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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-21-1996BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES or ` "!' °7 A: 0): 29 February 21, 1996 Present: Chairman Royle, Clerk Ronald, and Selectman Colella Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:40 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 35 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 35 in the amount of $4,864,441.87. (Colella- Ronald)All in favor. Chairman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits Resolution for Early Passage of Local Aid MOTION: To accept the resolution. (Colella - Ronald) All in favor. PASSES. C. Correspondence ACTION: Resident Letter to the Board of Selectmen from Donna Harrington, 136 Highland Avenue, requesting the Selectmen's support of or guidance in getting a Community Pride Day off the ground Clerk Ronald read the above letter aloud at Chairman Royle's request. Chairman Royle requested a letter be sent to Ms. Harrington commending her on her efforts and requesting she keep the Selectmen updated, through the Town Manager, on her progress. with the idea. Ms. Harrington's letter should be forwarded to the Recreation Department and Department of Public Works to see if the would be able to help. Also, both April 20 or 27 are Household Hazardous Waste Collection Days, so either day may be a good day for Pride Day, Town Manager and Slgff Letter from Arthur O'Neill, Police Chief, requesting the Selectmen take under consideration a report submitted by Srgt. Martin and sanctions be taken against the licensee of "The Store" as a result of actions sighted in an attached report The Selectmen will review the packet of information submitted by Police Chief O'Neill and will set a public hearing date at next week's meeting when a full Board is present. OTHER: Town Manager and Stcrff Letter from Town Accountant Laurence S. Gallagher stating that he has set his retirement date for Monday, September 30, 1996 D. Arthur O'Neill, Police Chief, Presentation to Jack McCarthy's Family Police Chief Arthur O'Neill presented Ellen, Meagan, and John McCarthy with past Police Officer Jack McCarthy's Badge No. 1 as reminder of the Police Department's gratitude for all his hard work and dedication to the Town. Police Chief O'Neill also the McCarthy family with a check from the Police Association and various Town businesses. 2. Vote of Intention to Layout Various Unaccepted Streets MOTION: To hold a public hearing to layout the following streets on February 28 at 8:OOPM: Necco Road, Serena Allen Way, Pheasant Hollow Drive, Newell Lane, Piasecki Drive, Megan's Way, Tracy Circle, Sturbridge Drive, Mystic Lane, Fieldstone Drive, and Deerpatli Lane. (Ronald - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Chairwoman Royle referenced a memorandum from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, dated February 20, 1996, concerning street acceptances. The memorandum stated that the Planning Board will be unable to give the Selectmen reconmmendations on street acceptances for the public hearing scheduled for February 28. Chairwoman Royle requested the Town Manager ask DPW Director Dan Clifford if he will have reports on street acceptances in time for the public hearing. 3. Steven Grossman, General Manager, CVI Mr. Grossman stated that Cable Vision Industries (CVI) wilt be remarketing the Town of Mansfield for the next two to three weeks for cable set-vice and will be offering free installation. CVI representatives who will be soliciting new customers will carry laminated badges containing the CVI logo as well as a photo ID. The remarketing program will begin February 22 and will continue through March 15. Selectman Colella inquired about discounts offered by CVI. 4. Questions and Comments - None 5. 8:06 PM Build -Out Study Discussion with Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, explained the contents of the study completed by Dr. John Mullen and Municipal Management Systems, Tile., beginning with the purpose of the study. The document deals with build -out in the Residential 1 and 2 zones. Mr. Burke stated that the study will allow the Town to "frame" policy decisions and will also be a good planning document for the Capital Improvements Commmittee. 2 Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning whether or not the study has been offered to all workshop participants, the significance of 12,000 additional residents over thirty years time, acreage included in the study, number of units projected, calculation for gross available land area, average fiscal impacts, use of the study while determining impact fees, and feasibility of updating data and frequency of update. 6. 8:40 PM Sewer Regulations Public Hearing Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, Ken Hackett; Wastewater Treatment Manager; and Frank O'Neill, IPP Coordinator, were present for this public hearing. Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, stated that this public hearing is the last step in adopting the sewer regulations dated 1995. Mr. Azinheira stated that Ralph Child, Special Counsel for the Town, has reviewed the regulations and has made improvements to it. The proposed regulations basically clean up and improve the previous regulations. Mr. Azinheira also stated that the fees in the addendum have not been reviewed, but if changes are needed, once they are reviewed, he will submit any revisions to the Selectmen for the upcoming fiscal year. Ken Hackett explained minor changes have been addressed and the new document more clearly defines significant noncompliance. Frank O'Neill stated the 1995 regulations is a very clear document and is helpfiil in the enforcement in field. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the appropriateness of the fees, a public hearing to consider revising the fees, inspections and sampling, frequency of inspections and sampling, and adoption of the regulations by Foxboro and Norton A neu, signature page is needed n4th today's date. Public Comments - None Chairman Royle closed public hearing at 9:00 PM. MOTION: To accept the updated Town of Mansfield Sewer Use Regulations for 1995. (Colella- Ronald) All in favor. PASSES 3 7. Sewer Extensions Policy Discussion with Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer (' Mi•. Azinheira stated that the policy he has drafted has been forwarded to staff, the Planning Board, and the Board of Health for review. Continents have not been received back from either the Planning Board or the Board of Health. Board of Selectmen's Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on the thoroughness of the document, inclusion of a sample letter of application in the document, agreement with Town Meeting appropriating money, disagreement with Town Meeting approval of sheets, extension approval being based upon the environmental need of area, lengthy process if Town Meeting's approval of streets is required, basing sheet selection on a first come first serve basis, funding through betterments with no a, b, or c options, creation of betterments by Town Meeting, and requiring developers to install sewer laterals to each home passed. Town Engineer Azinheira suggested a provision be included to cover homeowner emergencies, such as failing septic systems. Chairman Royle agreed with Clerk Ronald that if there is not 100% participation on a street a betterment be charged to all residences. Mr. Azinheira suggested if 213 of the residents on a street vote in favor of a sewer extension, the betterment should be charged to all residences of said street. Clerk Ronald suggested only sewer users who benefit from the extensions should be charged a betterment and that funding should come from the sewer rate base "revolving account" (line appropriation) where money can be put back in. Chairman Royle requested the policy be revised and the revised draft given to the Selectmen for their review. e Chairman Royle also stated the extensions should be granted based upon need and that environmental issues should be incorporated into the policy; Clerk Ronald agreed. Lastly, Selectman Colella asked if Ken Hackett, Wastewater Treatment Manager, would set up a tour of the treatment facility. A consensus of the Selectmen was in favor of the request and suggested it be scheduled after the election. Ken Hackett left the meting 8. Williams Street Bridge Update Mr. Azinheira stated that he received a copy of a handout given out at a SRPEDD Joint Transportation meeting that stated the Williams Sheet bridge project has been removed 4 from the TIP list for FY1997/1998. Mr. Azinheira has been trying to confirm this information but has not yet. Next, Mr. Azinheira stated that a fee of $7,000 a contractor has stated it would do a full evaluation and report on a new location for the Williams Street bridge and on improvements to the existing bridge. The contractor will also look into funding assistance from the Department of Environmental Management. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen was in favor of the Town Engineer finding g out where fimding would be available to cover the cost of the study and was also in favor of doing the study. 9. Downtown Additional Parking Chairman Royle referenced a letter from Jay Barrows, downtown merchant, to the Board of Selectmen, dated February 17, 1996. In the letter, Mr. Barrows requested the Selectmen consider a parking plan he has proposed for the downtown business district. Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, referencing his February 21, 1996 memo, suggested a proposed parking lot plan for the downtown area. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comment Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on the trees in front of the Telephone Company being valuable to area, planting a row of arborvitae in front of the Telephone Company rather than installing a fence, and reviewing the proposal further. Mr. Azinheira state that the plan has been reviewed by the traffic division and that they do not have a problem with the plan. The traffic division did request two "Do Not Enter" signs be installed on North Main Street, as noted on the plan, and a sign at the enhance be posted stating the parking lot is for compact cars only. Lastly, it was agreed a two - hour parking restriction be imposed for the lot. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments continued Members of the Board of Selectmen inquired about the cost to contract out the entire project vs. the cost for DPW to do the work, and the time it would take for DPW to complete the project vs. a private contractor. Chairman Royle suggested Mr. Clifford, DPW Director, be asked these questions. 10. Capital Improvements Update Chris Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager, gave an update on capital improvements stating the Capital Improvements Committee is still in the process of updating and prioritizing requests. The Commnittee's next meeting will be Thursday, February 22, at 6:30 PM in the Town Hall. 5 (" 11. Questions and Comments A Willow Sheet resident asked the Selectmen about sewer betterments being charged to residents not receiving sewer and expressed opposition to the concept. 12. Selectmen A. Old Business Parking Signs Selectman Colella stated that the two -hour parking signs on Cottage Street by the Old Tire Company down to Chilson Avenue have been knocked down and asked if they could be put back up. Selectman Colella also asked that signs be installed delineating where Pratt Street and East Street begin and end. Train Station Advisory Committee Chairman Royle stated that additional applications have been received for the Train Station Advisory Committee, which may be a result of broadening the scope for the Committee. • Fluoridation Next, Chairman Royle stated that Selectmen Colella submitted an article on fluoridation to her and that copies will be given to the Selectmen. Y Triathlon Chairman Royle stated once a recommendation is received from the Police Chief on the triathlon, the Selectmen may approve the request. Route 106 Speed Limit Chainnan Royle read a letter aloud the Selectmen received fionr the Easton Town Administrator, Kevin Paicos, and stated that the portion of Route 106 in Easton will remain at 55 MPH and the portion in Mansfield will be 50 MPH. • Legislative Breakfast Chairman Royle noted that the Selectmen have been invited to attend a legislative breakfast at Self Help in Avon. o Executive Session Minutes Lastly, Chairman Royle requested Clerk Ronald review all executive session minutes to see if any may be released. 6 13. Adjournment -10:05 I r MOTION: To adjourn (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. erk'.( Signalrne f e % -- z . Dale ofApproml 7