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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-18-1976B O A R D OF S E L E C T M E N A G E N D A February 18, 1976 • 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Previous Meeting Clerk's Folder (Patricia Grant's application -taken under advisement) Correspondence • 8:00 p.m. John Gross - Cancelled • 8:30 p.m. Joint Meeting re Bathhouse Municipal Building Committee Selectmen Recreatnn Commission Board of Health • Tovm Manager's Report • Budget review Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 Present: Selectmen DeLong, Colella, Caponigro, Levine, and Titus; Town Manager Dennis A. Hannon Selectman DeLong moved that the weekly treasurer warrant in the amount of $147,748.94 be approved. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. Selectman Colella moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be accepted as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. The Board discussed the application from the previous week of Patricia Grant for 30,000 gallons gasoline storage at 30 wood Avenue. After discussion, Selectman DeLong moved that the permit be granted. Seconded by,Selectman Colella. Voted 3 -2, with Selectman Levine and Titus opposed. Selectman Levine said that he would like to see a complete plan on this, and Select- man Titus stated that he was opposed to the location for a gas station. Correspondence was read. From Attleboro's Mayor Macomber, letter regarding a local transit authority. This was discussed by the Board, and it was de- cided that since Mansfield would get little benefit from this, the position of the Town would remain the same: "not interested at this time ". Letter from the Board of Assessors requesting a joint meeting to fill the vacancy on that Board. The Selectmen set the date for the joint meeting as March 3, 1976, at 8 p.m. Notice of a decision from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding the Old Country Store, Incorporated. From Karl D. Clemmey, application for the following boards: Board of Assessors, Industrial Development Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. From SRPEDD, status report on transportation planning, which will be forwarded to the Planning Director. A request was received from an organization called Fair Share, Inc., to can- vass the town. This was discussed by the Board, and it was decided that a representative of that company should be asked to come in and explain the organization and the purpose of the canvassing. Reply from Senator Robert McCarthy regarding the Mansfield Board's letter to him on anti - bottle legislation. Senator McCarthy said that he would be meet- ing with Owens - Illinois officials in this regard, and would keep the Board apprised of the results of the meeting. The Town Manager discussed the bids received for "expression of interest in the airport lease ". He said that two companies had .expressed interest and that the Airport Commission would be reviewing the proposals made by the companies. Received from Elwyn Atherton, letter to the Board of Selectmen expressing interest in the vacancy on the Board of Assessors. Memorandum from SRPEDD regarding an industrial task force. Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 Page 2 Application from Richard E. Secher for the Board of Assessors. Board and Town Manager discussed the order of articles for the Town Meet- ing Warrant. Mr. Hannon presented a suggested order for ''the articles: 1 - 5, the routine articles, the electiony budget, authorization for the Town Treasurer to borrow, appropriating income from the electric depart- ment to that department for expenses, and appropriation of electric depart- ment funds to fix the tax rate. Articles 6 - 14 would be articles for the use of Town monies, then articles to accept gifts, easements for water mains, zoning bylaws, street acceptances, etc. The article to accept an annual lease for a car was discussed. The Chair- man stated his opposition to this article, as he considered it might be a conflict of interest since the party proposing the donation was a candidate for Selectman. Selectman Titus agreed with this. Selectman Colella felt there would be no conflict since the offer had been made a year before the person announced his candidacy. Selectman DeLong said that this was a good offer and he would have to think twice before turning it down. Selectman Levine said that he would have no objection to this. The Chairman discussed the Williams Street landtakings article. He said that the appraisals would be expensive, and would suggest defering this for a year. Selectman Levine said that he thought the reason for putting this article in the warrant was to get the feeling from the people, whether they wanted to support the project or not. He suggested that this be included on the war- rant, on a non - monetary basis. Selectman Titus agreed with Selectman Levine. Selectman DeLong moved that the Williams Street landtaking article be with- drawn from the warrant for the 1976 Annual Town Meeting. Seconded by Select- man Colella, voted 3 -2, with Selectmen Levine and Titus opposed. The Town Manager updated the Board on money amounts for certain articles: Revaluation of real estate - $80,000; purchase of the well site properties with Community Development funds - $60,000 (Mr. Hannon pointed out that this was federal money); Great Woods - $35,000; the Sweet parcel for Conservation land - $52,000; the M.D.C. septage contract - $7,000. Mr. Hannon said that the price for Back Bay Brook easements was not known yet. The Board discussed the Great Woods article. Selectman Titus expressed his objection to this article being included on the warrant. Selectman Colella agreed with Mr. Titus. There was further discussion in which the majority of the Board wanted to keep the article in the warrant. The article for unpaid bills was discussed. Air. Hannon said that the two bills unpaid from the FY 1974 -75 were: Home Health Services $340 (approxi- mate), and Street Lighting $15,416.95. Stearns Avenue water main easement was discussed. The Town Manager was asked by the Chairman to get in touch with Mr. Carrine in this regard. The article to accept the gift of the War Memorial was discussed. Mr. Hannon told the board that the value of this was approximately $21,000. The Public Liability Insurance article was discussed. The Town Manager said Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting ( February 18, 1976 Page 3 he would be putting this out to bid soon to get prices. Other articles: zoning bylaws changes and amendments, street acceptances. The Board discussed the article which would put on the ballot the change of membership of the Finance Committee from 5 members to 7 members. Petition articles were discussed, including Azalea Road, sale of town land across from the highway garage, and Tremont Street drainage. The articles for establishing a Building Code Board of Appeals and a Youth Council were discussed. Selectman Levine suggested that the article for the Building Code Board of Appeals be put with the monetary articles. The Selectmen met jointly with the Recreation Commission, Municipal Build- ing Committee, and the Board of Health to discuss the Maple Park Bathhouse. The Municipal Building Committee had recently estimated that the cost would be $36,000, and the Selectmen had called the meeting this evening to see if the Committees could get together on a plan that would be less expensive. Plans for the building and the site and the leaching field were discussed. Mr. Hannon suggested that the Town DPW might do the site work and preparation in order to cut down on the cost. After further discussion, it was decided that representatives from the committees would work with the Town Engineer on a plan. The Board again discussed the order of articles. It was suggested that any monetary articles be put near the front of the warrant. Selectman Colella discussed the drainage problems on North Main and Crocker Streets. The Town Manager told the Board that he would be visiting the Wolfe Coach Company to check out the modular ambulances on Monday, February 23. A building moving permit was discussed for the Donald Betts Company to move a house from Foxboro to West Street in Mansfield. There were two possible routes, and the Town Manager reported that the Electric Light Director and the DPW Director had reviewed both routes and recommended that the path. of least resistance would be through the Industrial Park. Selectman Levine moved that the permit be granted and that the route be the one approved by the Light Director and the DPW Director. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted 5 -0. The Town Manager reported on the following items: Library bids, the rate revision hearing on March 3, problems at the treatment plant. Speeding on Oakland Street was discussed. Selectman Colella reported that he had received complaints that there was speeding along a certain section of Oakland Street. After discussion, he moved that the Town DPW Director be asked to look into this and make a recommendation for the Town to make to the State. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. Selectman Colella discussed the Council on Aging minibus and the drivers. He questioned whether this was on a volunteer basis or paid basis. The Board discussed whether the Bylaw Study Committee should be considered defunct or not. Those appointed will be asked to meet with the Board next week. Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting ' February 18, 1976 Page 4 The Board recessed and then continued with a Budget discussion. The follow- ing line items were voted on: Account # Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 105 -0 Moderator's Expense $100 5 -0 110 -0 Finance Committee Expense 340 5 -0 151 -0 Selectmen's Expense 4,620 5 -0 160 -1 Town Manager's Salary 25,000 3 -2 (Selectman DeLong moved to increase the Town Manager's salary to $25,000 which was seconded by Selectman Levine, and voted 3 -2 with Selectmen DeLong, Levine, and Caponigro voting in favor, and Selectman Colella and Titus opposed) 161 -0 Town Manager's Expense 1,855 4 -1 (Selectman Colella moved that the entire 161 -0 account be cut by 100. This received no second, and he voted in opposition, to the above amount.) t 162 -0 Consultant Services 3,330 5 -0 (cut from $3,700) 165 -0 Town Hall - Office Expense All 17,085 4 -1 Departments (Selectman Colella moved that this be cut by 10%. No second, and he voted in opposition to the above amount.) 170 -0 Town Clerk & Accountant's Salaries) Hold until next week 171 -0 Town Clerk & Accountant Expenses ) 173 -0 Out -of -State Travel 1,665 3 -2 (Selectman Colella moved that this account be cut by 10% to $1,665. Seconded by Selectman Titus, with Selectmen Colella Titus, and Caponigro voting in favor. Selectman DeLong and Levine opposed) 175 -0 Audit of Town Accounts 0 5 -0 (Selectman Titus moved to reduce this account from from $12,000 to $0.: This was seconded by Selectman Colella, and voted 5 -0) 180 -0 Tax Collector /Treasurer- Salaries 21,810 5 -0 181 -0 11 11 11 Expenses 4,330 5 -0 Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 Page 5 Account # Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 182 -0 Land Court & Tax Title Expense $2,200 5 -0 190 -0 Assessors Salaries 20,594 5 -0 191 -0 Assessors Expense 4,230 5 -0 (This total was reduced by $500 - see below) 191 -8 Map Work 500 3 -2 (Selectman Titus moved that the $1,000 be reduced to $500 which was seconded by Selectman Colella. Vote: 3 -2 in favor, with Selectmen DeLong and Levine opposed.) 193 -0 Licensing Commission Expense 80 5 -0 194 -0 Town Counsel Fee 8,900 5 -0 195 -0 Town Counsel Expense 5,000 5 -0 198 -0 Employment Contract Negotiation Fee 3,500 3 -2 ( (Selectman Titus moved that this be cut by 10 %. Seconded by Selectman Colella. Vote 3 -2, with Selectmen Colella and Titus in favor of cutting by 10% and Selectmen DeLong , Levine, and Caponigro in favor of leaving at $3,500) 196 -0 Elbctions and Registrations Salaries 4,500 5 -0 197 -0 Elections and Registrations Expense 3,650 5 -0 200 -0 Planning Board Expense 1,855 5 -0 201 -1 Planning Director Salary 17,330 3 -2 (Selectman Titus moved to reduce this amount to $16,684.37' which was seconded by Selectman Colella. Selectman DeLong, Levine, and Caponigro voted in favor of leaving it at $17,330) 210 -0 Town Hall Janitor Salaries & Wages 9,580 5 -0 211 -0 Town Hall Expense 15,220 3 -2 (Selectman Titus moved to reduce this amount by 10 %. Seconded by Selectman Colella. Voting in favor, Selectmen Titus and Colella. Voting in opposition: Selectmen DeLong, Levine, and Caponigro. ) 215 -0 Memorial Building Janitor Salaries 2,299 5 -0 Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 1 Page 6 Account # Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 216 -0 Memorial Building Expense $5,000 3 -2 (Selectman Colella moved that this be cut by 10 %. Seconded by Selectman Titus. Voting in favor: Selectmen Colella and Titus. Voting in opposition: Selectmen DeLong, Levine, and Caponigro.) 300 -0 Police Department Salaries Hold 301 -0 Police Department Expense 33,795 * 5 -0 *Correction: Line Item 301 -14, amount should be $565, not $225. 350 -0 Fire Department Salaries 329,024 5 -0 351 -0 Squad and Companies 2,000 5 -0 352 -0 Fire Engine No. 1, 4, 6, and Ladder Company 12,892 5 -0 ( 353 -0 Fire Department Expense 34,880 4 -1 (Selectman Titus moved that this be cut 10 %. No second to the motion, with the vote 4 -1, Selectman Titus opposed.) 355 -0 Ambulance Salaries and Wages 0 5 -0. 356 -0 Ambulance Expense 3,950 5 -0 357 -0 Fire Alarm Maintenance 7,450 5 -0 400 -0 Building Inspector Salary 14,450 5 -0 401 -0 Building Inspector Expense 1,000 5 -0 405 -0 Sealer of Weights & Measures Fee 750 5 -0 406 -0 Sealer of Weights & Measures Expense 125 5 -0 410 -0 Dog officer Fee 3,000 5 -0 411 -0 Dog officer Expense. 3,000 5 -0 420 -0 Trees & Pests 3,650 5 -0 ( 421 -0 Tree Replacement & Beautification 4,000 * 5 -0 *Total remains the same, but the line items are changed so that Account #421 -1, Tree Replacement is reduced from $1,500 to $1,000 and Account $421 -2, Beautification, is increased from $2,500 to $3,000. Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting i February 18, 1976 Page 7 Account # Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 425 -0 Civil Defense Expense $3,395 5 -0 430 -0 Gas Inspector Fee 1,800 5 -0 431 -0 Gas Inspector Expense 300 5 -0 206 -0 Board of Appeals Expense 2,710 5 -0 450 -0 Health Department Fee 15,750 5 -0 451 -0 Health Department Medical Expense 900 5 -0 452 -0 Health Department General Expense 2,075 5 -0 453 -0 Health Engineering Services 1,000 5 -0 455 -0 Health Department Fees 13,625 5 -0 460 -0 Mental Health Clinic 5,400 5 -0 461 -0 Home Health Services 1,120 5 -0 470 -0 DPW - Sewer Division Salaries 43,555 5 -0 471 -0 DPW - Sewer Division Expense 8,850 * 5 -0 *Approved with the understanding that Line Item 471 -0, MDC Contract ($7,000) is to be included in a contract as a separate article. 472 -0 DPW - Sewer Treatment Plant Expense 51,425 5 -0 (Selectman Colella moved that this be cut by 20 %. No second. Vote was 5 -0 in favor.) 491 -0 Combined Refuse & Garbage Collection 41,700 4 -1 (Selectman Colella opposed) 499 -0 Garbage Collection Contract 0 4 -1 (Selectman Colella opposed) 497 -0 DPW Landfill Salaries 13,243 5 -0 498 -0 DPW Landfill Maintenance Expense 10,970 5 -0 (Line Item 498 -3 is increased from $1,500 to $5,000) 500 -0 DPW - Highway Division Salaries Hold Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 Page 8 Account# Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 501 -0 DPW - Highway Division Expense 41,650 5 -0 502 -0 Highway Expense Snow & Ice Removal 25,900 5 -0 525 -0 Street Lighting 91,000 5 -0 527 -0 Catch Basin Cleaning Contract 3,000 5 -0 570 -0 Veterans Services Salaries 5,796 5 -0 571 -0 Veterans Service Expense 400 5 -0 572 -0 Veterans Benefits 46,000 5 -0 600 -0 Public Library Salaries 50,488 5 -0 605 -0 Library Expense 16,705 5 =0 650 -0 Parks & Commons Salaries 29,612 5 -0 651 -0 Parks & Commons Expense 7,055 3 -2 (Selectman Titus moved to increase 651 -2 to $1,750. Seconded by selectman Colella, and voted 3 -2. Selectmen Colella and Titus voted in favor of the motion, and Selectmen Levine, DeLong, and Caponigro voted in opposition.) 670 -0 Playground Salaries 22,971 5 -0 671 -0 Playground Expense 3,975 3 -2 (Selectman Titus moved that the total of this account be increased to $4,250. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 3 -2 in opposition, with Selectmen Delong, Levine, and Caponigro voting against.) 674 -0 Maple Park Recreation Program 3,070 5 -0 (Selectman Titus moved to reconsider Account 671 -0. Seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 3 -2 in opposition, with Selectmen Levine, DeLong, and Caponigro opposed to reconsideration.) Selectman Titus moved to adjourn the Meeting. Seconded by Selectman Colella, with the vote: in favor, Selectmen Titus and Colella. In opposition, Select- men Levine, DeLong, and Caponigro. 685 -0 Retirement & Pensions 176,340* 5 -0 *Total increased from $170,400 to $176,340. Line Item 685 -1, Retirement contribution, increased from $170,000 to $175,890 and Line Item 685 -2, Pension Contribution, increased from $400 to $450. Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 Page 9 Account # Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 686 -0 Group Insurance Program 293,400 5 -0 675 -0 Fisher Richardson House 225 5 -0 677 -0 Council on Aging Salaries ** 3 -2 * *(Selectman Colella moved that Line Item 677 -1, Director's Salary, be left at $5,564. Seconded by Selectman Titus, and Selectmen Levine, DeLong, and Caponigro voted in op- position.) (Selectman DeL6ng moved that Line Item 677 -1 be approved at a rate of $5,564 x 6 %, on a 53 -week basis, and that Line Item 677 -3 be eliminated. Seconded by Selectman .Levine, voted 3 -2 in favor, with Selectmen DeLong, Levine, and Caponigro in favor, and Selectman Titus and Colella opposed.) There was further discussion on the Council on Aging Budget and the Board decided to ask the Council and Executive Director to meet with them next week. 678 -0 Council on Aging Expense 7,355 5 -0 680 -0 Damage to Persons and Property 150 5 -0 687 -0 Town Reports Printing & Distribution 9,000 5 -0 688 -0 Patriotic Holidays 1,350 5 -0 689 -0 Careof Soldiers' Graves 800 5 -0 690 -0 Insurance 79,240 5 -0 693 -0 Great Woods Study Committee Expense 400 4 -1 (Selectman Titus opposed.) 100 -0 Reserve Fund Hold 120 -0 Industrial Development Com. Exp. '200 5 -0 122 -0 Industrial Development & Financing Authority 225 5-0 125 -0 Conservation Commission Expense 1,000 5 -0 ( 127 -0 Municipal Building Committee Expense 3,950 5 -0 700 -0 DPW - Water Division Salaries 89,027 5 -0 701 -0 DPW -Water Division Expense 92,945 5 -0 Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 18, 1976 Page 10 Account # Name of Account Amount Approved Vote 751 -0 Airport Maintenance Expense 2,850 5 -0 800 -0 Debt 560,000* 5 -0 850 -0 Interest 217,195* 5 -0 *With the inclusion of the Debt and Interest on the new School additions to be included with above amounts. The amount has not been determined at this time. Mr. Frank Signoriello of West Street met with the Board to discuss a pro- blem on his property. Selectman Titus moved that the Meeting adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted unanimously.