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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-2-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A JULY 2, 1980 7:00 P.M. Correspondence Review 7:30 P.M. Call to Order Dave Loving - Fisher Richardson Clerk's Folder Correspondence 8:00 P.M. Ar -t Stocs3c�ts (entat lY) 8:15 P.M. Town Counsel/Mrs. Merrigan Warrants Minutes of June 18, 1980 Town Manager Report Board Reports Pending Items Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Blvd. Traffic Lights at 106 & N. Main St. Landfill Cover Materials Water Ban Charter Study Council -on -Aging Vacancy NOTE: MMWEC Meeting Wednesday, July 9 at Sheraton - Mansfield, 1:00 to 5:30 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m-(This was scheduled when B/S was meeting on Tuesdays) BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 2, 1980 I t At 7:00 P.M. the meeting was opened for correspondence review. At 7:30 p.m. the meeting convened. PRESENT: Chairman Norman Mahana, Selectmen DeLong Levine, and May, Town Manager Wm. Metropulos. (Selectman Avery absent] At 7:30 P.M. David Loving of the Historical Commission addressed the Board with a request for $2,200 to be made available in order that the Fisher - Richardson House can be exterminated by Safety Fumigants of Hingham as per their estimate. Although at a previous meeting the Board had suggested that these funds could be obtained from the Consulting Account, however, Selectman DeLong suggested a transfer request as this would be considered an unforseen expense. Clerk's Folder - Application for Alcoholic Beverage License for Bristol Management, d b a Bristol Package Store, 660 East Street approved on a motion by Selectman DeLong, * seconded by Selectmen May. VOTED: 4 -0. Public Hearing scheduled for July 23, 1980, at 8:00 p.m. List of Industries closing for vacation schedules. This prompted a brief discussion on the water ban with Selectman DeLong inquiring of Bob Morrison whether he had any problems with violators. Bob replied that he had no problems in the past week. Chairman Mahana commented that if the fine structure were to be imposed, the ban must be lifted for a period of time. Memo to Board from DPW Director and Town Engineer relative to the traffic control study for 140 & North Main Street and West Street and So. Main. Tom Bonome was asked why West St. & So. Main lights were to be included, and he stated that one light on the corner was originally omitted, and if State aid funds were sought, these lights should be revamped at the same time 140 & North Main is done. Letter from SRPEDD relative to FMHA Loan and request to review final application as Regional Clearinghouse. Next meeting of the Board to be July 23, 1980- Letter from Water Resources Cbmmission relative to their intent to issue permit for Interceptor sewers in 14 days if no requests for hearings axe received. Letter to Light Commissioners from J. Hall in response to Mrs. Jellinek's tree trimming complaint of June 24. Letter from Mrs. Jellinek dated June 30 relative to Light Department working on her property. Memo from J. Hall in response to this letter noting that on June 27, the day in question, the Light crew was working 10 feet east of Jellinek property. Town Manager requested Town Engineer to check on property boundaries and inform Board in a few days. Transfer Request for $5,530 for Fire Department Salaries approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 4 -0. This was approved by FinCom on June 26 and voids request #50 previously approved by Board. Transfer request for $743.75 for Call fire fighters previously approved by FinCom on June 26 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 4 -0. This voids transfer #51 previously approved. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 2, 1980 ( Page 2 Transfer Request #58 voiding #52 for $2900 previously approved by FinCom for $3550 for Fire Department Expenses approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded * by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 4 -0. Transfer request for $1700 for Recreation Commission for summer bus program * approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 4 -0. Ed Vernon was present to explain that because revolving fund was not passed at Town Meeting, transfer is necessary for expenses not budgeted for new fiscal year. 1 Chairman Mahana requested Town Manager to ask Art Stockus of Whitman & Howard for cost figures on bringing back Wells 2,4,& 5. Wbuld also like cost figures for the seven capped wells in East Mansfield and the Gilbert Street well site. Town Manager and Bob Morrison talked with Foxboro relative to supplying water to Mansfield and they would do so only in an emergency to fight fires, etc. Bob Morrison had notices of water ban distributed to Foxboro residents on Mansfield water. Deed for easement to Mrs. Merrigan of Foxboro approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 4 -0. Selectman DeLong accepts Town Counsel's reassurance on questions posed earlier. Letter from Donald Reed, consulting geologist, offering hydrogeological services. Memo from Town Manager noting his vacation time, July 7 - 11. Art Remillard will sign bills and purchase orders in Town Manager's absence. Police Liquor Disturbance Calls for June 28 -309 and radar report. Letter from Associated Builders and Contracters relative to House Bill 6575. Town Manager to confer with building inspector and give recommendation to Board. New England River Basins Commission notices of June 24, 1980. Letter from Town Counsel to Art Stockus concerning rewording of Town contract. Letter from Tighe & Bond, consulting engineers expressing interest in WWTP. Schedule and Agenda for the Northeast Public Power Association Conference in August. Treasury Warrant #136 for $200,000 for vested funds approved on a motion by * Selectman May, seconded by Selectman DeLong. VOTED: 4 -0. Town Payroll Warrant #137 for $55,358.25 approved on a motion by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 3 -0 with Selectman May abstaining. School Warrant #138 for $98,854.91 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded * by Selectman DeLong. VOTED: 3 -0 with Selectman Levine abstaining. Treasury Warrant #2 for $137,794.49 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman DeLong. VOTED: 4 -0. Minutes of June 18 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded bt Selectman Levine. VOTED: 3 -0 with Selectman DeLong abstaining. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 2, 1980 Page 3 Town Manager's Report Copy of letter received from DPW Commissioner Amidon to Representative Lombardi relative to permanent repairs to route 140 underpass. June Building Report - construction for month $4,244,630, total to date - $7,119,382. Largest for June was Michelin Tire, Corrofab and WRC Spec building. Town Manager reported that Friday when going to Cherry Sheet conference, he stopped at Camp, Dresser, McKee for comparison figures. Will present to Board when received, however, due to vacation schedules, earliest may be July 16. Will check to see if there is a deadline. The graduation of Town Employees from the U. of Mass. extension course was noted. Those that attended were Town Planner, Chadwick Maurer, Librarian Peg Bradner, Fire Chief Leonard, and Town Clerk Arthur Remillard. Letter from Labor Relations Board noting that Police Department filed for hearing scheduled for August 3, 1980 at 1:00 p.m. in Boston. it Bid awards for Water Division Stock - Snow & Jones recommended for Acopper tubing at .739 and 1" copper tubing at .982, H. R. Prescott for a total of $7288.70; and Hilco for remainder of supplies. Motion to accept low bid in all three cases made by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED: 4 -0. DPW Materials - Sand, Concrete Pipe, Tires & Tubes, Highway & Street Markings, Liquid Asphalt, Corrugated Steel or Aluminum, Sewer Treatment Chemicals, Bituminous Concrete. On a motion by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman May, the Board voted 4 -0 to award contracts to the low bidder as outlined by Town Manager except for the sand which went to Boro Sand & Stone, No. Attleboro at $2 per ton picked up by Town. Board Reports Selectman Levine asked whether a letter of thanks went to employees and Pratt St. residents for their service and inconvenience during the Back Bay Brook project. She was told by Town Manager a memo went out to Town Dept. Heads involved in project, but that there were too many residents to thank individually and hoped that the Press would make mention of our appreciation for their patience in print. In answer to her question, Selectman Levine was told that Mansfield Softball liquor license had been approved by Board last week. Also that Representative Lombardi had been contacted to forward copies of Chapters 15 & 108. Selectman Levine stated she would like to resign as SRPEDD Representative as meeting nights conflict with Wednesday Board meetings and her first loyalty was to Board of Selectmen. Selectman May suggested waiting until the return of Selectman Avery. Selectman Levine requests a work session on Town Manager applications. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING ( JULY 2, 1980 Page 4 Selectman May asked Town Manager of status on Affirmative Action Plan and was told we are waiting for requested information from ICMA. Selectman May also commented on complaints he had received about the early hour for collection of trash. Town Manager spoke with Oliveria and was told the trucks could not pick up any extras that they sometimes allow if they did not start early. Board requests that contractor be told to adhere to contract times. Selectman May also noted that someone had removed the boulders blocking the entrance to Kingman Pond on Spring St. and youths were driving in and partying in area. Tom Bonome will replace. Tom Bonome also told Selectman May that cover material was being moved from C.C.F. by the Town. Town Manager reported in regards to policy study that Chief D'A£ile had submitted a proposal to him on costs of materials, but not on what is included in study. He is trying to get together with Chief. Chairman Mahana asked whether the Auxiliary Police problem had been resolved and was told by Town Manager that he has not heard ( from Chief D'Afile or Steve Quinn on the matter. Selectman May asked the Board could declare an emergency to obtain funds to pay remaining bills. Town Treasurer stated that the Director of Accounts does not want to see requests for transfer based on unforseen expenses such as rising fuel prices because this is not considered an emergency. However, other Towns have indicated they would submit request to Bureau of Accounts. Town Manager commented that we may have to go to Town Meeting to pay remainder of F/Y 79 -80 bills. Selectman DeLong suggested that if the Town were going to operate on a tight budget, we should have a much higher reserve fund. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m.