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Minutes
( July 22, 1998 S AUG 17 Ail Ia �S 9
Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, and Selectman Mahanal,,I, , +,calS`c I TS
1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 PM followed by the pledge of
allegiance.
A. Warrant No. 4
Motion: So moved.
(Mahana- McCarter) Chairman Madan abstained from all Building
Department items, Clerk McCarter abstained from all Municipal Building Committee
items, and Selectman Mahana abstained from a voucher reimbursing him $6 for travel and
lunch expenses relative to the Larch case. Passes.
B. Minutes of July 8, 1998
Motion: To approve.
(McCarter - Mahana) All in favor. Passes.
C. Licenses and Permits
• Request from Karen Martin and eleven residents requesting "Caution Children
Playing" or "Slow Children Playing" signs south on Alden Street and west on West
Street
Motion: To approve subject to Police Department approval.
(Mahana - McCarter) All in favor. Passes.
• Petition of Bell Atlantic for a Temporary Pole Location on Branch Street to provide
service for the Village at Willow Crossing
Motion: To allow the pole.
(McCarter - Mahana) All in favor. Passes.
• Holiday Inn Change of Manager
Motion: To sign the Inn Holders liquor license certificate reflecting the previously
approved change in manager for the Holiday Inn Mansfield.
(Mahana - McCarter) All in favor. Passes.
• Minutes Continued
Motion: To approve the July 1, 1998, minutes.
(Mahana - McCarter) All in favor. Passes.
Motion: To approve the minutes of July 15, 1998.
(McCarter- Mahana)(2 -0 -1) Chairman Madan abstained. Passes.
D. Correspondence
Action:
Miscellaneous
Request from Christopher Johnson, Ride for Kids, for the Rodman Ride for Kids to pass
through Mansfield on Saturday, September 26, 1998 Copies of this request have been seat
to both the Police and Fire Chiefs
Motion: To approve subject to approval of Police Chief and Fire Chief
(McCarter- Mahana) All in favor. Passes.
State and Local Government
Letter from Representative Hyland requesting, in response to a call she received from a
constituent, that the Selectmen and the Police Department look into the Gilbert Street
traffic situation The Town Manager set up a meeting with the Police Chief and
Representative Hyland's aide, Ginnie Tate, to discuss this issue.
Other:
Resident
Letter from Paul Vasil, 1 184 East Street, urging the Selectmen to put a stop to the Great
Waves project
Letter from Todd Katz, resident, requesting the Selectmen ask Time Warner for an
explanation of why their rates are much higher
Town Manager and Staff
Memorandum from John D'Agostino, Town Manger, requesting the Selectmen review the
attached DRAFT Open Air Commercial Parking Regulations and suggested fees. The
regulations will be Placed on a f ttia•e agenda for consideration.
Miscellaneous
Letter from M -R Land Excavation, Inc. dba M -R Wood Recycling concerning a recent bid
they submitted for brush grinding services
"The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly" report from Save the Bay, rating the performance of
municipal wastewater treatment facilities. Mansfield received an "Excellent" rating for
unblemished records in 1996 and 1997.
2. 8:30 PM Questions and Comments — None
3. 8:30 PM Board and Committee Interviews
A. Conservation Commission - I Vacancy - 2001
Applicants: Paul Boyden and Dan Clenuney
Shirley Hanlon, Chairman, Conservation Commission, was present for the interview.
Each applicant introduced themselves and stated why they would like to serve on
Commission.
Board of Selectmen /Conservation Chairman Questions:
( Members of the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commissioner asked each of
the applicants questions concerning the following: past service on the Board, type of
present employment, attendance at Conservation Commission meetings, suggested
changes, Saturday availability, how their presence would improve the commission,
possible conflicts, and willingness to compromise.
B. Board of Health - 1 Vacancy - 1999
Applicants: Robert Barnes and Philip Giangara
Each applicant introduced themselves and stated why they would like to serve on the
Board of Health.
Board of Selectmen Questions:
Members of the Board of Selectmen asked each of the applicants questions concerning the
following: position on Great Woods sound levels, Great Waves project role, previous
attendance at Board of Health meetings, possible conflicts, willingness to compromise,
availability, and position on smoking issues.
C. Recreation Commission
Two Vacancies 1999/2001
Applicants: Mike Souza, Pete Presentato, Jim Higgins, Jim Leaverton, Bill Clemmey
Each applicant introduced themselves and stated why they would like to serve on
Commission.
Board of Selectmen/Recreation Chairman Questions
Members of the Board of Selectmen and the Recreation Chairman asked each of the
applicants questions concerning the following: most pressing need for the Recreation
Commission, opinion on renting out fields to private entities, summer camp, and possible
recreation programs to involve the masses.
4. Old Business
A. Town Manager
Town Manager D'Agostino updated the Board of Selectmen on the following:
• The Train Selection Committee will be meeting on July 23 at 3pm to discuss train
station proposals.
• Each Selectman is in receipt of a final draft of the Open Air Parking Regulations and
Fees. Mr. D'Agostino requested the Selectmen hold a hearing on the recommended
regulations prior to their adoption.
• The Town's wells are presently pumping 16+ hours per day. Additional pumping may
require stricter enforcement.
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• The contractor for the Walsh Well Site filtration system conducted the initial site visit
today.
• The four finalists for the Light Department Director position are: Gary Babin, Jack
Beliveau, Robert Bissen, and Kenneth Kostok, and each Selectmen is in receipt of the
finalists' resumes.
• The Personnel Policy has almost been completed and will be submitted to Town
Counsel for his review. It is anticipated that the Policy will be ready for the
Selectmen's review by the middle or end of September.
• The Town received additional donations for the South Common beautification project
from Karl and Carol Clemmey, a bench, and Frank Restagno, labor to install brick
pavers around the Mansfield Women of Today's flower garden.
B. Selectmen
• Selectman Mahana asked if as part of the commuter station project, some of the land
taken from North Common for the underpass could be returned.
• Clerk McCarter asked if the part-time Parking Enforcement Officer had been hired yet
and when someone would be hired. Clerk McCarter also inquired about the status of
the Hutchins property fields.
5. New Business
A. Town Manager
• Mr. D'Agostino announced that while lie is on vacation, Betty Amicone will be Acting
Town Manager and Kym Gaissl will be the Acting Light Department Manager.
B. Selectmen
• Clerk McCarter asked if the Selectmen would be meeting next week. Chairman
Madan announced that next week's meeting has been cancelled and that a meeting
would be held the following only if needed.
• Selectman Mahana listed several of the donors for the Great Duck Race prizes.
• Chairman Madan requested the Town Manager look into the traffic situation in the
Great Woods area.
6. 9 :30 PM Adjournment
Motion: To adjourn.
(Mahana - McCarter) All in favor. Passes.
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