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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-15-1982BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT.COMMISSIONERS AGENDA September.15, 1982 1. 7:00 P.M. Meeting Opened for Correspondence Review 2. 7:15 P.M. Discussion on Electric.Rates 3. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order 4. Clerk's Folder 5. Warrants 6. 7:45 P.M. James Aiello - No Place Special Sunday Licenses 7. 8:00 P.M. Camp Dresser & McKee Progress Report - ( Paul Folkman /Paul Marchessault Sewer Connection Policy Review & Approval 8. 8:30 P.M. Barbara Tarsa - Sewer Connection 9. 8:45 P.M. Steve Williams - SerVess 10. Correspondence 11. Minutes of September 8, 1982 12. Town Manager's Report 13. Board Reports 14. Adjournment BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING September 15, 1982 PRESENT: Chairman McNair, Selectmen Colella, Mahana, May. Town Manager, W. Chadwick Maurer, Jr. Selectman Levine not present this evening. 7:15 P.M. Meeting called to order. Discussion on Electric Rates - Present were Jean Nichols; John Nelson & Dan Sack from R.W. Beck to answer questions about the electric light rate increase. Board would like to make sure the increase does not exceed 20 %. John Nelson noted that the 88% increase in the base rate came from the Rate Study done by R.W. Beck. The figures were based on the 88% increase in the base rate with different fuel adjustments. Mr. Nelson felt that the fuel costs would be decreasing about 16% over a period of time. A problem discussed by the Board was the profit exceeding 8% DPW allowed profit. A staggered increase was discussed. Selectman May felt that they should start absorbing the fuel adjustment into the base rate so they will not show an excessive profit until the rate study is completed. Selectman Mahana asked that all future correspondence from R.W. Beck be sent to the Board. Board would like Jean Nichols to look at figures to see what per- centage they can use until the end of the year. Mr. Nelson noted that they can only change the rates every 3 months and that there will have to be another base rate increase at the beginning of next year. Bernie McKinley asked about a cash reserve possibly being used. Ms. Nichols felt that they should go with the 88% increase and work with percentages of decrease in fuel charge. MOTION: To take 25% reduction off of current recovery cost of fuel to be reviewed on a month to month basis until future studies are made. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. The rate study could be done now, working with other electric departments. One main problem is finding a director as the salary is lower than the salary demands of other light directors. Town Manager recommended he serve as the Electric Light Director under the Town Charter. Normally the Electric Manager reports to the Board of Selectmen. Therefore, the Board should appoint a manager of the light department which would serve as both. MOTION: To readvertise for Light Department Manager and that the Board of Selectmen hereby remove the Town Manager as the Manager of the Light Department, which is not effective until one is hired, per Town Manager's recommendation. Mahana /Colella VOTED: 3 -0. Town Manager recommended that the Board consider appointing an electric department advisory committee. MOTION: To take Town Manager's suggestion under advisement at this time. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -1 Colella opposed. MOTION: As Light Commissioners, the Board institute the bids to be done for a rate study. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. * MOTION: To make Selectman May Clerk for this evening. Mahana/ Colella VOTED: 3 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING September 15, 1982 Page 2 8:45 P.M. James Aiello - Sunday Licenses for No Place Mr. Aiello noted that they have adult supervision in the bowladrome now. Selectman May noted that he has not seen any calls on the log from them lately. They also have police detail on weekends in the lounge when they have entertainment. MOTION: To approve Sunday license renewals on the machines in the bowling alley. Colella /May VOTED: 3 -0. * MOTION: To grant Sunday licenses to James Aiello.for two pinball and two video machines in No Place Special. May /Colella VOTED: 3 -0. 8:53 P.M. Camp Dresser & McKee - Progress Report Present were James Glendye, Charles Loveridge, and Paul Marchessault to give their progress report on the wastewater treatment plant and the construction on the interceptor. There was a short discussion on materials stored off site. Regarding the interceptor project, the contractor hit ledge rock and will be overrunning on that line item. Mr. Loveridge thought the time limit for this was 20 days and noted that the contractor could make a claim for unforeseen underground conditions. They will start working on the inter- ceptor line sometime next week in the downtown area starting behind the funeral home on the right -of -way. Board discussed traffic patterns as they would like to see more consideration given to the downtown businesses. Board recommended detouring 106 traffic down 140 past the town hall and opening Church Street to 2 -way traffic. The sewer interceptor will be on the west side of Main Street. Board would like the detail police to take staggered lunch breaks also. Mr. Loveridge had three change orders for the Board to vote on. :(, MOTION: To approve change order to relocate control push buttons on exhaust fans in chlorine building for $1,153. Mahana/ Colella VOTED: 3 -0. MOTION: To approve change order to add two light fixtures for $666. Colella /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. MOTION: To approve change order to delete dampproofing on con- crete tanks for $9,000. Mahana /Colella VOTED': 3 -0. Paul Folkman & Paul Marchessault - Sewer Connection Policy Review & Paul Folkman went over changes in sewer connection policy as follows: Modify residential permit for a typical residential connection. On sewer connection permit form addition of state approval section and sewer assess- ment section. Addition:to sewer permit card to have applicant notify Sewer Department 48 hours prior to connection being made. There is about $14,000 available to start infiltration program on mains. Both recommended that the Board commit.$25,000 for next year to continue the infiltration program. BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING September 15, 1982 Page 3 They will come back later on fees and infiltration. Future allocation will come under the user charge. Selectman Mahana had a problem with rescinding all permits not being used. Paul Folkman recommended keeping that item in the policy review. MOTION: To approve the sewer connection policy as amended by Paul Folkman & Paul Marchessault. May /Colella VOTED: 3 -0. Sewer Connection Permit - Webb Auto, Corner of Crocker & Mansfield Ave. for 600 GPD. MOTION: To approve sewer connection permit, Webb Auto for 600 GPD subject to submission of plans to Town. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. land Drive MOTION: To approve sewer connection permit for Sturdy Memorial 200 Copeland Drive for 900 GPD. May / Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Hemlock Mr. Lorusso was present with plan and easement agreement to show Board where connection would be made. House will get betterment charge when sewer is put on Fruit Street * MOTION: To grant Lorusso Bros., Lot 37, Fruit Street residential connection for 330 GPD. May /Colella VOTED: 3 -0. 9:46 P.M. Steve Williams - SerVess Mr. Williams noted that they will be renting a duplex from an investor in Mansfield for 6 mentally retarded gentlemen. These gentlemen are working and are moving from Norton to Mansfield. The duplex is located at 44 -46 Crocker Street. They will be staffed 24 hours a day. Some of these men have lived in Mansfield before and they have to move..-as the house in Norton is being sold. These men are self sufficient and are not a threat to the public. They will probably have a multi -year lease agreement. It was also noted that the School Dept. has allocated funds for two of these men for transportation. It was asked why local communities pay for transportation for these people. State law requires local communities to pay for a portion of the transportation costs. Mr. Williams noted that the house on Rumford Avenue will be vacated soon. They intend to move to North Attleboro. Samoset House had problems but there is now an age re- quirement. It was also noted that there are existing bus runs in Town now that might be used. No vote was required and they will speak to abutters of property being rented. BOARD OF SELECTMEN/LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING September 15, 1982 Page 4 Correspondence Letter from Board of Health re: Robin Hill Road. Chairman McNair noted that he spoke to Mr. Tartufo and told him that he had requested information on it from Town Counsel. He would like to get together with the Town Manager and residents with the land owner involved and have a meeting at the Town Hall. This situation will have to be cleared up. Mr. McKinley mentioned that he has copies of correspondence if the Board would like them. Letter to,_ Town Manager re: Form 271 State Aid Highways. $589,598.50 local appropriation. To be signed. Letter of resignation from Town Accountant, Bob Conley. * MOTION: To accept Bob Conley's resignation with regret and send letter of thanks. May /Colella VOTED: 3 -0. Letter from Planning Board to Town Counsel re: Cabot Pond Restoration. Petition received from citizens to lower speed limit on Main Street to 20 MPH from Church Street to the Post Office. Town Manager will check with Police Chief. Reports from Police Chief re: radar and liquor disturbance calls. Letter from Mansfield Police Association re: invitation to Police Association's ball. October 23, 1982. Selectman Mahana noted that a member of the force has challenged the Board to a golf match. From DEQE re: Leak Detection Grant, $318,000 available to the Town. Board thanked Paul Folkman & Bob Morrison for their work on the grant. From N.E. Telephone.re: hearing date for conduit at N.Main & Chauncy Sts. * MOTION: To set hearing date for September 29, 1982 at 8:00 P.M. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. From Library Trustees re; Jacob Williams Fund. Would like to buy books. Town Manager will notify them of Board's decision. From ABCC re: license renewals. From MA. DPW re: Chapter 90 Extra Work Order #1 for $8,251.16, lights at Forbes & 106. * MOTION: To approve Extra Work Order #1 in the amount of $8,251.16. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. From MA DPW re: Chapter 90 Funds. Signed by Board. BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING September 15, 1982 Page 5 Police Dept. monthly report. From DEQE re: hazardous wastes being stored, treated or disposed. Copies to Hazardous Waste Task Force, Bd. of Health. From Corps of Engrs. re: inspection report of wastewater treatment plant. Request from Class of 1972 to sell raffle tickets 10/30/82 at Memorial Park during football game.. * MOTION: To give permission to Class of 1972 to sell raffle tickets. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Request from Jaycees to have a raffle drawing at the Town Hall 10/1/82. Would like one or two Selectmen to do the drawing for prizes. * MOTION: To grant permission to Jaycees to use the Town Nall for raffle drawing on October 1, 1982. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Request from Jaycees to post display kits and coupons in the Town Hall for their project called "Your Number Is Up ". * MOTION: To approve Jaycees use of Town Hall for Your Number Is Up. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. From Dept. of Revenue re: Property Tax Classification. Clerk's Folder Class II License for James Eastman to be signed. Notice from Dagg's Lounge to change manager to Mark Rogers, No Place Special. * MOTION: To grant name change of manager at Dagg's to Mark Rogers. May /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Warrants * #15 - $945,730.56, town & school expenses, approved. Colella /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0. Jurors Kathleen A. Chartier, 32 Cottage Street Elaine M. Steinberg, 33 Church Street Lisa M. Moreshead, 307 Hope Street Edmund J. Tierney, 23 Old Farm Road BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF MEETING September 15, 1982 Page 6 Minutes of September 8, 1982 - On Hold Until Next Week * MOTION: To put on hold until next week. Mahana /Colella VOTED: 3 -0. Town Manager's Report Town Manager mentioned meeting tomorrow night with Norton at 7:30 P.M. He has received an estimate for the pilot study from Whitman & Howard at a cost of $18,100. Funds would come from the Water Dept. for pump repair and equipment. Board would like to get estimates from other firms on the pilot study. Selectman Mahana requested that any future engineering work should be sent out to other firms. * MOTION: To contact some other firms to compare the costs. Mahana /May VOTED: 3 -0. Town Manager noted that Whitman & Howard did the original evaluation on it. Board Reports Selectman Colella noted that Liberatore Square and Carnevale Square are messy and should be cleaned.:up. Selectman Mahana would like Penny,McNair to be appointed Christmas Tree Decoration Committee. He also asked when N. Main Street would be paved. Prior to general election he urges the School Dept. to park in front portion of school parking lot and to reserve space for voters; He would also like to approach industries in town to have a representative attend a general meeting with Tom department heads to update the status of projects going on in the Town. Selectman Mahana will work with the Town {Manager to arrange the meeting. Will probably be a breakfast meeting with coffee and danish. He noted that GATRA signed a contract with the MBTA. He would also like to extend bus service from Attleboro to Mansfield. Selectman May asked about the lot line at Mansfield Avenue and the rail- road station. Could DPW Director.determine lot line soon. Selectman McNair asked about sign ,location for Lions Club sign at Town Hall. Contractor will be out to look at location Monday morning at 9 A.M. He also asked about snow plowing contracts for this winter. Town Manager will check with DPW Director. * There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 11:10 P.M. Colella /Mahana VOTED: 3 -0.