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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-23-1997-,3 =" Pn TOWN OF MANSFIE�I�r't' BOARD OF SELECTMEN. EXECUTIVE SESSION MNUTU -'v _ I I S JULY 23, 1997 Present: Chairman William Madan; Clerk Dianne Royle; Selectmen Frank Colella; Norman Mahana; Amos Robinson Richard Boucher, Acting Town Manager Litigation Norton is willing to settle in full with terms discussed over a five -year period. The consensus of the Board is two years. Motion: The final settlement number accepted with payment onehalf one year and one half the second year. (Colella- Mahana) All in favor. PASSES Supervisory Unit Mr. Mahana discussed negotiation strategy Motion: Support the proposal with the Agreement Selectmen Mahana will sign on behalf of the Board. (Selectmen Royle and Chairman Madan were not present during this poriton of the Executive Session) All in favor. PASSES Non - Supervisory Unit Motion: To approve (Robinson - Mahana) 3 -0 -0 All in favor. PASSES Adjournment (by voice vote) Motion: To adjourn the Executive Session at 11:39 P.M. by voice vote: Selectman Mahana -yes; Selectmen Robinson -yes; Selectmen Colella - yes. Approved for eont6t Date Approved for Release j a3�6(7 MOTION: To approve this Drain Layer's License [Colella - Mahana] All in favor. PASSES. Common Victuallers License - Chmige in Nrnne Change in name from Maximillian's to Cafe Arpeggio. MOTION: To approve the Common Victualler's License- Cafe Arpeggio (formerly Maximillian's). [Robinson - Colella] All in favor. PASSES. Municipal Official Bonds The Municipal Official Bonds in the amount of $200,00 from Kemper Insurance Company for the Treasurer and Collector for July 1, 1997 through.July 1, 1998 requires the approval and signature of the Board of Selectmen. MOTION: To approve and sign the Municipal Official Bond in the amount of $200,000 for the Treasurer and Collector for July 1, 1997 through July 1, 1998. [Robinson - Colella] All in favor. PASSES. 0 Correspondence 0 Letter from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel to Richard A. Gelerman, Esquire, re: Skanko Sewer Connection. A letter of demand was sent out in the amount of $294,836.72. 0 Letter from Louis Zagami, St. Gregory the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church Re: Building Permit Waiver This building was the Assembly Church of God on West Street. The building has been sold and the new tenants plan to renovate the building and are requesting a waiver of the building permit fee. MOTION: To approve waiver of the Town's potion of the building permit fees. [Mahana- Robinson](Chairman Madan abstained.) VOTE: 4 -0 -1 0 Letter from Louis Zagami, St. Gregory the Theoogian Greek Orthodox Church Re: Traffic sign at entrance on West Street MOTION: To send this request to the Police Department for a reconwiendation. [Boyle- Robinson] All in favor. PASSES. 0 Letter from Mary and Robert Bridges, West Church Street Re: Parking on West Church Street MOTION: To have the Town Manager review this issue and return with information at the August 6th meeting [Boyle- Mahana] All in favor. PASSES. 0 Letter from Karl Clennney Re: Police Detail Billing The Town Manager took care of this matter. 0 Letter from Karl Clemmey Re: Great Woods overselling tickets rl1a3h7 Mr. Clemmey alleges there was in excess of 6,500 vehicles in this lot and an overselling of tickets for the concert. He requested an investigation. MOTION: To have the Town Manager send a letter to Mr. Brice Montgomery at Great Woods regarding the July 20 performance to find out if this concert was oversold and, if so, what is the reason. [Royle- Colella] All in favor. PASSES. 0 Memorandum from Police Chief O'Neill Re: Cleumtey Lot, South Main Street July 11, 1997 - 271 cars parked in lot - 74 cars over licensed limit. 0 Memorandum from Police Chief O'Neill Re: Clemmey Lot third violation July 12, 1997 - 265 cars parked in lot. 0 Memorandum from Lt. George Figueredo Re: Excess Parking in McNeely Lot - License Violation July 19, 1997 - 124 vehicles parked in lot - License allows 76. 0 Memorandum from Police Chief O'Neill Re: McNeely Lot - License Violation July 18, 1997 - 119 vehicles parked in lot. 0 Letter from I {arl Clemmey Re: Great Wood Police Details A letter was received from Mr. Clemmey alleging there were no Police Detail Officers on duty at the McNeely Lot or Great Woods. MOTION: To invite all patties involved in the above incidents concerning Great Woods, the Clemmey Parking Lot and the McNeely Parking Lot to attend a Workshop Session for discussion before action is taken on the Licenses, including Mr. Montgomery [Madan- Colella] All in favor. PASSES. The Town Manager will contact all parties and establish a date and time for this Workshop. 0 Letter from William Felski, 16 Riverside Drive Re: "Not the Fourth of July" Concert at Great Woods The Board received a letter from Mr. William Felski and family expressing their `thanks' to Great Woods for holding this concert. A copy of this letter will be forwarded to Mr. Montgomery. Letter front Cheryl Flynn, 59 Old North Trail Re: Water Ban Ms Flynn submitted a letter regarding hand -held watering versus using a sprinkler and she feels that hand -held watering uses more water than if you used sprinklers. 0 Letter from Robin McDonald, Branch Executive Director, Hockomock Area YMCA Re: Waiver of Pool Permit Fees. The Application was forwarded to the Building Department. The Building Permit is for the construction of a swimming pool. The permit fee is $15. MOTION: To waive the $15 permit fee [Boyle- Colella] All in favor. PASSES. 0 Great Woods Sound Reports Great Woods Sound Reports for June 30 through July 12, 1997 were submitted for review by the Board. 2. Certificate of Merit to Girl Scout Troop 677 Chairman Madan thanked Girl Scout Troop #677 for the work it has done to beautify the downtown area with flowers for the last few years and extended thanks for the Town of Mansfield. Chairman Madan presented a Certificate of Merit to Troop 677 and their Leaders for the tine work they have done. 3. Questions and Comments 0 Jackson Court Condominiums -- Alexis Devine, 5 Court Street Re: Underage Drinking in the Parking Lot Residents are concerned about underage drinking in the parking lot and have been unsuccessful in their attempts to meet with the Police Department. The Town Manager will set up a meeting with the appropriate people to discuss this incident. Water Ban - Re: Sprinklers vs. Hand -Held Hoses The Board of Selectmen discussed the procedures to follow during the water ban. The Board also discussed the actions they are taking to establish public well sites and the follow up procedures to make it happen. At some point an article will come before Town Meeting for an additional well site and the Selectmen are hopeful the public will help to get votes of support at Town Meeting. 0 Branch Street Residents Re: Sidewalk Petition Forty one residents signed a petition requesting a sidewalk be built along one side of Branch Street as part of the project that is in process. They are surveying where a sidewalk could be installed. MOTION: Send a letter to D.P.W. Director requesting the plans and cost estimates for a sidewalk on Branch Street from Ware Street to East Street. [Royle- Mahana] all in favor. PASSES. Wendy St. Aubin - 69 Branch Street: On the corner of Branch and East Streets there are high bushes and it is hard to see if cars are coining on East Street and to see children if they are walking. This could be included in the request for a sidewalk. Chairman Madan mentioned that the Town will raze a house on Branch Street and East Street, and the project will disturb a gentlemen's yard and hedges. The Town Manager will contact the Department of Public Works to see if there is another alternative. 0 John Lee, 45 South Main Street Re: Permit Process for the Recycling Center The Board needs to develop procedures concerning the following matters: ensure that residents have a sticker on their car and a solution to allow Mansfield residents using vehicles registered outside of Mansfield. This will be placed on the August 6 agenda. 0 Resignation - Mansfield Building Committee The Board of Selectmen received a letter of resignation from Larry Carpenter, Chairman of the Mansfield Building Committee MOTION: To accept resignation with regret and the Board of Selectmen extend their thanks to Mr. Carpenter for years of service. [Boyle- Robinson] All in favor. PASSES. The Board will send a thank you letter to Mr. Carpenter. The Board recommended immediate advertisement for replacement on cable for vacancy on the Mansfield Building Committee. 4. Board and Committee Interviews: 0 Joanne Rys, WWII Scholarship Committee L MOTION: To appoint Joanne Rys to the WWII Scholarship Committee [Robinson - Royle] (Selectman Mahana not present) Vote: 4 -0 -0 0 The Board of Selectmen interviewed the following applicants to fill one position on the Finance Committee: Frank DelVecchio; William Moore; and, Joseph Cutillo. Clerk Royle nominated Mr. DetVecchio; Selectmen Collela nominated Joseph Cutillo; Selectmen Robinson nominated William Moore. Chairman Madan and Selectmen Collela and Mahana voted for Mr. Cutillo. Selectman Mahana noted that the Board of Selectmen should abandon this method regarding the way interviews are conducted. The Board will submit questions to the Town Manager so that the Application can be revised. 5. Water Update with Paul Howard, Tata and Howard Paul Howard and Ron Ponte, Project Engineer, met with the Board of Selectmen to present the Walsh well development. Tata & Howard has been in constant contact with the Army Corps of Engineers for approval of their permit. There are two things that need to be done and they are: 1) Permit from Corps of Engineers and 2) Enviromnental Statement of Finding after the Coprs permit is issued. Mr. Howard explained the process they must follow to insure that this is completed. The permit should be issued within a couple of weeks MOTION: To recommend the Town of Mansfield contact Congressman James McGovern and Congressman Barney Frank to ask for their assistance in getting through the Army Corp. of Engineers and get this project in place and moving forward. [Mahana- Royle] All in favor. PASSES. Mr. Ponte reviewed the layout of the building that is proposed. The status of well cleaning process was also reviewed. 6. Discussion with Kevin Delaney Re: West Street Opening Attorney James Thrasher was also present to discuss the West Street Opening. Mr. Delaney is asking the Board for approval to open West Street to install water pipes for a nine -lot subdivision. MOTION: To table until the Board obtains more information from the D.P.W. Director regarding various methods of restoring the street to acceptable standards [Mahana- Royle] All in favor. PASSES. 7. OLD BUSINESS Tou,n Manager Dump Stickers: This item will appear on the August 6th Meeting Agenda. Air Conditioner: This was reviewed with the Mansfield Building Committee; sound levels are still too high. Water: Negotiations to purchase water from Attleboro continue. There were two issues raised: 1) Mansfield is not in a state of emergency; and 2) to buy water from another community is costly. The Acting Town Manager advised the board that if we can at least install the piping connection, it would be advantageous in case an emergency arises. Selectman Mahana Water Bubbler: Lorilee Fish, Recreation Director, requested the installation of a water bubbler at Memorial Park since there are many activites held there in the summer. The Town Manager will look into installation of this bubbler. Clerk Royle Tou,n Hall Status: The Selectmen asked if there are plans to release the Bond from the contractor. Mr. Boucher told the Board the MBC is considering that action. Clerk of Works - Strekalovsky & Hoit: Mrs. Royle asked if the Clerk for the Police Station is receiving $1,200 per week and if lie is an associate of Strekalovsky and Hoit. Response to both was yes. MOTION: In order to save money, ask if Clerk of the Works for the Robinson Elementary School addition is interested in becoming Clerk for the Police Station project, and if so, be given a stipend. [ Royle- Mahana] All in favor. PASSES. 8. NEW BUSINESS Tawn Manager Bond Refinancing: This could result in approximately $347,000. a savings to the Town in the amount of Mystic Chrb Property - YMCA: The Building Inspector inspected the Building and it is in poor shape, too costly to repair. One option is to take the building down. YMCA will review options and will respond with a proposal for review by the Board. Chevy Sheet Figures: This appears to be $70,000 less than the estimated figure, however, it is not a problem. Town Engineer Grade 11 Job Descriptions: The Board of Selectmen will review and a vote will be taken at the next meeting. Tremont Street: This sewer work will start on July 24. Selectmen Robinson Last Street Pipes: A resident asked that the construction be done using caution around flower beds and trees. ( Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 23, 1997 Page 9 Selechncrn Mahano Police Deparbnennt - poacher #1340, $13.46 Fire Department - # 17164 - Body Repairs to Ladder I - $3,600 The Town Manager will look into both vouchers. Blue Stone Emergency Services: Bob Morrison is looking into this - it is a turn -key type of operation. Mr. Mahan would like to find out more about who is involved and what will transpire. 9. NEXT MEETING The Board of Selectmen will meet on Wednesday, August 6, 1997, at 7:30 P.M. 10. Executive Session The Board will not return to Open Session. MOTION: To go into Executive Session at 11:20 P.M. for a litigation issue and Contract Negotiations, by voice vote and return to open session to adjourn: Madan- yes, Royle -yes; Colella -yes; Mahana -yes; and, Robinson -yes. All in favor. PASSES. 11. Adjournment MOTION: To adjourn the Meeting at 11:40 P.M. (Mahana- Collela) All in Favor. PASSES. &AL C� erk c. Date