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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-25-1979BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A APRIL 25, 1979 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Warrant Minutes of April 18, 1979 April 22, 1979 Clerk's Folder 7:40 p.m. - Margo Jellinek= to discuss a formula that she has for rebates, that won't cost the Town any money. 8:00 p.m. - N.E. Telephone Co. Hearing Francis Brown 8:15 P.M. - MBC- Bob Saquet- DPW Garage & Storage Discussion on Article 3 - Second Special- REBATE Town Manager's Report Award cable pulling bid Board Reports Pending Items Traffic Lights at Franklin F, 106 Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Blvd. Job Classification Back Bay Brook Phase 3 Water Rates Foxboro Mall (Traffic Pattern) Sanitary Landfill Oak St. Culver Railroad station parking BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 1979 Present: Selectmen Robert M. DeLong, Frank Colella, Lyman C. Avery, Norman Mahana and Antonino Caponigro, Jr. Town Manager William P. Metropulos. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The weekly warrant in the amount of $356,006.27 was read, this was approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. The minutes of April 18, 1979 were noted. Selectman Avery noted that a correc- tion should be made on page 3, third paragraph from the bottom, the word "ac- countants " should read "auditors ". The minutes were approved on a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 4- 0- 1- (Selectman DeLong abstained since he was absent for the meeting) In reading the minutes Selectmen Delong questioned what the light department said about needing an air - conditioner for the computer room plus other changes that will be needed such as extending the walls to the ceiling and replacing the rug for a tile floor. Selectman DeLong said that he would like to have the people they bought the computer from,in to meet with them before anything is done, because this is one of the things that was discussed prior to purchas- ing the computer whether "extras" would be needed and they were told "no ". Selectman Delong made a motion to have the people we purchased the computer from to come and meet with the Selectmen to disuss this, seconded by Selectman Colella, Voted 5 -0. The minutes of April 22, were noted. The minutes were approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0 -1 (Selectman Colella abstained because he was not present for this meeting.) At the meeting of April 22, an article was voted to be inserted in the second Special regarding a change in the zoning at the intersection of Short and Fruit Streets, however, the required public hearing was not held on this petition and cannot be acted on. A motion was made by Selectman Mahana that this article be withdrawn on the recommendation of the Town Manager due to the fact that the proper public hear- ing was not held, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5-0. Clerk's Folder A Junk Dealer's license was noted for Joseph DiRienzo, 380 School Street. This was approved on a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman * Colella. Voted 5 -0. An application for an Auctioneer's License was noted for A. Terenzi, 81 Chilson Ave. This was approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. A 1 -Day Common Victualer's license was noted. This is for the Dog Show to be held on the South Common = Saturday, May 5. License approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 2 Margo Jellinek, West St., met with the Selectmen to explain a way the rebates can be handled without costing the Town any money. She said that the checks could be picked up at the Town Hall, and the people who have moved out of Town could have their names advertised in the local papers that this money is at the Town Hall waiting for them to pick it up. Mrs. Jellinek also said that the Town Clerk and Pete Saunders from the Board of Assessors should be very happy to donate their time free of charge to correct this error. Correspondence The 1979 Annual Meeting of the Mass. Municipal Wholesale Electric Co. will be held on Thursday, May 31, 10:00 a.m. at the Sheraton -Tara Hotel in Framingham, Ma. A report from the police department was noted with one disturbance during the week. Selectman Caponigro wanted to know the purpose of these reports every week. Selectman De Long said that he is the one who requested them and he still wants to be able to keep abreast of the problems.,if any, in the local establish- ments. Two applications for sewer hook -ups were noted from CC &F. This is for two new buildings that they are building one on Hampshire Rd. and Middlesex Rd. , Selectman Delong moved that the two permits be approved with the understanding that they be deducted from their allotment, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 5 -0. A letter was noted from the MBTA advising us that their letter of April 5, which said that the 25 -cent rapid transit pass will no longer be included in the unlimited monthly pass free of charge as of May 1, 1979 has been extended until July 1, 1979. A letter from the FinCom to the Board of Health was noted on bills representing engineering services . The Town Manager noted that he has discussed this with the FinCom since this letter was written . A list of events planned by the Recreation Commission was noted for the coming months. A:Sewer application was noted for the new motel being built in the CC &F indus- trial park, approval for this has already been given. A letter was noted from Cynthia Seifert asking permission for the Citizens Scholarship Foundation to conduct their toll booths on May 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the highway garage, route 106 and 51 South Main St. This was approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. A letter was noted from Robert S. Mangiaratti, informing the Selectmen of his intention to resign from the Planning Board immediately after the conclusion of the Annual Town Meeting. -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 1979 ( Page 3 A letter was noted from Senator McCarthy's office regarding a meeting to be held at the Middleborough High School on the Tax Cap Legislation. Senator McCarthy's office was notified that we would like to be contacted when this meeting is to be held. A notice from the Comm. of Mass, Outdoor Advertising Division was noted re- garding the renewal of a permit for a sign that the Cleveland Twist Drill Co. has at the corner of Chauncy and Winthrop Streets. This was checked out with the building and zoning inspector and he noted that it meets all the require- ments. Selectman Caponigro moved that this be approved, seconded by Selectman * Mahana. Voted 5-0. Correspondence was noted from McCarthy Municipal Leasing Co. regarding the leasing of equipment for municipalities. The Town Manager commented that he has looked into this and one town that he has been in contact with has had this arrangement for about 4 to 5 months, but it still is not enough time to do a cost comparison. N.E. Telephone Co. A petition from the N.E. Telephone Co. to install a pole at 10 Thornton Street was noted. Clerk Mahana read the petition from the Telephone Co. Chairman Avery declared the hearing opened and noted that Francis Brown, representative of the Telephone Co. could not make the hearing. Chairman Avery asked if there was anyone present in the audience who was either for or against this petition. Steve Reynolds of 10 Thornton St. came forward, the only abutter, and the person who requested this pole. Mr. Reynolds noted that in the notice that he received it said the pole would be placed "approximately 100 feet north of Reservoir St." and he wanted to make sure that it was placed "exactly 100 feet" because he did the measuring and a couple of feet either way would place the pole infront of his picture window. Chairman Avery asked if there was any other comments he wanted to make or anyone else in the audience, hearing none, Chairman Avery declared the hearing closed. A motion was made by Selectman Colella that the pole be installed and that it be "exactly 100 feet north of Reservoir St." seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. Correspondence was noted from SRPEDD which was handed over to Selectman Caponigro to digest, Selectman Caponigro noted that he will have a report on this for next week's meeting. A memo was noted from Civil Defense on the status of the Rescue- Truck. The Rescue Truck has been taken out of service at the Fire Department and returned to the Civil Defense Agency. Bob Buttons, Civil Defense Director contacted the Southeastern Regional School and they have agreed to upgrade the vehicle at no cost to the Town. Mr. Buttons would like to have the registration changed from the Fire Department to the Civil Defense Agency and have the truck parked at the Town Hall to be used when needed, the vehicle would be checked weekly and main - tained' "by the Civil Defense members. The only cost to the Town would be gas and oil. Selectman Caponigro moved that the request be approved subject to the Town Manager's decision. Selectman DeLong noted that he is opposed to the motion all BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 4 because he does not feel there is enough information, he would like to know what the truck had been used for and what the Civil Defense intends to use it for , also a list of the complete parts installed. Selectman Caponigro with- drew his motion. Municipal Building Committee Bob Saquet, discussed the reroofing of the Middle School. Mr. Saquet noted that the Town Counsel, School Committee and MBC feels that this should be handled by the MBC and the funding left uD to the Finance Committee. Mr. Saquet noted that the MBC will make the motion on the Town Meeting floor. Storage and Maintenance Building - Mr. Saquet noted that a meeting was held with the School Department and Thom Bonome and that the School agrees to store their vehicles with the Town also to be included will be Parks /Commons, so one central building will serve all the needs. Mr. Saquet noted that he has a meeting with an architect tomorrow and will discuss with him all the various inputs received from the departments involved. Mr. Saquet noted that the needs seems to be a building to house indoor, all of the Town's vehicles, approximately 50 vehicles, and the reasoning is that because of the expense of these vehicles they will last longer if kept out of the weather. The maintenance area will also be increased so that the mechanics will have a larger area to work in . The cost of the pro- ject is estimated at $200,000 to $300,000, also involved will be fencing, lighting, and the design of the building with proper exits. Mr. Saquet noted that he hopes to have all the information by next week. The DPW project is currently listed as a Capitol Improvements project. However, Mr. Saquet noted that the FinCom may look differently on it if a bond could be floated to included the school roof and maintenance building. Selectman Delong noted that for the life of him he cannot believe that they want to build a building to house 50 vehicles and does not see why a truck has to be left inside every night, also he cannot believe that they want to build a build- ing that big for that amount of money. Mr. Saquet noted that the present build- ing will be incorporated either by adding onto it or building in the same area. Selectman Avery noted that he does not see that much damage done to the vehicles by the weather,l:he can see damage being caused by vandalism and feels that a fence would suffice. Selectman Mahana would like to see an area for flammable materials and possibly a hydraulic lift . Mr. Saquet noted that he wants an article in the warrant for the Town - Meeting and then the mechanics of it can be discussed then. Selectman Delong noted that he will find it hard to support such an article without all the necessary information because as a Selectman he has the responsibility to fullfill and carry out the duties of the office ac- cording to what the townspeople feel. Mr. Saquet notedthat with the article they will at least have a chance to discuss it. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Delong that the warrant for the third Special Town Meeting to be held Monday, May 14, 1979 at * 8:00 p.m. be opened. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Delong asked if it would be wiser to push this off a little bit to have more information from the architect. Bob Saquet noted that the MBC will not have the total design of the building by Town Meeting time but once the needs are established, the Town Meeting can,if they want to,vote for the money QE BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the.Meeting April 25, 1979 Pages to authorize the project. The money would not be spent until the whole project is down in black and white. Selectman Caponigro then made a motion that an article be placed in the third Special Town Meeting to be held, May 14, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. to see if the Town wants to appropriate monies or float a bond for a storage, maintenace garage to house vehicles for the DPW, School and other Town departments, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Caponigro made a motion to close the warrant for the third Special Town Meeting to be held on May 14, 1979 at 8:00 p.m., seconded by Selectman Colella -. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Caponigro questioned Mr. Saquet on the status of the high school roof and Mr. Saquet noted that $20,000 is still being held as final payment, there have been no problems this year with leaks. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager noted that he attended the third session of the Governor's CAP session which dealt with getting more out of the public safety dollar. The main item to come out was that proper training of police and fire personnel could minimize additional personnel. All personnel should be trained in all aspects of police and fire work, therefore, eliminating the need for "specialists ". Another recommendation was the use of "civilian" personnel in such areas as dispatching and clerical work. Performance standards should be established, five year planning programs should be developed. Combined departments is being considered by an increased number of municipalities, fire personnel are used in the housing inspection and code enforcement in other states. Regionalization consolidation, and centralization is effective in purchasing, personnel, contracts, dispatching , fire prevention, inspections and other services. The last of the seminars is on Thursday, May 3 at the Sheraton in Lexington and the topic will be "Making Public Works More Effective." The Town Manager noted that tomorrow he is attending a Mass. Manager's Association meeting in Millbury to discuss the Equal Employment Opportunity Act and the need for affirmative action, also a discussion on the State Ethics Law which covers Conflict Of Interest, Financial Disclosure and will include the extension of these laws to the municipal level. The Town Manager noted that Friday, April 27, he will be attending a meeting in Fall River on Civil Defense procedures and preparation for a simulated hurricane to be staged in June. The Town Manager noted that he has been informed by Jim Hall that the DPU report will be ready, Monday, and it will need the signatures of three of the Selectmen. Regarding the MDC septage facility in Walpole, the FinCom questioned who is using the facility. Of the nine firms licensed in the Town to use it, a telephone call to all of them informed us that seven of the firms utilize it. Three quotes were received by Jim Hall to pull large cables needed in the West and School street areas for the 1 -495 construction. Selectman Delong made a -5- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 1979 ( Page 6 motion that Power Line Constructors of Reading, Mass. be awarded the bid at the low price of $6478. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5-0. (The two other bids received were in the area of $15,000. each) The bid for Sodium Hexametaphosphate for the Water Department was noted. Only one quote was received on this from, Ti- Sales, Inc. of Sudbury, Ma. at $40.30 in 2000 lb. lots, of 100 lb. bags . However, the Town Manager notes that this can be purchased from E.F. King & Co. through the State Purchasing Sytem at a price of $34.70 delivered to destination . The Town Manager is recommending that we purchase it from them at a savings of $1200. Article 3 of the Second Special Town Meeting for Wednesday, May 9, was discussed. This article refers to the tax error and the question as to whether it can be refunded. The Town Manager had a work sheet figured on what it would cost the Town to do this. The figures the Town Manager had were based on one person doing the work involving the Assessor's office and Treasurer's office, also it was estimated that it would take about 10 months to complete the work with an esti- mated figure of $10,000 to $12,000. The work could be completed in a shorter time with more help but then the cost would increase. .4 Board Reports Selectman Delong noted that Operation Friendship wants to be put on the Select- men's Agenda for August 1, 1979• Selectman Colella noted that he had a call that the lights went out at the Tennis Courts at 10:00 p.m. and that he would like to see them stay on until 11:00 p.m. The Board then discussed having meters put on the poles so that the groups using the courts would be responsible for paying them. Selectman Delong made a motion that meters be put on poles at Memorial Park, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 3 -2 (Selectman Colella and Caponigro opposed.) Selectman Caponigro discussed the Honor Roll in West Mansfield and noted that the person who was going to do the brick work cannot do it. Selectman Caponigro noted that he will try and find a volunteer or get prices on the cost of the work. He noted that he will report back next week on what he has found out. Selectman Avery questioned what the status was on the Honor Roll at the South Common, and said that it would be nice to have it completed by Memorial Day. The Town Manager will look into this. Selectman Mahana noted that last year during the "blizzard" some homeowners sus- tained damage to their property and wanted to know if there is an article in this town meeting to raise monies to pay the claims and was told that there is. Select- man Mahana also asked how Joan Cutillo was doing and the Town Manager noted that she is improving and will be back for a couple of hours next week. Selectman ^ Mahana moved that flowers be sent to Joan from the Board, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. The meeting continued with the Selectmen and the Town Manager reviewing the budget and discussing salaries in order to meet the 4% CAP. BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT COMMISSIONERS. Minutes of the Meeting April 25, 1979 Page 7 Personnel salaries were discussed and Selectman Delong moved on a 6% increase across the board on non -union employees, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 3 -2 (Selectman Colella and Mahana opposed, they are in favor of depart- ment heads receiving only a 3% increase because he feels that the spread be- tween department heads and those that work under them is far toogreat.) Discussed also was the request of Joan Cutillo for an assistant Town Treasurer, this was not approved by the Selectmen at this meeting. Selectman Delong noted that he wanted to amend his motion on the 6% increase across the board to include that this does not include the Town Clerk, Town Accountant and Town Engineer, because they will receive this 6% increase as of their anniversary date. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. A motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 5-0 at 10:15 p.m. -7-