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Minutes of Meeting
November 18, 1992
PRESENT: Chairman Robinson, Commissioners Tartufo and Colella.
Commissioner Pasquale arrived at 6:45pm.
Commissioner Penney was absent.
Meeting called to order at 6:35pm
To approve minutes of October 19, 1992.
Tartufo /Colella
MEAM Legislative Committee
Vote 2 - 0*
*Commissioner Colella abstained
The Manager informed the Board that by law we are required to pay
6% interest on security deposits. It was suggest by the Meam
Committee that we file a bill asking for a reduction in the
interest rate. The Manager's opinion is that at this time it is
unnecessary to do so. He feels that the interest rate would be
tied to some other factor and would fluctuate which would be an
administrative problem for the office.
1992 CREDIT REPORT /UNCOLLECTIBLE WRITE -OFFS
The Manager presented the 1992 Credit report and submitted for
approval the recommended bad debt write -offs of uncollectible
accounts for 1992. The total amount of recommended write offs is
$37,962.50. Renters account for $36,239.43 and unbillable jobbing
accidents account for $1,723.07.
MOTION: To approve the 1992 bad debt write offs of uncollectible
accounts for $37.962.50 as submitted by the Manager.
Tartufo /Colella Vote 3 - 0
Merckens Co -Gen Project
Merckens has filed a license application with the DEP. The Manager
had legal counsel review the application and Counsel has found five
items which they take issue with.
MOTION: The Board of Selectmen will instruct the Town Manager to
request the Electric Department Manager to take the
necessary steps to intervene in the licensing processing
at the DEP.
Pasquale /Tartufo
Vote 4 - 0
The Manager will mail each of the Commissioners a list of these
five issues for their files.
Street Lights in Development
Commissioner Tartufo asked the Manager to investigate the
feasibility of changing the type of street lights currently being
used in developments. Commissioner Tartufo would like to see the
overhead aluminum poles used instead of the colonial fixtures.
The Manager advised the Board that the installed cost for the
aluminum poles was approximately $1,600 each whereas, the
colonial fixtures cost about $600.00 each. The Manager said he
would research the feasibility of replacing these poles and
provide the Board with replacement costs and a program schedule.
Lego World
Commissioner Tartufo asked the Manager if Mansfield Electric
would be able to provide electric service to Lego World should
they open up on the Norton /Mansfield line. The Manager advised
the Board that in borderline situations, either town can service
the customer.
Ethnic Flags
Commissioner Tartufo stated that he was embarrassed, insulted and
ashamed of the fact that two Italian flags were placed on Town
utility poles. Mr. Tartufo asked the Manager who authorized the
Electric Department to place two ethnic flags on the poles.
The Manager advised the Board that he believed that there was a
consensus on this matter. According to the Manager, this issue
was discussed at a prior meeting and he felt it was the consensus
of the Board. Chairman Robinson and Commissioner Colella both
recalled a discussion of this matter.
Commissioner Tartufo stated that he does not want those flags to
appear on utility poles again. It is Mr. Tartufo's opinion that
these flags do not belong on utility poles.
MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 7:25pm
ColellaJPasquale Vote 4 - 0