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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-10-1989BOARD OF SELECTMEN lI MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 ClU i' PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Markt, Sarro, Selectman Dunn arrived at 8:40 P.M. ; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Warrant #46 MOTION: To approve Warrant #46 in the amount of $1,102,985.91, dated May 9, 1989, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 929,101.02 Revenue Sharing - 7.56 School Lunch - 4,361.83 Special Revenue - 16,532.25 Capital Projects - 40,999.00 Sewer Enterprise - 7,024.64 Water Enterprise - 6,086.19 Electric Enterprise - 98,873.42 Harrington / Sarro VOTED: 4 -0 Markt abstained on police items 3. Correspondence a) Announcement of a Strategic Planning For Public Managers course In Atlanta, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Washington, DC. b) Announcement of a "Traffic Safety" conference, Lowell, Mass. June 21 and 22. c) Memorandum to Boards and Committees from Town Clerk re: Minutes of Meetings. d) Letter to the Board from Commission Against Discrimination re: Civil Rights Reveiw Comments. - The Town Manager advised he was confused by this letter because he understood everything was in order. e) Letter and plans to the Board from Paul Folkman re: Beaumonts Pond Subdivision water main connection. - The Town Manager said he wants the Water Department to look at this, but he feels it is an excellent idea. f) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to the Health Agent re: Two Warrant articles to be taken up at Town Meeting. g) Memorandum to Bristol County Group Health Insurance Members from County Commissioners of Bristol County re: Update Meeting with Group Health Insurance Members May 2nd. h) Copy of letter to the Town Manager from Douglas Titus re: Application for water service hookup on Oakridge Ave., Plainville. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 2 i) Notice of The Environmental Leadership Training Institute intensive training session to increase environmental awareness, leadership and citizenship July 10 -14, 1989. j) Memorandum from Mass. Civil Defense Agency re: Hazardous Material/ Title III Awareness Program. Q Copy of letter to Secretary DeVillars, Executive Office of Environmental Affairs from Attorney James Coogan re: Reconstruction of Rt. 140 Great Woods to I -495 (Karl Clemmey's attorney). 1) Letter to the Board from Cooperative Extension, Univ. of Mass., re: Invitation to Open House celebrating 75 years of Cooperative Extension May 8th. m) Letter to the Board from SRPEDD re: Appointment of a delegate by June 1st. n) Five (5) Dept. of Public Utilities Notice of Public Hearings re: - Bay State Gas Co. (2) - Aircall Northeast, Inc. - New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. - Metromedia Long Distance, Inc., ITT Communications Services, Inc. o) Request for waiver of Building Permit fee for the First Christian Church, and Sign Permit fee for the Mansfield United Methodist Church. * MOTION: To waive the fees. Harrington /Sarro VOTED: 4 -0 p) Copy of letter to Sen. Keating & Rep. Vernon from the Town Manager re: Special State legislation to allow Town to offer limited health & medical insurance benefits to a permanently disabled Call Firefighter. - The Tom Manager advised that the legislation has already been filed. q) Memorandum from Dept. of Revenue, Division of Local Services re: Classi- fication Training Workshops during May and June. r) Copy of letter to Planning Board Chairman from Town Counsel re: Cancel- lation of public hearing. s) Letter to the Board from DEQE Director, Division of Wetlands & Waterways, re: Regulatory amendments to implement a new fee system. t) Letter from MMA re: Local aid cuts. u) Letter from MMA to the Board re: Annual workshop for Selectmen June 3rd. v) Letter to the Board from Town Counsel re: Installation of well in West Mansfield for housing in Plainville. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 3 w) Invitation to Installation Chapter #61, DAV, May 13th at 7:30 P.M. in the VFW Hall, Chilson Ave. - Selectman Harrington commented that they like to be advised of anyone attending. x) Letter from Colorado State Senator Owens re: Soviet - American Government Conference to the Soviet Union. y) Announcement of Annual Recycling Conference in Seattle, Washington, July 27 -28. z) Copy of Monthly Update of the Mass. Housing Partnership. aa) Letter to the Board from John DeVillars, Secretary Division of Conserva- tion Services re: 1989 Grant round. bb) Memorandum to Bristol County Group Health Insurance Members from Bristol County Commissioners re: May 16th "review meeting" in Taunton. cc) Letter to the Chairman from Secretary of State Connolly re: Mass Voter Hall of Fame. - The Chairman asked the press to cover this in case there is someone. ( dd) Copy of letter of appreciation to Mansfield Police Chief from Tina Zahale, Attleboro. 4. Questions & Comments a) Susan Hamilton of the Mansfield School Volunteers had a proclamation which she read and asked the Board of Selectmen to support for a Mans- field School Volunteer Week. * MOTION: To approve and sign. Harrington /Markt VOTED: 4 -0 The Chairman thanked Susan and said the Board appreciates learning about this type of thing. 5. Public Hearing /New England Telephone Two (2) Petitions, 89 -3 & 89 -4, for a conduit Street and Francis Street. Abutters had been returned. Joe Bausk of New England Telephone questions; there were none. * MOTION: To approve Petitions 89 -3 and 89 -4. location on North Main notified and Return Receipts was present to answer any Harrington /Markt VOTED: 4 -0 6. Public Hearing /Flammable Storage License The Clerk read the Notice of Public Hearing for Donald G. & Mary E. Ranieri owners of the Shell Station at South Main Street & East Street. Thomas J. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 4 Sisson was present representing Ayoub Engineering, Inc. for the project. He explained that the present tanks were 21 years old and are to be replaced by the latest equipment, as well as increasing capacity from 21,000 to 33,000 gallons. Selectman Harrington expressed some concern about the tanks being close to the intersection. He was advised that they are all underground with a con- crete slab. Selectman Sarro said in the future he would like a brief review by the Fire Chief. It was suggested that the Board be supplied with the testing well readings when they are made periodically. The Town Manager will discuss this with the Fire Chief. Mr. Sisson advised that there are State and Federal regulations for this type of installation. * MOTION: To approve the license with the requirement of at least two (2) inspection wells on the three large tanks and one on the other two tanks, with test results forwarded to the Board. Markt / Sarro VOTED: 4 -0 7. Doug Titus / Oakridge Ave. Doug Titus had a plan which he showed to the Board illustrating his request to have Mansfield extend a water line to a lot on Oakridge Street in North Attleboro. He said Ben Couture, of the Water Department, had advised that the Town would extend the line to the North Attleboro line (approximately 30 feet); it would then become Mr. Titus's responsibility and expense to extend further. The Town Manager was under the impression the line already extends to the North Attleboro line. * MOTION: To approve, but with no cost to the Town of Mansfield; full cost to be borne by the applicant. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 4 -0 8. Conservation Commission Interviews Three applicants were slated to be interviewed; only one showed up - Ronald C. Reeves 1766 West Street Mr. Reeves was asked to give a brief resume of his background and interests; the Selectmen then asked him a few questions. Chairman Tartufo then thanked him for his time and interest and advised that the Board will try to have the other applicants in next week before making a decision. 9. Old Business - Town Manager a) North Attleboro Water Extension - The Town Manager had previously dis- tributed information to Board members pertaining to this issue in which a fairly extensive extension of Mansfield's water system along Oakridge Avenue in the Bungay Lake section of both municipalities is proposed. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 5 Both the DPW Director and Town Manager endorse this epementslfor and anythe agree- Town Manager's report to the Board listed eight.key ment between the two towns. The extension would serve about seventy homes. There would be a master meter at the point where the new line begins off the Mansfield line. Selectman Dunn said he supports the idea and particularly likes metering and billing the Town of North Attleboro; they would bill individual homes; other Board members were also supportive. Selectman Dunn also pointed out that Mansfield won't have to worry about subdivision hook- ups because of the location of the area. The Town Manager was directed to take the eight points to North Attleboro, then come back to the Board and at that time schedule a meeting with North Attleboro officials. * MOTION: To direct the Town Manager /DPW Director to take the eight points back to North Attleboro, and then schedule a meeting with them with the Board of Selectmen. Sarro /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 b) Copeland Drive Underpass - The Town Manager reported the latest informa- tion is that portable pumps have been obtained and they hoped to reopen the underpass today; they did not. If the pumps do not handle it, then ( it will be closed for the duration. It will take 20 weeks to obtain new pumps. Chairman Tartufo expressed hope the Board does not have to compromise the original agreement; also there is the safety issue to con- sider. Selectman Dunn was concerned for the businesses and said if there has been some contrived occurence, the State should be responsible finan- cially. * MOTION: problemeandltotcontacthRep. Vernon uand tSenator public eatingsafety Dunn /Harrington VOTED: 5 -0 c) "Order of Taking" - Pertaining to Town Meeting vote for well field in West Mansfield. The Town Manager advised that the "Order of Taking" must be approved within t�h.; days; Attorney Dalton has prepared it, but there are a couple of changes that need to be made. Selectman Harrington then reviewed the many steps Selectman Dunn and the Board have taken over the past two years. Consultants have run water tests, and the land still proves to be a very excellent and large supply source for water. Selectman Dunn pointed out that there is no guarantee that the water will stay good,so the area's value is for the land only (48 -49 acres). Chairman Tartufo spoke to the size and cost of this acquisition for the entire town and thanked Selectman Dunn for all his efforts over the past couple of years, and he felt this acqui- sition shows the Board is trying to deal with planning issues facing the town today. * MOTION: To sign the "Order of Taking" and to go forward. Dunn /Harrington VOTED: 5 -0 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 6 d) Life Care Sewer Permit - The Town Manager opened discussion advising that Selectmen certification is required; there is no problem with cap- acity, but certain stipulations need to be made. He then reviewed the Town Engineer's Memorandum which each Board member had a copy of. It is proposed that the connection would occur at the Spring and School Streets line; this requires a pump station. The Life Care people have been asked to install a gravity system back to the pump station so that residents along the line can tie in. Selectman Harrington said he would like staff to meet with the Life Care people first. Selectman Dunn was concerned with the sewer master plan not being up -to -date and questioned what.is planned vs. the present mas- ter plan. He said he does not want to see the town divided; he wants to act in the best interest of the town for the future. He went on to en- courage a graydtya .maihotowdrdS.a'.:...... Reservoir Street and maybe the Town participating in the expense. The decision was to have the Town Engineer meet with the Board next week and after that meeting, then staff discuss it. 10. Old Business - Selectmen a) Selectman Sarro asked about the Highway Garage construction, Winter Street repairs, and the Gilbert Street bridge. The Town Manager reported the Highway Garage work should begin next week; Winter Street he will in- quire about; and the State has notified him that the Gilbert Street bridge is on its 5 -year plan. The Town Manager said he has talked to Rep. Vernon about it. * MOTION: To pursue the Gilbert Street matter urgently. Sarro /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 b) Town Meeting Warrant Articles: Article 36 - MOTION: To not support Sarro /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 There was brief discussion as to withdrawing it since it is sponsored by the Board; decision was not to withdraw it. Article 37 - MOTION: To support, but exclude Item 'B' which would be covered under 'D -1', and all references to 'B' to be deleted; otherwise endorse the article. Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 4 -1 Sarro strongly opposed Article 38 - MOTION: To support Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 Sarro abstained Article 39A,B,C - Not applicable BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 7 Articles 40 -45 - Not applicable Article 46 - MOTION: To support Dunn /Harrington VOTED: 4 -0 Sarro abstained Article 47 - MOTION: To not support Harrington /Markt VOTED: 4 -0 Sarro abstained Article 48 - MOTION: To support in concept. Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 The Town Manager advised he wants to make a couple of changes. Article 49 - MOTION: To support Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 4 -0 Sarro abstained Article 50 - To be withdrawn Article 51 - MOTION: To table recommendation until Town Meeting night to hear from sponsor (Board of Health), petitioner and Town Counsel. Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Article 52 - MOTION: To not support Sarro /Markt Feeling was it is time to make a decision about trash disposal. Selectman Dunn would like to see the moratorium extended; the State has one in place. He said recycling will reduce the waste stream. Selectman Harrington said he would like a Town moratorium for one year, not two, and would like in -put from the Board of Health. Selectman Dunn said he is concerned about size of a resource recovery facility; it may be more than Mansfield needs. Chairman Tartufo said he would support one year. The Town Mnager pointed out that the Town should have some zoning in place before a "permit" procedure could go through. VOTED: 5 -0 Article 53 - MOTION: To support Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Article 54 - MOTION: To support Harrington /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 Article 55 - MOTION: To table until Town Meeting night. Harrington /Markt Selectman Harrington advised that at one time Selectman Levine and Selectman Dunn expressed sev- e, ra3 :,concerns.about'..this:_.If_ there. -are many con -. cerns, don't spend money on a study; if others BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINTUES OF MEETING MAY 10, 1989 PAGE 8 are interested in supporting it, do the study. Chairman Tartufo and Selectmen Markt disagreed. The Town Manager advised this is in capital bud- get "way down the road ". Selectman Dunn said he would like it to ask for a feasibility study to solve a problem with alternatives. VOTED: 3 -2 Sarro & Markt opposed 11. New Business a) Selectman Harrington said he had received a call from Lois Thomas who is doing "A Musical Evening With Lois Thomas and Friends ", sponsored by the Mansfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. It is scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd at 7:30 P.M. at the Mansfield High School to support the Paralyzed Veterans of the Brockton /West Roxbury VA Medical Center to help defray expenses for the National Wheelchair Games in Long Beach, California. She asked the Board to prepare a Proclamation. * MOTION: To make a Proclamation for the Paralyzed Veterans. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 { 12. Adjournment * MOTION: To adjourn (at 11:55 P.M.). Harrington / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk Date signed