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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDAC 07/18/1983DOWNTOWN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES JULY 18, 1983 Present: Chairman Seifert, D'Onofrio, Spiezio, Anagnos, Tartufo, and Zeneski 1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. Chairman Seifert read off the list of current members and what board/committee they represent. He also informed the members of when their term expired. He informed the board that Karen Carpenter was re -appointed to the DAC by the Planning Board as a member at large. He reminded the board that they are in receipt of a grant in the amount of $367,500. This will be use to: (1) resurface streets, curbings, and to perform drainage work; (2) COMPARK; (3) intersection improvements; (4) High Street bridge; and (5) the acquisition of a parcel of land along the Old Colony Railroad. This grant will be used to complete all five projects. Joseph Zeneski, DPW Director, appeared before the board and reminded them that at the last meeting, he had selected nine engineering firms, out of approximately 30, which he felt could perform the work detailed in the grant. Two of the nine firms declined because they have too much work. He sent out letters of request to the firms, and he received seven proposals with work prices back. Out of the seven proposals, he has narrowed it down to two engineering firms: TAMS and Cataldo Associates. He recommended using TAMS to do the study and design work for Projects Nos. 1 through 3. TAMS is an engineering firm located in Boston. Mr. Zeneski presented the board with plans of work which TAMS has performed in Boston. He pointed out that they were involved with the downtown crossing in Boston. He would like to involve two engineering firms. The High St. bridge is a project by itself, and he recommended using Cataldo Associates to perform the bridge work. Cataldo Associates is located in Foxboro. He judged the firms on timeliness, price, experience, inhouse capabilities, format and sensitivity. He pointed out that TAMS had the best prices, and Cataldo Associates were second best. MOTION: To go with the recommended consultants: TAMS and Cataldo Associates. (Stearns - Anagnos, all in favor) VOTED Downtown Advisory Committee's minutes " tPage 2 July 18, 1983 In reference to the confusion with the Clemmey property, Chairman Seifert informed the board that David Grant is doing survey work at the Jackson/Clemmey property to verify ownership. Dick D'Onofrio and Ralph Seifert are going to meet with the MBTA to discuss what work they are going to perform. Edward Tartufo suggested that the committee review the downtown zoning regulations. He pointed out that five years ago, the board opened up the downtown zoning. There has been construc- tion downtown, and it has enhanced the downtown. He suggested that there be separate criteria for residential vs. commercial property. One of his future concerns was the parking areas in town. It was the concensus of the board to review the downtown zoning requirements. This will be done after the grant development is done, which should be in approximately three months. Meeting: August 12, 1983, at 9:30 A.M. at the Mansfield Train Station to meet with the MBIA. August 22, 1983, at 7:30 P.M. at the Mansfield Town Hall to meet with Joseph Zeneski. Adjournment 8:30 P.M.