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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-5-1996i BOARD OF SELECTMAN 1\1�N;UTj♦7S ;.'i !ri� Li June 5, 1996 PRE, SE Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana and Selectmen Colella, Pasquale, and Robinson 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. 2. Municipal Buildings Project Update by the Municipal Building Committee David Young, Municipal Building Committee Chairman, and Municipal Building Committee members Richard Feeley and James Liddick were present, as was Maureen Doherty, Municipal Building Committee Secretary. Mr. Young reviewed the status of the projects begmning with the new West Mansfield Fire Station followed by the Town Hall and Central Fire Station. Mr. Young reviewed the construction schedule for each of the buildings and the balance of each of the project's budgets. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments ( Members of the Board of Selectmen commented on and asked questions concerning the planned and finished size of the West Mansfield fire station, funding for building trim and framework, funding to pave around the station, funding to install a sprinkler system, total cost to complete the fire station, the effect of Special Town Meeting voting against additional funding for the project, savings from not installing an elevator in the central fire station, police station plans, location of civil defense, number of cells proposed, amount of the current Town Hall the Police Station will need to expand into, review of plans before putting out to bid, amount of room needed by civil defense, and original funding amount recommended for the buildings projects by the Municipal Building Committee. Municipal Building Committee Chairman David Young asked the Selectmen to consider an article at the Special Town Meeting exempting the Town Hall, Police Station, and Fire Station from the Town's zoning requirements. Clerk Mahana stated that he would be opposed to this. Chairman Madan suggested the matter could be turned over to the Planning Board for their consideration. Lastly, Mr. Young gave an update on the School projects. 3. Town Manager Report • Water Conservation Update Mr. Williams stated that he interviewed with Channel 5 on Monday concerning ( Mansfield's water conservation plans for the summer. Mr. Williams also stated that the water conservation plans will be mailed to Mansfield's residents along with electric bills. Lastly, Mr. Williams referenced daily water reports the Selectmen have been receiving from the Water Department and stated that Town Staff will be working with cable to increase water conservation awareness. • Prescott Well & Albertini Well Mr. Williams referred to a memorandum fi•om Assistant DPW Director John Buckley stating that he will be meeting with Attleboro Mayor Judith Robbins and Paul Nicholson, Attleboro Water Superintendent, to discuss there willingness to enter into a water supply agreement with Mansfield. Chairman Madan inquired about a manifold for the Albertini well. Mr. Williams responded that Mr. Buckley is researching the issue. Clerk Mahana noted that he is interested in enhancing the wells the Town has now and that he does not want to wait three more years for the Ash Well to get on line. • Charles Street Drainage Mr. Williams stated that Town Staff met with Mr. Santucci, a Charles Street resident that requested the drainage system on Charles Street be repaired, and construction has been scheduled to correct the drainage problem. • Cable Access Audit Mr. Williams stated the Cable Access President, Lou Amoroso, informed him Cable Access will be voting to authorize payment of funds to hire an auditor. • Summer Meeting Schedule Mr. Williams stated that he feels some consideration should be given to canceling the Selectmen's July 3 meeting. MOTION: Not to meet on July 3. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • Special Town Meeting Date MOTION: To change the Special Town Meeting date to September 9. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Wastewater Workshop MOTION: To have the wastewater workshop on July 24. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • United Way Award ( Mr. Williams presented Chairman Madan with an award the Town employees received in recognition of their donations to United Way. 4. Questions and Comments Robert Brennan, 65 Samoset Avenue, asked the Selectmen if they were going to take any action relative to stopping new construction because of the Town's current water problem. Selectman Pasquale responded that he had previously suggested the Selectmen consider increasing water hook up fees. Mr. Brennan also asked how car washes would be effected during the water restriction. Karl Clenuney, 390 West Sheet, commented on the billing system for industrial water users vs. residential water uses. Mr. Clemmey also stated he feels the Selectmen should take an active role with St. Mary's Church planning to build a new school and should extend sewer down East Sheet. Also, Mr. Clemmey requested an appraisal of the Electric Department building be done, and he commented on a special permit fee waiver the Selectmen granted last week. 5. Weekly Business A. Warrant No. 50 - $692.097.01 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 50 in the amount of $692,097.01. (Mahana - Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. PASSES. B. Licenses and Permits • Memorandum from Dan Clifford, DPW Director, requesting a waiver of the fees associated with the Memorial Park press box MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of the fees. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • Benson Associates application for an Auctioneer Special Permit for June 6 at 6:30 PM MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. C. Minutes • Minutes of May 22, 1996 MOTION: To approve. (Mahana - Madan) All in favor. PASSES. • Minutes of May 29, 1996 MOTION: To approve with an amendment to the discussion relative to the Town Manager's telephone call to Selectman Pasquale to state that Selectman Pasquale stated that the phone call were related to Town Business. (Robinson- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. D. Reserve Fund Transfer Requests • School Department Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 14- $9,800 - Damaged Light Polls MOTION: Not to recommend approval until the balance of $978,340 is used. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • School Department Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 15 - $6,157 MOTION: Not to recommend approval. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. E. Correspondence ACTION Resident Letter from Steven MacCaffi•ie, 236 Mill Sheet, expressing displeasure that he will be charged an overtime rate if the Water Department views his meter after 5:30 PM and asking how the Selectmen would like to handle the issue Letter from Robert E. Thibodeau, Treasurer, Magic Cat-pet Limousine, Inc., requesting the Selectmen look into a fee being charged by Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts to limousines for parking Chairman Madan suggested the Police Department investigate this complaint. Miscellaneous Letter from Robert G. Funke, representing Mary Gravel, requesting the Selectmen execute an easement for her land on North Washington Sheet, where a former railroad right -of -way crosses the land Letter from Sharon Town Taxi stating that Foxfield Taxi's taxis should be registered as taxis not as liveries This letter of complaint is under review, by the Traffic Safety Officer. Letter from Brown and Barrett offering a proposal for their auditing services for FY97, FY98, and FY99 OTHER State and Local Government Letter from Senator Keating with an enclosed copy of a letter he sent to the Executive ( Office of Enviromnental Affairs expressing displeasure in Amtrak's decision concerning noise mitigation F. Purchase Orders • Beta Engineering - $2,400 Server Project Specifications for the Morrow/Noonan Street Server Project • Pop Tops - $1,445.06 & $583,10 Summer Camp T- Shirts • HCI Craftsman - $2,100 !'oilet petitions and accessories forMenrorial Pai* bathrooms • Overall Construction - $1,320 Case Backhoe Rental MOTION: To approve all of the (above) purchases. (Mahana - Colella) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Pasquale abstained. PASSES. 6. Selectmen A. Old Business • Inspectors' Fees Selectman Pasquale referenced a letter the Selectmen received from Building Inspector inquiring when the increase in the inspectors' fees would be effective. Chairman Madan passed the gavel to Clerk Mahana and excused himself from the room. MOTION: To make the increase effective July 1, 1996. (Pasquale- Robinson) (4 -0) PASSES. • Status Updates Clerk Mahana inquired about the status of the following: Ash Property, a constable who entered into a home without permission, Mansfield's ability to purchase water from surrounding communities, water survey cross - connection program, and St. Mary's Church school construction/East Street sewer extension. Lastly, Clerk Mahana commented on a memorandum he received from John Buckley in response to a question he asked about the amount of water used by a garden sprinkler. Mr. Williams disclosed that he is a member of St. Mary's church and therefore may have a special interest in the church. • Treasurer - Collector Selectman Colella asked why the newly hired Treasurer- Collector's salary is so high compared to Attleboro and why he was given so much vacation time. Mr. Williams responded that vacation time he was given was similar to what has been given to other newly hired employees. B. New Business i • Cellular Phones Clerk Mahana stated that he noticed bills for cellular phones totaling approximately $1,066 and asked how many cellular phones the Town has. Chairman Madan noted that the Highway Department bills are outrageous and stated that there must be a more cost - effective way to use the phones. Selectman Robinson requested a list of all cellular phones. Clerk Mahana suggested the Town Manager straighten out the issue. • Fulton's Pond Dam - Reserve Fund Transfer Request - $10,000 Clerk Mahana inquired about the status of the above referenced request. Mr. Williams responded that the request was on the Finance Committee's agenda last week but the Committee did not have a quorum. The Finance Committee will be acting on the request this evening. • Bristol County Sheriff's Department Innate Release Program Clerk Mahana stated that the Town of Norton is taking advantage of the above referenced program and suggested Mansfield take advantage of it also. • Elk's Flag Day Ceremony Selectman Pasquale referenced an invitation the Selectmen received from the Elks to participate in thew Flag Day ceremony on June 14 and stated that he will be unable to ( attend as he usually does. Clerk Mahana and Selectmen Colella and Robinson will attend the ceremony. • Letter to the MBTA from Robert Palanza, Train Station Advisory Committee Member Selectman Pasquale read the above referenced letter dated May 31, 1996 aloud and stated that the Selectmen clearly stated to the Train Station Advisory Committee they were formed to look at downtown parking. Chairman Madan stated that he talked to the Chairman of the Train Station Advisory Committee who stated that this letter was not a result of a vote of the Train Station Advisory Committee. MOTION: To send Geoffrey Slater a letter that this letter is not a result of a vote taken by the Train Station Advisory Committee and stating that the only correspondence that should be coming from the Town of Mansfield should be from the Board of Selectmen and reiterating the Selectmen's official position. (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale requested a letter be send to the Train Station Advisory Committee to remind them that all correspondence to the MBTA should come from the Selectmen. • Vehicle Policy Selectman Robinson stated that he would like to review the Town's vehicle policy during a workshop. • Gas Maui Break on Oak Street Chairman Madan stated that there was a gas main rupture on Oak Sheet this afternoon and that it was good to see the Highway, Police and Fire Departments all working together. Chairman Madan also commented on a School Bus driver who handled a bus load of kids in an excellent calming manner throughout the incident. 7. Adjournment - 9:35 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Robinson - Malian) All in favor. PASSES Acts Signature Date of App oval