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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-9-1997TOWN OF MANSFIELD BOARD OF SELECTMEN MEETING MINUTES JULY 9, 1997 )7 wrl -i A,1 10: q t f Present: Chairman William Madan; Clerk Dianne Royle; Selectmen Frank Colella; Norman Mahana Richard Boucher, Acting Town Manager 1. Salute the Flag Chairman Madan called the Meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. o Warrant #54 - $2,538,087.38 - June 30, 1997 MOTION: To approve Warrant #54 in the amount of $2,538,087.38 (All in favor. [ Royle- Mahana] PASSES. (Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items and Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items.) ® Warrant #55 - $526,918.05 - June 30, 1997 MOTION: To approve Warrant #55 in the amount of $526,918.05 (All in favor. [ Royle- Mahana] PASSES. (Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items and Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items. Selectman Colella abstained from Invoice #16441, Check #31760 in the amount of $78.75 in the General Fund.) • Warrant #1 - $830,901.88 - July 1, 1997 MOTION: To approve Warrant #1 in the amount of $830,901.88 [Royle- Mahana] All in favor. PASSES. (Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department issues and Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items.) • Warrant #2 - $919,700.15 - July 8, 1997 MOTION: To approve Warrant #2 in the amount of $919,700.15 [Royle- Mahana] All in favor. PASSES. (Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department issues and Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items.) • Memorandum of Agreement Regarding State Aid The Board of Selectmen discussed signing a Memorandum of Agreement for FY98 with the Mass Highway Department in order to receive state aid in the amount of $421,799.00. MOTION: To sign this Memorandum of Agreement [ Royle- Mahana] All in Favor. PASSES. Town of Mansfield ( Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 9, 1997 Page 2 • Licenses and Permits Application for Change in Name Maximillians Ice Cream Cafe to Yong O. Gould dba Cafe Arpeggio - A permit has not been submitted at this time for signature. This item is on hold. Common Victualler's License Michael Diette dba Diet at Datel in Mansfield Mr. Diette will be filing with the Board of Health. MOTION: To approve the Coimnon Victualler's License subject to Board of Health approval. [Mahana- Colella] 3 -0 -1 (Clerk Royle abstained.) PASSES. Used Car Class II License C & S Used T �wcks & Equipment, 500 School Street, Mansfield -- Jack Smith MOTION: To sign the Class II Used Car License for C & S Used Trucks and Equipment, 500 School Street, Mansfield [ Royle- Mahana] 3 -0 -1 (Chairman Madan abstained.) PASSES. 9 Correspondence Anetralc Update -- Chris Riley, Amtrak High Speed Rail, is not available to meet with the Board of Selectmen July 23, but will come to the August 6, 1997 meeting. The Town Manager will contact Mr. Riley's office. Great Woods Sound Levels Mr. Mahana pointed out that of the eight (8) sound reports received (June 16, 18, 20, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28) only two complaints came from Norton Estates. Parking Lot Violations: Letter from Karl Clenuney, 390 West Street, regarding parking lot violations, 885 South Main Street. Police Detail Billing: Letter from Dan Clemmey, P.O. Box 75, regarding police detail billing. Great Woods Fireworks Display: Letter from Karl Clemmey regarding fireworks display at Great Woods. Police Details: Letter from Karl Clemmey regarding police details. Town Counsel: Letter from Robert S. Mangiaratti regarding Great Woods, Inc. versus Zoning Board of Appeals and Karl Clemmey. Letter from Thomas A. Fuller, 35 Darby Drive, regarding Water. Ban. The Town Manager will respond to any and all water complaints. Town of Mansfield ( Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 9, 1997 Page 3 Letter from Kathryn Clapp, 6 Barnboard Road., regarding closing the street for a block party on July 12 - approved by Chief O'Neill. MOTION: To approve this request [Mahana- Royle] All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Jeffrey Tamkin, President, Public Facilities, regarding fiber optic network systems. This eras addressed to Dianne Royle and wtll be forwarded to the Light Commissioners. Letter from Heather Graf, CCATS, regarding MBTA. The SRPEDD representative will attend this uaeeting and report on what occurs. Letter from Rehoboth Board of Selectmen thanking the Mansfield Police Department for assistance in Rehoboth's search for a police chief. Memorandum from Robert Morrison, Acting Assistant DPW Director, recommending the School Department's request to waive the fee for water testing be denied. MOTION: To support Mr. Morrison's recommendation to deny the fee waiver. [Mahana- Colella] All in favor. PASSES. Letter from Geanine Parks regarding resignation from the Animal Welfare Committee. MOTION: To accept this resignation with regret [Royle- Mahana] All in favor. PASSES. Letters from Marianne Kinney, 388 Gilbert Street, regarding Amtrak noise and fencing. The Totirn Manager will contact Marianne Kimsey. Letter from Stephen Grossman, CVI Industries, regarding upgrade of the cable television system to fiber optic cable. Letter from Timothy Borchers, P.C., regarding Willis Street property. Mr. Borchers is waiting to hear from the Board of Selectmen regarding how to make an offer to purchase property. Totirn Manager will contact Legal Counsel. Letter from Peter and Janice Backus, I I Southpark Lane, regarding water ban. 'Town Manager will respond 2. Questions and Comments Peter DeTrolio - Great Woods Decibel bevels Mr. DeTrolio had asked at the June 25 meeting whether the Board of Selectmen could put restrictions on decibel levels in the contract. He noted that on October 12, 1994, Amos Robinson asked for a legal opinion which stated the Board of Selectmen have the right to Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 9, 1997 Page 4 specify decibel levels in the contract. A copy of this document will be furnished to the Board of Selectmen Mcay Brooks - Norton Estates Great Woods - Decibel Levels Ms. Brooks asked how decibel levels are recorded and was advised to contact the Town Clerk's office to request Great Woods sound reports. Mindy Masco, 6 Cedar Ridge Lane - Water Shat Off Mrs. Musco told the Board that when she arrived home on Wednesday, July 2 with her four young children, her water had been shut off. Ms Musco was upset with the way the Department of Public Works handled the situation and their reply to her request. Victoria Monett, 226 Willoir Street - Great Woods Ms Monett stated that sometimes the wind carries the music and the crowd can be louder than the music. She enjoys hearing the concerts from her yard. Mansfield Women of Today Dank Tank Eleanor McCarter, 152 Dean Street, Mansfield Women of Today, informed the Board her organization will be holding a fund raiser with a dunk tank. Mr. Madan informed her that there is a well at Memorial Park which could be used to fill the tank. Bill Antoine, 450 West Street - Large 7)�ucks Mr. Antoine was concerned with large trucks traveling at up to 50 -55 M.P.H. and said he has trouble getting out of his driveway. Well Projects The Board of Selectmen discussed the status of the present wells and the fact they are moving forward as quickly as possible to establish new well locations. The Board of Selectmen have contacted surrounding conummities for water and have been rejected. Last Street Fire Mr. Morrison reported that Warren MacKay, Foxboro Water Superintendent, contacted him to see if Mansfield needed water assistance after the fire. MOTION: To send a thank you letter to Mr. MacKay. [Boyle- Mahana]AII in favor. PASSES. Villa Liquors Tim Wright, York Road, spoke on behalf of Villa Liquors regarding the vote taken to issue a one day liquor license suspension. Selectman Colella pointed out the Board voted for a one -day suspension on a Monday rather than two or three days or over a weekend. Mr. Colella received a letter from a resident cormnending the Board of Selectmen for their action and for setting an example throughout the Town. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 9, 1997 Page S 3. Chief of Police Ar•tlrrn• O'Neill was trot mailable to meet with the Bocad of Selecbrner to discuss the possible acquisition of a drug/search dog. 4. Sewer Projects Update Lee Azinheira, Town Engineer John Donovan, Vice President, Camp, Dresser & McKee, Inc. The following topics contained in a letter from Mr. Donovan were discussed: Plan II Waste Water Master Plan; Infiltration/Inflow; Sludge Management; Industrial Pretreatment Program and a Summary. Drain Layers Licenses Since the Board of Selectmen are meeting bi- monthly during the summer, Mr. Azinheira requested authorization to issue Drain Layers Licenses prior to the Board's approval providing the applicant has an existing license. MOTION: To allow Mr. Azinheira to renew an existing license, prior to Board approval, so the applicant can continue to work [Boyle- Colella] All in favor. PASSES. 5. OLD BUSINESS Town Manager - Old Fire Department Signs The old fire signs in West Mansfield have been removed and new signs have been installed. Industrial and Development Commission Opening There will be no interviews on Cable 8 by the Board of Selectmen, since this is a Town Manager appointment. Library Roof The Municipal Building Committee has declined to oversee this repair, since it is not structural. The D.P.W. will take care of repairing the roof. Selectman Mahana was pleased the D.P.W. is working on this project. Library Programs There are several programs being offered for children during the summer. Regulations for Damp Stickers Mr. Clifford suggested changes to the regulations regarding dump stickers. this will be reviewed at the August 6 meeting. Decibel Levels The 'Town Manager will contact the Attorney General to find out if there crre standard decibel lerels and how they crre er forced Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 9, 1997 Page 6 Air Conditioner Update The Town Manager met with the Municipal Building Committee, but this matter has not been resolved, and the air conditioner can be run on a limited basis. The Town Manager emphasized the issue with the MBC as the top priority on the Town Hall punch list. Water Reven nes versus Water Expenses The Town Manager has spoken with the Town Accountant regarding a report containing this information. Mr. Boucher will supply the Board with the final figures when they are received. Revenue Report -May, 1997 Mrs. Royle had questions about deficits and revenues in this report. The 76ri11 Manager mill contact the Town Accountant and report to the Board on the basis of the report. 6. NEW BUSINESS Town Manager - Victims of East Street Fire Non- perisliable vegetables and fruits can be dropped off at: Mansfield Co- Operative Bank, Mansfield Post Office, and West Side Benevolent Society. Clothing donations can be dropped off at the Social Services Office on the third floor of Town Hall. Signs on Utility Poles Residents wishing to post signs on utility poles must contact the Light Department, which will approve or disapprove the request. If this is done without permission, the Light Department will contact the Police Department to notify the offender and remove the notice. Clerk Dianne Royle - Condolences Clerk Royle conveyed sympathy to the Folan family on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Jack Folan, owner of Folan's Prescription Shop and past Chairman of the Council on Aging, passed away. Selectman Norman Mahcma - Board and Committee Interviews Mrs. Royle suggested the interview process should be eliurinated in some cases, i.e. Animal Welfare or WWII. The Board of Selectmen will submit questions they feel are appropriate to be asked on the boards /committees application, and the Town Manager will revise the application. Scott Goyea Property Mr. Mahana questioned why a gate has not been installed on this land, which is under the control of the Conservation Commission. The Town Manager will contact the Conseri,ahon Commnssnon7. Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Meeting Minutes - July 9, 1997 Pagel Workshop - Joint Grant for Great Woods A meeting concerning the Great Woods area and fixture development with the Norton and Mansfield Board of Selectmen, Industrial and Development Commissions, Planning Boards, and Conservation Commmissions was held Thursday, July 10. A joint grant application for planning purposes will be written, with the major question being access to Route 495 and if and where it will be built. Selectman Hank Colella - Excise Tax Receipts Selectman Colella questioned why it takes so long to get an excise tax refund. Mr. Boucher explained the Treasurer's Office is working on speeding up the refund process. Wendy's Selectman Colella reported the loud speaker at Wendy's is disturbing neighbors in the area. The Town Manager mill check into the following: loud speakers; 6' to 8' fence; and, the change in hours from 10:00 P.M. to 12 :00 A.M. 7. NEXT MEETING The Board of Selectmen will meet at 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, July 23, 1997. 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION MOTION: To go into Executive Session for the purpose of pending litigation and contract negotiations by voice vote at 10:20 P.M.; the Board will not return to Open Session [Royle- Mahana]: Chairman Madan, yea; Clerk Royle, yea; Selectmen Colella, yea; and, Mahana, yea. 9. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: To adjourn the Meeting at 10:50 P.M. [Colella- Madan] All in favor. PASSES. I;l ��(✓� ESL ILL \ / \IJ/ Y " �' � /i /�/ C Clerk Date