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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 7-15-98Board of Selectmen Minutes rn , 1 • , -. Judy 15, 1998 0P I 98 JUL 27 P;I 9:55 Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, Selectmen Mah ila,IRobjtl�gq,la8d Royle I S�'�,%C;`IUSETTS John D'Agostino, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrants • Warrant No. 3 - $546,642.18 Motion: So moved. (Robinson - McCarter) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items, Clerk McCarter abstained from all Municipal Building Committee items, and Selectwoman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. Passes. • Warrant No. 55 - $510,94035 Motion: So moved. ( Royle- McCarter) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items, Clerk McCarter abstained from all Municipal Building Committee items, and Selectwoman Royle abstained from all Board of Health items. Passes. B. Minutes of July 1, 1998 - Tabled C. Licenses and Permits Application of Richard Conti for an Auctioneer Special Permit on July 19, 1998, at the Holiday Inn Motion: So moved. (McCarter - Mahana) All in favor. Passes. 2. Questions and Continents - None Town Manager D'Agostino responded to questions and comments made by Karl Clemmey under questions and comments at last week's meeting, such as-- exemption of line painting for Mr. Clemmey's open air parking lot, blocked fire lanes at Great Woods, and a newly constructed parking lot in back of the Great Woods Office Park —by reading memoranda from various Departments. Mr. D'Agostino will instruct the Zoning Enforcement Officer to enforce the parking lot striping for Mr. Clenmuey's parking facility. 3. 7:45 PM Carolyn Palie, College Senior, Project Design Carolyn Palie, a college senior, requested the Town's sponsor her project, designing a residential recyclable sorter. Sponsorship would involve providing data, overseeing the design work, and reviewing how the design concept fits into Mansfield. The Town is not required to use the project. Motion: Move to sponsor. (Mahana- Royle) All in favor. Passes. 4. Discussion with Town Engineer, Lee Azinheira, re: The Fulton Pond Dam Bid Opening Town Engineer Lee Azinheira updated the Board of Selectmen on the progress of the Fulton's Pond Dam project. The base bids received for the project ranged from $297,000- $479,000. The lowest bid received including three alternates, simulated stone, architectural fencing, and timber stop togs, was $310,000. Town funds presently available for the project total approximately $250- $251,000, and the Town has firm contracts with the State for two grants, $60,000 for the Fultons Pond Dam and $56,000 for the Mill Pond Dam. Members of the Board of Selectmen questioned inspection costs, which would be approximately $10,000. Motion: To recommend approval of a Reserve Fund Transfer for the inspection costs. (Mahana- No Second) Motion: To support the Town Engineer's recommendation with the enhanced features: simulated stone, architectural fencing, and timber stop logs. (Mahana- Royle) All in favor. Passes. 5. Old Business A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino announced that Mansfield was awarded the $200,000 Brownsfield Grant for the Hathaway Patterson and Clemmey Tank sites clean up proposals. Mr. D'Agostino extended his congratulations and appreciation to Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development; Scott Leite, Health Agent; Bert Cook, Inspector of Buildings; and Dick Lewis, Environmental and Conservation Planner, all of whom waked on the application. 6. 8:15 PM Great Woods Liquor License Transfer from Blackstone Entertainment to DLC Acquisition Corp. Public Hearing Clerk McCarter read the public hearing notice aloud. Bruce Montgomery, General Manager, Great Woods; Brian Kelley, liquor license manager; and Rick Novek, representative of SFX Corp. were present for this hearing. Board of Selectmen Questions: Members of the Board of Selectmen commented on and asked questions concerning the following: type of alcohol training Mr. Kelley has undergone, who makes the determination of closing the beer and wine stands, whether or not patrons are allowed to purchase more than one beer at a time, and number of employees who work during a sold out concert. Motion: To grant the transfer of license from Blackstone Entertainment to DLC Acquisition Corp. (Mahana- Royle) All in favor. Passes. 7. Old Business Continued A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino reported on the following: A staff meeting was held this date on wastewater treatment and sewer expansion, and a joint meeting of the Planning Board, Board of Health, and Selectmen is being planned to discuss sewer policy issue differences. 'Selectman Robinson left the meeting for the following discussion: 8. 8:30 PM Discussion with Cable Advisory Committee The following members of the Cable Advisory Committee were present for this discussion: Jay Goldman, Mike Healy, and Eileen Flint. Mr. Goldman reviewed the following recommendations of the Advisory Committee with the Selectmen: • that the Selectmen work toward having the cable license supersede the Social Contract and request assistance from the FCC to do so; • that the Selectmen notify Time Warner that they are in violation of the license agreement with regard to the Access channel lineup; • that the Selectmen notify Time Warner that under Section 4.9 of the license, the third party remote control devices must be compatible with the converter boxes supplied by Time Warner; • that the Selectmen consider issuing fines to Time Warner for violations not corrected in a reasonable time; • that the Selectmen forward complaints about Time Warner from residents to the FCC once two complaints on the same issue are received; • that the Selectmen not sign the license amendments until such a time that the discrepancies between the license and Social Contract have been resolved. Mr. D'Agostino stated that he would fax the Cable Advisory Committee's minutes containing the above recommendation to Time Warner and request a written response from them. In addition, Mr. D'Agostino will request Time Warner attend the next Cable Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for August 6. Discussion among the Selectmen, Cable Advisory Committee, and Town Manager followed concerning starting the amendment procedure ail over again. MSeleetnnan Robinson returned to the meeting. 9. Old Business Continued A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino reported the following: • The initial review of the train station proposals will be completed on Monday. • A meeting was held this date on the Qualters Middle School project. At his request, the Municipal Building Committee will be giving the Selectmen status reports on a monthly basis. • The abandonment of the Cate Springs Dug Well has been completed, and contracts for the Walsh Well have been signed. • Each of the Selectmen have received a draft copy of open air parking regulations and fees, which will hopefully be reviewed in mid August. • Town Counsel, Time Warner representatives and the Town Manager, met this date to discuss the proposed cable license amendments. • A joint workshop of the Finance Committee, School Committee, Municipal Building Committee, and Board of Selectmen is scheduled for next Thursday July 23, to develop a consensus on the proposed High School construction project. • A Saturday Special Town Meeting schedule proposed by the Town Clerk would permit Town Meeting on October 3, 10, 17, 24, or 31. • A Rail Safety telecast scheduled for July 20 has been postponed to mid- August. • The Animal Control Officer, Jeff Collins, stepped up patrols in the East Common area and is surveying other communities for their "pooper scooper" regulations. B. Selectmen • Selectwoman Royle asked if an answer had been received on requiring all liquor license managers and servers to attend "Tips" and the process for same. • Selectwoman Royle suggested the Manger designate on street parking spaces for late commuters rather than setting aside spaces in the Winthrop Street lot, asked if the road in front of 450 West Street had been repaired and plans for same, and asked if a hearing would be required to act on the Fire Chiefs recommendation relative to revocation of storage of flammables licenses for 390 West Street and 428 Elm Street. • Town Manager D'Agostino reported on a dog complaint hearing originally scheduled for this evening for the dog owned by Michael Parker. The Animal Control Officer was able to reach an agreement with Mr. Parker, and the hearing was, therefore, cancelled. 10. New Business A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino reported on the following: • The DPW will begin the reclamation of Chilson Avenue, Church Street, and Cottage Street. • The Farmer's Market began last Thursday and was a tremendous success. Doreen Tighe and Kathy Piusz should be commended for the success of the market. • Betty Amicone will be Acting Town Manager while the Town Manager is on vacation, and Kym Gaissl will be Acting Manager for the Light Department. Each employee will receive a stipend. B. Selectmen • Selectwoman Royle announced that the Board of Health is selling carpet deodorizer Oil consignment to assist flood victims. • Selectman Mahana commented on the Town Manager's actions in relationship to the Police Chief's suspension and reinstatement. • Clerk McCarter stated he is glad to see it appears the Town Manager resolved the problems with the Police Chief. Clerk McCarter also inquired about a response to the Women of Today request to use the Town Hall for First Night 1999. Mr. D'Agostino stated that he already their request. • Clerk McCarter questioned the status of a $33,000 bill from Rubin & Rudman for services rendered John Larch relative to his suite against the town. Discussion among the Selectmen followed concerning whether or not the Town is obligated to pay the bill and if an opinion should be sought from Town Counsel. Motion: To turn the bill over to Town Counsel. (Mahana - McCarter) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson abstained. Passes. 11. 9:45 PM Adjournment Motion: To adjourn. (Mahana- Royle) All in favor. Passes. Atlj Cterk's. ign lure Date Appt mat