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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-9-1988MAR 1 7.1988 BOARD OF SELECTMEN n MINUTES OF MEETING `f l' -1 MARCH 9, 1988 TO 4LE PRESENT: Chairman Harrington; Selectmen D'Onofrio, Dunn; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of March 2, 1988 * MOTION: To approve the Minutes of March 2, 1988. D'Onofrio /Dunn Selectman D'Onofrio requested that one sentence in the second paragraph of Item 8 be changed, since it was not a statement he made; consensus of the Board was to delete it. VOTED, as amended: 3 -0 3. Warrants #39 and #39 -A * MOTION: To approve Warrant #39 in the amount of $332,672.41, dated March 8, 1988, broken down as follows: General Fund - $279,311.60 Revenue Sharing - 14.85 School Lunch - 3,880.87 Special Revenue - 2,390.70 Capital Projects - 4,176.58 Sewer Enterprise - 33,178.28 Water Enterprise - 9,719.53 D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 * MOTION: To approve Warrant #39 -A in the amount of $268,668.41, dated March 8, 1988, for the Electric Enterprise. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 4. Licenses & Permits a) Application for an amended sewer permit by Lewis Davison, 172 N. Main Street; to be amended for conversion of one proposed retail area into two apartments. Town Engineer explained that the amended permit re- quired State approval which was received. * MOTION: To approve the amended sewer permit. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 b) Application for Automatic Amusement Machine, 1 Coin - operated Computer Game, for Roscoe's Cafe, 263 N. Main Street. * MOTION: To approve the Automatic Amusement Machine Application. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 K BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 9, 1988 PAGE 2 c) Transfer Request #11 in the amount of $7,368.56 for Self - insurance; medical expenses for an injured -on -duty Police officer. The current insurance policy only covers $500 per accident. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #11. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 d) Transfer Request #12 in the amount of $7,112.20 for Unemployment Insur- ance due to rate increase after submission of the budget. * MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #12. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 e) The Clerk read the American Red Cross Proclamation declaring March as American Red Cross Month. * MOTION: To approve the Proclamation. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 5. Correspondence a) Memorandum to the Board, Finance Committee and Town Manager from Dick Lewis, Conservation Agent, re: 1989 Proposed Budget. b) Copy of Memorandum from Chairman of the Board to Chairman of the Finance Committee re: Taking a position on the Prop. 21 Override. c) Two (2) Memorandum to the Board from Mo Prasad, Cable TV Board of Direc- tors, re: Selectmen appointee; and Cable License Subscriber Privacy Protection Issue. d) Memorandums to Municipalities from Presidential Limousines, Inc. d /b /a Mass Limousines Co. re: Petition to DPU. e) Memorandum to the Board from Commissioner, Mass. Dept. of Public Health, re: Briefing session March 15th at Worcester Holy Cross College on health status of communities across the state. f) Letter to the Board from Review Commissioner; Commission Against Dis- crimination re: Civil Rights Review Comments. g) Letter from SRPEDD to the Board re: Appointment to the Joint Transporta- tion Planning Group. h) Letter from MMA re: Opening for a Fiscal Policy Analyst. i) Letter to the Board and Police Chief from Joseph Westgate re: Use of his electric 3 -wheel cart on Mansfield streets. l j) Letter to the Board from Chairman of the Airport Commission re: Resigna- tion of Alex Foster effective immediately. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 9, 1988 PAGE 3 6. Press Releases The Chairman had prepared three Press Releases which members and the viewers at home: 1) Where is all that Building in Mansfield? 2) Where do my municipal tax I support an operating budget override in Mansfield? to both the Mansfield Nevis and Sun Chronicle. 7. Question and Answer Period There were none. Board of Health /Great Woods, Inc. he reviewed money from dollars go? The three for Board all the 3) Should releases went Ed Rosenberg, Chairman of the Board of Health, Scott Leite, Health Agent and a member of the Board of Health, Michael Van Splinter were present, as well as John Drew, Sherman Wolf and Bruce Montgomery of Great Woods, Inc. Chairman Harrington opened the meeting by explaining that the Board of Health had been working on sound problems and their enforcement of same. The Select- men felt it would be worthwhile to have the Board of Health and Great Woods officials meet with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the issues. Ed Rosenberg said most complaints regarding noise from Great Woods concerts came from West Mansfield. He said Scott has researched existing State laws, and powers of Boards of Health to regulate noise. A Board of Health can write and pass any reasonable regulations. Scott said noise is a nuisance or can be something that deprives someone of their usual amount of peace. He went on to say he has put together a proposed Noise Regulation; this does not require Town Meeting approval and it has not been put in final form yet. First, the Board would order an abatement of the noise; second would be an order for the noise to cease; after a deligent effort, it could require a fine and, finally, court. They expect to also stipulate a Special Permit under certain conditions. Ed Rosenberg said this proposed regulation is not specifically directed at Great Woods. Selectman D'Onofrio questioned exemption under Mass. General Law Chapter 138. John Drew expressed concern that this is the first time they have heard of this and they will have to seriously consider it now. Bruce Mont- gomery addressed what they have already done, to the tune of $280,000+ spent in an effort to prevent excess noise. The Town Manager pointed out that regulation of noise is very difficult. Selectman D'Onofrio was con- cerned that he, as a member of the sub - committee on Great Woods, had not been advised of this earlier. The Chairman then opened discussion to the people in the audience. The Board of Health was then thanked for their par- ticipation this evening. Selectman D'Onofrio then brought up the issue of the Entertainment License for Great Woods Performing Arts Center. He said he had reviewed their sched- ule of events, the report from the Police Chief, and heard the Board of Health tonight. He feels the Board of Health should go ahead with their BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 9, 1988 PAGE 4 thing, and the Selectmen should approve the Entertainment Licenses. * MOTION: To grant the Entertainment License for Sunday and Weekdays. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 John Drew thanked the Board and said they will do all they can to work with the Board of Health and their regulation and the Selectmen. Chairman Harrington asked that when Bruce Montgomery explains Great Woods require- ments to their performers' managers that Great Woods then follow up on what is specified.. 9. Old Business a) The Tosco Manager went over the order for the Town Meeting Warrant Art- icles and asked for approval or any change desired. Selectman D'Onofrio said he would like to move the Capital Improvement budget article up to No. 10, then the rest follow as listed. The Town Manager advised that the Board of Health non - criminal article needs alot more work before being presented; also the article covering contract settlements is not needed since that is being included in the Reserve Fund. * MOTION: To approve the list of Town Meeting Warrant Articles as sug- gested. D'Onofrio /Dunn VOTED: 3 -0 * MOTION: To approve as co- sponsor all other articles for financial matters. Dunn /Harrington VOTED: 2 -1 D'Onofrio opposed Selectman D'onofrio explained he does not sponsor the Police Revolving Fund. b) The Town Manager advised that there is some confusion as to the actual date of the postponed Annual Town Meeting; the Board established that it will be April 25th. The Chairman also mentioned that there will be a Special within the Town Meeting. c) The Chairman said he would like to see a Public Relations Campai n for the issues at stake. He announced that next Tuesday (March 15th} is Candidates Night, in Town Hall, at 7:30 P.M. That will be on cable TV. Also that night, at 6:30 P.M., he and Selectman Dunn will be presenting and discussing the Override issues, which will also be on cable TV. He went on to ask the newspapers to inform the public that those who op poso- the issues are also invited to speak. Thursday, March 17th, is School Committee Candidates Night, and they have allowed him time for a five minute; presentation. d) The Chairman announced that the Firefighters Association had voted at their meeting last evening to pay for the DePillo plaque and he wanted BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MARCH 9, 1988 PAGE 5 to express wholehearted appreciation to each and every Firefighter on behalf of the Board. 10. New Business a) Selectman Dunn reported he has received phone calls expressing concern with the speeding traffic on Rt. 106; he would like to have some speed limit signs or 'Caution' signs posted. He also suggested installing side- walks down Rt. 106 to East Street, but there is no crossing signal there. * MOTION: That the Board of Selectmen petition the State to make a study of that section of Rt. 106. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned, then re- opened to sign the Town Meeting Warrant. * MOTION: To approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Dunn /D'Onofrio VOTED: 3 -0 * MOTION: To adjourn (at 9:30 P.M.). D'Onofrio /Dunn ( VOTED: 3 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Date signed