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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-12-1996BOARD OF SELECTMEN ji MEETING JUNE 129 1996 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella and Pa?;quale )' F 1 I S 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 51 - $4,530,868.33 MOTION: To approve. (Mahana - Colella) (3 -0) Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits Memorandum from John Buckley, Assistant DPW Director, to the Town Manager dated June 12, 1996, and attached contract for the construction of fluoridation facilities C. Minutes Minutes of June 5, 1996 MOTION: To approve. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. ( D. Correspondence Resident Letter from Darla Rosenfield, 7 Francis Avenue, to Raymond Palanza in reference to his attempt to change the MBTA station from the downtown location and stating that she under no circumstance authorizes him to communicate her wishes concerning the location of the Commuter Station. Clerk Mahana noted that while reviewing Selectmen' minutes from 1991 he noticed the Selectmen at that time supported the train station in the current location. ACTION: Letter from Steven MacCaffrie, 236 Mill Sheet, concerning the schedule and charge for the Water Department to review his internal water meter and attached memorandum from John Buckley in response Letter from Gary Forget requesting no on sheet parking be unposed at any time except for the purpose of loading and unloading between the beginning of East Street to Branch Street This request is being reviewed by the Police Department. Letter of resignation from John Faherty from the Finance Committee MOTION: To accept Mr. Faherty's resignation with regret. (Colella - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To send a letter of appreciation to Ivh•. Faherty. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER: Resident Letter from Ronald A. Pofat thanking the Board of Selectmen for the opportunity to apply for the previously open position on the Airport Commission Board and Committee Memorandum fiom the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen concerning downtown parking Memorandum from the Planning Board to the Board of Selectmen asking when the Special Town Meeting warrant will be opened and closed State and Local Government Letter from Senator Keating updating the Board of Selectmen on State education aid for Mansfield ( Miscellaneous Invitation from the Greater Attleboro Chamber of Commerce to participate in the events planned for Massachusetts Manufacturer's Week Invitation from the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks to attend their annual Flag Day Ritual on Friday, June 14, at 7:00 PM Petition fiom the Water Department personnel respectfully requesting that the well field at the former Ash Property be named the Robert E. Walsh Well Field MOTION: To approve, effective immediately. (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. 2. 7:45PM Discussion with Steve Grossman, Cable Vision Industries, and Nick Bucci, Vice President, Governmental Affairs, Time Warner Mi. Grossman requested a one year extension, as provided in the Cable license, to upgrade the cable system to 750 MHz. Mr. Grossman stated that the reason for the request is that during the transfer of the cable license to Time Warner, the merger took longer than expected and was not completed in the fall but in January 1996. This, in turn, delayed implementation of the upgrade. Mr. Grossman also stated that the upgrade should take approximately seven to nine months. 2 Next, Mr. Grossman showed the Selectmen the new home communications terminal ( 860OX and new hand held control. Mr. Bucci explained what the upgrade to 750 MHz would include. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Questions and comments from members of the Board of Selectmen were concerning program times, ability to block channels, and providing on -line data at a higher speed. Selectman Pasquale noted that he will be abstaining on the vote to grant the extension because his son is employed by Cable Vision Industries. MOTION: To grant the request to extend the time fi•ame for installation of the upgrade to 750 MHz for an additional year. (Mahana - Colella) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Pasquale abstained. PASSES. 3. Questions and Comments Arthur O'Neill, Police Chief, stated that Time Warner Co. has made a great deal of money advocating gang violence against police officers. Mr. Bucci responded that that group is no longer Time Warner property. 4. 8:05 PM Constable Complaint Police Chief O'Neill updated the Selectmen on the status of a complaint the Selectmen ( received concerning Constable George Mather. Mr. Mather allegedly entered a house without permission. Chief O'Neill stated that the detectives have attempted to investigate the incident but that Mr. Mather has been uncooperative. Mr. Mather did not show up for a confirmed meeting he had with the Police Department and did not call to cancel or reschedule. When asked for his recommendation, Police Chief O'Neill recommended Mi•. Mather's constable services be terminated. y MOTION: To send a certified letter to his place of residence notifying him that his powers as a constable have been suspended and that he should appear before the Board of Selectmen in two weeks. Failure to comply will result in revocation of his constable duties. (Pasquale- Colella) (3 -0) PASSES. Clerk Mahana returned to the meeting. 5. Purchase Orders • Water Department - John Hoadley & Sons - $9,669 1,110' of 8" pipe for Stock • Water Department - Red Hed Supply - $1,680.02 Miscellaneous supplies for water main extension on Thompson Sheet I I. • Town Clerk - L.H.S. Associates Inc. - $1,399 Street Listing • Police Department - Setcom Corp. - $1,281 Speakers and belt box cable for motorcycle two -way radios • Water Department - Sullivan Tire - $1,203 Four tires for Truck No. 5 • Water Department - John Hoadley & Sons. - $8,797.15 Re- stocking of miscellaneous water supplies MOTION: To approve all items. (Mahana- Colella) (3 -0 -1) Selectman Pasquale abstained. PASSES. 6. Board of Selectmen A. Old Business Clerk Mahana stated that he received a telephone call from a Mansfield resident, Virginia Fallon, who requested additional handicap parking signs be installed downtown, one in front of Town News, one in front of O'Malleys or Bookends, and one in front of The, Bagel Train. Clerk Mahana requested the request be referred to the Police Department. Next, Clerk Mahana stated on January 30, 1990, the Wastewater Treatment Manager stated if three hundred additional homes are built the sewer plant would have to be expanded. Clerk Mahana requested an update. A wastewater workshop is being scheduled. Clerk Mahana summarized a joint meeting the Selectmen had with the Finance Committee Tuesday evening concetnhrg a $10,000 reserve fund transfer request to begin repairing the Fulton's Pond Dam. At the meeting, the Finance Committee agreed to forward $60,000 for the total scope of the rehabilitation. MOTION: To petition or send a letter to Representatives Poirier and Hyland and Senator Keating asking for their assistance in procuring any State assistance that may be available to rebuild the Fulton's Pond Dam. This is a public safety issue. (Mahana- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Mahana summarized a meeting he attended this date with two representatives of DEP, Sara Bacon and Dave DeLorenzo; Paul Howard of Tata and Howard; Mr. Williams, Town Manager; and Chairman Madan. Clerk Mahana stated that the Town is hying to increase the amount of water being pumped out of the two basins but is limited because of the condition of the wells. Cleaning and pumping Albertini Wells 2, 3, and 4 was discussed but cannot be done until the Fall because they would have to be shut down for two to three weeks. U Clerk Mahana commented on responses received from adjacent cities and town to our request to enter into a water agreement. Clerk Mahana stated that he would like to remind Foxboro that the industrial park is a courtesy of the Town of Mansfield and that he wishes they would reconsider their position. Clerk Mahana commented on a letter from Dr. Nicoletti to Town Manager William Williams requesting a meeting to discuss solutions to Cable Access' request for office, space and suggested Chairman Madan also attend the meeting, since the School Committee Chairman will be in attendance. Clerk Mahana read a memorandum from Dan Clifford, DPW, Director dated June 12 concerning the gas main break on Oak Sheet last Wednesday, June 5. Chairman Madan stated that the Albertini Well No. 2 was put back on line last week but it still has a high sodium level and questioned why the portion of I -95 adjacent to the Albertini well field is not a "low salt' area. MOTION: To send a letter to the State Highway Department (requesting this area be designated a "low salt area ", and look up a letter from DEP stating that salt on 1 -95 in the area adjacent to the Albertini well field may be the cause of the problem. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Madan noted that Albertini Well No. 4 has drawn down quickly to 8'6" above the screen and has been down for a day for repairs. Chairman Madan stated that there are residents in West Mansfield who draw their water from the Attleboro water supply and are wondering why they have to comply with Mansfield's water conservation program. MOTION: To (exempt those residents from the plan). (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Madan stated that he and the Town Manager met with representatives of the MBTA last week and told them of the Selectmen's Planning Board's Master Plan Advisory Committee's and Chamber of Commerce's position to keep the train station downtown. The MBTA stated that their legal division has advised them to send out requests for proposals for the downtown. Chairman Madan stated that this morning he met with water consultants who stated that the Town should be devising a capital improvements plan to enhance its water quality and quantity. The consultants will be back to the Town by the end of July. Chairman Madan suggested it would be appropriate for the Board of Selectmen to vote to proceed. 5 MOTION: To authorize to proceed with the work. ( (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Next, Clerk Mahana stated that he was informed at this morning's meeting that in order for Mansfield to declare a water emergency approval from DEP would be required. DEP will not grant approval because the problem is seasonal and the Water Department is working on it. Chairman Madan stated that we would need that declaration in in order to limit new hookups. Selectman Pasquale suggested planning a water workshop and inviting developers to explore solutions to the water problem, e.g, increased hook -up fees. Selectman Pasquale asked if the Selectmen would like to revert back to the every other week meeting schedule. Clerk Mahana noted that he would like the Light Commissioners to meet more often. MOTION: To go back to alternate weeks for Board of Selectmen's meetings. (Pasquale- Mahana) Clerk Mahana withdrew his second. Chairman Madan stated that weekly meetings will continue to be posted, but the Selectmen should expect to receive a phone call that some meetings have been canceled. MOTION: To continue to meet every week with the condition that we can postpone. (Mahana - Colella) NO VOTE The meeting schedule will be left as is, and Chairman Madan will use his desecration of which meetings should or can be canceled. 7. Adjournment 8:40PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Cler Date ofApproval 6