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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-18-1983 (2)BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA May 18, 1983 1. 7:00 P.M. Informal Review of Correspondence 2. 7:30 P.M. Meeting Called to Order a) Minutes of May 11, 1983 b) Warrant c) License Applications d) Correspondence 3. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - Telephone service - Plymouth Street 4. 8:15 P.M. Camp Dresser McKee - Treatment Plant 5. 8:30 P.M. Board and Committee Meeting 6. Old Business a) Town Manager b) Selectmen 7. New Business a) Town Manager b) Selectmen 8. Adjournment 9 U Q Z W H U W J W N r- 0 ++ CIL U N N p m v E C N N iJ H M Ol Ul C 3 7 X X X X X X X X X X W N 4� i Y Y m N N E O i i m 01 iT O i-1 N N C C m m U U m m C c m O 0 0 O 0 o s t C 3 F- F -' F- U U O 0 0 O d F- F- LL p N 4 i O O W O N m i c Q d • m 1= M o ai 0 a- 3 N 4-> i i E O x0 N 2 4 � 4-1 r > c c , ezf N m O N m m N E +1 X C 0 3 • O O O U O J 4 + c fl_ U F-- .t V N i 0. 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Minutes of May 11, 1983 * MOTION: To amend section "Finance Committee - Town Counsel Bills" to indicate that the reason the expenditure was signifi- cantly greater this fiscal year over the past is because bills have been submitted for payment from the former Town Counsel for work done in previous fiscal years. D'Onofrio /Wills VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To accept minutes of May 11, 1983, as amended. Wills /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 * 2. Warrant #70 - $979,364.20, approved. D'Onofrio /Wills VOTED: 3 -0, Levine abstained. 3. License Applications A. Hackney license for Yellow Cab for two cabs signed. Letter read by Clerk Wills from Town Counsel regarding taxi and livery regulations. B. License for two video games at Hidden Country d /b /a Titus signed. * C. Hearing for transfer of All- Alcoholic license to C. Kendall Patterson and Lorna Patterson of 74 Edgehill Rd., Sharon, from Mansfield Central Liquors, Celia & Anthony Melchiorri, at 1 Villa St. set for June 8, 1983. MOTION: Wills /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 4. Juror Selection A. Michael L. Rego, 8 Lawndale Rd., chosen for Fall River Superior Court for June 6, 1983, by Selectman Levine. B. Geraldine M. Jackman, 35 Lantern Lane, chosen for Fall River District Court, 6 -man jury, by Selectman Dunn. C. Robert J. Ledger, 47 Morrow St., chosen for New Bedford Superior Court for June 6, 1983, by Selectman D'Onofrio. 5. Correspondence A. From Police Chief re: radar violations and liquor disturbances. B. From Health Agent re: toxicity analysis on sludge from the Maple Park Area. Report notes that the material found is not hazardous in accordance with EPA standards. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 1983 C. From Margot Jellinek re: Mr. Mulcahy's letter on a vote taken at the 1982 Annual Town Meeting. D. From the Department of Revenue to the Board of Assessors re: the certification requirements as approved under Chapter 79 of the Acts of 1983. E. From the Hazardous Waste Advisory Committee to Whitman & Howard re: the Committee's concern of Mansfield's water quality. F. From the Building Inspector re: the Selectmen's vote to strictly enforce the regulations relating to junk cars. This is the responsibility of the Board of Health under Chapter 616, Section 3, of their regulations. G. From the Town Administrator of Foxboro re: tentative meeting with Foxboro officials on the negotiations for entry into -- --- Wastewaten-Treatment Plant. _ H. Notice of Public Hearing from the Department of Public Utilities re: petition of Bay State Gas Company to sell stocks. I. From the Town Manager to Milton H. Wells of West St. re: drainage problem. J. From Mansfield Little League thanking the Board for their participation in the opening day ceremonies. K. From C.E. Maguire re: Federal Jobs Bill. L. From Town Counsel to Marie Crimmons, Town Clerk of Foxboro, re: the filing of the suit on the Michael - Angela Estate sub - division. M. From Town Counsel to Dr. John Gorman re: bid specs for high school fire repairs. N. Notice of Public Hearing from DPU re: hearing for New England Cable Television Association. U. Invitation from the Blackstone Valley Regional Adult Day Health Center for an Open House on Sunday, May 22, 1983. Request Board vote to declare Sunday, May 22, 1983, as "Adult Day Health Day" MOTION: To declare Sunday, May 22, 1983, as "Adult Day Health Day" Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0, Wills abstained. P. From Conservat%on Commission re: Grant's Pond, Q. From Conservation Commission re: Michael- Angela Estates. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 1983 age R. From Conservation Commission to DEQE re: Elwood Shepard's and Carl Nelson's pond. S. From CATV Advisory Board re: progress and concerns. 8:00 P.M. Public Hearing - New England Telephone - Plymouth St. Hearing on petition 83 -7 for the placement of conduit and manholes on Plymouth Street. Notice to all abutters was mailed May 5, 1983. Ken Carlson was present for N.E. Telephone and explained that the conduits are being extended down Plymouth St. for 1500 ft. to serve the Industrial Park. The conduit will be placed down the side of the road in the grass and gravel area and no pavement will be cut. The plan was reviewed by DPW Director Zeneski. MOTION: To grant petition. Levine /Wills VOTED: 4 -0 7. 8:15 P.M. Camp Dresser McKee - Treatment Plant Charles Loveridge and Paul Marchessault presented the Board with several photographs indicating the progress being made in the construction of the Waste Water Treatment Plant. DPW Director Zeneski indicated that he projects Fruit St. will be closed until the end of June while work progresses on the interceptor. 8:30 P.M. Board and Committee Meeting A. Chairman Dunn gave a.visual presentation detailing the organi- zational structure of Town government,:operating plan and budget master schedule, budget and program objectives, priority projects of the Selectmen, sub-committee organization chart, policy statement and a format suggested for use at the next bi- monthly meeting. B. Board of Assessors Assessor Al Turinese discussed a recent change in the certifica- tion requirements which now calls for review of local assessments every three years. He feels the Board should continue what they have already started and then have three years' grace. It was his recommendation that the assessment date be kept at January 1 rather than changing it to July 1st as proposed by House Bill 603 -2E. * MOTION: To send a letter to Sen. Locke and Rep. Vernon urging defeat of House Bill 603 -2E. Wills /D'Onofrio. VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 1983 C. Board of Registrars Judith Scott reported that the 1983 census is complete and Mansfield's population is now 13,712. There are presently 6,591 registered voters, but that figure will probably drop on July 1st as notices are now being sent to people who they are quite sure have moved out of town. D. CATV Advisory Committee Mohan Prasad reported on the institutional trunk to the well line, reported on the schedule for expected service to begin, stated the need for continuing contact with the school department, and reported that Access Corp. is now a legal entity and that three people needed to be appointed to the Board of Directors. It was suggested that he contact Superintendent Barbarisi to have a successor appointed to Mr. DeStefano to serve as the -School-Dept. reps esentattve. — — - - E. Finance Committee John White reported that they have finished their work in connection with the Town Meeting and are now watch.ing the dwindling revenue. He mentioned that it is the Fin Com's job to recommend ways to minimize the situation if money runs out.and to balance the books at the end of the year. Projections of a severe budget deficiency are a concern to them. F. WWII Scholarship Committee Joseph Corliss reported that they will be giving out twenty $200 scholarships on June 1st at the high school. They have been reviewing applications and may request that students applying for continuing assistance supply the committee with grade point averages-. G. Airport Commission Commissioner Richard Bliss reported that low- flying jets early this week were not from the airport but were the FAA checking out the beacon system.. They met Monday night with the engi- neering consulting firm regarding projects to be done in accord- ance with the Master Plan. A grant of $7580,000 has been approved by the FAA for repairs to the existing lighting system as part of the New Jobs Program.. There was a car stolen from the parking lot recently, as well as gasoline from several planes. They have gone out for bids for removal of loam and hope to be able to trade for in -kind services. Ray Powell has been appointed to investigate the purchase of surplus materials from the Government. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 1983 Page 5 Planning Board Chairman Grace Genatossio reported that they have finished with their re- zoning articles which were presented at Town Meeting and are looking forward to spending their $5,000 for new maps. It is their hope that a new Planning Director will be appointed shortly and that the new Director will have some expertise in map work. They have a list of things they want clarified in the Zoning By -Law regarding sub - division regulations. She expressed the Board's concern regarding access and police and fire protection at the Witch Pond Estates development. Water shed protection regulations were also discussed. I. Board of Health Edward Tartufo reported that they have been investigating com- ___plaints, inspecting restaurants, and doing home inspections. As of January, ten repairs on septfic— systems are- on-41-Te com- pared with two last year.. He feels that more care should be taken by homeowners in properly maintaining their systems. From October to December only 8 perc tests were done. From January to present there have been over 50 with 60 to 100 more expected to be done this year. This indicates a rise in building. They are considering instituting a fee for reviewing plans for renewal. They plan to enforce regulations pertain- ing to junk cars and will take major violators to Court. They may soon be recommending that a new fee be established for dump stickers and possibly changing the date of issue. A new hazardous waste bill has been passed dealing with oil spills and they are checking to see if the County St. - Rumford River situation may come under this. They are also still pursuing action on the Hercules situation. J. Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman George Wojtkiewicz reported that the gravel removal operations of Richard Morse and Carl Nelson require legal action. He also reported that a trailer on the property of Ida Dorothy on Cobb St. requires legal action to have it removed. He requested that the Planning Board keep the Board of Appeals advised on any amendments they propose to the Zoning By -Law for possible input. K. Downtown Advisory Committee Ralph Seifert reported that a joint, carefully co- ordinated effort is underway in the Downtown Area to maximize the funds available. Placement of wires underground is being pursued as \ part of the work being done. Rotary gave $5,000 and voted BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 1983 Page another $1,000 for a "mid- common" in the Downtown area. A major project at the former Williams Ford will be started shortly. Sannie's is expanding their parking lot after purchasing the former Dagg's property. A celebration is being considered for some time in October with a walking tour of the Downtown area so people can see what has taken place in the last 18 months. Industrial Development Committee_ Ralph Seifert reported that both land on South Main St. across from Transit Seeding and the Mansfield Industrial Park are under the sales control of Coldwell Bankers. CC &F are not planning any new buildings this summer as they now have 2 112 buildings for lease. They may have some plans for the fall, however. Compo Chemical extends their apologies to the Planning Board and the members of the Town Meeting for the abusive _ treatment by their attorney at Town Meeting. They are dis- cussing the formation of a visitation committee— and - would - - -- like a paid staff member to be a part of that effort. The IDC and Rotary are planning their 6th Industrial Exposition at the Sheraton in May, 1984. Rotary, Jaycees and Lions have plans to refurbish the "Welcome to Mansfield" signs in the fall. Foxboro has voted to join the regional sewer. M. Council on Aging Robert Marshall reported that they have two paid employees and that most of their services are supplied through grants and the contribution of money, time and services by "Friends of the Drop -in Center ". $400 was donated by the Elks for chairs and a clock. N. Arts Council Cynthia Seifert reported that they have $1,500 to give out and have recommended that $100 go to the Uncommon Theater, $500 to the Arts Festival, and $940 to the Library. They should know by July 1st if their recommendations have been approved. 0. Recreation Commission Director Paul Split read a letter from new chairman, Anthony Videtto, stating his intent to bring new and different direction in the future. Progress is being made on the Master Plan and adequate recreational facilities are available. More initiative must be provided for people to use them. Private contributions, Federal grants, fees and tax revenues are being used to support their programs.. Jeff Long has resigned from the Commission and they need a new commissioner. It is their recommendation that Peter DeGirolamo be appointed. The State BMX race is being held in Mansfield on Sunday, June 19th, and permissions has been obtained from the Police Chief to close the street. `_ BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING May 18, 1983 MOTION: To appoint Peter DeGiralamo to the Recreation Commission. Wills /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 Conservation Commission Chairman Diane Royle reported that there's a new Wetlands Protection Act effective April 1st. Their first hearing under the new law is scheduled for Monday. June 4th the Commission will be attending a seminar in Grafton. The State has issued a superceding order of conditions on the Shepard - Nelson Pond which overrules the ConCom. They plan to appeal the decision. A meeting has been scheduled with Dave Charetfic�r& garding the footbridge over Route 495. The ConCom was approached by Jim Grady of the School Committee regarding a conservation program for the schools and a walk through an area of the Great Woods is being conducted this Monday. Q. Historic—aT—Cmmission Pat Cataloni reported that the deadline has passed for their grant and they need a covering letter to send out with their request for donations and support. The Building Inspector has agreed to notify them whenever an historical building is scheduled for demolition in order that they can attempt to salvage it or try to have it moved. R. Library Trustees Cynthia Seifert reported that they are doing fine but are very overcrowded. They have made available to the Town reproducible copies of all tax forms and several people have used them. A family pass to the Aquarium has been donated by the Middle School Student Association. The $940 donated by the Arts Council has been used to purchase family passes to the Children's Museum, Science Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts. Janitorial service continues to be a problem. 9. New Business - Town Manager * A. MOTION: To abate two months' rent from the Electric Dept. to be used for window repairs and the cleaning of draperies in the Town Hall. Wills /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 * B. MOTION: To make the following transfers from the Reserve Fund: $272.89 - Municipal Building Expense $587.50 - Town Counsel Fee $174.90 - Town Counsel Expense D'Onofrio /Wills VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN (,- MINUTES OF MEETING M 7R 1QR4 Page 8 C. The Town Manager's evaluation process was discussed. It was agreed that all members would complete comments by next meeting and the evaluation would be on June 1, 1983. * 10. MOTION: to adjourn at 11:59 P.M. D'Onofrio /Wills VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: ( -tic l /Q 3 DATE— '