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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 2-3-1999Board of Selectmen -b Minutes February 3, 1999 ICr Present: Chairman Madan, Clerk McCarter, Selectmen Amoru "so+a$'d `Robfh '-d SelectwomanRoyle 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. 32 - $2,202,950.91 Motion: To approve. (Robinson - Royle) All in favor with the following abstentions: Chairman Madan abstained on all Building Department items; Clerk McCarter abstained on the Municipal Building Committee payroll; Selectman Robinson abstained on Voucher No. 3882 and Selectwoman Royle abstained on all Board of Health items and Voucher No, 3883 Passes. B. Licenses and Permits • Application of Mansfield Women of Today for a One -Day Temporary License for Wine Sales at Auctions for Saturday, March 20, 1999, and a request for a waiver of the license fee Motion: To approve. (Boyle- Amoroso) All in favor. Passes. Motion: To waive the fee. ( Royle- McCarter) All in favor. Passes. • Class II License Certificate for Theodore Kyriakidis, 30 Mansfield Avenue This license was previously approved by the Selectmen contingent upon issuance of the Occupancy Permit, which was issued this date. Motion: To sign. (Amoroso- Royle) All in favor. Chairman Madan abstained. Passes. C. Minutes of January 20, 1999 Motion: To approve. ( Royle- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. 2. Questions and Comments Jim Not-is, 6 Goivard Drive, questioned a memorandum he received from the Board of Selectmen requesting that all correspondence to Department Heads should be directed through the Town Manager. Selectwoman Royle responded that all requests of Department Heads should be directed through the Town Manager, who may then disperse to Department Heads and that a chain of command should be followed. 2399.MIN Page 1 of 5 Karl Clemmey, 390 West Sheet, asked if the Selectmen reviewed information he submitted last week relative to the Southshore Antique Auto Trading Bee and requiring business certificates of each vendor and if a determination would be made. ( Mr. Clemmey, noting that the Board worked on parking lots regulations this past year, asked when the Selectmen would have time to take a look at rules and regulations for the Great Woods. 3. 7:45 PM Town Meeting Warrant Articles Review Clerk McCarter reviewed the list of articles proposed for the Annual Town Meeting. Motion: To amend article 4 to 1% on all real estate purchases. (Royle- Amoruso) (3 -2) Clerk McCarter and Selectman Robinson opposed. Passes. 4. Discussion with Paul Howard, Tata & Howard and Shira Me-Waters A. Walsh Well Update Mr. Howard submitted a construction progress chart for the Walsh Well Treatment Facility and stated he anticipates the well will be on line by the end of April. Selectmen asked questions concerning the Town's water withdrawal permit and increasing the permitted amount. B. Water Study Update Shira McWaters reviewed the Great Waves Water Park Hydraulic evaluation dated January 14, 1999, specifically Mansfield's 1988 -1997 historical water usage; population projections; projected water demands; the Town's water withdrawal permit; Water Management Act vs. Average Daily Demands and Permitted Amount; and in conclusion expressed the Town's need to increase the permitted volume of water with or without Great Waves. Members of the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager asked questions concerning the following: whether or not the Village at Willow Crossing was incorporated into the evaluation, the size of the water main leading to Great woods, what Great Waves water projections include, recreational and /or domestic uses; time frame for the Town to increase its permitted volume and the cost for same; anticipated water restrictions for the upcoming summer as last. Lastly, Clerk McCarter reaffirmed his position in opposition of the Great Waves Water Park. 5. Old Business A. Town Manager Each Selectmen is in receipt of a memorandum regarding resident stickers, which is the result of a meeting among the Manager, Police Chief, and Town Clerk. The Police Chief suggests placing the list of residents who have received stickers along with their registration and sticker number on the computer to make it easier to identify resident's seeking a second sticker for the same vehicle. The Chief also suggests placing an expiration date on the stickers along with the registration number. Instructions for use of the sticker will also be given to residents at the time they receive their sticker. Implementation of a fee structure has also been suggested for stickers issued after 2399.MIN Page 2 of 5 January 1; the fee would offset time spent by the Town Clerk and may encourage residents to obtain their sticker earlier. A policy will need to be developed. Selectman Amoruso suggested incorporation of a provision for persons who obtain stickers in middle of the year for some reason such as a job change requiring use of the train and for persons who lease their vehicles. • Mr. D'Agostino plans on meeting with the Highway Department Mechanic, Peter Sanford, to review the Highway Department's capacity concerning maintenance of all Town vehicles. Mr. D'Agostino hopes to have a report in a week or so on the status of the Town's Motor Pool. Selectman Robinson requested when meeting with Mr. Sanford that the Town Manager discuss the number of Town vehicles with expired inspection stickers. Mr. D'Agostino responded that presently it is the responsibility of each Department Head to maintain up -to -date inspection stickers in their Department. Discussion followed concerning the ability of a motor pool staffed by two persons to operate as a genuine motor pool; the need in the future for a hydraulic structure; estimation of cost savings associated with expanding the Motor Pool's duties; and that the responsibility for ensuring up -to -date inspection stickers should rest with the driver. • The second public Train Station Advisory meeting is scheduled for February 11, with a 6:30 PM registration. A meeting was held with abutters to the project on February 1, and an Advisory meeting was conducted on February 2. Selectwoman Royle questioned the number of abutters in attendance at the February 1 meeting and stated she feels the meetings should be at night. • Mr. D'Agostino is scheduled to meet with Attorneys Dalton and Mangiaratti on Friday concerning the status of the Morse Property. As discussed in executive session, a meeting will be scheduled shortly thereafter. • Mr. D'Agostino attended Procurement classes yesterday and today. The last class will be Thursday, at which time a test will be given. The following Department Heads will also be required to attend the seminar: DPW Director, Town Engineer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, and the Water and Wastewater Managers. B. Selectmen • Selectwoman Royle inquired about a Route 140/495 Interchange meeting Monday night in Norton. Chairman Madan, Town Manager D'Agostino, Clerk McCarter, Norton resident William Gouviea, and Norton Selectman Kimball, Representative Hyland, and Representative Hyland's Aide Ginney Coppola were in attendance. The intent of the meeting was to reach a common ground and find out what could be done to put closure on the north and southbound access ramps. All in attendance agreed that the Town Managers, Planning Directors, and two Selectmen from each community would meet over the next several weeks to establish a definitive plan. Chairman Madan asked if any of the Selectmen would volunteer to sit on the Committee; both Selectwoman Royle and Clerk McCarter volunteered. • Selectman Louis Amoruso and Clerk McCarter will serve as the Selectmen's representatives on the Capital Improvements Committee. 2399.MIN Page 3 of 5 (Boyle- Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. Clerk McCarter inquired about a Police Department voucher on this evening's warrant, on which a $22 charge appears for a sponge. 7. Adjournment -10:15 PM Motion: To adjourn. (Boyle- Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. C er c s S nature Dat of pproval 2399.N" Page 5 of 5