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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-27-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT A G E N D A AUGUST 27, 1980 1. 7:00 P.M. Call to Order Correspondence Review 2. 7 :30 P.M. Vote on Police Negotiations 3. 7:40 P.M. CATV Interviews and Appointment 4• 7:45 P.M. Airport Commission Vacancy Joint Appointment 5• 7:50 P.M. Clerk's Folder Junk Dealers License /Douglas Sharp 6. 8:00 P.M. Camp, Dresser, McKee /Sludge Disposal 7. Correspondence 8. Warrants Endorsement of notes for Town Treasurer 9. Town Manager's Report 10. Board Reports NEXT WEEK: Bi- Monthly Board and Committees Meeting - 8:00 P.M: BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 PRESENT: Chairman Norman Mahana, Selectmen David May, Lyman Avery, Sandra Levine, and Robert DeLong, Town Manager W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. Call to Order at 7:30 P.M. POLICE NEGOTIATIONS Chairman Mahana asked Town Manager to summarize meeting held Friday, August 22, 1980 with the Arbitrator /Mediator relative to police contract. Town Manager, Chadwick Maurer stated the meeting was attended by Attorneys for both parties, himself, the Board of Selectmen, Michael Boyle, and Mediator John Van Dorr. The proposal presented by Mr. Van Dorr and accepted and ratified by the Police Union last Sunday is as follows: Wage Increases - 6.5% for year beginning 7A/78; 6.5% for 7A/79; and 2.5% for 7A/80. 4 & 2 Shift - Effective January 1, 1981 Vacation - Effective January 1, 1981, vacation week is reduced from 7 to 5 days. Paid Detail - Upon execution of agreement, Town details will be paid at the rate of $7.50 per hour, all other outside details at the rate of $9 per hour. Uniform Allowance - As of July 1, 1980 all officers will receive an additional 825. Grievance Procedure - A change in the language was included to put a time limitation of seven days from the time party feels he is aggrieved, to filing of complaint. Agency FEE Effective April 1, 1980, there will be an agency fee for all officers not a member of the union. Personal Days Effective July 1, 1980 officers will receive two personal days, one to be taken from sick leave, the other not to be, with Chief to be notified 48 hours prior to day off. Duration of contract to be from July 1, 1978 to June 30, 1981. Also settled was a one year contract beginning July 1, 1981 which will provide a 79/6 ncrease in base salary, $25 increased allowance for uniforms, $25 increase for cleaning. An amendment to Article #2, Death Leave, added the wording "for the spouse as well ". This contract is effective July 1, 1981 through June 30, 1982. Town Manager commented that as of July 1, 1981 it might be necessary to hire two new police officers to effectively implement the 4 & 2 shift, otherwise the present officers would more than likely have to be compensated for overtime which in the long run would be more costly to the Town. Chairman Mebane, at this time announced he would be pleased to entertain a motion to ratify the contract as agreed upon last Friday. Selectmen Delong and Avery were BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 2 against approviiig a contract without knowing specific costs involved. Also the Agency Fee was still unknown, as well as the definition of personal days. Chairman Mahana noted that ratification could be postponed if the Board so wished, however, it was his feeling that the three Board members who remained throughout the entire meeting last Friday had agreed with the concept of the contract, and the two members who left might have had their questions answered at that time had they remained. Town Manager explained that he has estimated the costs for backpay to be about $55,000 to $60,000. Selectman DeLong stated it is the responsibility of the Board to insist on knowing all necessary information and costs before a vote can be taken. Also that it is the responsibility of management to present this kind of information to the Board. Although Chairman Mahana felt this to be a stalling tactic, Selectman DeLong noted this was not his intention. Selectman Levine moved to ratify the contract as presented at Friday's meeting, noting her disappointment that the attorney did not present all the details in full. * Motion seconded by Selectman May. VOTE: 3 -2 with Selectmen DeLong and Avery opposed. s 'OATV =Appointment - Applications on file from Verraine C. Prasad of Williams St and Gerald D. Wright of 383 Elm St. In response to a question from the Board relative to her qualifications, Mrs. Prasad answered that her application was complete and quite specific containing information relative to her volunteer work with the elderly and work at Pondville Hospital and reasons why she is interested in Cable T.V. Selectman Avery asked if she knew any members on the committee and Mrs. Prasad replied she did not. He asked if she was aware of the responsibilities involved and she again referred to her listed qualifications and was prepared to accept what might be a heavy responsibility. Selectman Levine asked if either candidate was serving on a committee now. Both replied no, however, Gerald Wright has previously served on the Zoning Board and SRPEDD representative. Selectman May asked if both candidates would have the time to attend the required hearings and meetings on a regular basis. Mr. Wright replied that he is attending school on Wednesday nights and works a rotating evening shift. Mrs. Prasad's time as she noted in application is open. On a motion by Selectman May seconded by Selectman Levine, the Board voted to appoint Verraine C. Prasad to the CATV Advisory Committee. VOTED: 5 -0. Airport Commission appointment There were six applicants on file, two of which were for the Citizens Advisory Committee. The other four are Leonard Russell, Jocelyn Rosado, Stephen Quinn, and Robert Lewis. Representatives of the Airport Commission were on hand to present their recommendation in the joint appointment. Larry Pigeon feels Mr. Russell of Old Maple Street would represent the industrial base and he owns his own aircraft and is a Rotary member. He stated the Airport Commission unanimously favored Russell. They had individually interview the other candidates except for Mr. Quinn who is presently also a member of the Finance Committee. Mr. Pigeon noted the Commission is anxious to fill the position before the first meeting, of the Citizens Advisory Committee scheduled for September 8. Selectman Levine commented that it might be good to have a mixture of people on Boards and Committees rather than all from one sector. On a motion bu Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman May, the Board appointed BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 3 Airport(continued) Leonard Russell to the Airport Commission. VOTED: 7 -1 with Selectman Levine opposed. Ronald Langille, Rodney Stearns, and Laurence Pigeon of the Airport Commission were all present and in favor of appointment. Clerk's Folder Junk Dealer's License application for Douglas Sharp of 660 East Street. Mr. Sharp was present and replied to a question from the Board that he had conducted an antique business in another Town and would be doing the same at this location in the Bristol'Plaza. On a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May, the * Board approved the application, VOTED: 4 -0 with Selectman Levine absent from room. CDM Sludge Disposal Study Torn Manager announced the purpose of this meeting is to discuss areas of sludge disposal locations; there was some concern raised by the City of Taunton on the proposal to locate a sludge landfill adjacent to the Wastewater Treatment Plant site. He then introduced Camp, Dresser, and McKee representatives to present their proposals on the preliminary aspects of the study conducted. Fernando Requena of CDM explained the overview of what the study is to accomplish. Because of the high ground water at the proposed site of the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the cost of locating a landfill adjacent to it would be increased substantially. EPA and the State decided it would be worthwhile to look into other sites which might be more cost effective. The scope of the work included the possibibility of looking for alternative locations for landfill in the Town of Mansfield, composting sludge in Mansfield, or -co- disposal of sludge in landfills in surrounding communities. Mr. Requena noted that relative to land application of sludge, they looked into the possibility of applying to acgricultural lands in Mansfield, which purpose would be acceptable. After looking at existing agricultural land in Mansfield, they found not enough available for the requirements of this usage. The possibility of trucking the sludge to co- dispose with other communities was investigated. Other communities were contacted as to available capacity and willingness to cooperate, with only Foxboro seeming to be a feasible site. Mr. Requena noted that after looking at the area, it was not in the needed guidelines. Therefore, by process of elimination, we are left with two alternatives; (1) landfills in different locations of Torn; and, (2) composting in different locations of Town. Chairman Mahana asked if this meant that the original proposal has been discarded. Mr. Requena replied that it had not, they were only seeking alternatives at this time. Jeff Cassius of CDM then took charge to explain the Landfill site study. As he noted, the primary concern is for public health and the protection of drinking water. He then presented a list of criteria classifications and objectives used to determine possible sites. Applying these to various locations in Town, four sites were hit upon;(1) the existing WWTP; (2)Airport site #1 which abutts the regional interceptor line;(3) Ware St., industrially owned site; and (4) Maple Street site. Ira Cohen of CDM noted that a hydrologist has looked at the four sites and he enumerated the finding on each site stating that the existing WWTP would be the most cost effective. Composting - was explained by Jim Wallace of CDM. He explained that only two acres of land would be required and that it would be a twelve -month procedure to take in a BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 4 building. For this method, they would consider either the existing WWTP site or the Airport site, both of which are town owned. Composting at the WWTP site would not require as much demolition of the structures as would the landfill use, and would provide six month's of storage of materials. Pertaining to'the Airport site, the two acres required would be set doom as far from residences as possible.. The composting costs at the WIT site as stated by Mr. Wallace would be: $766,000, present worth capital costs; $60,000- 90,000, annual operating and maintenance costs; $164,000 - 194,000, equivalent annual cost. At the airport site costs would be: $8429000, present worth capital cost; $61,000 - 91,000, annual operating cost; $174- 204,000 equivalent annual cost. He then listed and explained the usage categories which are (1)unrestricted general use(2) restricted general use, and (3) governmental use. questions - At this point Mr. Requena commented that this meeting is being held as per E.P.A. requirements, and he would entertain; and field any questions from the audience. Selectman Levine: Is there any odor with sludge application? CDM: The main purpose of lime is to decontaminate the sludge. There will be a period of time where there will be some odor. Selectman Levine: If present site is used, what would happen to the sludge that is presently on site. CDM: It would be pushed aside and then hurried in the new landfill. Selectman Levine: Why can composting material be used for foraging if not for food chains? CDM: State will establish if safe limits will be far enough removed after foraging. Ed Tartufo of Board of Health: We have a problem with present landfill. Has any thought been given to trying to coordinate both projects? CDM: This study was conducted under E.P.A. and was specifically related to sludge disposal, therefore, we did not get into solid waste disposal. We could not look at study on a broader base. This study might shed some light on hour much land is available in the Town. Camp, Dresser, and McKee could conduct another study for sanitary landfill as the only different criteria would be in size requirements. Ira Cohen would suggest that Town explore as massy options as possible for sanitary disposal. Chairman Mahana urged the Board of Health to send a representative to the 128 WRRC meetings to obtain information on long range landfill solutions. Ed Tartufo: I would like to see some costs in making a sludge landfill co -exist with a sanitary landfill. Chairman Mahana noted that he only knows of one or two landfill sites that have been approved by the State over the last ten years, as they seem to be pushing the regional concept. Larry Pigeon, Airport Commission: Give us some idea -i. on the criteria for airport hazard. CDM: We reviewed various criteria provided by Fay, Spofford. There are a number of disadvantages to the airport site because of proposed expansion. The attracting of birds and raising of dust might be hazards. The regulatory agency is of the opinion that there is no hazard from sludge disposal. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 5 Sludge continued) Larry Pigeon: The property on which the Airport is located is owned by the Town, but the main stipulation is that property has to be used for airport purposes. Any other use would have to be approved by the Federal Aviation Authority and the Federal Aeronautics Board. Rod Plourd: On sod runway there is a possibility of visibility obstruction Herb Levine: Has Taunton site been ruled out? CDM. No, this study is waged against that site. Herb: How much sludge or compost on a yearly basis? CDM: 2,700 tons per year. Herb: Does federal government eliminate the possibility of the Town selling compost? CDM: Not yet, but final regualtions have not come out. Herb: Rather than burying sludge or compost, could it be burned off? CDM: Not compost, but sludge could be. Some solid waste disposals will not accept sludge for burning as capital and operating costs are high. Herb: Has CDM contacted Clean Communities? CDM: We are the engineers for Clean Communities. They would not like liability of accepting waste from anything but residential homes. Margot Jellinek: Site on Maple Street. We have as high water table as Norton. Easton opposed gravel operation because of wetlands, therefore will oppose sludge disposal. Would be very unhappy to making sludge disposal at present landfill or other landfill site. Stearns Avenue there would be opposition because of leachate from chemicals dumped in the past. CDM: Stearns Avenue is not being considered any longer because of cost of excavation. Ben Flint: Very disappointed in the passing over of agricultural possibility so lightly. Within a ten mile radius of the proposed plant in Norton you might find a number of farm acres to make use of composted sludge. Take a radius from Norton site and would find quite a few farms in Raynham, Bridgewater, etc. who would use composted material. CDM: Even though regulations are specifically related to composting materials, those same regulations apply to sludge that is not composted. If anything that ,s directly food groups, they would be contaminated if sludge or composting does not fall into regulations. CDM was trying to avoid complications of joining with other towns. We are looking only within Mansfield with this study. Jim Wallace of CDM commented that land application does not take place much in the North as composting is needed in the spring or fall and must be stored at other times. Composting cannot be classified as fertilizer, but does have some nutrient value. Ben Flint: You might not be able to call it fertilizer, but farmers can use as fertilizer. Jeff Cassius of CDM noted that samples show sludge might be able to be BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 6 Sludge(continued) used. This has not been ruled out. Ben Flint: Could CDM contact any organizations within the area to get a feeling for this possibility? Paul Olivera from the audience asked if there is a time set for Wastewater Treatment Plant. CDM: Project is on schedule. Construction on Norton site will be put to bid in March of 1981 with construction to start in June, 1981 to be completed in June, 1984• Selectman Avery: Does this Board have to make decision on site prior to E.P.A. decision: Chad Maurer: The Norton site has gone through approval of State and approved for landfill purposes by the E.P.A. Thin study is because of the cost of construction. If Mansfield site is proven to be more cost effective than Taunton site, we would have to get State approval again. Fernando Requena: When study is completed, CDM will make a recommendation on the Mansfield site and will present proposal to Board. Selectman Avery: How fax down the road are we from the time CDM can make a recommendation? CDM: About one month. Norman Mahana: I don't understand why a composting facility cannot be put on the site of present WWTP? F. Requena: Because scope of work was to look for alternati e sites. Also if this material were to be made available to farmers, they would have to travel to obtain the material. Jim Wallace: We did not consider this because we were charged with looking for an alternative site within the Town of Mansfield. Costs for a facility in Norton or on one of alternative sites would not be too different. At this time Chairman Mahana thanked Camp, Dresser, and McKee representatives for an excellent presentation. Clerk's Folder License application for alcoholic beverages, transfer of ownership, Mansfield DePot. Hearing set for September 18. Selectman Levine requests police report on past disturbances at Depot to be ready for hearing. Application for license for underground storage tanks for diesel fuel for John Mauermann, 87 Central Street. On a motion by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman May, the hearing was set for September 10, 1980. VOTED: 5 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 7 Correspondence Technical Bulletin on Proposition 22. Selectman Avery asked Town Manager to have someone check impact. Data for CATV from Armstrong, Pollis and Clapp to be forwarded to CATV. Notice from EPA on payment reimbursement approval for IWTP in the amounts of $3,200 and $26,200. DPW Requests for Services report 8/7/80 to 8A5/80. Letter from Bruce Wood of Mansfield offering to purchase Garden Street Parcel #2 for $10,000 as determined by appraisal. Selectman Avery asked Mr. Wood if he was aware of the legal limitations on the property and Mr. Wood replied he was not. Mr. Avery then read the limitations as listed in the appraisal. Bruce Wood noted that roughly 150 feet of parcel #2 have been omitted from appraisal. He would like to offer $10,000 or appraiser's price of '$1.25 per square foot, whichever is less. Town Manager will check with appraiser on square footage. Selectman DeLong noted that this property was not formally offered to abuttors and suggested that Town Manager contact other abuttors to see if they are interested in purchasing property. Note from a resident who has requested that the third week in September be proclaimed Cystic Fibrosis Week to coincide with National proclamation to call attention to the seriousness of the illness. This was approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED: 5 -0. ABC Bus Lines requests permission to travel over certain roads in Town making some stops in various locations. An amendment would be necessary to present license. This was deferred until Town Manager can discuss routes with manager. Sewer Connection Permit application in the ;name of John Riccio, 49 James Street, to connect location at 226 Union Street Ext. Deferred until Town Manager could check whether this falls under the Chavaree sub - division approved previously. Copy of notification received by Town Accountant from Department of the Treasury that the Audit Report has satisfied the Audit requirements of the Federal government. Letter to Marydee Flynn of the Planning Board from Town Counsel relative to the Vazzar/Great Woods purchase. Letter and brochure from Metcalf & Eddy, Inc., Engineers &Planners relative to groundwater protection. Letter from E.P.A. advising of the review of the Public Participation workplan for the Mansfield Sludge Disposal Study. Found to be in conformance except for three exceptions as listed. Requests that copies of revised workplan be submitted to Mass. Division of 4Tater Pollution Control and EPA. ' Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Town Accountant relative to correspondence with Digital Business Systems, Inc. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING AUGUST 27, 1980 Page 8 Correspondence (continued) Letter from Historical Commission to Municipal Building Committee informing of their vote not to support the proposed alterations to the Memorial Library Building. Letter from Town Clerk Arthur Remillard thanking Board for allowing his attendance at the Sixth New England Municipal Clerks Institute held at Salve Regina at Newport, RI. September work schedule from DPW. Warrants #22 Town Expenses, for $379,539.33 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Avery. VOTED: 5 -0. #23 School Expenses for $79,367.23 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Avery, VOTED: 4 -1 with Selectman Levine abstaining. #24 Town Payroll for $59,261.86 approved on a motion by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Avery. VOTED: 4 -1 with Selectman May abstaining. Endorsements of notes for Town Treasurer for Middle School Roof, $50,000 each for a total of $200,000. Town Manager Report Letter of agreement from Henley- Lundgren has been signed and returned to us. Whitman & Howard have agreed to delete the 15% surcharge on Ash property they were going to bill us and have drilling company bill Town directly. They have notified owners by form letter for permission to go onto property. Some work has been done at Cate Spring Well and it was found to be in need of cleaning. There has been a problem with the recovery. It was adjusted but is not pumping as it should be. Estimated cost for cleaning, $8,000. There is approximately $7,100 in account now. Town Manager will come back with more definitive details after talking with Whitman & Howard. There being no further business, on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May, the Board moved for adjournment at 11 :15 P.M. VOTED: 5 -0.