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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-2-1983BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA February 2, 1983 1. 7:00 P.M. Informal Review of Correspondence 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called To Order a) Minutes of January 26, 1983 & January 31, 1983 b) Warrants c) License Applications d) Correspondence 3. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Mansfield Taxi & Sandwich Shoppe 2 Additional Video Machines, Continued from Last Week 4. 8:15 P.M. Senator David H. Locke 5. Old Business a) Town Manager b) Selectmen 6. New Business a) Town Manager b) Selectmen 7. Adjournment * * * * * * * BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 2, 1983 PRESENT: Chairman W. Chadw 7:30 P.M. Meeting Minutes of January Minutes of January Wa v"Anfc Levine, Selectmen Dunn, Wills, McNair, Town Manager, ick Maurer, Jr. Selectman Parsons arrived at 7:58 P.M. called to order. 26, 1983, approved, Dunn /McNair VOTED: 3 -0. 31, 1983, approved, Dunn /Wills VOTED: 3 -0. #49 - $122,763.37, town & school expenses, approved. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 Levine abstained. License Applications Application for common victualler's license, Newport Creamery, 254 Chauncy Street. Approved, McNair /Wills VOTED: 3 -0. Correspondence From Planning Board re: road acceptances. Public hearing set for March 16, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. From Town Counsel re; Dagg's Lounge liquor license. MOTION: To set hearing date for February 23, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. for the purpose of why license should not be revoked. McNair/ Wills VOTED: 3 -0. From Rep. Vernon requesting to be on agenda. Will be in February 16, 1983 at 8:15 P.M. From New England Telephone, public hearing needed for conduit on Chauncy Street. MOTION: To set hearing for February 16, 1983 at 8:00 P.M. McNair /Wills VOTED: 3 -0. From SRPEDD re: appointment to joint transportation planning group. Will check and see if Dick Curley would like to be appointed and check other applications. From Health Agent re: solvent recycling facility. MOTION: Not to send the health agent's recommendation to the State. McNair /No Second j * MOTION: To send health agent's recommendation to the State. Wills /Dunn VOTED: 2 -1 McNair opposed. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 2, 1983 Page 2 From Conservation Commission re: Michaelangela Estates in Foxboro. Requesting the Board support them and send a letter to Foxboro Selectmen. * MOTION: To send letter in support of Conservation Commission and let Foxboro know that we are willing to pay half of the cost for study not to exceed $350.00. McNair /Wills VOTED: 4 -0. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Mansfield Taxi & Sandwich Shoppe, 2 Additi Clerk Wills read notice from paper. The two games in the coffee shop would not reduce the seating capacity. Hours are 5:30 A.M. to 6 P.M. with an adult present at all times. Purpose of two games to help financial situation. During school hours, not many people in coffee shop. Commuters also use the games. Janice Todesco, 15 Fulton Street asked who would be responsible if children got hurt. Inside the building the Glenn's have the insurance, and outside, MBTA holds the lease and they would be responsible. Paul O'Neill, 294 Gilbert Street noted that he was in favor Of the games and that the Glenn's have helped the commuters by having the coffee shop there. He also noted that the children do not cause any trouble and he has not seen any near the tracks. Tony Bertino, North Attleboro, noted that he takes the train from Mansfield and has not seen any problems at the coffee shop. Roy DeGirolamo, 115 Central Street asked about the fee for the machines as Mrs. Glenn owes him money. Board noted that personal items could not be dis- cussed. MOTION: To grant the license for 2 additional video machines. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 4 -0. Hearing closed at 8:15 P.M. 8:15 P.M. Senator David H. Locke There was discussion on the town's budget and the exemption provision of Prop. 22. Senator Locke noted that there has been no proposed legislation yet for this year and he will be supporting Attleboro welfare office staying open. There was a question on money for downtown area projects which will be looked into. He will also send down information on pensions for munici- palities. Selectman Levine asked about his votes on death penalty and salary increase for legislators. He explained that he was not present when they voted on death penalty and he voted for pay increase for legislators although it included judges, too. Selectman McNair asked about state aid for local municipalities and if it would be given back to bigger cities and towns. He is not sure yet what the new governor will be doing. He did note that MMA has been most effective as a lobbying mechanism. Correspondence From Peter Pan Bus Lines requesting a bus route license to operate over Rt. 495 in Mansfield. There will be no stops made in town. MOTION: To grant Peter Pan Bus Lines a bus route license to operate over Rt. 495 in Mansfield. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( February 2, 1983 Page 3 From Norton Sewer Commission re: meeting with Mansfield 2 /8/83 7:30 P.M. in Mansfield town hall. Tom Mgr. will check on date again. From J. Wills re: inspection fees for water meters. Given to Water Division for response. From Police Dept. re: radar and liquor disturbance calls. From Bristol County Development Counsel re: they have moved. From State DPW re: approval of Ch. 90 work on Hope Street. Town Mgr. will check on contract amount. From Corps of Engrs. re: inspection of wastewater treatment plant. From Rep. Vernon re: closing of Attleboro welfare office. Annual Rpt. from Pilgrim Resource Development Council. From Town Clerk re: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class automobile dealers. From Town Counsel re: policy on loitering, bylaws from Walpole. On Hold for Town Meeting. From DPU re: public hearing on increase of rates for towing of cars. Unsigned letter of complaint with false address. Old Business Town Manager noted that Finance Committee will be meeting with public works department tomorrow night and public safety departments on Monday. He also noted that the Board had two letters from Whitman & Howard on water projects. He spoke about status of accounts and future transfer requests. Selectman Wills noted that town manager's evaluation guidelines have been approved and will be signed. Some discussion on priority items for Board. Board members should look it over and pick out items they want to work on. The next item discussed was the electric department manager's position. * MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen acting as Light Commissioners obtain John H. Larch, Jr. of Warwick, RI as manager of the Municipal Electric Department at a starting salary of $40,000 /year for a three year contract. Parsons /Wills VOTED: 4 -0. He will start work March 1, 1983. Board received very good references from former employers. New Business John McNair asked if Town has accepted School Street paving work and it has not. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING February 2, 1983 Page 4 He also asked that Town Manager contact District 6 to check on lights at School and Rt. 140 and Chauncy Street. Selectman Dunn asked about policy for wastewater treatment plant reimburse - men. There was a short discussion on what the town would be looking for from other communities. Selectman Levine spoke about a possible workshop with CC &F to tour park, etc. Paul Dalton suggested February 22, 1983 at their office. Tosco Manager noted that CC &F will be meeting with IDC on February 15, 1983. They could attend this meeting. Town Manager will check on it. Town Manager noted that the town was presented with an original map of Mansfield from 1880 which was given by Mr. George Boyajian. Board members thanked Mr. Boyajian for the gift and suggested it be kept in a safe place. * MOTION: To send letter of appreciation to the Boyajian's and thank them for their generous gift to the Town. Wills /Parsons VOTED: 4 -0. Historical Commission will be notified of gift. * MOTION: To adjourn at 9:56 P.M. McNair /Wills VOTED: 4 -0.