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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-22-1984I (� L� L�uv-- BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1 U SH) 6 �g MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 22, 1984 CLERK PRESENT: Chairman Wills; Selectmen D'Onofrio, McNair; Town Manager; Selectman Levine arrived at 7:30 P.M. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:10.P.M. and the Flag was saluted. 2. Fire ADDaratus The Fire Chief, Chairman of the Finance Committee, Thomas Markt, Town Ac- countant, Barbara Hagg and David Demers of Demers Associates, Inc. were pre- sent for this discussion. The Chairman opened by stating that an emergency meeting was held on Sunday, August 19th, to discuss the fire apparatus situation, and the Town Manager was asked to come back with further information for this evening's meeting. The Town Manager then reviewed the existing problem of Mansfield's two front- line pumpers being out of service due to mechanical failures, and the re- serve pumper is out of service for major repairs. He then asked David Demers to explain his evaluative report, copy of which had been distributed prior to meeting tonight. Mr. Demers feels the trouble goes back to inher- ent design deficiencies; that the two pumpers never complied with Federal Motor Vehicle safety standards. He said the trucks are unsafe and recom- mends replacing Engine 1, but there are options for Engine 2, which were listed in his report. Discussion for repairing Engine 3 covered the fact that parts are difficult to find now. His recommendation is based on main- taining two Class A pumpers and one reserve pumper. Selectman D'Onofrio asked about used equipment; any available are old and in poor shape. Chief Sliney reviewed what he has done to date, contacting many communities and reported that at present the Town of Morton and Attle- boro are covering Mansfield, and just today he had acquired a 1000 GPM pumper from Dartmouth, on loan for a two week period. The Town Manager advised that to solve the problem Town Meeting action is required, and that the Board's first action should be to set a date for a Special Town Meeting, recommending September 10, 1984. Second, the Board should declare an emergency situation in order to give the Fire Chief and Town administration a greater latitude in dealing with State and local fire officials in this matter, particularly in obtaining interim apparatus. If the Special Town Meeting is called, Demers Associates would be asked to pre- pare specifications,, and definitive cost estimates would be available at.the Special Town Meeting, to be used as the basis for the appropriation. Sug- gested Articles for the Special Town Meeting Warrant were given, as well as various options for resolving the problem. At this point the Chairman declared the scheduled 8:00 Public Hearing open and then announced its postponement until 8:15. The Town Accountant then briefly reviewed the financial impact of the vari- ous suggested options concerning the fire apparatus, drawn from a table she had prepared and distributed to the members of the Board. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 22, 1984 PAGE 2 MOTION: To postpone the Hearing until 8:20 P.M. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 The Chairman asked for a vote on declaring an emergency, for a Special Town Meeting, and Articles for the Warrant. MOTION: The Mansfield Board of Selectmen, having been apprised of an emergency situation in the Mansfield Fire Department, where the two front -line pumpers are out of service and the reserve pumper is out of service, do hereby proclaim this an emergency situation and do hereby authorize the Town Manager to utilize this authority in solving this equipment problem. Levine /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 Selectman D'Onofrio expressed hope that before any action is taken the Board will be kept informed; he -was assured.6f this by the Town Manager. MOTION: To call a Special Town Meeting for September 24, 1984. D'Onofrio /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 Selectman Levine questioned the possibility of reversing a vote, taken at the Annual Town Meeting, concerning additional fire apparatus, if it was deemed unnecessary due to present circumstances. This will be looked into. Public Hearing /Great Woods, Inc. Beer & Wine License The Hearing was opened at 8:30 P.M. The Clerk read the Notice of Public Hearing, and'the Chairman advised those present that any action taken this evening would simply be a commitment for issuance of the license at a future date. John Drew, President of JDC, Inc. then outlined the purpose and features of the proposed Great Woods Performing Arts Center. He said the Planning Board has given their approval and he will meet with the Con- servation Commission for a third time next week. The Chairman then asked members of the Board for any questions and /or comments. Selectman Levine asked about run -off and received a detailed description of design plans to handle it, which include retention basins with oil.trap mechanisms. The Norton Board of Selectmen was present; Chairman Leonard Silvia voiced concern for oil going into the ground, if the entire parking area is not paved. John Drew explained that the non -paved area is not approved yet, but if it is approved, the number of times such an area would have vehicles parked on it would be only a few, for a few hours, so it should not be a problem. To not pave the entire parking area requires a variance from the Zoning Board of Appeals. There was considerable concern expressed by Norton residents and South Main Street residents about traffic after a per- BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 22, 1984 PAGE 3 formance, and the need for an exit ramp south to Rt. 495. Chairman Wills advised that the State will not consider the ramp until at least a year after the Center is open and operating and they see "the works ". John Drew introduced Mr. Ching of H.W. Moore Associates, Inc., engineers for the project, who elaborated on the plans for handling exiting traffic - number of lanes, police,.waiting cars will be within the Center grounds, it will occur at minimum traffic times on Rt. 140. Some residents voiced concern for safety which John Drew addressed also. Turning to the sale of beer and wine, Selectman Levine asked how it will be handled. She was advised that they plan three places for sale of food and drinks, all within the fenced confines of the Center; beer and wine will be sold by the glass; if hard liquor is brought in, it will be con- fiscated. There will be a.maintenance.crew, and -the facility will be cleaned up the same night as the entertainment, or-the next day. Discussion for the Entertainment License was opened by Selectman Levine explaining that the names of the entertainers . for the season will be pre- sented to the Board for review prior to issuance of the license. Chairman Wills expressed a desire to stipulate that no entertainer appealing ex- clusively to an audience under the age of 25 be permitted; John Drew pre- fers to not have an age attached. Selectman D'Onofrio suggested seasonal licenses for both beer and wine and entertainment; suggested -that the Town consider a noise control by -law for adherence-, if passed in the future; similar to one adopted by the Town of Stockbridge, where Tanglewood is located; the alcoholic beverage section needs to be tightened, and would like to see Town Counsel involved in license approval. He also recommended a joint Board meeting with the Norton Board of Selectmen. He expressed a need for developing some latitude between total control by the Town or developer, a safety valve, and feels caution and control are necessary ele- ments to protect the townspeople of Mansfield. One resident asked if there would be a public hearing for the approval of suggested entertainers; Chair- man Wills felt this was worth consideration. The Norton Planning Board Chairman, Richard Owen, was present and asked Mr. Drew if he would meet with his Board; it was decided that the Planning Board would be present when JDC.meets with the Norton Board of Selectmen on September 6th. Barbara Tarsa, of South Main Street, Mansfield, ques- tioned the possibility of her neighborhood tying into the Great Woods force main. H.W: Moore's engineer offered details and reasons why.it would not be reasonable. The Hearing closed at 10:50 P.M. * MOTION: That Mansfield Board of Selectmen arrange with the Norton Board of Selectmen to have a meeting as soon as possible. D'Onofrio /McNair VOTED: 4 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 22, 1984 PAGE 4 After some discussion between the two Boards and John Drew, who is anxious to see the process move along now, the Chairman said he would be in con- tact with the Norton Board Chairman to determine a mutually agreeable date for the two boards to meet, after the Norton Board meets with John Drew. 4. Old and New Business a) The Chairman asked the Town Manager if anything had been heard from, or done about, Yellow Cab; the Town Manager's office has heard nothing. Selectman D'Onofrio advised the Board that Mr. Faria had called him last week saying he had come last Wednesday expecting there to be a meeting; nothing further has been heard or done. b) Selectman D'Onofrio referred to his Memo of August 20th concerning Maple Park and Conservation Land where plants, trees and shrubs -are being re- moved by.an ,unknown party. He.had asked former Conservation Constable, Richard Lambos, if he would survey the area and Mr. Lambox reported back that it did seem to be true. Selectman D'Onofrio suggests re- appoint ment of Richard Lambos as a Special Constable with the express view of having him oversee_the'Maple °Park and-Conservation-Land owned by the Town. The Board approved, and he will be sent an application to apply. Juror Selection a) New Bedford Superior Court, Criminal Session; September 10, 1984 - Robert G. Baldini, 154 Mill Street - Patricia A. Graney, 1 Villa Street - William D. Clemmey, 750 S. Main Street b) Fall River District Court, 6 -man jury, September 10, 1984 - Pamela A. Bulis, 153 Balcom Street Warrants #8 & #9 Warrant #8, dated August 14, 1984, in the amount of $101,802.02, was covered by special vote for Authorization for Disbursement at the August 8, 1984 meeting, broken down as follows: General Fund - $84,420.83 Special Revenue - 315.00 Recreation Revolving - 893.00 Motor Pool - 328.83 Sewer Enterprise - 2,311.66 Water Enterprise - 3,414.72 Electric Enterprise - 10,117.98 This warrant covered payroll and Veterans benefits only. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING / AUGUST 22, 1984 PAGE 5 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #9 in the amount of $1,227,205.63, dated August 21, 1984, broken down as follows: General Fund - $372,892.75 Revenue Sharing = 1,906.61 Cafeteria - 568.08 Special Revenue - 12,974.57 Motor Pool - 270.46 Sewer Enterprise - 205,970.55 Water Enterprise - 12,246.38 Electric Enterprise - 620,376.23 D'Onofrio /McNair VOTED: 3 -0 Levine abstained 7. Minutes * MOTION: Approve the Minutes of August 1, 1984. Wills /D'Onofrio VOTED: 2 -0 Levine and McNair abstained * MOTION: Approve the Minutes of August 8, 1984. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 Levine abstained * MOTION: Approve the Minutes of August 19, 1984. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 8. Licenses and Permits a) Application for One -day Auuctioneer's License for Estate Sale at 27 Bliss Ave., Mansfield, August 25, 1984. * MOTION: Grant the One -day Auctioneer License under the name of Gabriel's Auctioneers /Appraisers. McNair /Levine VOTED: 4 -0 b) Sewer Connection Permit, John Riccio for 3- Leonard Street; permit signed by Chairman August 1, 1984, but should have vote for approval. * MOTION: To approve the Sewer Connection Permit for 3 Leonard Street. McNair /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 c) Sewer Connection Permit, Chauncy Realty Trust for Giles Street; this permit also signed by Chairman August 1, 1984, should have vote for approval, and must go to State for approval. * MOTION: To approve the McNair /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 d) Memo from Town Clerk requesting hours for September 18th State Primary be 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M., and stating that all surrounding towns were M M * BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 22, 1984 PAGE 6 uniform in their polling hours. MOTION: To set the hours for the State Primary from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. D'Onofrio /McNair AMENDMENT: Amend to 7:00 A.M. MAIN MOTION VOTED: 4 -0 Wills /Levine VOTED: 2 -2 D'Onofrio and McNair opposed e) Memo from Town Clerk requesting appointment of election workers as listed. MOTION: To appoint the Town Clerk's list of election workers, effec- tive September 1, 1984, to expire September 1, 1985. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 9. Correspondence It was suggested that correspondence be postponed, due to the late hour, other than for anything requiring immediate attention. a) Letter from the Mansfield Jaycees requesting permission to use the Spauld- ing School for their annual Haunted House. MOTION: To grant the Jaycees permission to use the Spaulding School for their Haunted House. 10. Adjournment Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 * MOTION: To adjourn at 11:15 P.M. Levine /D'Onofrio VOTED: 4 -0 MINUTES ,A PROVED: Date 'Signed�