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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-29-1998Board ofSelectmen Minutes - i; l April 29, 1998 Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, Selectmen Mahana and - Robinson John D'Agostino, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM. Chairman Madan polled the Board of Selectmen to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Selectman Robinson Aye. Selectman Mahana Aye. Clerk McCarter Aye. Chairman Madan Aye. 2. The open meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. 3. 8:00 PM Discussion with Jay Barrows and Trish Bolea, Downtown Business Association On behalf of the Downtown Business Association, Jay Barrows requested permission to install signage at sixteen locations throughout Mansfield directing the public to the downtown as follows: • School and Route 140 next to the Great Woods Sign • School and West Street • West and Route 140 • Across from Stop & Shop Route 106 • Corner of Chauncy and Copeland Drive • Across from Jeep Eagle at Highland and Chauncy Street • Top of Chauncy and North Main Street showing both directions • East Street and Pratt Street showing split • East, Park, and Hope Streets intersection • Franklin and East Streets' • Across from Dubs/Dunkin Donuts • Main and West Streets • South Main Street and Route 140 near Great Woods • South Main and Fruit Street • Copeland and West Street • Route 495/Route 140 Exit before School Street Motion: So moved. (Mahana- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. Trish Bolea presented a proposal for a "Shop Mansfield" sidewalk sale to be held on 1 Thursday, July 16, from 6pm —9pm. The sale would involve allowing merchants to bring their merchandise out to the sidewalks, hosting of outdoor cafes by restaurants, operation of the farmers market, opening spaces to vendors within the farmer's market area, and sponsoring of entertainment by the businesses. In order to host the sidewalk sale, the Downtown Business Association requested the Town close North Main Street from East/West Street to Route 106 and block the following streets from entering North Main Street: Park, Court, Cottage, and Pleasant Street from 6 to 9pm. Old Colony Way would remain open to traffic. Board of Selectmen Questions and Comments Members of the Board of Selectmen asked if merchants not located downtown would be invited to participate in the farmer's market, requested the Association remain sensitive to two funeral homes located on North Main Street, suggested the Association consult with the Board of Health concerning their outdoor cafe proposal, questioned parking for the Farmer's Market patrons and payment of police details. 4. Discussion with Assistant DPW Director Robert Morrison and Bob Chapell of Woodard and Curran re: Well Acquisition and Summer Water Restrictions A. Well Acquisition Bob Chapell of Woodard & Curran gave a progress update on the Witch Pond Well. Board of Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen inquired about the status of the Walsh Well, the possibility of installing another well on the Witch Pond Well site, which aquifer the Witch Pond Well draws from, the potential for other aquifers in town, the effect Great Waves would have on Mansfield's water supply. B. Water Restrictions Mr. Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, recommended an odd /even water ban effective June 1. Odd numbered houses/businesses will be allowed to water on odd numbered days, and even numbered houses/businesses on even days. Watering hours will be 6am to 9am and 6pm to 9pm. Board of Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen inquired about notification to residents, whether or not a reference of possible fines for violations would be included on the notice, the reason for the ban, use of a linkage program to link the Town to a new tower or water storage facility, and continuation of the leak detection program. Motion: That we approve the recommended water restrictions as suggested by the Assistant DPW Director commencing June 1, 1998. Odd numbered houses/businesses will be allowed to water on odd numbered days, and even numbered houses/businesses on even days. Watering hours will be 6am to 9am and 6pm to 9pm. (Mahana- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. 5. Revised Ryan Land on West Street — Assessors Lot 102 Map I Town Manager D'Agostino reported that because the deed for the Ryan land on West 1 Street, Assessors Lot 102, Map 1, does not specify that the land must be used for \ recreation purposes, as specified by a 1971 Town Meeting vote to accept the land, he asked Town Counsel to draw up an amended deed including the restriction. Motion: To support the ruling as presented. (Robinson - Mahana) All in favor. Passes. / 6. Weekly Business A. Warrant No. 44 - $1,850,054.59 Motion: To approve. (McCarter - Mahana) Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items and Clerk McCarter abstained from the Recreation Department payroll. All in favor. Passes. B. Minutes of April 15, 1998 and April 22, 1998 Motion: To approve. (McCater- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. C. Payroll Change Notices for Part -Time Provisional Help in the Recreation Department and Department of Public Works Motion: So moved to approve the provisional employment of people for various departments in town for the summer months (Mahana - Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Clerk McCarter read a May as Older American's Month Proclamation Motion: To sign. (Robinson - McCarter) All in favor. Passes. D. Correspondence ACTION Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Robert Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, requesting the Selectmen's permission to institute a mandatory odd /even outside watering ban beginning June 1, 1998 Memorandum from Lorilee Fish, Park & Recreation Director, asking if the Selectmen would like to add any additional information to the Community Calendar — Your weekly meetings are ah eady included on the calendar. Miscellaneous Letter from Ken Butler, 23 Church Street, requesting permission for the Actor's Collaborative to place a sign on the North Common advertising their spring production of BAJOUR Motion: That we approve placing the sign on the North Common. (Mahana - McCarter) All in favor. Passes. Letter from Edgewood Church of Christ requesting permission to hold a fund- raising walk -a -thon on Saturday, May 9, at 9AM This request has been fora orded to the Police and Fire Chief's for their review and recommendation. OTHER Resident Letter from Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street, regarding business certificates Letter from Denis Dunn with attached letter to the Police Chief concerning a parking situation at the train station / Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Town Manager D'Agostino to the Board of Selectmen advising of the May 9 Police Station Open House from I OAM to IPM Miscellaneous Response Action Outcome Statement from Goldman Environmental Consultants, Inc. Letter from Bell Atlantic announcing the winners of the 1998 Ed Link Awards Fax from Heather Graf, Citizens Concerned About Tracks', concerning the New Bedford/Fall River Project A second fax from Heather Graf, Citizens Concerned About Tracks', concerning the New Bedford/Fall River Project 7. Review of Town Meeting Articles Article 12 Funds for various capital improvements projects for the Park and Recreations Department Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee CIP Recommendation Memorial Park — Tot Lot $15,460 General Fund Memorial Park — Two New Tennis Courts /Four Reconstruction $100,895 General Fund Plymouth Street — Four Tennis Courts $65,042 General Fund Rails to Trails Development $30.000 General Fund $211,397 Motion: To Support. (Mahana- McCarter) (4 -0) Passes. Article 13 Funds for various Capital Improvements projects for the Town Manager's Office Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee CIP Recommendation Geographic Info. System $20,000 General Fund Motion: To Support. (Robinson- Mahana) (4 -0) Passes. Article 14 Funds for various Capital Improvements projects for the Water and Wastewater Departments Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee CIP Recommendation Chevy Hi -Cube Van Compact Cargo Van SCADA System Angel Street Water Main Route 106 Water Main Sodium Hypochlorite Pumps $31,000 General Fund $21,000 General Fund $70,000 Water Capital Acct $60,000 Water Capital Acct $22,300 Water Capital Acct $30,000 Water Capital Acct $234,300 Motion: To Support. (Robinson - Mahana) (4 -0) Passes. Article 15 Funds for various Capital Improvements projects for the Department of Public Works Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee CIP Recommendation — Highway Department Front End Loader $88,200 General Fund Motion: To Support. (Robinson - Mahana) (4 -0) Passes. Article 16 Funds for various Capital Improvements projects for the Engineering Department Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee CIP Recommendation Small Sewer Extension (Branch Street) $60,000 General Fund Canoe River Sewer Project Extension $75,000 General Fund " Construction $679,000 state revolving fuadlloan Sludge Compost Building (Engineering & Wastewater) $1,741,000 wastewater dep.Trst. School Street Sewer $20,000 General Fund Bridge /Culvert Inspection and Minor Rep. (Engineering and DPW) $25,000 General Fund $2,600,000 Motion: To Support. (Robinson - Mahana) (4 -0) Passes. Article 17 Funds for various Capital Improvements projects for the Fire Department Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee CIP Recommendation Ladder I ONAN Engine 2 Car 1 Squad 4 Pick Up Truck Motion: To Support. (Mahana- McCarter) (4 -0) Passes. $100,000 General Fund $22,500 General Fund $50,000 General Fund $25,000 General Fund $15,00 General Fund $212,500 Article 18 Funds for various Capital Improvements projects for the Conservation Commission Sponsor: Capital Improvements Committee ( CIP Recommendation Conservation Land $50,000 General Fund Motion: To Support. (Mahana- Robinson) (4 -0) Passes. Article 23 Accept the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53F%2 which empowers the Town to establish for FY2000 a separate account for wastewater operations (enterprise account) Sponsors: Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee Motion: To withdraw. (Robinson - Mahana) (4 -0) Passes. Article 24 Accept Landbank Legislation to be funded at' /2 of 1% on all real estate purchases Sponsor: Board of Selectmen Motion: To withdraw. (Mahana - Robinson) (4 -0) Street Acceptance Articles Motion: That we withdraw the following articles from the Town Meeting warrant: 39, portion of 40, 45, 446, 47, 48, and 49. (Robinson - Mahana) All in favor. Passes. Article 20 Direct the $100,000 payment made by the Town of Norton for past due sewer bills into a Wastewater Depreciation Trust Fund Sponsor: Board of Selectmen Motion; To withdraw. (Mahana - McCarter) (4 -0) Passes. 8. Old Business A. Town Manager • Town Manager D'Agostino stated the Municipal Building Committee requested clarification of the Selectmen's April 22, 1998, vote to waive the permit fees for the Qualter's Middle School project to include the following permit fees: plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and public safety, and all connection fees. Motion: So moved. (Robinson - McCarter) (3 -0 -1) Chairman Madan abstained. Passes. • The Mansfield Farmer's Market rules and regulations have been finalized. If the Farmer's Market article passes at Town Meeting, the Selectmen may wish to revisit the rules and regulations. • Mr. D'Agostino requested the Selectmen review a draft version of GATRA's commuter station request for proposals, which he anticipates will be out in the community next week. • Mr. D'Agostino gave an update on the Town Hall air conditioner. • The Town is moving forward with construction of two multipurpose fields at Memorial Park. Mr. D'Agostino asked if the Board of Selectmen ever voted to support the extension of the existing Memorial Park parking lot to connect with the paved parking area at the Library/Council on Aging. A consensus of the Board was in favor of requesting the Town Engineer attend a future Selectmen's meeting to discuss the issue. • A site visit is schedule for the Peabody transfer station this Thursday at 3:00 PM. A site visit to the Braintree station will be scheduled once Selectwoman Royle returns from vacation. • The Department of Public Works began landscaping at the Police Station. The Police Chief has been asked to assist with the funding for landscaping from within his departmental budget. • The Women of Today voted to expend funds from their First Night fundraiser and would like to donate funds to the South Common renovation project. In addition to the common renovation, the DPW Director and Town Manager would like to install new sidewalks adjacent to the common because the present sidewalks are deteriorating. Additional flowering trees will be planted on the common and at the Police Station. B. Selectmen • Clerk McCarter, at Jay Barrows', Downtown Business Association President, request, inquired about the status of the Association's request for a delayed green left hand turn at the Route 106 /North Main Street intersection. 9. New Business A. Town Manager • The Town Manager received a memorandum from the Municipal Building Committee stating the contractor for the Robinson School playfields will not warranty the fields if they are used by the townspeople before September. The townspeople are requested not to use the fields for either organized or pick -up sports until the fall. "No Trespassing" signs are in the process of being installed on the fields. • The Town is in receipt of a ruling from the Department of Revenue stating a second referendum vote on funding to complete the school addition project will be required. • Annual Town Reports are ready for distribution by the Town Cerk's office B. Selectmen • Selectman Robinson requested the Selectmen send a letter to Phyllis Crowley's family. Mrs. Crowley, a part -time temporary employee in the Treasurer's Office, recently passed away. • Selectman Robinson informed the Selectmen that a meeting has been scheduled to discuss the East Street School Complex parking issue on May 28 at 2:OOPM. • Selectman Robinson stated he would like the Town Meeting advertisements posted throughout the Town at least a week or two before Town Meeting. Selectman Robinson suggested possibly coordinating resident notification with the Schools. • Selectman Mahana asked if it is legal for Graphic Labs on Winthrop Street to park heavy equipment on their property. 10. Adjournment 10:15 PM Motion: To adjourn. (Mahan - Robinson) All in favor. Passes. 5- 'Clerk's Signature Date of Approval