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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-21-1997WCEf"17ll TOWN OF MANSFIELD 21 JUL If c;{ 1n` 22 BOARD OF SELECTMEN P�� 4 it S r �„ �1 �; � T_rS MEETING MINUTES MAY 21, 1997 Present: Chairman William Madan; Clerk Dianne Royle; Selectmen Frank Colella; Norman Mahana; and, Amos Robinson Richard Boucher, Acting Town Manager 1. Boys State Welcome Bill Flannery introduced Kent Old Nixon, Mike Madan and Amelia Reddington who were present to observe how Town government operates. They are involved in a program that takes place from June 4'h through June 201h at Stonehill College. It is one week of intense work. The group will be assigned to a Town to operate, elect officials such as Governor, Lt. Governor, etc. They will also have breakfast with the President. This program has been in existence for over 50 years and runs in 49 states. Part of this course involves attending local meetings. Chairman Madan briefly explained the responsibilities of the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager. Mr. Boucher invited the students to visit his office anytime to go over questions and information. They simply need to make an appointment and he will be happy to meet with them. Mr. Madan asked the Town Manager to supply copies of the Town By -Laws, Town Report and Charter to the group. 2. Salute the Flag • Amelia Reddington, a Junior at Mansfield High School, led the Meeting in the Pledge of Allegiance. • Amelia Reddington, called the Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. • Warrant No. 47 - $731,373.70 Motion: To approve. (Colella- Mahana) All in Favor. PASSES. • Minutes of May 7 & 14, 1997 May 7, 1997 - Open Session Motion: To approve. (Royle- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 2 May 14, 1997 - Open Session Motion: To approve. (Boyle - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. May 14, 1997 - F,xecutim Session Motion: To approve, not to be released. ( Royle- Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Licenses and Permits C &S Corporation, 500 School Street, John P. Smith. Permit request to buy /sell second -hand vehicles. A memorandum was submitted by the Town Treasurer/ Collector stating that back taxes are owed in the amount of $67,354.00. Town Counsel submitted a memorandum which states that he will not back to approve if, in fact, applicant is same principle as property. Motion: To refer this to Town Manager to determine principle and resolve issue. (Boyle /Colella)3- 0- 1(Chairman Madan abstained.) PASSES. • Correspondence Action Request for Transfer - Building Department Chairman Madan did not participate. Inappropriate funding to operate the electrical/mechanical premises. The Town Manager recommended the Selectmen may want to set up this program differently with a Revolving Fund for licenses next year. They used more than they anticipated in the budget. Motion: To recommend Transfer of$32,50 (Mahana/Colella) 3 -0 -1 (Chairman Madan did not participate and Selectman Robinson arrived at 7:50 P.M.)PASSES. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 3 Action Resident Letter from Mary P. Whiting, 81 Angell Street, requesting "Slow Children" and "Children at Play" signs be posted on both sides of Angell Street, the speed limit on Angell Street be reduced from 35 to 25 MPH, and speed limit sign's be posted once the change takes place. This is under review by the Police Department. Motion: Install "Slow Children" or "Children at Play" sign. (Mahana/Royle)All in Favor. PASSES. Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Lorilee Fish, Park & Recreation Director, requesting the public parking lot on North Main Street, next to Mansfield Cooperative Bank, remain open on Summer movie nights until 11:00 P.M. with attached positive recommendation of the Police Chief. Motion: To issue a permit,fto allow the public parking lot on North Main Street, next to Mansfield Cooperative Bank, remain open on Summer nights until 11:00 P.M. based on the approval of the Police Chief which is on file. (Colella/Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Memorandum from Scott Leite, Health Agent, forwarding a complaint his office received from Karl Clemmey relative to the Wade property located on Branch Street. The Police Chief is investigating this operating without a license Qunk license). The Town Manager wi11 look into this matter. Request for a waiver of the Certificates of Inspection fees (Town portion) for the Mansfield Public Schools from Robert Gurek, School Business Manager. Motion: To waive Certificates of Inspection fees for the Mansfield Public Schools (Mahana/Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. Miscellaneous Letter from Borchers & Ahern, attorney's at law, requesting the 1 Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 4 Town draft a Request for Proposals for the purchase of property known as Sections 2 and 3 of Willis Street, abandoned by the Town in 1989. Town Manager feels that more information is necessary in order to take any action. Clarification of a previous Town Meeting vote and ownership of the parcel is needed as well. Other Resident Letter from James McLaughlin, North Main Street resident, thanking the Town of Mansfield, especially Michael Ahern and Dan Clifford, for their prompt actions in reconstructing his front yard at 21 North Main Street. Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, concerning Household Hazardous Waste Collection. Board and Committee Memorandum from the Municipal Building Committee to the Board of Selectmen concerning the damaged Norway pine on Maple Street at the rear Town Hall entrance. The Town Manager will meet with Mr. Calhoon to resolve this issue. Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, with attached request for information from SPREDD and his response to the request. Memorandum from Daniel B. Clifford, DPW Director, to the Board of Selectmen, concerning lighting in the Town Hall. Letter from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, to the Board of Selectmen concerning Open Air Parking Facility Licenses and Seven Day Entertainment License Fees. Mr. Karl Clemmey was present at the meeting to express concern and to clarify information in a comment which was made at a previous meeting by Selectman Mahana regarding his Open Air Parking Facility. Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 5 State and Local Government Letter from the Massachusetts Historical Commission to the Board of Selectmen concerning the Fisher Richardson House. Miscellaneous Letter from Frank G. Nilson, Moderator, First Christian Church, inviting Chairman Madan or his designee to welcome Reverend Bruce Geiger to Mansfield on June 8`h at 3:00 P.M. Letter from NEES Companies providing information to the Board of Selectmen concerning vegetation management treatments to take place in Mansfield. 3. Fair Housing - Poster Contest Winners Chairman Madan congratulated each winner and presented prizes to: Grand Prize Jill Thomson First Place Jill Grant Second Place Holly Condon Third Place Matt Kershaw (not present) 4. Discussion with Planning Board re: Great Woods Land /Joint Grant Application The intent of the Town of Norton is improvement of transportation and a way of opening up Great Woods for development. The intent of the Town of Mansfield is to preserve Great Woods. If this Grant has been awarded, Chairman Madan suggested that it is important to participate and stated that they look forward to dialogue with Norton and to stay informed as this project progresses. Clerk Royle reconnnended a letter of support of the Grant by the Selectmen and Planning Board , be sent. This is the first of several Grant runs. A letter has been sent to Norton to start discussion. Mr. Mahana, on behalf of the Board of Selectmen, extended their thanks to the members of the Planning Board. 5. Airport Commission Interviews The Board of Selectmen interviewed the following Applicants for a Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 6 Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 7 years to complete. The Town should be able to draw approximately 3.2 million gallons from this area. Rehabilitation of Wells D.E.Q. suggested the formation of a Revolving Account where money is sequestered and they would not have to go to Town Meeting to do this type of project. Mr. Colella congratulated Dan and Bob for a job well done during the recent main break near the Robinson School and also congratulated Bob Salvo of Union Street for a first class job. The D.P.W. and Electrical Department were commended. 10. Old Business Town Manager D.P. W. Issues • D.P.W. - road striping. • D.P.W. - Warning signs on Oak Street - work order to D.P.W. • Issue Work Order for what is being done. • Fluoridation Program begins June 9, 1997. Selectmen Clerk Royle Balcom hots - to be sold Selectmen Royle would like to clarify if these will be bid as a group or as individual lots. They will be sold either way. Motion: To handle situation in this manner and to put the ad in the newspaper. (Royle/Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Selectman Mahana Collective Equipment Purchases This process is similar to State bids. A request was made to have the Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 8 Town Manager speak with the Fire Chief to see if he has looked into collective purchase agreements through the State at- Association to get fire apparatus at a lower cost. The Town Manager informed Mr. Mahana that they might already have the item on the State Bid List. He will look into the matter. Miscellaneous Bella Vista Averure - Resident Request re: 'Traffic Study A resident requested a traffic study be done in this area in order to determine if a "No Left Turd' sign should be put in place. Motion: To conduct an informal Traffic Study by the Police Department, as requested. (Royle/Robinson)4 -0 -1 (Selectmen Colella abstained.) Request to tie into Foxboro Critical Needs Area This issue was discussed by the Board of Selectmen. Motion: To deny request. (ColellalMahana) 4 -1 -0 (Dianne Royle against) 11. New Business Chairman Madan Andy Gazolla - Resignation Letter The Board of Selectmen has received a resignation letter from Andy Gazolla, Chairman of the Finance Committee. The Board of Selectmen commended Mr. Gazolla for a job well done and for his service which was above and beyond the call of duty and for the many nights and Saturdays that he spent working with the budgets. The Board wishes him well in the future. The Board of Selectmen reconmuended the Town Manager post for this position. Foxboro Fire 'Truck Storage Chairman Madan asked the 'Town Manager to look into why the Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes May 21, 1997 Page 10 Selectman Mahmra Tax Increases Selectman Mahana recommended that the 1'ownManager set as an objective for this year increasing taxes 1 -1/2% versus 2 -1/2 %. 40 °i Anniversay Committee The Board received a request to use the Town stamp on forty (40) paper weights that will be used as prizes during the celebration. Motion: To allow the 401h Anniversary Committee to use the Town stamp on forty (40) paper weights that will be used as prizes throughout the celebration. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. PASSES. The Town Manager will contact the individual on the Committee that made this request. Board of Selectmen Selectman Colella and members of the Board of Selectmen commended the Finance Committee for the many hours they have spent this year on the budgets and articles. NEXT MEETING The Public Hearings scheduled for the May 28Th Meeting will be cancelled and rescheduled for the next meeting which will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 1997. 12. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn the May 21" Meeting at 10:18 P.M. (Colella- Mahana)All in favor. PASSES. The Board of Selectmen extended best wishes to all for a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend. Dianne koy e, Clerk r Date