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AGENDA
February 23, 1977
• 7:30 P.M. - Call to Order
Treasurer's Warrant
Selectmen's Minutes - Feb. 9 and 16
Correspondence
Clerk's Folder - Class II Auto License - Leon`Graht
• 7:45 P.M. - William Flannery, Mansfield Jaycees, regarding
Request for Mailing with Electric Bills
• 8:00 P.M. - Street Acceptance Hearing
Coach Road, Lantern Lane, Village Road
• 8:15 P.M. - Street Acceptance Hearing
Portion of Forbes Boulevard
• 8:30 P.M. - Public Hearing, Easements for Sewer Interceptor (Norton)
• 9:00 P.M. - Budget Review
• - Southeastern Regional School Budget
• - Sewer Connection Application - 55 Clinton Street
• - Town Manager's Report
• - Board Reports
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
Minutes of the Meeting
February 23, 1977'
PRESENT: Selectmen Robert DeLong, Tony Caponigro, Frank Colella, and
David Clemmey; Selectman Doug Titus arrived shortly after the
beginning of the meeting; Town Manager Dennis Hannon -
Meeting opened at 7:35 p.m.
Treasurer's Warrant - $447,604.16 - Motion to approve by Selectman
* Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0 (Titus not present).
Minutes of February 9 Selectmen's Meeting - motion to approve by Select-
* man DeLong, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0 (Titus not present).
Minutes of February 16 Selectmen's Meeting - motion to approve by Select-
* man DeLong, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4-0 (Titus not present).
Correspondence - Job advertisements from Self Help, Inc.; letter of appro-
val from State Department of Environmental Quality Engineering for Public
Water Supply - Dustin Well; notice to treasurer from Southeastern Regional
Vocational Technical School that Mansfield's share of capital and operating
costs for FY 77 -78 is $96,788.
Bond rate for Treasurer and Tax Collector - Selectman Clemmey moved to set
the rate for the bond for the office of the tax collector at $107,000. Se-
• conded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0 (Titus not present). Selectman
Clemmey moved to set the rate for the treasurer position at $107,000. Se-
• conded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0 (Titus not present).
Notice from the Planning Board of public hearing on March 9, 1977, on the
application of A.L. Willis, Jr. to subdivide a parcel of land located off
Fruit Street, at 8:45 p.m.
Notice from Zoning Board of Appeals of hearings for Karl Clemmey, for 352
West Street - March 1, 1977, at 7:30 p.m. and for H.'& R. Block, same date,
for,7:40 p.m.
Petition against piggeries signed by residents of Mansfield.
Sewer Connection Application for 55 Clinton Street - discussed later in the
meeting.
Weekly pumping report of town wells.
Report from the Building Inspector for the month.of January.
Letter from Weston Observatory of Boston College regarding drillcore logs.
The Board will write a letter and ask that someone from the project come
down and explain the findings on the coal drilling.
Representative of the Mansfield Jaycees met with the Board to seek permis-
sion to send out information on the eye clinic in the April light bill.
Selectman Caponigro moved to grant permission, subject to the normal re-
* strictions. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0.
*- MOTIONS PASSED
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February 23, 1977
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railroad abandon the bed, that ownership of the property would revert to the
abuttors. Mrs. Ry.dd said that she has been using the property. The Three -
Mile River crosses directly in back of her property and they intend to de-
velop the property. She asked how the effluent would affect this.
Mr. Maurer said that her property would not be affected.
Mr. Requena discussed the water quality: he said that this would be an ad-
vanced wastewater treatment plant, that there would be very few suspended
solids, the effluent would be filtered, cholorinated, aerated, and that in
the summertime nitrates and phosphorus would be removed so that the nutri-
ent level of the effluent would be minimized. He said that the quality of
the existing river water would be matched, if not improved. He told the
meeting that the effluent would be "class B" - it would support fish life,
swimming, and could be used for drinking if chlorinated.
Carl Nelson, Mansfield, discussed the ownership of the railroad right -of -way.
Mr. Maurer said that before funding could be obtained for the final design,
the town would need ownership of the easements. Presently, there is a
total of $300 million available, and that this regional plant project is
included in that figure, which has to be spent by October 1 of this year.
William Mahoney, 105 Crane Street, Norton, said that he had not heard of
this project before, and was concerned about the outfall's effect on the
water quality and property values.
Planning Director Maurer reviewed the "history" of the regional sewer plant
project. Selectman Clemmey told the audience that Mansfield had no intention
of a regional plant originally, but was told by the State and EPA that it had
no alternative.
Mr. Mahoney said that there were four wells on his property, and wanted to
know if there were any danger of contamination.
Mr. Requena said that there would not be; the outfall point was over 3,000
feet away, and the pipe was watertight. The depth of the pipe was also dis-
cussed.
Mr. Mahoney questioned about odor from the sludge. Mr. Requena described in
detail the process for drying the sludge, and the precautions that would be
taken to insure the containment of the sludge in the drying field.
Mr. Mahoney asked to be recorded as opposed to the project.
Cheryl Cooper, Town Planner of Norton, asked if the sewer crossing for Route
495 has been considered. Mr. Maurer told Ms. Cooper that the utility cros-
sings have already been built into the design of Route 495.
Curtis Dahl, 187 North Washington Street, Norton, asked how much disruption
would be caused during construction. Mr. Maurer told him that all the work
would be done within the right -of -way.
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February 23, 1977
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Charlotte Goff, 156 North Washington Street, Norton, discussed a culvert
that was installed to ease drainage problems at the back of her property.
She asked if this would be disturbed.
Mr. Maurer told her that all existing utility structures would have to be
respected; this would be left as is.
Mr. Mahoney asked where he might see another plant similar in design to the
proposed one in operation. Mr. Requena said that he knew of one under con-
struction, for the Franklin - Medway area, but would have to look up what
plants of this kind were actually in operation.
Zebb Rich, Norton, discussed the proximity of Norton's wells and Route 495's
salt runoff. He asked if the effluent would be monit6red. Mr. Requena
assured him that it would be. Mr. Rich asked what assurances would there
be against possible pollution. Mr. Requena told Mr. Rich of the design for
preventing such an occurance - standby generator, etc. so that there would
be at least primary treatment should there be a power failure or hurricane.
George Reilly, 97 Crane Street, Norton, discussed the possible depreciation
of the value of his property.
Lewis Rubin, 94 Taunton Avenue, asked to be recorded as being opposed to the
entire project.
Mr. Maurer noted that the Taunton I.D.C. would be meeting next week, and that
a representative of Mansfield would attend to answer any questions raised.
Mr. Mahoney asked what the next steps would be - would there be further pub-
lic hearings. Mr. Maurer outlined the possible hearings and reminded Mr.
Mahoney of the hearing on March 14 at the State House. He said that there
would also be a hearing by the State Department of Public Health, of which
all abutters would be notified.
Selectman Robert DeLong noted that Mansfield already has a system, and that
effluent is being dumped from that into the Norton Reservoir. This new plant
can only improve this.
Selectman Caponigro asked that people in attendance sign the sheet with the
names and addresses; he noted that 76 notices to abutters had been sent out.
The Chairman thanked the people and the engineer for attending, and closed
the hearing.
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The Board held a public hearing on the town's acceptance of the following
streets: Coach Road, Lantern Lane, and Village Road. Planning Director
Chad Maurer told the Board that the Planning Board would be petitioning
for the acceptance of these three roads within the Village Estates Subdi-
vision in West Mansfield. The roads have been completed and in use for over
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February 23, 1977
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a year; "as- built" plans have been prepared, and all required securities
held by the Planning Board have been released. The Chairman asked if
there was anyone against the proposal. None recorded. Selectman Caponi-
gro moved to recommend Town Meeting acceptance of Coach Road, Village
* Road, and Lantern Lane. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0.
A second hearing was held on the proposal to accept a portion of Forbes
Boulevard where the proposed Route 495 would cross. Planning Director
Maurer told the meeting that the State has requested this article, so
that they would be able to work on that section of the road without get-
ting involved with private easements. Mr. Maurer said that he has dis-
cussed this with Cabot Cabot & Forbes (represented at the meeting by
Messrs. Michael Murphy and Paul Dalton) and after the discussion, a let-
ter was sent to the State DPW stating concerns or questions that the
Planning Board had about the plan submitted with the request (Planning
Board letter dated February 14). CC & F representatives said that they
understood why the state requested this, and had no objections, just
that they wanted to clear up the points mentioned in the letter (final
paving, railroad easement being shown on plan, etc.). The Board of Select-
men -. will take this under advisement until a reply is received from the
State DPW. Hearing closed.
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Other correspondence: letter received from Town .Counsel regarding the
Building Inspector's reply to a petition regarding 340 Central Street
(building permit). Selectman Caponigro suggested that a copy of the
letter from Town Counsel be sent to those signing the petition. other
Board members agreed.
* * *
Leon Grant met with the Board regarding an additional location for his
Class 2 Auto license, now at 69 Creedon Street. Mr. Grant said that he
wanted this license addition so that he might operate until he was ready
to move his business to the 376 Fruit Street location. He said that he
would not use the location until he was out of the first one. Selectman
DeLong said that he would vote for a transfer rather than an additional
location. Selectman Titus said that he was opposed the issuance of the
first license, so he would not vote in favor of this. Questions from
audience: Carl Nelson, Spring Street, asked how large the parcel of
land was. Mr. Grant replied that this is 11.6 acres. It was also noted
that this property is zoned "industrial ". The Town Manager questioned
Mr. Grant about water supply and leaching field. Mr. Grant replied that
there were four wells - two in service, and two ready to go. He said
that he would have to see Bert Cook about the leaching field. The Chair-
man asked Mr. Grant if he has discussed this with the neighbors. Mr.
Grant said that he has talked to some of them, and presented the Board
l- with a letter from Douglas King Builders, owner of property at 358 Fruit
Street which stated he has no objection to the proposed use of the property.
Franklyn Allen, 795 Ware Street, discussed the zoning requirements of a
Class 2 license. He said that he would not be opposed if this was an area
that was properly screened, as he just purchased 25 abutting acres.
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February 23, 1977
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Darlene Ricci, 205 Essex Street, spoke against the use - she said that the
streets were not suited to this type of traffic and that it was an agricult-
ural neighborhood.
John Sullivan, 128 Pratt Street, discussed the number Of cars, how would it
be controlled, etc.
Mr. Grant discussed the screening and the amount of land he intended to
leave between him and the abuttors. He said that he felt he would not add
that much traffic to the area.
After further discussion, Selectman Clemmey moved to grant the additional
location at 376 Fruit Street for Grant Motor Sales Class 2 license, subject
to the abandonment of the present 69 Creeden Street location, and also sub-
ject to the existing zoning and building regulations. Seconded by Select-
* man Caponigro, and voted 3 -2, with Selectman DeLong and Titus opposed.
* * *
Town Counsel Grady met with the Board to discuss the proposed budget for
next year's fee for the Town Counsel. He said that the Town Manager's re-
commendation is $9,185 and that the FinCom has cut the recommendation to
$8,875. Mr. Grady noted that last year he reoeived no increase; that the
employees in most cases last year received 6o t. He said that his expenses
for his office have risen about 21% over the last couple of years, and that
because of the "open- door" policy which allows unlimited access of his ser-
vices to various town boards and committees, his workload has increased
considerably. Mr. Grady felt that the increase being requested was not
unreasonable. Selectman Clemmey moved to support the $9,185 recommendation
* at town meeting. Seconded by Selectman i:mitus, voted 5 -0.
* * *
The Board reviewed the budget proposal with the Town Mangager. The difference
between the FinCom and Town Manager's recommendations were discussed, and the
following votes were taken: On the Selectmen's Expense Account, Selectman
Caponigro moved to go along with the recommendation of the FinCom about put-
ting the $300 for printing costs into the -1 line item. Seconded by Select-
* man DeLong, voted 4 -1, with Selectman Titus opposed.
Consultant Services Account - Selectman Caponigro moved that the Board re-
commend that the consultant services for the Selectmen, Board of Health,
Planning Board, Municipal Building Committee, etc., be shown under the re-
* spective departments' budgets. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0.
Recreation - Maple Park Recreation Program, Selectman Titus moved to recom-
ment $3,800 for the lifeguards. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted
* 4 -1, Selectman DeLong opposed.
The Board will meet with the Finance Committee on Sunday morning, February 27.
Meeting will be posted.
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February 23, 1977
Page 7
Memorandums on various budget request items from the treasurer and Fire
department were discussed.
Selectman DeLong moved to approve the Southeastern Regional School Budget
submitted by Lou Tarsa last week. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted
* 5 -0.
The Capital Improvement Program budget was reviewed by the Board.
The Town Manager asked the Board to consider a transfer request from the
Treasurer for $275 for Account #181 -1 to cover additional tax billings
and a maintenance contract on a machine. Selectman Titus moved to approve
* and forward to the FinCom. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0.
Fire Department mediation scheduled for Friday, February 25 at 10 a.m.
Meeting scheduled for next Tuesday, March 1 at 3 p.m. with Blue Cross
representative.
Selectman Clemmey moved to set a special town meeting for April 5, 1977,
at 9 a.m. to consider the petition for rezoning land off Fruit and [flare
* Streets. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0.
Selectman Clemmey moved to open the warrant for the special town meeting,
submit.the one petition article, and close the warrant. Seconded by
* Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0.
The Board reviewed the subdivision plans for Karl Clemmey's West Street
subdivision and the Beachwood Estates subdivision off Ware and Short
Streets. After discussion, Selectman Caponigro moved to ask the Planning
Board to notify the developer of the Beachwood Estates plan to extend the
drainage down to Short and Ware Streets, with the Town to supply the pipe
and the last fixture. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4 -0 (Selectman
Titus out of the room).
Regarding the SBest Street subdivision of Karl Clemmey's, Selectman Caponigro
moved that the same request made above be made to Mr. Clemmey, on Jenny Lane.
Seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted 4 -0 (Selectman Clemmey abstaining).
Selectman DeLong moved that'-the single family sewer connecb1on for 55 Clinton
Street discussed earlier in the meeting be approved. Seconded by Selectman
* Clemmey, voted 4 -0 (Selectman Titus not present).
Selectman Caponigro moved to adjourn at 12:30 a.m. Seconded by Selectman
* DeLong, voted 4 -0 (Selectman Titus not present).
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