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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-12-1982BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA May 12, 1982 1. 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order 3. Clerk's Folder 4. Warrants 5. Correspondence 6. 7:45 P.M. Lions Club Gift 7. 8:00 P.M. Camp Dresser & McKee Progress Report 8. Minutes of May 5, 1982 9. Town Manager's Report 10. Board Reports 11. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 12, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman McNair, Selectman Mahana, May. Selectman Levine arrived at 7:49 P.M. Selectman Colella arrived at 7:39 P.M. Town Manager, W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. In Clerk's Folder, licenses to be signed for Hidden Country, Inc. (weekday music machine, live entertainment weekdays and common victuallers license). * Application for common victuallers license, Newport Creamery, 242 Chauncy Street. Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. * Application for auctioneer's license, Norman Gray, 888 S. Main Street. Approved Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. * One day common victuallers license, Mansfield Social Club, May 24, 1982. MOTION: To approve and waive $5 fee Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. blarrantc * #69 - $517,866.47 - $360 Voucher #5026, to be approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. * #70 - $5,333.33 approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Correspondence Letter from Diane Mangiaratti re: lack of supervision at landfill. Letter from Skip Walsh re: procedure on hazardous waste spills. It was suggested that a CETA person might work at the landfill, DPW Super- visor might fill in on Saturdays during lunch hour, or position might be partially funded through water protection system. Town Manager will check on it. Memo from Town Manager to Board of Health re: Health Agent's Salary. * MOTION: To support the Town Manager's position on the Health Agent's salary. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Letter from Board of Health to American Legion re: they need a food establishment license and will not waive the fee. 7:45 P.M. Lions Club Gift. Present were C. Mulcahy, L. Marston, A. Sarro, and P. DeGirolamo to discuss the gift to the Town of a permanent sign to put in front of the Town Hall to list activities. They would like to know if the Board would agree to accept and maintain the sign. They will have to obtain a variance for the sign. Town Manager noted it is mostly used by the Recreation Dept. Selectman Mahana commended the Lions for the offering of a gift to the town and noted that it would keep people aware of what is going on in Town. Board members concurred with his feeling. Before it is accepted by the Board, they would like to check on the design and decide where it would be placed. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 12, 1982 Page 2 Lions Club members noted that they would do everything including landscaping. Board agreed that the procedure for use would be subject to Town Manager through the Board of Selectmen. Board thanked the Lions for the gift.and they will vote on it at a later date. 8:00 P.M. CDM Progress Report Present were C. Loveridge, B. Mackey, J. Glendye and P. Marchessault. Mr. Glendye read his progress report for the month of April to the board. Mr. Loveridge noted that a Hope Building payment was being made and was on the warrant. They were satisfied with the bids on the interceptor line and are checking Walsh's references. Selectman Mahana asked about the 12" pipe for the plant in Norton. Mr. Mackey noted that they would need an 8" pipe and that the Town could probably charge Norton for the difference between an 8 and 12" pipe when they connect to the plant. Mr. Mackey noted that the operating cost for the well system on annual basis would be $3600 per year and would not provide any fire protection. To purchase water from Norton would be $1200 - $2000 per year. No capital costs were included. Hydrants will be needed on site. It was noted that the interceptor bid came in at half of the estimated cost and the Board will be checking to be sure there is no deviation from the contract. Chairman McNair asked Mr. Marchessault about pumping up the administration end of the contract. Mr. Marchessault explained the situation to him and that he did not realize this had been taken care of. Clerk's Folder Application for Sunday license, dancing by patrons, Hidden Country, Inc. Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -1 Levine opposed, Colella abstained. Correspondence Notice from Southeastern Regional re: open house, May 16, 1982 Letter from.ABCC re: transfer of license to Spiezio from C. Falotico Jack's Cafe.on hold per.dept. of revenue. Chairman McNair mentioned that he had talked to Mr. Spiezio and he told him the problem was with the prior owner. Letter from Building Inspector re: zoning by -law for arcades only allowed in industrial zone. Chairman McNair mentioned that both applications had to go to the Zoning Board of Appeals to get a variance. MOTION: To defer any action until the ZBA has had time to review the variance applications on the arcades. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -1 Levine opposed. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 12, 1982 Page 3 * MOTION: To reconsider vote on Newport Creamery. Colella /Levine VOTED: 2 -3 Motion failed. * MOTION: To put application on hold until it is built. Colella/ Levine VOTED: 3 -1 Mahana opposed. Letter from EPA re: payment request approved. Letter from Tony Fiore re: resigned from CATV Advisory Committee. Board members noted that he was a big help on the Committee. * MOTION: To accept his resignation with regret and send a letter of thanks to him. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 4 -0. Reports from Police Chief re: use of radar and liquor disturbance calls. * Parade Permit for Memorial Day Parade, May 31, 1982 Approved subject to Police and Fire restrictions. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. It was suggested that two fire trucks be moved. Sewer connection permit, RT Engineering, Maple Street. Not to be built for three years. Town Manager noted that a plan has to be with it to be sent to the State. Board cannot approve it now, will have to be given back to applicant.as they need a plan of the building. * Street light requests. Motion to approve nine additional street lights to be turned on. Mahana /Colella VOTED: 3 -1 Levine opposed. Letter from Municipal Building Committee offering their expertise. Board suggested having them look at salt storage shed at wwtp. They will be made aware of it. Memo from Police Chief re: calls for one year at Harry's Lounge, 21. * MOTION: To notify Harry's verbally and in writing that for one years observance Harry's has had 21 police calls. Levine /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0 Colella abstained. Letter from ZBA re: requesting legal action for various matters. * MOTION: To have Town Counsel pursue it with ZBA. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Notice from ABCC re: they upheld Town's decision on application of Lakonia, Inc. Notice from Cooperative Extension Program re: seminar at Dunfey's on wetlands. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 12, 1982 ( Page 4 Letter from Planning Board re: they voted to suggest to Board that they identify zones where arcades shall be permitted rather than zones where they are prohibited. Selectman May mentioned that they have to say where they are prohibited. Planning Board letter re: off street parking on Chauncy Street and zoning change. Requesting that the Selectman call a special town meeting. Board noted that when they do, they will let Planning Board know and will include zoning article. Letter from American Paper explaining why they did not make any money on the paper picked up at the recycling center. Selectman May mentioned that last week on waste oil, $30 collected had been back in 1971. Town Manager will check on it. Letter from Industrial Finance Agency re: revenue bond for Di Rico Bldg. Trust Project and one on Hub Folding Box Company. Letter from Spencer Kelley thanking Jim Hall for sponsoring Streamline America. Was very good. Letter from Ex. Office of Transportation & Construction re: public works development program. Daily worksheets from Highway Department. * Minutes of May 5, 1982 Approved. Levine /May VOTED: 4 -0. Jurors Elmerinda Gallus, 51 Campbell Street Gary Butler, 31 Summer Street Frederick Mayo, 31 Branch Street Warren Carr, 241 South Main Street Town Manager's Report Town Manager went over his memo to the Board regarding the procedures for new Town Counsel. * MOTION: To adopt the outline as prepared by the Town Manager. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0. Board will be meeting tomorrow night with Whitman & Howard. The transfer ( request for Police radar was turned down. Mr. Alessandri came in to see the Town Manager about Wessell Avenue. He wants the land back. This item was put on hold. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 12, 1982 Page 5 Town Manager noted that Foxboro would like to meet with the Board on May 24, 1982 about the new WWTP. They were advised by the State that they would not get any funding unless they have an agreement with Mansfield. Meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, May 25, 1982, 7:30 P.M. at the Mansfield Town Hall. Regarding the costs for Foxboro to connect, they will use Paul's concepts but no figures. Foxboro wants to only pay a fee for the gallons that go in there. Town Manager reported on the wing plow for the grader. He also noted that there is $3500 for the removal of street trees. They will have to be marked and a public hearing will be held. He also mentioned that the DPW is working on street paving and drainage improvements. The Board can add to it if they wish. Leo Fletcher's report should be finished by the end of May on the computer. He also spoke about the gas records and mentioned that there should be a surplus in the gas and oil account. He spoke to Bob Marshall about the gas records and he feels a book should be in each vehicle. At the present time, he is working on a time loss program in each department. Board Reports Selectman Colella would like to.have downtown swept for Memorial Day. He also would like to hold on hiring another person for the Electric Light Director's position as the foreman could do the job and save the town money. Selectman Mahana had no report. Selectman May asked when they would appoint Town Counsel. Everyone was ready tonight. * MOTION: That John Dwyer be appointed Town Counsel. Mahana / Colella VOTED, 3 -2 McNair, Levine opposed. This will be effective June 1, 1982. Procedures will be put in letter to Mr. Dwyer. Selectman Levine asked about the fence on S. Main Street /495. MDPW had been contacted and they will be removing it. She would also like to start going over applications for Town Accountant, Light Director and DPW Director. Chairman McNair asked if Fire Chief could look into Bristol Arms false alarms again. He would like a report from him on how many there have been recently. He has also had complaints from residents on police officers on School Street sitting in cars and not wearing safety vests. They are paid by the contractor and detour signs should also be put up. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 12, 1982 Page 6 * MOTION: To go into executive session to discuss police investigations. May /Colella VOTED: 4 -0. * It was polled by the Chairman to not go into executive session this evening. VOTED: 5 -0. * There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:17 P.M. Mahana /May VOTED: 4 -0.