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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-29-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A APRIL 29, 1980 7:00 P.M. Correspondence Review 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Jim Hall 7:40 P.M. Olympic II - Walter Day,Agent Correspondence Clerk's Folder Warrants (April 239 1980) #99 Revenue Sharing - $102,629.24 #100 General - $334,486.53 #101 School - $245,714.49 #102 Town Payroll - $44,422.28 9:15 P.M. CATV - Ed Morrison Minutes of April 8, 15, 22 Town Manager's Report Board Reports Pending Items Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Downtown Traffic Pattern Back Bay Brook Landfill Cover Materials NOTE: WARRANTS TO BE SIGNED TOMORROW NEXT WEEK: N.E.T. Chauncy St. Hearing 8:00 P.M. Crocker Street Hearing 8:30 P.M. Department Heads 8:35 P.M. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 2.9, 1980 At 7:00 P.M. the meeting was opened for correspendence review with Selectmen Avery, May, and Mahana present. At this time the three Selectmen present agreed to permit Allen Glillis to address the Board. Mr. Willis presented a copy of a letter he received from the Conservation Commission regarding the engineer's report on Cabot Pond restoration. Mr. Willis also invited the Board to attend the Planning Board meeting Wednesday, April 30th for further discussion on Cabot's Pond. (Selectman Levine arrived while Mr. Willis was addressing Board.) At 7:30 P.M. the meeting was called to order after the arrival of Selectman Levine and Town Manager Metropulos.(Selectman DeLong on vacation.) Light Director James Hall addressed the Board requesting that they set a salary range for the position of Light Department Office Manager for which he has been interviewing applicants. Mr. Hall felt that an equitable range would be from $15,000 to $17,500 based on a comparison he has made with other Tovms(Hudson, Littleto4m, North Attleboro) belonging to MMWEC. After the proposed re- organization of the Department with the elimination of one position, and with the proposed July 1 increase, the present manager's salary would have been increased to $17,400. Tom Manager feels that a 15 to 20 percent differential should be kept between the office manager and next department employee. Selectman Levine asked if Diane Dubuc would reconsider her resignation if the salary were increased and if this had been her major reason for resigning? Mr. Hall replied that salary played a great part, but was not the sole reason for Diane's resignation. Chairman Mebane, expressed his disappointment at not having the opportunity to spend more time negotiating a salary increase for Diane before receiving her resignation. However, due to the fact that the Board was under a heavy work load preparing for Town Meeting, a decision on the Light Department budget was postponed in which time Diane's resignation was received. Selectman stated that since Diane's resignation has been accepted, it is the duty of the Board to expedite the hiring of a new employee. Since it is necessary to have a competitive salary range, Selectman Avery moved to approve a salary range of $15,000 to $17,500 for the position of Light Department Office Manager, seconded by Selectman May. Mr. Hall explained that 50 applications were received. He and Diane Dubuc narrowed these down to twelve prospects who were then interviewed. All Mansfield applicants were interviewed. The field was narrowed to three candidates. Mr. Hall will choose from these three based on salary requirements within the range approved. VOTE: 4 -0 to approve. On Mr. Hall's request, Selectman May moved to rescind the salary range vote, seconded by Selectman Avery, VOTED 4 -0. Selectman May moved for a salary range of $15,000 to $17,000, seconded by Selectman Avery, VOTED 4 -0. At 7:56 Walter Day as agent for Olympic II appeared before the Board on his request for a Common Victualler's License which had been deferred from last meeting. Selectman May moved to grant the license, seconded by Selectman Avery. After some further discussion of parking facilities and the expression by Selectman Levine that owner Charles Boudas would provide a unique and varied menu, the Board voted 3 -0 to approve the license with Selectman Avery abstaining. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF TEE MEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 2 Correspondence A letter from Attorney Bradford Johnson requesting an executive meeting with the Board as soon as possible to discuss litigation involving the Town. An application for Sewer Connection from WRC Properties, Michelin Tire Corp. in Cabot, Cabot, and Forbes Industrial Park. Motion to approve made by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. Voted 4 -0. On a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May, a transfer request of $379.60 to Account #196 -2 for $379.60 was approved for additional Town Meeting police coverage. VOTE: ;4 -0. A transfer -request for $5,000 to Selectmen's Expense Acct-#151-0 was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Levine for advertising for and investigation of applicants for Town Manager. VOTED: 4,:0. Request from Mansfield Little Leaque for permission to hold a parade and opening day ceremonies on May 3, 1980 at 10:00 A.M. Parade route previously approved by Sgt. Figueredo. Motion to approve by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0. Building moving permit submitted for property owned by Glen Larson and M. Wise for building to bd moved from 339 School St. to 2 Oak late in May. Approval withheld pending name and address of mover. Letter from State, Community Antenna Television Commission, listing cable T.V. licensing procedures. Copy of letter to Town Manager from Fire Chief Leonard regarding recommended charges for each run to the Bristol Arms complex whenever the cause of the alarm is determined to be a malfunction of the alarm system. The legalities of such a procedure have been discussed with Town Counsel. Results are being compiled from other Towns who have attempted such charges and when they become available, a public hearing will be scheduled. Letter from Thomas McMahon, Director, Division of Water Pollution Control, giving State approval to Camp Dresser & McKee engineering study of Wastewater Treatment Plant. Letter from Conservation Commission to clarify previous memorandum regarding Compo Industries' former chemical dump, requesting testing of groundwater against possible contamination. Town Manager has requested D.E.Q.E. to check on the situation and test if possible. Letter from the Lt. Governor on "Arson for Profit" with accompanying information on scheduled seminar. Board requests that this 'information be forwarded to Fire Chief Leonard. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 3 Correspondence(continued) Copy of a letter to J. Grady, Library Trustees, from Rev. Plug, C.O.A., relative to the reconsideration of the Council's decision to refuse participation in the library proposal. Copy of a letter to Rev. Flug from Municipal Building Committee, J. Grady, relative to the Library Trustees' committment to the Council on Aging for relocation in the proposed library addition. A copy of letter from R. Saquet, Municipal Building Committee, to Mr. &, Mrs. Edward Calhoun of 38 Union Street indicating the need for their cooperation in obtaining an appraisal of this - property for the expansion of the Memorial Hall building. Notice from 128 WRRC of meeting on April 30, 1980, 7:30 P.M., Norwood Town Hall. Letter from State Department of Public Works requesting use of the Town Hall on Wednesday, July 2, 1980, 2:00 to.8:00 P.M. for the purpose of making land damage awards in the Town relating to relocation of route 140. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Christopher Fleming of Boston advising that the construction of Michelin Tire Corporation facility is consistent with all local development plans. Letter from President of Fourth District Court inviting Board to attend Law Day Exercises on Friday, May 2, 10:00 a.m. in Attleboro. Report from DPW on daily work schedule, 3/18/80 - 4/4/80 and 4/5/80 - 4/25/80. Police Liquor Disturbance report for weeks of April 15 and 22, and report for use of radar week of April 22, 1980. Liquor Disturbances for week of April 29. Letter from the State Department of Public Works to Town Manager replying to his correspondence of March 10 criticizing State's use of salt on public roads. Leon Lombardi has been in touch with Town Manager concerning this reply of which he received a copy. It is Rep. Lombardi's opinion that the reply was confusing and did not address the questions asked by Town Manager. A letter to this effect was sent to the State DPW from Re. Lombardi on April 23. Recreation notes of April 10, 17, and 24th. Letter from the Commonwealth to appoint local Arts Council and send list of committee members to the State. Letter from First Christian Church that State and local officials including Board of Selectmen were being remembered in prayer. Memorandum from Town Manager with attached summary of work done by the Water Department under the direction of new supervisor, Bob Morrison. Chairman Mahana commented that by the appearance of the summary, Bob was doing an excellent job and the Board hopes these progress reports would continue. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 4 Correspondence (continued) Copy of Memorandum from Light Depart. Office Manager to Town Manager advising of new replacement printer to be delivered by Data General in June. Memorandum from Department of Public Health, Office of Emergency Medical Services, regarding implementation of the First Responder Law. Letter from U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas inviting participation in the Second Annual Massachusetts Rivers Celebration on the weekend of May 31 and June 1. Letter from U.S. Senator Paul Tsongas regarding a comprehensive energy plan for the Commonwealth, and also an invitation to the Board to attend discussion of Transportation Priorities at the Museum of Transportation on April 25th. Letter from South Shore Housing Development Corporation advising of conference on "Meeting Housing Needs in Small Communities" April 30 at Harvard Law School. Copy of a letter from Town Counsel to Doris Webb, Conservation Commission, advising of injunction obtained against Kelton 0. Potter from continuing any work at the locations at East and Branch Streets in Mansfield. Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission letter regarding licensing procedure. Letter from Bristol County Mosquito Control relating a change in spraying policy. Copy of letter received by Electric Department relating the status of pending NEPCO rate cases. Notice and invitation to Bristol County Home Care for Elderly sixth Annual Meeting to be held in Taunton on April 25, 1980. Letter from Governor King advising of reorganization of the Office of Federal State Relations, 225 Franklin Street -26th Floor, Boston. Notice from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announcing "Innovative and Alternative Technology Active Program ". Monthly Report for Mass. Tourist Information Center in Mansfield. Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Americo Day, Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals advising that the Planning Board is responsible for issuing Special Permits for earth /gravel'removal operations as per amendment voted at 1978 Town Meeting. M. Jellinek commented that this refers to the Staples /Morse removal business in West Mansfield who were recently granted a six month's extension by superior court judge as per her call to Building Inspector today. A copy of letter from Town Counsel to Americo Day regarding Curley vs. Planning Board case suggesting that Mr. Day file a Motion to Intervene. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 5 Correspondence(continued) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Richard Wainwright regarding Waverly Street indicating no further variance is required for lot or building. Clerk's Folder Common Victualer's application for license from Mansfield Jaycees for one day permit for Kid's Dog Show. Motion to grant license made by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Levine, VOTED 4 -0. Renewal of Junk Dealer's license for Clemmey, Inc., 390 West St. Motion to * grant license made by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Avery. VOTED 4 -0. Application for renewal of Auctioneer's License for Delores Benson approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0. At 9:15 Ed Morrison of the CATV Committee addressed the Board advising them of a meeting held Thursday night, April 24 at which time a questionnaire was prepared for public opinion regarding Cable T.V. The Committee is requesting permission to enclose questionnaire with light bill mailings. Also requested fluids for the printing of questionnaire and to advertise in trade journals. Chairman Mahana questionned whether funds could be taken out of consultant account. Town Manager advised that a transfer would be necessary to Selectmen's Account #151 -1 until further deposits are received from Cable T.V. firms who are required to deposit $100 with the Town for advertising fees. On a motion by Selectman Avery and seconded by Selectman Levine, approval was given to * mail CATV questionnaire with light department bills. VOTED 4 -0. Warrants A Revenue Sharing Warrant #99 for $102,629.24 was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by.Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0. General Warrant #100 for $334,486.53 was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery * seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED 4 -0. School Warrant #101 for $245,714.49 was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 3 -0 with Selectman Levine abstaining. Town Payroll Warrant #102 for $44,422.28 was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 3 -0 with Selectman * May abstaining. Revenue Sharing Warrant #103 for $4,904.66 was approved on a motion by * Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED: 4 -0. General Warrant #104 for $528,541.27 was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery seconded by Selectman May. Selectman Levine questioned why lunch fees for highway overtime should come from Snow and Ice removal account rather than a meals account. However, Town Manager stated it was part of Union contract to buy lunches and there was not another account to pay for it. VOTED: 4 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 6 Motion was made by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May to approve Minutes of April 8, 15, and 22 with correction noted on Page 6 of April 15, should read Selectman DeLong questioned whether test results of Sanitary dpmp site are received annually. VOTED: 3 -0 with Selectman Levine out of room..£or vote. Torn Manager's Report Torn Manager presented to Board copies of the audit report and the new purchase order procedures. He commented that a Janitor for the Library was being provided for 22 days a week until CETA can provide one. Refering to the wood pile on Elm Street, he was told that if it could not be sold it would be given away. Light Plant Director r:as notified to use standard stick -on decals on his vehicle rather than magnetic. Town Manager reported the cost of installing a culvert on Otis Street and Richardson would ran approximately $3400. Will check to see if this could be done through a joint venture with Richardson and Torn. Town Counsel indicated that an appraisal would be necessary on Garden Street property before it goes up for sale. Refering to the request for a police study to be made by the Mass. Police institute, Town Manager related that the proposed cost of $2,000to $3,000 would include a time clock and forms that the Torn would have to buy and would continue to use after the study is made. The cost figure would be for Town supplies only. Selectman Avery requests a more specific cost analysis. Police reported 364 calls for the month of March, cleared 268. To date, 1165 received, cleared 922. Town Manager reported that the State has revoked the licenses of 24 Torn residents for failure to pay excise taxes and hearings are scheduled for 30 more. Meeting was held between Town Manager, Town Planner, and Joe Bobola of O.P.S. printer of this year's Town report. The printer admitted to having some difficulties with breakdowns and manpower, however, felt that it the Town had met the deadlines and format originally agreed upon, he could have met the schedule. There seems to have been a communications problem between Town Planner and printer. Also a mathematical error in the printer's bill raised the cost by $200 which was corrected. Therefore, Town Manager recommends that $100 a day fine not be imposed. Still no gatekeeper at landfill, dozer operator trying to check stickers. CETA trying to provide rands to fill position. Sign has been installed on Rumford Avenue for Police and Torn Hall. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 7 A street light request was made from a resident of First Street to be placed on single phone pole since Blane Chemical no longer leaves parking lights on. Light Director James Hall recommends installation. Motion for approval of installation made by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Levine, VOTED 4 -0. Reminder to Board that a public hearing to make Crocker Street a one -way is scheduled for May 6 at 8:30. Torn Manager attended SPOKE fuel oil awards which went to Mass. Bay Petroleum for #2 full oil at 8.8425/gal. Work will begin on Veteran's Memorial. The telephone company will be contacted for shrubs they promised to supply for planting around phone box. ' Donald Beggs of Beggs Monument Co. will donate two concrete settees. Town Manager reported that the culvert at High St. over Rumford River is beginning to fail. He recommends that the existing structure be removed and a box culvert be installed. The DPW and Town Engineer have estimated the cost of this project to be approximately $50,000. Checking to see if funding could be obtained from Chapter 90 monies. Board Reports Selectman May noted that the underpass at Route 140 is leaking. Town Manager responded that the State has been contacted to make repairs to bridge and roadway. Selectman May suggested that Rep. Lombardi be asked to help expedite the work. Selectman May also questioned the unauthorized display of signs on the commons. Town Manager instructed to contact DPW to remove any signs not approved by the Board. Selectman May moved that organizations be required to come before the Board for sign approval to be granted for no longer than two weeks. Selectman Levine seconded. VOTED 2 -2 with Selectmen Avery and Mahana opposed.to any specific time limitations in general. Selectman Avery asked to have the twenty top water consumers invited to Board meeting on May 20, 1980 for discussion of flat rats system. Selectman Avery noted that there are no funds left to clean water mains due to the vote on Article 48 at Town meeting. Town Manager to check with Town Counsel to see if these funds can be withdrawn from Article 48 as voted at the Annual Torn meeting. \I£ not, a transfer request to be made of FinCom for 850,000. Seledman Avery asked�if residents who purchase a new car during the year were notified by the Town of rebate on excise tax payment made previously. He was told they are not notified and must request rebate. Selectman Levine asked for Board work session to write advertisement for position of Town Manager. To be set for next meeting on May 6, 1980. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE iIEETING APRIL 29, 1980 Page 8 Selectman Levine moved to establish a Charter revision study, seconded by Selectman May, VOTED: 4 -0. Will be undertaken on May 13 at meeting. Selectman Mahana noted that the present sewer charge is 2 of the water bill. When water department becomes self- sufficient(July 1, 1980) this figure would seem to be too high. Feels sewer charges should be revised. Selectman Avery stated that it was the Board's policy that the average rate would be determined from the past year and would remain the same with the flat rate system. Selectman Mahana suggested this go into effect the next billing period after July 1 or when the water department goes on computer. It is the Board's understanding that no sewer rate change will be made until after the treatment plant is in operation and then billing will be at the users rate. Request was made to ask Whitman & Howard how rates for sewer charges on new construction were set for C.C.F. to determine charge for any new construction. Chairman Mahana asked if reports had been received from Police and Fire Department on downtown one -way traffic pattern. Town Manager was told verbally by Chief D'Afile that he had no problems or objections to traffic changes. Fire Chief Leonard submitted a written report. Chairman Mahana suggested that Light Director Hall be asked to adjust the light bills to include some of the fuel adjustment charges in the base rate to save customer confusion. Selectman Avery argued that the Light Commissioners/ Board of Selectmen set the billing policy previously and should not now try to make changes. To be discussed further at Light Commissioners meeting to be held on May 20th. In answer to Chairman Mahana's question as to how much in trees and beautifi- cation account, Town Manager replied a balance as of March 25 was $736.30. Request DPW to paint and plant in the planters at Rte. 106 underpass. Town Manager to check into the cutting of trees at entrance to sub - station, coming from Plainville. Also to check on the blinking sign at Foxfield Plaza to determine if located in Mansfield or Foxboro. There being no further business, Selectman Avery moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED 4 -0.