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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-8-1982BOARD OF SELECT14EN AGENDA September 8, 1982 1. 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order Sewer Connection Policy Review - Paul Folkman Paul Marchessault 3. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - James.Eastman, Jr. Class II License 4. 8:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Mansfield Motor Inn Liquor License 5. Warrants 6. Clerk's Folder 7. Correspondence 8. Minutes of September 1, 1982 9. Town Manager's Report 10. Board Reports 11. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING September 8, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman McNair, Selectmen Mahana, Levine, May. Selectman Colella not present this evening. Town Manager, W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. 7:30 P.M. Meeting called to order. Sevier Connection Policy Review - Paul Folkman, Paul Marchessault Town Manager spoke briefly about the sewer connection permit process and that the Town will be applying for a grant to upgrade the Lyons Brook sewer which will help alleviate the problem on West Street. Mr. Folkman began the presentation which reviewed all sewer policies and recommendations for improvements. It was noted that the main problem is infiltration of water into the sewer mains during the winter months. Their recommendation was to implement a sewer monitoring program for the whole sewer system and to seal the sewer lines. They also recommended a new administrative procedure for the issuance of sewer permit connections with new forms, etc. Paul Folkman has written a letter to Town Counsel regarding rescinding in 60 days all permits not being used with written notice. Both Paul Folkman and Paul Marchessault would like to see the package as presented adopted as a whole. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing, James Eastman, Jr. - Class II License Clerk Levine read application for James Eastman, Eastman Motors, Class II license to sell used cars-,at Clemuney, Inc. 14r. Eastman noted that he will be selling 4 -5 cars on Clemmey's property at 390 West Street and will have a trailer as his office. No repair work will be done. It was asked if the trailer was authorized in that zone for 390 West St. If license is approved, it would be conditional on Building Inspector.and ZBA approval. Mr. Raymond Whittier, 396 West Street noted that he was opposed to the license because of increased traffic in the area. Mr. Richard Gordon, 407 West Street was also opposed due to traffic increase and added con- gestion in the area. Mr. Eastman felt that there would not be any added traffic in the area because of his business. His business will be set back from the road and no cars will be seen from the street. MOTION: To grant a Class II License to James Eastman, Jr. with restriction of no more than 6 cars on the lot at one time. 19ay /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. AMENDED MOTION: To have license approved subject to Building ,Inspector approval for water use, etc. May /Levine VOTED: 3 -0. Return to Sewer Connection Policv Review Mr. Marchessault suggested contacting a firm to seal the sewers once problem areas are found. They also suggested having permit valid for 60 days after Planning Board and Conservation Commission approval. Paul suggested having water and sewer departments work on a sewer use vs. water consumption report. That would compare to what has been approved vs. what actual use is from water reports. If the use exceeds the original permit, they would be re- quested to come in with an amended permit. Paul Folkman noted that they are waiting for a survey form on sewer connection fees sent to various towns BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING September 8, 1982 Page 2 surrounding Mansfield. This will be ready for next week. Selectmen May and Mahana noted that they did a very good job on their report. Board would like to wait and vote on the whole package next week. Paul Folkman noted that they need a program somewhat like the leak detection program.for the sewers. It was asked how many gallons would be rescinded on pending permits. They will have that next week. It was also asked if they could set a minimum requirement of 200 GPD not requiring an engineer for residential permits. This will be taken into consideration. Town Manager felt that contractors should have a planbefore starting construction in the street. 8:30 P.M. Public Hearing - Mansfield Motor Inn Liquor License Clerk Levine read the notice of Hearing published in the paper. Present was Ken Bedrosian from Mansfield Motor Inn. It was asked if the appli- cation had changed any from the original application. The only item that has changed is the formation of a partnership for the corporation. He noted that he is not adverse to a 12:00 Midnight license. There will be no dancing in the lounge, but function room may be used for parties, etc. Letters were attached from Planning Board and Conservation Commission for the Board. Mr. Paul Dalton from CC &F was happy to see the additional motel as the industrial park has a need for it. He is in favor of it. * MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen grant Mansfield Motor Inn an all alcoholic beverage license with 1:00 A.M. closing time. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Sewer Connection Policy Review With most of presentation being discussed, Board asked for recommendations on sewer connection permits for this evening. Selectman May felt that local permits should be approved first with pending State approval. Paul Folkman noted that Ken Larsen has state approval for Chauncy Plaza, but needs local approval for 4,000 GPD. Newport Creamery needs both local and state approval for 2,000 GPD. Mansfield Motor Inn needs both local and state approval for 18,000 GPD. Appletree Diner has State approval for 7,000 GPD but needs to fill out local application. Massand has State approval for 400 GPD, but needs local approval for 715 GPD. Kempt & Riccio residential permits are on hold and a letter has to be sent to them. Chris Matoian has no flow on his permit and should be contacted to get this information. Sewer Connection Permit - 242 Chauncy Street. 4,000 GPD. Ken Larsen MOTION: To grant sewer connection permit for 242 Chauncy Street not to exceed 4,000 GPD. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 3 -0. Sewer Connection Permit - 254 Chauncy Street 2,000 GPD. Newport Creamery MOTION: To grant sewer connection permit for Newport Creamery, 254 Chauncy Street not to exceed 2,000 GPD subject to State aaoroval. Mahana /Mav VOTED: 3 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING September 8, 1982 Page 3 Sewer Connection Permit - Inncorp Development, Mansfield Motor Inn, 60 Forbes Boulevard 18,000 GPD. No local permit had been filled out yet. * MOTION: To grant sewer connection permit to Mansfield Motor Inn 60 Forbes Boulevard not to exceed 18,000 GPD, subject to State approval and subject to filling out local permit form with no difference. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Sewer Connection Permit - Appletree Diner, Creeden to Chauncy Street 7,000 GPD. No local permit filled out yet:. State approval received. * MOTION: To grant sewer connection permit to Appletree Diner not to exceed 7,000 GPD subject to filling out local permit form. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Sewer Connection Permit - Massand Realty, 44 Wood Avenue 715 GPD. * MOTION: To grant sewer connection permit to Massand Realty, 44 Wood Avenue not to exceed 715 GPD. htahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Sewer Connection Permit - James Kempt, 55 Fruit Street and Sewer Connectio Permit --John Riccio, 49 James Street. These are on hold as an easement is needed and original conditions of Kempt permit have not been adhered to yet. Town Manager will send letter to Kempts and Riccios. Sewer Connection Permit - Webb Auto, corner of Crocker & Mansfield Avenue Flow is required for commercial permits and this information is not on the permit application. Contact Chris Matoian to obtain this information. Clerk's Folder * Application for hackney license, John Freeman Mansfield Taxi for Car #2. New license. Approved. May /htahana VOTED: 3 -0. Check with Town Clerk to see if each driver has to be registered. Renewal Sunday licenses for Mansfield Bowladrome 5 video games and 2 pinball machines. New Sunday licenses for No Place Special for 2 pinball games and 2 video machines. * MOTION: To defer until next week.the four Sunday licenses on video and pinball machines and to have someone come in to explain them. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Warrants * #14 - $7,010.01, revenue sharing. Approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. * #13 - $429,543.92, town & school expenses, approved. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Levine abstained. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING September 8, 1982 Page 4 Highway Bonds to be signed by the Board for Chapter 90 work to be reimbursed by the State. Signals for Forbes & 106 and work on Hope Street. Correspondence Letter from Board of Health re: Skip Walsh resigned. ZBA Hearing notices. Reports from Police Chief re: radar and liquor disturbance calls. Bill from Town Counsel for August. From Town Counsel re: medical reports requested for a case. From Building Inspector to State re: Clemmey's sign to be removed. Application for Registrars of Voters from Jagquel.in Barclift, 136 Rumford Avenue. Republican Town Committee's recommendation for vacancy. * MOTION: To appoint Jacquelin Barclift to Registrars of Voters. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. From EOCD re: rental rehabilitation demonstration program. Letter from 14A DPW re: Chapter 90 betterment. Give to DPW Director. Letter from Barbara Kuzdzol re: opposed to piggery on East Street. Put in Town Counsel file. Letter from Town Counsel re: Robin Hill Road Trash Removal. From Town Counsel re: Sewer Connection Permits. From Whitman & Howard re: bids for Contract 82 -3 for water mains. Recommend it be awarded to D.J. Donahue of East Falmouth at a cost of $233,472.40. * MOTION: To award contract to D.J. Donahue of East Falmouth at a cost of $233,472.40. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Town Manager noted that the deed has to be signed by Joe Gonsalves first for easements. From City of Boston re: Mass. chapter formation of National Assoc. of Telecommunications Officers & Advisors. Copy to CATV Advisory Committee. Executive Dept. re: schedule of training courses for Civil Defense. Copy to Red Button. Army Corps of Engineers re: Interim Report #5 on wastewater treatment plant. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING September 8, 1982 Page 5 DPU notice on hearing 10/1/82. Petition received to grant liquor license to Mansfield Motor Inn. * Minutes of September 1, 1982 Approved., May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Tom Manager's Report Town Manager noted that he received a call from Bill Jordan requesting to meet with Norton on September 16, 1982. Board would like them to meet here. Town Manager would also like to appoint Paul Folkman to the Adhoc Sewer Committee. * MOTION: To appoint Paul Folkman to the Adhoc Sewer Committee. Levine /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Town Manager also received a memo from the Police Chief on replacing cruisers. No vote is required tonight. Selectman May mentioned that it takes DPW 2 -3 weeks to do,repair work on the cruisers and maintain them. Would like to know if it is the larger cruisers or smaller ones that need most of the repair work. Town Manager to check with Joe McKenna and DPW Director. Town Manager noted that he has had complaints about the corner of West & Tremont Streets. The owner of a corner of West & Tremont has offered to let the Town remove material from the corner to help alleviate the safety hazard there. He will have Town Counsel make an agreement for the land on the corner. The material removed would go to the landfill. Regarding the Prescott Wells, Town Manager requested that the Town assess liquidated damages against W. Hickey Company. * MOTION: To approve authorization with Whitman & Howard to assess liquidated damages against W. Hickey Company. Levine /May VOTED: 3 -0. Town Manager spoke briefly on Whitman & Howard's report on water quality and copper content in water. He would like to go forward with the pilot program to add lime to the water. Selectman Levine noted that she called Wayne Southworth in Easton. They will be adding lime to the water in Easton. He noted that house connections and telephone lines are grounded to the water systems.and it deteriorates the copper. Connecticut uses lime in their water systems almost all the time. He invited the Board to go to Easton and she is trying to get in touch with Stoughton and Needham as they already have lime in their systems. * MOTION: To institute the pilot program for 4 -6 weeks to put lime in the wells at Witch Pond as recommended by Whitman & Howard. Mahana /Levine VOTED: 3 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING September 8, 1982 Page 6 Board Reports Selectman Mahana would like to have Red Button on the agenda for executive session. He would like to know when North Main Street will be paved. Town Manager noted that there was a problem with the testing equipment. He also had complaints about a contractor blocking off a street with no detail officers, or detour signs and school buses had to back up. Town Manager mentioned that the permit came in and was issued and no.contact was made with the Police Department. There was a misunderstanding with the contractor and the Police Department. Town Manager will check on this. Selectman Levine had no report. Selectman May had no report. Selectman McNair asked if the radar had been out on West Street and if the bushes on Spring & James Streets had been cut. Selectman Levine asked about temporary patch on 106. Town Manager will call Bob Hillburg. Selectman Mahana noted that the Town Manager has applied to Amherst for the Town Manager's position and he wished him luck. * There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 10:46 P.M. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0.