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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-27-1998Board of Selectmen c Minutes �iGL,t� t jy (AGE May 27, 1998 Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, Selectmen Mahaj�i Wbgson, and Royle �, _ c � �S�'�,G1�U�E� T S 1. Executive Session to discuss pending litigation Chairman Madan took a roll call vote to go into executive session to discuss pending litigation. Selectman Mahana Aye, Selectwoman Royle Aye. Chairman Madan Aye. 2. The open meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance, which was lead by Ben Annino, a Boys State member. Bill Flannery introduced each of the students participating in the Boys and Girls State Program and explained the program. Chairman Madan explained the duties and responsibilities of the Board of Selectmen, and Town Manager D'Agostino explained his duties as outlined in the Charter. 3. Citation Presentation • Cemetery Restoration Representative Poirier and Ginnie Cappola, Representative Hyland's aid, presented both Billie and Jeff Siena with citations for all their hard work on the West Street Cemetery Restoration Project. • Police Station Renovation Representative Poirier and Ginnie Cappola presented the members of the Municipal Building Committee -- Kenneth Gay, James Liddick, William Moore, David Young, and Richard Feeley - -with citations from both the House of Representatives and Senate for the successful completion of the Police Department renovation project. 4. Questions and Continents Bill Antoine, 450 West Sh-eel, inquired about the status of a proposal to locate a transfer station in Mansfield and questioned statements made by the Town Manager at a soccer group meeting. Selectwoman Royle stated she feels the transfer station plans should be abandoned. Lastly, Mr. Antoine asked if the Town is looking into any other areas to generate income, if a committee should be established, and stated that he would like to be included in the transfer station site visits. Patty Kelley, 360 Chauncy Street, stated that her water is scheduled for shut off but that her name is not on the account; the name on the account is Sandra Doran in West Bridgewater. Ms. Kelley stated she does not receive original water bills, but only receives the delinquent notices from the property owner once the account is scheduled for termination. Lastly, Ms. Kelley stated she would like to resolve the issue as she has two small children. Bob Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, stated Ms. Kelley's water would not be shut off and that she will receive a notice before it is turned off. Karl Clennney, South Main Street, stated he does not feel the Selectmen should meet on a summer schedule, lie would like to see the new Town Manager put together an outline of transfer stations noting the pros and cons, and that the Town has the ability to employ an outside consultant to study the Great Waves proposal and should because of the magnitude of the project. 5. 9:00 Revocation of Storage of Flanunables Licenses Public Hearing Chairman Madan left the room for this hearing and passed the gavel to Clerk McCarter. Both Fire Chief Sliney and Lt. Sarro were present for this hearing. Clerk McCarter read notice of public hearing aloud to consider revocation of the storage of flammables licenses for: Advanced Warehouse, 241 Francis Avenue; Karl Clemmey, 390 West Street; Allegiance Health Care, 290 Forbes Boulevard; Angelina Realty Trust, 428 Elm Street; Joseph's Trust, 1283 East Street, and Mansfield Jeep Eagle, 91 Chauncy Street. Motion: To open the public hearing. (Maliana- Royle) All in favor. • Advanced Warehouses (VAM Realty Trust), 241 Francis Avenue Tanks have been cleaned, dismantled, and removed from the property. Lt. Sarro stated the license holder is not opposed to the revocation. • Karl D. Clemmey, 390 West Street Dan Clemmey stated this location is still used on a part time basis and that lie would like his license to remain active. • Baxter Labs (Allegiance Health Care), 290 Forbes Boulevard Tanks have been removed from the property. Lt. Sarro stated the license holder is not opposed to the revocation. • Mansfield Jeep Eagle, 91 Chauncy Street Tanks have been cleaned and removed. Lt. Sarro stated the licensee has expressed no opposition. • West Mansfield Variety(Angelina Realty Trust), 428 Elm Street Tanks have been cleaned and removed from the property. Peter DeTrolio, owner of Angelina Trust, stated that he would like his license to remain active and that he feels revocation of the license would decrease the value of his property. • Cavallero, 1283 East Street Lt. Sarro reported that the tanks have been inactive for a number of years and that revocation of the license will enhance the Town's efforts to have them removed from the property. Robert Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, recommended revocation of this license because of the close proximity to the wells. Motion: To close the public hearing. (Mahana- Royle) All in favor. Passes. • VAM Realty Trust (Advanced Warehouses) Motion: To revoke. ( (Boyle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. • Baxter Labs (Allegiance Health Care Group) Motion: To revoke. ( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. • Karl D. Clemmey Motion: To hold Karl Clenuney's license until the Fire Chief investigates it further. ( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. • West Mansfield Variety (Angelina Realty Trust) Motion: To revoke Angelina Realty Trust's license at 428 Elm Street. (Boyle -no second) • Mansfield Jeep Eagle Motion: To revoke. ( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. • Joseph Cavallaro (Joseph's Trust) Motion: Move to revoke. ( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. • West Mansfield Variety Motion: To hold for the Fire Chief to discuss with Angelina Realty Trust. (Mahana- Royle) All in favor. Passes. Chairman Madan returned to the meeting at 9:30 PM 6. Discussion with Robert Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, Rayna Rubin, Great Waves Project Manager; Dick Samuels, Water Country, and Fred Keylor, H. W. W. Moore Associates, Inc. Ms. Rubin requested the Water and Sewer Commissioners confirm the opinion expressed by Bob Morrison, Assistant DPW Director, that the Great Waves project would not adversely impact Mansfield's water supply system as well as the town's ability to supply domestic water for the project, once the two additional wells are on -line. Questions and Continents Members of the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager commented on and asked questions concerning the following: why a letter is needed confirming the availability of Municipal water, formula used to calculate daily water usage, if any town wells are located within the Rumford aquifer, likelihood of using the Rumford aquifer in the future, whether or not Water Country utilizes private wells, use of conservation efforts by Great Waves, conservation efforts utilized at Water Country, if municipal water would be used to fill the pools, request of a commitment from Great Waves that their private wells only will be used to fill the pools, qualifications from DEP to ensure quality and viability of water, provisions in place to ensure a second water source other than town's should the bedrock well fail, DEP's approval of well source development for drinking also, calculation of daily wastewater usage, guarantee of expediting any replacement wells, stipulation outlining the a maximum amount of water to be drawn, issuance of a letter confirming it is the practice of Board to hook up to any commercial venture, issuance of a letter outlining the maximum gallons per day to be drawn, number of gallons being requested, effect of a breakdown of the bedrock well, and confirmation of the water conservation donation in writing from the Great Waves joint venture. Motion: That we direct the Town Manager to work with the cast of Great Waves and develop an agreement that Water Commissioners can agree to. ( Royle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. 7. Weekly Business A. Warrant No. 48 - $2,053,091.25 Motion: To approve. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items, Clerk McCarter abstained from the Recreation Payroll, Selectwanan Royle abstained from all Health Department items, and Selectman Robinson abstained from Voucher No. 14035. B. Licenses and Permits Application for a Reserve Fund Transfer to the Treasurer's Office for Employee Benefits Accounts Motion: Move to recommend (Boyle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes Application for a Reserve Fund Transfer to the Selectmen's Legal Account Motion: Move to recommend. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes C. Correspondence Action: Resident Letter from Jay Goldman, 231 Williams Street, regarding cable license renewal amendments and requesting the Selectmen postpone any action on the amendments until the Cable Advisory Committee is formed and is able to review them Miscellaneous Letter from Nancy Wilhelm, Boy Scout Troop 17 Committee Chairperson, requesting certificates for Scouts Brett Matthew Walkins and Michael Todd Wilhem in recognition of their becoming Eagle Scouts Other Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Town Manager D'Agostino reminding the Selectmen to initial correspondence in the Reading Folder Memorandum from Town Manager D'Agostino concerning filling the position of Leadman in the Highway Department Miscellaneous Fax from Heather A. Graft, Citizens Concerned About Tracks', regarding the New Bedford Fall River Rail Project Letter from Stewart Rickersey, Chairman, Sister Cities Association of Mansfield, England, requesting a response from the Selectmen to his invitation to attend a Mansfield celebration in Mansfield England on May 17, 2000 Invitation from the Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of Mansfield to attend the June 3, 1998, 7PM, Awards Ceremony in the Mansfield High School auditorium Southeast Regional Services Group Contract for DPW Supplies Motion: To have the Town Manager sign on behalf of the Board. (Boyle- Mahana) All in favor. Passes. 8. Old Business A. Town Manager • Mr. D'Agostino reported that he has been trying to reach Sherry Clancy, National Development, to schedule the final tours of transfer stations in Auborn, Woburn and Braintree, but has not been successful. • The comment period on the cable license amendment recently closed . • The Engineering Department will be conducting camera work on North Main Street from the Foxboro side to Condea Vista beginning this evening. • The train station predevelopment meeting was held last Thursday. Gatra, the Town Manager, Planning Director, Peter Kortright, and the MBTA staff will be reviewing the RFPs for the station. • Mr. D'Agostino stated personally he never envisioned a more dedicated hardworking group then the Municipal Building Committee and that they do a commendable job. • The Selectmen are in receipt on the Mill Pond dam project from Richard Lewis, Conservation Agent. The grant the Town recently received from DEP will be used for both the Mill Pond and Fulton's Pond dams. B. Selectmen Selectwoman Royle inquired about the following: Whether or not Mr. D'Agostino was employed by the Town when the hiring freeze was instituted, if the Town Manager feels the freeze is necessary, status of the audit, and the depth of the tree buffer for Memorial Park at Pratt Street. Selectwoman Royle commented that she feels there was a drastic change in scenery with the removal of trees at Memorial Park and that she is very disappointed with way the project has been conducted for creation of the additional multi - purpose fields. Clerk McCarter stated Mr. Larch would not be available for a June I Light Commissioners meeting, but would be for June 8 or 15. 9. New Business A. Town Manager • A meeting was held this date with CDM concerning pending sewer projects pending. Two future workshops have been scheduled, one with staff on June 11, and the other between the Planning Board, Board of Health, and Board of Selectmen on June 23, 1998. • Mr. D'Agostino will be attending a MMA Managers' conference in Chatham next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. B. Selectmen In reference to a letter from Superintendent Moretti regarding purchase of the Gonsalves property, Selectwoman Royle asked if the Selectmen have ever met to discuss the issue and if Mr. D'Agostino has discussed prices for the land. Selectman Mahana inquired about the status of the Walsh Well. Selectman Mahana also urged the Town Manager to try to find someone capable of looking into a cable system owned and operated by the Town when advertising for the Light Department manager. Selectman Robinson left the meeting at 11:20 PM. Clerk McCarter asked if the Town Manager expects to have the Light Department Manager's position filled by July I. Selectwoman Royle requested a copy of the job posting. 10. Adjournment 11:25 PM Motion: To adjourn. (McCarter - Mahana) All in favor. Passes. Cl r 's Si ature Date of Approval r