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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-3-1982BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA March 3; 1982 1. 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order Senator David H. Locke 3. 7:45 P.M. Richard Schwertner - John Berry School Lease 4. 8:00 P.M. Kevin Fallon - Purchase of Playground Equipment 5. 8:15 P.M. Vote on CATV License 6. Town Manager Evaluation 7. Comments.on Budget 8. Clerk's Folder 9. Warrants 10. Correspondence 11. Minutes of January 20, 1982 and February 24, 1982 12. Town Manager's Report 13. Board Reports 14. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING March 3, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman May, Selectmen Colella, Mahana, Levine, McNair, Town Manager W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. Senator David Locke and Dan Eramian visited with the Board. He told the Selectmen about the EPA grant approval for the leak detection program, a bill for quarterly payments from banks, and another bill on town employees holding a position on a board or committee. Selectman Levine asked for the bill number and a copy of it for conflict of interest bill. Town Manager spoke about the cash flow for the waste- water treatment plant. Senator Locke will speak to the Town Manager about it. He also noted that the amount of local aid should come out before the town meeting. 7:45 P.M. Richard Schwertner - John Berry School Lease. Mr. Schwertner came before the Board to discuss his lease proposal bid. His bid was the only one received. He will be opening a private general education school with about 30 students, grades 1 -4. Chairman May suggested he get together with the Town Manager to check references. Mr. Schwertner asked about removing the graffiti on the back of the building and the operating con- dition of the heating unit. He would like a lease with a renewal option. He will give the Town Manager a list of references to check on. 8:00 P.M. Kevin Fallon - Nurchas School. Mr. Fallon asked if anyt about the playground equipment at contacted the school department a to Robinson School. Chairman May School Dept. or Recreation Dept. equipment. If they do not wish t public bid. Town Manager will be Jury Selection Ruth A. Fletcher, 42 Park Street Ed Shoriskey, Bldg. C -2, Apt. 92, Deirdre Mohan, 1 Brookside Road Joseph Meriano, III, 150 Rumford e of Playground Equipment at John Berry hing would be done in the near future John Berry. He mentioned that he had nd was informed that it was to be moved explained that we should contact the first to see if they would like the o use it, they would then put it up for checking on this. Twin Oaks, Oakland Street Avenue, Apt. 12 Warrants #55 - $152,706.80, Town & School Expenses. Approved Mahana /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 Levine abstained. Clerk's Folder List of election workers from Town Clerk. Approved. Mahana /McNai•r VOTED: 5 -0. All alcoholic beverage license for Tartaglia's to be signed. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING March 3, 1982 Page 2 Licenses for Tartaglia's, transfer of name from Depot, Inc. * Weekday music machine license, Tartaglia's. Approved. Levine /Colella VOTED: 5 -0. * Live entertainment, weekdays only. Colella /McNair VOTED: 2 -3 May, Levine, Mahana opposed. They would like Carp Tartaglia to come in and explain. Mr. Tartaglia can resubmit application if he wants it. * Common Victualler's license, Tartaglia's. Approved. Levine /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. * License for Two Video Type Games. Approved. McNair /Colella VOTED': 5 -0. Vote on CATV License Chairman May asked Town Counsel to comment on CATV advisory board dosier. Town Counsel thanked the CATV Advisory Board for their work on the job. He noted that they had done a thorough analysis and it was his opinion that the Advisory Board complied with all requirements of Chapter 166A. They did nothing more than submit to the Board of Selectmen strong and weak points of the companies. The hearings satisfied all provisions. Selectman Mahana noted that his decision was based on user impact, ser- vices offered, installation, track record, years of experience, amount of deposit required. Selectman Levine noted that her reasons for her decision included prices of levels of service and what was included in these levels, converter., charges, etc. She liked aspects of all three companies, but felt Mass. Cablevision provided the greatest amount of service for the least price. MOTION: To award provisional license to Mass. Cablevision. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 3 -1 Colella opposed. May did not vote. Selectman Colella disagreed with Selectmen Levine and Mahana. He felt that although Mass. Cablevision had more years of experience, they might not give Mansfield the best service. Inland Bay was his choice. Town Manager Evaluation Chairman May informed Town Manager that he was not prepared for the evaluation. He would like to get his information together and they will have it next week. Town Manager Maurer voiced his complaints as he was under the impression that it was to be conducted this evening. Town Counsel Mulcahy spoke to the Board regarding W.H. Riley vs. the Town of Mansfield, gravel pit case. The original agreement was that the owner of the land would be allowed to remove gravel, but would not be allowed to go below a certain level. Town did not privide engineering to check on it. Witch Pond well is nearby, and they would like to in- sure that there is no harmful effect on the well. To do this, Town BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING March 3, 1982 Page 3 Counsel would like to submit to the court a revised plan of the area drawn up by J. Dunn and A. Stockus.to bring back up the grade. Gravel removed is okay near the well. * MOTION: To allow Town Counsel to submit plan to Court. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. This plan will be recorded and they have until December 31, 1982 to comply to it. Comments on Budget Selectman Mahana commented on the police department cruiser replacements. He cannot support replacements at this time. He would also like to hold on the computer. He also commented on salaries in the budget. He recom- mended putting a freeze on salaries above $21,000 and use the money for other areas, i.e., senior aid, etc. Town Manager mentioned that the 7% increase is already included in the budget figures. * MOTION: To freeze all salaries above $21,000 for the year until further notice. Mahana /Colella Motion withdrawn. Selectman Levine noted that she could not support this idea. She felt that the Board should go over the personnel policy first before making any cuts. Town Manager could not see how this freeze could be justified. Correspondence Open House at the Gazebo this weekend. Three opinions on COMPARK from commuters. Letter from Francis Brown N.E. Tele. on house moves. Letter from CDM re: Passavant's proposed Progress Payment Bond. Letter from W & H re: paint color selections. Another re:bacterial examination results on water mains. Another letter re: QRS requesting release of retainage. Letter from W & H re: permanent pumping units delivery. Board requested another letter be sent to Whitman & Howard expressing concern about W. Hickey Co. Letter from W &H re: results of water main samples taken from School & Willow Sts. Letter from Dept. of Revenue re: valuation of $8,410 for land in Foxboro owned by Mansfield. * Letter from CSF requesting permission for annual door to door campaign on March 21, 1982. Approved. Levine / Mahana VOTED: 5 -0. They should also contact Police Dept. to let them know.. Notice from Dept. of Youth Services re: inspection has been approved. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING March 3, 1982 Page 4 Reports from Police Chief re: use of radar, liquor disturbance calls and highway callouts. Monthly Police Report for February. 99 accidents so far this year. Could they find out where and will it effect insurance ratings for Town. Zoning Board hearing notice and two results of hearings. Selectman Levine mentioned that the Board is still using the same form as before. Would like to send another letter to zoning board. Memo from Bob Morrison re: dead water meters. He has Board's approval. Would like Bob to check Wrentham water meters. New ones are malfunctioning. Notice from DEQE approval of leak detection grant. Selectman McNair thought Paul Folkman and Bob Morrison did a good job on this project. Board also discussed revised water regulation changes. * MOTION: To adopt these revised water regulation changes as written in Town Manager's Pending Items Report of 3/3/82. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 5 -0. Memo from Planning Director re: hearing 3/10/82 8 P.M. for zoning amendments. Would like Board member present to discuss zoning amendment for arcades. Notice from DPU re: they received our letter on advertising expenses. Letter from Supt. of Schools re: budget adopted by School Committee Letter from Skip Walsh re: food services establishments. * Minutes of January 20, 1982 Approved McNair /Colella VOTED: 4 -0 May abstained. * Minutes of February 24, 1982 Approved McNair /Colella VOTED: 5 -0. Town Manager's Report Town Manager spoke briefly on Planning Director's memo re: CARD District. * MOTION: To approve CARD District amendments. Mahana /I-1cNair VOTED: 5 -0. He reported on the progress on the school zone lights and noted that Town departments will be dosing the work. He also spoke of the Police Department's request for a new radar unit. This was put on hold. His next item was on the wiring inspector being allowed to work as an electrician in the same Town. Asked the Board to vote to allow this. BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING March 3, 1982 Page 5 * MOTION: To approve amendment for wiring inspector to work as a local electrician in the same town. Mahana /McNair VOTED: 4 -0. May out of room. Town Manager updated Board on sealer of weights and measures position. Board Reports Selectmen McNair and Colella had no reports. Selectman Mahana asked about contracts outstanding with Whitman & Howard. Bob Morrison noted that he will have this information in two weeks. He also spoke about the two fatalities last week in industrial park. Would like to know if they could get a police report on the blood tests of two victims for levels of alcohol. Selectman Levine noted that Zoning Bd. is not responding to Town Counsel's letter and have not changed the forms. She would like to send a follow up letter to the Board. She also asked about Wendy's sewer connection on Henry Street as it is settling again. Chairman May asked about the lights on 106 /Forbes Blvd and N. Main /106. Would like a follow up on these lights. * There being no further business, meeting adjourned at 10:43 P.M. McNair/ Colella VOTED: 5 -0.