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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-11-1997TOWN OF MANSFIELD BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES JUNE 11, 1997 f-Et fir 1C G rAss;jcI�us rrs Present: Chairman Madan; Clerk Dianne Royle; Selectmen Frank Collela; Norman Mahana Richard Boucher, Acting Town Manager 1. Salute the Flag Chairman Madan called the Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. .Warrant No. 51- $5,984,918.96 Motion: To approve. (Boyle /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. (Dianne Royle abstained from all Health Department items and Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items.) .Minutes of June 4, 1997 Amendments were made by Clerk Royle on pages 5, 10, 11 and 12. The amended Minutes will be resubmitted at the June 11th Meeting for approval. .Licenses and Permits A request for a Drain Layer Licenses for the balance of the year was submitted by John Robbie . Motion: To approve the half -year Drain Layer License. (Royle /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. ♦ Correspondence Resident Letter from Mary R. Cinelli, 7 Village Road, requesting the Board consider the installation of a traffic light at the intersection of School and Plymouth Streets. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 11, 1997 Page 2 This is not a State road. Town Manager will revisit this issue and send a reply to this request. Town Manager and Staff Fire Department The Fire Department has signs but they have not been put up on the new building. The signs indicating you are approaching the Fire Department have not been installed. Playground and Recreation Department Request from Recreation requesting a statement from the Board of Selectmen as follows: Richard Boucher, Acting Town Manager, may sign contracts on behalf of Town. This is a necessary statement for the license at the Day Camp. Motion: To approve this request. (Mahana/Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Lorilee Fish, Parks and Recreation Director, requesting waiver of the fees for occupancy permits on the office and the bathrooms at Memorial Park. Motion: To approve waiver of fees for occupancy permits on the Office and bathrooms on Memorial Park. (Colella/Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Department of Public Worizs Letter from Normand Pratt, Staff Representative, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, requesting dates for the commencement of negotiations for D.P.W. employees. The Town Manager will respond to Mr. Pratt. Charter Conarnission A memorandum from the Charter Commission regarding the schedule for meeting with Department Heads, Boards, Committees and Commissions to discuss the Charter issue was in Selectmen packages. The Town Manager will distribute a copy to all those involved in this process. State and Local Government A copy of a letter from William Madan, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, to Thomas Hodjson requesting a work crew paint the D.P.W. garage during the summer. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 11, 1997 Page 3 Letter from Peter Kortright, AICP, SRPEDD Commissioners, requesting nominations for "Priority Planning Areas for Development and Preservation." This was referred to the Planning Department and Conservation Commission for their recommendations. Bill Ottaviani has been recommended as a candidate. The appointments will be made on Wednesday, June 18th. Meeting Notice: SRPEDD Commission will meet on June 18th Other Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, regarding parking charges at Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts. This letter has been referred to Town Counsel. Letter from Jeffrey H. Fisk, President, J. Fisk Construction, Inc., reporting the closure of Fruit Street from the Airport to Short Street beginning on June 16, 1997 for the extension of the sewer system. Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, regarding parking charges on Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts tickets. Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, regarding the parking of cars at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts before the arrival of the Police detail. Miscellaneous Mansfield Cable Access Board The Board received a letter from Lewis Levine, Clerk, Mansfield Cable Access Board, regarding new members and officers. This is still one open position on this Board. Animal Shelter Volunteers /Electric Department Mr. Madan received a letter from the Animal Shelter volunteers thanking them for the work they have done at the Animal Shelter. Mr. Madan also thanked the volunteers at the Shelter for their good work with the animals. 2. Questions and Comments 4951140 Mr. Karl Clemmey expressed concern regarding the Mass. Highway Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 11, 1997 Page 4 response regarding 495/140. Mass. Highway representatives will be meeting with Mansfield and Norton concerning this ramp. Mr. Clemmey stated that he and others would like to see this move forward. Balcom Ridge House Lots Mr. Clemmey recommended that the four Balcom Ridge Lots not be sold since there have been changes in this area that could be beneficial to children (i.e. play area. For children). Open Air Parking Facility License Fees The Board of Selectmen will look into License fees at Great Woods and other facilities to formulate some type of equity in this system. Mr. Clemmey will provide the information he has gathered to the Selectmen. June 4, 1997 Selectmen's Meeting Mr. Clemmey read a prepared statement regarding his derogatory opinion of Clerk Royle. The statement was called to a halt by Chairman Madan as requested by Mrs. Royle. The Selectmen did say that Mr. Clemmey was free to submit them in writing, however, they were not contained in the Agenda of the Meeting and Mr. Madan also noted that it was an inappropriately presented. 3. Constable Interview - Paul Foley A brief interview with Mr. Foley took place. The Board of Selectmen received a letter from the Police Chief recommending denial of the Applicant's application for this position. The issue concerning the appointment of a Constable not living in the Town of Mansfield was also discussed by Colella, i.e. Wareham. Motion: To deny the appointment of Mr. Foley as Constable based on Police Chiefs recommendation. (Colella/Royle) 3 -0, PASSES. (Mr. Mahana absent at this time.) 4. Discussion with Woodard & Curran Re: Witch Pond Well Exploration and Well Rehabilitation An in -depth plan was reviewed concerning the Witch Pond Well exploration and well rehabilitation. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 11, 1997 Page 5 Motion: Request Woodard & Curran to proceed with the next step for permitting. (Mahana/Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Chairman Madan suggested that the Town address water quality and distribution systems and what the Board needs to do to stay on top of this work. He suggested the Town address one item yearly as well as new water sources and address capital requirements as needed. House Bill #4107 was enclosed in the package for review by the Board. This Bill contains information about the Land Bank Program. This item will be discussed with a Representative. 5. Old Business ♦ Sale of Balcom Ridge Lot Estates The Board received information from Town Counsel and the Selectmen must C formally declare that the property is available for disposition. This should done by a vote by the Selectmen declaring the property to be surplus and of no municipal use. The Board should also declare an Agent for the sale. In the past, the Treasurer served as Agent for the Town. Motion: To declare this property to be surplust and of no municipal use. (Mahana /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. 6. New Business Water Conservation Schedule The Water Conservation Schedule was announced by the Board of Selectmen. The odd /even water schedule and watering hours were announced. The Board urged all residents to adhere to this so that this does not go into a full mandatory Water Ban. Summer Meeting Schedule Clerk Royle asked Chairman Madan if there will be a summer schedule. Clerk Royle will not be able to attend the June 18th Meeting of the Board of Selectmen and the June 16th Light Commissioner Meeting. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 11, 1997 Page 6 Assistant D.P.W. Director Clerk Royle asked if this was a new job description. The Town Manager will contact the D.P.W. Director concerning the job description. If changes were made to the Job Description, it should have come before the Board of Selectmen for review and approvalldisapproval. The Town Manager will also review the 8/1/95 Job Description. This position has been advertised. The Town Manager will contact the Selectmen if a change has been made for their approval by voting process. Light Commissioners Meeting ♦ Mr. Colella requested the Monday, June 16, 1997 Meeting be posted. ♦ Shop stewards will meet for the first time on Monday, June 23,d at 3:00 P.M. The Town Manager will contact Town Counsel regarding who is to negotiate with the Electric Department. 7. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn the June 111h Meeting at 9:40 P.M. (Mahana /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. ( S -V� K` ';� J r 1 Clerk. Date