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HomeMy WebLinkAboutmin brd of selectmen 04192006 (:) r~ :~' l\i :[~ ['1 (" 1(' r , I' ". Present: , ,""I '''L'J if i- it I I .\ ,". ,'''., ,,~.," U c' E T T S 1 \"i f"'\ J ~~:" /.\ :lJ t" l;j :) Vice Chairman Bernard Dolan (acting as Chairman), Selectman David McCarter, Selectman Louis Amoruso and Selectman Michael McCue (arrived at 7: 1 Opm) Town Manager John D'Agostino Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 06 /'i,Pr; 27 /,;M II: 03 ( The Board of Selectmen's meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Motion: To enter into Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategies and return to open session at the conclusion (Amoruso - McCarter) 3-0 Passes Roll Call Vote: Amoruso, aye; Dolan, aye; McCarter, aye The Board returned to open session at the conclusion of the Executive Session at 7:43pm and began with the Pledge of Allegiance. ,--... Mr. Dolan noted that the vacancy on the Board of Registrar of Voters expires January 1, 2008. He noted that Mr. Andrews is very familiar to the Board. Mr. Amoruso asked Mr. Andrews what made him decide to apply. Mr. Andrews said that it has always interested him and the position is available. He noted that his computer skills may be of help to the Town Clerk at the polls on Election Day. Mr. McCue noted that Mr. Andrews does a lot for the town. He noted that Mr. Andrews is our volunteer webmaster and thanked him for his continued hard work. Motion: To appoint Lou Andrews to the Board of Registrar of Voters for the term ending January 1, 2008 (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes Chief Bellavance is recommending an increase of inspection fees from $25.00 to $50.00 to inspect homes for carbon monoxide detectors and smoke detectors. This is due to a new state law requiring carbon monoxide detectors in all residential dwellings, and the inspection of said detectors by the Fire Department. Mr. Dolan asked if a home is all electric and has no garage, why would they have to pay $50.00. Mr. McCarter said that he doesn't feel it is unreasonable to charge $50.00. Mr. Dolan said that after further consideration, he agrees as well. Mr. Amoruso said that there is a cost associated with going out to inspect the homes in personnel costs and fuel costs. Mr. McCue asked ,--... Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 1 . . r-- how long the average inspection takes and the Chief said that actual inspection takes approximately 20 minutes. It was noted that the fees go into the general fund. Motion: To adopt the schedule of inspection fees in the memo from Fire Chief Robert Bellavance dated March 17, 2006 (McCarter - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes Chief Bellavance said that we need to do something with the ladder truck. The Town Manager said that he has spoken with other towns and was told that they are not willing to take it because they don't want to have to put out money to certify it. Mr. McCarter asked if can still use it. Chief Bellavance said that we don't have faith that it will operate. It would be usable but it would be risky. Mr. Dolan asked what the last offer was for it and the Town Manager replied that it was $2,500. Mr. D'Agostino suggested re-bidding and give it to the highest bidder. Mr. Amoruso asked about selling it to a scrap metal place - we could probably get more for the parts. Mr. Amoruso asked what we would do if we parked it out in front of the DPW building and the Chief said that over time, weather would do harm to it. The Town Manager said that we should get it out to bid or call a scrap metal place. Motion: To authorize the Fire Chief to take whatever action he deems appropriate to dispose of the ladder truck (McCarter - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes ,--... ANNUAL: Mr. D'Agostino said that Article 1 is the town's operating budget. According to the Finance Committee, we need to reduce by approximately $950,000. He has sent a memo to department heads asking them to reduce their budgets to no more than a 3.9% increase. He provided the Board a memo to that effect. Next week, he hopes to have a detailed presentation on the financials. Mr. D'Agostino said that Article 2 is the School Department's budget. Article 3 provides the appropriation from Electric Department receipts for the Electric Department maintenance and plant operations. Motion: To Support Article 3 (McCarter - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes Mr. D'Agostino noted that Article 4 deals with the water enterprise account. Article 5 establishes the FY07 budget appropriations for the Wastewater Enterprise account. Mr. Amoruso asked if the potential rate increases are reflected in this year's budget and Mr. D'Agostino said that he is not sure. He will get a more definitive answer for the Board ,--... for the next meeting. Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 2 (' Article 6 establishes the FY07 budget appropriations for the Airport Enterprise account. Motion: To support Article 6 (Amoruso - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Mr. D'Agostino noted that Article 7 establishes the appropriation to pay for the expenses of educating Mansfield students who attend Southeastern Regional School. He will confirm if the figure in the article is finalized. Article 8 deals with the revolving account for the Building Department. Motion: To support Article 8 (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes Article 9 deals with the authorization of the Police Department's Revolving Firearms license and permit fees account. Motion: To support Article 9 (McCue - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes Article 10 will allow the town to purchase compost pins through the revolving home compost bin account. Mr. D'Agostino pointed out that this will an important component of the town's recycling program. Motion: To support Article 10 (McCue - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Article 11 is the consolidation of services article. Mr. McCue asked if this is enabling r consolidation and Mr. D'Agostino replied that it is. Motion : To support Article 11 (McCarter - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes Mr. McCue asked where the money would come from for a consultant and Mr. D'Agostino said hat it would come a reserve fund account. Article 12 provides funding for the Household Hazardous Waste Collection day. Mr. D'Agostino said funding for this is not in the Board of Health's line item. Mr. McCue asked why this is separate. Mr. Amoruso said that it gives the townspeople the opportunity to vote on it. Motion: To support Article 12 (McCarter - McCue) 4-0 Passes Article 13 is the road construction monies from the state. Mr. D'Agostino said that Town Meeting needs to vote to accept Motion: To support Article 13, exclusive of the number in front of us (McCue - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Articles 14, 15 & 16 give the Town Manager the authorization to sign into multi-year contracts for recycling collection and processing services, solid waste disposal services and trash collection services. Mr. McCarter would like the Town Manager to come back to the Board to tell them what he signed. r Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 3 r Motion: To support Articles 14, 15 & 16, subject to the vote at Town Meeting and to the numbers (Amoruso - McCue) 3-0-1 Passes (Mr. McCarter abstaining) Mr. D'Agostino said that Articles 17-25 are CIP articles and we will hold off on reviewing those until CIP offers their recommendations. Article 26 would give $500,000 for architectural fees and services for the renovationss, additions, and remodeling of Mansfield High School. Mr. D'Agostino said that this would be a bond authorization. Mr. Amoruso said that normally we do not vote on School Committee articles, but this is a little different because it is a bond authorization. Article 27 is the Innovative Spinal Technologies Tax Increment Financing article. The TIF Committee has agreed to an agreement and 1ST and the TIF Committee are scheduled to come in on May 10th. Article 28 is the Board of Health inter-municipal mutual aid agreement. It is similar in nature to Police and Fire mutual aid agreements. Motion: To support Article 29, subject to review of Town Counsel (Amoruso - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Mr. D'Agostino noted that he does not have information on Articles 29 & 30 yet, but will get information for the next meeting. ,--... Motion: To support Articles 29 & 30 Amoruso - no second Mr. Amoruso withdrew his motion. Mr. McCarter would like an explanation from the Town Engineer before voting on them. Article 31 involves a roadway and utility easement for Brown Ave & Brown Terrace Motion: To support Article 31 (McCue - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes Mr. D'Agostino noted that there is a public hearing scheduled on Article 32 next week. Article 33 is a general by-law change for the addressing of buildings and land. A public hearing is scheduled for May 3rd. This article is to formally establish a standard addressing system for public safety and emergency response. It is anticipated that the majority of the present numbering will be the same. Mr. Amoruso noted that this could create a lot of confusion. Article 34 is a zoning by-law change for site plan review. Mr. D'Agostino said that the Planning Board thinks this is a good warrant article and it will have a public hearing by the Planning Board. Mr. D'Agostino said that he is going to skip Article 35 for now. r. Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 4 r Article 36 would establish a commuter parking enterprise fund. While parking authorities are permissible, Town Counsel and the Town Manager researched it, and this enterprise fund would keep the licensing process with the Board, and the funds collected will go into an enterprise fund to be used to expand commuter parking, create an automated collection system, etc. Mr. McCarter noted that the Town Meeting voters will need to vote the enterprise fund yearly the way they do for water and wastewater. Motion: To support Article 36 (McCarter - Amoruso) Mr. McCue said that when the parking fee was raised, it helped pay for a detail officer- if an enterprise account is created, can we still use it for a detail officer. Mr. D'Agostino said that he believes that the money could be used if it related to the aspect of commuter parking. Mr. McCue asked who would the final authority be for and Mr. D'Agostino said that it would be the voters of Town Meeting. Mr. McCarter said that he is willing to try it. Vote: 4-0 Passes Mr. D'Agostino noted that Article 37 was withdrawn by the Board. Articles 38, 39 & 40 are road acceptances and the Board has scheduled public hearings next week on the roads. Article 41 is a citizen's petition and deals with amending the zoning bylaws to allow for age-restricted housing. Planning has held hearings on Articles 41, 42 & 43 (all citizens ,--... petitions), but has not yet voted on them. ,"-'" Article 44 involves a Billings Street road discontinuance. The hearing was scheduled for next week, but will be continued to May 3rd, Article 45 would instruct the Board to petition the Legislature to grant Cork's Fine Wine & Liquors an all alcohol beverages package store license. Mr. McCarter wanted to know when we will find out when the next time will be before we can revisit the number of licenses. Mr. D'Agostino replied that our license numbers are based on the federal census, and that will take place in 2010. SPECIAL: Mr. D'Agostino said that we do not yet know the funding sources yet for Article 1. It is bigger than in previous years, but we had a shortfall. We do not have a figure yet for Article 2. Article 3 is requesting money in the amount of $500,000 to defray the expenses of the anticipated Special Education Tuition deficit for the Mansfield Public Schools. Mr. McCarter asked where the money will come from and Mr. D'Agostino said that he does not know. Mr. Amoruso suggested asking for clarification. Mr. McCue said that he is curious as to where the money is going to come from as well. Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 5 ,--... Article 4 would allow the Town to spend the remaining Chapter 90 money from FY06 Motion : To support Article 4 (Amoruso - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Article 5 would enable the purchase of a digital identification system for employee ID cards. The Board questioned the cost and need of such a system. Mr. D'Agostino suggested asking the Chief to come in and talk about this system. Mr. Dolan suggested having Mike Ellsworth come in as well. Mr. D'Agostino said that Lee will come in to talk about Article 6. Article 7 authorizes the Public Works Department - Highway Division to purchase a 10- wheel dump truck for the same price as a 6-wheel truck, which was what the vote was at last year's Annual. Mr. McCue said that it is re-definition and Mr. D'Agostino replied that it was. Motion: To support Article 7, not to exceed $140,700 (McCue - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Article 8 is on the Special because we forgot to include the Mansfield Green for last year. Mr. McCarter asked if there is an intention to get a sub-contractor to run the Mansfield Green. Mr. McCarter has concerns that the senior work write-off jobs could be taken away. Mr. D'Agostino said that Miller recycling will haul away cardboard and no sub-contractor will be used. r Motion: To support Article 8 (Amoruso - McCarter) 4-0 Passes Articles 9 & 10 involve copier leases for Police and Town Hall. Motion: To support Articles 9 & 10 (McCarter - McCue) 4-0 Passes Board members asked why there are two leases. Mr. D'Agostino said there are different companies - the Police Department requires different needs/uses for their copier services than Town Hall. Board members questioned why Mansfield is being gifted land in Foxboro, as stated in Article 11. Mr. D'Agostino said that he would get more information on this article. Article 12 deals with our ability to take by eminent domain a portion of land by Route106 for the reconstruction of the Route 106 railroad underpass. It's a small piece on Cleveland Twist site. Motion: To support Article 12 (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes Article 13 involves the acceptance of a parcel of land. Mr. D'Agostino noted that Parcel A is going to become a portion of Bird Road. The existing roadway itself is built over this privately held land and the developer of Marydee Lane agreed to convey this land ,--... to the town upon recording of the residential compound plan. In addition, the sight Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 6 r distance easement is to allow for the trimming of trees and shrubs on an uphill curve in Bird Road to maintain adequate sight distance. The drainage easement is to accommodate existing stormwater drainage to cross under Bird Road from one side to the other. Mr. Dolan asked for an explanation from Shaun Burke or John Sullivan. Mr. D'Agostino noted that Article 14 involves the 60 year lease at the Airport. He added that Town Counsel is working on this article. Article 15 would allow the Town to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure Motion: To support Article 15 (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes Article 16 would amend the home rule charter and two members of the School Committee as voting members of the Capital Improvement Program Committee. Mr. McCarter said that the CIP members voted unanimously to support this article. Board members asked Mr. D'Agostino to check with Town Counsel as to the timeliness of holding a public hearing before Town Meeting. . Warrant No. 43 in the amount of $2,457,108.45 (Eleanor's payroll check # is 351968) r Motion: To approve (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes . Regular Session Minutes of April 12, 2006 Selectmen's Meeting Motion: To approve (McCue - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes . Regular Session Minutes of March 30, 2006 Selectmen's Meeting Motion: To approve (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes . Change of Manager transaction of Bertucci's Brick Oven Ristorante's All Alcohol Common Victualler License Board approved at a prior meeting, the ABCC has now approved and Board must vote to issue license. The manager, Greg Roman, is on vacation but will be invited in as soon as possible to introduce himself to the Board. Motion: To sign (Amoruso - McCue) 4-0 Passes . Hackney Driver License Application for Michael Martin (all documentation is in order and the Town Manager is recommending approval) Motion: To approve r (McCarter - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 7 ~ . Letter from the Office of Town Counsel regarding a conflict of interest inquiry from David Leary of the Recreation Commission. . Disclosure forms from David Leary relative to his participation in the N.E. Rage Football team. Motion: To have Chairman sign disclosure forms (McCarter - Amoruso) 4-0 Passes . Memo from the Town Manager regarding the TIF Committee's recommendation for Innovative Spinal Technologies. . MMA Action Alert regarding the House Ways & Means budget and the end of the lottery diversion. . Memo from Water Operations Manager Kurt Gaffney relative to the Branch Street utility project and notification of road closings. . Notice of the Rails to Trails cleanup on Saturday, April 22nd at 1 0:00am (with a rain date of April 29th). Meet at East Street or Fruit Street entrances. Bring your gloves, rakes, etc. Water and bags are supplied. For more info, call the Parks & Recreation Office at 508-851-6458. r Mr. D'Agostino reported the following: We have a balance of $53,700 in the Deutsche Bank account available for disbursement. We have talked about expending money for the community center. He has been working of a draft policy for fund distribution which establishes a priority for funding. The organization must be a Mansfield-based organization and funds shall be used on a priority basis to supplement public projects for which public funding is not readily available. We need to establish a time frame for distribution - the Board may want a screening committee to review and present to Board. We will require a funding request form to be filled out. He asked for ideas from the Board. Mr. McCue asked about the organization exclusively services Mansfield residents. Board members discussed the draft criteria. Mr. McCarter suggested possible criteria that the organizations would be non-profit status. Mr. Amoruso noted that Mr. D'Agostino does not have an easy task. A ribbon cutting ceremony for Samsonite is scheduled for Thursday, June 22 at 12:00pm. Governor Romney will be in attendance along with Tom Korbas, President of Samsonite. The same day, the Town will host a Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce r' meeting at the Holiday Inn at 7:30am to discuss economic development initiatives in the Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 8 r' region and how successful Mansfield has been at the use of incentives in attracting key industries, like 1ST, Samsonite, Spherics, etc. Mr. McCarter: He asked about the releasing of old executive session minutes. Mr. D'Agostino reported that he went through the questionable ones and they will be ready (some will have portions redacted) for next week's meeting for signature. Mr. McCue: He will not be running for State Representative and will continue to serve on the Board of Selectmen. Motion: To adjourn at 9:32pm (McCarter) 4-0 Passes r- Signature of Clerk ~/ 2~ 2~~o Date of Approval r-- Board of Selectmen Minutes of April 19, 2006 9