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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-11-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A March 11, 1980 7 :00 p.m. - Meeting Opens for Fxeoutive Session (Police Negotiations) 7 :30 p.m. - Meeting Called to Order Correspondence Clork's Folder - 7:45 p.m. - Peter Fontanini - Billings Realty Trust 8:00 p.m. - Interviews and Appointment to Board of Appeals 8:45 p.m. - Lions Club - Tool Shed 8:50 p.m. - Ron Bonvie, Contractor - Vandalism, West Mansfield site Warrants Town Manager's Report Board Reports Pending Items Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Foxboro Mall Traffic Pattern Railroad Station Parking Downtown Traffic Pattern Recreational Facility Back Bay Brook * Payroll Warrant must be signed after 4:00 p.m, tomorrow BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING MARCH 119 1980 Present: Chairman Norman Mahana, Selectmen Robert DeLong, Sandra Levine, Lyman Avery, and David May; Town Manager William Metropulos, Recording Secretary Beverly Amicone. Selectman Avery appointed acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman Mahana. Meeting opened at 7:00 P -M- Selectman DeLong moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss Police Negotiations. Seconded by Selectman May. Board members were polled by Acting Chairman: all in favor of going into Executive Session. Chairman Mahana not yet present - arrived shortly thereafter. (Note - Executive Minutes prepared separately.) Meeting reopened in Open Session at 7:30 P -M- Rotary Club - Ralph Seifert addressed the Board at 7:30 P.M. regarding the Rotary Club's Sixth Industrial Exposition to be held May 16, 17, 18 at the Sheraton Convention Center, Mansfield. The theme is to be MANSFIELD 1180 ". Buttons were issued to the Board depicting this theme. Mr. Seifert extended an invitation to the Board to attend a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to officially, open the Exposition on Friday, May 16, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. Correspondence - Request for transfer in the amount of $198.75 in payment of salaries to police for work at polls. Approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Chairman Mahana. Voted 5 -0. A request for transfer of $700 to Treasurer's Account #181 -0 was noted and discussed. Motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve. Voted 5 -0. A list of programs planned by the Recreation Director issued March 110 1980. A letter from Access, Police Chief Connell of Westford, requesting support of House Bill #5738, "AN ACT REQUIRING PERSONS SEEKING APPOINTMENT TO CERTAIN POLICE POSITIONS IN THE COMMONWEALTH TO ATTEND POLICE TRAINING SCHOOLS ". An application from Phyllis P. Sternlight for the World War II Scholarship Fund Committee. A motion by Selectman Avery to appoint Phyllis Sternlight waiving an interview, seconded by Selectman Levine. Voted 5 -0. A letter from the Mass. Municipal Association with accompanying plaque for first place award in the'Town Report Contest. Flyers listing the services provided by the Bristol County Home Care for the months of December and January. A notice was received from 128 WRRC of meeting in Stoughton on Tuesday, March 18. A letter addressed to Chairman of the Board of Health from Bertram Cook, Building Inspector, regarding his inspection of lot on the corner of Brook Street and Robin Hill Road. Peter Fontanini - at 7:45 P -M- Mr- Peter Fontanini of Billings Realty Trust appeared before the Board to request permission for six of his tenants to park in the Town parking lot at corner of Rumford Avenue, Thomas St., and Old Colony Road. He stated that in 1973 the Board of Selectman verbally agreed to this, however, of late, police have been tagging tenants. Mr. Fontanini stated that -1- neither Cuneo's, SannieIs, nor Mansfield House would lease him parking space. Mr. Fontanini stated that due to the work shifts, only two tenants would be parking in the lot during the day, and four overnight. Selectman Avery moved that stickers be issued to the six tenants with the understanding that not all cars would be parking in the lot at the same time, seconded by Selectman- May. Voted 5 -0. Correspondence (continued) A letter from the State Ethics Commission was noted regarding an amendment to Chapter 268A, the Commonwealth's Conflict of Interest Statute. An invitation was read for the Swearing -In Reception of the Mass. Arts Lottery Council on Thursday, March 27, 19809 6:00 p.m, to 8:00 p.m., at $10 per person. At this point Mr. Metropulos was asked to check to see if a local Arts Council had as yet been established. A Bulletin from the Mass. EOCD regarding Governor's Local Aid Budget for Fiscal 1981 was noted. A letter was received from Stewart Smith East, Inc. regarding Selectmens "Wrongful Act" coverage, Public Officials Liability Insurance with limits available up to $3 million. It was stated that Town Counsel recommends against this type of insurance as being unnecessary. Notice was received from the New England River Basins Commission of their 53rd Quarterly Meeting to be held at the State Street Bank building, Boston on March 19 and 20th. Notice from GATRA of meeting to be held Wednesday, March 12, 19809 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rehoboth Town Hall. Bulletins from Mass EOCD proclaiming March 1980 as HOUSING MONTH. Also notice from EOCD of Housing Conference to be held March 20, 1980, at the Sheraton Inn, Boxborough. Clerk's Folder Application from Francis J. Fox, 185 Otis Street, for Auctioneer's License. Motion for approval was made by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. Voted 5 -0. Ron Bonvie - Vandalism - At 8:00 P.M. contractors Bonvie, Bellevance, and Bill Travers appeared before Board with request for assistance in curbing acts of vandalism to building under construction in West Mansfield. Mr. Bonvie stated that the Police Department claimed they were undermanned and could not constantly patrol the area. Mr. Bonvie himself hired police for one week but they did not encounter any problems during that time. Mr. Bonvie stated that damages run about four or five hundred dollars per week. He himself sustained a $45,000 loss when a house under construction was set on fire. Chairman Mahana suggested that the contractors put an article in the local newspapers to alert townspeople to the seriousness of the charges to anyone caught vandalizing property. The Town Manager was directed to arrange meeting between contractors, Police Chief, and Town Manager to set course of action. Recess - The Board recessed briefly at 8:30. Meeting resumed at 8:40 P.M. Motion was made and approved to grant permission to the Lions Club to put a 6' x 8' tool shed on the corner of Town Hall and West Street for a three -2- week display for the Penny Sale. Motion was made and approved to grant permission to Lions Club to set up information booth on the corner of Town Hall and West Street on May 2 and 3 for Crazy Race. Board of Appeals Appointment - Selectman May moved to waive candidate interviews since there were none present. Voted 4 -1 with Selectman Avery opposed. Selectman May moved to appoint Leonard Flynn to Board of Appeals, seconded by Selectman Levine. Voted 5 -0. Warrant - A Revenue Sharing Warrant in the amount of $1891.50 was read and approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Maya Voted 5 -0. Town Manager Report Mr. Metropulos reported that the Board can accept a gift of $20,000 from Air Charter Services without Town Meeting action. Motion was made on Rodney Steam's request to accept gift of $20,000 from Air Charter Services for the Town's share of airport improvements. Motion seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 5 -0. Town Manager reported that light bills are mailed in envelopes when mailings are less than 500 at a time because the bulk rate does not apply. Also flyers were being inserted to explain cost of fuel adjustment. Mr. Metropulos noted that background information was received from Recreation Commission regarding Maple Park. At a 1971 Special Town Meeting selectmen were given full control over the park in a joint venture with the recreation commission. One section of the park remains under control of the Conservation Commission. Area under question is to be used by Lions Club for overnight camping. Lions Club were previously notified to seek permission from Conser- vation Commission. Letter to State DPW on state use of salt sent with copies to Senator Locke and Representative Lombardi. MMWEC meeting to be held March 19th, 7-10 P.M. at Sheraton Mansfield. Police Report - For month of February, 332 calls received, 254 were cleared. To date, 801 were received and 654 cleared. Forty arrests were made in February, eighty -five for year. Mr. Metropulos noted that a meeting had been scheduled with Art Stockus of Whitman and Howard for 9:00 a.m. on March 12. Selectman Avery requested the following information. 1. A comparison between the heavy water users rate at the present time versus the proposed new rate without improvements. 2. A comparison of present rates with new rate with improvements included that had been discussed with the Finance Committee at their meeting on Sunday, March 9. 3. A comparison of new rates with improvements with a present rate schedule adjusted so that heavy water users would pay a little more. -3- Selectman Mahana Requested from Whitman and Howard a cost figure for water main from Willow Street to the bridge, as he thought that perhaps the developer would pick up this cost if the land is rezoned. Town Manager discussed "right on red" with Police Chief DtAfile, regarding no turns between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and blinking light after midnight. Chief not in favor of blinking light. Will check to see what other surrounding towns are doing and Town Manager will come back with definite proposals. Town Manager noted that he will be going to Lahey Clinic on March 17 and 24th and therefore will be out of office on both days. Town Manager discussed with J. Fitzgerald of School Department the possibility of combining purchases. Still to be discussed with Superintendent Barbarisi. Selectman Mahana suggested that the Town purchases be combined with Light Department. Town Manager will return with a complete report. Mr. Metropulos noted that four appraisals were received for parcels of land under discussion for wells behind Cate Spring area. Board Reports Selectman May noted that $39000 has been allowed in annual budget for well cleaning. Would like to know if any or all of this amount has been spent in any one year for that purpose. Town Manager will check. Selectman Levine asked to have Tom Bonome appear before the Board to explain snow removal procedures. Selectman DeLong questioned term expiration dates on the updated list of Boards and Committees for Peter Saunders on the Industrial Development and Finance Authority and Robert W. Barrows on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Town Manager was asked to rewrite Board and Committee Applications to include background information, education, and activities related to community work. A discussion ensued as to how applicants should be interviewed and what pertingnt questions should be asked of applicants. Approximate cost figures were discussed relating to the hauling of waste materials to a Plainville disposal site. Town Manager will give a more complete report on figures at a later date. Town Manager was asked to see if the State has a certification program for Water Department employees. Selectman Avery mentioned that he is receiving airport noise complaints and has discussed these with the Airport Commission and Manager. All complaints should be referred to the Airport Manager. Blizzard Account - It was noted that the Board had authority under emergency action to expend available funds. Town Manager asked to check with Joe Houghton to see if a paper transfer would be appropriate in this matter. Chairman Mahana asked Town Engineer to call on progress of railroad property.. Chairman Mahana called for a motion to open special town meeting. Selectman Avery moved to open the Special Town Meeting, seconded by S31ectman Levine. Voted 5 -0. -4- Motion made by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Avery to insert Airport Commission article read by Town Manager. Voted 5 -0. Motion made by Selectman Avery to close Special Meeting, seconded by Selectman Levine. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Avery at this time called for a review of the Town Meeting Articles. After reviewing a number of articles, the Board was polled and agreed to address Town Manager's budget items. On a motion by Selectman DeLong and seconded the Board voted a 6% increase in the Town Manager's salary on a 5 -0 vote. Town Engineer - Selectman Avery moved to increase salary by 6 9/6, seconded by e ec man y, Voted 3 -2 with Selectmen DeLong and Levine opposed. Selectman Levine moved to reconsider vote, seconded by Selectman Avery, Voted 4 -1. Selectman DeLong moved to raise Town Engineer's salary by 8%, seconded by Selectman Levine, Voted 5 -0. Town Clerk Salary - Selectman Avery moved for a 69/6 increase, seconded by Robert DeLong, Voted 5 -0. Treasurer's Salary - Selectman DeLong moved for an 8% increase, seconded by Selectman Avery, voted 5 -0. Planning Board Director - Selectman Avery moved for a 9% norease, Selectman DeLong seconded, Selectman Levine moved to amend increase to 8%, no second. Voted 4 -1, Selectman Levine opposed. Custodial Wages - On a motion by David May and seconded by Selectman Avery, the Board moved to accept the proposed increase for extra time to $1685. Voted 3 -2 with Selectmen DeLong and Levine opposed. Library Janitor - Voted 5 -0 for line item 215 -1 to be reduced to zero. Fire Chief Salary - Selectman May moved for a 9'% increase, seconded by Robert DeLong. Chairman Mahana moved to amend motion to 10'% increase, Selectman Levine seconded, voted 5 -0. Building Inspector Salary - Chairman Mahana moved for a 10% increase, seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. DPW Director - Selectman May moved for a 5% increase, no second. Selectman Avery moved for a 6% increase, seconded by Selectman De Long, voted 71 with Selectman May opposed. Playground Director - Selectman Avery moved for a 6% increase, no second. Selectman Levine moved for an 8% increase, seconded by Selectman May, voted 4 -1 with Selectman Avery opposed. Town Accountant - Selectman Avery moved for an 89/6 increase, seconded by Selectman Levine. Voted 5 -0. Motion was made by Selectman May to adjourn at 11:15 P.M., seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. -5-