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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-1-1984BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 1, 1984 PRESENT: Chairman Wills, Selectmen Dunn and D'Onofrio; Town Manager The meeting was called to order at 4:05 P.M. and the Flag was saluted. Yellow Cab of Mansfield The Chairman opened by stating that Yellow Cab of Mansfield is in violation of Mansfield Hackney Rules and Regulations and that the Board may suspend the licenses for five days without a hearing, and may revoke the licenses after a hearing, with three days notice. The Clerk then read the background information supplied each member of the Board, copy of which was given to Mario Faria, owner of Yellow Cab of Mansfield, said information outlining the action taken to date, and reasons for such action, and the current vio- lations, including the Police Department inspection report. The Chairman then asked Mr. Faria if he would like to address the Board. Mr. Faria explained that he was pushed out of his given address on North Plain Street and unable to find another location right away, had decided to operate out of the Newton Street address, knowing it was a zoning viola- tion. He said he had had personal problems, but was hopeful of acquiring larger facilities in Taunton and operating the Mansfield service from that facility also; he is to have a Board of Appeals hearing, in Taunton, on August 16th, so will not know anything further until after that. He said he leases the cabs to the Pisanis by the week, that the rates are supposed to be on the dashboard, he had been told the photos of the drivers would be taken by the Police, but never have, and the owner of their North Main Street fadility wanted them out because he did not like the drivers. Mr. Faria ad- mitted that the service was not up to what it had been when he had been supervising it up here, and apologized for any problems; he takes full respon- sibility and blame. Both Selectman Dunn and D'Onofrio commented on being pleased and impressed with the presentation Mr. Faria made at the time he applied for his orig- inal licenses, but since he is no longer involved personally in the opera- tion, things have gone awry and they are very disappointed. Two or three residents from Newton Street were present and reported the cabs are still there; one reported that the phone is ringing at that home still. Caroline Bourget reported that the original big antenna had been taken down recently, but they put up a smaller one; Mr. Faria said he did not know that. MOTION: To suspend the licenses of Yellow Cab of Mansfield for five days, effective 12:01 A.M. August 2, 1984, with proper notification to the Police Department. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 Chairman Wills then explained to Mr. Faria that when he had originally ap- plied to the Board for the licenses he had promised safe vehicles, BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING ( AUGUST 1, 1984 PAGE 2 he had promised neat and clean vehicles, he had promised neat and courteous drivers, and today he has not offered any steps to correct anything. The Chairman summed up by saying as far as he is concerned, he will not allow the license to be reinstated. Selectman D'Onofrio then added that he hopes Mr. Faria will address these concerns and come before the Board with some definitive plans, take some tangible action that will address the concerns that he has heard. Mr. Faria said he will pull the vehicles back to Taunton immediately, and will try to hire new drivers. Selectman Dunn felt it ad- visable that the Taunton licensing authority be notified of Mansfield's action; the Town Manager was asked to handle this. MOTION: To hold a hearing on revocation of the Yellow Cab of Mansfield August 8, 1984, 8:00 P.M. D'Onofrio /Dunn AMENDMENT: To set the date for the hearing and notify the owners of Yellow Cab of Mansfield there will be an emergency meeting on Monday, August 6, 1984, 4:00 P.M. to set another 5 -day suspension if the operation continues. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 The hearing ended at 4:50 P.M. 3. Licenses and Permits a) Request of North Attleboro resident for water service connection on Oakridge Ave. Some discussion followed regarding a recent letter from Bungay Associates, Inc. concerning water supply in this same area. Selectman D'Onofrio was concerned that if the Board grants this connec- tion, other North Attleboro residents may also request a connection. * MOTION: To approve the connection for Mrs. John Poholek of Oakridge Avenue, North Attleboro, but this is a one -time only, not intended to establish a precedent. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 b) Transfer Request #33, Police Salaries in the amount of $475.00, with an accompanying explanation from the Police Chief; and Transfer Request #34, Conservation Commission Secretary Salary $1.00. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Requests #33 and #34. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 1, 1984 PAGE 3 c) License Renewal Application for Sunday Live Entertainment /Band by Hidden Country, Titus'. * MOTION: To approve the Sunday Live Entertainment /Band License for Hidden Country, Inc. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 d) License Renewal Application for Sunday Dancing by Patrons by Hidden Country, Inc., Titus'. * MOTION: To approve the Sunday Dancing by Patrons License for Hidden Country, Inc. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 e) One -day Beer and Wine License by Tri- County Beagle Club, for September 1, Noon - 11:00 P.M., and September 2,3,4, 1984, Noon - 9:00 P.M. * MOTION: To approve the One -day Beer & Wine License for Tri- County Beagle Club for September 1,2,3 and 4, 1984. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 2 -1 Wills opposed f) Vending Truck (Push -cart) License under name of Linda's Hot Dogs, by Henry A. & Linda A. Fillion, 144 Newland Street, Norton. * MOTION: To table until approval of the new Vending Truck By -law is received from the Attorney General's office. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 g) Common Victualler License for the Great Woods Performing Arts Center. * MOTION: To table until August 22, 1984 Until the Beer & Wine license application hearing and approve both licenses on that date. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 h) Auctioneer License Application by Jerrold C. Wood, 223 Franklin Street, Mansfield, for industrial /commercial auctions. * MOTION: To approve the Auctioneer License for Jerrold C. Wood. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 4. I.D.F.A. Appointment Application was received from Charlotte A. Kowalcek, 150 Rumford Ave., #6, Mansfield, for membership on the IDFA Committee. Joan Wood, WARA reporter, spoke of her excellent qualifications including managerial responsibilities with Texas Instruments. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 1, 1984 PAGE 4 * MOTION: To appoint Charlotte A. Kowalcek to the Industrial Development Finance Authority for a term to expire January 1, 1985. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 The Town Manager is to ask her to come in to meet the Board at some time. 5. Warrants * MOTION: To approve Warrant #4 in the amount of $931,376.00, dated July 17, 1984, broken down as follows: Revenue Sharing - $ 537.78 Special Revenue - 5,173.00 General Fund - 48,019.02 Motor Pool - 7.29 Sewer Enterprise - 3,647.31 Water Enterprise - 3,625.67 Electric Enterprise - 870,365.93 D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #5 in the amount of $587,670.23, dated July 24, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $232,585.35 Federal Revenue - 38,404.66 Sch. Lunch Salaries - 568.08 Special Revenue - 1,148.50 Sewer Enterprise - 260,863.24 Water Enterprise - 30,967.90 Electric Enterprise - 23,132.50 D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #6 in the amount of $341,959.01, dated July 31, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $180,259.87 Federal Revenue - 100,415.35 Special Revenue - 2,532.49 Recreation - 1,099.50 Motor Pool - 29.16 Sewer Enterprise - 3,821.88 Water Enterprise - 16,763.32 Electric Enterprise - 37,037.44 D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 1, 1984 PAGE 5 A Memorandum from the Town Accountant advised the Board that she will be on vacation for the next two weeks and that she understands there will not be a quorum available for the August 14th Warrant. She was, therefore, re- questing a letter from the Board authorizing disbursement of the payroll for the week ending August 9, 1984. This will be taken care of. 6. Correspondence For the benefit of those present the Chairman explained that each member had gone through the correspondence prior to the meeting and the Board will only go over the important items at this meeting. a) Letter from DEQE re: Sewer use regulations; these are regulations that will be required when the new treatment plant comes online. Chairman Wills suggested this would be a worthwhile WORKSHOP project. b) Letter from SRPEDD re: Traffic study and impact from the proposed Great Woods Performing Art Center. Discussion followed in which Chairman Wills suggested a meeting with the Board and a representative from SRPEDD and an official representative from the Town of Norton. The Tom Manager was asked to make sure that the developers plan is in the hands of those in- vited to the meeting prior to meeting August 22nd. c) Letter from Cal Vizedom requesting street light be turned on on North Main Street in front of the De Long property at 79 N. Plain Street. Selectman D'Onofrio felt in the interest of public safety the light should be turned on. * MOTION: To turn the light on. D'Onofrio /Dunn Chairman Wills disallowed the motion because it is against Board policy; he stated the Board always asks the opinion of the Electric Dept. Manager first. The gavel was then given to Selectman Dunn. * MOTION: To turn the light on on North Main Street opposite No. 79. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 2 -1 .Wills opposed d) Letter from SRPEDD advising Board of Richard Curley being named Commis- sioner of the Year for 1984. Selectman Dunn suggested sending a letter to Richard Curley in recognition of his service; he was reminded that such a vote had already been taken, previously. It was then decided to come up with a nicely printed citation to be given to Richard Curley in person on August 22, 1984, at 7:50 P.M. e) Copy of letter from Bruce Willox to Plant Manager of American Paper re: continuing noise. Reference was made to the letter from Town Counsel about restricting truck traffic on Central Street; the Chairman has asked the DPW Director to make a study of this. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 1, 1984 PAGE 6 f) Letter from the Mansfield Library Centennial Committee requesting the Board's participation in the Centennial Celebration September 8th. Both the Town Manager and Chairman Wills will attend. g) Two letters from Republican Floor Leader, William Robinson re: Governor Dukakis's veto of the line item for local aid increase. 7. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn at 5:50 P.M FOR THE RECORDS D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 On July 18, 1984 one juror was selected, by Selectman McNair, for Fall River 2nd District Court, August 1, 1984: Marie J. Vaisnoris Twin Oaks Village, Bldg. 2 -B, Apt. #60 On July 25, 1984 two Sevier Connection Permits were signed by Chairman Wills: 1) John Riccio for 3 Leonard Street 2) Chauncy Realty Trust for Giles Street to Chauncy manhole;,this capacity requires State approval. The Board will take a formal vote on these at a later date. MINUTES APPROVED: r� 1 C erk r r Dat se igned I SELECTMEN'S CORRESPONDENCE, Weeks of June 28 - July 11, 1984 a) Letter from Mansfield Library Centennial Committee requesting the Board's par- ticipation in the Centennial Celebration September 8th. b) Letter from Cal Vizedom requesting the street light be turned on on North Main Street. The Town Manager has requested the Police Department to remove loiter- ers from the municipal parking lot. c) Letter from William Robinson, Republican Floor Leader advising of Governor's intention to veto the line item for local aid increase. The Town Manager has called the Governor's office. d) Letter from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: State Community Development Grants; referred to Planning Director. e) Notice of appeal of decision of Board of Appeals on behalf of Joseph Dufresne. f) Letter from SRPEDD advising Board of Richard Curley being named Commissioner of the Year for 1984. g) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Anthony Hazen, Esq. re Stephen Singleton Singleton compensation claim. h) Letter from DEQE re: Sewer use regulations; these are regulations that will be required when the new treatment plant comes on line. i) Letter from The Barletta Co. re: Contract No. 3 Sludge Landfill change order to incorporate race descrimination guidelines. It should be noted that the new guidelines went into effect after the Town signed the contract, but they will be followed. j) Letter from Barletta Co. re: Sludge Landfill, Phase I, extending bid for an additional 30 days; however, they intend to complete the project on time. The delay of project start is due to review process of DEQE. k) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to the DPW Director re: Easement for Henry Schenker on West Street. 1) Letter from the Planning Board re: Posts removed from Old Colony Way; this has been referred to the DPW Director. m) Letter from Railroad Weed Control, Inc. re: Spraying railroad right -of -way in Mansfield. n) Copy of Memorandum to Police Chief from Conservation Commission re: Firearms on Conservation property. o) Letter from Sen. Locke re: Binding arbitration P) Copy of Memorandum to DPW Director from Town Manager re: Serve in administra- tive capacity during his absence. q) Letter from Montaup Electric Co. re: Spraying poison ivy on rights -of -way in town, approximately August 1, 1984. r) Memo from Police Dept. re: Liquor disturbances and radar violations. SELECTMEN'S CORRESPONDENCE, Weeks of July 12 - July 25, 1984 a) Letter from National Trust for Historic Preservation re: First national video - conference on "Revitalizing Downtown ", September 18th. b) Copy of Open Letter from Margot Jellinek re: Planning Board meeting June 27th. c) Letter from MMA re: Right -to -know law training sessions. d) Letter from Army Corps of Engineers re: July 10th inspection of WWTP site. e) Letter from Mrs. Ed Foster of Oakleaf Drive, expressing delight over prospect of the Great Woods Performing Art Center. f) Copy of April /May /June 1984 State Ethics Commission Bulletin. g) Letter from Commission Against Discrimination re: Adoption of policy for the prevention and elimination of sexual harassment in the workplace. h) Letter from Executive Office of Energy Resources re: Energy Conservation Im- provement Program. i) Letter from Executive Office of Communities & Development re: Incentive Aid Program. j) Letter from Bristol County Selectmen's Assoc. re: Annual dues. f k) Copy of letter from Chairman of the Zoning Board of Appeals to Town Counsel re: Complaint of Joseph Dufresne. 1) Memo from Police Dept. re: Liquor disturbances and radar violations for Week of July 11 thru 17th. m) Copy of letter to Margot Jellinek from Chairman of Planning Board in answer to her letter of July 12th. n) Letter from MMA re: 1984 Annual Meeting & Trade Show, October 26 & 27th. o) Notification of Bristol County Selectmen's Assoc. for Annual Summer Clambake Thursday, August 9th at Francis Farms, Rehoboth. p) Letter from Rep. William G. Robinson re: Line item veto of local aid amend- ment to FY -85 budget. q) Notification of hearing from Dept. of Public Utilities re: Satellite Business Systems. r) Copy of Auditor's Bulletin, from State Auditor's Office. s) Letter from Clara Flint, President, Mansfield Historical Society, re: Deter- ioration of Fisher Richardson House roof. t) Memorandum from Executive Office of Environmental Affairs re: Consultation Meeting July 31st at 10:30 A.M. in Mansfield Town Hall regarding Great Woods Performing Arts Center environmental issues. SELECTMEN CORRESPONDENCE (Cont'd) u) Memo from Police Chief re: Liquor disturbances and radar violations for Week of July 18 thru 24th. v) Copy of letter from Tom Counsel to Mansfield Airport Commission re: Subord- ination Agreement of Shawmut Bank. w) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Health Agent re: Community Health Agency, Inc. Contract.