brief history of Mr. Bellevance and stated that Cyril's grandson will cover the cost of a memorial stone and the cost to engrave it. MOTION: So moved that we dedicate the West Mansfield Fire Station in memory of Cyril Bellevance. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck Chief Sliney gave an update on the Fire Department aerial ladder buck. Structural engineers are conducting tests on ground ladders and will hopefully have a repot on the tests tomorrow. The ladder hock is 99% complete. Chief Sliney will be flying to Viriginia next Tuesday to witness the inspection, and it is hoped that the hock will be ( back in Mansfield the first week in December. Board of Selectmen Questions Members of the Board of Selectmen questioned the need for the ground ladder tests since the tester has already stated that they will not pass, whether or not the ladders could be used for another department in town such as DPW, why the testing cost is so high, and why the Fire Chief has to fly to Virginia to witness the certification tests. MOTION: Not to do the ground test. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Holiday Fire Safety Precautions Clerk Mahana asked Fire Chief Sliney for advice on safely keeping live Christmas trees and requested his tips be placed on cable. 2. Questions and Comments Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, inquired about correspondence the Selectmen received last week from the Town Accountant concerning the School Department Pay/Ride System Revolving Account and requested a copy of it. Chairman Madan stated that a request was received from Dr. Nicoletti to be placed on the Selectmen's agenda regarding the revolving account and suggested the discussion be scheduled. Peter DeTrolio, Elm Street, stated that he asked a couple of weeks ago if the right hand side of the Park Row would be painted and if a new roof would be installed on the building. Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager, stated that he is still awaiting a response from the Municipal Building Committee on the issue. Chairman Madan mentioned the following: "Mansfield" games are still on sale for $1495; Mansfield Afghan orders are accepted at the Library; donations for toddler playground equipment may be made out to the Mansfield Recreation Department; and the Toys for Tots program will begin November 26. Chairman Madan also stated that he received a call fi•om the Social Service Department last week notifying him of an elderly couple with a leaky roof and limited finances. When Chairman Madan spoke to a local developer, Dennis Baker, about the problem, Mr. Baker got together with other businesses in town such as National Lumber, Patriot Tool, and Jim Murphy of Sunset Builders and constructed a new roof for the couple. 3. Minutes of November 6, 1996 MOTION: So moved to approve the minutes of November 6. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 7 - Planning Department - $1800 - Master Plan Secretarial Services Chairman Madan noted that the Master Plan Advisory Committee does not have a budget, which is why the request is coming from the Planning Board. MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Town Manager Report • Rails to Trails Mr. Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager, stated that the Rails to Trails Conversion Committee is in full swing and all interested persons should contact Ms. Fish, Recreation Director, at 261 -7384. e Flag Donation Assistant to the Town Manager, Christopher Marion, noted that a flag was donated to the Town by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Davison. The flag is being flown at the Library. MOTION: To send a thank you letter to Mr. and Mrs. Davison for their donation of the flag. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor PASSES. 6. Selectmen A. Old Business • North Main Street Parking Lot Selectman Colella suggested the "compact cars only" signs be taken down from the new North Main Sheet parking lot because larger cars have been parking in the spaces with no problem. Selectman Colella requested the Town Engineer review the issue. MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Morrow and Noonan Street Selectman Colella stated that the property owner of 7 Noonan Street told him that a hole was left in the shoulder of Noonan Sheet following construction and that it looks as if water will flow onto her sidewalk and into driveway. Selectman Colella requested the hole be filled with gravel. Mr. Marion responded that the Town Engineer requested all residents concerns regarding the construction activity on these streets be forwarded to him and that any residents with concerns contact him. • Senior Leaf Pick Up Selectman Colella inquired about DPW leaf pick up this fall. Assistant Town Manager, Christopher Marion, responded that seniors should contact the Council on Aging to be placed on the schedule. • Wastewater Treatment Plant Mileage Reimbursement Clerk Mahana asked if Mr. Marion received a response to his earlier inquiry why an employee used his own vehicle to travel to a conference rather than using a Wastewater Treatment Plant vehicle. Mr. Marion responded that the employee did not feel it was appropriate to tie up a town vehicle for the whole day, however, he will send out a memo suggesting motor pool vehicles be used in the future for similar circumstances. e Out of Town Purchases Clerk Mahana asked if a response had been received to his inquiry why loam was purchased out of town, to which, Ivh•. Marion responded. • Reimbursement of License for Assistant DPW Director Clerk Mahana stated that the Town approved payment of a license fee for John Buckley, Assistant DPW Director, and he recently found out that the fee was for a builders license. Clerk Mahana asked why the Town should pay for the license when Mr. Buckley works for the Water Department. • Property at the Corner of Fulton Street and Rumford Avenue Selectman Colella inquired about the status of a resident's request for completion of the sidewalk at the corner of Fulton Street and Rumford Avenue. Mr. Marion responded that the DPW Director will be completing the sidewalk during the 1997 construction season . Selectman Colella asked why the work could not be done now. • West Street Construction Update Selectman Pasquale asked if the Town had received an update from the State on West Street Construction. B. New Business • 1730 West Street Selectman Colella stated that residents of 1730 West Street have an emergency because their boiler is failing. The residents would like to convert to gas heat, but West Sheet was recently paved and cannot be cut into for a couple of years. Selectman Colella read a letter from the homeowners to the Selectmen explaining their circumstances. Clerk ( Mahana asked if there would be a need to tear up the street if the homeowners maintained their oil heating system. Chairman Madan stated that he would not vote on this issue because he has an oil business in town. MOTION: That this is an extreme emergency and that we give them permission to contact the gas company. If they have to dig up the sheet, they have to dig up the street. (Colella - WITHDRAWN) MOTION: So moved to contact the DPW Director to see if he can resolve the problem. (Colella - Mahana) (4 -0 -1) Chairman Madan abstained. PASSES. o Dig Safe Voucher Clerk Mahana questioned a Dig Safe voucher for $338 on last week's warrant and asked why the Department of Public Works is not a part of Dig Safe if the Light Department is. • Stipends Clerk Mahana stated that he would like the Selectmen to consider taking a position on stipends and that he does not feel they are necessary nor should they be a part of any contract. Chairman Madan responded that there may be some employees who receive stipends for "wearing a different hat" other than their primary position. • Sick Leave Buy Back Clerk Mahana objected to the sick leave policy that has been utilized by the Town and suggested review of a policy similar to the State's sick leave buy back program. Selectman Pasquale stated that he would support a motion to look at buy back policy and questioned funding for buy back, the current policy, and union involvement establishing the policy. Clerk Mahana requested the Assistant to the Town Manager review the State buy back program and request a copy of their rules and procedures. MOTION: To look at buyback policies for all personnel (fact finding). (Mahana- Pasquale)AII in favor. PASSES. 7. 8:30 Sunday Package Store Openings during the Holidays Clerk Mahana read the notice of public hearing followed by the list of package stores requesting to participate: Bristol Liquors, Dias West Mansfield Variety, Dub's Discount Liquors, Mansfield's Variety & Deli, Rum Runner Wine & Spirits, The Store, Tedeschi Food Shop, and Villa Liquors. Public Comments: Peter DeTrolio, Rumrunner Wine & Spirits owner, stated that the Sunday openings is a great help to package store owners because it takes some of the burden off by spreading out business over an extra day. Paul Kearns, Manager, Tedeschi Food Shop, requested the closing time be extended to I Ipm rather than the required l Opm instituted last year. MOTION: So moved to close the public hearing at 8:40 PM. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: That we allow the stores to be open on Sundays from November 24 to December 29, from no earlier than 12 Noon to no later than 11PM. (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. 8. New Business continued • Compensatory Time Clerk Mahana stated that he feels compensatory time has been abused and requested that a policy be set that it be taken within two weeks of being earned, and that it not be reimbursable upon employee departure. Telephone Bills Clerk Mahana stated that the DPW Director unformed him that all Town's telephone bills are paid by DPW and that he recommends each Department be billed individually. • Employee Contracts Clerk Mahana requested copies of all employee contracts or agreements. Selectman Pasquale responded that Clerk Mahana may be able to view the personnel files but that he is not sure he can have copies of the agreements since they are part of personnel files. Assistant to the Town Manager, Christopher Marion, will look into the request. ® Cable Access Audit Clerk Mahana stated that he, Chairman Madan, and Cable Access President Lou Arnoruso agreed on the 2 years of cable access records to be audited a couple of weeks ago but that he has not received an update since. Clerk Mahana requested Mr. Marion call Mr. Amoroso requesting an update or that he contact Attorney Mangiafatti and request he get involved. Selectmen Pasquale and Robinson asked which dates were chosen to be audited. Clerk Mahana responded that he did not want to disclose the information publicly because he feels it is confidential. Selectman Pasquale took exception to clerk Mahana's response. MOTION: That this Board ask for the dates that were recommended to Cable Access. (Pasquale- Chairman Madan ruled the motion out of order.) Chairman Madan stated that he would not release the dates publicly until he has consulted with Town Counsel. Industrial Park Businesses Clerk Mahana asked if Selectman Pasquale ever met with two companies in the industrial park who are in the process of moving out of Mansfield. Selectman Pasquale responded that a meeting is scheduled for Thursday afternoon at 3:30 PM. 9. Adjournment 8:55 PM MOTION: To adjourn (Robinson - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Dale of Approval