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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 7-11-1984BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PRESENT: Chairman Wills; Selectmen Dunn and McNair; DPW Director, Joseph Zeneski 1. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. and the Flag was saluted. MOTION: To appoint John Dunn as Clerk.for the evening. McNair /Wills VOTED: 2 -0 2. Warrants MOTION: To approve Warrant #61 in the amount of $603,875.41, dated June 30, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $563,179.16 School bunch Expense - 145.50 Special Revenue - 1,682.30 Motor Pool - 304.63 Sewer Enterprise - 8,316.98 Water Enterprise - 21,248.37 Electric Enterprise - 8,998.47 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 MOTION: To approve Warrant #2 in the amount of $119,171.08, dated July 3, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 8,491.81 Revenue Sharing - 12,477.00 Special Revenue - 656.85 Water Enterprise - 64,722.40 Electric Enterprise - 32,823.02 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 MOTION: To approve Warrant #62 in the amount of $287,370.12, dated June 30, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $245,489.40 School Lunch Expense - 5,207.23 Special Revenue - 1,263.88 Motor Pool - 384.39 Sewer Enterprise - 17,837.23 Water Enterprise - 16,532.16 Electric Enterprise - 655.83 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 2 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #3 in the amount of $409,835.13, dated July 10, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $182,371.15 Revenue Sharing - 11,557.00 School Lunch Salaries - 754.08 Special Revenue - 4,327.71 Recreation Revolving - 845.90 Motor Pool - 37.92 Sewer Enterprise - 2,749.61 Water Enterprise - 5,366.74 Electric Enterprise - 201,825.02 McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 3. Chairman Wills asked the Board if they would like to recommend to the Recreation Commission approval for restoring the Doughboy in the South Common, as suggested by a representative of the Veterans Council. The cost is estimated to be approximately $300. * MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen is in favor of and recommends to the Recreation Commission approval for restoration of the Dough- boy; and, further, to send a letter to the Lions Club, Rotary, Jaycees and Elks, asking -their help with the cost of the project. Dunn /McNair VOTED: 3 -0 4. WORKSHOP - Town of Norton Sewer Connection DPW Director, Joe Zeneski, was present to bring the Board up to date on negotiations with Norton concerning their use of the new wastewater treat- ment plant. He said he has been working with Bill Jordan, as Norton's rep- resentative. Each Board member was given a copy of a proposed Agreement between the Town of Mansfield and Town of Norton which Joe reviewed, con- centrating mostly on Articles IV and V, dealing with Capital Investment Payment and Operation and Maintenance Payments, the key items for negoti- ation. The present consideration is only for Norton's connection from the Norton Industrial Park. Joe explained that before any further points of connec- tion are permitted Norton must provide a Facility Plan and define a year 2025 design flow through each connection point of the regional intercep- tor. Norton will pay an estimated $11,686 annually over a 20 year period. The amount is figured on a flow proportional basis for the wastewater treatment facility, the outfall sewer, the interceptor sewer, plus an equal share of 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 3 the purchase cost for certain land easements for the outfall sewer (shared equally by Mansfield, Foxboro and Norton). Norton's annual payments in- clude an interest rate of 8.75 %, based upon what Mansfield is paying for long -term borrowing. Further discussion covered future expansion of the flow capacity of the facility and a cost sharing arrangement, Chairman Wills questioned the value of the land being used for landfill and since Mansfield had to pur- chase that land, shouldn't Norton share in that cost; Joe Zeneski said he would look into that point. There was discussion on how Norton's pay- ments would be utilized. Selectman Dunn spoke on Norton paying for their portion of the cost of the interceptor, when they tie in, as it was de- signed for three communities. Selectman McNair expressed:'interest in ask- ing Norton to purchase their share of the plant. It was pointed out that with the anticipated agreement, Norton will have a lease with an option to renew, which would protect Mansfield for future expansion; also Mans- field needs to have operation and maintenance costs shared and Norton will pay for what they use. Chairman Wills suggested a meeting with the Norton Boards as soon as pos- sible so that this matter can be resolved without unnecessary delay; he felt, however, it should not be a Wednesday night and that Selectman D'Onofrio should be present since he has been active in the discussions. It was decided to make a policy decision on the Norton Agreement at the next regular meeting, July 25th, prior to which the Board members will study the proposed agreement. Joe Zeneski will contact Bill Jordon, give him a copy of the proposed agreement and ask him to present it to his Boards. Asked about any further developments with Foxboro, Joe Zeneski said he has heard nothing further. It is believed that they are asking for per- mission to continue use of their present facility; the Board questions what this could mean to Mansfield's groundwater quality. Selectman Dunn wondered if this concern could be communicated to the proper State depart- ment. Joe will call Brian Jeans for information. The feeling was ex- pressed that Foxboro should be informed of any action Mansfield takes. 5. Old Business a) Chairman Wills advised the Board that he had not had time to compile the information on the Town Accountant evaluation yet, but he would get to it soon. It was felt the main need now was to establish goals and objectives for the coming year. b) The DPW Director reported that a new rubbish collection contract had been entered into for the next three years. He feels the Town received a favorable proposal; a four day schedule has been instituted; and leaves will no longer be picked up by the contractor. The DPW Director BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 11, 1984 PAGE 4 is looking into methods for collecting leaves, which.will be hauled:. to the treatment p.lant for compost material:- The landfill will now be open Tuesday through Friday,] _ -_4 P.M. and Saturday 8,1A.(1. - 4 P.M. c) Asked about the downtown project, the DPW Director said alot of the aspects are coming together, such as paving of Old Colony Way, 61 park- ing spaces have been painted, Catalano's problem is under discussion and is expected to be worked out satisfactorily. When pressed, he said he feels a good bit of the work could be completed by the end of this season. 6. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn at 8:55 P.M. McNair /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 MINUTES APPROVED V ` Date