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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-16-1977BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA February 16, 1977 S 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Previous Meetings (Feb. 9 & 14) Clerk's Folder (Sunday License - Regent Cafe) Correspondence 0 7:45 p.m. - Bimonthly Meeting of Committee & Board Chairmen ( 1 8:30 p.m. - West Street Layout 1 9:05 p.m. - Leon Grant re Class II License - Review Articles for Annual Town Meeting 6 9:15 p.m. - Lou Tarsa Re Southeastern Regional School Budget 6 9:30 p.m. - Budget Review - Police Department • - Town Manager's Report - Board Reports BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 16, 1977 PRESENT: Selectmen Robert DeLong, Antonino Caponigro, Frank Colella, Douglas Titus, and David Clemmey; Town Manager Dennis Hannon Meeting opened at 7:37 p.m. Warrant - $281,622.32 - Motion to approve by Selectman Clemmey, seconded * by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Minutes of the February 14 Light Commissioners' meeting - motion to ap- prove by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. * * * BIMONTHLY MEETING Recreation Commission - Louis Cinelli met with the Board of Selectmen; he reported that the Parks & Recreation Departments were going smoothly and that the Recreation Director has a full program going. Finance Committee - Lyman Avery told the Board of Selectmen that he was ready to meet with them to discuss the budget and town meeting articles. Mr. Avery also explained the FinCom's reason for turning down the trans- fer request of $1,875 for one month of commuter rail service by the MBTA: he said that his board was trying to consider the whole town, and that the cost for the years to come was not known yet. Conservation Commission - Newly- elected Chairman Frederick Rys told the Selectman that his Commission would sponsor two articles for the 1977 Annual Town Meeting - one for 25 acres of Sweet property and the other for scenic roads. Selectman DeLong asked Mr. Rys if there would be any restriction on roads designated as scenic. Mr. Rys replied that any change or modification to such a road would require a public hearing. Council on Aging - Bradford Johnson discussed the positions being adver- tised by the Council and programs at the Drop -In Center. Board of Health - Member Delores Benson reported, as Chairman Karl Clemmey was out of town. She reported on the attendance at Board of Health meet- ings: five in December at the Wednesday night meetings; for the four weeks in January, one person; and so far in February, there was one visitor on February 2. Mrs. Benson reported that the Board of Health was reviewing the Rustic Acres subdivision plan, and that the Board was also reviewing health regulations on piggeries. Bicentennial Committee - Carol Lucas announced that the Bicentennial film would be shown on March 11 (place to be announced); and that the Committee's permanent project would be a new tennis court at Memorial Park. * MOTIONS PASSED -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( Minutes of the Meeting February 16, 1977 Page 2 Board of Assessors - Chief Assessor Al Turinese and Assessor Peter Saunders met with the Board. Mr. Turinese reported that the Assessors were doing field work, and that Member John Prescott was recuperating from a cataract operation. Board of Appeals - Chairman Charles Campbell told the Board that if appli- cations increased for variance hearings, then a transfer would be sought, as the budget allotment was nearly depleted. Library Trustees - Chairman Ed Beatty told the Board of the completion of The draft report with the Municipal Building Committee and of other library matters. Town Hall /Police Station Building Committee - Chairman Tony Caponigro told the Selectmen that the TH /PS Building Committee planned to turn the town hall over at the upcoming town meeting. Downtown Development Committee - David Clemmey reported that on March 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall, the DDC would present a plan on future develop- ment of the downtown. * ** Correspondence - From the FinCom, notice that the transfer request for the MIA subsidy of $1,875 be denied until town meeting. Copy of petition protesting the rescinding of Board of Health regulations pertaining to piggeries. Request from Mrs. Thomas Barry that the Little League would like to have a parade on May 7, 1977, at 10 a.m. from the Railroad Station down North Main Street, and up East Street. The Board and Town Manager were invited. Se- lectman DeLong moved that the Town Manager represent the Board. Seconded * by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Copy of the Planning Board's letter to the Conservation Commission regarding scenic roads. Copy of the Planning Board's letter to the state Rights of way Bureau at the DPW about Forbes Boulevard. Letter received from Leonard Flynn that he was claiming Lot 34, Plate 6, by adverse possession. The Town Manager noted that this would have to be checked to see if this was possible to do. Selectman Caponigro moved to forward this to the Board of Assessors for their opinion.. Application from Carol Lucas for the Industrial Development Commission. Notice of Public Hearing on Strawberry Meadow Subdivision plan March 9, 8:45p.m. Notice from State DPW of FY 77 -78 State aid to Mansfield: $21,500. IPA BOARD 'OF :SELECTMEN Minutes of.the Meeting February 16, 1977 Page 3 From Mansfield Jaycees, request about.use of video system. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Utilities, notice of public hearing on March 7, 1977, at 10 a.m. regarding gas, electric, and telephone rates. PUBLIC HEARING WEST STREET. Selectman Clemmey read the notice of the hearing as its appeared in the Mansfield News to review the preliminary layout plan fora portion of West Street from the North Attleboro Town Line to the intersection of Pine Street. It was noted that the residents and property owners of the area were sent notices. Two residents noted that they had not received their no- tices." Town Manager Hannon noted that in ,late October the Board of Selectmen contracted with RIM Engineering to survey all of West Street to the Tremont Street "intersection. He said that the hearing tonight is to present the preliminary layout and takings from the North Attleboro town line to.the intersection of Pine.Street. He said the construction costs could run from between $50 - $70 per foot, depending on drainage. Mr. Hannon noted that $300,000 in state money would be available to the section being reviewed this evening. It was noted that the State has relaxed the standards set for Chapter 90 roads, and that minimal recon- struction would be required. He said that the State would do the a full topography plan, the drainage plan, and other related planning, In response to a resident's question, Mr. Hannon said that Town Meeting approval would be needed for any landtakings. Another resident asked how much the plan done so far cost, and why it was done. Mr. Hannon said that the Board of Selectmen entered into an with RIM Engineering by vote of an October 20, 1976, Selectmen's meeting, and that the cost from the North Attleboro town line to Tremont Street was about $8,000. Mr. Hannon also gave the background of various actions taken by previous Boards of ,Selectmen since the 1960's. Engineer Ralph Maloon explained the layout: he said that most of existing West Street was about 40' wide, with an 18' pavement. He said that the plan would call for a 24' pavement, with a 2' Cape Cod berm, and 6' grass strips. He explained proposed takings starting at the North Attleboro line. One of the largest, he explained, would be about 960 s.f. on the Gould property, with total takings amounting to between 4,000 and 5,000 square feet. -3 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting February 16, 1977 Page 5 Selectman Titus moved to approve the budget as presented by Mr. Tarsa. No second received. Selectman Caponigro suggested holding a week. * ** Allan Willis met with the Board to discuss sewer connections for nine single residence lots in his new subdivision, Strawberry Meadow, off Fruit Street. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve the 9 connections and forward this application to the State for their approval. Selectman DeLong seconded the motion. Voted 5 -0. * ** Police Department Bud et Review - Chief D'Afile met with the Board and the own Manager to review his bu get request for next year. * ** Other correspondence: Selectman Clemmey read the request of the Conservation Commission for transfer request for Account 125 -0. It was noted that the account was overdrawn at this time. Selectman Clemmey moved to foward this request to the FinCom. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Other correspondence from the Conservation Commission, regarding Mill Pond and the election of Frederick Rys as the Chairman. Letter from Margot Jellinek to the Conservation Commission regarding the gravel removal at Camelot Estates. Resolutions and Commendations for the following were approved by the Board Selectman Clemmey abstained on Commendations on Retirements of Cyril N. Bellavance and Edward J. Slineyj: Commendation on Retirement - Rita F. Harrigan; Resolution on Death of Robert W. Eames; Resolution on Death of Forrest Peterson; Resolution on Death of Ernest L. White; Commendation on Retirement of Harold Y Jackson; Commendation on Retirement of Elsa H. Henchel; Commendation on Retirement of Cyril N. Bellavance; and Commendation on Re- tirement of Edward J. Sliney. These will appear in the Annual Report. License Renewal - Public Entertainment on Sunday for the Regent Cafe, 394 -396 North Main Street. Motion to approve by Selectman Titus, seconded by Select- * man Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Review of Articles for Town Meeting - Board discussed various articles for warrant. Following action was taken: Regarding the article for the Light Department's contribution to the Town in lieu of taxes, Selectman DeLong moved to set the amount at $80,000. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Regarding the articles for traffic signals, Selectman DeLong suggested getting costs on each, so that if the Board had to chose a priority, it would know the cost of each. Regarding the article for scenic roads submitted by the Conservation Commission, Selectman Clemmey suggested having Town Counsel check the law on this. Selectman Doug Titus moved to remove from -5- BOARD OF SELECTMEN ( Minutes of the Meeting February 16, 1977 Page 6 the Warrant for the Annual Town Meeting the article which would redefine the word "family" in zoning bylaws. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey;.and * voted 3 -2, with Selectmen Colella and DeLong opposed. Regarding the Garden Street abandonment, Selectman DeLong suggested that the article be rewritten so that if the article were passed, that the town would still obtain some benefit from the article. Selectman Caponigro moved to contact the Recreation and Conservation Commissions about naming a trail at Maple Park after Herbert Bliss. * Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. The final budget review and order of articles will be discussed next week. Meeting adjourned at 12:34 a.m. U