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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-20-1996I i BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES November 20, 1996 -t; J - iLLD 96 DEC 20 AM H: 57 � iii, -1 j PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selecfrineri ��feili�u TS Pasquale William F. Williams, Town Manager Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 22 - $1,050576.84 MOTION: So moved. (Malrana- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items and requested a repair shop invoice for the Electric Department be withheld for discussion, as it is over $1,000 and approval was not sought from the Light Commissioners. B. Licenses and Permits Petition to change the pledge of the liquor license for LaDonna Corporation from Shawmut Bank of Boston to Norwood Cooperative Bank because of refinancing. MOTION: So moved to approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Application for a change of manager for the Regent Cafe fiom Anthony Pascucci to William Pascucci MOTION: So moved. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes Minutes of October 30, 1996 MOTION: So moved. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor PASSES. • Executive Session Minutes of September 4, 1996 and October 23, 1996 MOTION: So moved to approve but not release due to ongoing litigation and. /or negotiations. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES MOTION: To reconsider the vote on the change of manager for Regent Cafe. (Colella - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES MOTION: So moved to approve the license change of manager for Regent Cafe. (Pasquale- Mahana) (3- 0- 1)Selectman Colella abstained. PASSES. D. Correspondence Resident Letter from Stephen G. Moore, 14 Court Sheet, requesting payment in the amount of $120 for jury duty set-vice while in the Town's employ this past summer Mr. Williams, Town Manager, stated that the Town Accountant thought Mr. Moore could be paid our of the reserve fund, which is why it was requested. MOTION: So moved that we ask for a reserve fund transfer for $120 for jury duty. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Letter fiom Mary Cinelli, 7 Village Road, requesting additional polling locations be utilized during future elections. Clerk Mahana read the letter aloud. MOTION: To refer to the Town Clerk. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Boards and Committees Invitation from the Municipal Building Committee to attend the Robinson School groundbreaking on Saturday, November 23, 1996, at LOAM Selectman Pasquale will tfy to attend the ceremony. State and Local Government Letter from Joan F. Sozio, Chairperson, Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners, concerning Zone II re- delineation for Foxborough's Witch Pond Wells MOTION: That we forward to the Planning Board for their recommendation (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Mass Department of Revenue concerning Mansfield's Chapter 90 Bond Issue Apportionments Miscellaneous Letter from John DeStefano, Nynex Regional Director of Public Affairs, concerning their new initiative "EdLink Awards" MOTION: To forward to the School Department. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. 2. Discussion with Jay Barrows concerning Santa's visit from December 7 -14. Jay Barrows gave the Selectmen an update on Santa's visit to Mansfield, reviewed festivities during his stay, and invited the Selectmen to participate. Mr. Barrows also requested approval of a parade permit on December 7 to welcome Santa to Mansfield. MOTION: To approve the parade permit for December 7 beginning at 10 am. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Mr. Barrows thanked Chairman Madan for sponsorship on behalf of his company, United Oil, of a bammer announcing the downtown holiday events. 3. Questions and Comments Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, thanked the Selectmen for providing him a memo fiom Bob Gurek, School Business Manager, concerning the School Department's pay/ride account. Mr. Devine presented his observations of Mr. Gurek's memorandum in written form, dated November 20, and also in oral form. Clerk Mahana suggested Mr. Devine presented his concerns to the School Department because it would be a function of the School Committee. MOTION: That Mr. Devine's letter be forwarded to the Town Accountant, Town Clerk, and Town Counsel for review and also to Bob Gurek, School Business Manager, and the School Committee for their comments before any motion is acted on. The Town Manager or Assistant to the Town Manager should act as the central contact person. (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Town Manager Report Ash Property Case Mr. Williams reviewed a letter from Joseph Dalton, dated November 20, 1996, in which Mr. Dalton has suggested the Town retain the services of Martin Coleman, a real estate appraiser and expert with such cases "to offer evidence to rebut the conclusion of value set forth by the Ash's expert." Attorney Dalton expects Mr. Coleman's fee to be in the vicinity of $40,000 to $50,000. MOTION: So moved to approve. (Pasquale - Colella) (3 -0 -1) Clerk Mahana abstained. PASSES. Licenses and Permits • Sunday Package Store Opening Licenses Approved Last Week MOTION: To sign the licenses. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • 1997 License Renewals Common Victualler Licenses 8 -97 Bristol Elder Set-vices Nutrition Program (Council on Aging), 255 Hope Street 9 -97 Willowdale Golf Course Inc., 54 Willow Sheet 11 -97 Associated Vending of Mansfield - Railroad Station, Crocker Sheet 17 -97 Teixeira's Donuts of Mansfield, 221 No. Main Street 20 -97 VFW No. 3264, 88 Chilson Avenue 23 -97 LaDonna Inc., 131 Copeland Drive MOTION: To approve all the common victualler licenses as mentioned. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Automatic Amusement Device 2 -97 VFW #3264, 88 Chilson Avenue MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES Lodging House Licenses 1 -97 SME Realty Trust, dba Ye Old Barn, 17 Fulton Place MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Live Entertainment Weekdays 3LW -97 LaDonna Inc., 131 Copeland Drive MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Open Air Parking Facility Licenses Nancy McNeeley, 888 South Main Sheet, 75 Spaces MOTION: So moved. (Mahana- Colella) Selectman Pasquale stated in the past there was a sense of the Board that there would be a review of satellite parking lots in the Great Woods area and asked the Selectmen if they would like to revisit the issue. Selectman Pasquale also stated that if satellite parking areas are going to be reviewed, this license should not be renewed at this time, and that he would like to bring it up for review. Selectman Pasquale requested the Fire and Police Department's recormnendations and suggested all parties involved be invited to the workshop. MOTION: To table. (Pasquale- Maliana) (3 -0 -1) Colella opposed. PASSES Weekday Music Machine 1MM -97 Regent Cafe Inc. , 394 -396 No. Main Sheet 2MM -97 Thomas Bissen d/b /a Stefanos Pizza and Sub Shop Inc., 30 Chauncy Sheet 3MM -97 Spiezio Enterprises Inc. d/b /a Geno's Restaurant, 407 -409 No. Main Street 4MM -97 Bombalims Inc., 54 -56 Pratt Sheet MOTION: So moved. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Colella abstained on the vote of renewal for Regent Cafe. • Drainlayers License Application for J. Fiske Construction Inc. Memo from Town Engineer Lee Azinheira to Town Manager recommending approval of the drainlayers application of J. Fiske Co. MOTION: So moved to approve. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 6. 8:30 PM Board and Committee Interviews o Animal Welfare Committee - One Applicant - Two Vacancies Dick Davenport, the only applicant, was present to interview. Mr. Davenport gave a brief background of himself and stated that he has been working as a volunteer at the shelter. Board of Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning a proposed "Kitty City" whether or not all cats are neutered or spade, and relocating the animal shelter near Mansfield Green. MOTION: So moved to appoint Richard Davenport. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. • Chairman Madan announced extended deadlines for various Boards and Committees. MOTION: So moved to extend the dates for application to committees as recommended by the Chairman. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • 8:40 PM Airport Commission Kenneth Torman, Bradford Wills, Olivier Kozlowski were present for the interview. Each of the applicants introduced themselves to the Board. Board Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions such as whether or not the Airport is planning on expanding, if Mansfield has a control tower, the largest aircraft capable of landing at the airport, what the applicants would like to work on if appointed, and the parking area in front of the airport. MOTION: To reappoint Mr. Torman and Mr. Wills. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • 8 :55 PM Board of Assessors Al Turinese, the only applicant, was present to interview. Mi•. Turinese introduced himself to the Board and reviewed the increases in his taxes over the years. MOTION: To appoint Mr. Turinese for a three year term. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 0 9:00 PM Conservation Commission Chris Boyer, James Burke, William Ottaviani, and Olivier Kozlowksi were present to interview for two positions on the Conservation Commission. Board of Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked the applicants questions concerning their concept of conservation, what they would you like to accomplish if appointed, and availability for Saturday morning sitewalks. Christopher Boyer and James Burke received two votes for reappointment from Chairman Madan and Selectman Pasquale. Bill Ottaviani received two votes for appointment from Selectman Colella and Clerk Mahana. MOTION: To table until next meeting. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 6. Selectmen A. Old Business Selectman Pasquale inquired about the status of a fesidents request for permission to cut into West Sheet for a gas connection. Selectman Pasquale suggested Fruit Street repairs be reviewed and asked which dates were chosen for the Cable Audit; 1989 and 1991 were the years chosen for the audit. Selectman Colella asked if 2" cuts at the end of driveways at the following addresses had been repaired: 11 Curtin Street, 80 Charles Sheet, 29 Hope Sheet, and 7 Noonan Street. Clerk Mahana requested the Town Manager make a determination of whether or not the Town should be reimbursed by the Assistant DPW Director for a constriction license exam fee the Town paid for him a couple of weeks ago. B. New Business Clerk Mahana requested the Town Manager review the need for installation of a traffic light at intersection of School Sheet and Plymouth Sheet, as he requested in April 1996. Clerk Mahana questioned several vouchers on this week's warrant: an Electric Department repair shop invoice, Fire Department Advantage Appliance invoice, Belmont Springs invoices, and invoices for coffee, tea, sugar, and coffee filters. Clerk Mahana stated that he does not feel DPW should be paying all of the Department's phone bills and suggested each Department should be accountable for their telephone use. Clerk Mahana asked why and how Sharon Estates was hooked into Foxboro's agreement with Mansfield for sewer, requested a copy of the agreement between Foxboro and Mansfield, and suggested a Mansfield employee take Foxboro's sewer meter reading. Clerk Mahana asked the Town Manager to explain the reasoning he used when he granted vacation time to Department Heads. Clerk Mahana also suggested limiting comp time accrual to no more than 16 hours and placing no cash value on it. Mr. Williams will review Clerk Mahana questions /suggestions and will provide recommendations for inclusion in the Personnel Policy. Clerk Mahana suggested a statement be included in all union contracts in case a situtation should arise where Town Meeting does not fund the salary percent increase reflected in the contracts. Selectman Colella requested $2,000 be donated from the Electric Department gift account to fuel assistance. MOTION: So moved to approve subject to the legality and availability of fiends. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. (3 -0 -1) Madan abstained. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale requested a workshop be scheduled to discuss satellite parking lots and inquired about a budget workshop date. Chapman Madan asked the Town Manager if the first draft of the budget would be available December. Mr. Williams responded that he would have a difficult time meeting the December 21 deadline but that he had a target date of December 18. 7. Adjournment 9:00 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk's Signature Date of Approva