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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-11-1999N- e7 Board of Selectmen Minutes 99 SEP 13 �,H n. 59 August 11, 1999 S Present: Chairwoman Royle, Clerk Wills, Selectmen Amoruso, McCarter, and Robinson 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. 5 - $1,330,460.66 Motion: To approve. (Robinson - McCarter) Selectman Robinson abstained on the School Department payroll; Selectman Amoruso abstained on the Recreation Department payroll; Chairwoman Royle abstained on all Board of Health items; and Selectman McCarter abstained on the Municipal Building Committee payroll. All in favor. Passes. • Warrant No. 6 - $1,500,158.62 Motion: To approve. (Robinson - Amoruso) Selectman Robinson abstained on the School Department payroll and the voucher in payment of the Bristol County Selectmen's Association August 5 clambake; Selectman Amoruso abstained on the Recreation Department payroll; Chairwoman Royle abstained on all Board of Health items; and Selectman McCarter abstained on the Municipal Building Committee payroll. All in favor. Passes. • Warrant No. 7 - $2,953,513.00 Motion: Selectman Robinson abstained on the School Department payroll; Selectman Amoruso abstained on the Recreation Department payroll; Chairwoman Royle abstained on all Board of Health items; and Selectman McCarter abstained on the Municipal Building Committee payroll. All in favor. Passes. B. Licenses and Permits • Application of the Tri- County Beagle Club for a One Day Beer and Wine License on August 21, 1999, from 12Noon to 12 Midnight Motion: To approve. (Robinson - McCarter) All in favor. Passes. • Wines and Malt License Certificate Reflecting the Approved Change in Manager for DLC Corp. dba The Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts Motion: To sign. (McCarter- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. • Wines and Malt License Certificate Reflecting the Approved Transfer of the License from DLC Corp. dba The Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts to Sportservice Inc. Motion: To sign. (McCarter - Wills) All in favor. Passes. • Wines and Malt License Certificate Reflecting the Approved Transfer of the License from Henry Austin dba The Bagel Train Corp. to M. G. DiMas Corp. dba The Bagel Train Motion: To sign. (McCarter - Wills) All in favor. Passes. • Drainlayers License Application of Geneva Construction Co., Inc., and positive recommendation from the Town Engineer Motion: To approve. (Robinson - Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. • Request from Michael Ahern, Special Projects Division Manager, for an $83,000 Reserve Fund Transfer Request to repair leaks occurring in one -half of the Walsh Wellfreld Motion: To recommend the Finance Committee approve the request. (Wills - Amoroso) All in favor. Passes. Town Manager D'Agostino recommended replenishing the General Fund with any surplus revenue in the Water Enterprise Account. 2. Citizen Scholarship Donation Presentation Chairwoman Royle presented Jim O'Driscoll, President, Citizen Scholarship Foundation, with a two hundred dollar donation from the Selectmen, which Selectman McCarter and Chairwoman Royle's husband, Frank Royle, received for winning the August 5 horseshoe tournament at the Selectmen's Association clambake. 3. Weekly Business Continued A. Minutes • July 7, 1999 Board of Selectmen and Light Commissioners Minutes Motion: To approve with an amendment to No. 10 to read "Electrical Engineer" rather than "Mechanical Engineer." (Robinson - Amoruso) (4 -0 -1) Chairwoman Royle abstained. Passes. • Executive Session Minutes of July 22, 1999 Motion: To approve but not to release. (McCarter - Amoruso) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson abstained. Passes. • July 22, 1999 Motion: To approve. (Amoruso - McCarter) (4 -0 -1) Selectman Robinson abstained. Passes. B. Correspondence Action Request from North Easton Savings Bank for a waiver of all fees associated with the August 29 Family Fun Day Motion: To waive the town's portion of the fees. (Robinson - Amoruso) All in favor. Passes. Resident Letter from James D. Mayall, 511 Gilbert Street, appealing a water bill he received Forivarded to DPW Director Lee Azinheira for review and recommendation. DPW Director Azinheira was present and explained if anything, more water could have been actually used by Mr. Mayall and that he feels the DPW Billing Supervisor's estimate is conservative. Mr. Azinheira continued that in the past residents have been allowed to pay the anoint due without penalty or interest charges. Motion: To allow payment of the balance quarterly over the remainder of this fiscal year, with the first installment due at the same time as the next water bill. (Wills- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. 4. Discussion with North Easton Savings Bank Re: August 28 Family Fun Day Lou Certuse, 208 Winter Street; Doug Annino, 151 Tremont Street; Jim Vaughn, 534 East Street; Don Zecher, 1819 West Street; and Terry McLaughlin, North Easton Savings Bank, were present for this discussion. Ms. McLaughlin and Messrs. Certuse, Vaughn, and Zecher explained the Family Fun Day festivities and Mr. Annino presented the site plan to the Board. The day's profits will be donated to Mansfield's Booster Club. 5. 8:35 PM Discussion with Woodard & Curran (Doug Reed and Bob Chapel) Town Counsel Robert Mangiaratti and DPW Director Lee Azinheira were also present for this discussion. Doug Reed gave an overview of Mansfield's Water Activities: A. Corrosion Control of Dustin Well No. 7 and Albertini Well Nos. 2 and 3 Construction of the facilities is complete. B. Witch Pond Well No. 10 — New Water SupplylInterbasin Transfer Application Mr. Reed explained that costs associated with the transfer application will actually be greater than he originally anticipated; the cost will be closer to $80,000 rather than his original estimate of $40,000.The Town should receive an answer on the application by January. Chairwoman Royle questioned if Great Waves' ivells would have an impact on the Town's water system, to which Mr. Reed responded that this is part of the study being conducted by his firm. Board members also asked if bedrock wells are a finite water source, to which Mr. Reed responded that some are. C. Water System Management Action Plan The draft report summarizing the results of the study is expected to be completed by the end of August, 1999. D. Walsh SCADA The SCADA system is complete and an increase in the $1,800 budget has been requested to reflect additional programming time necessary due to a change in the filter valving from what was originally specified. C. Water Connection Policy Woodard & Curran provided the Selectmen with a draft Water Connection Policy dated August 11, 1999, and Town Counsel Mangiaratti provided his opinion of the policy, as outlined in his "Opinion 99 -12 ". Town Counsel Mangiaratti explained the regulations are not really necessary but that the Board may wish to consider a threshold policy, such as that any connections in excess of a certain threshold must be considered by the Board of Water of Water and Sewer Commissioners. Discussion followed concerning water connections vs. water extensions, Great Waves water sources, water availability, future water availability, and possible use of the draft Water Connection Policy as a guideline for future connections. E. Hydrogeologic Review Pumping tests are scheduled for December. 6. Town Manager Report • Town Hall staff completed a technical upgrade —new servers, email addresses for all employees, ability to community with the School Department, DPW, Library, Council on Aging, and Police and Fire Departments to much of the credit of Mike Lawless, Electric Department MIS employee. With this new technological phase, an email and internet policy will have to be developed. • Mr. D'Agostino will be meeting with Attorney Bill August and Cable Advisory Committee member Jay Goldman for August 12 at 10 am to discuss the Cable license transfer application of MediaOne to AT &T. • DEP, Local Licensed Professional Scott Leite, Selectmen, and Staff will be meeting to discuss Memorial Park contamination on Friday at loam. • Two State Ethics Commission workshops have been scheduled for Thursday, September 16, one from 2 -4pm and the other 7 -9pm. • Confirmation has been received from the delegation — Representatives Poirier and Hyland and Senator Sprague -- that a home rule petition has been filed for the open space fund provision. • Construction is ongoing on Branch Street with the sewer project underway. Branch Street will be open to local traffic only, and it is anticipated that the project will be complete in time for school. • There is approximately an $18,000 balance remaining in EPA Brownsfield funds. Mr. D'Agostino will be sending a request to DEP to use the funds for additional legal questions and development options. • DPW Special Projects Manager, Mike Ahern; Don Zecher, owner of the Old Country Store; and others are working on redesigning the West Mansfield Common. Mr. Zecher will be a financial contributor to the project. • The Town will host a recycling and conservation booth at Family Fun Day. • Mr. D'Agostino received a great deal of positive feedback concerning Mr. Beliveau's role as Acting Town Manager during his absence. Chairwoman Royle asked if Mr. Beliveau received a stipend, to which Mr. D'Agostino responded that one was offered but Mr. Beliveau declined. 7. Correspondence Continued Board and Committees Letter from Donald Daniels to the Town Manager resigning from the Zoning Board of Appeals because he recently moved to Barrington, RI Motion: To accept Mr. Daniels resignation and send him a letter thanking him for his service to the Town. (McCarter- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Town Manager & Staff Memorandum from Helen Christian, Town Clerk, requesting the Selectmen appoint a list of election works for a one -year term expiring September 1, 2000 Motion: So moved to appoint the list of election workers for a one -year term to expire September 1, 2000. (Robinson - Amoruso) Al in favor. Passes. Memorandum from Helen Christian, Town Clerk, offering dates for a Special Fall Town Meeting either in September or October Mr. D'Agostino commented that he may be requesting a Special Town Meeting solely for Train Station Land acquisitions. The project will soon be presented to the Planning Board. State and Local Government Memorandum from Chairwoman Royle stating the next quarterly meeting with Norton and Foxboro Water Sewer Commissioners has been scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, at 7:00 PM in Norton. Please respond with any comments concerning the meeting and on your availability. r / //M Letter from the United Nations Associations of Greater Boston requesting the Selectmen recognize October 24 as United Nations Day and issue a proclamation to the United Nations of Greater Boston to be displayed in the State House on October 24 and 25. No action taken. Miscellaneous Letter from the YMCA requesting permission to hold a road race on August 28 and November 7 Positive recommendations on both from Fire Chief Sliney and Lt George Figueredo Motion: So moved to approve both the road race on November 7 and August 28. (Robinson - Amoroso) All in favor. Passes. Request from Rodman Ride for Kids for permission to travel through Mansfield as part of their annual road race on September 25, 1999 Positive recounnendations from Fire Chief Sliney and Lt. Figueredo Motion: So moved to approve. (Amoruso- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Request from Keith Purrier, Chairman, Billy Kelly Memorial 5K Road Race, requesting permission to hold the Second Annual Billy Kelly Road Race on November 21, 1999 Positive recommendation from the Fire Department attached; Awaiting Police Department recommendation. Motion: So moved to approve. (Amoruso - Wills) All in favor. Passes. Request from Mansfield TiueValue Hardware for the Town to designate two spaces in front of the "new" Mansfield True Value Hardware store located at 284 North Main Street Memorandum from Fire Chief Sliney attached providing a favorable recommendation as long as the two spaces are clearly marked, proper signs are installed, and the balance of the curb is painted yellow for no parking and positive recommendation from Officer Lance Lawson Motion: To establish the two spaces with the appropriate demarcations. (Not specific to Tine Value Hardware) (Amoruso- Robinson) All in favor. Passes. Other Resident Letter from Patricia Repucci, 284 Central Street, urging the Selectmen to say "No" to the Great Waves water park Letter from Linda Odvardi in favor of the Great Waves water park locating in Mansfield State and Local Government Letter from Christopher McCabe, Norton Town Manager, stating during the Phish concert at Tweeter Center, traffic congestion on Mansfield Avenue presented a serious public safety concern and major inconvenience to local residents. Mr. McCabe also stated because the access was denied until 3pm on the second day of the concert and fpm on the first, a vagrancy problem was created in Norton. Lastly, Mr. McCabe stated "...hopefully, future Phish Concerts will either be prohibited, or concert goers will be allowed earlier access to the Tweeter Center parking lots." Letter from Joan F. Sozio, Chairperson, Foxboro Water and Sewer Commissioners, requesting the Selectmen notify Foxboro residents using Mansfield's water supply of Mansfield's water restrictions and any changes in them This has been done. Letter from Bruce Montgomery, General Manager, Tweeter Center for the Performing Arts, and enclosed check in payment of fines imposed as a result of two violations of their 11:00 PM curfew Letter from MediaOne stating effective July 31, 1999, MediaOne became the legal owner of the cable television franchise in Mansfield Letter from MediaOne notifying the Selectmen of the regional license transfer hearing locations and times Mansfield's local public hearing is scheduled for September 8 at 8:10 PM 8. Old Business • Selectman McCarter asked if the Foxboro Board of Selectmen had been informed that the only truck route restrictions placed upon Tighe Trucking was during surplus removal activity and not as part of the site plan removal process. • Chairwoman Royle stated an agreement had been reached with a developer previously to repair a bump on West Street after Clemmey Autobody but before Forbes Boulevard and requested the Town Manager review the issue because the bump still exists. • Acme Cleveland Twist's variance application, seeking relief from the parking lot striping and paving requirements, will be reviewed by the Zoning Board of Appeals on August 17, 1999. 7. New Business • Selectman Robinson commended DPW Director Lee Azinheira and stated sweeping Route 106 made a big difference. • Selectman Robinson asked if a Canoe River Drive resident's electric audit was ever completed, to which Mr. D'Agostino responded that the audit never materialized. With the winter approaching, Selectman Robinson requested the Town Manager send another letter to the resident concerning the audit. • Selectman McCarter asked if the Town Manager is comfortable with the present water ban phase. Mr. D'Agostino responded that he has asked staff to place close attention to all water levels. Chairwoman Royle commented if the need arises to move to the next phase Board members could be polled or an emergency meeting called. Selectman McCarter inquired about the status of hiring a Water Operations Manager. Clerk Wills asked if the Police Department resolved all safety and budget shortfall issues referenced on the Channel 68 television program and stated that he spoke to two officers at The Tweeter Center who informed him that nothing had been done. Clerk Wills suggested Police Chief O'Neill may need administrative assistance. Mr. D'Agostino responded that the approach he would like to take is to have an independent evaluation of both the Police and Fire Departments conducted and that he would like to discuss a hat role the evaluation ivould take ivith the Police Chief. Clerk Wills inquired of the Police Chiefs response to his request to ticket vehicles on Main Street. Chairwoman Royle asked if the Selectmen would like to offer their meeting room to the Planning Board on August 25 because the Great Waves site plan will be reviewed that evening. A consensus was in favor of offering the room to the Planning Board A Selectmen's meeting will be scheduled that week on another night only if it is needed. 8. Adjournment 11:10 PM Motion: To adjourn. (Amoroso - Robinson) All in favor. Passes. f . Cle'rk's Sigij tur e Date dfApproval �qJ