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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-18-1996BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 18, 1996 PRESENT: Chairman Madan, Acting Clerk Robinson and Selectmen Colella and Pasquale William F. Williams, Town Manager Christopher Marion, Assistant to the Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. MOTION: To nominate Selectman Robinson to be Acting Clerk. (Colella- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. A. Presentation of Donations by Ed Tartufo Mr. Tartufo stated that during his last visit to the Selectmen's meeting he forgot to mention a donation of $100 he recieved from Certuse Adjustment for the Plymouth Street Recreational Facility. Mr. Tartufo also presented two donations - 44,500 from Mansfield Youth Soccer and $100 from Friends of the Drop in Center- -and several labor donations from the following local business for the recreational facility: • Peter DeGirolamo, finish grading on Fields 3 and 4 totaling approximately $600 • Michael Trowbridge of Hutchins - Trowbridge engineering services totaling $4,500 • Dorrance Excavating, regrading services totaling $800 • Carl Webber, Webber Electric, services totaling $400 • Ken Larson, USA Development, electrical work • Town of Mansfield Plumbing and Electrical Inspectors waiver of inspection $200 each • Pisano Construction provision of power rake services totaling $50 • Mansfield Glass installation of the glass at the tower Lastly, Mr. Tartufo suggested a brick engraving fund- raiser for Memorial Park. B. Warrant Nos. 13 & 13A • Warrant No. 13 - $754.037.78 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 13. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. • Warrant No. 13A MOTION: To approve (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. C. Licenses and Permits Letter from Bookends requesting permission to use a section of the public parking lot adjacent to Bookends to erect a canopy -style cover during their open house MOTION: To approve. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. D. Minutes of September 4 & 11, 1996 Minutes September 4, 1996 MOTION: To approve with amendment by Selectman Colella. Selectman Colella requested white arrows be painted at the set of lights on North Main Sheet coming from the Train Station not that a right turn only light be installed. (Colella - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. • Minutes of September 11 MOTION: To approve. (Colella- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. E. Correspondence ACTION: Resident Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Sheet, requesting Great Woods provide adequate facilities to reduce the amount of raw sewerage (Great Woods patron urinating and defecating in the culvert that separates his and Great Woods Property) Letter from Michael McClanahan requesting a waiver of the water hook up capital charge MOTION: To bring in for a hearing (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Scott Leite, Health Agent, forwarding a complaint the Board of Health received concerning the Wade Property at 177 Branch Sheet Miscellaneous Request from the VFW for a parade permit for November 11 and invitation to participate in the parade MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. OTHER: Resident Letter from David and Michelle DesRoches concerning.Alladen Kennels 2 Letter from Stuart and Bonnie Golde concerning Alladen Kennels Town Manager and Staff Invitation from the Mansfield Police Association to the Selectmen and their wives to attend the Annual Policemen's Ball Letter from Max Volterra, Goldberg, Mangiaratti & Jacobs concerning the Fie Chief Office Location In response to the Board of Health's memorandum listed above, Chairman Madan asked the Town Manager who would determine if a junk dealers license is needed for the Wade property at 177 Branch Street. Mr. Williams responded that he would look into the complaint and be sure that it is referred to the appropriate person for investigation. 2. Questions and Comments Chairman William Madan stated that while attending a meeting at the Council on Aging last week with Represenatives Hyland and Poirier he learned that the Welfare Reform Act is working well but that the social set-vice Department has been receiving ten new families each month seeking assistance. Also, Mansfield's food pantries are empty. Chairman Madan requested food donations from Mansfield's residents now in addition to Thanksgiving donations. Peter DeTrolio, Elm Street, asked if the Board of Selectmen is going to do something about Great Woods concert noise before the next season begins. Chairman Madan responded that he is sure the issue will be discussed during Great Woods entertainment license renewal. Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, stated that lilac bushes are obstructing the view for vehicles at the corner of Plain Street and West Street' and requested the traffic officer look at the intersection. Richard Devine, 6 Morgan Road, requested the Selectmen think about revolving accounts for the pay/ride system in the School Department. Mi•. Devine stated deposits for the system have been-- FY95,$140,482; FY96, $56,000, and FY97, $136,000 so far. Mr. Devine stated Mi•. Bob Gurek, School Business Manager, stated no money was expended from the pay /ride accounts for the first two years of the system and he, Mr. Devine, feels accounts should not be initiated to offset expenses when money collected is held. Richard Boucher; Tresurer- Collector, will obtain a report on the disparities between each of the fiscal yeas. 3 Andy Gazzolo, 25 South Street, Finance Committee Chairman, reminded the Board of Selectmen of a $70,000 deficiency in the budget and that no action has been taken by them yet. Selectman Pasquale responded that he would be addressing this later this evening. 3. Town Manager Report • State of the Town of Mansfield Report Mr. Williams gave a "State of the Town of Mansfield" report "to clarify reports of impending crisis and render ...observations of fact, constructive recommendations, and not predictions." • Union, Davis, and Horrace Streets Mr. Williams reported that construction of Union, Davis, and Horrace Sheets will be postponed until the week of October 28 due to high contractor demand. Fire Department Aerial Ladder Truck Mr. Williams also reported that the Fie Department Aerial Ladder Truck arrived at Freightliner /American LaFrance in Vagina this morning. 4. Selectmen A. Old Business ( • Lights at the South Common Selectman Pasquale inquired about the status of installation of lights on Union Sheet at the South Common. Selectman Robinson stated the Light Commissioners voted two op- posed and one in favor of installing the lights in this area at Monday's meeting. • Town of Norton Sewer Billing Selectman Pasquale noted that he saw correspondence from Town Counsel that court proceedings will begin between Mansfield and Norton and that he was sorry to see the situation come to that. Selectnen Pasquale requested the Selectmen be kept informed of the proceedings. • Walsh Well -Field Selectman Pasquale inquired about the status of the Walsh wellfield. Mr. Williams responded that an executive session will need to be scheduled to discuss retaining professional personnel to review cowl testimony. • Industrial Park Businesses Selectman Pasquale stated that he has not met with Industrial Park businesses yet concerning their electric service but that he is hying to coordinate schedules to do so. 11 • Train Station Status Selectman Pasquale inquired about the status of Mansfield's train station. Mr. Williams stated that he has not seen a Request for Proposals issued by the MBTA and assumes that none have gone out. At Special Town Meeting, Selectman Pasquale heard a commitment was made by Geoff Slater to have two train stations in Mansfield if it is what Mansfield wants. Selectman Pasquale requested Mr. Slater be contacted to confine this. Lastly, Selectman Pasquale asked the Selectmen if they would be in favor of scheduling a meeting with the MBTA. Town Manager's Contract Selectman Pasquale requested time be set aside on the Selectmen's agenda to sign the Town Manager's contract when a full Board is present since it has been reviewed by Town Counsel $70,000 Budget Imbalance Selectman Pasquale stated that the $70,000 imbalance in the Municipal budget needs to be addressed and asked the Town Manager if receipts will be higher than anticipated for the Municipal side or if reductions totaling $70,000 will have to be made. Ivtr. Williams responded if the integrity of other accounts is not impacted by anything severe the budget should be ok. B. New Business Fruit and Short Streets Selectman Pasquale stated that construction began on Fruit and Short Streets but has stopped and asked that the Town Manager check into the construction schedule. • Williams Street Selectman Pasquale asked if Williams Street would be completed by winter, as it has been reduced to grade since mid July. • Composting Grants Selectman Pasquale stated that while at the State House he learned that composting grant applications have been distributed. Mi•. Williams responded that the Town is working on an application. • Rodman Ride for Kids - Donation MOTION: To use $500 Rodman Ride for Kids donation for the DARE grant. (Pasquale- Madan) All in favor. PASSES. • Mansfield High School Fuel Tanks ( Pasquale inquired about a memofandurn concerning fuel tanks at the High School. 5 • Capital Improvements Members Selectman Robinson stated that he feels the Selectmen should start thinking about appointment of Capital Improvements members for next year. Selectman Pasquale nominated Selectman Robinson to serve on the Committee for a second year and Clerk Mahana to serve also. MOTION: To appoint Selectman Robinson and Clerk Mahana to the Capital Improvements Committee. (Pasquale- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. • Jordan Jackson Parking Lot Lighting Selectman Robinson stated as Chairman of the Light Commissioners, he was hying to work with the School Department to install lights in the Jordan Jackson parking lot to increase public safety. Chairman Madan responded to Selectman Robinson's cormnents stating that the Jordan Jackson School is the best lit school in Mansfield and that the Selectmen have not received requests from anyone at the School Department for the new lights. Selectmen Pasquale suggested requesting the School Department's input on whether or not they need the lights. 5. Wastewater Workshop 9:00 PM The following persons were in attendance for this workshop: Presenters: John Donovan, Jun Small, and Don Freeman, all of Camp Dresser & McKee Town Staff: Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer; Ken Hackett, Wastewater Treatment Manager; John Buckley, Assistant DPW Director; Richard Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner Board and Committee Members: Shirley Hanlon and James Burke of the Conservation Commission; Dr. Raymond Martin of the Board of Health; and John Sullivan of the Planning Board A. Wastewater Collection System After being introduced by Town Engineer Lee Azinheira, John Donovan reviewed the Wastewater Collection System, the history and description of the system, and steps that have been taken to solve the infiltration/inflow problem. Questions & Comments Questions and comments made by the workshop attendees were concerning the general condition of pipes in Mansfield; effect of recent rainfall on the inflow and infiltration system; problems with leaks in newer subdivisions; age of subdivisions where leaks have been detected; whether or not new drainlayers license regulations will assist in solving the inflow and infiltration problems; use of sump pumps in Town; requiring developers 6 compensate for additional sewerage resulting fiom development of their subdivisions; and institution of a pipe lining program B. Wastewater Treatment Plant Next, Jim Small reviewed the history of Mansfield's wastewater treatment plant, showed slides of the plant's daily operations, and commented on the plant's performance. Mr. Small also showed a sample of wastewater upon entering and exiting the system and samples of primary and secondary sludge. Questions and Comments Workshop attendees asked questions and commented on the general condition of the plant, projected schedule for the plant to reach maximum capacity; maximum amount of liquids to be handled in one day; status of sludge capacity; and recommended Board of Health regulations to maximize treatment capacity. C. Wastewater Master Plan Don Freeman reviewed each component of Phase I and Il of the Wastewater Master Plan. Phase I includes updating town -wide sewer mapping, surveying non - sewered residents, identifying problem areas in town, flow projection, and plant capacity. To date, the Town has not contacted with Camp Dresser and McKee for Phase H of the Master Plan. If a contact is entered into, Camp Dresser and McKee would provide recommendations and costs for Mansfield's system, would review the cost of additional plant capacity, and would recommend a prioritization of improvements to the system. Questions and Comments Questions and comments from workshop attendees were concerning the timeline for Phase 1, extension of sewer to poorly drained soil areas in town, maximum plant expansion, cost to expand, and whether or not there is room at the existing site to expand. D. Sludge Compost Facility Lastly, Jim Small, reviewed a sludge cost analysis and recommended the Town institute year -round composting once maximum capacity is reached at the third landfill. Questions and Comments Questions and comments fiom workshop attendees were concerning inclusion of revenue in the cost calculations, actual cost to begin year -round composting, copper levels in earlier composting, cost of a new landfill, lifespan of third landfill, market for effluent water, water reuse, and if the water could be used to recharge an aquifer. 7 6. Adjournment 10:24 MOTION: To adjourn. (P quale -Co ella) All in favor. Cle k's Signature PASSES. qIQ57h(0 Date ofApproiwl