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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 12-29-1980BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS AGENDA DECEMBER 29, 1980 7:00 P.M. Correspondence Review 2. 7:30 P.M. Call to Order 3. Correspondence 4. Warrants for December 23rd: No. 67 Town Expense & Payroll $95,647.35 No. 68 Revenue Sharing 3,400.00 5. Appointments to Boards, Committees & Commissions 6. 8:00 P.M. Mr. Falcone - Dagg's Lounge 7. 8:05 P.M. Mr. Bedrossian - Sheraton Mansfield 8. Clerk's Folder 9. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT Old Business Budget 10. Adjournment i This week's warrants will be ready for signing late tomorrow. !!!HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1980 PRESENT: Selectmen Levine, May, Avery, Town Manager Maurer.(Selectmen Mahana and DeLong arrived shortly after meeting opened.) Selectman Levine moved that Selectman Avery act as Chairman, seconded by May, 3 -0. Meeting called to order at 7:30 P.M. for correspondence. Correspondence Invitation from Mansfield Historical Society to attend their meeting on Monday, January 12, at 8:00 P.M. in Copeland House, Rumford Avenue. Letter of apology from Elwyn Atherton regarding his incorrect impressions of SRPEDD appointment. Highway Department Motor Pool Nov. 24 through December 17. DPW Request for Service from December 16 through December 20, 1980. Final Notice of Mass. Municipal Association Workshop on Implementing Prop. 22 to be held Sheraton -Tara, Braintree, Tuesday, January 6, 1981. Memorandum from Representative Robinson that he has filed legislation to place spending limitation on M.B.T.A. Requests letter be sent from Board of Selectmen placing town of Mansfield on bill. * MOTION: To send letter of authorization listing town on Legislation, May /Levine, 3 -0. Executive Office of Energy Resources announcing Community Energy Workshops in Holyoke on January 8, 1981 and U. Mass. Boston, January 13, 1981. Letter from DIG SAFE regarding Utility Underground Plant Damage Prevention System. Letter from Rep. Leon Lombardi RE: Bristol County assessment and action town of Norton is taking in support of Attleboro Mayor Keane. * MOTION: To send letter to Mayor Keane in support of his stand with copy to Leon Lombardi and County Commissioners. May /Levine, 3 -0. Mansfield Public Schools noting School Committee has voted to join Board of Selectmen in sending $248 for Webby School suit. HUD notification that Mansfield's small cities application did not qualify for funds. Selectman Avery suggests that Paul Folkman go into Boston to make himself known in the various departments. * Warrant No. 68 Revenue Sharing, $3,400 Levine /May 3 -0. Clerk's Folder Vickery Motor's Inc., renewal of second hand motor vehicles license * MOTION: To renew, May /Levine, 4 -0 (Chairman Mahana arrived at this time) Country Auto Sales, renewal of second hand motor vehicles Class II license. Question #9 on application not completed. Selectman Avery suggests that no action be taken as it appears they are out of business. -1- ti BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1980 Page 2 * Warrant No. 67, General and Town Payroll,$95,647.35Levine /Avery, 3 -0, May abstaining. Appointments to Boards & Committees Airport Commission * MOTION: To appoint Richard Bliss - 1984, Allen Willis-1982, Leonard Russell -1982, Richard Engel -1983. Avery /Levine, 4 -0. Zoning Board of Appeals * MOTION: William Palanza -1984, Leonard Flynn- Assoc.1982, Robert Barrows- Assoc.1984, May /Avery, 5 -0. (Selectman DeLong entered at this time.) Board of Assessors * MOTION: John Prescott,1984. DeLong /Avery, 5 -0. Conservation Commission * MOTION: Diane R0ya1-1985, Stuart Sweet -1985, Levine /May, 5 -0. Constables One Year Terms: Jocelyn Rosado, George Cruser, Paul Boyden, Bertram Cook * DeLong /Avery, 5 -0 Special Constable to Conservation Land * Charles Meszoely, DeLong /May, 5 -0. Council on Aging MOTION: Elinor Vernon, William Fluq, Theda Hornung, all 1984 * DeLong /May 5 -0 Finance Committee MOTION: Roger Dotson -1984, William Flannery -1984, Vincent Forte,1982 * DeLong /May 5 -0 Mansfield- Sheraton, Ken Bedrosian Request for one -hour extension of time on liquor license for New Year's Eve to 2:00 a.m. * MOTION: To grant for New Year's Eve. one hour extension DeLong /Levine, 5 -0/ Daggs Lounge, P16 Falcon Request for extension to 2 :00 a.m. on liquor license for New Year's Eve. * MOTION: To grant request, DeLong /Levine, 5 -0 Board of Health * MOTION: Edward Rosenberg, Avery /May 5 -0. Karl Hartmann, May /Mahana, defeated 2 -3. Selectman DeLong noted that Dr. Sohn is highly qualified indicated a wish to be reappointed.. * MOTION: Stanley Sohn, Levine /DeLong, defeated 2 -3. Selectman DeLong commented that Frank Zarek comes highly recommended. * MOTION: Frank Zarek, Avery /DeLong, 3 -2 appointed. ! \ IDFA * MOTION: Eugene Farrell, 1986 - DeLong /Avery 5 -0. Library Trustees * MOTION: James Grady -1984, Marion Horton -1984, Avery /May 5 -0. -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1980 Page 3 Municipal Building Committee * MOTION: Anthony Durbano, May /Avery 5- 0.(Only applicant at this time) Planning Board * MOTION: Kenneth Parsons -1986, Donald Kaufman -1986, Levine /Avery 5 -0 Recreation Commission * MOTION: Jeffrey Long/ DeLong /Avery, 5 -0. Registrar of Voters * MOTION: Carlton Davis, DeLong /Avery 5 -0 SRPEDD Representative * MOTION: Richard Curley, Avery /Levine, 5 -0 World War II Scholarship Committee * MOTION: Beverly McConnell -1986, Phyllis Sternlight -1985, May /Avery 5 -0. Town Manager's Report New Well went into operation Wednesday pumping 470,000 gal. per day. Town Treasurer will be investing $1.7 million of tax money in four different certificates earning from 17% to 20% interest. Chairman Mahana questioned the $225,000 in stabilization fund that earned $1,600 in interest, why it wasnt more. Board Reports Selectman Levine asked that the Jewish Star presented to her this year be scheduled for display with other Christmas decorations next year. Chairman Mahana asked for Jaycee's assistance in removing Christmas Lights. Selectman Levine noted that there were vacancies on several committees for which there were no new applicants. Seeks more town participation. Selectman DeLong noted that Sturdy Memorial Hospital is in need of an advisory committee and would like a Board member. * MOTION: That Selectman Levine take part in advisory committee, Avery /DeLong, 5 -0. Selectman Levine requests permission from the Board for two school students to sit with Board at several meetings to become familiar with town government for project. Board members consent. Budget Review Capital Improvements Police Cruisers- Selectmen DeLong /Avery replace two only. Selectmen Levine, Mahana, May in favor of replacing all three. Fire Depart. Ambulance Chasis(hold) Portable radio - all in favor of replacement addition Foolish Hill Fence - DeLong, Avery, Mahana not in favor Public Works - Highway - 2 ton pickup - no r BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OF THE MEETING DECEMBER 29, 1980 Page 4 DPW Highway - underpass pump replacement $30,000 yes 12 ton dump with plow (hold for trade -in value) Table 13 -c Additional Equipment Program Police Department Closed Circuit Video Security System -Hold for More Information Fire Department Pager System 4 -1 DeLong opposed Table 13 -d Major Projects Fire Department - Fire Alarm Maintenance (hold) Well Exploration yes Well Cleaning yes Table 13 -e Police Department Improvements to Front Desk Area $15,000 (hold) Selectman DeLong requested an implementation Schedule on the Water Master Plan There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.