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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-24-1996BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes July 24, 1996 PRESENT: 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. • Warrant No. 5 - $1,235,924.92 MOTION: To approve. (Mahana - Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. PASSES • Minutes of June 19, 1996; Minutes of June 26, 1996; Minutes of July 10, 1996 MOTION: To approve. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. Selectman Robinson abstained from the vote on the minutes of July 10 and June 26. PASSES. • Revised Proposal from Brown and Barrett for two years of auditing services -- FY97 and 98 in the amounts of $18,000 and $18,750 respectively This revised proposal was requested by the Selectmen at their July 10 meeting. • Correspondence ACTION Resident Letter from Edward J. Curtin, 29 Elyse Road, requesting the speed limit on Elyse Road, Patty's Road, and Donald Allen Drive be reduced from 30 MPH to 15 or 20 MPH This request is trader revietin by the Police Department Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Larry Gallagher, Town Accountant, to the Board of Selectmen asking which payment, whose funding is to come from the Cable TV Gift Account, has priority, $12,744 to Clear Concepts or $45,782 to the School Department Mr. Williams explained that Clear Concepts has already performed the ivork, for which the 7611,11 nvcrs billed $12,744, and mast be paid MOTION: The bill in the amount of $12,744 to Clear Concepts takes priority. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Pasquale asked the Town Manager to notify the School Department of this vote. Miscellaneous Letter from Darrel Benson, President, Mansfield Midget Football Inc., requesting a waiver of the Town's portion of the cost for a building permit, a plumbing permit, and an electrical permit needed for work being done to the concession stand at Memorial Park MOTION: To waive the Town's portion of the building, electrical, and plumbing permit fees. (Mahana - Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained. PASSES. Chairman Madan requested development of a policy be reviewed for non -profit organization permit fee waivers. OTHER 1 Resident Letter from Dan Clemmey acknowledging Det. Sgt. Martin, Lt. Sarro, and the paramedics timeliness and professionalism in responding to a medical emergency at the 875 South Main Street parking facility Letter from Randall Moore, 154 Essex Street, requesting the Selectmen slow the growth in Mansfield Letter from Marianne Macdonald with attached letter to Trudy Coxe, Secretary, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, regarding Amtrak's sound barrier fencing Miscellaneous Letter from Paul K. O'Leary, superintendent, inviting the Selectmen to an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 11, at 6:30 PM to discuss Section 220 of the FY97 Massachusetts State budget 2. Town Manager Report • West Mansfield Fire Station David Young was present for this portion and the next portion of the Town Manager's report. Mr. Williams stated that at the July 23 Municipal Building Committee meeting he was requested to present a Reserve Fund Transfer Request to the Selectmen in the amount of $28,000. The transfer would provide funding to install a sprinkle system for the West Mansfield Fire Station. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments: Members of the Board of Selectmen stated that they could support the request from a financial point of view but from a moral point of view they could not because the funds were not appropriated at Town Meeting. Questions were also asked concerning why there is an urgency for this to be done prior to Town Meeting, if any additional money will be needed before Town Meeting e.g. for phone wiring funding and cabling, the amount of money available from the sale of the West Mansfield Fire Station, funding for the fire station in addition to the previously approved $125,000 transfer request, amount of money invested by the Department of Public Works in the sewer line forced main, reimbursement of the Department of Public Works for providing gravel, effect of the municipal buildings project funding article failing at Town Meeting on the transfer request if approved now. MOTION: To go along with transfer request of the Municipal Building Committee to install the sprinkler system so at least we will be one step closer to getting there. (Robinson- Pasquale)(2 -3) Pasquale and Robinson in favor. FAILS. • Police Station Mr. Williams informed the Selectmen that lie received a schematic design of the police station at last evening's Municipal Building Committee meeting. The design will be the basis for a warrant article requesting additional funds to complete the project. Mr. Williams, Town Manager, and Mr. Young, Municipal Building Committee Chairman, reviewed the funds available for the project currently and the total cost to complete. The 7 Municipal Building Committee is requesting the Selectmen sponsor an article to formally place the proceeds fi-om the sale of the Paine School ($200,000) into the rehabilitation projects budget which will bring the Police Station budget up to $1,052,000. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Young questions such as why this procedure was not followed with the West Mansfield Fire Station, the number of cells proposed, what would have to be cut if this is not done, and the number of cells currently used and frequency of cells holding more than one prisoner at a time. Selectman Robinson stated that he rvordd like to discuss the increase in use of the cells during different times of the year at a future meeting.. MOTION: To put on the warrant. (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES • Reserve Fund Transfer Request No. 2 - Fire Department - $4,500 To renrore an aboveground #2 Fuel Oil tank at 11 Sharvnrrrt Avenue Fire Chief Sliney explained his Reserve Fund Transfer Request to remove above ground fuel tanks at 11 Shawmut Avenue, as referenced in his memorandum to the Town Manager dated July 23, 1996. Fire Chief Sliney would also like an article placed on the Special Town Meeting Warrant for $9,500 for the tank removal program. Board Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen questioned the location of the tanks, who removed the fuel oil from the tanks; whether or not a lien has been placed on the land for taxes, if the Town could place a mechanics lien on the land, inclusion of the $4,500 requested in the Reserve Fund Transfer in the Special Town Meeting Warrant to replenish the Reserve Fund; and if there is any documentation stating that the tanks are unsafe to leave standing. MOTION: To approve the request to transfer $4,500 for removal of aboveground tanks at I 1 Shawmut Avenue with understanding that the article will be increased from $9,500 to $14,000 to replenish the account. (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Prior to voting on the above motion there was discussion concerning responsibility of the owner for damages; whether or not the property owner could be charged criminally, and responsibility to clean the lot if it is found to be polluted. • Cedar Court Petition Mr. Williams asked the Selectmen if they have reviewed a petition to block off the old railroad right -of -way to stop motorized dirt bikes from entering it and if they agree with the Department of Public Works Director not to block off the area. MOTION: To outlaw motorized vehicles in that area and post signs reflecting that. (Pasquale - Malian) All in favor. PASSES. 3. Plymouth Street Recreational Facility Donations Ed Tartufo presented the Board of Selectmen with the following donations for the Plymouth Street Recreational Facility: Monetary Donations • $100 Barrows Insurance Agency • $100 EDO Engineering; Beth and David Oberlander; out of home 3 • $25 Cynthia and Gerald Katz • $1000 Northeastern Savings Bank - 2nd installment of 3 part pledge • $1000 Chrysler Corporation • $100 Amicii Funeral Home - Mike Bolea • $ 250 Tremont Resources Inc., Ed & Marion Bourget, Tremont Street • $5,000 Mansfield Cooperative Bank - Last installment of $15,000 pledge • $2,000 Mansfield Rotary Club - Last installment of a $5,000 pledge Labor Donations: • Jim McKenna Overall Construction $1,200 - Provided an Excavator for a day to dig the trench for the water line for well • Mr. Ruta, Jeff Carlson, Mansfield Resident $2,500 - Rough plumbing for concession stand • DeGirolamo and Sons, $1,000 - Provided excavator and labor to dig the permanent water line to the facility Next, Chairman Madan informed the Selectmen and the public that recently the Rotary Club awarded Mr. Tartufo the Paul Harris award, the highest award anyone can receive from Rotary. 4. Town Manager Report Continued L Personnel Policy r. Williams updated the Selectmen on the status of the Personnel Policy stating that it is under review by Town Counsel. • Building Permit Moratorium Mr. Williams requested the Board of Selectmen consider a phased building permit moratorium. Chairman Madan responded that it may force people to develop and build their lots more quickly. Chairman Madan also stated if a policy could be developed that is legally defensible, it should be brought to Town Meeting for a vote. Clerk Malrana asked if the Department of Environmental Protection had been petitioned yet for a declaration of water emergency. 4. Williams Street Bridge Discussion Richard Lewis, Conservation Planner; Shirley Hanlon, Conservation Commission; Kate Viens, Historical Commissioner; and Planning Board members Ralph Penney, Bernie Dolan, John Sullivan, Tom McShane, Marydee Flynn, Andrea Benda , and Tom French were present for this discussion. Town Engineer Lee Azinheira summarized the history of the closure of the Williams Street bridge and reviewed the design phase and construction schedule. Paul Boyer of Liechtenstein Associates explained the differences between the original bridge design proposed and the current proposal. Although the Town is in favor of the 23MPH bridge design, the State prefers a 25 MPH design. The cost savings of the current proposal over the original proposal is $200,000. Public Questions and Continent: 0 Name not stated questioned whether or not a walkway would be installed on the bridge and what the Town's plans are to regulate the speed limit on the bridge. John Farinacci, 340 William Street, questioned a change in angle of alignment in the bend in the roadway closest to Pine Street, the height of grading, and review of extending the guardrail to in front of his lot Leonard Flynn, 102 Jewell Street, stated that Alternative 1 is his preference and that Alternate No. 2 involves taking conservation land. Mr. Flynn also stated that he would like figures for the rate of accidents reviewed more and that because Williams Street is a scenic road he would like to see alternatives such as granite or stone facing explored. Next, Mr. Flynn questioned justification for the 21mph vs. 23 mph speed limit, and the distance from the current bridge location to the locations shown in Alternate No. 1 and Alternate No. 2. Lastly, Mr. Flynn suggested the Selectmen speak with Roland Hebert of SRPEDD to resolve the speed limit issue. Ralph Penney, 331 Maple Street, stated that he is glad to see the Board of Selectmen has backed away from the major bridge relocation originally proposed by Mass Highway. Mr. Penney also stated that he would not be in favor of using weathered steel, nor would he be in favor of painting the bridge. Mr. Penney asked if incorporation of a park theme along the bridge is still being discussed, (allowing access for fishing), if there is still a problem with the dam, and if there are any plans for putting a rendering together before putting the project out to bid. Frank Goffredo, 256 Williams Street, questioned inclusion of the redesign in the cost estimates and responsibility to pay Greiner Associates for the plans of the bridge they drew up with a 30 mph design. Mr. Goffredo stated that he feels Alternate No. 2 is better than what was previously proposed. Kate Viens, Historical Commission, stated that because Williams Street is a scenic way she would like a timberpile bridge with a timberpile deck and asked if the idea had been discussed. Lastly, Ms. Viens stated that she does not support a modern guardrail structure on Williams Street and questioned removal of the stone wall in front of the Schaefer property. Walter Meehan, 292 Williams Street, asked if the water main is included in the cost, if a fence will be installed on the bridge for children's safety, and asked if the State would have to go to Town Meeting to have the conservation restriction overturned Clerk Mahana inquired about the possibility of incorporating cobblestones and imoden railings into the bridge design Ed Jaeger, 361 Williams Street, stated that he feels the current plan is better than original but that he would like to see Alternate No. 1 looked at. Mr. Jaeger has had vehicles run off the road up onto his yard. Mr. Jaeger also questioned the width of proposed road, removal of superstructure of old bridge and leaving its substructure as it relates to the dam; life of a concrete bridge, and whether or not a dump or cement truck would be able to use the bridge. Dick Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, stated that the Conservation Commission is concerned about the extent of the land taking for the bridge. 5 Shirley Hanlon, Conservation Commissioner, stated that the Conservation Commission has voted against any land taking in that area and would like to know the amount of conservation land to be taken with Alternate No. 2 compared to the amount to be taken with the original design. Fire Chief Sliney stated that he would be glad to see the road open for public safety reasons. Board Questions Selectman Pasquale stated that lie is excited about Alternate No. 2, that he thinks opening up the road will reduce the number of cars going off the road, and he likes that the location of the bridge is moving farther away from Robinson Pond. Selectman Pasquale also stated that he would like more work done on facade and aesthetics and lie would like the speed limit to stay at 23mph. Selectman Robinson asked if there is any additional land taking with Alternate No. 2 than with the original plan and stated that he feels Alternate No. 2 is a great improvement and will help in assisting emergency people in town. Selectman Colella stated that he feels the Town is moving in the right direction and asked the residents if they are happy with the bridge. A new Williams Street resident, who did not state her name, suggested a restriction be placed on Williams Street allowing "pleasure vehicles only ", as was done in some areas in Boston. Selectman Pasquale asked Mr. Azinheira if he would be looking for a rendering of the bridge. MOTION: To go ahead with Alternate No. 2. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. The Selectmen took a tell minute break at this time. S. 10:25 Town Manager Report • Revised SCADA Request John Buckley, Assistant DPW Director, reviewed a proposal from Tata and Howard, as stated in their letter dated July 19, for a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System. Chairman Madan suggested the Town request a proposal from Camp Dresser and McKee. MOTION: That the Water Superintendent seek another proposal. ( Mahana- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. • Draft Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles 33 & 34 Mr. Buckley, Assistant DPW Director, explained his proposed Special Town Meeting Article No. 33. Article No. 33 proposes to transfer $18,088.29 from the Capital Account for water to the capital Account for Potassium Hydroxide construction. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale - Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Next, Mr. Buckley explained Article No. 34 to the Selectmen which proposes funding for the water meter replacement program. A consensus of the Board of Selectmen ivas in fm or of Mr. Buckley reivriting the article. • Water Emergency Declaration Update 6 Mr. Buckley stated that he met with Chairman Madan since the last Selectmen's meeting concerning the Water Emergency declaration. Chairman Madan suggested he wait a week before contacting Department of Environmental Protection; so he did. • Wilson Place Water Main Mr. Buckley stated that he would like to do work on Wilson Place. Currently, there are two hydrants on four inch water main, which he would like to replace with 8" pipe. Mr. Buckley stated that he has staff to do the work and asked for the Selectmen's approval to move forward. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen questioned the project cost; whether or not tests have been conducted (Selectman Pasquale suggested a test be completed for the next Selectmen's meeting); whether or not the street will be repaved, the location of the nearest hydrant to Wilson Place off of South Main, and the length of Wilson Place. • Wastewater Master Plan Study Lee Azinheira reviewed the need for the study, as stated in his memorandum to the Town Manager dated July 16, and recommended that a contract with Camp Dresser and McKee (CDM) be approved Board of Selectmen Questions Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions concerning the cost of study, purpose of the study, whether or not the study should be expanded, and whether or not the study has been put out to bid. Selectman Pasquale stated that he would like to see the study put out to bid. Mr. Williams explained why he feels the study should be done by CDM and stated that he stands behind the Town Engineer's recommendation in order to expedite the project and because of the importance it has to the Town at this time. MOTION: To put it out to bid (Colella- Pasquale) (2 -3) Selectman Pasquale and Colella in favor. FAILS. MOTION: To go with Town Engineer's recommendation (Mahana- Madan) (3 -2) Selectmen Pasquale and Colella opposed. PASSES. • Sludge Management Study Mr. Azinheira reviewed his July 22 memo to the Town Manager with an attached letter from Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM), dated June 19, 1996. The letter from Camp Dresser and McKee breaks down the cost and status of the various tasks associated with the Sludge Management Study and includes a request for a contract change for $10,000 over and above tth intially authorized $54,000. Mr. Azinheira recommended the Selectmen approve the contract change so that CDM can finish the study and present their findings to the Town as soon as possible. MOTION: To approve. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. • Request from Resident of 20 Thornton Road for a Sewer Extension Mr. Azinheira explained a request of a Mansfield resident who has requested to extend the sewer main approximately 60 feet in order to connect her house to sewer, as the homeowner would like to sell her house but her septic system failed the Title V inspection. Clerk Mahana stated that he resents that Norton is trying to tie this into the ongoing sewer negotiations. Selectman Pasquale suggested sending a letter to Norton requesting they review the request and consider doing this for the resident. MOTION: To (request Norton consider- doing this). (Pasquale - Colella All in favor. PASSES. • Light Commissioners Meeting Schedule Selectman Robinson suggested holding a Light Commissioners workshop on August 5 so that a representative of MWEC may make a presentation to the Commissioners and suggested pushing back the August 7 Light Commissioners meeting to August 14. Mr. Williams requested the Light Commissioners meet at the conclusion of the Selectmen's August 14 meeting to allow for time to review Special Town Meeting articles. 6. 11:25 Adjourn MOTION: To adjourn. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 4) % �ci ClerVISignciture �� � ➢ate ofAppiovrd U