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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-7-1998Board of Selectmen Minutes January 7, 1998 0? Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk Royle, and Selectmen Colelld, dhana, and Robinson 1. 7:00 PM Executive Session to Discuss Pending:Litig4tio' Wndl�Orntract Negotiations Chiarman Madan polled the Board to go into executive session. Clerk Royle Aye. Selectman Mahana Aye. Selectman Colella Aye. Chairman Madan Aye. 2. 8:30 PM Open Meeting Call to Order 3. Discussion regarding Parking Downtown Parking Restrictions Two residents of Church Street, one of which was Diane Gallanti 40 Church Street, addressed the Board of Selectmen stating they are upset with the parking restriction signs posted along Church Street. The residents stated they were not consulted with prior to installation of the signs, there is not a need for the signs on the street, and the restrictions that are posted are not enforced. The restrictions could cause problems for their visitors when staying longer than two hours. Lastly, the residents requested if the signs must be posted that they only be posted at the beginning and end of the street because of they are unattractive. Police Chief O'Neill explained the downtown parking plan was a result of three public meetings with the Board of Selectmen, explained the need for the signs, and that enforcement of the restrictions will be increased once a parking enforcement officer is hired. Board Comments Clerk Royle suggested decreasing the number of signs on Cottage Street by posting signs that read "No parking between Signs" and that the Town Manager review sign placement with the Police Chief and DPW Director. Selectman Mahana suggested every other sign be removed. Chairman Madan suggested delaying installation of additional signs in accordance with the parking plan until parking becomes a problem in the areas. Selectman Colella stated other residents of Cottage Street have told him that they have not had a problem with parking. Motion: So moved to take the signs down from the beginning of Church Street to Hope Street. (Colella- Madan) (1 -4) Selectman Colella in favor. Fails. Motion: That we ask the Town Manager to talk to the Police Chief and DPW Director to look over the situation and see if he can alleviate the problem on Cottage Street by removal or repositioning of the signs. (Mahana - Royle) All in favor. Passes 4. 8 :55 PM Player's Choice Automatic Amusement License Renewal Public Hearing The Town's General Laws require a public hearing for the renewal of licenses for five or more devices. Player's Choice is requesting a renewal of their license for eight devices. Mr. Michael Zinney represented Player's Choice this evening and stated that notice of the hearing was sent certified mail to abutters and all but one "green card" was returned. Public Comment - None Board Members Members of the Board of Selectmen inquired of the number of machines the license is being requested for and asked if the Police Chief has received any complaints relative to the licensed use. Chief O'Neill reported that he has not received any complaints pertaining to the license. Motion: So moved on the renewal for Player's Choice. (Colella- Royle) All in favor. Passes. 5. 8:55 PM Great Woods Wine and Malt License Transfer to LMW, LLC Bruce Montgomery, Great Woods General Manager, explained the reason for the application is the corporation is reorganizing. The Center's management personnel will remain unchanged as will the liquor license manager. Public Comment - None. Board of Selectmen Questions Selectman Mahana asked what LMW, LLC is an abbreviation of and questioned the limits of exposure for the proposed license holder as a Limited Liability Company. Motion: Move to transfer Great Woods Inc. wine and malt license to LMW, LLC. (Boyle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. 6. Player's Choice Public Entertainment on Sunday License Motion Move to approve the eight amusement devices for Sunday for Player's Choice. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. 7. Questions and Comments Walter Meehan, 292 Williams Street, asked who is responsible for allowing work in the area of the Williams Street bridge. Mr. Meehan was upset that the Town was not aware of the work being done when he called Town offices, that he had not been notified, and that approximately fifty trees were removed on the scenic way as a result of the work. Town Manager D'Agostino responded that lie has taken a look at what has been done and that he thinks some vegetative wetlands have been disturbed. The Conservation Commission should have been informed of the work to being done. Lastly, Mr. j D'Agostino stated that he would be happy to send a copy of a report he received this date on the incident to Mr. Meehan. 8. Town Hall Parking Town Manager D'Agostino stated he would like to discuss parking in the Town Hall area and suggested designating certain spaces in the front parking lot as "Thirty Minute Parking" and increasing the number of handicap spaces. This would allow easier access for public safety vehicles. Mr. D'Agostino all suggested posting four signs at the South Main Street entrance for "Municipal Employee's Only" to be used by employees conducting quick business in the Town Hall. Town Manager D'Agostino will be removing specially designated parking for the Town Manager and replacing it with a designation for the employee of the month. The Personnel Policy Committee will be reviewing an Employee of the Month Program. Lastly, Mr. D'Agostino stated lie is in receipt of a memo from Police Chief O'Neill suggesting if there is a problem with access into the parking area because of cars parked on Union Street, signs could be posted restricting parking for a couple of car lengths. Motion: That we follow the recommendation of the Town Manager regarding parking in front of the Town Hall, South Main Street, and Union Street. (Mahana- Madan) (2 -2) Selectmen Colella and Robinson opposed and Clerk Royle abstained. Fails. Selectman Robinson suggested the Town Manager tell Town Hall employees where they are supposed to park and that all employees should be required to follow the guidelines. Motion: To restrict two car lengths of parking on Union Street for public safety reasons. ( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. Motion: To reserve four car lengths on South Main Street directly in front of the Town Hall for municipal vehicles only. (Mahana- Madan) (2 -2 -1) Clerk Royle abstained. Selectmen Colella and Robinson opposed. Fails. 9. Weekly Business A. Warrant Nos. 26, 27, and 28 • Warrant No. 26 - $1,800,914.68 Motion: To approve. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items, and Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. Passes. • Warrant No. 27 - $750,943.57 Motion: Move to approve. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items, and Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items. Passes. • Warrant No. 28 - $3,231,846.20 Motion: So moved. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor. Clerk Royle abstained from all Health Department items, and Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items. Passes. B. Minutes of December 10 & 17, 1997 • Minutes of December 10, 1997 Motion: So moved. ( Royle- Colella) All in favor. Passes • Minutes of December 17 Motion: So moved. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. C. Licenses and Permits Orders of Taking for Streets Accepted at the Special Town Meeting: Jameson Court, Baybrook Farm Road, Woodland Way, Wagonwheel Way, Farm Pond Path, Wild Flower Lane, and Horseshoe Loop Motion: Move to approve and sign the orders of taking for the streets accepted at the November 24, 1997, Special Town Meeting. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Happy Landing Common Victualer License Renewal for 265 Fruit Street Motion: So moved. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. Passes. Request for a waiver of the license fees from Mansfield Lodge of Elks No. 2633 on the following applications: Common Victualer, Weekday Music Machine, Entertainment License, and Sunday License Malcom Smith, representative of the Elk's was present to answer questions relative to the above applications. Common Victualer and Weekday Music Machine Applications of Mansfield Lodge of Elks No. 2633 Motion: So moved to approve the common victualer and weekday music machine applications for the Elks Lodge No. 2633. (Robinson - Colella) All in favor. Passes. Seven Day Entertainment License Application of Mansfield Lodge of Elks No. 2633 Selectman Mahana inquired of the type of entertainment the license is requested for. Motion: So moved to approve the entertainment license with the hours to coincide with the liquor license. ( Mahana- Colella) All in favor. Passes. Public Entertainment on Sunday License of Mansfield Lodge of Elks No. 2633 Motion: To approve the license from IPM to 12 Midnight. (Colella- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Motion: So moved to waive the license fees, as requested by the Elks. (Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. D. Correspondence Action Board and Committee Letter of resignation from William Antoine from the Municipal Building Committee Motion: Move to accept Bill's resignation, wish him the best, and send him a letter of thanks from the Chairman. (Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Town Manager and Staff Letter from Lt. George Figueredo concerning funding for surveillance cameras at the MBTA station Tonw Manager D'Agostino stated he is revie)ving renegotiating the agreement with the MB7A on the commuter lots, and gave an update on his discussion regarding same. Selectman Robinson suggested if the cameras have to be relocated that reimbursement be requested from the MBTA and /or Amhak for the cost incurred by the Totivn at the time of original installation for hiring flagmen. State and Local Government Letter from Mass Highway clarifying that portion of Central Street that they would like to transfer the control of to Mansfield, which would be from Copeland Street to the Mansfield/Foxboro town line. Mass Highway is also requesting the Town consider assuming control of South Main Street beginning at House No. 64 up to Spring Street Miscellaneous Letter from Francene Bragga, Executive Director, Mansfield Housing Authority, advising the Selectmen that a member of the Board, Arthur Remillard, died on December 17, 1997, and requesting the vacancy be put on the next ballot for the unfinished term Other Board and Committee Letter from Ronald Webster, Fair Housing Committee Chairman, requesting the Selectmen contact them when a presentation is made for affordable senior housing by Barbara and Ted Mahoney Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Helen P. Christian, Town Clerk, stating that the vacancy on the Housing Authority must be filled by the Annual Town Election for one year Memorandum from John D'Agostino, Town Manager, concerning a condemnation order for certain properties owned by John L. Clemmey Co., Inc., One Foundry Street Notification from Scott Leite, Health Agent, of a sound workshop on Thursday, January 15, at 7:45 Fully Executed Agreement for Judgment for money owed Mansfield by the Town of Norton from Town Counsel Letter from Superintendent of Schools, John Moretti, thanking the Selectmen for allocating $2,000 of the Great Woods donation to school children State and Local Government Letter from Bristol County Sheriff, Thomas M. Hodgson, thanking the Selectmen for their letter expressing thanks for the work done by the inmate program in Great Woods and offering any future assistance the program may provide Miscellaneous Letter form the Kennedy- Donovan Center, Inc. thanking the Selectmen for allocating $500 of the Great Woods donation to the Center Fax from Heather Graf, Citizens Concerned About Tracks, with attached newspaper articles pertaining to the New Bedford/Fall River Rail Project Feasibility Study 10. Old Business A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino stated a tentative meeting date has been set with the Norton Water and Sewer Conmussioners for January 20 and asked the Selectmen what time they would like to meet. Motion: To meet at 8pm with the Norton Selectmen on January 20, 1998. (Boyle- Colella) All in favor. Passes. Mr. D'Agostino reported that he is still working on the issue of the Oakland Street l railroad crossing ownership. If the owner is not ascertained within the next couple of weeks, the Town will make repairs and place a lien on the property to cover the cost once the owner is determined. Town Manager D'Agostino reported that the Recycling and Waste Collection bid documents are currently out. Mr. D'Agostino suggested in order to increase Mansfield's recycling , the Town should adopt a similar program to Foxboro's "Pay As You Throw" program. Mr. D'Agostino stated if Mansfield does not increase its recycling percentage from 11% to 40 %, the Town will pay a premium for incineration. While there would be a cost to residents for trash disposal, there would be no charge for recyclable disposal. The Town Manager will continue to educate the Selectmen and Department of Public Works about recycling programs. Selectman Colella responded that he surveyed a number of residents, and they would like the present collection system to stay in place and would prefer to have to pay another dollar in taxes rather than adopting a "Pay As You Throw Program ". Selectman Colella also suggested a hearing be held on the issue. Clerk Royle stated she should would like to increase curbside recycling to a weekly collection, and that she would prefer to see the collection cost on the tax rate rather than on a fee basis. Balcom Ridge Lots Motion: That we proceed with the sale of the remaining lots in the Balcom Ridge subdivision in accordance with the State's guidelines. (Mahana - Royle) All in favor. Passes. B. Selectmen Selectman Mahana stated a couple of weeks ago lie requested year -end statements for 1995 -1997 from Cable Access and suggested unless they are submitted, as is their legal responsibility, that a directive be issued to Steve Grossman, CVI Manager, that 5% of the yearly income should be submitted to the Board of Selectmen to disperse. Selectman Mahana inquired of the status of the of Walsh and Witch Pond Well developments. 11. New Business A. Town Manager B. Selectmen Clerk Royle announced that she was asked by SREPDD to serve on a committee task force on growth and changes which will meet once a month for a year. Chairman Madan announced that he has volunteered to serve as Mansfield's, Easton's, and Sharon's representative on Self Help, Inc. Motion: Move to approve the appointment of Chairman Bill Madan to Self Help Inc. (Boyle- Colella) All in favor. Passes. Housing Authority Vacancy Motion: To place the position on the March election ballot. (Robinson - Royle) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Colella abstained. Passes. Board and Committee Appointments Conservation Commission - 1 Vacancy - 1 Applicant /Greg Cauldwell Motion: Move to appoint Greg Cauldwell. (Mahana - Royle) All in favor. Passes Constable Reappointment Application of Paul Boyden Motion: So moved. (Mahana - Royle) All in favor. Passes. Selectman Mahana stated recently the State Legislature overruled Acting Governor Celucci's veto of the Landbank Program. Selectman Mahana asked the Selectmen's opinion on the program and stated he hopes the Selectmen will support it and help Mansfield enact the program. 10. Adjournment 10:15 PM Motion: So moved. ( Colella- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. rk's Signature 1-1411;y - Date of Approval