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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-7-1982BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA July 7, 1982 1. 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called to Order 3. 7:30 P.M. Public Hearing - DiMonte Inc. License Transfer 4. 7:45 P.M. Rick Perrin - Proposed Marathon 5. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Block Grant (P. Folkman) 6. 8:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Hub Folding Box underground storage 7. Clerk's Folder 8. Warrants 9. Correspondence 10. Town Manager's Report 11. Board Reports 12. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 7, 1982 Present: Chairman McNair, Selectmen, May, Colella, Levine; Town Manager Maurer. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Transfer of DiMonte Inc. Beer and Wine License The advertisement for the hearing was read by the Clerk. All abutters have been properly notified by the applicants C. Curtis Parker and Kathleen Parker. Chairman McNair noted that a neighbor on Pratt Street had expressed concern about bottles being deposited across the street. Also, Paul Donnelly of 75 Pratt Street, questioned the possible relocation of coolers in the store and also the littering problem. Mr. Parker indi- cated that no change is contemplated in the store layout, and that he was planning to make every effort to keep the area of the store clean and un- littered. * MOTION: To grant license transfer for the sale of beer and wine from DiMonte Inc. to C. Curtis Parker. May /Levine. VOTED 3 -0. Colella abstained. Clerk's Folder Application for a three day beer and wine license for Aug. 13, 14, 15 for the John H. Armstrong Memorial Softball Tournament. The Board decided to hold this application until after the Workshop session with the Recreation Commission to set up guidelines for such licenses. Rick Perrin Cancer Society Marathon Mr. Perrin has volunteered to coordinate a 25 -mile marathon which will start and end in No. Attleboro, but travel over Rtes 106 and 140 in Mansfield. Proposed date is Sept. 12th. Estimated time in Mansfield is two to three hours. He will arrange details with police departments in all towns, and is seeking approval from the Board. MOTION: To grant permission for Cancer Society road race on September 12, 1982 subject to Police Department approval. * Levine /May VOTED 4 -0. Clerk's Folder - continued Renewal application for Sunday license - one pinball machine at the Mansfield House. MOTION: To approve the license for one pinball machine for the * Mansfield House. May /Levine VOTED 4 -0. Warrants * MOTION: To approve Treasury Warrant #2 in the amount of $648,066.35 for municipal expenses. May /Levine VOTED 4 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 7, 1982 Page 2 MOTION: To approve FY82 Warrant for school and municipal Levine abstained. is Hearina on Block Grant - 8:00 P #80 in the amount of $46,762.67 expenses. May /Colella. VOTED 3 -0. Planning Director P. Folkman, J. Colella representing the Housing Authority, R. Siefert, Chairman of the Downtown Advisory and J. Wills representing Mansfield Economic Development Corp. met with the Board. The hearing notice was read by the Clerk. The Town has been informed that its application has passed the pre- application stage for a grant of $200,000 in housing rehab loans and $120,000 for revital- ization of the downtown area. $55,000 is allowed for administration costs. The Downtown Advisory Committee has been designated as the contact group. The grant for revitalization of the downtown area would pay for physical capital improvements such as sidewalks, draining, curbing, etc. Money would be targeted for the area designated Primary #1. If any money remains it could be used for Primary #2 zone which could be amended by a neighborhood advisory committee. All projects must be accomplished in one year. Staffing would consist of a rehabilitation specialist, a secretary and an assistant. Mr. Siefert suggested that a banker should set on any committee that will review loan applications. It was determined that members of the I.D.F.A. and Economic Development Corporation group could do this. Mr. Wills noted that the Mansfield Economic Development Corporation was set up about 5 years ago, and consists of 25 people. He feels that professionals hired under the grant money could do the groundwork, and the volunteer group would pick up repayments under the SBA 503 program as seed money for commercial redevelopment. Loans would be decided on by the Downtown Advisory Committee and 5 members of the MEDC. Funding.could be reapplied for in future years. The Board thanked all involved for their efforts and cooperation in preparing the grant application. Hub Folding Box - Underground Storage Public Hearing Mr. James D. Pratt of A. Folding Box, appeared for underground tanks at 774 holding facility for vast trucks. Bonfatti & Co, the applicant Norfolk St. -- e oil and one Inc., general contractor for Hub They propose to install three one for alcohol storage, one as a for diesel fuel to service the company's BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING ( JULY 7, 1982 Page 3 The Board of Health has recommended that the installation of the diesel fuel tank be accomplished in accordance with State Regulation 572 CMR. Mr. Pratt stated that he has proposed either steel tanks or fibreglas tanks for the diesel and oil storage to the owner. Hub has not yet indicated their pre- ference. The Fire Chief would prefer to have fibreglas tanks. Margo Jellinek read a letter from the League of Women Voters Hazardous Waste Study Committee which urges fibreglas tanks for this installation and any future underground storage tanks. Mr. Pratt stated that whichever type tanks Hub Folding Box chooses, they would be constructed and installed in accordance with State Regulations. * MOTION: To grant permission to Hub Folding Box for installing one stainless steel tank and two fibreglas tanks (for 500 gals. waste oil and 6,000 gals. diesel fuel. May /Colella. VOTED 4-0. Hearing was closed at 9:00 P.M. Correspondence - continued Letter from E.P.A. re payment on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Letter of thanks from Warren Jones of the Apple Tree Diner. Notice of Public Hearing on New England Telephone rate from State D.P.U. Notice from Department of Revenue with enclosed booklet containing 1981 amended laws pertaining to local taxation. Notice from State Administration and Finance Office on Compliance with Chapter 579 of the Acts of 1980. Letter from George S. Kariotis, Secretary of Economic Affairs on proposed Microelectronic Center siting. Check on tax exempt status. Police Department reports on Liquor Disturbances and Radar Violations. Letter from Police Chief Earls requesting stop sign at the intersection of Shawmut Ave. at Rock St. and Rock St, with Samoset Ave. on both sides. Selectman May requested that the State also be petitioned for stop signs on Hope Street at the intersection of Church St. MOTION: To petition State approval on the stop signs recommended above. May /Colella. VOTED 3 -0. A request for a street light at 6 Juniper Drive by Mrs. Presentato. Request was denied as street lights are not for security purposes. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 7, 1982 Page 4 Thank you note from James Hall. Letter from Whitman, & Howard re motors supplied for Wells 8 and 9 by Vanco, Inc. and General Electric. Letter from Edward Rosenberg, Clerk of the Board of Health regarding the Board's concern over septic system on a lot on Balcom Street and the resulting newspaper articles of June 25 and June 28, 1982. He requests an apology from the Board. Chairman McNair noted that the questions raised by members of the Board were valid, and he does not feel any apology is necessary. Selectmen Levine and May stated that they would not apologize. Town Manager's Report Town Manager reported that the last of the water projects will be starting through the downtown area around the first of August. In September the sewer project construction will start in the same area. Traffic will have to be diverted on Old Colony Way and Thomas Street. Light Commissioners meeting is scheduled for Tuesday. Decision must be made on whether the Town will purchase hydro power from Quebec. Representatives from R W. Beck will also attend this meeting to explain the rate increase recommended to James Hall. Also at this time the final transfer requests will be presented for this fiscal year. On next Wednesday the representative from M.I.I.A. will review the program on workers' compensation. A decision on this must be made by July 15th. On the sewer connection of the Larsen Building at Rte 106, their original application was for 4,000 gpd. There is a question at this time as to what the proposed flow will be. Town Manager gave the Board a complete report on the circumstances of the accident involving the police motorcycle prior to its being put in service. This matter had been the subject of many rumors and allegations. Selectman May felt that the report was very thorough, but wants a further explanation as to why he was originally given incomplete or incorrect information; also that disciplinary action should be taken against the driver. Board Reports Selectman Colella passed. Selectman May inquired about the bike ramp on Williams Street. Selectman Levine asked for a clarification of where property lines are in relation to the Back Bay brook for an East Street resident. There was a question on the status of the Mansfield Taxi Service matter. The Building INspector is turning this over to the Town Counsel. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING JULY 7, 1982 Page 5 In reply to a question of the salt storage shed, Town Manager informed the Board that the Town is not eligible to receive State money for this project. The Municipal Building Committee will be looking into the matter. There was a question as to why the West Mansfield wells are pumping more than the well in East Mansfield. The last water project will connect the East and West Mansfield water lines and should equalize the pumping. Selectman Colella asked who the street sweeper is working on No. Main Street at 10:30 - 11:00 A.M. when parked cars block its operation. Also requested that the catch basin near Curtis Compact be cleaned regularly. Selectman Levine inquired when the street line painting would be done. The Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M. 1