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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-10-19821. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. BOARD OF SELECTMEN A'G E N D.A February 10, 1982 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order Camp Dresser & McKee Progress Report Clerk's Folder Warrants Correspondence Minutes of January 27, 1982 Town Manager's Report Budget Review: Police Chief DPW Director 9. Board Reports 10. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 10, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman May, Selectmen Colella, Mahana, Levine, McNair, Town Manager, W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. Camp Dresser & McKee Progress Report - Present were Jim Glendye, Charles Loveridge and Paul Marchessault to discuss the monthly progress report, grant increase on design and assignment of costs to Foxboro and Norton on the tie -in. Mr. Glendye noted that the progress report was for the period from 12/31/81 to 1/31/82. Most of the work by the contractor was excavation and removing of boulders. Meetings were held on January 5 and 12 with the Norton Water Department to review water work in Norton, mainly for a water main in the street. No permit has been issued yet on the water work. It was requested that CDM get information on the operating cost of the Charles River Facility for comparison. It was mentioned that an odor control system will be in the Norton plant. Mr. Glendye has pictures of the site and these will be taken monthly along with the progress reports. Mr. Loveridge talked with the Board about the grant increase for additional design work of $63,000. There was some discussion on the sets of borings that were done to determine the groundwater level. They also discussed the delays in work because of the Town of Norton. Selectmen were concerned about duplicating work. They would like to see more detail and get an explanation on the items and how it related to the contract. The cost to connect to the interceptor will be prorated by design flow between the three towns. Town Manager talked about the costs and how they were divided between the three towns. It was agreed that a more detailed explanation was needed for the Selectmen to justify the design work increase. Camp Dresser & McKee will be coming back in to discuss this. Clerk's Folder Application for Sunday license for Sheraton, Dancing and live entertainment (band). Hours are 12 P.M. to 1 A.M. Approved. Levine /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Warrants #50, $576,877.36 Town & School Expenses. Approved. McNair / Mahana VOTED: 4 -0 Levine abstained. #51, $1180.89 Revenue Sharing. Approved Levine /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Correspondence Invitation from Girl Scouts for See & Do 1982 5/15 & 5/16, 1982 at Rehoboth Fairgrounds. Letter of commendation from the Huott's to Police Chief Earls. To be forwarded to the Police Chief. Whitman & Howard presentation on groundwater resource evaluation study will be on 3/3/82 for Bd. of Health, 3/15/82 for Con Com and 2/17/82 for Planning Bd. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 10, 1982 Page 2 Notice from DEQE re: dredging permit for Allen Willis' pond. Notice of Public Hearing in Foxboro for street acceptance for Forbes Blvd. 2/16/82 at 8:15 P.M. Bristol County Advisory Bd. minutes of meeting 12/30/82 Reports from Police Chief re: use of radar, icy roads and liquor disturbance calls. Letter from Atty. Giroux re: K. Larsen /D. Montana withdrawing appli- cation for liquor license without prejudice as they might come back in the future. Land court petitions for CC &F. * Building Moving permit application from D. E. Betts to move a house from S. Attleboro to Willow Street. All departments have been notified. Approved. Levine /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0. Daily worksheets from highway department. Senate notes from Ed Kennedy Jaycee Journal Mass. Tourist Information Center report. Elder Affairs news. Impact 22 SRPEDD Transportation Improvement Program for FY 1982. * Minutes of January 27, 1982 Approved with one correction on Page 3 Selectman Levine s/b changed to Selectwoman Levine. McNair /Colella VOTED: 5 -0. Town Manager's Report Town Manager noted that the Dog Officer, Jock Rosado had a serious operation and his son will be covering for him until he returns to work. Regarding the water projects, Farmers Home informed its clients that no projects will be bid until the 10% retainage problem has been resolved. The Board requested sending a letter to state representatives and senators about this issue. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 10, 1982 Page 3 Transfer Requests #1, $100.00, Conservation Commission Expense #2, $500.00, Town Clerk Expense #3, $102.68, Physical Exams, Police & Fire #4, $6.11, Retirement Fund * MOTION: To approve all four transfer requests in the amounts as stated. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. 575 Ware Street Town Manager noted that Charles Perry, the successful bidder of the Ware Street property has requested an extension of 30 days for passing papers. He has agreed to pay the Town 2% interest for the one month delay. * MOTION: To grant a 30 day extension to Mr. Perry. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Town Manager mentioned that he needed a vote by the Board to accept the following question to be Out on the ballot. "Shall the Town of Mansfield purchase additional group life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance for employees in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 32B of the General Laws with no premium contribution by the Town." * MOTION: To approve the referendum as stated to<be put on the ballot. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Plaques for Over 10 Years of Service Town Manager noted that plaques will be made up for Christy Vose, Carl DePrizio, and Priscilla Carlson for their years of service to the Town. * MOTION: To order plaques for the three persons listed above. Levine /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Town Manager noted that Jim Segal from Mass. Municipal Assn. will be coming in to discuss MMA's 1982 budget and how the dues are utilized. Selectman Mahana asked if the light pole on School Street near the construction work could be moved. Town Manager mentioned that all the wires would have to be moved also. He then asked if reflectors could be put on the pole. ( Town Manager spoke about the snowplowing for this winter and the one hour hookup time. The one hour allowance is unwritten and other towns do not allow for one hour, but contractors do get paid for it. He feels that they should finish out this year and look for next year to change the policy. Meals for town employees only are paid, not for contractors. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 10, 1982 Page 4 Selectman Mahana mentioned that he will not ag,ee to the one hour travel time and would like the actual state plowing rates. MOTION: To disallow the one hour hookup time. Mahana /Levine Levine withdrew second. Selectman Mahana asked for 1972 Board of Selectmen minutes. MOTION: To table until next week to get more information. McNair /Colella VOTED: 5 -0. Budget Review began with Police Chief Earls. He went over his budget items with the Board and discussion was mainly about personnel additions and replacement of cruisers. Board would like to see maintenance records to compare local dealer cruisers to state cruisers. Board secretary left meeting at 10:45 P.M. The budget review continued with the Water Supervisor's budget. The Board met with Robert Morrison to discuss the Water Division's FY 1982 budget. Town Manager advised that the budget was prepared based on the actual experience of billing for the past fiscal year. The budget projection showed a total of $525,000. In order to meet the ongoing program of the water division with the exception of financing of the second water project of $1.1 million the budget would have to be $637,000. Town Manager mentioned that the water rates would increase from the base rate of $7.56 per 1,000 gallons to $9.60. The Town Manager also explained that a water rate increase had been projected for FY 1984 to cover the financing of $1.1 million bond issue. Selectman Mahana expressed concern over the fact that the water rates were substantially lower than those projected by Whitman & Howard. MOTION: To meet with Whitman & Howard to discuss why there is a difference in water rates, projected and actual. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Board Reports Selectman Levine noted a safety hazard of water being pumped into the street from private property on Fruit Street. Town Manager will check on this. She also asked about a bill pending in the legislature to allow exemptions from the State Ethics Commission ruling regarding conflict of interest. She noted that the exemptions would be for specific persons in specific positions if requested by the local community. Town Manager will contact local representatives. * There being no further business, there was a motion to adjourn at 11:30 P.M. Mahana /Colella VOTED: 5 -0.