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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-21-1998Board of Selectmen Minutes January 21, 1998 Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk Royle, Selectmen Colella and Mahana* 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the ledge"o#'� ITS allegiance. A. Warrant No. 31- $1,907,3 82.93 Motion: Move to approve. (Royle- Colella)Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items, and Clerk Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. Passes. B, Licenses and Permits Application of the Norton Lions Club for a One -day All Alcoholic License on Monday, February 9, 1998, at the Tri- County Beagle Club, 440 School Street Motion: Move to approve (Boyle- Colella) All in favor. Passes. C. Correspondence Letter from Rosemarie Bryant and Eleanor McCarter, Co- Chairs, Family First Night Committee, Mansfield Women of Today, thanking the Selectmen, Town Manager, Lorilee Fish, Mike Ahern, and Gary D'Ambra for their help with First Night Letter from the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Mansfield thanking the Selectmen for choosing them to receive a portion of the Great Woods' donation Letter from Foxborough Human Services thanking the Selectmen for choosing them to receive a portion of the Great Woods' donation Letter from Michael Healey, Treasurer, Cable Access, with attached annual reports and cash flow summary reports for the years 1995 and 1996 and cash flow report for 1997. Also attached is their 1998 budget. Fax from Heather A. Graf, Citizens Concerned About Tracks, with attached New Bedford Standard Times article re: New Bedford/Fall River Rail Project 2. Questions and Comments Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, submitted a letter to the Selectmen requesting they hold a workshop on license fees for all licenses, including open air parking facilities. 3. Old Business A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino reported that he received a ruling from Town Counsel in regards to ownership and maintenance of the Oakland Street railroad crossing. Apparently, the Town will have to move forward with the repairs. Once the cost is ( determined, the Town will try to recoup the cost from abutting rail users. Selectman Mahana entered the meeting at 7:40 PM. Town Manager D'Agostino read a letter from Congressman Frank to Amtrak requesting increased fencing along the tracks in Mansfield. Selectman Mahana stated he understands Congressmen Frank's office submitted a supplemental budget to fund fencing along the rails. 4. 7:45 PM Discussion with Robert Button, Mansfield Emergency Management Mr. Button gave the Board of Selectmen an update on the agency's equipment and emergency plans. The emergency management agency is going to participate in an upcoming international hurricane exercise that will take place on April 22. All emergency plans will be tested during this exercise. Board Questions Members of the Board of Selectmen asked Mr. Button questions concerning the number of volunteers presently involved in the emergency management agency; the number of qualified EMT's, coordination of access throughout the Town during a major snowstorm event, coordination of Mansfield's resources with Framingham, equipment needs, use of additional municipal or school buildings as shelters, and the opening date for the renovated ( police station. Lastly, Mr. Button announce grant money will be available soon under the FEMA Flood Mitigation Assistance Program. Mr. Button discussed the grant money availability with the Town Engineer because it could be used for Fulton's Pond Dam repairs. The Selectmen should be receiving a letter from FEMA soon. 5. 8:00 PM Update on Engineering Projects by Town Engineer, Lee Azinheira Mr. Azinheira gave an update on the following projects: • Williams Street Bridge Replacement Update Selectman Colella asked if Mr. Meehan's, 292 Williams Street, comments have been addressed relative to damage done to trees during test borings. Town Manager D'Agostino suggested once a plan has been drawn up showing trees removed from within the scenic way that a copy be given to Mr. Meehan. Members of the Board of Selectmen also inquired about the budget for the project and if the present bridge will remain in place and be used as a pedestrian bridge. • Fulton's Pond Dam Improvements • School Street Sewer Interceptor Motion: To support this in the capital improvements program. (Colella- Royle) All in favor. Passes. • Inflow and Infiltration Clerk Royle suggested that a copy of the Town Engineer's project update be given to the Finance Committee. 6. Discussion with DPW Director, Dan Clifford, Assistant DPW Director, Bob Morrison, and Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Ken Hackett, re: Job Description Revisions Department of Public Works - Highway Division • Foreman • Maintenance Supervisor • Leadman • Licensed Equipment Operator • Skilled Laborer • Laborer • Groundskeeper Department of Public Works - Wastewater Treatment Facility • Chief Operator • Industrial Pre - treatment Coordinator • Laboratory Technician • Treatment Plan Operator • Plant Foreman Mechanic • Plant Equipment Mechanic • Licensed Equipment Operator • Skilled Laborer Department of Public Works — Water Division • Water Foreman • Licensed Equipment Operator • Water System Operator • Skilled Laborer • Laborer Dan Clifford, DPW Director, explained the reasons for the revisions to the job descriptions; and Clerk Royle commented on how well written the descriptions are. Motion: So moved to approve the job descriptions. (Mahana - Colella) All in favor. Passes. Selectman Mahana inquired about the status of on -going water projects, and Town Manager D'Agostino responded referencing a memorandum from Bob Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, dated January 22, 1998, containing an update. 7. 8:35 PM Bristol Liquors Change in Location Public Hearing Clerk Royle read the notice of public hearing. David DiMarzio, Manager, and Serena Nardone were present for this hearing. Mr. DiMarzio, representative of Bristol Management Inc., submitted an application to relocate his Bristol Liquors package store from 660 East Street to 670 East Street, on property presently owned by Ms. Nardone. Clerk Royle read department head comments, which mainly stated a site plan review would be required for the proposed new location. Public Comments Barbara Corning, 661 East Street, inquired about parking at the new package store location and asked if the real estate company presently located at 670 East Street will be moving. Board Members Questions Members of the Board of Selectmen asked questions such as if the site plan is not approved, would the license have to be transferred back to 660 East Street; why the applicant applied for the transfer prior to receiving site plan approval; if the property on which the new store will be located would be rented or purchased by the licensee; if the plans submitted with the application show the exact exit and entrance locations for the store; and if entrance and exit locations will change; number of parking spaces; and if all abutters were notified. Motion: To approve the transfer of the liquor license for Bristol Management Inc. dba Bristol Liquors from 660 East Street to 670 East Street subject to site plan approval. ( Royle — Mahana) All in favor. Passes. 8. Old Business A. Selectmen Clerk Royle suggested sending a letter to the Norton Board of Selectmen thanking them for attending the joint meeting on sewer and reiterating items discussed. Motion: So moved. (Boyle - Colella) All in favor. Passes. Clerk Royle stated while looking through her MBTA correspondence she came across a letter to Gatra concerning reimbursement for surveillance cameras installed at the station and requested the Town Manager contact Frank Gay at Gatra and ask why Mansfield never received reimbursement. Clerk Royle suggested the Town Manager review and update department heads and non- union personnel job descriptions after Town Meeting. Selectman Colella stated the bridges throughout town need to be maintained. Selectman Colella also asked if the Town can negotiate a new contract for cable service because he has received many complaints about the service and recent rate increase. Selectman Mahana stated that he also has received numerous complaints about the cable rates and requested John Larch review establishing a similar program as the Shrewsbury Light Department. Shrewsbury's Light Department runs the Town's cable service. Town Manager D'Agostino asked if the Selectmen would like to hold a hearing on cable rates separate from the cable channel realignment hearing. Selectman Colella asked what could be done about the mess being made by the geese at Fulton's Pond. 9. New Business A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino summarized a meeting he and Chairman Madan attended this date with MBTA representatives in Boston. Representatives Poirier and Hyland, Senator Keating, and MBTA Planner Hasty Evans were in attendance at the meeting. Mr. D'Agostino categorized the meeting as extremely productive and that the commuter station project will not be tied to one individual. During the meeting, the Winthrop Street commuter lot was reviewed and the possibility of providing resident only parking in the lot at a reduced rate was explored. The Town is scheduled to meet with the MBTA CEO in the near future to solidify issues and move forward with a plan. A new Mansfield commuter station will begin to take place by the year 2000. It is anticipated that a number of commuter related services will be offered at the station, i.e. newsstand, convenience store, dry cleaner, and an upscale quality family restaurant. Motion: That we use the Winthrop Street parking lot for Town residents only at no Charge, at the Town Manager's discretion (Colella— Mahana) (All in favor) Passes. Clerk Royle questioned the cost to operate the train station and stated she would like all responsibility for the station removed from the town. Clerk Royle also questioned the MBTA/Town partnership suggested by Mr. D'Agostino. B. New Business Selectman Mahana stated he feels the joint meeting with Norton officials went well last evening. Clerk Royle asked if the Selectmen would be making an appointment to fill a vacancy on the Municipal Building Committee this evening. Clerk Royle also stated that a recycling calendar was mailed to town residents in 1997 and asked when the 1998 calendar would be mailed out. 10. 9:30 PM Adjournment Motion: So moved to adjourn. (Col /}Ja M Tana) All in favor. Passes. Clerk' � ignalin e Date of Approval