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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-28-19821. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA April 28, 1982 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order Warrants Correspondence Clerk's Folder 7:45 P.M. CC &F - Sewer Main Extension 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Alva's Place Beer & Wine License 8:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Titus' Change of Manager 9:00 P.M. Paul Folkman - Block Grant Program 9:15 P.M. Rick Schwertner - John Berry School Lease Agreement Minutes of April 14, 1982 and April 21, 1982 Town Manager's Report Board Reports Adjournment REMINDER: Little League Parade, May 1, 1982 9:30 A.M. Memorial Park Eagle Scout Court of Honor, May 2, 1982 2:00 P.M., First Baptist Church Council On Aging Appreciation Day, May 2, 1982 2 -4 PM at Rose Garden ** LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 4, 1982 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING April 28, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman McNair, Selectmen Colella, Mahana, Levine, May, Town Manager W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. Warrants * #67 - $605,192.27, Town & School Expenses, Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0 Levine abstained. Correspondence Letter from State DPW to Health Agent Board would like recommendation from Reports from Police Chief re: use of Letter from Whitman & Howard re: QRS Letter from Dick Curley re: has been re: levels of sodium near Route 95. Health Agent on next step to be taken. radar, liquor disturbance calls. payment requests. elected treasurer of SRPEDD. Letter from Town of Easton re: request from Newport's to connect to Easton water service. Copies to be sent to B. Morrison and B. Cook Letter from SRPEDD noting that Plainville voted for townwide water resource protection by -law. Selectman Mahana noted that Mansfield should pursue this also and commended Plainville on their vote. Letter from DEQE re: changes to contract documents for interceptor bid. CDM will have bid opening on May 11, 1982. Sewer connection permit for Hub Folding Box Co. Town Manager to check on gallons per day. On Hold. Letter from Lions Club requesting to come before the Board to discuss gift from them to the Town, a permanent sign out front of the Town Hall. * MOTION: To have Lions Club members come in next week. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 4 -0. Letter from Planning Board re: their representative to SRPEDD is Roy DeGirolamo. Letter from American Legion Post 198 re: would like to have fee waived for food establishment license, $75. as they are a non profit organization. * MOTION: To recommend to Board of Health that $75 fee be waived for American Legion. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING April 28, 1982 Page 2 Notice from Allan Chiocca re, mandatory water district participation. MOTION: To not support the mandatory water district participation. May /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0. Letters will be sent to representatives and senators. 7:45 P.M. Cabot Cabot & Forbes Mr. David Grant and Mr. Vern Johnson came before the Board to discuss an alternate route using gravity flow for sewer connection permit. To accomplish this, they would have to obtain an easement from the Naismiths to cross Rt. 140. This route would eliminate the need for a pump station and would sewer everything left on that side of the street. Their plans will be submittdd to CUM for recommendations. MOTION: To tentatively approve route subject to review by CDM and necessary permits by boards and committees. Mahana/ May VOTED: 4 -0. Correspondence Letter from residents about Mansfield Taxi's operating from his home on Fulton Street. They will be contacted to come in two weeks from tonight. Sewer connection permit from Bonwood Corp. for Fairfield Park /Park Court. Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Notice from ABCC re: VFW hearing cancelled. 42 letters received on the Old Colony Diner Arcade Application. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Alva's Place Beer & Wine License Present were Stephen Alvarez and George Priesing from the restaurant. Clerk Mahana read the notice in the paper and was advised that abutters had been notified. Clerk Mahana read a letter received from the School Dept. opposing the license because of the proximity of the Park Row School, number of children in the area and lack of parking. He also read a letter from Bradford Johnson opposing it because of lack of parking, south common abuse, driveway being blocked -and restricted parking lot. Another letter was read from John Pomfret, GBS opposing license because of parking problem and possibility that it might draw a negative element into the neighborhood. Letter from Clara Hardie, Webb Place opposed to license because of nearness of Park Row School, south common, congestion of traffic, lots of children and no parking in the area. Letter from George Shahabian, 18 -24 S. Main St., opposed because of abuse of right -of- way, residents in area opposed to noise, parking problems, children in area, etc. Mr. Alvarez noted that the license is for the convenience of his customers only. His hours would be from 4 -11 PM Thursday through Saturday and from 4 -10 on Sunday. This would be after school hours on Thursday and Friday. BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( MINUTES OF MEETING April 28, 1982 Page 3 Mr. Shahabian noted that it should stay a family oriented business as it is very nice now that it has been renovated. Marie Corr, 24 S. Main Street was opposed to the license because of the noise, parking problem and congestion in the area. David Loving noted that the Deacons voted to oppose the beer and wine license for Alva's and he is also opposed because of historical buildings in area, south common problem, etc. Mr. Leon Grant spoke in favor of the license as he feels Mr. Alvarez has done a good job and should have no problem with a beer and wine license. He is in favor because of past history of the restaurant. Mr. Dennis Pepi was also in favor of the license. It was also noted that the Board could always revoke the license if there was a problem. Selectman May noted that it was not that easy to do. Allan Johnson asked if there had ever been a problem with a beer and wine license in town, which was negative. Mr. Priesing noted that they would like to be ready for more business in town and this is going along with downtown development. MOTION: To deny the license as it is not in the best interest of the Town, proximity of residents, it is near the school, church, library, many children in the area, increased traffic congestion and negative reaction of the neighborhood. May /Levine VOTED: 3 -0 Colella abstained. 8:30 PM Titus' Change of Manager, All Alcoholic Beverage,Common Victualler's Atty. David Birman was present with Mr. Titus. Clerk Mahana read the notice as it appeared in the paper. Abutters had been notified. Letter was read from neighbors in area about 2 AM license and noise.in the area after closing hours. Mr. Birman spoke about the new owners, Gil Stuart and his families and that they would try to keep it the same way Mr. Titus has run it. It has a good record for liquor disturbance calls. The new owners are also concerned with the neighbors in the area and will follow their wishes. John Gula, 240 Plain St. noted that there have been some accidents on Plain Street, but none were Titus' customers. Mr. Brown complained about people racing down the driveway and up Plain Street at 2 -3 A.M. Kathy Pritchard opposed 2 AM license. Paul Burlingame noted that they are not responsible after customers leave the building. He feels that the business is run properly. Ted ; Copparini felt Police should check on speeders on Plain Street. Selectman Mahana mentioned that he went through liquor dis- turbance calls for a year and Titus' had only four compared to other places in Town. MOTION: To transfer license from Titus' to Hidden Country, Gilbert Stuart. May / Mahana VOTED: 3 -1 Levine opposed, Colella abstained. Selectman Levine asked when a hearing could be held to change hours on license. This would have to be done at renewal time, AMENDMENT To Motion: To request that in the transfer requirements Mr. Stuart sit down with neighbors on arrangement. Levine /No Second BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING April 28, 1982 Page 4 Selectman May noted that Mr. Stuart is willing to sit down with the neighbors and discuss any problems they might have or suggestions. Paul Folkman came before the Board to have them sign the Block Grant application. They will have to decide where they will spend the money after they get the preliminary approval. * MOTION: To forward the Block Grant application to the State for Approval. Levine /May VOTED: 4 -0. Correspondence Letter from Mrs. LoDico re: complaints from neighbors about their cookout. Police Chief responded to her letter and noted that it appears to be a neighbor problem. He noted that calls to that address have been anonymous phone calls and in the future, they will not respond to this address unless they give their name. erk's Folder * Application for a one day common victualler's license for Conservation Commission. Approved with fee waived. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. 5/15/82 * Application for a one day common victuallers license for Little League 5/1/82 Approved. Mahana /Colella VOTED: 4 -0. * Application for commonvvictuallers license, The Treat Shop, 245 N. Main Street. Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. * Application for Sworn Weigher's License, David White for Blane Chemical. Approved. Levine /May VOTED: 4 -0. Application for Auctioneer's License, Joel Udinsky, Rumford Avenue for his business in Walpole. On Hold Mr. Udinsky to come in to Board meeting. * Application for Junk Dealer's License, Joseph DiRienzo, 328 School Street. Approved. Colella /May VOTED: 4 -0. * Application for Junk Dealer's License, Douglas Sharp, 660 East Street. Approved. Mahana /Colella VOTED: 4 -0. * Application for Junk Dealer's License, Cal Vizdom, 70 North Main Street. Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Application for automatic amusement devices, 25, from Bill Owen.for 240 Chauncy Street. On Hold. Letter from Town Clerk re: liquor licenses. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING April 28, 1982 Page 5 Rick Schwertner came before the Board to sign the lease on John Berry School to Pinecroft School at a price of $6600. Town Counsel had reviewed the lease and it is in good order. The lease is for 14 months with no sub -lease at the present time. Their curriculum will be given to the School Committee for approval after they have started the lease. * MOTION: To accept the lease agreement as presented by Town Counsel and Town Manager. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Plywood from John Berry should be stored at Spaulding School for various boards or committees if they.need it. * Minutes of April 14, 1982 Approved with two corrections. P.8, Selectman May "or dismissal" taken out and before Board reports, Selectman Levine left the meeting. Levine /May VOTED: 4 -0. * Minutes of April 21, 1982 Approved. Levine /Mahana VOTED: 4 -0. Town Manager's Report Town Manager noted that Ron Bonvie is required by the Housing Authority to remove the Fairfield building from the site and Carlson property. He wants to remove it and take it to the landfill. In the past, demolition work has been refused at the landfill and his recommendation is that it not be permitted. Mr. Bonvie would be willing to bring in additional cover material to the dump. * MOTION: To disallow use of landfill for the demolition of Fairfield Building. May /Levine VOTED: 4 -0. Town Manager reported on cost of water main extension on Elm Street for Mr. Caponigro. Cost for materials would be $11,337 with $3200 to rent a backhoe to do the work. Cost to the Town is $14,500 without labor. Estimated labor is $3800. Board took this under advisement for the present time. It was agreed that the work will have to be done even if they do not acquire the Ash Property. Bid Awards * Traffic Lights for Schools to Traffic Systems, Inc. for a cost of $3,976. This is for fixtures, Town will do the labor. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Supt. of Schools will be notified. Interceptor bid has been postponed until May 11, 1982. Town Manager spoke about additional aid from state of $45,875 more than last year. Dept. of Education wants to allocate some of it to the schools. * MOTION: To notifiy State Representative and Senators of their opposition to the proposed allocation. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Gopy to Mr. Segal, MMA BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING April 28, 1982 Page 6 Town Manager noted that he attended a workshop on workmens compensation insurance sponsored by MMA. They will get back to him with a rating for Mansfield. Regarding Police Department radar equipment, Central Equipment of Millis is offering to local departments radar equipment at a cost of $750 per unit. His recommendation is that Town purchase a new radar unit at a cost of $750. Offer ends May 14, 1982. There was a question on where * the money would come from, and was put on hold until next week. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Town Manager noted that the Board should personnel policy so that it can be effec resigned from the Historical Commission. estate agent had talked to him about the near the sewer plant, Webb property back pursue it. finish their review of the Live July 1, 1982. Lyman Avery He also noted that a real Town purchasing a piece of land parcel. Board feels we should Leo Fletcher should come in soon about and discuss the computer situation. ( There was a request to turn on street lights on Hope Street for the summer. * MOTION: To turn on some lights near the park on Hope Street for the summer. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Request for a street light, Rocco Grasso, given to Selectman Mahana. Board Reports Selectman May asked when they would start interviewing for the Town Counsel's position. It was decided to do this next Tuesday and Thursday evenings. He would also like the Town Accountant's advertisement to be put in Brockton and Taunton papers. He asked about gas consumption records, and that Town Manager check on senior aid program for Bob Marshall. Selectman Levine asked when Leon Lombardi would be coming in. Chairman McNair noted that he will be in touch when he has some available time. Selectman Colella noted that next week before the meeting they should have a moment of silence for John McAlice. Selectman Mahana noted that Barney Frank's office has not received any information from the Health Agent on his progress on Stearns Avenue. He was also informed last Saturday night when in Boston that Mansfield had a Sergeant's exam that day. Felt that Police Chief should have informed them. Fuel adjustment will be discussed next week. * MOTION: That effective June 1, 1982 until Labor Day the Town go back to summer schedule, 8:00 - 4 :00 P.M. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. * There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:49 P.M. Mahana/ May VOTED: 4 -0.