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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-24-19821. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA February 24, 1982 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order Warrants Clerk's Folder Correspondence 8:00 P.M. Liquor License Hearing - Tartaglia's Minutes of February 17, 1982 Town Manager's Report Board Reports Budget Review Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman May, Selectmen Colella, Mahana, Levine, McNair, Town Manager W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. Warrants * #54 - $13,173.33 Revenue Sharing. Approved. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Selectman Levine had some questions on Vouchers 3774, 3775 for fuel charge and seminars. Selectman Mahana would like to see MMWEC come down for next week's meeting as Light Commissioners to explain this. * #53 - $1,088,904.68, Town & School Expenses. Approved. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 Levine abstained. Clerk's Folder VFW Liquor License to be signed by Board. Temporary occupancy permit issued by Bert Cook insures that the building is covered as a public building and is up to code requirements. The kitchen will not be finished at this time. Mr. Gleason noted that the men working on the building buy their own beer, they do not sell it to the public. * MOTION: To sign the license. Colella /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Correspondence Program on Air Pollution Control Notice from Dept. of Army re: docks and piers in New England. Seminar at Suffolk University. DEQE Hazardous Waste Training Programs. News Release from David Locke The World of the Honeybee at Library 3/5/82 8:00 P.M. MASBO Cooperative Corp. re: energy audits S.E.R.C. Calendar Report from SRPEDD Re: regional transportation plan. Selectman Mahana noted that our representative would like to us to send letters to all the industries in the park introducing him for the possibility of setting up a transportation system within the park. He will speak to Chairman May about it. Postcard from William Higgins re: choice of CATV company, please let him know. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1982 PAGE 2 Reports from Police Chief re: use of radar, DPW after hour call outs, liquor violations. Letter from DEQE re: eligibility determination for vehicles for sludge/ composting facility. Also another letter from DEQE re: modifications to design of landfill /compost facilities in Mansfield. These are included in contract. Letter from Michael Avallone re: compark suggestions. Selectman Mahana reported on commuter rail funding in future years. They have completed a survey of riders at Mansfield Station and where they come from to use the train station. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Tartaglia's Restaurant Liquor License. Clerk Levine read the notice. Application was in order. Mr. Tartaglia noted that he was applying for a new license because of the Depot's name and reputation in Town. He has a family atmosphere now with a good restaurant. He then surrendered the Depot, Inc. liquor license. He noted that the place has improved recently. Chairman May noted that there have been no disturbance calls or complaints from neighbors. * MOTION: To except the surrendered common victualler's and all alcholic beverage license from the Depot, Inc. Mahana/ Levine VOTED: 5 -0. * MOTION: To grant a common victualler's license to sell all alcholic beverages to Carl Tartaglia, Tartaglia's Restaurant & Lounge. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Selectman Mahana sympathized with Mr. Tartaglia regarding the Depot's name. Mr. Tartaglia will have to reapply for all other licenses in Depot's name. Hearing closed at 8:14 P.M. Correspondence (cont'd.) Letter from Michael Avallone re: override of 22. Selectman Levine noted that the Board has not voted for anything, they have put this on the ballot so that the voters can decide on it. Letter from ABCC re: Catalano's violation of Chapter 138, Section 23. Letter from Whitman & Howard re: pumping equipment to be delivered. Letter from Whitman & Howard to Susi & DiMascio re: patching potholes on Hall & Fruit Street and to check for leak. Selectman Mahana would also like to look at School Street potholes, too. This is QRS Corp. Memo from Bob Morrison re: Water Regulation Changes. Article 5, para- graphs 3 & 7. This was put on hold. Would like to speak to Bob Morrison about wording of article. It should be defined where Town service begins and ends. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1982 PAGE 3 Daily worksheets from Highway Department. Letter to Chairman May from Street Light Inspectors. Resigning from subcommittee positions. Chairman May noted that the Board had received the CATV Advisory Committee's dosier on the three applicants and asked if there were any questions. Selectman Mahana noted that the Advisory Board did a very good job. He asked about distance charges and parental control devices. There was also a question on rate freeze for Mass. Cablevision. Selectman Levine asked about one time charges for installation. Selectman McNair mentioned that he had reviewed it, but would like to have Town Counsel review it before a decision is made for the provisional license. Chairman May noted that Town Counsel has not reviewed this yet and he would also like to have him look at Advisory Board's minutes of meeting. * MOTION: To defier decision until next week. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. The Board thanked the Advisory Board for their work on the project. * Minutes of February 17, 1982 Approved. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0. Tom Manager's Report Discussion was on the Summary of Referendum Question #1. Board felt that some of the wording should be changed so that the voters will know exactly what the question is about and why it is to be put on the ballot. After much discussion, the following vote was taken. * MOTION: To accept Summary of Question 1 with the following changes. To eliminate "The exemptions will insure a lower interest rate on the bonds as they are sold because they will be backed up by tazation, which makes the bonds easier to sell." and to add the following to the last sentence, "...only if the voters at the Town Meeting choose to spend the $250,000." Colella /Levine VOTED: 3 -2 Mahana /McNair opposed. * MOTION: To accept Summary of Question 2. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Landfill Bulldozer was discussed. Town Manager asked if the Board would waive the bidding process so that the dozer could be repaired a little faster. After a short discussion, it was decided that this would have to go out to bid. Town Manager mentioned that charter review amendments hearing will be 3/17/82. Also hearing for Planning Bd. zoning amendment for video games will be 3/17/82. They should also have the petitioners come in to dis- cuss their articles for sale of land. Selectman Mahana would like to see maps. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1982 PAGE 4 Hearing for this will be 3/24/82.for petitioners and abutters. Town Manager also had a request from Sturdy to use the town hall meeting room on 3/29/82. This was approved by the Board. Board Reports Selectman McNair noted that a public hearing should be posted for the downtown traffic pattern. Everett Assoc. should also be present. This will be the final hearing which was scheduled for 3/24/82. Selectman Levine noted that the street light listing has been completed. She spoke about the criteria for lights to be turned on and that they have left some leeway for the light account. * MOTION: Lights be accepted as they are.o Levine /Colella VOTED: 3 -1 Mahana opposed. McNair out of room. * MOTION: To put on a light on Pinto Way (P. Leary) Mahana /Colella VOTED: 4 -0. McNair out. * MOTION: To reconsider first vote on street lights. Levine /Mahana VOTED: 5 -0. * MOTION: To accept final street light list from Levine & Colella. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 5 -0. Selectman Mahana noted that he had received a call from Jim Silvia on High Street regarding water main on that street. He asked why the work was changed from High Street to West Church. Town Manager noted that they have problems with both streets, but W. Church was on the priority list for bridge repair work so they would put the water main on W. Church first. He mentioned that the water main is put in, the Town will replace water main on High Street up to the bridge. This project is on hold because of Farmers Home. He also asked if a new barrel could be put in front of Sannie's. Doesn't look too good having a barrel on Main Street. Selectman Mahana also spoke to Peter DeTrolio about the dog complaint. He informed Town Manager that it is his responsibility to make sure that all Town officials are performing their jobs and asked if the leash law is going to be enforced. Selectman Mahana went on record in supporting Selectman Levine's position on conflict of interest. He also supports all other people in the same position as this law removes the right of people to choose who they desire as officials. He asked about the stop sign at Old Colony Way & N. Main Street and the use of the two schools. Town Manager noted that the bids are due on John Berry Proposal on Friday. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1982 PAGE 5 Chairman May handed out evaluation forms to Board members on Town Manager's review. This will be next week. Selectman Colella had no report. Chairman May noted that Selectmen will be meeting on Sunday, February 28, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. There being no further business, meeting in open session was closed. * MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss police negotiations and other related matters. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 4 -0 May abstained and left meeting.