HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 05/05/2009IMA Study Group Meeting
May 5, 2009 6:OOPM
Members:
Mansfield: Lee Azinheira
Foxboro: Leo Potter (till 7 pm)
Phil Henderson (till 7pm)
Jonathan Brucks
Norton: Diane McElligott
Duane Knapp
Also in Attendance: Jay Barrows, State Representative
David Young, CDM
Ken Hackett, Wastewater Superintendent
Fran Yanuskiewicz, Weston & Sampson
Attorney Doug Wilkins, Anderson & Kreiger LLP
Discussions:
The following is a brief summary of discussions:
1. Community Updates
• Mansfield — Lee Azinheira noted that he still has not heard from Easton regarding
any wastewater flow commitment. He also noted the Board of Selectmen voted to
have him replace Town Manager John D'Agostino as the IMA town
representative.
• Foxboro — Phil Henderson noted discussions have restarted with the Patriots
representatives but nothing new to report yet. Also town meeting is coming up
and they expect to have an article that would create a wastewater district in town.
Foxboro Water & Sewer Commission has a new member — Mike Stanton.
• Norton — Diane McElligott indicated the town has had no new discussions with
Wheaton College. Reps Barrows and Poirier did meet with Wheaton officials
today just to get a status update. All parties remain interested in joining the
regional facility. Also still waiting for DEP letter on Wheaton discharge permit.
2. Potential Funding
• Jay Barrows discussed the Housing and Economic Development Funding
application. Nothing new to report. Rep Barrows is trying to set up a meeting with
that agency.
3. Mansfield - Foxborough- Norton District Legislation
• Lee Azinheira had distributed copies of the most recent versions of the Draft
Special Legislation and Agreement. Attorney Doug Wilkins from Anderson &
Kreiger LLP reviewed his thoughts and comments on the Legislation. He
emphasized keeping the language flexible when appropriate and using the
previous Mattapoisett District model since that had already been vetted through
the legislature. Details should go in the Agreement.
• Much of the discussion centered around whether to incorporate other state law
language into this Legislation or reference it as currently written and perhaps
append appropriate sections to the Agreement. Also the issue of whether the
District should have eminent domain powers in the other communities or beyond
was discussed. Most agreed purchase was preference but eminent domain may be
necessary but only with approval of member from that community. Also District
may purchase land in nonmember communities with approval from governing
body in that community.
• Need Attorney Wilkins to review previous town meeting articles and determine if
the Legislation and Agreement need to go back to town meeting for approvals in
each community.
4. Other Items
• IMA Meeting Minutes of April 13th were approved.
5. Action Items
• IMA Members to submit comments on Draft District Agreement to Lee Azinheira
prior to next meeting.
• Lee Azinheira to review potential funding sources and firms for conducting land
appraisals
Future Meetings:
Monday, May 18th at 6 pm.
Adjourn 7:30 pm
Minutes Approved 5 -18 -09