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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-24-1988BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 ,mot e �Z9 �9 i PRESENT: Chairman Harrington; Selectmen Tartufo and Markt; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of Auoust 10. 1988 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of August 10, 1988. Markt /Tartufo Harrington abstained 3. Warrants #8 and #9 MOTION: To approve Warrant #8 in the amount of $1,609,296.07, dated August 16, 1988, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 473,815.89 Special Revenue - 43,778.94 Capital Projects 28,194.28 Sevier Enterprise - 44,107.44 Water Enterprise - 27,264.25 Electric Enterprise - 992,135.27 Tartufo / Markt VOTED: 3 -0 MOTION: To approve Warrant #9 in the amount of $497,653.63, dated August 23, 1988, broken down as follows: General Fund - $267,548.93 Special Revenue - 20,570.18 Capital Projects - 817.00 Sewer Enterprise - 6,742.10 Water Enterprise - 5,071.58 Electric Enterprise - 196,903.84 Markt /Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 Chairman Harrington commented that he has asked the Town Accountant to attend the Board's next meeting to update the Board on the status of accounts, clos- ing of books, etc. The Chairman raised concern over two telephone poles which need to be moved; one is on Court Street and they both are presently in the middle of the road way. He would like John Larch be asked to attend the next Telephone Company public hearing to address this problem. 4. Correspondence a) Notice of Planning Board Public Hearing re: Balcom Ridge Estates II. b) Letter to the Board from Deborah Graham, 570 Maple Street, re: Development of a private, large -scale waste -to- energy plant in Mansfield. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 PAGE 2 c) Letter from President Bucknam, Whitman & Howard, Inc., re: New newsletter "Environment" with copy attached. d) Memorandum from Disabled American Veterans requesting permission to conduct their Annual Forget -Me -Not drive Sept. 8,9,10. * MOTION: To approve. Markt /Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 e) Letter to the Board from Rep. Vernon re: His efforts for a special session to override the Governor's veto concerning lottery funds. f) Letter to the Board from District Highway Engineer Cronin re: Public Hear- ing for Bristol County for "Open discussion of questions relating to the roadway system in your town ", Sept. 23rd, 10:30 A.M. g) Copy of "Local Housing Partnership Update" from Mass. Housing Partnership. h) Letter from Senator William R. Keating enclosing copies of the most recent updated version of the Mass. Transportation Map. i) Letters from MMA re: Actions taken by Board of Directors concerning the Administration's veto of $91 million in local aid; and the Federal Clean Water Act. j) Memorandum to the Board from Chairman Harrington re: Article concerning City of Taunton moving ahead with plan to build trash -to- energy facility. - Chairman Harrington commented that if the town participates in a region- al facility, a town - submitted application could be considered first. He suggested having. the sub: committee look into it. Q Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Edward Lapal, 123 West Street, re: Complimenting Police, Fire and Building Departments. 1) Letter to the Board from Distribution Manager, Baxter Healthcare Corp. re: Damage to their driveway from a water main break, 290 Forbes Blvd. - The Town Manager reported that he had already looked into this and does not believe it is a Town liability. He will follow up on it. m) Copy of letter to Great Woods Management from Nancy Roberts, Plainville, re: Linda Ronstadt performance. n) Letter to the Board from Regional Manager, Mass. Cablevision Systems, re: Rate adjustment for certain Premium Channels. o) Memorandum to the Board from Chairman of the Planning Board re: Sewer Extension Projects in Mansfield. p) Letter of resignation from the Council -On -Aging by Leigh Ann Foster. q) Memorandum from SRPEDD re: SRPEDD Annual Report (copy attached) BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 PAGE 3 r) Letter to the Board from Richard True, Eastern Harbor Associates, Boston re: Request for "secondary access" to a parcel of land on 157 Green Street, Foxboro; the secondary access is from Oxford Road off Forbes Blvd., Mans- field. - The Town Manager is to look into this and report back to the Board. s) Letter to the Board from President McGowan, Mansfield Lions Club, re: Request for Board's support for the Lions Club to make improvements at Fulton Pond, after a study of the project which they will present to the Board. * MOTION: To grant permission to the Lions Club. Tartufo /Markt VOTED: 3 -0 t) Letters from Consultants to Management, Inc., re: Solid Waste Landfill Enterprise Fund Accounting; and The State Water Meter Grant Program. u) "Fact Sheet" from DEQE re: Recovery of DEQE Administrative Costs for Remed- ial Actions (pertains releases of Oil and Hazardous materials). v) Copy of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee Annual Report. w) Copy of Memorandum to the Tom Manager from Chairman Harrington re: Police enforcement. x) Copy of Memorandum to the Town Manager and DPW Director from the Conserva- tion Agent re: Proposed work on drainage area behind Brook Street. y) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to Town Manager re: Two -year moratorium concerning construction and /or siting of resource recovery systems (Town Meeting 1987 Article 9). z) Copy of letter to the Planning Board from Commonwealth Engineers & Consul- tants, Inc., re: Sewer System Master Planning - School Street. aa) Request from Francis A. Campbell for permission for his tenants to park in the downtown municipal parking lot during winter months when on- street parking is banned; address of tenants will be 112 N. Main Street. - The Chairman asked for a recommendation from the Police Chief. 5. Question & Answer Period a) Rose Spoltore, broker for DiMonte's Variety Store's recent liquor license transfer, asked if the Selectmen would sign the license tonight for the scheduled, "closing" the next day; she had with her a certified copy of the ABCC approval form. The Chairman knew this request was coming and had signed a statement to the effect that the license had been approved and would be signed as soon as the original approval form from ABCC was received. Ms. Spoltore felt that would suffice. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 PAGE 4 Public Hearing /Albany International Research The Clerk read the advertisement for application to store flammables above ground at 77 West Street, CC &F Industrial Park. The use relates to their analysis of fibers and fabrics, etc.; the materials stored are various sol- vents. The Fire Chief has inspected the facility and has approved the appli- cation. A representative of Albany International Research was present and provided this information. Selectman Tartufo asked about fire -proof equipment; he was told they meet OSHA requirements, and the facility has three backflow devices. The hear- ing was closed. MOTION: To approve the storage of chemicals and flammable materials after inspection of the backflow defices by the Plumbing Inspector. Tartufo /Markt VOTED: 3 -0 Public Hearing /Dog Complaint The Clerk read the Complaint of Vicious or Barking Dogs as presented by Mr. Steven McLellan; the dog owner is Jerome Wieczorek of 111 Williams Street. Both parties were present. The Dog Officer's statement and recommendation was also read; his conclusion was that "for the safety of the abutters . the dog should be removed from the premises and the Town of Mansfield. Mr. McLellan's complaint was that the dog has chased and frightened members of his family, and others (he lives next door to the Wieczoreks). The Dog Offi- cer had ordered the dog be penned for ten days, he was not, and the dog barks until 11 P.M. every night. Mr. Wieczorek objected to the Dog Officer's statement that he does not take things seriously and, he feels, the problems are caused by the complainant. Mr. Wieczorek's daughter claimed the dog is her4,sSheis experienced with animals, has worked for the Humane Society. Mr. McLellan said three people have been threatened on his property, one bitten. He has only lived there since June; the Wieczorek's said prior to the McLellan's house being built, the dog had been accustomed to running free on that property, but they are trying to teach him to stay at home. Jim Robbins, of Cable TV Iii was pres- ent, said he is both a son -in -law and brother -in -law of the Wieczoreks and has no problem with the dog. The hearing was closed. * MOTION: Mr. Wieczorek is to restrict the dog, the same as anyone else in the community. If there are any further complaints, then it will have to be addressed again at that time. Tartufo /Markt VOTED: 3 -0 8. Fair Housing Committee Interviews The following applicants were interviewed: Joan Secher 29 Coach Road Kevin Hayes Mansfield Co -op Bank BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 PAGE 5 MOTION: To appoint all those interviewed to date to the Fair Housing Committee. Markt / Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 Others appointed are: Barbara Orlando (Mr.) Jean LaJoie 24 Balcom Street 39 S. Main Street Robert Naismith Cleo Ford 168 Gilbert Street 10 Hawthorne Street Marilyn Ouellette 149 Oakland Street, Apt. 6 Rev. Margaret Hess 465 S. Main Street Joint Meeting /School Committee Chairman Harrington opened by reviewing the reason for this meeting, basic- ally as a follow -up of the August 10th meeting when the School Committee was present to request a Special Election Y$ once again for their Override ques- tion for new school funds. The Chairman advised that Selectman Dunn had a business meeting but hoped to arrive in time, so that the issue may be re- solved tonight. The Board wants to schedule both the school funds and the well site acquisition questions for override. Supt. Moran pointed out that it really is only one Override with two questions. Joanne Begley, Chairman of the School Committee, stated that in just the past ten days there has been an increase in enrollment. Chairman Harrington asked for the number of withdrawals vs in- coming. Supt. Moran said there is clear- ly a net gain every year. Joanne said the School Committee was vote:was 3 -2 they_ feel a single election for their question is in their best interest, but rather than no go, they will agree with the combined. Chairman Harring- ton said he believes the water issue is the most important issue facing Mansfield. The water question is needed first and foremost, but he is sup- portive of the school issue and very much wants both questions to pass; he cannot support separate elections. The Board wants to make it convenient for the voters and feels it needs to deal with the voters honestly. Select- men Markt and Tartufo agreed with this principle. Superintendent Moran said there are safety issues in the Park Row and Rolling Green schools now due to crowding. Selectman Tartufo said he would like the School Committee to discuss what increase in taxes will be, with the Finance Committee, especially if the Town does not receive 67% reim- bursement (dollar input). The Chairman of the FinCom was present and said his committee had met last night. His committee has a problem with the amount the School Committee is asking for and would like to meet with the School Committee. Chairman Harrington pointed out there is less than two weeks for a final dollar amount, and he wants the Selectmen to meet next week, with at least four BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 PAGE 6 members present (2/3 vote required), to vote on the ballot questions. 10. Old Business a) Selectman Tartufo reported on a meeting he attended with town business people and the Chamber of Commerce. The Chamber will do some research and then meet with the Town Manager and Police Chief. b) Selectman Tartufo addressed the recent discussion on extending sewer lines in East vs West Mansfield, He feels the Board needs to listen to recommendations of other committees /boards, particularly the Board of Health; he thinks their response would be valuable. Decision was made to contact the Board of Health regarding the Planning Board's efforts (as spelled out in its Memo to the Selectmen in this week's Correspond- ence), then ask the Board of Health to meet with the Selectmen. c) The Chairman asked the Town Manager for an update on what is being done concerning office space. Tom said he is trying to have the Highway office building finished first; in -house office space work is next. d) Selectman Markt asked about the King Street situation. The Town Manager said he had sent a letter to the Coffeys stipulating that they bring in a petition. Selectman Tartufo said he does not think that should be re- quired; if it is a road, it should be open. 11. New Business - Town Ma a) The Town Manager had received a Memorandum from the Town Clerk asking for approval of Election Workers for the year, as well as the hours for the September 15th Primary Election. * MOTION: To approve the hours as submitted by the Town Clerk (7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.) Tartufo /Markt VOTED: 3 -0 b) Anderson - Nichols have submitted a flushing program for Essex, Mill, Ware, East Streets area. The DPW and Water Department are now review- ing it. Tom will report back to the Board September 7th. c) Personnel situation: The Construction Inpsector's last day is tomorrow and Tom is working on alternative arrangements for the time being. Bob Powers will be the interim Town Engineer. Having no one in the Engineer's office creates a real problem. Chairman Harrington asked Tom to report to the Board at each meeting on the status of vacancies. 12. New Business - Selectmen ( a) The Clerk read the Warrant for the September State Primary Election. * MOTION: To approve and sign. Mdrkt / Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING AUGUST 24, 1988 PAGE 7 b) Selectman Tartufo asked if, at some time in the future, the Town has to take over maintenance of old Rt. 140? The Town Manager was asked to look into this. c) Selectman Dunn brought up his wish to not serve on the Canoe River Aquifer Committee, asking if the vacancy could be listed on local TV and that the newspapers cover it also. d) The Chairman advised that a resident interested in a parcel of Town -owned land which was on the Town Meeting Warrant and did not receive what the Moderator said should be a 2/3 vote, has been addressed by the resident's attorney who said a 2/3 vote is not required; it only needs a majority vote. Chairman Harrington asked, does the Town want to pursue this or shall the resident's attorney take it to court? The decision was to ask for Town Counsel opinion, if the resident is willing to wait another two weeks. 13. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 10:05 P.M.). Markt / Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 MINUTES APPROVED Clerk '$ i9 Date signed