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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-3-1976BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A November 3, 1976 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Previous Meeting Correspondence Clerk's Folder • 7:35 p.m. - Arthur Murphy, Town Negotiator re Negotiations • 7:55 p.m. - Peg Bradner, Librarian, re Library Survey • 8 :00 p.m. - Pre - budget Hearing • 8:45 p.m. - James Kenyon re 1918 Seagraves Fire Engine. • 9:00 p.m. - Downtown Development Committee /Mansfield House of Pizza re design of building front • - Town Manager's Report • - Board Reports • - Adjournment Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting { November 3, 1976 resent. o»igrci, and Clemmey p opened at 7:30• Selectmen DeLong, Cap Acting Chairman. Se- PSeeting p oint Selectman Clemmey moved Selectman DeLong moved to app conapd by Selectman Caponigro. Voted all in favor. Sele421.12 -e Selectman to approve the Treasurer's Warrant voted 3tOe amount of $186, * Caponigro seconded the motion, Selectman Caponi- Selectman DeLon9 moved to approve the minutes. Seconded by * gro, voted 3 -0. for the main State Gas Company to waive the public hearing is not re- Request from Bay Branch Street. It was noted that this hsaidnthat they to be installed on The Gas Company and that quired by law, but was set as a the courtesy. ground before the fowl weather, would like to get the main into the g had been set for NOVem- the 8 new homes were waiting for this. The hearing ni ro moved to grant permission for the installation ber 17, Selectman Capo g Seconded by Selectman DeLOng, * of the main without the hearing. as main, of the a time limit on the installation CapOni- The Board discussed setting at this p Select - 1976, at the time limit. Seconded by (Selectman Colella came into the meeting gro moved to set November 30, * man DeLOng, voted 4 -0. moved to go into executive session to discuss electman DeLong, Selectman Clemmey onigro, voted (roll call vote): eS and Chairman ( Seconded by Selectman Cap Selectman Clemmey, Y "yes "; Selectman Caponigro, "yes "; Colella, "yes', The Board said that it taould return to open session a er the executive session. Arthur Murphy, of Murphy,. the Board met with Attorney the firm negotiating for the employment contracts. In executive session, LamaMur and Murphy, Mr. Murphy outlined in current advised ssigned on State Of negotiation. Currently, but the State has not yet assigned one. on their choice i s for negotiations yrtment. Also, Mr. Murphy Also, various points for negotiations were discussed on the contracts o clerks, public works and parks, and the electric con described some of the major trends in employment contracts across the State. The Board returned to open session at 8:10 P.M. survey being done in conjunction Mrs. Brad - Librarian Peg Bradner discussed the library and the Library "in- library' survey has been done, 1. With the consultant work to determine the future of the 0' library. ner told the Board that an ermission to conductSelectmanoCap nigro trustees would now like 'to have P sections of ';town selectman survey Of about 100 homes inandlgrantPermission. Seconded by moved to endorse the survey * Clemmey, voted 4 -0. * * * Y et Hearing - The Town Manager said that notices were sent to ow ( them to attend. Also present were Pre -Budg civic organizations and clubs asking had any input. some of the town department heads and also some board or committee chairmen, embers of the audience if they The Chairman asked the m (* Motions passed) -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting November 3, 1976 Page 2 Raymond Goddard, 496 Ware Street: asked for an increase in the Police Department budget. He said that in his neighborhood, there have been many private parties for which the police have been called, and there doesn't seem to be anyone to co- ordinate things when police from other towns are called in to assist. There was discussion, and the Board asked the Town Manager to look into this. Beatrice Thayer, 57 Charles Street: also discussed the Police Depart- ment, saying that there did not seem to be enough patrolmen to keep youths from drinking on the Main Street and the commons. Manuel J. Richard, American Legion: discussed the budget for the parades for Veterans' and Memorial Day. He outlined the costs for each to the Board, and told them that he did not see how he could fit the two into the present appropriated budget. After discussion, Board members dis- cussed seeking a transfer from the Finance Committee for this item. Also discussed by Mr. Richard was the parade route. The Town Manager will check into this with the Police Chief. Stephen Conroy, Band Parents: asked if the Board would send letters of introduction for the Band members going to Ireland. Selectman Clemmey moved that the Board of Selectmen prepare letters of introduction to be ( presented to the officials in Ireland when the Band members visit there. * Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0. Chairman Colella asked Mr. Conroy about the 1925 parade film the Bicen- tennial committee was having restored. Mr. Conroy explained that the grant for this project stipulated that a copy of the parade film had to made for Channel 2 public service TV station. Mr. Conroy said that the film of the parade was being edited by a Boston firm, and would done next month. An unidentified resident questioned the marking of trails in Maple Park for snowmobiles. Conservation Chairman Paul Boyden invited him to come to the Commission's next meeting on Tuesday. Delores Benson, Council-on Aging: discussed the expenses for operation of the minibus. She said that this was the first full year of operation and there would be a need for a transfer. The next flu (swine) clinic will be on December 3, 1976, from 7 - 9 P.M. open to the general public over 25 years of age, at the Mansfield Town Hall. Another unidentified resident asked if the Band Parents could have permis- sion to park a trailer on the old town hall site overnight December 11 - 12. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted * 4 -0. ` Unidentified resident from the Band Parents told the Board that it would be setting up a Lucinda Avalone memorial scholarship for a student from Mansfield High School. He asked that the Board declare November 20, 1976, as Lucinda Avalone Day. Motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by -2- Board of Selectmen ( Minutes of the Meeting November 3, 1976 Page 3 * Selectman Clemmey, voted 4 -0. Louis Cinelli, Recreation Commission: Mr. Cinelli outlined the letter submitted to the Board regarding getting appraisals on land for Memorial Park expansion. It was noted that 2 appraisals were needed in order to seek funds from the Bureau of Outdoor Recreation. It was noted that there is already one appraisal, from William E. Coyle dated October 5, 1973, that would only have to be updated, and then another appraisal would be needed. Cost for the new appraisal was discussed (about $500) and then Selectman Caponigro moved to proceed with the appraisals as re- * quested. Seconded by Selectman DeLOng, voted 4 -0. , The pre- budget hearing was closed. James Kenyon of Tremont Nail Company met with the Board to discuss the 1918 Seagraves pumper. Mr. Kenyon offered to store the vehicle at no charge in his museum, to be available to the town whenever it wanted it,. so that it would deteriorate no further from being out in the weather. Mr. Kenyon said that he would like`to look at the fire engine to see if some sort of restoration might be done. The Town Manager discussed the liability insurance for the fire engine, and pointed out to Mr. Kenyon that should the town decide to sell the engine, it would have to be put out to bid. The Town Manager also will see if Town Counsel thinks there should be a written agreement of some kind. * * * Steven Economou from the Mansfield House of Pizza met with members of the Downtown Development Committee to discuss the design of the building front. Chad Maurer said that his committee has reviewed options for the future of the center of town. He said that the consensus of the committee was to work towards visual improvements rather than redevelopment, and it would be to attract Mansfield residents, not to compete with the Homart center proposed in Foxboro. Mr. Economou said that his architect has not started that part of the ' plan as yet. He also expressed concern that this proposal to make the restaurant front to conform to what the town wanted might push his taxes up; Mr. Maurer pointed out that the improvements would not be structural, and only involve the facade of the building, and should not affect the taxes. Kenneth Parsons pointed out that the owners should discuss this with the assessors, because work done inside the building proposed by the owners themselves might affect the taxes. After further discussion, it was agreed that the Downtown Development Committee will meet with the architect att.a future date. Planning Director Maurer also discussed other visual improvements proposed by the Downtown Development Committee. One would be remove the overhead utility wires from North Main Street, and run them behind the stores on Old Colony Way. He suggested that the Light Commissioners ask the Light Director to come up with an estimate on the cost of doing this. -3- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting November 3, 1976 Page 4 Letter from C.C. & F. regarding releasing their contractor for the water tank. They asked if the town had any problems with this, and if not, to return asigned agreement. The Town Manager said that he foresaw no pro- blems with this, and suggested approving it pending Water Supt. Cahoon's approval. Selectman Caponigro moved that the agreement be signed pending * Water Supt. Cahoon's approval. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 4 -0. other correspondence: report of the building inspector for October, re- port of the Water Department; summary of bids for the electric department van; letter regarding home rule (Selectmen adopted a home rule day); letter from Governor Dukakis regarding energy savings month (Board declared Novem- ber as Engergy Savings Month). Dog Complaint form: owner of dog - Joseph P. Devine, 28 School Street; Complainant, David Loving, 109 West Street. Time for hearing set at 8:15 p.m. on November 17. From Merckens Chocolate, letter stating that Whitman & Howard has been en- gaged to do their engineering work on discharge into the sewer system. They asked for a meeting with the town's sewer consultants, Camp, Dresser, and McKee. A direct meeting will be suggested. Also, Merckens asked that the deadline for lab reports (November 8, 1976) be extended to January 4, 1977. Selectman DeLong moved to extend the deadline in the Order of Compliance * until January 4, 1977. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 4 -0. Memo from the Town Manager to the Board describing the manganese problem at Well #2. Copy of letter to the District Court asking them to review the Town of Mansfield's Order to dispose::of the Plonowski's dogs. Notice:of the Bristol County assessment to the Town: $175,234.79. Request for permission to conduct Poppy Drive from VFW from November 4 • Selectman Caponigro moved to approve. Seconded by Selectman DeLOng, voted 4 -0. Request from Attorney Louis H. Beigbeder to transfer 'stock from Catalano's, Inc. of Mansfield to Norwood Wines:. &c Liquors, Inc. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve the request. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 3 -0, • Selectman Colella abstained. Application license form to be signed by the Board for the approval of the Common Victualler /All Alcoholic license for the Mansfield House of Pizza. Selectman DeLong1moved to hold the license until the Board has approved plans for the renovation of the restaurant and until all conditions are • met. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 4 -0. 1, Bids for the van for the light department van were discussed. Vicino Buick was the low bidder without the trade, and Old Colony was the low bidder with the trade -in of the old van. The Town Manager recommended accepting the low bid without the trade, and keeping the old van for Water Department use. After discussion, Selectman DeLong moved that the bid be awarded -4- Board of Selectmen �- Minutes of the Meeting November 3, 1976 Page 5 to Vicino Buick, the low bidder without the trade, and that the old van be put into the the Water Department. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, vote tied 2 -2, with Selectmen Clemmey and Colella opposed. After further discussion, Selectman Caponigro moved to go out for new bids for the van, with no trade -in, and that the old truck t be.tturned' over to the Water Dept. Selectman Clemmey seconded the motion, and it was voted 3 -1, with Select- * man Colella opposed. The Town Manager reported on the following items: Maple Park Vandalism: the police have apprehended a suspect, and are pro- secuting him in court. Other Police Matters: the public works radio has been stolen from the town manager's car.. Police are fingerprinting the car. Fire Chief Salary Range: Mr. Hannon reported that he had conducted a survey of neighboring towns on salary ranges. He said that he would recommend a salary range of between $18,000 and $20,500. He noted that Mansfield does have a full rescue and ambulance service in its Fire Department. Selectman Clemmey moved to set the range between $15,000 and $18,000. Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion for discussion purposes. The Town Manager noted that the Water & Sewer Superintendent's salary rate was more than the $15,000 - $18,000 range. He also recommended that the chief's rate be $2,000 - $3,000 more than the deputy's rate, which is presently $14,500+ now. Selectman DeLong suggested $19,500. Selectman Caponigro withdrew his second. (Chairman Colella left the room. Select- man Clemmey was made Acting Chairman.) Selectman Caponigro moved to set the chief's rate between $15,000 and $20,000. Seconded by Selectman DeLong. Selectman Colella returned to the room. The vote was as follows: 2 -2, with Selectmen Clemmey and Colella opposed. Selectman Caponigro moved that the salary range for the fire chief be * set at $16,000 to $19,000. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 4 -0. Sewer Connection Application: Property owner, Helen Merigan. Address of property to be connected: 15 Atwood Street. The Town Manager noted that the sewer was recently put in on Atwood Street, and that the assess- ments have been made against property. A plot plan was submitted with the application. The Town Manager told the Board that there might be a slight engineering problem, and that this be approved subject to engineering re- view. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve the sewer connection subject to approval of the engineering and that the owner be responsible for com- plete cost. Seconded by Selectman. Clemmey, voted 4 -0. Hearing on Mill Street Well: to be held by the Department of Environmental Quality Engineering in Boston on Friday at 1:30 p.m. The DPW Director and Town Manager will attend. Selectman DeLong also may attend. -5- Board of Selectmen ( Minutes of the Meeting November 3, 1976 Page 6 Rubbish Collection: the holiday's rubbish (for November 11, Veterans' Day) will be collected on Saturday, November 13. Dustin Well: the well was started this morning, water was being pumped, and the equipment was being checked. Capital improvement Program: The Committee is doing its preliminary re- views with the various departments and boards. Budget Work: The Town Manager said that he has begun the budget meet- ings on the larger department budgets. * * * Selectman DeLong questioned the section of the dog laws which stated that the hearing testimony - had to be given under oath. The Town Manager - -.._ will check this with Town Counsel. Mr. DeLong also questioned the appoint- ments to the Building Code Board of Appeals. The Town Manager said that Town Counsel checked the motion before it was put into the warrant for the annual town meeting, and that -.it was legal. Selectman DeLong also discussed the landtaking for the interceptor for the planned regional sewer treatment plant. There was discussion of whether the railroad land could be taken by eminent domain. Also dis- cussed was public hearings on this. Selectman Clemmey discussed setting up a meeting with Norton. Selectman Caponigro noted that next Wednesday evening was the testimonial for Chief D'Afile. He suggested that the Board meet on another evening. The meeting was set for Thursday evening at 7:30, November 11. This will be posted. The Chairman complimented the Town Manager on the North Main Street drain- age job. The Town Manager also reported that Mansfield may be eligible for some funds under the new Public Works bill, and recommended preparing an application. He suggested that a large project be proposed, and recommended the East Mans- field water loop project that had been proposed for a previous town meeting and was defeated. He asked if the Board agreed that this project should be the one submitted. The Board agreed. Mr. Hannon will bring in the work papers on this next Thursday. The Chairman discussed the railroad fence down near the Angell Street. He will look into this personally since the railroad did not respond further to the letter from the Town. Selectman Clemmey moved to go into Executive Session at 10:30 p.m. to dis- cuss the physical condition of Town employees. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Vote by roll call: Selectman DeLong, yes; Selectman Caponigro, yes; Selectman Colella, yes; and Selectman Clemmey, yes. Selectman DeLong' * noted that the Board would not return to open session. S. Boardzof ".Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting November 3," 1976 Page 7 In executive session, the Board of Selectmen requested an update on the status of the retirement application of Sergeant Edward Sliney now before the Bristol County Retirement Board. Also, there were ques- tions about the current health condition of the Police Chief. All business concluded, the meeting was adjourned.