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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-20-1980i BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A February 20, 1980 7:00 p.m. - Meeting Opens for Executive Session (Police Negotiations) 7:30 P.M. - Warrant Clerk's Folder 7:35 P.M. - Interviews and Appointments to Cable T.V. Advisory Committee 8:00 p.m. - Camp Dresser McKee - Presentation on Wastewater Treatment Plant 9:15 p.m. - Council on Aging - Coordinator Town Manager Review Correspondence Town Manager's Report Board Reports Pending Items Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Water Rates Foxboro Mall Traffic Pattern Railroad Station Parking Downtown Traffic Pattern Recreational Facility Back Bay Brook Reminder: Bristol County Budget Hearing on Saturday, Feb. 23, 1980 at 10:00 A.M. Taunton Superior Courthouse Next Week: Light Commissioners Meeting. Presentation by Whitman & Howard BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Present: Chairman Norman Mahana, Selectmen Robert DeLong, Sandra Levine, Lyman Avery, and David May; Town Manager William Metropulos, Recording Secretary Diane Dubuc. * Meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. Selectman DeLong moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss Police Negotiations. Seconded by Selectman Avery. Board members were polled by the Chairman: Selectmen DeLong, May, ** Avery, and Mahana in favor of going into Executive Session. Selectman Levine not yet present - arrived shortly thereafter. (Note - Executive Minutes prepared separately.) Meeting reopened in Open Session at 8:00 p..m. Cable TV Advisory Committee - Chairman Mahana discussed the Board's new policy of interviewing candidates for board or committee positions. * Selectman Levine moved that the three applicants present be inter- ** viewed. Seconded by Selectman Avery, voted all in favor. The five applicants for the Cable TV Advisory Committee are: Nancy Loving, 31 West Street, Mansfield Bernice Reid, 50 Oak Street, Mansfield Arthur Remillard, 42 So. Main Street, Mansfield Robert Tighe, 56 Spring Street, Mansfield Edmund Morrison, 52 Willow Street, Mansfield Selectman Avery asked Robert Tighe what kind of commitment he felt he would be making. Mr. Tighe responded that it would depend on the Board of Selectmen's degree of delegation of authority to the committee. Selectman Avery asked if all applicants had a chance to review the ma- terial. The three applicants present (Ms. Loving, Mr. Tighe, and Mr. Morrison) said they had looked it over. Selectman Avery asked Ms. Loving why she felt she should be on this committee. Ms. Loving replied that her interest in what is best for the Town of Mansfield was the main factor. Selectman Avery asked Mr. Morrison his reason for wanting to be on the committee. Mr. Morrison replied that he had served as general manager of a cable TV company, and could make a contribution on the basis of his experience. Selectman Avery asked Mr. Tighe how this commitment might affect his School Committee work. Mr. Tighe said that he would not be available on Monday evenings, the School Committee meeting night, but felt there would be no other conflict of time. * - Motions ** - Votes -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 2 Cable TV Advisory Committee (continued) - Selectman DeLong moved that all five applicants be appointed to the Cable TV Advisory Committee. Seconded by Selectman Avery. Discus- sion: Chairman Mahana commented that he knows Mrs. Reid personally, she is in education, and even though she could not be here this even- ing, he knows she would make an excellent committee member. Selectman May said that all Board members know Mr. Remillard, who is in California and could not attend the meeting. Selectman Levine said that she did not know Mrs. Reid. Selectman DeLong commented that the policy of interviewing candidates should not delay the timely appointment of members. Voted 5 -0 in favor. Mr. Tighe asked that the Board of Selectmen give the Committee dir rection. Board members said this would be done. Wastewater Treatment Plant - At 8:10 p.m. representatives of Camp, Dresser, and McKee, Incorporated met with the Board to review the status of the proposed Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection Facilities. Present were Bill Callahan, Senior Vice President; Fernando Requena, Engineer working on Design; Jim Small, Project Engineer; and Laura Tanner, work- ing on rate and financial information. Also present was Chad Maurer, Mansfield Planning Director. Mr. Callahan presented the status report to the Board as follows: The construction plans and specifications for the new regional Waste- water Treatment Plant, interceptor, and outfall are nearing completion by Camp, Dresser, and McKee (CDM) after more than 10 years of effort. There have been a dozen town meeting votes in Mansfield, 2 bills passed in the State Legislature, and approximately $1.5 million of public funds have been allocated, with $225,000 directly appropriated by the Town of Mansfield. The design of the plant is the second phase of implementation for re- placing the existing treatment plant in Mansfield. The Facilities Plan was approved in 1978 for this proposed plant, which will meet the re- �uirements of the Massachusetts Division of Water Pollution Control WDWPC), the Taunton River Basin Water Quality Management Plan, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Mr. Callahan pointed out on a map the regional interceptor, running along the abandoned railroad bed from Main Street, Mansfield, to the plant site on the former Paul Dever State School site now belonging to Mansfield. He pointed out the connections to the existing sewer -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 3 Wastewater Treatment Plant (continued) - collection system at Crocker Street, Court Street, Wilson Place, and Fruit Street. Mr. Callahan spoke of the formation of the district for the use of the regional plant, saying that Norton and Foxboro were the other towns in the district with Mansfield, and that those two towns had voted not to join at this time. Mansfield voted to do the Facilities Plan for the plant, with the capability for Norton and Foxboro to join at some future time. The plant is being designed to accomodate 3.4 million gallons per day (MGD), for Mansfield to the year 2,000. The plant is expected to being operation in June 1984. In May 1980 plans and specifications will be submitted to the State and EPA for approval; in June 1980 an application for State and EPA grant money for construction will be submitted; November.1980 the grant offer and acceptance is scheduled; from December 1980 to February 1981 will be the Bidding Period, with the bid opening scheduled for February 1981. The contract should be awarded in May of 1981, and completion of construction should be in May 1984. Plant operation will begin in June 1984. The bid price is expected to be approximately $29.1 million, based ( on a bid opening date in March 1981. Of this, approximately $26.2 million will be reimbursed by the State and EPA, making the town's cost $2.9 million. Also to be paid by the town is about another $90,000 for our share of the design costs. Mr. Callahan said that over the last year, the price of material and equipment has increased at the rate of 1% per month, and that if there were any further delays, that same factor of inflation would apply to the construction costs. Mr. Callahan showed a plan of the proposed plant, pointing out the portion that will initially be used by Mansfield, and the portion for future development when Foxboro and Norton join the district. He pointed out that about 12% of the projected project costs were attributable to the fact that the design included these future needs for Foxboro and Norton, as required by the State and EPA. When and if these two towns join the district, they will have to enter into an agreement with Mansfield for recovery of their shares of the pro- ject costs, plus interest. The operation and maintenance costs were discussed. During the first year of operation, the cost (in 1980 dollars) will be about $476,000. The breakdown is as follows: $175,000 for salaries for operational personnel (8 full time and 2 part time people). Other major items include $37,000 for fuel, $95,000 for electricity, and $65,000 for chemicals. Another $12,000 will be for the administration costs - office supplies, telephone, uniform cleaning, $5,000 of the super- intendent's salary, and secretary and part -time clerk salary.. An estimated $27,000 is for the cost of the collection system within the town - labor, chemicals, materials, equipment. -3- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 4 Wastewater Treatment Plant (continued) - In order to get federal funding, Mr. Callahan reported, Mansfield must establish a user - charge system. This will recover operating and maintenance costs, and may include a portion of the capital costs. CDM feels that the best way to determine user charges is to base them on the existing water consumption charges. For in- dustry and commercial users with higher than normal domestic waste characteristics, surcharges will be added, depending on the type and concentration of pollutants. Revenue from septage haulers would costs. The proposed septage charge load, plus $1.10 per additional 100 The cost per average single family plus $87.15 (taxes) for a total of issue for the $3 million ($5.81 per covered in the $87.15 tax increase assessment). offset some operating and revenue would be $11 per 1,000 gallon gallons. home will be $158 (user charges), $245.15. A twenty -year bond $1000 valuation) would be re- (based on an average $15,000 This concluded the report by CDM, and questions from the Board and audience were answered. Selectman Levine questioned the money to be recovered when Norton and Foxboro join the district. Mr. Callahan explained that some of these charges would be negotiable. Selectman Levine also questioned the capacity of the plant. Mr. Callahan explained that the design of the plant allowed for Norton and Foxboro joining in, with a safety margin factor built into the capacity of the interceptor. Steve Quinn of the Finance Committee discussed possible changes in state or federal regulations that would cause further delays resulting in added costs. Mr. Callahan said that the regulations for the out- put into the Three Mile River were as strict as they could be; any stricter, and it would be drinking water. Donald Kaufmann of the Planning Board questioned the 12% cost in the design to accomodate Norton and Foxboro's joining. He wanted to know why it would not be bourne equally in thirds. Mr. Callahan explained that while Norton and Foxboro would pay for the costs of constructing additional equipment to accomodate them, the design was the critical element, and they would pay for only the portion pertaining to them. Some other charges will be negotiable. Selectman DeLong further ex- plained that if Norton and Foxboro choose not to join, then Mansfield will pay all costs, except for the increased capacity. David White of the Planning Board asked about the plant's capacity. Fernando Requena said that the plant would provide capacity of 3.4 MGD for Mansfield, would double to 6.8 MGD and 13.6 MGD in the future. -4- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 5 Wastewater Treatment Plant (continued) Bill Flannery of the Finance Committee discussed operating costs and hours of operation of the proposed plant. Steve Quinn of the FinCom asked what would happen if this failed town meeting. Mr. Callahan noted that federal funding was contingent upon compliance with the water quality standards, and that Mansfield's exist- ing plant was already in violation. Chairman Norman Mahana expressed concern that Mansfield was footing a higher capital cost than Norton and Foxboro would be. Planning Director Chad Maurer explained that Mansfield would be using a greater portion of the plant (based on flow). David White of the Planning Board asked if the design of the plant met the EPA's definition of "new and innovative technology ". Mr. Callahan answered that it did not, that CDM opted to go with the proven and tested methods for system reliability. CDM concluded it presentation, and the Board recessed at 9:15 p.m. Council on Aging - At 9:20 p.m. members of the Council Aging met with the Board. Present from the COA were Dorothy Fielding, Betty Mugford, Ruth Noonan, Harry Nordberg, and Brad Dauphinee. Linda Martinelli, president of the COA, was absent due to illness. She forwarded a letter from a physician to that effect to the board. Also present was Paula Kilby. Mrs. Fielding distributed copies of minutes of COA meetings to Board members for their review. After reviewing the minutes, Chairman Mahana explained that the Board had asked the COA to come in to discuss the reasons it had dismissed the coordinator, Paul Kilby. Dorothy Fielding read to the Board a letter signed by Council President Linda Martinelli (attached). There was discussion about attendance at the meeting in which the COA voted to dismiss Ms. Kilby. Mrs. Fielding said there was a legal quorum, with five members present, one absent due to illness, and one vacancy. Brad Dauphinee said that this should have been discussed before a full Council. Mrs. Noonan stated that she had not been notified of the meet- ing. She stated that she thought Ms. Kilby had done a very good job. Betty Mugford said that she agreed with Mrs. Martinelli that Ms. Kilby i was not the person for the job. Mr. Dauphinee presented to the Board a petition signed by senior citizens and others supporting Ms. Kilby. 15, BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 6 Council on Aging (continued) Dorothy Fielding referred to a letter signed by Linda Martinelli citing Mr. Dauphinee for allegedly causing problems on the council. Chairman Mahana asked Ms. Kilby if she had been notified of a lack of performance of her duties. Ms. Kilby replied that she was not notified, in writing or verbally. She said that the only thing she knew to be an issue was the arrangement of the office furniture at her office in the Drop In Center (DIC), but thought that had been resolved after a compromise and public apology by her to Mrs. Marti- nelli. Chairman Mahana asked what she felt her duties included, and what the relationship of the Council should be. Ms. Kilby stated that she had. asked for a clearer outline of her authority, and was given an answer two meetings ago. She said that she was told general things, like to call the president of the council if she were going to be out sick. She felt that the role of the council should be to make general policy concerning the direction of programs for the elderly, and that the coordinator was hired for the day -to -day administration. ( Selectman Avery questioned the reference to "working members" in the fifth paragraph of the letter submitted by the council president. He asked if that inferred there were non - working members. Mrs. Fielding said yes, that besides herself, she considered Linda Martinelli, Betty Mugford working members. She said that Mr. Nordberg was the treasurer, that Ruth Noonan has just been to two meetings, besides that she worked, and that Ruth Ann Barr works. Selectman Avery asked that council members explain Paragraph #3 in the letter regarding "showing concern for publicity, and behaving unpro- fessionally" (coordinator's alleged actions). Mrs. Fielding said that "Paula had not liked what was said and walked out of the meeting before it was adjourned ". Ms. Kilby said that the statement was not correct. She said that there had been a disagreement about the office furniture, and that when several council members had walked out, she did also. Selectman Avery asked if there were anything else. Mrs. Fielding said Ms. Kilby "talked back ". Ms. Kilby said that she presented her side of the arguement. Selectman Avery asked about Paragraph #5 regarding the Coordinator's going out of town.alone. Ms. Kilby said that it was her understanding that she could visit other drop in centers in order to learn more about her job. Also, the COA had appointed her as its representative to the Home Care Advisory Council, and she attended those meetings. Selectman Avery questioned Paragraph #1 about the coordinator allegedly lacking the sensitivity required in dealing with the problems of the elderly. He asked Mrs. Fielding to explain. Mrs. Fielding said that a woman called her in tears saying that she had no fuel, and that when she called the DIG, she was given the phone number of Self Help in Brockton. N BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 7 Council on Aging (continued) Ms. Kilby said that she did not know the person to whom Mrs. Fielding was referring. She said that she has personally handled 70 applica- tions for fuel assistance, and in some instances went out to the homes of the people involved. Selectman May questioned council members about the process of the job review of the coordinator. Mrs. Fielding said that it was discussed only in meetings. Selectman May asked if verbal or written warnings were given; he expressed concern that if certain steps were not taken in the dismissal process, this could cause a problem for the Town. Mrs. Fielding said that she did not think this was necessary during the 6 -month probationary period. Selectman May said that he did not think the council should have proceeded as it did, that it was doing a disservice to the Town when taking personal things into considera- tion of a dismissal. He said that from the things he had heard, Ms. Kilby was doing an excellent job. Chairman Mahana questioned the "corrective measures" taken by the council, referring to Page 2 of the letter. Mrs. Fielding said that Ms. Kilby failed to bring typed reports to meetings. Chairman Mahana again asked what corrective measures were taken by the council. Mrs. Fielding replied that maybe the president knew. Brad Dauphinee said that there was no discussion of the allegations against the coordinator and wondered if she was given due process. Chairman Mahana commented that if the decision were made outside of a legally - posted meeting, that he would have to get legal opinion to see if there were a possible violation of the.law. Selectman Avery asked if the letter submitted outlining alleged actions by the coordinator were prepared during a legal meeting. Mrs. Fielding said it was not. Selectman Avery asked if all council members were aware of the letter and participated. Mrs. Fielding said no. Selectman Levine questioned the job description. Mrs. Noonan said that one had been prepared at last evening's meeting. Ms. Kilby said that she had seen the one from when she was hired, but had not seen the re- vised one. Selectman Levine questioned who drafted the job description. Mrs. Fielding said that Linda Martinelli had done this after meeting with the town manager. Further discussion was held about the preparation of the job description. Selectman Levine questioned funds at the Drop In Center. She referred to a $100 gift mentioned in the Council's minutes. It was explained that the $100 gift had been given in thanks for the person's serving as the volunteer coordinator for 22 months. Chairman Mahana commented that he could see from the number of people in attendance that there was concern for the Drop In Center. He said that he would stand for no "politicking ". -7- BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 8 Council on Aging (continued) Selectman Levine asked if Ms. Kilby had been given direction on where she might ascertain answers for questions pertaining to the elderly. Mrs. Fielding said that she believed she had been told to contact the Department of Elderly Affairs in Boston. Selectman Levine asked what specifically were the needs besides the 71 cases regarding fuel assist- ance. Mrs. Fielding said that the coordinator should help out with the luncheons if needed. Selectman Levine asked again what needs were not being attended to. Mrs. Fielding said that the coordinator answers to the president of the council, so she would know. Mrs. Levine asked if she (Mrs. Fielding) did not know, how could she vote to dismiss Ms. Kilby. Brad Dauphinee asked that the Assistant Coordinator, Ada Milliken, come forward. Mrs. Milliken said that Ms. Kilby is highly competent, and is doing an excellent job with the fuel assistance program, and has helped out with the luncheons. She reported that Ms. Kilby has driven the mini- bus when the driver was out. She said that Ms. Kilby is highly capable. Selectman Avery asked Ms. Kilby if she would consider coming back if the council reconsidered its firing of her. Ms. Kilby said that she loved the job, and would like to be back doing it, but would feel very pressured under the present council. She said that she would feel as though she.were looking over her shoulder all the time. She stressed that this was not because of all members. The Board asked for the Town Manager's report on this matter. Mr. Metro - pulos made the following comments and recommendations: That a number of developments over the past several years have occurred, having adverse effects upon the office of coordinator; as enumerated: 1. The coordinator's authority has been diminished over the past few years until now and presently appears to have been taken away altogether; 2. Confidentiality of the office and files has been decreased; 3. The coordinator has been contradicted and interferred with; 4. The Council has become more and more active in the running of the business and in the daily operations of the DIC; 5. The Council has not been working as a unit through its president, but rather individually; 6. The Council in the past few years appears to be moving in the direction of self interest rather than toward the de- velopment and expansion of programs; BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting ( February 20, 1980 Page 9 Council on Aging (continued) 7. The Council, through the years, has not established a policy or established viable goals; 8. Hostility and tension has continued to mount over the past few years as a result of the above Mr. Metropulos felt that it would be virtually impossible to "mend the fences" as the present COA and DIC administrative staff is con- stituted. He felt that although the present council wanted to pull things together and would be willing to devote time and effort to accomplish this, in his opinion it was not to the Town's advantage, and that the hostility and ill will was too well entrenched to de- velop into a cohesive, harmonious, and unified council within a reasonable span of time. He recommended that the Board of Selectmen give serious consideration to his report, and any other information it might have, in determining the advisability of working with the current council and administration, or a completely new council and administration. Chairman Mahana noted that two other letters in support of Ms. Kilby had been received by the Board. After further discussion, Selectman Avery moved that the Board of Select- men ask the present council to submit their resignations so that the * Board might reappoint a totally new council. Seconded by Selectman May. Selectman DeLong said that he would oppose that motion - because he was not prepared to appoint a totally new council. Vote: 4 -1 in favor of the ** motion, with Selectman DeLong opposed. * Other Business - Selectman Avery moved that Selectman May be appointed acting ** Clerk. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. * Warrant #70, in the amount of $127,234.61 was approved by the motion Selectman ** May, seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 3 -0, Selectman Levine abstaining, and Selectman Avery not present for vote. * Warrant #69, for Revenue Sharing, was approved by the motion of Selectman May, ** seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 4 -0 (Selectman Avery not present for vote). (Warrant amount:$599.10) * Warrant #71, for salaries, was approved on the motion of Selectman Levine, ** seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 3 -0, with Selectman May abstaining, and Selectman Avery not present for the vote. (Warrant amount: $39,020.67) ( Selectman DeLong commented that with the switching of meetings nights to Tuesdays, the board members would be stopping in on Wednesdays to sign the warrants. He felt an opinion should be sought to make sure that the board could legally vote the following week on a warrant (to enter it in the record) to ratify an action. The Town Manager will check on this. -9- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 10 Clerk's Folder - Renewal for a common victualler's license for Lickety * Split Ice Cream Parlor. Motion to approve renewal of license by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Avery, ** voted 5 -0. Correspondence - From the League of Women Voters, notice of meeting on March 5 at Library on radiation waste. From Southeastern Massachusetts Health Planning and Development, Inc., notice of March 5 meeting at Lakeville Hospital on health systems. Notice from United States District Court regarding class action settle- ments. Application for connection to town's sewer system from Ronald Bonvie for an 8 -unit apartment house at 525 North Main Street. Estimated flow would be 1760 gallons per day (GPD), based on two bedrooms per * unit. Selectman Avery moved to approve the connection. Seconded by ** Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. Report from Chief of Police stating that there had been no disturbance calls from liquor establishments in town during the past week. From 128 West Resource Recovery Council, notice of meeting at the Stoughton Town Hall on March 5 regarding solid waste disposal. From Cooperative Extension Service, notice of meeting on March 3 at Lakeville Hospital. From Bristol County Commissioners, notice of change in meeting schedule for 1980 Advisory Board Meeting. Meeting to be held on February 23, 1980 at 10 a.m. at the Taunton Superior Courthouse. The Town Manager is to attend this meeting. Also from County Commissioners, a copy of the budget. From the State Department of Revenue, notice of regioual meetings re- garding property tax classifications. Nearest meeting on March 3 at Sharon Community Center. Copy of a letter sent to the Downtown Advisory Committee from Edward J. Butler, Manager of Norwood Wines & Liquors, writing on behalf of Robert Brown, Manager of Catalano's Liquors, to record opposition to one -way traffic plan for North Main Street. The writer believes that business is being lost because of this. Selectman Avery suggested that they come up with some concrete figures on losses. Application from William F. Flug and Anna Power for the vacancy on the Council on Aging. Selectman Delong said that he favored filling the Council vacancies as they occur, and would like to interview the appli- cants next week. Applicants will be notified. -10- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 11 Correspondence (continued) Letter from attorney regarding request for tax refund from Albert Upham, formerly of 167 School Street. Referred to Town Manager. From Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Transporta- tion and Construction, regarding offered railroad property. Chair- man Mahana said that he had received a call on this. The offer is for 31,000 square feet of property at the corner of North Main and Angell Streets. The Town of Mansfield will have the first refusal on the property. Town Manager's Report Minibus Steps - Mr. Metropulos reported that the specifications did call for a low step, and this was provided by the dealer. How- ever, it was determined that an even lower step was needed, and this was purchased by a gift from Friends of the Drop In Center. Bristol Arms Fire Alarms - Town Manager reported that he has written to Bristol Arms Apartments regarding the numerous fire alarms there due to faulty smoke detectors to inform them that the town is considering instituting a fee schedule for fire department services. Audit Report - The final audit report has been submitted to the town. Veterans' Memorial - letter from Veterans' Council regarding the landscaping at the memorial. Crazy Race - The Lions Club has requested permission for its Crazy Race on May 3. They expect 2,000 participants, and are looking to use the Maple Park area for a sleeping area for some participants. There would be a designated area, with Lions Club members patrolling. Also requested was the blocking of one lane of traffic on Route 106, which has been approved by the Police Department. Selectman DeLong moved to approve the requests. There was further discussion, and motions, which were withdrawn by consensus. A representative of the Lions will be asked to come before the Board to explain the requests next week. Town Meeting Articles - The town manager reported that these have been drafted, and are ready for typing. Board members asked that these be submitted for review. Town Accountant Bond - The Town Manager reported that the Town Accountant does not require a bond in capacity as computer coordinator. The Board asked to get this in writing. Police Department - Mr. Metropulos gave a report of Police Department investi- gations and arrests. -11- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 20, 1980 Page 12 Board Reports - Selectman May discussed the snow plowing over the weekend by town crews. He said that he rode around in one of the trucks, and thought a good job was done in the areas that he saw. He questioned the policy on vehicles parked in the way of plows. The Town Manager said that the DPW does not call the police department unless the ve- hicle completely prohibits the passing of the plop. Selectman Avery discussed putting in an article for an old emergency expenditure for the blizzard. The Town Manager said that an article would not be needed. Selectman Avery reiterated that present council members may reapply for the Council on Aging. Selectman Levine reported that on Tuesday, after the Saturday snow- storm, the walk in front of the Drop In Center still had snow and ice; she asked that this be given a higher priority for snow removal. Selectman Levine also questioned who would be overseeing computer co- ordination while Town Accountant John McAlice is in the hospital. Diane Dubuc reported that she is taking care of a few things for John while he is away. Chairman Mahana asked the Town Manager to call John Rocha regarding the possibility of a shuttle from the railroad station to the indus- trial park. Chairman Mahana also reported that the MBTA contract is on the way. Chairman Mahana questioned how many private contractors' trucks were hired, and he wanted to know the total cost. Town Manager will get these figures. Also discussed by the Board was why the trucks kept the blades of the plows up on the way out to their routes. The Town Manager will check into this also. Chairman Mahana questioned the legislation that the Town of Burlington used to prohibit the state from heavily salting Routes 95 and 495 in that town, and asked if the Town Manager could get some information on this. Selectman DeLong asked the Town Manager if he were aware of the fact that lie detector tests could not be administered for lack of funds. The Town Manager said that this was the first he had heard of it, and would check it out. Selectman DeLong moved that the meeting be adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Seconded by Selectman May, voted 5 -0. Minutes Approved `/ J" 5% l ! `vo Recording Secretary "cfr, -,, -¢ , « ") .,_14111 -12-