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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-28-1979BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS A G E N D A November 28, 1979 7:00 p.m. - Meeting Open for Correspondence Review 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Warrant Minutes of 11/14/79 & 11/19/79 (1) Light Commissioner's Meeting Home Coal - RE: House Moving (2) 7:45 P.m. - Presentation of Cable T.V. CATV & Rollins, Inc. (3) 8:00 p.m. - Whitman & Howard - Water Rate Study (4) William Sarro - RE: Special Town Meeting Correspondence Town Clerk's Folder -(ll) Eleven jurors to be chosen Town Manager's Report Board Reports PENDING ITEMS Traffic Lights at 140 & Forbes Water Rates Foxboro Mall Traffic Pattern Railroad Station Parking Downtown Traffic Pattern Recreational Facility BI- Monthly Meeting next week - Meeting with the State - Nancy Roncetti and Mr. Winsley and the Board of Health on a Sanitarian also next week BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Present: Selectman Lyman C. Avery, Robert M. DeLong, Norman Mahana an Antonino Caponigro, Jr. Town Manager William P. Metropulos The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. to review the correspondence and called to order at 7:30 P.M. A warrant in the amount of $602,704.14 was read. This was approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 4 -0. A Revenue Sharing Warrant in the amount of $15,993.56 was read. This was approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. Minutes of November 14, 1979 were noted. Corrections: Page 4, 4th paragraph from bottom change Town Planner to Civil Defense Director. Page 6, 2nd para- graph from top, insert "Iranian Students who are here illegally ". Page 6, motion for by- law - chgnge School Committee to School Department where mentioned. Page 7, regarding the motion made to advance the office clerk in the water dept. to Office Manager, it should be noted that the Town Manger concurs with this decision. Page 7, change the word that the Board of Selectmen met with the Board of Health and not adjourned Page 3, 4th paragraph fromthe bottom, change the word, ultimately to unalterably. The minutes were then approved with cor- rections on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. The minutes of November 19, 1979 were noted. Selectman AVery noted that he would like the sentence after tbe,word dotestricken out on page 2, last para- graph. The minutes were approved with corrections on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. Cable T.V. -- The Board heard a presentation from two companies interested in bringing Cable T.V. to the Town of Mansfield. Colony Communications and Rollins INc. Colony Communications presented their application, Form 100, which is a request for a new license and Cable T.V. franchise. Jack Clifford, President and Joseph M. Langhan, Staff Assistant were present and updated the Board on their back- ground. Colony has a headquarters in Providence RI, with 38 franchises in nine management groups, operating in six states in the U.S., mostly the Massachusett's and New York area. They also have the only franchise in the RI area. They have been in business for eleven years and tonight have presented their application, Fomni00, for Cable T.V. franchise:in this community with the intention of install- ing a modern Cable T.V. operation. Selectman Avery noted that in reading over the material it is noted that there are a series of hearings that have to be held. Mr. Clifford noted that the licensing process may be initiated by the issuing authority by filing an appli- cation or by the filing of a petition by registered voters, then within 60 days of receiving the form a public hearing is to be held. It the community wants it, 1 then they must proceed with the franchising process, soliciting applications from cable operators and have 12 to 18 months to approve or disapprove applicants. -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Page 2 Then another public hearing must be held to assess the qualifications of each applicant. Following this hearing and within a reasonable time the issuing authority must simultaneously approve or disapprove each applicant, and at that time may issue a provisional license to _the approvedapplicant,.. After receipt of a provisional license the successful applicant has specific time frames within which he must accomplish several functions. Upon completion of the many requirements by the successful applicant the issuing authority must issue a final license. Selectman Avery then questioned Mr. Clifford on some of the problems and merits of application Form 100. Mr. Clifford noted that Mansfield would be one of a group of five communities involved and that No. Attleboro would'be the headend. Other problems which may inhibit the extension would be railroad and highway crossings which would necessitate in the successful bidder negotiating for rights of ways, however, consideration is also given in cases where it would be, too costly to be economically feasible. Sections with underground utili- ties will also cause problems, this type of right -of -way permission is usually difficult and time consuming but usually obtainable, easements and permission from property owners are needed in order to enter onto private properties. Selectman AVery questioned Mr. Clifford if a certain percentage of subscribers are needed and Mr. Clifford noted that 400 of the town's population would be sufficient and so far they have not had a franchise that has hot been successful. Selectman DeLong questioned what revenue the town can realize from something like this. Mr. Clifford noted that they will not have a permanent headquarters in the town so there will not be anything realized as far as tax revenue but the town will receive 50C per year per subscriber plus rental for the use of the poles in town. Mr. Clifford pointed out that there is absolutely no cost whatsoever to the town, only the person wanting the service pays, plus the company providing the service. Full cost of the maintenance falls on the cable company. The cost of the service to the homeowner ranges from $7 to $16.00 depending on what type of programs he wants. (per month) Rollins, Inc. Attorney Michael Duggan and Richard Hubei were present representing Rollins, Inc. and noted that they did not have with them tonight a formal application, but did give the board information on their background. Rollins Cablevwision.is a division of Rollins, Inc. headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. Rollins, Inc. is a multi - million dollar company specialized in residential con- sumer services, Rollins operates two cable television systems, serving over 85,000 customers located in Wilmington, Del. and Branford, Ct. and holds the franchise for RI service area #1 which includes Woonsocket, Central Falls, Lincoln, Cumberland, Smithfield, and No. Smithfield. Selectman DeLong questioned what their fee would be vs. Colony and Mr. Hubei noted that he is not sure but that it could be negotiated. Selectman Delong noted that what he is fishing for is "how do we choose "?. Mr. Hubei noted that once the hearing is held to go ahead with the licensing process, sealed proposals are requested for conpetative bidding, -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Fleeting November 28, 1979 Page 3 Further questioning continued on the operation of cable t.v. once the contract has been awarded. It was noted that cable t.v. programs pperpte. every day with 14 to 16 new movies every month, no contracts'to sign, and a person can disconnect anytime. Selectman Mahana then asked the Town Manager to see if he can get information on other companies that are in the business. Mr. Clifford of Colony noted that the Cable Commission will do everything in their power to explain anything that the Board wants to know, it is their job to explain the operations of cable t.v. Also, Mr. Clifford noted that he operates out of New Bedford and Fall River and invited any of the board members to go down and see their operation, the office is open 8 to 5 every day. Selectman Caponigro asked what would happen if only Mansfield wanted it? Mr. Clifford noted that their proposal if for the five (5) towns, so it is all or nothing. Rollins, Inc. noted that they would like all five but could possibly handle just Mansfield because of the fact that they operate now in Woonsocket, not that far away. The Board then decided that they would hold a public hearing and on a motion by Selectman De Long, seconded by Selectman Caponigro a public hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. Voted 4 -0. Light Commissioner's Meeting James Hall, Director and Geraldine Lemieux,Bookkeeper met with the Board. Mr. Hall noted that the rate study should be finalized by Wednesday. R.W. Beck and MMWEC officials are now preparing a budgetary cost of purchase power for 1980 because of the many mixtures we buy. Mr. Hall noted that he does not antici- pate a change in the rates, just in the fuel adjustment charges. Selectman DeLong questioned Mr. Hall as to just what we get out of this rate study? Mr. Hall noted to make sure the fuel is covered , they did a year comparison study from October '78 to October '79 to see if we were recovering and it has been determined that we were not charging enough for fuel adjustment. It was also noted that there has not been a rate change since 1975, that the department has been running on that same rate since then. Selectman Avery asked Mr. Hall if he had any idea on what the percentage of increase would be because of fuel and he noted that OPEC is having a meeting in January and'he. would never project. Mr. Hall noted that the Bristol Arm.feeders are 990 .done, two splices are to be made and the final taps to be made, and his men will not be working anymore overtime. The state will cover the $100,000. for the feeder cable out of Gilhert Street, and there is still 10 more miles of feeder to be installed. Selectman Mahana then questioned Mr. Hall regarding Bristol Arms installing their own meters? Mr. Hall noted that they cannot do this, that they are not a utility co. and wouldhave to go before the Department of Public Utilities. The Board then discussed in length Christmas Lights for the commons. There was only $1.00 budgeted for Christmas Decorations this year. -3- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Page 4 After a lengthydiscussion with the light director present Selectman Mahana and Caponigro volunteered to decorate on Saturday and hopefully someone would volunteer to drive the bucket truck. Mr. Hall noted that he had a call from a Mr. Gruhn representing the Common- wealth of Mass, noting that the state is willing to install street lights on a section of Rt:1140 about 1' miles long and that the Town will be asked to assume ownership and maintenance after the installation. This was approved by the Board of Light Commissioner's on a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 4 -0. Mr. Hall, however, noted that he will draft a letter to Mr. Gruhn requesting that they install the same type of lighting that we have. Mr. Hall noted that the air - conditioner for the computer room has been delivered and he has to get together with Thom Bonome and a plumber for the installation, it was decided that they would put in a dry well. House Moving - Home Coal Co.- Woonsocket, R.I. Henry E. Pouliot, President of Home Coal, INc. met with the Board due to a problem with back bills owed to the light department and a pending house moving. Mr. Pouliot noted that these bills date back to 1977, at that time the people were told and it was part of their contract that they would be responsible for all utility bills. He noted that he did receive a bill from the light depart- ment and forwarded it to the people whose 'house he moved, that is the last time he heard anything about it, until how. Since that time the Board has adopted a new policy -that the mover is responsible for all bills since he is the one who is requesting permission. The Board decided to grant permission for the house moving since this happened before the new policy went into effect and bill the people whose houses were moved for the balance due. A motion was then made by Selectman Caponigro to grant permission for the move subject to Home Coal being responsible for the electric bill in this new move and that no trees be cut with- out approval of the highway foreman. Seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 4 -0. Whitman & Howard- -Water-Rate -Study - Arthur Stockus and Roger�Lbpton.of Whit- man & Howard met with the Board. Roger noted that data was taken from the water meter books and ran through a computer in order to figure out the consumption. The proposed improvements will provide practical and feasible development of Mansfield's water supply and distribution system which will be necessary in order to meet expected water demand requirements for the year 1990. The cost of the system operation and maintenance along with debt service are distributed among the classes of users in an equitable, accepted way. Hopefully, through this study the rates that have been developed will bring in revenues adequate for operation and maintenance of the system . People using the water would be charged along with private fire protection being included in the water bill , public fire protection charge will be added to the taxes. Roger noted that there is a 35% water loss,that he has no idea where this is being lost, could be leaks in the pipes, homes not metered, etc. -4- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Page 5 Discussed also was the bonding for the project in which the town would save an estimated $1 million by putting all the water needs into the same bond issue over the next 10 years which would include upgrading of Well #2, construction of pipe and construction of a 3.0 million gallon storage reservoir on Foolish Hill. The bonding will be done through Farmers Home Administration. . There will be three bonds, one fifteen year bond, one twenty year bond and one bond for twenty -five years., Cost to the average homeowner with the bond issue would be $128.00 with future debt service vs. the phase in method of $214.00 yearly Arthur Stockus had with him tonight an application for the bonding through the Farmer's Home Administration and noted that he usually hears back from then in a couple of weeks . A motion was made to have Chairman Avery sign the loan application for bonding through Farmer's Home Administration by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman De Long. Voted 4-0. The Board also made a motion to instruct the Town Manager to have Whitman & Howard proceed with the testing and rehabilitation of Well #2 , motion by Selectman De Long, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. Arthur then wanted to know if the information presented to them tonight was clear enough for them to understand , all agreed that it was, Arthur noted that a finalized copy will be sent to them in about 2 -21 weeks. Selectman Mahana questioned the way Table 7 was figured out jumping from a consumption rate of 10,000 to 20,000 when the average consumption is 12,900. why was it not figured out in the 10,000 to 12,000 range. The finalized copy will have a refigured schedule for Table 7, Mr. Stockus noted. Fire Dept, William Sarro met with the Board regarding the Special Town Meeting on November 19th in which a quorum was not reached. Bill wanted to know why the Town Meeting was postponed indefinitely and that they are very unhappy with that, so tonight they are requesting another special be held on Monday, January 21, 1980. If the Selectmen refuse to call it they will go ahead and get the required 200 signatures. Bill noted that the reason a quorum was not reached on November 19th, is because of the many other activities going on that same night in the school department, at the Town Hall and also a sports event was held that night. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Mahana to call a Special Town Meeting on Monday, January 21, 1980 at 8:00 p.m. at the Mansfield High School Auditorium, on an ''Article to raise monies for the Firemen's raise plus all the other articles that were included in the last special. Voted 4-0. Bill Sarro questioned that if a quorum is not reached at this next special, can the money be taken out of the reserve fund and Selectman Avery noted that as a former member of the FinCom he said he did not think so, the Reserve Fund is for unforeseen expenditures. -5- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Page 6 Correspondence The Board brought up a discussion about the Roast that is being held for John Prescott on Friday night, and noted that Al Turinese was wondering if some sort of a plaque could be presented to him from the Town. It was noted that we do- have plaques here at the Town Hall and so a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro that a plaque be given to John Prescott, properly inscribed that he served the Town for 50 years in various positions, included in this motion is a vote by the Board on the proclamation to John printed up by Selectman Mahana and signed by the Board. This motion was seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 4-o. A letter was noted (copy) from Whitman & Howard to the Harbor National Bank of Boston informing them that as the Town of Mansfield's Engineering Consultants they have been asked to file a Pre-Application for Assistance from Farmers Home Administration for construction and engineering costs to improve the water system. Copy of a letter was noted from the Town Manager to the Conservation Commis- sion asking their opinion on establishing a tree cutting program on town owned land. Copy of a letter was noted from Fire Chief Thomas Leonard to Avon Corp, thanking them for their 'donation of $1000, towards ambulance and EMT expense. The weekly report from the police department was noted regarding disturbances in the local liquor establishments throughout the town. Four disturbances were noted, three of the disturbances happened at Jack's Cafe. A letter was noted from the Board of Health, endorsing Sandra Holske for re- appointment to their Board. An application was noted from Diane Roy.le, 4 Leonard Circle, applying for the Conservation Commission, Diane is the former Secretary of that board. An application was noted from Thomas M. Markt, 95 Court St., applying for the Recreation Comm., IDEA and FinCom. A letter was noted from Robert S. Mangiaratti, Chairman of the Downtown Advisory Committee advising that a developer has been choosen for the Fairfield Optical project. Mr. Mangiaratti, will attend the Selectmen's meeting next week to introduce, Mr. Robert S. Bowditch, Jr. of MB Group to the Board. Copy of a letter from the Conservation Commission to Town Counsel , was noted, regarding Kelton Potter and violations at 1.030 & 1036 East Street. Notification was read from GATRA of a meeting to be held tomorrow at the Rehoboth Town Hall, 1 :00 p.m. ( Recreation notes from Paul Split, Director for upcoming winter programs was noted. -6- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS MINUTES OF THE MEETING November 28, 1979 Page 7' An invitation from the Police Association was noted inviting the Board to their Tenth Annual Ball on December 15, at the Lakeview Ballroom. A letter was noted from the Board of - Health regarding the action taken at their meeting held last night on the junk car problems. Correspondence was noted from the Mass. Municipal Association with information on the latest opinion of the State Ethics Commission and the disclosure pro- posal. (This was brough up later under Board Reports) A memo was noted from the AD -HOC Recreation Study Committee requesting town boards and committees to fill in the questionnaire noting their feelings and desires for a recreational facility. A letter was noted from Town & Country Transportation and Leasing Corp. re- garding damage to the school buses which are parked in the Town yard. In the letter they are requesting more protection,- either more police patrols are installation of a fence around the area (highway barn). Selectman Mahana noted that he has stated a million times , that a fence should be put up , he also spoke to Bob Saquet about this. The Board noted that it is not up to Bob Saquet, it is up to the Board. Selectman DeLong, questioned what the cost of the damage is so far this year, that he would like to know. The Town Manager did answer the letter informing Town & Country that police patrols in the area have been in- creased, and also that they might consider the services of a security agency. The Town Manager noted that he will call Town & Country and get an estimate on what the cost of damages have been to date. Correspondence was noted from Leon Lombardi, with a copy of the fifth Legislative Report for 1979• Clerk's Folder - Renewals All Alcoholic Package Stores: Catalano's, 215 No. Main St. Voted 4 -0 Caponigro- Whistle Stop, 214 Rumford Ave. Mahana Mansfield Central Liquors, 1 Villa Street. 4lines & Malt DiMonte's, 72 Pratt Street Voted 4 -0 Caponigro- 57 Market, So. Main Street Mahana Glaro's, Inc. 660 East Street Old Country Store,26 Otis Street American Legion, 198 - All Alcoholic, approved on a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 4 -0. VFW, Chilson St., All Alcoholic, approved on a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 4 -0. Wine & Malt Restaurant - Tennis 95, approved on a motion by Selectman Mahana, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. All Alcoholic Restaurants - Jack's Cafe, No. Main Street/ Tang -Se, No. Main St./ Titus', Plain St.,/ Depot Lounge, Oakland St./ Regent Cafe, No. Main St./ Dagg's Lounge, No. Main St./ Mansfield Motor Inn, CC& F / Jimmy's Pub, No. Main St./ Mansfield House, Thomas St./ and Willowdale Golf Course, Willow St. Approved on a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 4 -0 -7- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Page 8 An application was noted from Thomas F. MacDonald applying for permission to store an additional 20,000 gallons of N2 fuel oil. A hearing is necessary and the Board approved December 12, 1979 at 8:00 p.m. as the date of the hearing. Town Manager's Report The Town Manager noted that he had the results back of the sample taken from Fulton Pond on the mysterious "soap suds" floating on top. The results indicated a trace of detergent and no pollution problem. The Town Manager noted that he spoke to the building inspector regarding the wood pile on School Street: A discussion followed on this by Selectman Mahana regarding the zoning -by -law and he interprets it to read: that we did not intend for him to not cut and stack wood but he should not be able to bring it in and stockpile it. Selectman DeLong disagrees, noting that the by -law does not say that he can't do it, also that this is agricultural land. Selectman Avery noted that he agreed with Selectman DeLong in the beginning but now feels that it is getting out of -hand. Selectman Mahana requested that the Town Manager speak to Town Counsel on this. The Town Manager noted that he is in the process of doing the budget and is meeting with department heads. Also, that there is a Capital Improvements Committee meeting tomorrow night. A Conference on Cable T.V. will be held on Saturday, December 8, at the Newton City Hall for anyone wishing to attend, donation is $1.00. The Town Manager noted that he will be attending. The Town Manager noted that he has two boys from the S.E. Regional School on a co- op.,program, work 2 weeks, school 2 weeks. This could not be funded under the CETA program so they are being paid by the Town at $3.70 per hour, the program is to last about 6 weeks. They are here to help the Town Engineer in drafting and will be working on the Back Bay Brook, as built drawings, the bridge on Oak St. etc.. The Back Bay Brook project had some problems with vandalism to equipment left overnight; in the amount of $1000. , but the project itself is going well. A request has been submitted by town employees to swap the Martin LutheH.�King day January, for the day before Christmas. This was approved by the Board. Board Reports Selectman DeLong noted that he would like to see a new form printed up for ap- plicants making our applications to,serve on town boards and committees, so that there is a place on the form for them to list -their background.znThe Town Manager noted that he will discuss this with the Town Clerk. Selectman Mahana noted that the grader did go to King St. as requested to level off the street, however, it only did half the street, the half from King St. to No. Main was not done. The Town Manager noted that he will inform the highway director of this. -8- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28, 1979 Page 9 Selectman De Long referred back to the information received from the Mass. Municipal Associaton on the State Ethics Commission's municipal disa,losure proposal, requiring public disclosure of certain interests and associations by key officials and employees of cities, towns and certain special districts. Selectman Caponigro noted that it does not bother him, but would vote against it. Selectman De Long noted that he feels non -paid offia,i,alp.should be.exempt. Selectman Avery and Mahana made no comment. Selectman Mahana wanted to know, if anything can be done about people stopping at No. Main and Thomas St. to wait for the light before turning left onto Thomas St., also if anything can be done about the problem at No. Main and 106 where right turns are being made from the middle lane. Selectman Mahana noted that Mr. LaMarre, 99 Pleasant St. is still upset over the fact that the town has not approached him regarding the Back Bay work and his land being trespassed on. The Town Manager noted that the Town Engineer spoke to Mr. LaMarre and told him that the town owns the land and it is not his. Selectman Caponigro noted that he spoke to Mr. Beggs today, and the work on the WW-2 monument is almost complete and that his next project is the West Mansfield monument, he also wanted to know who was going to complain to the Rock of Ages. Selectman Caponigro noted that before Mr. Peck died he left the bank book with him and he would like to see something inscribed on the back of the WEst Mans - field monument in honor of Bill Peck. Selectman Caponigro noted that money should be put into the budget-this year for painting the outside of the Town Hall building, other town buildings and the rails on the underpasses. Selectman Avery noted that he asked Chad Maurer and Ken Parsons to come before the board regarding the letter that the Town Manager received from Margo Jellinek on various charges she made against Chad Maurer. Selectman Avery asked the Town Manager where it now stands. The Town Manager noted that he asked Chad to respond to the various charges: in a letter and this is what he had told Margo. Chad noted that several acqusations have been made against him in reference to his conduct as a Planning Director, especially the Circle C Subdivision. The allegations that she is referring to is the action taken by the Planning Board, so if there is something wrong with it, he is not responsible. Mrs. Jellinek is claiming that the covenant on the Circle C was allowed to!ezpire without se- curing some legal arrangement to complete the work. Chad noted that the covenant can be released by posting securities, which was done. Mrs. Jellinek is also questioning the development of lots on Bird Road, which i,is an unaccepted street. Chad noted that last year he wanted an article in the town meeting to have the road abandoned and Town Counsel ruled against this because it is a county way and could not be abandoned, also this past summer while he was on vacation the Planning Board approved the building of some lots on Bird Road so he should hot be held responsible and that the town still has control and the applicant must obtain a building permit. However, before a building permit will be granted by the building inspector paved roads and proper drainage will be required. The sinking of a well will need approval from the Department of Public Health as well. U BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting November 28. 1979 Page 10 Chad noted that he feels that any information he gives to the Planning Board is in the best interest of the town. Selectman Mahana noted that he thinks that Margo is construing Chad's re- commendations as directives and not recommendations. Ken Parsons noted that he finds her remarks very much out of order. On Circle C, the Board followed that to the very end, ran into many problems and recently threatened to foreclose on the bond, but tonighiheard that the work will be done by Spring, and also feels that the town always had the upper hand. The ap- proval of the form A application for Bird Road was bad timing with Chad on vacation because they thought it was an accepted street, and feels that the way it is being handled now, not issuing the building permits until all the requirements- are met is the best way. Selectman Avery noted that this letter was directed to the Town Manager and the Planning Board has taken Chad's recommendations in good faith and they have acted in good faith but the letter has to be answered as Town Counsel said, he also agrees with the statement that the Planning Board should give their input and also agrees with what he heard here tonight and that a motion should be made to give both Chad and the Planning Board a vote of confidence commending them on what they have done. Chad noted that there is no shadow over his head over these allegations, but there is a shadow over his head for not recognizing all the work that he has done for this town over the past years when he has to come before this Board and answer these allegations, he would like to see a vote of confidence for the work that he has done. A motion was then made by Selectman Caponigro that after reviewtng the comments from Margo Jellinek and discussing it with Chad and Ken tonight that the Board vote to give a vote of confidence to Chad and Ken for the work that they do and have done in the pastand if the Town Manager wants to answer the letter, Ws up to him. Seconded by Selectman Mahana. Voted 4 -0. Selectman Avery then questioned the Town Manager on the status of the salary for Caroline Bregnard . The Town Manager noted that he has been working on it, and should have some figures by next week. The Board then discussed trying to find a superintendent for the water depart- ment. The Town Manager noted that he would like to find a qualified foreman for both the water and tAJTP , but has not been able to locate anyone. He will advertise again next week for a Water & Sewer Superintend (tnt. Selectman Avery noted that last Sunday he counted 21 cars on the Cotterill property , and wants to know if anything can be done about it he was under the impression that only 10 cars were allowed. The Town Manager will speak to the building inspector about this. Jurors - List Attached There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 12:00 fiidnight. -10- Jurors picked 11/28/79 Paul Devine 28 School Street Karen Prosser 615 School Street Lois E. McNeil 11 Surrey Drive Ruth L. Noonan 14 Otis Street Gregory J. Davis 96 Church Street Buddy West 477 No. Main Street Peter Sarkas 17 Bonney Lane John A. Buchanan 24 Lawndale Road Norman B. Whittaker 165 So. Main Street Cheryl Curry 34 So. Main Street Thomas Aulisio 150 Rumford AVe. it