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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-20-1989BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 PRESENT: Chairman Tartufo; Selectmen Harrington, Markt, Sarro, Dunn; Town Manager 1. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. and the Flag saluted. 2. Minutes of November 6, 1989 MOTION: To approve the Minutes of November 6, 1989. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 5 -0 3. Warrant #22, Payroll Warrant #23 MOTION: To approve Warrant #22 in the amount of $1,714,612.91, dated November 14, 1989, broken down as follows: General Fund - $ 469,983.45 School Lunch - 4,011.32 Special Revenue - 9,540.23 Capital Projects - 76,096.36 Sewer Enterprise - 8,243.87 Water Enterprise - 6,253.93 Electric Enterprise - 1,140,483.75 Markt /Harrington VOTED: 5 -0 Markt abstained on police items MOTION: To approve the Payroll Warrant #23 for November Nov. 21, 1989. Markt /Harrington VOTED: 5 -0 Markt abstained on police items. 4. Licenses & Permits The Town Manager brought up Tighe Trucking's application for a flammable stor- age license, advising that rather than a license they should receive a permit, which is issued by the Fire Dept. Correspondence from the State Fire Marshall indicated it is considered a "combustible liquid" which only requires a per- mit, not a license. MOTION: To accept the findings of the Fire Marshall. Markt /Harrington VOTED: 5 -0 5. Correspondence a) Petition addressed to the Board of Selectmen from residents of Charles Street requestion drainage system repair and resurfacing of the street. - The Town Manager explained that this problem is being looked at and is expected to be addressed in 1990. b) Notice of Bristol County Selectmen's Assoc. December Meeting, Dec. 7th at the Golden Pheasant in Berkley. c) Copy of Mass. Dept. of Revenue's Division of Local Services CITY & Town. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 PAGE 2 d) Copy of letter from Town Counsel to the Planning Board re: Fram appli- cation for Form A lots on Bird Road. e) Copies of two (2) letters from Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee to the Finance Committee and Zoning Board of Appeals re: Their repre- sentatives' absence at recent meetings. f) Letter to the Board from Chairman of the Solid Waste Committee re: Study on incineration. - Selectman Markt nominated Selectman Sarro as the Board's representa- tive to attend the Solid Waste Committee meeting November 30th, seconded by Selectman Harrington. g) Letter to the Board from Town Counsel re: Chrysler car dealer at 515 South Main. h) Letter from Mass. Historical Commission re: Beginning of FY 1990 Survey & Planning grant cycle. i) Letter from Dept. of Earth Sciences & Geography, Bridgewater State College re: Camp Dresser & McKee demonstration of GIS hardware & potential Nov. 28th. j) Letter to the Board from Frank Zarek indicating he will not seek re- appointment to the Board of Health. - The secretary was asked to send a letter of appreciation for his years of service. k) Copy of Mass. Infrastructure ALERT. 1) Copy of CHAMBER PULSE, Tri -Tosco Chamber of Commerce publication. 6. Questions & Comments a) Ralph Seifert questioned the appraisal of $10,900 and price fixed by the Selectmen of $15,000 placed on the Old Maple Street property. * MOTION: To reconsider what we have done. Sarro /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 Discussion indicated the appraised value was $10,900, the square footage 13,600; 80¢ per square foot used. * MOTION: To change the figure to $12,000. Dunn /Harrington VOTED: 4 -1 Sarro opposed Webster & Snyder Streets property - * MOTION: To leave it at $4,000. Markt /Dunn VOTED: 4 -1 Sarro opposed BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 PAGE 3 Shawmut & Rock Streets property - The Board established that it wants to see it used for a one - family home only. MOTION: To sell at $5,000.00 with stipulation for a one - family home. Sarro /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 b) Karl Clemmey complained that the property he was interested in was jacked up $500.00, and he felt the rules were changed. Selectman Harrington ex- plained the Board's consideration and decision to sell it for more than the appraisal figure. MOTION: To go forward and prepare papers to sell the properties included in Article 27, and to authorize the Town Manager to have apprai- sals done on the other properties. Harrington /Markt VOTED: 5 -0 c) Karl Clemmey requested that the 35 MPH speed limit be changed on Nest Street over the I -495 bridge; he felt it is too slow. Selectman Harring- ton proposed a public hearing for resident input, also secure input from the Police Chief. Chairman Tartufo asked for a report from Patrolman Lance Lawson. MOTION: So moved. Harrington / Sarro VOTED: 5 -0 d) Karl Clemmey asked the Board to "get on the stick" to get CC &F to complete the road work in the industrial park before they sell the park. The Town Manager advised there is a meeting with CC &F regarding roads. Selectman Harrington asked the Town Manager to meet with Karl first; he feels CC &F have policies out there that have not been pursued. It was suggested that this be brought up when the Planning Board meets with the Selectmen at the "joint meeting ". Steve MacCaffrie /New School Presentation John Miller, of HMFH Architects, Inc. drawings are 97% completed and ready make the building as maintenance free about 15.3 million for the project. State agencies, but the State has no was present and reported the working for bidding. He said they have tried to as possible; construction cost will be Approvals have been secured from the released funds yet. t Discussion followed on the amount already spent on Manager advised that the Town has borrowed $800,000 is good until June 30, 1990. There is a possibilit y the Town must receive a written commitment from SBAB present). Chairman Amoruso, Chairman of the School that political clout is essential for the funding. the project. The Town on it; the funding level it could be extended; on the grant (67% at Committee, estimated A coalition is being formed for grandfathering, plus principal and interest. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 PAGE 4 8. Old Business a) The Town Manager reported that because there is litigation concerning the Church of God property at the corner of West Street, it restricts the Town's action at present regarding the drainage problem. b) Selectman Sarro reported that a resident on Brook Street (Branchini) has complained that work done by the Town caused cracks in his driveway, and the resident threatens legal action. He reported a private contractor feels the problem was caused by roots. The Town Manager advised he had had the DPW investigate the complaint and they do not believe it is the Town's responsibility. Selectman Sarro asked the Town Manager to write to Mr. Branchini. c) Selectman Sarro asked that the Town Engineer and Town Manager design a plan for residents being billed for Norton sewer line use, etc. The Town Manager asked for about a month. Selectmen Dunn said he wants all Mans- field residents treated the same way; possibly give credit to Norton. The Town Manager felt administrative simplicity needs to be considered in handling the issue. d) Chairman Tartufo asked the Town Manager to check into the State threat to charge parking fees; he wants Mansfield to receive its part of the fee, and wants Mansfield residents exonerated. e) Chairman Tartufo addressed the recent department operation tour, saying he feels the chief departments have done their own work to improve facil- ities, etc., and this is a saving to the taxpayers. Selectman Sarro com- mented on the pitiful condition of the windows and door at the central fire station. 9. New Business - Town Manager a) The Town Manager had previously sent to each Selectman his proposal for certain position reclassifications; i.e. 1) combined Town Engineer /DPW Director, Grade 'M' ($47,402 - $59,238), 2) Assistant Town Engineer, Grade 'K' ($39,899- $49,852), and Maintenance Superintendent, Grade 'J' (36,604- $45,743). He also requested an upgrade of the Police Chief and Fire Chief to the same level as the DPW /Town Engineer, Grade 'M'. He felt the managers of the Town's three largest departments should be similarly placed on the Classification Schedule. The Town Manager explained that they are looking for someone with experi- ence for the Assistant Town Engineer position and, preferably, a Civil Engineer. With these recommendations he had enclosed new job descrip- tions for each position. BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING j NOVEMBER 20, 1989 PAGE 5 * MOTION: To approve the combined position reclassification of Town Engineer /DPW Director at Grade 'M'. Dunn /Sarro VOTED: 5 -0 * MOTION: To approve the Job Description and classification of the Assist- ant Town Engineer at Grade 'K'. Harrington /Dunn VOTED: 5 -0 * MOTION: To approve the Maintenance Superintendent job description and classification at Grade 'J'. Harrington /Sarro Selectman Markt questioned Foreman vs. Superintendent. The Town Manager explained that a Foreman is a front line supervisor. VOTED: 5 -0 * MOTION: To change the Grade of Police Chief and Fire Chief to Grade 'M', and to waive the minimum level for the Fire Chief only. Harrington / Markt Selectman Harrington withdrew this motion. * MOTION: To upgrade the position of Fire Chief to Grade 'M', and not change the salary of the Fire Chief. Harrington / Markt VOTED: 4 -0 Sarro abstained * MOTION: To upgrade the position of Police Chief to Grade 'M', but no salary increase to be given at this time. Harrington /Sarro VOTED: 4 -0 Markt abstained 10. New Business - Selectmen a) Chairman Tartufo announced a town -wide pep rally for the High School foot- ball team would be held Wednesday evening, 6:30 P.M., at Memorial Park for the Mansfield /Foxboro game. Everyone is invited to attend, and the captains over the past 40 years will be honored; also former coaches. b) Selectman Harrington reminded everyone of the Senior Citizens Thanksgiving dinner, to which all are welcome. It is held at St. Mary's CCD Center Thanksgiving Day. c) The Chairman wished everybody a happy Thanksgiving, then polled everyone to go into Executive Session regarding litigation, and to come out only to adjourn - 5 -0. - EXECUTIVE MINUTES TYPED SEPARATELY - BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF MEETING NOVEMBER 20, 1989 PAGE 6 MINUTES APPROVED: Clerk fE, Date signed