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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-27-1988BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 1988 PRESENT: Chairman Harrington; Selectmen Dunn, Markt, Tartufo; Town Manager Selectman Levine arrived at 7:41 P.M. 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of July 14, 1988 To approve the Minutes of July 14, 1988. Tartufo / Markt VOTED: 4 -0 3. Warrant No. 4 -A MOTION: To approve Warrant No. 4 -A in the amount of $395,850.92, dated July 19, 1988 (Payroll), broken down as follows: General Fund - $351,360.76 Special Revenue - 21,753.08 Sewer Enterprise - 5,563.29 Water Enterprise - 5,560.78 Electric Enterprise - 11,613.01 Markt /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 4. Correspondence a) Copy of letter to Executive Office of Environmental Affairs from the Conservation Law Foundation of New England, Inc. re: Mansfield Resource Recovery facility. - The Chairman commented on this, saying he does not know who this "Law Foundation" is. b) Notice of Bristol County Selectmen's Assoc. meeting on Solid Waste Task Force August 4th, Norton Town Hall, 7:00 P.M. c) Copy of letter to the Attleboro Sun Chronicle from commuter Joanne Cindric. d) Letter to the Board from Arthur Remillard re: Resignation from Council - on- Aging. e) Copy of Connery Associates "A Master Plan for Mansfield ". - The Chairman advised there will be a joint meeting and presentation of this with the Planning Board. f) Letter to Municipal & Regional School District Officials from the Execu- tive Office for Administration & Finance re: Local aid programs. g) Copy of letter to Compo Industries, Inc. of 240 Branch Street from DEQE re: Notice of Responsibility. h) Copy of Solid Waste Update /DEQE. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 1988 PAGE 2 i) Letter from House Minority Leader, Steven Pierce, re: Diversion of Mass. State Lottery revenue away from direct aid to cities & towns by Gov. Dukakis. - The Chairman asked the Town Manager to write letters to Senator Locke and Senator Keating, as well as Rep. Vernon, which he will sign. j) Copies of two letters to residents from Chairman of the Master Plan Advis- sory Council. k) Copy of letter to State Commissioner Garvey, DPW, from Bristol County Development Council, Inc. re: Closure of Mansfield Information Center on I -95 North. 1) Letter from SRPEDD re: Transportation Improvement Program. m) Copy of letter to Atty. Foley from Assistant Attorney General Penski re: Atty. Foley's letter concerning the Town of Mansfield. n) Letter to the Board from "Maple Street Residents" re: "Massapoag Estates ". - This was referred to the Planning Director o) Copy of July 14th Minutes of Master Plan Advisory Council. p) Request from Town Hall employees to donate "sick days" to Pat Gannon. - The Tosco Manager commented on the request to allow her to retain one week's vacation for her honeymoon in October, there were some unusual circumstances involved which he would address with the Clerks union members. * MOTION: To approve the donation of "sick days" and allow Pat to borrow against next year's vacation time, if needed. Tartufo /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 5. Public Hearing /Liquor License Transfer The Clerk read the advertised Public Hearing Notice for transfer of DiMonte's Variety Store liquor license to Sheryl Ellen Reilly. Both Sheryl Reilly and her sister, Denise, were present. Return Receipts from abutters were handed to the Clerk. They explained that Denise will be the live -in Manager of the store, and operation will be family supported. They hope to change the format of the store, put in a delicatessen and be open seven days a week. Mr. Donnelly, who lives across the street from DiMonte's, said the Parkers (present owners) have done an excellent job running the store; he is concerned about putting in a deli. The Selectmen asked a few questions of the proposed new owner. * MOTION: To approve the transfer of the liquor license. Tartufo /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 1988 PAGE 3 6. Anderson - Nichols Paul Howard, of Anderson - Nichols, was present to update the Board on their findings and recommendations concerning the dirty water problem, particu- in the East Mansfield area. Each Board member had received a copy of Ander- son-Nichols's letter to the Town Manager concerning their proposal for a water quality study in two phases, along with costs for same. Phase I will address a short -term plan to minimize the dirty water problems in the East Mansfield area; this will include recommendation of a more intensive and frequent hydrant flushing program in the affected areas. Phase II will ad- dress the long -term plan to improve water quality in the distribution sys- tem. They plan to perform an alternative water treatment study and provide recommendations for treatment where appropriate. Estimated lump sum pro- ject costs $13,800. Chairman Harrington asked what is the black substance, is it manganese? He was told it is iron, manganese, corroded cast iron pipes. Paul Howard said that area should have a comprehensive hydrant flushing program four times per year for the short -term; long -term requires a look at water quality in the wells and at polution control. When asked how long the two phases would take, Paul advised two weeks for Phase I, three months for Phase II. Paul said he does not think there is anything in the water that would be harmful. Selectman Dunn asked about the lime injection system; Paul said quality of lime varies greatly. The Town Manager reported there is -a balance in a water study appropria- tion which would cover both these studies. Basically, the affected areas are probably 60 to 70 years old. Anderson - Nichols will quantify the level of iron and manganese, then possibly recommend treatment. They made a recommendation of priority pipe replacement throughout the town in 1986. Mrs. Donovan, an East Street resident, was again present and asked a few quesitons. MOTION: To go forward as presented in the Town Manager's Memorandum. Tartufo /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 Paul Howard then reported briefly on Contracts 1 and 2; Rt: 106 is com- plete and in service. Chauncy and Pratt Street main has been installed and will be tested soon. Pleasant, Clinton, Court Streets not begun yet, but the contractor is about three weeks ahead of schedule. Finance Committee Interviews Three applicants were present: Gordon R. Penman Philip V. Smith Charles B. Joseph, Jr. 10 King Arthur Way 209 Tremont Street 206 Williams Street BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 1988 PAGE 4 Each applicant was asked to outline their background briefly and explain their interest in serving on the FinCom, after which each Selectman asked each applicant several questions. Chairman of the FinCom was also present. Consensus of the Board was that all three applicants were well qualified applicants and a decision would be made before adjournment. 8. Fair Housin4 Committee Interview One applicant was available for an interview tonight, Cleo Ford of 10 Haw- thorne Street. The Chairman again asked the Town Manager to give a brief rundown on the purpose of this committee; the applicant was then asked a few questions. The Chairman advised that final interviews will be conducted at the Board's next meeting, with appointments to follow. 9. Old Business - Town Manager a) Update on the roof /HVAC project, the roofing has been completed and the air conditioning units were placed on the roof last night. It is hoped to have the duct work for two units in by Friday or early next week; wea- ther has held up installation. Rain today did show some leaks, but there are still some cavaties which are probably letting the rain in. b) Concerning the School Street petition, Tom asked the Police Chief to con- duct some radar checks. c) The Town Accountant is in the process of closing out the books; expendi- tures are not in good shape; past year's revenues not up -to -date. The Accountant is making progress and doing a good job. d) Concerning the Lottery cut indication, the Town will not lose any funds, revenue will not be less than anticipated. Chairman Harrington asked the Town Manager to keep the School Committee advised on revenue, new growth, etc. e) As for the CDAG grant possible cut, Keith Development response is forth- coming. 10. Old Business - Selectmen a) Selectman Tartufo asked about the traffic light installation at North Main and Rt. 106; Tom said he hopes to meet with a State expediter to move things along. b) Selectman Dunn asked about the water main construction. Paul Howard indicated that the North Main Street construction will not be finished until the next construction period - next Spring. c) Selectman Dunn also asked about the School Street extension of the sewer main. The Town Manager advised that nothing has been done, there is no money for construction, but engineering could proceed. This will be covered more fully during the Open Meeting on the WWTP August 10th. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 1988 PAGE 5 d) Selectman Dunn reported on the MEPA (Mass. Environmental Protection Agency) Information Meeting held in the Mansfield Tom Hall the previous Friday which pertained to development of a waste -to- energy plant proposal for Mansfield by a private developer. Selectman Dunn said he had attended and voiced his concern regarding size, etc. He went on to say the Town should start to look seriously at regulating size of such a facility and strongly urged the Board to take a close look at this. One of his con- cerns is that the developer can have a plant whether or not Mansfield uses it. Some discussion centered on going forward with the recommendations of the Solid Waste Committee report. Selectman Dunn felt Mansfield wants to satisfy its own problems and suggested doing it, possibly, on a re- gional basis. * MOTION: To take a position to reject any proposal by private develop- ers for a large mass -burn facility because this town is taking a responsible position to satisfy its need and needs of the immediate region in regard to the mass -burn facility. Dunn /Tartufo The Town Manager said he was concerned, feeling it is very early and ( he would like to see the Board keep all options open; there is a need to be flexible. VOTED: 4 -0 Levine abstained 11. New Business a) Selectman Tartufo advised that the Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Council will meet next Thursday in Sharon; Sharon has become a member of the Council. Discussion will concern solid waste and the Sharon DPW will present a report on its use of a sodium /chloride mix during the winter on the town roads. b) Selectman Tartufo reported that Linda Jodice and Mark Eqan (Chamber of Commerce) are working together on the downtown parking situation. c) Selectman Tartufo had reviewed all the applicants for the Veterans Agent position and discussed same with Selectman Dunn; their recom- mendation was to hire Robert Marshall. * MOTION: To appoint Robert F. tff4rshall as Mansfield's Director of Veterans Services. Tartufo /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 In closing Chairman Harrington asked for a vote on the Finance Committee appointments. Each applicant received nomination; Mr. Penman and Mr. Smith received the majority votes. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JULY 27, 1988 PAGE 6 12. Executive Session The Board was polled to go into Executive Session for the purpose of land acquisition and litigation, and to come out to adjourn only: 5 -0 EXECUTIVE MINUTES TYPED SEPARATELY 13. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M. MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk Date sirgned