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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-6-1983BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF BOARDS and COMMITTEES SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1983 PRESENT: Chairman Dunn; Selectmen McNair, D'Onofrio, Levine; Town Manager Also present: Planning Board Chairman, Grace Genatossio; Marydee Flynn of the Planning Board; Board of Health Chairman, Ed Tartufo; Conservation Commission Chairman, Dianne Royle; Zoning Board of Appeals Chairman, George Wojkiewicz; Town Counsel, John Dwyer; Town Manager, representing the Department Heads. The Board discussed Warrant #18 which related to paying School Department salaries. It was noted that the Board had received a recommendation of the Town Accountant that the contract between the Mansfield Teachers Association and the School Committee was signed and that it was the Town Accountant's recommendation that the warrant be paid. * MOTION: To approve Warrant #18 in the amount of $213,962.94, dated October 4, 1983. D'Onofrio /McNair VOTED: 3 -0 Levine absent. The discussion centered mainly around the Town's ability to influence the timely completion of developments, such as subdivisions and ponds. Dianne Royle, Conservation Commission, mentioned that their terms and conditions are usually met; however, a great deal of effort can be spent on projects where there is a lack of cooperation from the developer. She noted that Town Meeting Articles which would have supported bonding were defeated by intervention of then Town Planner, Paul Folkman. With Planning Board support this area would be pur- sued in the future. Dianne Royle also mentioned that the Conservation Commis- sion has no full or part -time agent and that support was needed. The Town Manager mentioned that the new Town Planner was hired with intentions to pro- vide support to the Conservation Commission through Wetlands and Open Space planning and that he would try to have more time made available for the Con- servation Commission. Dianne Royle also felt that Karl Drown was especially helpful. Grace Genatossio felt that most projects under development were under control, especially now that a full time Planning Director is on the scene. When dis- cussion with respect to joint Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board meet- ings arose, both she and Chairman Wojtkiewicz were supportive. George Wojtkie- wicz mentioned that a get -tough policy with chronic offenders on conservation projects, such as ponds, would go a long way in preventing future offenders, and that perhaps hungry law firms which are less expensive would maintain a vigilant pursuit on cases. Ed Tartufo was questioned on perc tests at which point his response satisfied all concerns. He felt that he had the tools to communicate and enforce his Board's regulations. Selectman D'Onofrio stated he thought it might be appropriate to copy minutes for Town Counsel on matters of decision which could require his future atten- tion. For cases up to this point he has received a complete file upon request. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF BOARDS and COMMITTEES SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 6, 1983 PAGE 2 Marydee Flynn mentioned that some problems arise from Board turnover. John Dunn mentioned the Selectmen's policy of nominating individuals for appointment, then the Selectmen interview the applicant prior to appointment. It was thought that it would be best for boards to identify needs or qualifications for filling vacan- cies or new appointments. The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: T Clerk Date signed