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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-2-1998Board of Selectmen'' Minutes c 5- September 2, 1909 Cl Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, and'$61ectman ahana John D'Agostino, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Warrant No. 10 - $2,829,455.73 Motion: So moved. (Mahana- McCarter) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained from all Building Department items, and Clerk McCarter abstained on all Municipal Building Committee items. Passes. B. Minutes of August 26, 1998 Motion: So moved. (Mahana- Madan) (2 -0 -1) Clerk McCarter abstained. Passes. C. License and Permits Clerk McCarter read the warrant for the September 15, 1998 Primary Election Motion: So moved to sign. (Mahana- McCarter) All in favor. Passes, D. Correspondence Action: State and Local Government Notification from Mass Highway that Mansfield will receive $487,322 in Chapter 90 funds this year and Memorandum of Agreement for the funds from Mass Highway to be signed by the Board of Selectmen Town Manager and Staff Letter from Robert Mangiaratti, Town Counsel, with enclosed correspondence from Rubin and Rudman, asserting their suit was brought to enforce the former Light Department Manager's statutory duties. Town Counsel states he does not believe the Town is liable for the legal services rendered to Mr. Larch and requests the Selectmen advise him how to respond to Rubin and Rudman's demand for payment Other: Resident Letter from Richard Eisner requesting the Town remove graffiti from a building near the train station Clerk McCarter asked which building Mr. Eisner is referring to and requested the Town Manager ask the Police Department look into this complaint. Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from Beatrice Kearney, Town Accountant, designating Patricia Metrano Acting Town Accountant from Wednesday, September 2, to Tuesday, September 8 Letter from Shaun Burke, Director of Planning and Development, requesting the Selectmen make no decision on the Housing Authority's request for parking at the Park Court Housing for the Elderly until a plan is received and reviewed for both the proposed parking lot and the current parking lot for Fairfield Miscellaneous Letter from Doug Whiting, Time Warner Cable, Vice President Customer Operations, advising the Selectmen that the monthly administration fee Time Warner collects and pays to the FCC will be adjusted from $.05 to $.03 beginning October 1, 1998 2. Questions and Comments Karl Clemnrey, 390 West Street, requested the Selectmen leave the comment period open on the proposed open air parking regulations so that he may submit his written comments. Mr. Clemmey also requested the Selectmen investigate a $20.00 service charged by Great Woods to limousines. Tont Calan, 142 Church Street, stated he received notification that the Town would be working on Chilson Avenue, Church Street, and Cottage Street and installing a sidewalk, but was never notified that the existing sidewalk would be removed. Town Manager D'Agostino responded to Mr. Calan's concerns and stated he is proposing to hold a meeting with residents in this area if there is enough interest. Patty Kelley, 360 Chauncy Street, requested the Town Manager provide her assistance with the Town's new trash collection company, NEED, because her trash has not been picked up consistently. 3. Appraisal of Patricia and Donald Daniels for Land on Church Street, Assessors Map 24, Lots 212B and 212A, Prepared by Mark Gorey, Dated July 20, 1998 Town Manager D'Agostino recommended the Board of Selectmen request a second appraisal on the land if they would feel more comfortable doing so. Motion: That we accept the appraised value of the land. (Mahana- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. 4. Old Business A. Town Manager Town Manager D'Agostino reported the following: Assistant DPW Director, Robert Morrison, indicated that the water ban could be lifted by mid September. Attorney Vernon provided the Town Manager's office with a draft inter - municipal agreement between Mansfield and Attleboro allowing the Smithfield Estates subdivision to obtain its water from the City of Attleboro. Town Counsel will review the draft, and if it is proper, it will be brought to Town Meeting for a vote. The Selectmen will be given a copy of the agreement. • Attorney Dalton informed the Town Manager this date that the jury awarded Mr. Morse $289,500 for his small piece of property. Attorney Dalton believes the judge erred in his instruction to the jury when he instructed them to look at that small parcel as it can produce water and that they should make their judgement accordingly. In the final analysis, the reason for the Town's purchase was solely to comply with the Wellhead Protection Act. Attorney Dalton recommended the Selectmen appeal the jury's decision. Motion: To file the appeal. (McCarter - Mahana) All in favor. Passes. • According to an updated Mansfield Emergency Management Report, as a result of the June/July heavy rains and flooding, one hundred twenty -eight Mansfield residents received aid under the disaster relief fund totaling $178,520.60. The Special Town Meeting warrant will open September 16 and close September 30. The Town Manager requested a meeting of the Finance Team, i.e. the Accountant and Treasurer, member of the Finance Committee, and Board of Selectmen, to discuss free cash and the amount of money received in excess of what was anticipated when the budget was established. • Mass Highway Memorandum of Agreement for Chapter 90 Funds Motion: To sign the letter from Mass Highway accepting the Chapter 90 funds in the amount of $487,322. (McCarter - Mahana) All in favor. Passes. B. Selectmen Clerk McCarter thanked the Department of Public Works for repairing the fence at the South Common and inquired about the status of installing a culvert on School Street. Selectman Mahana stated he asked the Town Engineer to look at two locations on West Street where water is still flooding on the property. Selectman Mahana also inquired about the status of the Rails to Trails program. Chairman Madan inquired about installation of a blinking light at the intersection of Franklin and Maple Street, which he requested some time ago. 5. New Business A. Selectmen Clerk McCarter inquired about the status of a letter the Selectmen received from Midget Football requesting additional lights at Memorial Park. Mr. D'Agostino responded that the request was forwarded to Gary D'Ambra in the Electric Department and a copy would also be given to the new Director, Jack Beliveau. Lastly, Clerk McCarter inquired about the number of permits issued for new residential construction this year. Selectman Mahana inquired about the status of the Walsh Well Site Pump House and stated that he feels the Pratt Street multi - purpose fields are looking fine. Selectman Mahana stated he is proposing the Selectmen sponsor a land bank article for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Motion: To include a landbank program article on the Special Town Meeting warrant. (Mahana- Madan) tabled for future discussion. Lastly, Selectman Mahana asked when Time Warner Cable would be attending a Selectmen's meeting to discuss their proposed license amendments. Cable Advisory will be attending the Selectmen's September 9 meeting to discuss the amendments. At that time, Selectman Mahana stated he would like to discuss why consumers have to rent the converter boxes when their televisions are "cable ready". 6. Adjournment 9:10 PM Motion: To adjourn. (Mahana- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. Clerk s Signature Date of Approval