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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-4-1997P, ' L s It1 €0 97 &Uj 26 P; H12:08 TOWN OF MANSFIELD rr ;r .r�ICPO BOARD OF SELECTMENI,q,c %"' -(USETTS MEETING MINUTES JUNE 49 1997 Present: Chairman Madan; Clerk Dianne Royle; Selectmen Frank Collela; Norman Mahana; and, Amos Robinson Richard Boucher, Acting Town Manager 1. Salute the Flag ♦ Chairman Madan called the Meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. ♦ Warrant No. 49 - $2,324,662.55 Motion:To approve. (Royle/Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. (Dianne Royle abstained from all Health Department items and Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items.) ♦ Warrant No. 50 - $1,697,286.45 Motion: To approve (Royle/Madan) All in favor. PASSES. (Dianne Royle abstained from all Health Department items and Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items.) ♦ Minutes of May 7, 1997 Motion: To approve the Minutes of May 7, 1997. (Colella /Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Minutes of May 21, 1997 Amendments were made by Clerk Royle as follows: Page 2: Under Licenses and Permits stating back taxes were due in the amount of $57,204.94. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 2 Page 2: Request for Transfer - Building Department, the amount recommended in the Motion was $23,000. Town Manager will confirm the Request a»tount. Page 3: Under the second Motion, the words `to issue a permit' and insert `To allow the public parking lot... ". Page 6: Under Item 8 the wording in sentence two should be `to cut into the road'. Motion: To approve the Minutes of May 21, 1997 as amended. (Colella/Mahana)All in favor. PASSES. ♦ Renewal Extensions - Section 8 Housing - Consolidated Annual Contributions Contract Two separate Renewal Extensions - Section 8 Housing - Consolidated Annual Contribution Contracts were submitted for the Chairman's signature. This is an annual procedure. It is a one year extension. Motion: To have the Chairman sign the Consolidated Annual Contribution Contracts. (Colella/Royle) All in favor. PASSES. ♦ Licenses and Permits Auctioneers License: Edward Benson known as Benson Associates, 88 Chilson Ave., auction to be held at 6:30 P.M. on Saturday, June 9, 1997. Motion: To grant an Auctioneers Permit to Edward Benson dba Benson Associates, 88 Chilson Ave., auction to be held on Saturday, June 9, 1997, at 6:30 P.M. (Mahana /Colella)AIl in favor. PASSES. Auctioneers Permit: Custom Liquidations of America, Inc., dba Newton Oriental Rugs which will take place at 31 Hampshire Street on Saturday, November 15, 1997. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 3 Motion: To approve this request for an Auctioneer's Permit. (Mahana/Colella) All in favor. PASSES. ♦ Correction The Board received a letter from Sandy LaRosee , Assistant Collector Treasurer. She apologized for the inconvenience she may have caused Jack Smith. Those property taxes have been paid and this was the reason the Board of Selectmen waited on the license for C &S Used Trucks and Equipment, Class II License, and that was to buy /sell used equipment. Mr. Smith does not owe any taxes on this property. The Board of Selectmen apologized for this error. Motion: To issue a Class II License to CNS Used Trucks and Equipment (Colella/Mahana) 3 -2 -1 (Mr. Madan did not take place in any discussion of this license.) ♦ Drain Layers License The Board of Selectmen received a request to approve a Drain Layers License from Feeney Corporation and this is for half of the year and he has submitted his fee in the amount of $125 and submitted all the requirements as well. Motion: To issue this License (Colella/Royle)All in favor. PASSES. ♦ Correspondence Resident Letter from Michael & Mary Belino, 30 Howe Street, Sharon Racine, 22 Howe Street, and the residents of 26 Howe Street, requesting the Highway Department pave the section of road in the vicinity of their homes. Motion: To send this letter to the D.P.W. Director for his approval with regards to the house. (Madan /Colella)AII in favor. PASSES. Letter from Karl Clemmey requesting Restriction Nos. 1, 4, & 5 be removed from his Open Air Parking Facility License at 875 South Main Street. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 4 Those restrictions are: that all construction work must be completed prior to facility opening for business; that the hours of operation shall be in concert with the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts; and, the five page memorandum of issue statement from Richard Lewis, Environmental Engineer and Conservation Planner, to William Williams, previous Town Manager, on 6/95 and the Commission shall receive a letter that the issues shall be resolved prior to the opening of the business. Motion: Delete these items from the License. (Royle/Mahana) (5-0-0) all in favor. This decision is based on the fact there is an account and balance and they have no bearing on this license at this time. Motion: To delete the three items on the McNeely parking lot in conjunction with Great Woods. The items have no bearing on this license. (Mahana/Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: Elimination of those same restrictions on all other Open Air Parking lots as afforded Mr. Clemmey.(Mahana/Colella)All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Lynn Dewey requesting the procedure to petition the Town for sidewalks on Branch Street. The Town Manager will respond to this request and direct her to coutact the Town Planner and D.P.W. Director. Town Manager and Staff Letter from Police Chief O'Neill informing the Board of Selectmen that a performance at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts went past the 11:00 P.M. curfew by seven minutes on May 21. Mr. Montgomery took action to stop an incident which took place by turning the house lights down. He took action to stop the performance after 11:00 P.M. Motion: To send a letter to Mr. Montgomery asking that they take every effort not to go beyond the 11:00 P.M. curfew and to thank him for the action he took to end the performance. (Royle /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 5 Memorandum from Police Chief O'Neill notifying the Board of Selectmen of an incident involving sale of alcohol to a minor by a licensed establishment in Mansfield. Motion: To hold a Hearing at the next Meeting at the first available time. (Robinson /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. (Clerk Royle notified the Board that she will not take part in this Hearing because her son is presently employed by this store.) Memorandum from Judith F. Scott, Town Clerk, suggesting the Board of Selectmen appoint a census coordinator for the Year 2000 Federal Census. Ms. Scott recommends either the Town Planner or Engineer be appointed to this position. The Town Manager will look into other people who may be able to do this work and what the position involves. Town Manager will also contact Mr. Burke and Mr. Aziareider to see who they would recommend for this position. State & Local Government Letter from Rick Goddeau, Mansfield Public Schools Director of Buildings & Grounds, requesting a waiver of the fees associated with tests being conducted on the water at the Roland Green School. The Town Manager will check this out with the Water Department. Letter from SRPEDD asking the Selectmen appoint a designee to the Joint Transportation Planning Group. Letter from SRPEDD requesting the Selectmen appoint a delegate to the Commission. Mr. Ottaviani is interested in continuing to serve as the Selectmen's representative. Motion: To appoint Bill Ottiavani as the designee for the Board of Selectmen from June 1, 1997 to May 31, 1998. (Colella/Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Miscellaneous Letter from Nancy Wilhelm, Boy Scout Troop 17 Committee Chairperson, requesting Certificates from the Board of Selectmen acknowledging Christopher Nudd's, Ryan O'Connor's, and Michael Pollina's completion of the requirements for the rank of Eagle Scout. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 6 Motion: To send a letter of commendation or certificate to Christopher Nudd, R Ryan O'Connor and Michael Pollina for their accomplishments while in Eagle Scouts. (Royle /Colella)All in favor. PASSES. OTHER Resident Letter from Diane lacuna and Mark Lynch requesting fencing from the Amtrak project at 190 Otis Street. Letter from Rose Sakolinski, 130 Otis Street, requesting fencing from the Amtrak project. Letter from Rose Bryant, 170 Otis Street, requesting fencing from the Amtrak project. Town Manager will contact each of the three residents above to let them know what procedures will be and when set up will begin. They will each receive notification. individually. Letter from Eileen Plant, 135 Union Street, expressing interest in purchasing one of the four Balcom Ridge Lots. A file has been set up for letters of interest and this letter has been placed in the file. Letter from Lisa DiSangro, 108 Franklin Street„ expressing interest in purchasing one of the four Balcom Ridge Lots. A file has been set up for letters of interest and this letter has been placed in the file. Board and Committee Letter from Lawrence Carpenter, Chairman, Municipal Building Committee, in response to the Selectmen's memorandum of April 29, 1997. Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Daniel B. Clifford, DPW Director, concerning street opening permits. Memorandum from Daniel B. Clifford, DPW Director, concerning Classic Court. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 7 Letter from Robert Morrison, Acting Assistant DPW Director, concerning River Edge Estates. State & Local Government Letter from Phillip E. Blye, Fire chief, Easton Fire & Rescue Department, thanking the Fire Department for lending its assistance during the recent fire at Stonehill College. Letter from Hasty Evans, Director of Planning, MBTA, in response to the Selectmen's letter concerning the Fall River/New Bedford Line and enclosed report of EXPANDED ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS. Letter from Steven MacCaffrie, 236 Mill Street, concerning issues with the new Town Hall. Invitation from the Mansfield Elks to attend their Flag Day Ritual on Sunday, June 15, at 4:00 PM Letter to the Chairman from U.S. Franchise System Bank and they have the fastest economy watching concept in the U.S. and they are interested in exploring the possibility of expanding in this area. This letter is to be forwarded to the Industrial Development Commission. Tom Preswich will get in touch with thent to explore this matter further. Letter from the M.B.T.A. to Joseph Ditchman dated May 21, 1997 explaining the M.B.T.A: s position on the expansion of the train station. Presentation of the Plaque to Bruce Glazer Chairman Madan presented a plaque to Bruce Glazer, for the great amount of time he served on the Cable Access Board of Directors. On behalf of the Town of Mansfield Chairman Madan thanked Mr. Glazer. 2. Old Business ♦ Town Manager No Old Business. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 8 ♦ Selectmen Clerk Royle Town Manager Search The Town Manager Search members were taken off tonight's Agenda. Selectman Madan noted that some members of the Board felt that the Town Manager Search Committee should review Town Manager resumes and recommend a candidate. Selectman Colella The Town Manager will look into whether or not they will walk the tracks with Amtrak. North Main Street (behind Tahana area) - A resident contact Selectmen Colella to find why they have to blow the horn all day and all night. Mr. Colella will visit the site. Selectman Robinson explained the need for the all day /all night horn. Selectman Mahana Amtrak — Has there been any response from Amtrak since a number of citizens on Otis Street and the North End have written letters. The Town Manager will look into this matter. Road Paving /Repaving Projects Selectman Mahana suggested a policy be developed to notify property owners when road will be repaved. He suggested advance notice should be given when a road is going to be paved so that the utility crews can plan installation of utilities and developers will not when the road is torn up to put in utilities after it has been paved. The Town Manager will look into this. 3. Mansfield Lodge of Elks No. 2633 All Alcoholic Liquor License Application Continued Public Hearing at 8:00 P.M. This Public Hearing is for a club license to sell all alcoholic beverages at 140 North Main Street, Mansfield, Massachusetts, which was postponed at the last meeting until this evening at 8:00 P.M. Comments Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 9 on Board of Selectmen Routing Slip were received from the following individuals: Building /Zoning, Bertram Cook; Planning Board, Shaun Burke; Police Department, expresses concern regarding parking; Conservation Commission, Richard Lewis; Board of Assessors; and, Treasurer /Collector, Richard Boucher - Personal Property, the liability of business not the property. Residents were present and expressed concern regarding parking and the number of people that would be at the site over various times, as well as the issuance of a liquor license to this establishment. The Town has the existing layout of this business. If information changes, they would have to come back before the Board of Selectmen. Motion: To close the Hearing. (Colella/Mahana)AII in favor. PASSES. Motion: To grant to the Order of Elks, Mansfield Lodge No. 233, 140 North Main Street, a Liquor License, 12:00 Noon - 12:00 midnight. This License cannot be transferred to another group, it will have to come back to the Town on a new application. (Colella/Royle) All in favor. PASSES. 4. Taxi Regulations - Continued Public Hearing at 8:15 P.M. Proposed Amendments to the Town's Taxi Regulations as follows: Section 1: Delete existing language and insert: The Board of Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield, MA, hereby adopt the following taxi regulations pursuant to General Laws Chapter 40, Section 22. Section 3: Delete existing language and insert: "Taxi" shall mean any vehicle which carries passengers for hire on the streets and ways of the Town of Mansfield. The term "taxi" shall not include limousines or buses, except, however, any limousine or other vehicle registered as a livery vehicle which is used to solicit passengers for hire from streets and parking areas open to the public shall be deemed a "taxi". "Hackney carriage" as used in this regulation shall mean "taxi ". Section 7: Add a sub section (e) as follows: Every vehicle subject to these regulations shall have the name of the owner or trade name of the owner and the name of the city or town in which it is licensed painted on b d vi Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 10 the sides there of in letters not less than four inches high and one half inch wide. Motion: To close Hearing. (Royle/Mahana) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To adopt Regulations. (Mahana/Robinson) All in favor. PASSES. 5. Papelford Dog Complaint Public Hearing at 8:30 P.M. (Canceled) This Hearing was settled and the owner has decided to turn the dog over to the Animal Control Officer. 6. 875 South Main Street Realty Trust Open Air Parking Facility Expansion Discussion Karl Clemmey, Dan Clemmey and John T. Gillon, P.E., were present for this discussion. The letter submitted by John T. Gillon, P.E., dated June 4, 1997, was read into the record (copy attached) by Clerk Royle. Review of the proposal to construct an additional 203 parking spaces to his existing 197 space parking lot. The intent is to provide parking for a fee for patrons at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts. Traffic on the roadway should not increase noticeably since this proposal will not increase ticket sales. The Police Chief expressed concern for public safety and traffic safety. The proposed lane changes were reviewed by Mr. Gillon. The road was installed by Great Woods to help in the movement of people into their facility. Officer Lawson, Traffic Safety Officer, addressed the concern regarding people crossing the highway to enter this area. Mr. Clemmey discussed the sidewalk issue and traffic flow and presented the State Highway Permit for Great Woods dated May, 1997. Mr. Clemmey has contacted M.E.P.A. and will file with that agency. He has not yet paid for his permit with the Town for the additional 203 spaces. Lighting in this vicinity was also reviewed by the Board of Selectmen. Motion: To deny license (Royle/Madan) 2 -3 -0 (Motion failed.) Motion: Expand the lot from 197 to 400. (Colella/Madan)3 -2 -0 PASSES. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 11 Clerk Royle suggested the Board enforce the 197 spaces until the M.E.P.A. study has been approved by the State. Mr. Clemmey pointed out that he needs to get approval from the Selectmen for submission from the State. Motion: To reconsider previous vote. (Mahana/Colella)5 -0 -0 PASSES. Motion: Grant license for 400 cars as applied for subject to the M.E.P.A. approval and Mass. Highway approval. (Mahana/Colella)3 -2 -0 PASSES. (Boyle /Robinson voted against this motion.) 7. New Business Town Ma7tager No new business. Selectmen Clerk Royle wishes Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer's secretary, Donata Campanile a speedy recovery from her surgery. The Board of Selectmen hopes that she is doing well and they look forward to her return to work. Selectmen Colella Mr. Colella received a phone call from a resident regarding 325 Pratt Street. The house is vacant and there is alot of trash around the house. He requested the Town Manager direct the D.P.W. to take care of this matter. Mr. Colella also requested the Town Manager to look into whether or not they could get the railroad to paint the bridge at the north end of Town and Pratt and Chauncy Street. Chairman Madan Town Manager Search Committee: appointment of two Citizen -At -Large Candidates as well as two Selectmen. The Finance Committee has voted to have Jim Norris represent them on this Committee. Motion: To appoint Jay Barrows as a Business Representative to the Committee. (Royle /Colella) All in favor. PASSES. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 12 Motion: To appoint Charley Mulcahy to the Committee. (Mahana/Royle) All in favor. PASSES. Motion: To appoint James Milliken to the Committee. (Royle /Robinson) 2 -3 -0, MOTION FAILS. (Mahana /Colella/Madan against.) Motion: To appoint Daniel Donovan to the Committee. (Colella/Mahana) 2 -3 -0, MOTON FAILS. (Royle /Robinson/Madan against.) Motion: To appoint David McCarter to the Committee. (Colella/Madan) 3 -2 -0, PASSES. (Royle/Robinson against.) Motion: To appoint James Milliken to the Committee. (Royle /Robinson) 2 -3 -0, Motion Fails. (Mahana/Colella/Madan against.) Motion: To appoint Thomas Leonard to the Committee. (Royle/Robinson) Colella/Mahana)2 -3 -0, FAILS. (Madan /Colella/Mahana against.) Motion: To appoint Daniel Donovan to the Committee. (Colella/Mahana) 3 -2 -0, PASSES. (Royle /Robinson against.) Clerk Royle expressed interest in serving on this Committee. Mr. Madan also volunteered to serve on this Committee. Mr. Colella pointed out that Clerk Royle will be working for the Town Manager. Clerk Royle pointed out that she would be voting on the Town Manager's contract and would not be in conflict with taking part in the Committee and that she was hired by the Board of Health. Motion: Appoint the Chairman of the Board, William Madan, and Norman Mahana to serve on the Town Manager Search Committee. (Colella/Mahana) 3 -2 -0 Motion Passes. (Robinson/Royle against.) Clerk Royle made a statement and expressed her disappointment which she felt when she was not appointed to serve on this Committee. D.P.W. Building - Painting: Motion: To allow the D.P.W. Director to contact the Bristol County Sheriffs Office to see if he could engage them to paint the D.P.W. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - June 4, 1997 Page 13 Building, subject to the D.P.W. Director and Police Chief meeting. (Selectman Mahana excused himself from this matter.) (Colella/Madan)4 -0 -1. PASSES. The D.P.W. Director is to contact the Police Chief to bring him up to date regarding this request. The Board is to sign the signature box on the letter that will be going out regarding this issue. 8. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn the June 4th Meeting at 10:48 P.M. (MahanalColella) All in favor. PASSES. Jerk Date