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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-8-1997Board of Selectmen Minutes G �IFD January 8, 1997 i" "' C + +A1'S IELD Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk Mahana, and Selectmen Colella, Pa$gX4, ,�'ai►� t,,_.- RoUmson i °r`.�,.�- IE.LD MASSACHUSETTS William F. Williams, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 29 MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 29 and hold Voucher Nos. 8454, 8455, 8462- 8467, and 11154 (Mahana - Colella) WITHDRAWN Clerk Mahana inquired about the amount of Voucher Nos. 8454 and 8455 for heat for the Fire Station and questioned the amount of Voucher Nos. 8462 -8467, cellular phone bills, and stated that he feels the number of cell phones being used is excessive. MOTION: The Town Manager review all cell phones in Town and come back with a reconnnendation as to who should have them. (Mahana - Colella) (3 -2) Selectmen Pasquale and Robinson Opposed. PASSES. Next, Clerk Mahana questioned Fire Department Voucher No. 11154 for Levelor blinds and stated that he does not want to see the blinds at the Plymouth Street station. MOTION: To approve the warrant in the amount of $3,383,569.68. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. PASSES. B. Minutes of December 11, 18, and 26, 1996 MOTION: So moved. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor of 12/11; Selectman Robinson abstained on 12/18; and Selectmen Robinson and Pasquale abstained on the minutes of 12/26. PASSES. C. Licenses and Permits GATRA Contract MOTION: So moved that we accept the contract as presented. (Mahana - Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. Application of Mansfield Women of Today for an Auctioneer's Special Permit for March 22 I MOTION: So moved. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. ( MOTION: That we waive the fees of the permit. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Application of Regent Cafe for an Automatic Amusement Device License MOTION: So moved. (Mahana- Pasquale) All in favor. PASSES. D. Correspondence Action: Resident Letter from Karl Clenuney, 750 South Main Street, requesting permission to access a railroad bed, whose enhance is on East Sheet, in order to inspect his property once a month. Mr. Clermney is requesting permission only until the time when the railroad bed is converted into a bike path. MOTION: To table until next week. (Pasquale - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Other: Miscellaneous Letter from Craig Miller, STV Group, with enclosed copies of the concept plan of the cormmuter rail station project discussed at the Selectmen's December 11 meeting 2. Questions and Continents Chairman Madan asked Vin nie Guerrini to step up to the microphone. After he did, the Chairman announced that Mr. Guetrini recently retired from Mansfield's Police Department after thirty -nitre years of service. 3. 7:50 PM Town Manager Report A. Fire Chief - Ambulance Service Chief Sliney thanked the Selectmen for the opportunity to speak to them this evening regarding ambulance service and stated some of the information that has been put out is wrong and he would like to clarify it. Chief Sliney reviewed the EMT levels, collection procedure used for ambulance bills, referenced a goal the Town Manager gave hum in 1995 to establish a paramedic program (funding for which, he noted, went to Town Meeting but was pulled), reviewed and distributed ambulance service budgets for FY96 and 97, and stated that the only cost to the taxpayer for ambulance service is the capital cost, such as an ambulance. Discussion among the Selectmen and Chief Sliney continued concerning using the ambulance revolving account to purchase an ambulance, and the amount of ambulance fees billed, collected, and received by the Town, development of a proposal to place paramedics on Mansfield's ambulances, establishment of the hue cost of Mansfield's ambulance service, intent of the Board's previous vote to request RFPs for ambulance service, horns of certification required for EMT -P, ambulance donation, analysis of the cost of privatization vs. cost of internal service and quality of both. MOTION: To rescind the request of December 18 to fequest RFPs for private ambulance service. (Pasquale- Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. MOTION: To request that the Town Manager put together a task force to review the feasibility and cost of increasing the level of service of Mansfield's ambulance service to EMT -P. (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Members of the Board of Selectmen suggested that the task force be made up of the following persons: • Member of the Fire Department • Town Manager • Member of Board of Selectmen • Member of Finance Committee • Member of Private Ambulance Service Fire Chief Sliney suggested a paramedic be included in the task force. Information should be submitted by a February deadline for the Town Meeting. 9:15 PM Five Minute Break B. Water Update with Woodard and Curran The following persons were present for this presentation: Doug Reed and Gary Parsons of Woodard & Currant; Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer; and Bob Morrison, Acting Assistant DPW Director. Doug Reed of Woodard & Curran reviewed the following: securing new water supplies, Mansfield's water supply needs, overview of new water source approval, what is known about the Witch Pond Aquifer, what was achieved with the recent engineering at the Witch Pond Site, and their recommendations. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions and commented on the following: effect of Foxboro's source approval permits on Mansfield's application for source approval of the Witch Pond site, possibility of a wellfreld rather than a single well at the Witch Pond site, next phase for Witch Pond, and the number of water consultants ( Mansfield employs presently vs. a few months ago. C. Police Detail Report Mr. Williams reviewed a draft police detail policy stating at the last meeting it was discussed that the Town Treasurer should be more engaged in the process. Selectman Pasquale stated that he does not want the Treasurer to resolve differences in the bills but that users should go to a central location, the Treasurer's Office, who could send the dispute to the appropriate Department. Clerk Mahana stated he feels the Town Manager should establish a receipt system for details. Chairman Madan stated he feels users should have the right to appeal thew bill to the Selectmen. Fire Chief Sliney, in the audience, noted that Hazmat bills take longer to process and collect than other bills and suggested a footnote be added to the policy noting same. Chairman Madan stated the new policy for the Fire Department will be that all payments will be sent directly to the Treasurer's Office. D. Foxboro/Mansfield IMA Discussion with Town Engineer Lee Azinheira and Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel Town Counsel, Robert Mangiaratti, reviewed the history of the Skanko agreement and stated that it is possible that the Town of Foxboro did not pay enough for the capital tie in charge. Town Counsel suggested a meeting be set up with Foxboro representatives, the Town Engineer, Town Counsel, Sewer Commissioners, and the Town Manager to reach a consensus with Foxboro. MOTION: To go forward wit the meeting to be set up by the Town Manager (Pasquale - Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Clerk Mahana stated that does not remember ever signing an agreement with Skanko. Town Counsel responded that the only thing he could find was a signed permit. Clerk Mahana questioned the initials on the permit and their validity. 4. Selectmen A. Old Business MOTION: To direct the Treasurer to send out notices to license holders with outstanding taxes /detail money for thirty days or more requesting they set up an agreement with the Treasurer or make full payment. (Pasquale - Robinson) WITHDRAWN. Chairman Madan stated the process should be left up to the Collector, and if he has a problem he should let the Selectmen know. Selectman Pasquale stated the Treasurer requested the wording the Selectmen would like included in the letter. Selectman Pasquale also inquired about Zone 11 status with other communities and West Mansfield Fire Station signalization. Lastly, Selectman Pasquale stated a comment made at last week's meeting concerning a Selectman's mail being opened should not have been taken personally. Selectman Colella stated signs were installed at the corner of Court Street and North Maui Street but one of the signs was not needed. The sign from Court Street to North Main Street should be brought back approximately four car lengths. The other pole is unnecessary. Selectman Colella also inquired about the status of the business EMC2' , Library parking expansion, and resolution of problems with the new Town Hall roof, sump pump, and wooden ladder. Clerk Mahana referenced a continent he made a couple of weeks ago concerning excessive use of cell phones, inquired about the status of acceptance of additional streets, and stated that he noticed vouchers for coffee, tea, cocoa, and bottled water and that he does not feel these items should be supplied to any employee. Selectman Pasquale stated he feels bottled water should be eliminated but that he does not feel anyone is abusing purchasing coffee and cocoa. Clerk Mahana suggested the courtesy should be extended to DPW. Mr. Williams stated that the Town Manager's office is the only office that purchases coffee for meetings, etc. Clerk Mahana asked if anyone is stationed at the Plymouth Street fire station. Chairman Madan stated that he has received complaints that the phones are not answered at that station. Mr. Williams announced one year ago he had the privilege of hiring his first assistant, Christopher Marion, and that he will miss him and wishes him well, as he will be leaving the Town on January 21. Mr. Marion thanked Mr. Williams and the Selectmen for the wonderful experience. Chairman Madan inquired about the status of the Town Manager's contract. B. New Business Chairman Madan referenced a letter from the Library Director, Leslie Pasch, offering a mural to be hung at the new Town Hall, and stated that he feels it would he a great idea. Selectman Pasquale reminded everyone of the February 3 deadline for the Town Meeting warrant. 4. Adjournment - 10:55 PM MOTION: To adjourn. (Pasquale- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. "� I law/ Clerk's Signature Date of Approval