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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-15-1999�t '7 Board of Selectmen Minutes UJ r; o. 111s December 15, 1999 Present: Acting Chairman Robinson, Clerk Wills, and Selectmen Amd'usd and McCarter John D'Agostino, Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM followed by the pledge of allegiance. A. Plaque Presentation Town Manager D'Agostino presented Shirley MacPhee, Assistant Assessor, with a plaque in appreciation of her thirty -one years of service to the Town of Mansfield. Mrs. MacPhee will be retired as of December 16, 1999. Acting Chairman Robinson presented Mrs. MacPhee with a gift on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. B. Introduction of New Assistant Assessor Mrs. MacPhee introduced her replacement, Ed O'Neill. C. Warrant No. 24 Motion: To approve. (Amoruso- McCarter) All in favor. Acting Chairman Robinson abstained from the School Department payroll and Selectman McCarter abstained from voting on the Municipal Building Committee payroll. Passes. D. Licenses and Permits • Live Entertainment License for C.J. Scooters for the Remainder of 1999 Motion: To sign. (Wills- Amoruso)AII in favor. Passes. • License Renewals for the Year 2000 Common Victualler - Wines and Malt Classic Pizza, 242 Chouncy Street - Robert Tsopanidis, Manager M. G. DiMas Corp. dba Bagel Train, 350 North Main Street - Michael DiMoscio, Manager LaBamba Mexican Restaurant Inc. dba LaBamba Mexican Restaurant, 310 North Main Street - Bismarc Campo, Manager Motion: To approve. (Amoruso- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. Common Victualler - Full Alcohol The Village at Willow Crossings, L.P. dba The Village at Willow Crossings, 25 Cobb Street Motion: To approve. (McCarter - Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. Package Store - Wines and Malt Mansfield Variety & Deli, 72 Pratt Street Motion: To approve. (McCarter - Wills) All in favor. Passes. Common Victualler M. G. DiMas Corp., dba Devon's Place, 350 North Main Street Robert Tsapanidis dba Classic Pizza, 242 Chouncy Street LQBamba Mexican Restaurant Inc., 310 North Main Street Motion: To approve. (Amoruso- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. Class II Dealers License South Main Shell Inc., 4 South Main Street Motion: To approve. (McCarter- Wills)(3 -0 -1) Acting Chairman Robinson abstained. Passes. Live Entertainment Weekdays M. G. DiMas Corp. dba Devon's Place, 350 North Main Street Motion: To approve. (McCarter- Wills)(3 -0 -1) Acting Chairman Robinson abstained. Passes. Lodging House James McLaughlin, 273 North Main Street - Five Rooms Motion: To approve. (McCarter- Wills)(3 -0 -1) Acting Chairman Robinson abstained. Passes. Renewal Certification for State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Motion: To sign. (Amoruso - Wills) All in favor. Passes. E. Minutes Minutes of December 1, 1999 Motion: To approve. (Amoruso - Wills) All in favor. Passes. Executive Session Minutes of December 1, 1999 Motion: To approve but not release. (Amoruso - Wills) All in favor. Passes. F. Correspondence Action: State and Local Government Notification from the Department of Telecommunications and Energy Cable Television Division that a hearing has been scheduled concerning MediaOne's basic tier programming rates. The hearing will be held on January 25, 2000, at 10AM in Boston. In order to participate in the hearing as a party, the Selectmen must file a petition to intervene, which is subsequently granted by the Cable Division. Selectman Amoruso asked if the Selectmen would have to send a representative to participate in the hearing, or if a letter would be sufficient. Letter from Mass Highway stating Mansfield will be receiving a second apportionment of Chapter 90 Funds for FY2000 in the amount of $38,390.28 & Attached Memorandum of Agreement for your signature Motion: To sign the document. (McCarter - Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. Other Town Manager and Staff Memorandum from John D'Agostino, Town Manager, regarding the excavation near the Canoe River for construction of the sewer pump station State and Local Government Letter from Mass Highway with attached list of structurally deficient bridges in Mansfield Miscellaneous Notification from Motorola of past and planned employee separations Letter of resignation from the Housing Authority from William Harlor, effective December 15,1999 Motion: To accept Mr. Harlor's letter of resignation and send him a letter thanking him for his service to the Town. (McCarter - Wills) All in favor. Passes. 2. Questions and Comments - None 3. Selectmen Old Business Rodman Ride for Kids - $2,500 Donation Motion: To donate the money to the Recreation Commission for use in giving campership to needy youths for summer camp this coming summer. (Amoruso - Wills) All in favor. Passes. 4. Town Manager Report Town Counsel has outlined a procedure to follow in his Opinion No. 99 -19 for burnt buildings, demolition, and placement of a lien on the property Motion: That we follow Town Counsel's advice on this issue and begin by sending the appropriate notices and setting a public hearing. (Amoruso - McCarter) All in favor. Passes. Town Manager D'Agostino read a letter from Spring Street resident, Mike Davis, commending firefighters who assisted his wife, Beth Davis, during an asthma attack. 5. Plaque Presentation Acting Chairman Robinson presented Marydee Flynn with a plaque in appreciation of her many years of service to the Town on the Planning Board and many other boards and committees. Mrs. Flynn term on the Planning Board will expire on January 1, 2000, and she will not be seeking reappointment. Mrs. Flynn was also presented on behalf of the House and Senate by Senator Joanne Sprague and Representatives Hyland and Poirier. 6. 8:15 PM Board and Committee Interviews A. 8:15 PM Finance Committee Two Vacancies - Three Applicants: Dennis Grady, Charlene Lavin, and Matt Dei Each of the applicants introduced themselves and explained their reason for seeking either appointment or reappointment. The Selectmen asked each of the applicants questions such as whether or not the Finance Committee should have direct communication with Town staff or only the Town Manager, if the Department Heads or Town Manager should defend departmental budgets, what each would do if a recession hit, ideas for increased revenue, and general approach to finances. B. 8:35 PM Board of Health Two Vacancies - Three Applicants: David Jones, Michelle Madan, and John Paul Chartier (Not present for interview) Each of the applicants introduced themselves and explained their reason for seeking either appointment or reappointment. Selectmen asked each of the applicants questions such as what they would like to see the Board of Health do or what they feel the Board has not done that well, thoughts on improving the Board of Health's image and increasing its awareness, and if they prefer Title 5 or sewer plant expansion. Clerk Wills stated that he would be abstaining on this vote because Michelle Madan is his cousin. 7. 8:45 PM Town Manager Report Continued • Last Thursday, the Town Manager, DPW Director, and the Water Operations Manager attended a Water Resources Commission Meeting on the Interbasin Transfer Act in relation to permitting the Morrison Well. Selectman McCarter also joined the group. Information was provided to the Commissioners at the meeting for review. Mr. D'Agostino reviewed the time line for the permitting process and suggested the Selectmen may want to amend their agreement with Mr. Rezza to pay one half of the sale price for the land now and one half at the time approval is received on the application for the Morrison Well. Acting Chairman Robinson suggested that this may not be a bad idea. Selectman McCarter responded perhaps the Town could request benefit of the right of first refusal, if the seller would like to shop around. • Town Staff are preparing the application seeking funding for the Hatheway Patterson Site from the Brownsfield EPA funding program. A decision should be made by March. It is incumbent upon the Town to establish a redevelopment authority at Town Meeting, which would have to start with a budget of approximately $25,000. • The Mansfield Firefighters will be sponsoring a "boot drive" to benefit the families of the fallen Worcester firefighters this Saturday, December 18. • The Town held a health insurance fair today to switch over all Harvard Pilgrim holders to Blue Cross Blue Shield. This change will be effective January 1, 2000. • The budget process is commencing. By Charter, the budget must be submitted to the Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen by December 21, and it will be. The Finance Committee requested a balanced budget by February 15. 8. Selectmen New Business • Selectman Amoruso commented that the Selectmen will need to start thinking about Capital Improvements representatives. This would be Selectman Amoruso's second year on the Committee. • Acting Chairman Robinson asked if the Selectmen's Secretary had received communication from Amtrak representative Chris Riley. Mr. Riley was scheduled to provid an update on Amtrak's High Speed Rail project on December 8, but cancelled. Acting Chairman Robinson requested a letter be written to Mr. Riley stating if he is unable to attend a meeting he should send a designee. Acting Chairman Robinson reported that Mansfield is hosting the next Selectmen's Association meeting on February 17. • Acting Chairman Robinson reported that the APPA Workshop in Washington is fast approaching, sometime around January 30, and that the Town usually sends a representative. It was discussed that the Selectmen's Annual Trade Show would be this same weekend. Town Manager D'Agostino suggested sending the Light Department Director to the Workshop. 9, 9:15 PM Application of New England Sportservice to Alter the Wine and Malt License for Tweeter Center - Public Hearing Bruce Montgomery, Tweeter Center General Manager; Robyn Pickett, Liquor License Manager; and Attorney Ken Felter were present for this hearing. Clerk Wills read the public hearing notice aloud. Attorney Felter explained that the application is to alter the Tweeter Center's present wine and malt license to exclude the Golden Courtyard area. This is being done as the first step in the process of obtaining a full alcohol license in this area. Selectman McCarter stated that he is not opposed to the application but that he would like to make sure that it can work and suggested restricting the full alcohol license in the court yard to allow consumption in that area only of alcohol purchased there. After calling for public comment at 9:27 PM and receiving none, Acting Chairman Robinson closed the public hearing. Motion: To approve the application to alter the Tweeter Center's wine and malt license as proposed. ( Amoruso- Wills) All in favor. Passes. pIIb, 9. 9:30 PM Application of New England Sportservice for a Full Alcoho License in the Golden Courtyard at Tweeter Center - Public Hearing Bruce Montgomery, Tweeter Center General Manager; Robyn Pickett, Liquor License Manager; and Attorney Ken Felter were present for this hearing. Clerk Wills read the public hearing notice. Attorney Felter submitted a letter to the Board of Selectmen, dated September 15, 1999, explaining the intent of the application for a full alcohol license in the courtyard. The only patrons with access to the courtyard are guests of Tweeter Center management, box seat ticket holders, and season ticket holders. After calling for public input and receiving none, at 9:36 PM, Acting Chairman Robinson closed the public hearing. Motion: To approve the application of New England Sportservice for a full alcohol license in the Golden Courtyard at Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts with the provision that the sale and consumption of full alcohol beverages will be allowed only in the premises known as the Golden Courtyard. (McCarter- Wills) All in favor. Passes. 10. Tweeter Center - "Last Drink Complaints" Acting Chairman Robinson informed Mr. Montgomery of a notification received from the State that in the last six months, Tweeter Center has been named at least four times in "Last brink Complaints." Mr. Montgomery stated that he is under the impression that given the number of patrons served at Tweeter, their record is good with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission. Selectman McCarter commented that he views activity in and outside of the amphitheater area differently and asked at what time the Center stops serving alcohol, to which Mr. Montgomery responded generally one hour before the anticipated concert's ending time. 11. Selectmen Old Business • Selectman Amoruso requested an update on the Acme Cleveland Open Air Parking Facility at 75 Chauncy Street. Mr. D'Agostino responded thatpresently the feeling of the Building Inspector and Town Manager is that the lot still is not in compliance. The Inspector is waiting for a certification that the drainage system is a twenty -five year design. The current drain will introduce leaves, etc. into the municipal system. Mr. DAgostino stated he thinks he is prepared to write a letter to Mr. Ditchman that the Town will file an injunction in court according to the Zoning by -Law that will prohibit his continued use of the lot. • In reference to a memorandum in the Reading Folder regarding projected water revenues, Selectman McCarter asked if water revenues would be sufficient to cover expenses. Mr. D'Agostino responded that the Town may need to equalize by increasing water rates, which he does not believe will be substantial. The DPW Director and Water Operations Manager will be present at the Selectmen's December 29 meeting to discuss the rates. Mr. D'Agostino also noted that a second memo is in the Reading Folder relative to increasing sewer rates. • Clerk McCarter asked if individual Department Heads would be presenting their budgets to the Finance Committee or if the Town Manager would be doing it for them. Mr. D'Agostino responded that the Finance Committee would like to hold the review on a Saturday, certain department heads would be presenting their budgets on that Saturday, and that he and staff would present a balanced budget to the Finance Committee. Clerk McCarter stated that he does not want to see the elimination of Department Heads meeting with the Finance Committee. • Lastly, Clerk McCarter requested the Town Manager ask the DPW Director to attend the Selectmen's December 29 meeting to discuss the Foxborough Stadium sewer agreement. 12. Adjournment 11;10 PM Motion; To adjourn. (Wills- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. JI r. fl %�.. 'I „� Psk Clerk's Signat6re Date of Approval