HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-19-1979BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Meeting
November 19, 1979
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Present: Selectman Lyman C. Avery, Norman Mahana and Robert M. DeLong.
Town Manager William P. Metropulos. Selectman Antonino Caponigro, Jr.
arrived after meeting opened.
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. at the Mansfield High School
Auditorium.
Clerk's Folder - Hearing date to be set for storage of #2 fuel oil.
An application from Thomas P. MacDonald to store an additional 20,000 gallons
of #2 fuel oil was noted which would make the total number of gallons stored
at this location at 42,000. This application has been approved by the Fire
Chief, however, the Selectmen tabled the request for a hearing pending further
information. Motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman DeLong.
Voted 3-0.
Selectman Caponigro arrived at the meeting 7:03 P.M.
A motion was made by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Mahana to set the
date for the Annual Town Election for Saturday, February 2, 1980 at the High
School from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Voted 4 -0.
JayCee's - Vernon Valero- Mr. Valero noted that the JayCee's again this year
want to run their "sandbucket project for the elderly" and are requesting the
Board's permission to take the sand from the highway garage. These 5# buckets
of sand are used b the elderly to sand their sidewalks during the slippery y y g weather.
A motion was made by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to grant
this request and also that they support and commend the JayCee's for their help
with the elderly.. Voted 4 -0.
Correspondence
Copy of a letter from the Town Manager addressed to the owners of the Curtis Com-
pact property was noted requesting them to clean the area up.
Copy of a letter that the Town Manager wrote to Judge Edward Lee, Fourth District
Court in Attleboro was noted regarding the use of police prosecutors going to
court to prosecute their cases. Some municipalities have indicated they will
discontinue this process, however, Mansfield intends to continue with it.
Selectman Mahana noted that what he understands is the District Attorney's office
will prosecute all cases and he would like to have a breakdown, cost wise.
Copy of a letter from the Board of Health, addressed to the Finance Committee
was noted requesting more money to be budgeted for secretarial services.
An application was noted from Mitchel G. Seifert applying for the Municipal
Building Committee,r.Recreation Commisstion (AD HOC) and Building & Housing Code
Committee plus any other board or committee where there are vacancies.
r The October 1979 monthly report from the Mass. 1 =95 Tourist Information Center
was noted. An increase of 22% was noted from the same time last year at the
center for attendance.
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS
Minutes of the Meeting
November 19, 1979
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The minutes of the Airport Commission were noted of their monthly meeting held
October 15, 1979.
Town Manager's Report
The complaint of Mr. Lamarre, 99 Pleasant St. regarding work being done for the
Back Bay Brook was investigated by the Town Engineer, Mr. Lamarre feels that his
propperty is being disturbed during this work and the Town Engineer says "'ho" that
it is town owned property The Town Engineer will contact Mr. Lamarre with this
information.
The Town Managor noted that he was informed by Jim Hall that he would not have any
business for the Light Commissioner's tonight but did tell the Town Manager that
his men hav e been working overtime putting in feeders for Bristol Arms and also
installing lines for the new hotel at the industrial park. Selectman Avery ques-
tioned when the light department would have their report ready and the Town Manager
noted that he wouldsee if Mr. Hall can have it for the next Selectmen's meeting.
The Town Manager noted that he and the Fire Chief were invited today to the Avon
Corp. and presented a check in the amount of $1000. towards the ambulance and EMT
operation. This money will be put into a special fund for this purpose only.
The Town Manager noted that there are several Civil Service hearings scheduled
regarding changes and reform in the system. One is to be on the 6th of
December in New Bedford and December 18, at the State House in Boston. The
meetings all start at 7:00 p.m.
The Town Manager noted that he received a call today from Representative Lombardi
and Mansfield will be receiving in approximately two weeks, funding in the amount
of $225,000. under the 705 application put in by the Housing Authority to purchase
housing for low income families.
Board Reports
Selectman Mahana questioned the Town Manager on the "soap suds" being noticed in
Fulton Pond. The Town Manager noted that samples of these suds and the water have
been taken for analyzing. Selectman Mahana also questioned what the status was
on the "wood pile" on School St. this has not changed since the last time, the
owner of it still intends to sell it off at $40.00 per cord.
Selectman De Long said that he noticed people on Court St. are raking their leaves
out to the street and wanted to know of the town is going around picking them up.
The Town Manager noted that the only leaves that the town is picking up are piles
that are near catch basins to prevent the basins from becoming clogged.
Selectman Avery would like to know if more street sweeping can be done.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned, at 7:20 p.m.
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