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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-17-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A September 17, 1980 1. 7:00 P.M. Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Call to Order 3. Minutes of September 10, 1980 4. Warrants (#29 School Payroll, Sept. 11, 1980 - $211,857.10) 5. Correspondence 6. Clerk's Folder and Juror Selection 7. 7:50 P.M. Representatives of the Friends of Mansfield Library RE: "Mansfield Reading is Fun Week" Proclamation 8. 7:55 P.M. Anthony Fiore - RE: CATV appointment 9. 8:00 P.M. Depot Lounge - Public Hearing - 10. 8:30 P.M. ABC Bus Lines - RE: License amendment 11. 8:40 P.M. Vincent Forte - RE: Appointment to FINCOM 12. Old Business 1. Special Town Meeting 2. Town Manager's Report 13. New Business 1. Town Manager's Report 14. Adjournment NEXT WEEK: Community Development Grants Hearing BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1980 Meeting opened for correspondence review at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: Chairman Norman Mahana, Selectmen DeLong, May, Levine, Avery, Town Manager W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. The following four jurors were chosen: New Bedford Karen Farris, 175 Tremont St Ann Bruno, 51 S. Main St. Call to Order at 7:30 P.M. Fall River John Lishman, 9 Davis St. Louis Albrecht, 30 Draper Ave. Chairman Mahana asked that Town Manager check into reports of dumping of tires at the Sanitary Landfill, and illegal dumping by Bristol Arms contractor. Minutes of September 10, 1980 - Selectman Avery noted that on Page 5, last paragraph, the motion was made by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Levine. Minutes of September 10 approved on a motion by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman * May with correction noted. VOTED: 5 -0. Warrants September 11, School Payroll, #29 for $211,857.10 approved on a motion by * Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED: 4 -1 with Selectman Levine abstaining. #30 Town Payroll for $418,509.40 approved on a motion by Selectman Avery, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 4 -1 with Selectman May abstaining. Letter from Recreation Commission relative to the health problems created by the dust conditions of the Memorial Park football field. Requests permission to water football field twice prior to each home game. Because this represents a definite health hazard, permission was granted on a motion by Selectman Avery, * seconded by Selectman May, voted: 5 -0. Letter from State Community Antenna Television Commission relative to Black Hawk Cable Communications Corp.'s application. Letter from Municipal Building Committee requesting to meet with the Board October 1, for a joint appointment. Placed on Agenda for October 1 at 8:20 p.m. Copy of letter from GATRA to Barry Locke, MBTA Chairman relative to the elimination of ticket agents in Mansfield and Attleboro. Notice from SRPEDD of an all day workshop on "Economic Development in the 801s" to be held on November 8 at Southeastern Mass. University in Dartmouth. Letter from GATRA enclosing SRPEDD memorandum listing possible transit programs for Mansfield area. Copy of letter from GATRA to Barry Locke of MBTA xaquesting a written mmi8mAt BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1980 page 2 for the termination date of commuter rail service to December 31, 1980. Letter from the Norton Conservation Commission enclosing Order of Conditions for the proposed Mansfield Sewerage Treatment Facility. Chairman Mahana asked Town Manager if there were any new conditions from the first hearing held. Town Manager replied there was one relative to siltation control which he does not agree with, but which is a minor concern compared to the length of time it took to hand down a decision. Letter from Conservation Commission enclosing Order of Conditions for the installation and maintenance of the Mansfield Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant's sewer interceptor line and outfall pipe. Letter from Daniel T. Blake, Attorney with notification that he will represent Mansfield Cablevision during the licensing process. DPW Highway request for services 828 - 9/12/80. Notice from DEQU relative to designating a community hazardous waste coordinator. Copy of the vote passed by the Emergency Finance Board on September 19, 1980, relative to the funding of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. S. E. Regional "Notes ". New England River Basins Commission "Waterfacts ". Special Publication "The Energy Link" from Lt. Governor Tom 0 "neill. Federal/State "Update ". JayCee's Newsletter for September. New England River Basins Commission notice of quarterly meeting and Press Release. Clerk's Folder Application for license for public entertainment for pool table at Mansfield House. Motion to grant by Selectman May if it is a renewal application, seconded by * Selectman Avery. VOTED: 5 -0. Kowzicks Diner application for pinball machine. Selectman DeLong requests that applicant come before Board to answer any possible questions. Reminder that American Paper public hearing for underground storage tanks to be held October 1. At 7:50 P.M. Maryellen Toscano and Mary Hourigan, representing the Friends of the Mansfield Library came before Board to request that the week of October 6 be proclaimed "Mansfield Reading is Fun" week. Proclamations were presented to the Board to be signed which will be presented to each of the Schools, and which will BOARD OF SELFCTM19N MINUTES OF THE MERTING SEPTV03ER 17, 1980 ( page 3 be reproduced in bookmark form for the children. Approximately 5,000 books have been purchased and will be available at the Town Hall during the week of October 6 during which time the children will tour the Town Hall building and Police Station. The bus transportation for the tour and the books were paid for by donations from the JayCee's and local industry. Moved by Selectman May, seconded by Selectman Avery to approve request. VOTED: 5 -0. 7 :55 CATV Appointment Anthony N. Fiore, Jr. of Leonard 'Circle was interviewed by the Board for the Cable T. V. Advisory Committee vacancy. Chairman Mahana asked him for some background information. Mr. Fiore has been a practicing electrical engineer and is now an attorney. After answering several Board questions, he was appointed to the CATV committee on a motion by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Avery. VOTED: 5 -0. 8:05 Depot Lounge Public Hearing Clerk -May opened the hearing by reading the legal notice for application made to transfer liquor license to Patrick O'Donnell of Foxboro. Chairman Mahana asked if there were anyone present wishing to speak either for or against. Hearing no comments, the Board proceeded to interview Mr. O'Donnell. Mr. Mahana asked if food was going to be served. Mr. O'Donnell answered that luncheons are being served now, and remodeling is being done in order to open the dining room for dinner service until 9 p.m. Mr. O'Donnell explained his intention is to draw a family clientel by offering inexpensive dinner fare. According to the liquor license, the sale of alcoholic beverages is permissable until 1:00 a.m., however, Mr. O'Donnell has requested last call at 12 :45 a.m. Selectman DeLong asked about applicants employment history and background. Mr. O'Donnell noted he is a graduate of Foxboro High School, 1968, thereafter entering the field of harness racing until 1974. At that time he was employed by R. Elliot in the painting business, he then took over the business himself and has been operating it ever since. He offered a list of contractors for whom he worked as references, Mordini Real Estate, Richard Elliott, Alex Spier, all of Foxboro. Mr. O'Donnell noted that his employees were all very well known to him and were personal acquaintances. It was pointed out to Mr. O'Donnell that the police log shows many Depot complaints through the years, especially relating to noise and abusive language. Mr. Mahana stated that if this should continue, the Board would take steps to revoke license. Mr. O'Donnell assured the Board of his intent to operate a respectable business and offered to speak with area residents about his intent and any complaints they might have in order to establish a rapport with them. Selectman DeLong agreed that was a good idea, however, moved to postpone action until references can be * contacted, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED: 5 -0. Hearing closed. ABC Bus Lines - Charles Barghmian and William Donnelly were present to request an ( amendment to license issued recently to them to carry passengers for hire over roads in Mansfield. They presented a route map and their proposal to pick -up passengers in the downtown area for transport to Boston. In answer to a question from Chairman Mahana, Mr. Bargahmian stated the originating points are Attleboro and Providence, with a loo:i to be made through the downtown Mansfield area, then BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1980 Page 4 continuing into Boston, stopping at South Station and Trailways terminal, possibly at Kneeland St. if necessary. Selectman Avery suggested that stops in Mansfield be designated to avoid stopping too many times in the downtown area to avoid traffic congestion. Mr. Bargahmian noted he will be able to operate as many buses as necessary. He has discussed the planned route and proposed rates in further detail with Town Manager. Joanne Wood, after being recognized by the Chairman, asked when service is estimated to begin and where schedules would be available. He answered they would hope for DPU approval in five or 6 weeks and that schedules would be left conveniently throughout the town in local stores and establishments. Selectman Levine moved to approve' the amendment to license as outlined in the application with stops to be determined at a later date, seconded by Selectman Avery, * VOTED: 5 -0. 9:00p.m. Vincent Forte - Interview for FinCom vacancy On the recommendation of the Finance Committee Mr. Forte of Willow Street, was asked to appear before the Board to introduce himself in anticipation of a joint appointment to the Finance Committee. Mr. Forte explained that he moved to Mansfield from Washington, D.C. in January of 1976. He has children in the school system and has become interested in serving on a Board. Because of his accounting background, the Finance Committee appeals to him. Mr. Forte met and was interviewed by the Finance Committee last Monday. He was thanked by Chairman Mahana for coming before the Board and would be contacted at a later date. Old Business Special Town Meeting- Town Manager reported he met with the Finance Committee to review warrant for the Special. All articles were discussed with the exception of the library articles. FinCom will meet with Library Trustees for those. The FinCom was in favor of all the Articles as presented with the exception of the World War II Scholarship rewording (Article #13). Town Manager reported that if Article monies are taken from available free cash of $380,000, the tax rate will not be affected. Selectman DeLong moved to recommend Town Meeting take monies from available free cash as certified on July 1, seconded by Selectman Levine. VOTED: 5 -0. Town Manager's Report Mr. Maurer reported he filed application for energy audit program for Town Hall building, both fire stations, the library, and DPW garage. Not many applications were received, therefore, we have a good chance for funding. CDM estimates the cost of audit to be at $18,000. This is a 100//6 grant; decision on grant to be made within six weeks. Garden St. - Torn Manager spoke to abuttors of property. Mrs. Benson is not interested in that section of Garden St. on which we have received an offer. Peter Saunders and Diner are interested, but will deal with Bruce Wood, after he purchases from Town. The parcel is shorn in survey as containing 77,083 square feet. The offer received is for $1.25 per square foot which amounts to a little less than the $10,000 appraisal figure. Selectman DeLong suggests obtaining a written refusal from Kowsick's Diner. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING SEPTEMBER 17, 1980 Page 5 Jacob Williams Will - Town Manager met with Mr. Gorman of School Dept.; P. Bradner, Librarian; and Joan Cutillo, Treasurer. Four options will be submitted to Torn Counsel that might be acceptable. Town Manager reported that next week a public hearing will be held on the Community Development Grant application for the Council on Aging Drop -in- Center and Downtown Improvements. Camp, Dresser, and McKee will be in next week for final recommendations on the landfill study. A public hearing will be held towards the end of October. The three alternatives are the Norton site of new WWTP, existing treatment plant, and Maple Street site. Chairman Mahana asked Town Manager which one he would recommend and Town Manager replied the new treatment plant site. Chairman Mahana stated he would eliminate the site proposed for private property. Azalea Road - public auction held, one bidder was present, Mr. Padelford of 26 Azalea Road, who offered the minimum bid of $800. Christmas Tree Lights - Ordered from lowest bidder, Holiday Supply of Weymouth for $2,492.92, almost $1,000 less than next bidder. Chairman Mihana suggests ordering more with the balance. New Business Town Manager reported of meeting with Mr. Hartnet from State DPW in Taunton who asks that Town look into possibility of opening the soon to be completed Rte. 495 onto South Main St. Fire Chief, Police Chief, Town Engineer, and Tom Bonome were also in attendance and expressed a negative reaction. No decision has been reached. Selectman Levine asked how many of the companies in C.C.F. have dug their own wells. Town Manager replied Codex and Datel have each dug one well. Town Manager was asked to check on the establishment of a Charter Review Committee and also whether the downtown traffic pattern was voted permanently. Selectman Avery asked that the CATV licensing deadline be checked and also that the committee be made aware of the Town's position on Cable T.V. Selectman Avery also commented that Henley - Lundgren had not as yet removed the bump on Fruit St. as promised, and Town Manager explained they will do so before they are finished. Chairman Mdhana passed out material and information he received from the Proposition 22 meeting which he attended in Norton and discussed some of the points with Board. Chairman Mahana also asked that Town Manager check on the status of the JayCee Christmas Lights inventory, the water wheel proposal discussed with MMWEC and J. Hall, and the bids on South Common railings. He also asked for the Industrial and commercial percentage of our total electric light sales. Relative to Chairman Mahana's question on the status of delayed lights at 106 and North Main St., Town Manager reported we will have to ask for new proposals, since the request we made left room for misinterpretation by the engineering firms as to what we want. There being no further business, Selectman Avery moved for adjournment, seconded by Selectman May. VOTED: 5 -0.