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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-1-1996i BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes�.r c April 1, 1996 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella and Pasquale William Williams, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order 7:04 PM. Chairman Madan polled the Board members on thew position on the School additions. The result of the poll was (1 -3) Selectman Pasquale in favor; Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectman Colella opposed. MOTION: The Board adopt a policy that the Board support the standpipe repair and } computer for the water system and defer all other items until the Board can study them. (Mahana - Colella) (3 -1) Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectman Colella in favor. PASSES. MOTION: The Board adopt a policy opposing a Financial Director at this time and to maintain current system. (Mahana - Colella) (3 -1) Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectman Colella in favor. Selectman Pasquale opposed. PASSES. Discussion: Selectman Pasquale argued that the previous Board ofSelectnien voted for this position; Clerk Mahana replied that the current Board is not bound by the previous Board's decision. MOTION: To reduce the Assessor's salary from $1,000 a year to $1 a year. (Pasquale -No Second) 2. The meeting recessed at 7:15 PM. * _0 14 V Clerk's Signature Date of Approval BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes April 3, 1996 n, hl PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella and Robinson - 1 iJ William F. Williams, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 41- $27882,961.21 MOTION: To approve. (Mahana- Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. PASSES. B. Minutes of March 27 MOTION: To approve. (Colella - Mahana) Selectman Robinson abstained (3- 0 -1)All in favor. PASSES. C. Licenses and Permits Villa Liquors Change of Location License Certificate MOTION: To sign. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. D. Correspondence ACTION: Miscellaneous Letter from Kathi Green, Cubmaster Pack 51, requesting permission for Cub Scout Pack 51 to sell spring plants and flowers from the Town Garage on April 5-7,1996 MOTION: To approve. (Robinson - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Edward Rosenberg, Elks, requesting a special permit for a fireworks display on May 4 during their annual Spring Carnival at Great Woods from May 2 -4, 1996, and requesting a waiver of all fees associated with their sponsoring the carnival because proceeds will be applied towards charitable endeavors MOTION: To approve. (Mahana - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To waive all the fees associated with it. (Mahana - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER: Government Letter from Mass Highway stating that they will be beginning their spring sweeping operations on April 1 Miscellaneous Letter from Russ Raymond, store manager, Stop & Shop Supermarket, inviting the Selectmen to join Stop & Shop in its upcoming "Food for Friends Drive" on May 4 from 9AM -5PM The Board of Selectmen would like additional information about the food drive. Letter from G. W. McGinnis, International Testa Society, Inc., with attached information concerning fluoridation 2. Questions and Comments Peter DeTrolio, Elm Street resident, asked why a sprinkler system is not being installed in the new Fire Station with diesel being in the building and the size of the building being 8,058', which, by law, requires a sprinkler system. Mr. Williams responded that the Municipal Building Committee Chairman, David Young, may be able to answer the question during his discussion with the Selectmen scheduled for 8:30 PM. Next, Chairman Madan noted that Town Meeting has been continued to Monday, April 8, at 7:30 PM at the High School and thanked the Town Manager for the exceptional ,job he did at Town Meeting under the circumstances. 3. 8:00 PM - Train Station Advisory Committee A. Purpose and Scope Chairman Madan suggested a notation be added to the purpose and scope of the committee voted on February 14, 1996 that all communication between the Town and MBTA should be one on one, not through the newspaper. Mansfield residents present for the interview for the Train Station Advisory Committee were: Catherine Connaughton, David McCarter, Leonard Flynn, Marianne Macdonald, Michelle Barton, and Robert Palanza. Also present as an observer was Dianne Crown of SRPEDD, Southeast Regional Planning and Economic Development District. Board Questions: Questions asked of the applicants by the Board of Selectmen were concerning what they perceive as the purpose and scope of the Train Station Advisory Committee, what would happen to the current station if the train station is relocated, and the proposed meeting schedule of the committee. MOTION: To appoint all persons (applicants) present (Mahana- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Madan reminded the newly appointed Committee members that the Selectmen will need minutes of their meetings on a regular basis and that they should check on the availability of the Planning Board room for evening meetings. MOTION: Selectmen Colella shall serve as the Selectmen liaison on the Train Station Advisory Committee (Mahana- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Mahana inquired about the status of a letter the Selectmen received from Karl Clemmey concerning open air parking lots. Mr. Williams stated that he would have to put the letter under review and get staff continents on it. 4. Discussion with the Municipal Building Committee The following members of the Municipal Building Committee were present for this discussion: David Young, Chairman, Larry Carpenter, Jim Liddick, Bill Antoine, and Richard Feeley, Mr. Young stated that he asked for time on the Selectmen's agenda as a result of discussions during the Selectmen's March 20 meeting concerning the municipal projects and the Municipal Building Committee. Mr. Young continued clarifying issues raised at the meeting concerning experience of Municipal Building Committee members, degrees earned by each of the members, broadening of their own powers, and the number of voting members on each project, including associate members. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Comments and questions from the Board of Selectmen were concerning a letter sent to Assistant District Attorney Sam Sutter concerning a Municipal Building Committee exeuctive session, whether or not the letter was sent by the Selectmen's Secretary, limiting the number of executive sessions, contract process, bids received for site work for the station project, bid procedure used for site work at the fire station, review of Fire Station bids by Town Counsel for compliance with Chapter 149 siting case law Gilbern vs. Peabody, procedure used to charge accounts to the Municipal Building Committee by the Department of Public Works, fire station sprinkler, and the Park Row appeals. 5. Town Manager Report • Sewer Extension Policy Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer, gave a brief summary of the sewer extension policy. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on approval by Town Meeting for funds for each project, a letter received from Town Counsel regarding betterments; and the legality of appropriating funds for sewer projects without knowing which streets are included in the project. Mr. Azinheira also recommended the Board of Selectmen proceed with the lateral fee and wait to see if a Fall Town Meeting could generate money for the program. Lastly, Mr. Azinheira stated that the number of sewer calls he receives has increased and that the program addresses small projects, not projects similar to the E. Mansfield sewer project. Additional questions asked by the Board of Selectmen were concerning what incentive homeowners will have to tie into sewer and who would be installing the laterals. MOTION: To adopt the policy. (Mahana- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Mill Street near Jameson Court Selectman Robinson asked Mr. Williams to ask the Town Engineer to take a look at the lower end of Mill Street because the road is sinking near the Jameson Court subdivision. 6. Selectmen A. Old Business • Town -Wide Vehicle Inventory Clerk Mahana stated that at last week's meeting the number of vehicles in Town was discussed and noted that all he wanted to know was the number of vehicles in Town. Clerk Mahana also stated that the list that was compiled was extremely thorough. • Land Next to the Fire Station Selectman Colella noted that the land; next to the fire station has a "For Sale" sign and Chairman Madan requested that it be looked into. • Finance Director Position Advertisement Selectman Colella asked why the Finance Director position was advertised when it wasn't a confirmed position and still needed Town Meeting approval. B. New Business • Street Sweepers Selectman Robinson inquired about the status of the Town's street sweepers. Selectman Robinson also suggested a town -wide inventory be taken on cape cod berm damage that occurred as a result of this winter to see what will have to be done to fix the bean. Selectman Robinson suggested the possibility of contracting for berm with another Town. • White Property on School Street Selectman Colella suggested the Town look into acquiring the White Property on School Street. • Town Staff Training Clerk Mahana noted one of the Town Managers goals and objectives includes training for Town Staff and asked if any training was anticipated for a successor to the Treasurer /Collector. • Ash Well Development Clerk Mahana inquired about the status of the Ash Well. Mr. Williams responded referencing a report from John Buckley dated April 3, 1996 concerning the Ash Well and suggested the firm of Tata and Howard be invited to a Selectmen's meeting to make a presentation on the Ash Property. • West Mansfield Fire Station Clerk Mahana commented on the compaction tests being done at the West Mansfield Fire Station by an unlicensed person. • Norton and Foxboro Pumping Capacity Clerk Mahana stated that the Town of Foxboro has a great system and that he would like Mansfield's to be similar to it and also stated that he would like to talk to water consultants about developing the canoe river aquifer area as a well field. Mr. Williams stated that he has talked to SERSG Southeast Regional Services Group and they are willing to discuss the water issue. • Great Woods Equipment Rental Payments Chairman Madan referenced a memorandum from the Police Chief dated April 2 requesting permission for money owed by Great Woods for equipment rental to be used money for training. Chairman Madan asked why the money is not deposited into the general fund. Mr. Williams responded that the system has always operated this way. ( Mr. Williams will request input from the Town Accountant. • Transportation Bond Bill Chairman Madan requested the Board of Selectmen's permission to send a letter to Governor Weld requesting he sign the Transportation Bond Bill, specifically the New Bedford /Fall River Project, exactly as amended by the Senate Ways and Means Committee and approved by the legislature. MOTION: To send the letter (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Light Commissioners Meeting Chiarnran Madan asked the Selectmen when they would like to schedule the next Light Commissioners meeting. MOTION: To meet May 6, 1996. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Mahana noted that he will not be able to attend that meeting. Clerk Mahana nominated Selectman Robinson to be Light Commissioners' Chairman, which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and all members were in favor. Selectman Robinson nominated Selectman Colella to be the Light Commissioners' Clerk, which was seconded by Clerk Mahana, and all members were in favor. 7. 10:52 Adjournment 4c® Signature Date ofAppr aI