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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-17-1996PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella, Pasquale and Robinson. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A. Warrant No. 4 - $53,433,557 MOTION: To approve. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. B. Warrant No. 56 - $285,627.92 MOTION: To approve. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. C. Licenses Drain Layer License MOTION: To renew the licenses for Robert Brunelli and Overall Construction including the appropriate insurance certificates. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. D. Correspondence ACTION: Resident Carl Donnelly, 22 Smith Road, submitted a letter to the Board requesting a permit to hold a Block Party on July 27, 1996 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and to block off the road from 3 Smith Road to 22 Smith Road. Recommendations from the Police Chief and Fire Chief were attached. MOTION: To approve this permit to hold a Block Party on July 27, 1996 from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and to block off the road from 3 Smith Road to 22 Smith Road. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Resident A letter was received from Edward Curtin, 29 Elyse Road, requesting the posted speed limit on Elyse Road, Patty's Road, and Donald Allen Drive be reduced from 30 MPH to 15 or 20 MPH. MOTION: To refer this letter to the Traffic Department in the Police Department and to forward to Town Counsel concerning Town Policy. (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER: Town Manager and Staff A memorandum from Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, concerning the Open Space and Recreation Planner was in the Board's package. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 17, 1996 Page 2 State and Local Government A letter from the Bristol County Commissioners with attached vote of their February 27, 1996 meeting concerning Alladen Kennels was read into the record. 2. Town Manager Report ♦ Fultons Pond Dam Senator William Keating announced in a letter directed to the Town Manager that the State budget was passed by the Senate and it included the $60,000 request by the Selectmen for the Fultons Pond Dam Project. Representative Barbara Hyland and Congressman Barney Frank expressed that they also supported this budget. On June 13, 1996 Senator Keating was able to get this passed by the full Senate and it is now on its way to Washington. Town Manager Williams informed the Board of Selectmen that a contract to perform the project at Fultons Pond is ready for their signatures. Bids were received from four (4) firms. The bid recommendation is most cost - effective. They are now looking forward to the Board's support of this contract. If signed this evening, a planning meeting will be held on this Friday, July 19, 1996, to start survey work. Mr. Howard pointed out that this is not the lowest bid but based on the number of hours, which will be less than those in the proposal, times the hourly rate, will equal less money. It is clear that the fee is not to exceed $39,500. It was also pointed out that this breaks down to 784 man hours. They will bill at this rate only on expended hours. This way money can be saved and it provides more protection for the Town. MOTION: To approve this contract as presented to Tata & Howard (Pasquale - Collela) All in Favor. PASSES. e North Main Street Parking Lot Mr. Lee Azinheira passed out plans to the Board of Selectmen for the North Main Street Parking Lot project to be used for informal purposes only. A memorandum from the Department of Public Works with their recommendation was also submitted to the Board of Selectmen. The Department of Public Works recommendation is to use a Special Town Meeting Article. The Special Town Meeting presentation strategy was briefly discussed. Town Manager Williams stated that this is a matter of high priority. Mr. Pasquale feels this is a capital project in the amount of $7,000 and should be put in as a Special Town Meeting Article. Mr. Mahana suggested that perhaps this money could have been found within the D.P.W. budget. The Board of Selectmen discussed whether this should be submitted as a Special Town Meeting Article versus funded through the present budget. One item that delayed this project previously was the verification of the line by a surveyor defining the project area involved. This has now been done. MOTION: To put this item in as a Special Town Meeting Article (Pasquale- Madan) (4- 1- 0)Chairman Mahana voted no.) PASSES Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 17, 1996 Page 3 e Water Department Report Mr. John Buckley, Assistant D.P.W. Director, presented the Water Department Report. • SCADA System Design Services Mr. Paul Howard, Tata & Howard, was present to answer any questions concerning this project. The proposed project would involve planning the computerization at a pumping facilities which could be used to operate the wells. The computer capabilities and utilization were discussed. Tata & Howard will be provided the system documents specifications and they will also be responsible for assisting in the review of the responses from bidders regarding this R.F.P. and final selection processes. This includes going through construction services one by one to be sure that what the bidder proposes is what they will do with no omissions of items requested in the R.F.P. This document needs to include dollars and modifications discussed at this meeting.. This will be resubmitted for approval at the next Board of Selectmen meeting. • Oxford Tank Painting Design Services This project was also approved originally at the 1996 Annual Town Meeting. At the present time it is necessary to begin writing the design specifications. In addition to this, it is necessary to hire a firm which conducts resident inspection services to insure the tanks are prepared properly (i.e. atmospheric temperatures) prior to painting so that the tanks painting can be done properly. Approximately $10,450 would be required to fund this inspector. The remainder of the money is for specific items, such as, specification preparation, technical review, and supply requisitions. This will also provide 38 man days during the cleaning and preparation of the tanks. Painting of the tanks will be part of another bid. When the bid for painting of the tanks takes place, bid specifications will be available through Tata & Howard. The project in total will be approximately $350,000. MOTION: To award the $19,000 portion of the project to Tata & Howard (Colella- Pasquale)AII in favor. PASSES. *Foolish Hill Proposal for Construction Services This project was designed by Tate & Howard. This project has been awarded to Walsh Construction located in Attleboro. They will do the construction phase in the existing contract agreement for construction services. It was also noted that they will subcontract for a consultant who will review shop drawings and be available to field questions as they arise during construction, on site, if necessary. The cost is not to exceed $5,000. This was included in a memorandum dated July 9, 1996 to John Buckley with specific changes which were also included. Tata & Howard would be able to go through the shop drawings and provide professional data. The Water Department will provide an Inspector who will be on site. If Tata & Howard was to be required to do this work, this would result in higher costs to the Town. The Highway Department will inspect the project regularly. MOTION: To approve this Amendment as submitted in the July 9, 1996 memorandum (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. •Groundwater Viral Study A letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts concerning a Groundwater Viral Study. The letter confirms Mansfield's participation in this study. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 17, 1996 Page 4 Participation in the study would be at no cost to the Mansfield system. MOTION: To take part in this study (Mahana- Colella) All in favor. PASSES Selectman Mahana requested that the Town of Mansfield obtain salt studies from all surrounding Towns. A document with this information was in the Globe and provided to Mr. Mahana by Mr. Buckley. A separate test is in for Albertini II and III. 32 was the average of the mixtures. Chairman Madan requested regular notifications regarding content of sodium in the water. If Albertini II is going to be shut down, it changes the water production figures. Chairman Madan feels since Mansfield qualifies, we need to send a request to the D.E.P. to issue a declaration of a water emergency. If the Town is going to run that system, the residents in that area should be notified. MOTION: To send a request to D.E.P. declaring a water emergency. (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To have the Town Manager and staff, Conservation, Planning and Highway get together and develop a snow removal plan so that we can protect our well sites. This plan is to be implemented this winter. (Mahana- Pasquale)AII in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To watch sodium levels and notify the public, particularly those who need to limit sodium intake, to perform a sodium test at house level. (Mahana- Pasquale)AII in favor. PASSES. Mr. Madan asked Mr. Buckley to get a sodium level from all the surrounding towns including Easton, Foxboro, Norton, Attleboro, and North Attleboro, so that the Board can have a comparison to see if the aquifer has indeed been infiltrated by sodium, or, if there is just a specific problem in this area. *Meeting with Army Corp. of Engineers A meeting was held with the Army Corp. of Engineers concerning the Walsh well site. A letter dated July 17, 1996 outlined the purpose for this meeting held on July 11, 1996 and included the individuals who were present to discuss the Corp.'s interest in the Walsh well site. The purpose of the meeting was to convince the Corp. and illicit the support of the public officials of the high desirability in the public safety of the Town of Mansfield to get the Walsh well out of permitting, into the regulatory process and, finally, into construction. At the end of the meeting the Public Officials had grasped the situation and are fully cognizant of how important this was to Mansfield and they received the support of the Congressional delegation, both during and after the meeting. This information was provided to the Town Manager after the meeting and they are now attempting to make move this from enforcement to permitting and shall notify the Town. Mr. Howard's Office provided a packet of information that the Corp. had requested and it was well received. Mr. Williams spoke with Mr. Blute's office and Congressman Frank's office and they gave him good indications that they felt Mansfield had made good progress. They stated at this time the Corp. will review the document. The plans will get shipped to Washington and they have up to 120 days to review. it was also noted that this may not have taken place if there had not been an enforcement complaint. Mr. Howard felt that at some time this would have had to go in front of the Corp. The violation is over and this may be going into the permit process. In conclusion, Mr. Williams thought the meeting went well with the Corp. and was very beneficial. Mr. Williams thanked Mr. Howard for his prompt response and for the use of the data he provided. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 17, 1996 Page 5 Water Department Articles CDM reviewed the proposed articles and provided the following comments: *Demonstration Study -- Budget Estimate: $90,000 This system is being used in North Attleboro and it seems to be working well. *Disinfection Study: SodiumHypochlodte vs. Alternates -- Budget Estimate: $5,000 This is not worth looking into. *Well Cleaning and Pump Rehabilitation -- Budget Estimate: $120,000 No comments. *Test Well at Albertini 4 Site -- Budget Estimate: $15,000 Closing Albertini 2 and limiting to emergency use it may help the well to function better. This will not change sodium levels. *Test Well at Witch Pond Estates - Budget Estimate: $20,000 The Town could take Albertini II at $120,000 for 6 hours or can take Albertini 2 and move to Witch Pond. This would be a better selling point. Mr. Pasquale felt this should be a priority. *Replacement Wells at Albertini Site -- Budget Estimate: $55,000 This is necessary if Albertini 4 is brought back. MOTION: Article for $20,000 for test well site and, in addition, would like to have Article at S.T.M. for $20,000 to be used from the Stabilization Fund. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES MOTION: To vote in support of: Replacement Wells at Albertini Site - $55,000 for A and to reduce well cleaning from $120,000 to $100,000 with the understanding Albertini 2 will not be included under Article 3. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. *Article 7 - New Source at Witch Pond Site -- Budget Estimate: $920,000 - This item will be held until the next meeting. 3. Open Air Parking Facility Hearing for 875 South Main Street The following is a list of individuals present at the Open Air Parking Facility Hearing who testified concerning an incident which took place on the grounds at 875 South Main Street place on July 10, 1996: Mansfield Police Department: Police Chief Arthur O'Neill; Sgt. Vincent Guerrini; Lt. Figueredo; Officer Thomas Whiting; and, Officer Ellsworth. Massachusetts State Police: Trooper Walls, Special Officer Ludwig Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 17, 1996 Page 6 Also Present: Karl Clemmey, Sr., and Karl Clemmey, Jr. (Dan) Members of the Mansfield Police Department, State Police, Mr. Karl Clemmey, Sr., and, his son Dan met with the Board of Selectmen to hold an Open Air Parking Facility Hearing concerning a matter which took place on July 10, 1996 at 875 South Main Street, the Clemmey parking lot. A Hearing was called subject to a permit violation. The permit specifically states that the parking lot shall have a Police Detail (determined by the Mansfield Police Chief) upon opening. Testimony was provided by the individuals listed above concerning an incident which took place between Mr. Clemmey and members of the Mansfield Police Department. The State Police were present to verify that they were in the vicinity for a traffic violation on the ramp (their jurisdiction), not to direct traffic. Trooper Walls overheard disrespectful words from Mr. Karl Clemmey, Sr., to the Police Chief. MOTION: To issue a one week suspension of the Open Air Parking Permit at 875 South Main Street. This begins on Thursday, July 18, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. and ends on the following Thursday, July 25, 1996, at 8:00 a.m. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Questions and Answers: Smith Street Block Party: This block party will be held at the corner of the street which will eliminate liability problems with an unaccepted street. 5. Town Manager's Contract Selectmen Mebane and Colella informed the Board that they would not support the renewal of the Town Manager's Contract and stated their reasons for the action they will take when the vote is brought forward. After discussion, the following Motion was presented: MOTION: To renew the Town Manager's Contract. (Robinson- Madan)(3 -2 -0) Selectmen Colella and Mahana against. 6. Board of Selectmen A. Old Business: Town Accountant interviews will be scheduled during the day over the next week. Motion: To send a letter to Cable Access and Cablevislon regarding continual problems with transmission of the Selectmen's Wednesday night meetings. This is unacceptable and the Selectmen are requesting that the problem be solved immediately. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Fulton Pond Dam -- Request and explanation of legal interpretation by Murphy, Lamere and Toomey. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes July 17, 1996 Page 7 B. New Business: The ladder truck being repaired is not the new one. It is still being worked on. Selectmen Mahana asked that pictures of Town vehicles be submitted in order for the Board to accurately make decisions when matters such as this come forward. ***## =Motion: To request the Town Manager to inquire from MMA copies of any services provided by Towns including information about Personnel, Cost and Scope. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: No hiring of personnel over and above budget voted. (Mahana- Pasquale) (4-0-1) Robinson abstained. PASSES. =>A discussion which occurred last week's concerning the calculation of time and one- half during one of the bills being submitted to the Selectmen for approval was brought back briefly for discussion by Mr. Colella. Dump Site -- A sign needs to be installed concerning non - commercial versus industrial and perhaps a sticker needs to be issued. This will be studied further. Adjournment 11 :45 p.m. MOTION: To adjourn. (Mahana- Colella)AII in favor. PASSES. Clerk' Signature ?NKx Date of Approval