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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-27-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT A G E N D A MAY 27, 1980 7:00 P.M. Correspondence Review 7:30 P.M. Call to Order WWII Scholarship Fund Plaque Presentation Sandra Levine John 0. White, Jr. Clerk's Folder - None Correspondence 8:00 P.M. Margot Jellinek - Mill Pond Warrants - May 21 #115 Town Payroll - $34,950.56 #116 School Payroll - 218,949.05 Minutes of May 13, 1980 Town Manager's Report Board Reports Advertisement for Town Manager Pending Items Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Blvd. Downtown Traffic Pattern Back Bay Brook Landfill Cover Materials Charter Study NOTE: WARRANTS TO BE SIGNED TOMORROW BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 27, 1980 Meeting opened for correspondence review at 7:00 P.M. Meeting convened at 7:30 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Mahana, Selectmen Robert DeLong, Lyman Avery, David May; Town Manager William P. Metropulos. (Selectman Levine attending Sports Banquet.) At 7:30 Chairman Mahana presented John White with a plaque in honor of his 28 years of service on the World Mar II Scholarship Fund Committee with congratulations and gratitude from the Board. Correspondence Announcement to Mansfield Selectmen attention of David May that Mansfield Civil Defense has planned a Day of Softball games to be held on June 14 at Memorial Park. Feature game at 2 :00, W.A.R.A to challenge Association. Any other teams welcome. A donation of $10 per team and $1 for spectators will be given to Heart Fund. On a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman DeLong, transfer request for * $9,000 to police department expense #301 -0 was approved. VOTED 4 -0. Transfer of $1,000 to Fire Department Expense was approved on a motion by Selectman * Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0• Transfer of $250 to Treasurers Expense #181 -0 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery seconded by Selectman Flay VOTED 4 -0. Letter from Nabisco requesting written explanation of water rates. Selectman Avery suggests Town Manager send necessary information. Notice from GATRA of Handicap Advisory meeting Tuesday, May 27 at 1:30 P.M. Chairman Mahana suggests letter be sent to GATRA protesting afternoon meetings. Letter from Recreation Commission seeking permission for use of Maple Park for summer swimming program for July and August. Motion for approval made by Selectman Avery, * seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0. Letter from Baldwin, Simons, & Campbell, Inc. relative to Public Officials and School Board Liability Insurance. Self -Help, Inc. invitation to public hearings to be held May 27 and 28. Council on Aging to be notified. Police Liquor Disturbance Calls for week of May 19th. Letter from Attorney Mangiaratti on behalf of Cheng -Du Restaurant requesting permission to expand bar service with some seating. Selectman Avery suggests they be noitified to come before Board next week. UPDATE: 128 WRRC notification of meeting of June 16, 1980; Newton. Notify Diane and Grace and ask for another repres6ntative if they cannot attend. Also notice of Refuse -to- Energy Seminar June 12, 1980 in Boston. University of Wisconsin- Extension notice of Design and Implementation of Cable TV Systems program July 14 -18, 1980. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 27, 1980 Page 2 Copy of letter from Town Manager to Dean P. Amidon, DPW Commissioner regarding installation of traffic lights at intersection of Rte. 140 and Forbes Blvd. Copy of letter from Planning Board to Mr. Joseph G. Hadzima of Ropes & Gray regarding industrial revenue bonds for Corrofab, Inc. Notice of testimonial dinner for Lou Tarsa in honor of 18 years service on Southeast Regional School Committee to be held Friday, June 13, tickets $10 per person. Memorandum from Comm. of Mass., Renee Landers, Public Records Division regarding Disposition Schedule and instructions for its use. Letter from Carole and Louis Andrews asking for Board's cooperation in expediting the moving of a house at 302 Chauncy Street in connection with the relocation of Rte. 140. Letter from Robert Earls, 89 Dean Street in support of Frank Colella. Copy to be sent to Mr. Colella and one for personnel files. Copy of letter sent to Chief of Police from Mansfield residents commenting on their efficient disbursement of young adults from Otis Street. At 8:00 P.M. Margot Jellinek approached the Board with a letter from which she read regarding the possibility of dredging Mill Pond for cover material, the present favorable condition of the Pond, with pictures of the Pond area and her suggestion to leave Mill Pond as is. Warrant #115 Town Payroll for $34,950.56 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, * seconded by Selectman DeLong. VOTED 3 -0 with Selectman May abstaining. Warrant #116 School payroll for $218,949.05 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May, VOTED 4 -0. (for week of May 21.) Warrant #117 School Payroll for $42,844.29 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0. Revenue Sharing Warrant #118 for $3,328.52 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED 4 -0. Minutes of May 13, 1980 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman * May. VOTED 4 -0. Town Manager Report In reply to the question on Workmen's Compensation insurance relating to Fire Department, Police and Fire Departments are not covered under general policy. They are covered by individual policy of the Town, for $500 medical and $500 in salary. After that Town pays 100% in costs. This is superior to Workmen's Comp. of general employees. Mr. Metropulos reported that Jimmy Mei cannot be spared for Library custodial services but that DPW is sending worker three full days a week. Supervisor for Bristol County came in to talk with Tom Bonome about stream that crosses BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 27, 1980 Page 3 Ware Street. Town Manager advised Tom that he and Town Engineer want to be present for inspection. On Ware Street culvert, Town Engineer met with Conservation Commission and recommended that nothing be done until stream is cleaned. Town Manager suggests that some of the residents can do some cleaning themselves where stream is running through their own property. He stated that citizens and residents should try to do some of these things themselves to save tax dollars. Government cannot provide more services with fewer dollars. Selectman DeLong replied that with so many rules and regulations in force, many property owners are afraid to take matters into their own hands. Chairman Mahana felt they should have received better response from Bristol County Mosquito Control. Tom Bonome stated that Bristol County was looking for a hold harmless agreement from abutters. Town Manager to contact property owners. Town Manager reported that he received reply from the State in response to traffic signals at North Main and Rte. 106. We were told that delays in ordering materials that are needed to upgrade the intersection would probably cause postponement until opening of I -495. State indicated that intersection does not meet current standards and is in need of upgrading. A representative will be in touch with Town Manager. Reply received from Camp, Dresser, McKee to E.P.A. regarding the offer of used equipment for WWTP. Their reaction is not to recommend purchase as used equipment has almost reached its life expectancy. Letter from Whitman & Howard regarding AC water mains. A completed survey shows that mains are of cast iron or ductile iron pipes. Complimentary letter received from Edward D. Beggs of XTRA, Inc. relative to recent incident en Town where his car broke a heater hose and passing motorist called in a "car on fire" report. Thanked police and fire departments for quick response. Selectman Avery suggested copy be sent to police and fire departments. Town Manager reported that he spoke with O'Malley regarding the C.C.F. material for landfill. Contractor transported 24 loads in two days at a cost of $1.50 per cubic yard if he were to charge. There would be no cost for fill. Also spoke with Paul Dalton of C.C.F. and was told Town could remove material using Town equipment and manpower. C.C.F. would not object to this being done over a two or three month period. Contractor is in agreement. There might be approximately 10,000 cu. yards available. Using four trucks with a capacity of 320 cu.yards, it would average about 30 days to move 10,000 cu. yards at a cost of between $10 - 13,950 as opposed to $15,000 to pay contractor. Town Manager also bhecking other possibilities of acquiring materials. Will contact Henley- Lundgren and others in Town. Tom Bonome will attempt to obtain as much as possible. Material on hand good for 30 days. Chairman Mahana noted that Board does not want to wait unit last two weeks to call special Town Meeting if necessary for cover material. Selectman DeLong questioned how much money Town needs for another year of cover material. Selectman May questioned the effect on other DPW projects if four trucks and men are committed to move cover material. All other projects would have to be deferred. Selectman DeLong suggested that monies needed for cover material be determined before tax rate is set. Chairman Mahana requested Town Manager to obtain comparative cost figures from two or three Clean Communities contractors for transporting out of Town. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 27, 1980 Page 4 Board Reports Selectman May suggested that all other Boards be notified that Selectmen's room is in use on Wednesday's. Selectman May noted that the Town Hall summer hours usually go into effect on July 4th. Suggested that this might be extended from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Selectman DeLong moved that Board institute policy for summer hours of closing Town Hall at 4:00 P.M. from Memorial Day to Labor Day with same number of hours to be worked each day, seconded by Selectman May. This year will commence summer hours on June 2 through Labor Day. VOTED 4 -0. Selectman May questioned the status of Police Dept. study. Town Manager noted that someone was contacted to come in and make an on site inspection for cost estimate. Chairman Mahana asked whether there might be another institute available to do this study. Town Manager felt this one would be least expensive. He will find out how soon after cost figure is given, study can be initiated. Selectman Avery asked about status of Back Bay Brook. Tom Bonome, responded that after about 200 feet more, they would be crossing Rte. 106 which is last section. Should be completed in a couple of weeks. Selectman Avery also suggested that Tom Bonome check into an area behind Vickery Motors where at one time there was a pit which might have some cover material. Selectman Avery questioned whether financial statement had been received from Air Charter Services as per recent request. Town Manager reported this has not yet been received. In answer to Selectman Avery's inquiry on Garden St. appraisal, Town Manager reported this due in any day. Chairman Mahana asked what action was being taken to correct the dangerous situation at Oak St. bend. Town Manager reported that in Tom Bonome's opinion a guard rail might be more dangerous. More reflectors would be put up. Chairman Mahana was told by Town Manager in response to his questions that the status of Woodpile on Oak St. and the gatekeeper at landfill is still unchanged. Chairman Mahana reported that the sign` at Foxfield Plaza was gone. Chairman Mahana asked Town Manager to check into insurance coverage for MBTA parking lot. Also to ask Chief of Police to give report on speeding situation on Morrow St. This is a U with no other exit. Neighbors are speeding into this area. Police report necessary before State can be contacted for reduced speed limit. Chairman Mahana asked for Board's pleasure relative to Charter Study Commission. One application received. Art Remillard suggests that former commission was never disbanded. Town Manager to obtain brochures for Christmas decorations for Jim Hall to review fbr determining any difficulties in setting up. Painting of MBTA station to be followed through. At this time Selectman May requested permission of the Board for Steve Quinn of the Auxiliary police to approach Board since he had been of the opinion that he was to have been on Agenda for tonight. However, Town Manager responded that he spoke with Steve and told him the matter in question was not a matter to go before the Board unless all other alternatives failed to resolve problem. Auxiliary Police should go to Police BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING MAY 27, 1980 Page 5 Chief. Town Manager would act as mediator if necessary. Selectman Avery feels that this is an administrative dispute and involves Police Department; therefore, Board should not take any action at this time. Selectman DeLong feels that all normal procedures should be exhausted before Board is approached. Steve Quinn then replied that his primary reason for going before the Board was to ask their opinion on how to resolve the problem. Board's pleasure will be followed by Auxiliary. They will return at a later date if the situation cannot be resolved. Would ask Town Manager to act as mediator and set up meeting at his convenience. Selectman avery noted that the guard rail has been knocked down at culvert on Willow Street. Tom Bonome to check. At this point Town Manager left meeting and the Board held brief discussion for Town Manager advertisement. Decision was made to close resume responses as of July 16. This should be included in ad. Selectman Avery suggested the following educational institutions be contacted with advertisement: Harvard, Boston University, New York University, Chicago University, and University of Michigan. Also the Fed. and State Employment Agencies, ICMA, etc. Chairman Mahana suggested a written contract be prepared for Town Manager. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.