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Minutes
February 4, 1998
Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk Royle, and Selectmen Colella and Robinson
1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed` by the pledge of
allegiance. i '
A. Certificate Presentation - l,1 `� i-1 1
Chairman Madan presented James Leaverton 17D wit a First Place
Firehouse Chili Contest Award for winning the contest during First Night.
B. Warrant No. 32 - $2,260,331.03
Motion: Move to approve.
(Boyle- Colella) Selectman Colella abstained from Voucher No. 9075;
Clerk Royle abstained from Voucher No. 9194 and all Board of Health
items, and Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items.
C. Minutes of.lanuary 28, 1998
Motion: Move to approve as written with an amendment to the last page reflecting
that Selectman Robinson was opposed to the motion to institute a hiring
freeze for all municipal positions unless justified by the Town Manager and
ratified by the Selectmen.
(Boyle- Colella) All in favor. Passes.
D. Licenses and Permits
• Bagel Train Application for an Entertainment License
Motion: Move to approve
(Boyle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes.
• Application of Tri- County Beagle Club for a One -Day Beer and Wine License on
Sunday, February 15, 1998
Motion: Move to approve
(Boyle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes.
Request from Linda O'Connell, I1 Gander Lane, requesting the Town erect two safety
signs on Winter Street, properly placed for a good warning, on the dangerous curve near
Piasecki Drive and Gander Lane
Letter from Philippe Schroth, Winter Street, requesting either Winter Street be made one
way, blocked off at the Maple Street end, the posted speed limit be lowered to 20MPH,
speed bumps be strategically placed, or a sidewalk be installed the entire length of Winter
Street
Both letters concerning Winter Street have been forwarded to the Traffic Safety Officer,
Lance Lawson, for his review and recommendation. Chairman Madan requested the issue
be placed on next week's agenda.
E. Correspondence
Town Manager & Staff
Memorandum from John D'Agostino, Town Manager, asking the Selectmen to review a
sample resolution passed by the towns of Southampton and Northampton seeking
additional funding for school transportation and special education and to indicate if they
would like to sponsor a similar resolution for Mansfield Clerk Royle requested the
Selectmen not take any action on Mr. D'Agostino's request until they receive a
l recommendation from the School Committee.
Miscellaneous
Letter from Barbara Bayon, Our Daily Bread Food Pantry Steering Committee, requesting
permission to locate a food drop -off spot near the first floor entrance of the Town Hall
This request ivas previously approved by the Board of Selectmen.
Letter from Max Volterra, Town Counsel requesting the Selectmen authorize payment to
Keith Purrier and his attorney, David Simas Clerk Royle questioned the dollar amount,
$1.00, referenced in the agreement and requested clarification from Town Counsel.
Other
Resident
Letter from Lori Robbins, 10 Erick Road, No. 40, stating that she feels it is absurd that
she is charged for water she does not use because she does not use the billed minimum and
requesting a meeting so the billing procedure can be explained to her Memo fi•onr Vel
Bishop, DPWBilling Supervisor is attached.
Letter from Thomas Fuller, 35 Darby Drive, expressing concern with the new cable rates
and requesting the Selectmen "bring in competition" An informational meeting on cable
rates is scheduled for February 18 at 8pm
Letter from Maureen McLaughlin, 36 Newton Street, expressing concern that the
sidewalk plows were out during the January 25 snow fall when only i to 2 inches had
accumulated
Town Manager and Staff
Letter from John D'Agostino, Town Manager, to Bill Madan, Chairman, Board of
Selectmen stating that he scheduled a meeting for February 2, 1998 at 11:00 AM to
discuss issues relative to the Town Hall roof
Letter to the Board of Selectmen from John D'Agostino, Town Manager, stating he called
a mandatory meeting regarding the Police Station project for Thursday, February 5, 1998,
at 8:00 PM
Letter to the Board of Selectmen from John D'Agostino, Town Manager, concerning the
health insurance cost increase
Letter from Scott Leite, Health Agent, stating the Board of Health sound workshop has
been rescheduled to Thursday, February 19, 1998, at 7:30 PM
Miscellaneous
Faxes from Heather Graf, CCATS, with attached articles regarding the New Bedford/Fall
River Rail Project
Letter from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Revenue concerning
Great Woods Alcohol License Application transfer to LMW, LLC
Amtrak Construction Notification for the High Speed Rail Project
Letter from William C. Madan, Chairman, Board of Selectmen, to Dianne Royle, Clerk,
1, Board of Selectmen, requesting if Ms. Royle believes problems exist in the Water
Department that she commit her concerns to writing so that the Town Manager may
investigate
2. Questions and Comments
Marianne Kinney, 388 Gilbert Street, requested the Selectmen keep in mind that sound
barrier fencing should be installed along the train tracks and asked residents to contact
Congressman Frank expressing concern regarding noise mitigation for the Amtrak High
Speed Rail project.
Motion: So moved to send a letter to Barney Frank requesting he include funding
for sound mitigation along with his budget request for fencing along the
tracks.
(Boyle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes.
Chairman Madan reported that Selectman Maliana is at Falkner Hospital in Boston. He
was scheduled to have hernia surgery, but could not because a blood disorder was
discovered.
3. Old Business
A. Town Manager
Town Manager D'Agostino reported the following:
• The March 3 Train Station Committee meeting has been rescheduled to March 6
at10AM, at the Town Hall.
• A meeting has been scheduled with the Building Department, Conservation
Commission, Board of Health, and Planning Board to prepare two Brownfield grant
applications to fund a site assessment of the Hathaway Patterson property.
• The warrant for the Annual Town Meeting officially closed on Monday, February 2,
according to Charter. The Special Town Meeting will entertain articles for prior year
unpaid bills and articles of an emergency nature only.
• Budget hearings have concluded. A balanced budget will be provided for Selectmen
and Finance Committee review by February 20, 1998. Clerk Royle asked if Town
Meeting would be delayed. Mr. D'Agostino responded that the Finance Committee
might be requesting a delayed start.
• Attorney Mangiaratti is reviewing the Time Warner cable license issue, if an RFP can
be issued for a second provider, and suggests the Selectmen use caution so that the
present contract is not abridged. The Selectmen should have an opinion from Town
Counsel within the next couple of weeks. Time Warner's present license runs through
December 8, 2003.
• The North Main Street curb at its intersection with Samoset Avenue has been painted
yellow as requested by Selectman Colella.
• A meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 5, at 8pm to discuss the police station
renovation budget. An overrun on the project is anticipated. The purpose of the
meeting is to bring all resource persons together to come to a resolution for the
overrun.
B. Selectmen
Selectman Colella inquired about the status of installation of "No Feeding the Geese"
signs at Fulton's Pond.
4. New Business
A. Town Manager
The Selectmen will be meeting with the Foxboro Water Commissioners on Thursday,
February 12, at 7:30PM.
B. Selectmen
Selectman Colella asked the Selectmen when they would like to hold their next Light
Commissioners meeting, because the next day they are scheduled to meet falls on a
holiday, Presidents Day. A consensus of the Board was in favor of meeting on March 2.
5. Executive Session 8:10 PM
Chairman Madan polled the Selectmen individually to go into executive session to discuss
Town Hall litigation/strategy and come out only to adjourn.
Selectman Robinson Aye.
Clerk Royle Aye.
Chairman Madan Aye.
Selectman Colella Aye.
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