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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-18-1989BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 18, 1989 PRESENT: Selectmen Dunn, Tartufo, Markt; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. Selectman Dunn acted as Chairman for the evening. 2. Minutes of December 28, 1988 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of December 28, 1988. Markt /Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 3. Warrant #30 MOTION: To approve Warrant #30 in the amount of $1,124,098.57, dated December 17, 1989, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 875,188.08 School Lunch - 12,368.82 Special Revenue - 9,568.09 Sewer Enterprise - 12,824.02 Water Enterprise - 10,539.25 Electric Enterprise - 203,610.31 Tartufo / Markt VOTED: 3 -0 4. Licenses & Permits a) Transfer Request #3 in the amount of $14,000, to be transferred to the Subdivision Supervisor /Consultant Account due to the Acting Town Engineer being paid from a Planning Department budget account which is now depleted. MOTION: To approve Transfer Request #3 in the amount of $14,000. Markt /Tartufo VOTED: 3 -0 5. Correspondence a) Letter to the Board from Chairman of Mansfield Animal Welfare Committee re: Final report for 1988. b) Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Danial Donovan re: Fire Chief position. c) Letter from DEQE re: Update of Hazardous Waste Site Cleanup Program. d) Notice of Public Utilities Public Hearings re: - Radio Telephone Systems, Inc. - Metromedia Paging Service, Inc. - Telesphere Network, Inc. - Teleport Boston Corp. e) Copy of Canoe River Aquifer Advisory Committee report. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 18, 1989 APGE 2 f) Copy of letter to Attorney General James Shannon from Chairman of the Planning Board re: Sections of Mansfield Charter. g) Copy of Master Plan Advisory Council Annual Report. h) Letter to the Board from Acting Chairman Madan, Planning Board, re: List- ing of Town Meeting Articles on Warrant. i) Letter from DEQE re: Solid Waste Planning Grant Program, Capacity Develop- ment Grant & Loan Program, Composting Grant Program. - The Town Manager advised that both the DPW Director and Water & Sewer Manager are reviewing the possibilities of these. j) Letter to the Board from President Harrison of Tri- County Beagle Club re: Opposition of Club members to the proposed Weapons By -law. k) Letter to the Board from MMA re: MMA Consulting Group, Inc. 6. Michael Van Splinter /Solid Waste Study Committee Mike presented his committee's interim report. The committee believes there is a need to establish a "staging" area for chipping and composting, and the ( newspaper recycling program should continue. There is a container, provided by American Paper Recycling (APR), stationed just east of the Highway Garage, for all residents to deposit newspaper in. Mike said the committee believes there is need for continuing education and mentioned that Mary Ann Campisano had shown a program in the elementary schools. Mike will be attanding a re- gional meeting with Foxboro and Norton. He asked the Selectmen to sponsor a recycling by -law, advising that there could be a $56 /ton reduction in the trash contractor's bill if the Town can prove the recycling reduces the load of waste they were handling. He reported that the committee intends to study the pros and cons of a "thermal" facility. Some discussion followed as to what the consensus of his committee was concerning incineration prompted by an article in tonight's Sun Chronicle. Selectman Dunn, a member of the com- mittee, summarized by saying recycling, a landfill and incineration are all choices to be considered. Michael Morizio, a member of the Citizens for Trash Alternatives, was present and raised the need to also consider a transfer station, and mentioned he understood state officials are currently considering extension of the one - year moratorium on siting of trash burning plants. Selectman Dunn said rev- enue generated vs. expenses would need to be reviewed were a facility within the town considered. The Town Manager reminded everyone there are environ- mental concerns as well as state and Federal regulations and the Board of Health regulations. 7. Old Busine a) Selectman Dunn reminded Board members to keep in mind the landfill and sewer extensions which will require an override for funding. Deadline BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING / JANUARY 18, 1989 PAGE 3 to be put on the March Election ballot is February 15th. b) Acting Chairman Dunn reported that the Board had interviewed seven Town Counsel applicants last Saturday, but some Selectmen must still review the cable tapes. c) Concerning goals and objectives for the Town Manager, he has received information from the MMA which Acting Chairman Dunn suggested each Select- man review and consider what is suggested; i.e., an outside consultant to work with the Board. Selectman Dunn suggested pursuing it after Town Meeting, in late Spring or early summer. 8. New Business - Town Manager a) The Town Manager had previously submitted information to each Board member regarding his recommendation for a water rate increase. He reported that Chairman Harrington suggested holding an 'open meeting' for public input, and the February 1st meeting was suggested. Tom said a rate increase is needed immediately to cover the budget and, possibly, another will be nec- essary July 1st. He said water is becoming very expensive and there are new regulations, etc. b) The Town Manager advised that he had appointed Lt. Edward Sliney as Acting Fire Chief, effective Friday, January 20th. A Civill,-Service Promotional Examination is confirmed for March 11th. c) The Town Manager also reported that he expects to have a draft policy for Call Firefighters, and a meeting with them, this week. 9. New Business - Selectmen a) Selectman Dunn voiced his feeling that employee salary ranges need to be established soon for purposes of the budget. b) Acting Chairman Dunn said there has been a request to establish the next meeting's agenda a couple of days ahead, 48 hours, which would then give everyone time to plan questions, comments, etc. in advance. c) Acting Chairman Dunn had a letter from Selectman Levine, who could not attend tonight's meeting, which he read. The letter stated that she had decided not to run for re- election and went on to elaborate reasons for her decision and to also encourage others to get involved. Selectmen Markt and Tartufo expressed their appreciation for serving with her and said she will be missed. 10. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 8:40 P.M.). Tartufo / Markt VOTED: 3 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING JANUARY 18, 1989 PAGE 4 MINUTES APPROVED: Cl rk' /Dtesigpd