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Home My WebLink AboutSELECTMENminutes07252007-20070911144232 Town of Mansfield Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2007 Present: Chairman Louis Amoruso, Clerk Ann Baldwin, Selectman George Dentino, Selectman David McCarter, Lee Azinheira, Acting Town Manager The Board of Selectmen's meeting was called to order at 7:30pm, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Chief O'Neil introduced the new police officers as follows: Jason Abramoski, Robert Pierce, Jeffery Bombard, William Kelly and Anthony Latanzio. Town Clerk Helen Christian swore the officers into service. 33 years ago Chief O'Neil was sworn in as a new officer and once again he has the pleasure of introducing new officers that will serve the Town. He gave a brief history of each officer's training and background. Chairman Amoruso congratulated the new officers and the rest of the Board concurred. Selectman McCarter stated how impressed he was that all of the officers are from Mansfield. Selectman Dentino asked if these new officers would conclude phase 2 of police dept. staffing. They will. Barry Gerstein, Attorney for RARE Hospitality and Long Horn Manager James Corey were present. When Attorney Gerstein came before the Board for the liquor license the District Manager was named as the restaurant manager. Now that the building is complete and almost ready to open the new restaurant manager will be James Corey. He has been with RARE for a few years now and has relocated to the area from the Midwest. Selectman Dentino stated he was impressed how quickly the new building has gone up. And asked when they will be opening. September 4th is the scheduled date. Motion: To approve James Corey as the new Long Horn Steakhouse Restaurant Manager. (Dentinol Baldwin) 4:0 passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25,2007 Acting Town Manager and DPW Director Lee Azinheira briefed the Board about the water service to this new development. The Town will be serving only Mansfield residents although the sub division borders Norton. The water system loops back to Fruit St. Motion: To approve the water connection as it is written and execute the contract. (Dentino/Baldwin) 4:0 passes Brief overview of issue by Chairman Amoruso. The Utility in the Town Right of Way policy was established in November 2002 as the Town had been experiencing a large number of requests for utility locations or extensions. Although the phone company has had a few issues with this policy, it has worked rather well for the past five years. Verizon does not like our policy but has not specifically stated what it is they don't like. The fees and detailed plans that the Town requires could be sticking points for Verizon per Mr. Azinheira's conversation with the Verizon Rep. Mr. Cologne. The Board asked Mr. Azinheira to discuss this issue further with Verizon and see if we can work out our differences. Selectman Dentino brought up the fact that the Board went through a similar situation with Bay State Gas a few years and we should review the outcome of that meeting. · Expansion/change of Mansfield Green hours. It is possible but will require some work to make the changes. The recycling of metal and cardboard is good and makes the Town money. So obviously the Town is interested in encouraging residents to use the services of the Green. . The flagpoles and flags on the both the South and North Commons are being worked on. · The Town Manager signed the contract for treatment of the Albertini wells. These wells have not been utilized that much over the past couple of years as those wells are high in iron and magnesia. . Update of waste water treatment plant. A kick off of the two year construction plan will be tomorrow, July 26th. · Update from Mark Roberts regarding the Hercules landfill in reading folder. He will be at the August 22nd meeting to brief the Board on progress. . 300 homes in the Maple St. area have had trash picked on Friday and are now being switched to Wednesday due to Waste Management work flow needs. Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2007 2 · Warrant No. 54 in the amount of $1,845,563.96 Motion: To approve warrant No. 54 in the amount of $1,845,563.96 (McCarter/Baldwin) (Mr. McCarter abstaining from check # 372382) 3:1:1 passes (Dentino nay) . Warrant No. 03 in the amount of $2,919,270.92 Motion: To approve warrant No. 03 in the amount of $2,919,270.92 (McCarter/Baldwin) (Mr. McCarter abstaining from check # 372649) 3:1:1 passes (Dentino nay) · Warrant No. 04 in the amount of $4,516,930.43 Motion: To approve warrant No. 04 in the amount of $4,516,930.43 (McCarter/Baldwin) 3:1:1 passes (Dentino nay) (Mr. McCarter abstaining from check # 372838) · Board of Selectmen Session meeting minutes of July 11, 2007 Motion: Move to approve as amended. (Dentino/Baldwin) 4:0 Passes · Application for Hackney license for John Blumenthal. Motion: Move to approve. (McCarter/Baldwin) 4:0 passes · Application for Hackney license for Shea Kiley. Motion: Move to approve. (Dentino/McCarter) 4:0 passes · Common Victuallers License application for Gourmet Pizza & Subs. Motion: Move to approve (Dentino/Baldwin) 4:0 passes · Application of Drainlayer's license for Oliveira Construction Inc. Motion: Move to approve application upon receipt of necessary paperwork by DPW. (Dentino/Baldwin) (McCarter nay) 3:0 passes · Resignation from Linda Siveiri from the Board of Health Motion: To accept resignation and send letter of thanks. (McCarter/Baldwin) 4:0 passes Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2007 3 . Email from Downtown Business Association representative about adding decorations to the downtown area. They will be composing a layout and plan for staff and the Board's review at a later date. . Letter from Ronald Lagasse of the YMCA requesting that the Board waive the building permit fees associated with the conversion of the John Berry School. Motion: To waive the town's portion of the fees. (Dentino/Baldwin) 3:1:0 passes (McCarter abstain) . Email from Mark Cook, Highway Operations Manager, regarding the painting of the flagpoles and re-rigging of flags. . Letter from Amy Branco, Ride for Kids Representative. The organization is looking for permission to ride through town (Maple St.) on September 29, 2007. Motion: To grant permission. (Dentino/Baldwin) 4:0 passes Steven McCaffrie, Mill St. Policy questions about emailing Selectmen. Questions about parking enterprise account in the way of funds, transportation and staff use. He wants a 4 hr. detail officer paid for from enterprise account. Not out of police dept budget or general government budget. . Old business from Chairman Amoruso: The residents have also played a part in making the new trash program work as well as it has. . Old business from Selectman Dentino: The Town paid the highest amount for salt among southeastern MA communities and the question of why was not answered. Mr. Azinheira stated that we are not and he will get more information. · Old business for Selectman McCarter: Congratulations on the successful implementation of new trash program. It is the first in the area and the Town is fortunate that trash disposal is still covered by the tax base. · Old business for Selectman Baldwin: None . New business from Selectman Baldwin: None ,,I. New business from Selectman Dentino: Problem with French Drain at Mansfield Green. The blast rock that is being used is jagged and uneven. Mr. Azinheira will look into situation. In addition, Mr. Dentino agrees with Mr. McCaffrie regarding the use of detail officers for the train station and that the details should be paid , out of the parking enterprise account. . No new business from Chairman Amoruso . No new business from Selectman McCarter Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2007 4 Motion: To adjourn at 9:15PM (McCarter) 4-0 Passes ~~~~e:($a-~m Signature of Clerk au,~ 2ttf; 2~~? Date of Approval Board of Selectmen Minutes of July 25, 2007 5