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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-11-1977BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA May 11, 1977 ® 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Clerk's Folder: One -day Beer Permit - Ninety Niners' All Girl Show (Mansfield Snack Bar) Billy Burr's Funorama Carnival (Mans- field Youth Hockey) - One -week Common Victualler's License May 16 -21 One -day Common Victualler's License for Operation Friendship ® 8:00 p.m. - Operation Friendship Proclamation ® - Sewer Connection Application - 28 Angell Street ® - Transfer Requests Dog Officer Planning Board ® - Town Manager's Report ® - Board Reports ® - Adjournment (NOTE: May 16 (Monday) Light Commissioners' Meeting) BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting May 11, 1977 Present: Selectmen Robert DeLdngl- Frank Colella, Douglas Titus, Antonino Caponigro, and David Clemmey; Town Manager Dennis A. Hannon, Acting Town Manager Appointee Stephen J. Conroy, Recording Secretary Diane Hunt Meeting opened at 7:30 p.m. Three separate warrants: $137,900 (revenue sharing) Motion to approve by * Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. Community Development Warrant (payments for takings of land for Mill Street well) totalling $30,035. Motion to approve by Selectman Clemmey, seconded * by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Weekly Warrant - $1,259,643.70 Selectman Clemmey moved for approval, noting that $1 million of this is invested funds by the Treasurer. Selectman Colella questioned the authority of the Treasurer to invest money. Other Board mem- ber§ pointed out that this is her jurisdiction under the General Laws and Town Charter. Motion to approve the Warrant seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Correspondence regarding the Northeast rail corridor. Report of the Civil Defense Director on the May 10 storm. Weekly report from the Water pumping stations. Correspondence from the Easter Seal Society. Selectman Caponigro moved to proclaim the week of May 16 - 22 as National Handicapped Awareness Week in * Mansfield. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Offer from the State for the Town to purchase a small triangular piece of land adjacent to the railroad near Hatheway Patterson Company. It was noted that the Highway Division Engineer had checked this out and considering the size and price wanted ($3,610), could not see why the town would be interested in purchasing this. No action taken by the Board. Gypsy Moths - memo from the Town Manager regarding spraying for gypsy moths. Mr. Hannon noted that the bid for aerial spraying would be in next week's paper, and that perhaps the Board should hold a public hearing to get citi- zen input on this, as he has received comments from a resident. The hear- ing was set for 7:45 p.m. for next week's meeting. Letter from residents of Azalea Road, Mansfield, regarding the three houses on that road that are in Mansfield. The letter states that Norton is black - topping Azalea Road, except for the 100' portion that is in Mansfield (Nor- ton provides water to these three houses) and requests that the Tosco of Mansfield ask Norton to blacktop this 100' portion and reimburse Norton for the work. Town Manager Hannon noted that in this area (Azalea, Colum- bine, Barberry, and Thornton Roads ) there is approximately 2,000 feet of road that does not have Mansfield water or blacktopping. He suggested that the Board examine the costs for doing this work all at once, as there ( *- MOTIONS PASSED) -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting May 11, 1977 Page 2 would probably be other requests if the Town did this one isolated case. Mr. Hannon suggested that the price might run as high as $10 per foot with water, blacktopping, etc. He noted that the Mansfield water main ends now on South Main Street. The DPW Director and Highway Division Engineer will be asked to get cost estimates on this for the Board's review. From the Planning Board, notice of a presentation on land use in Mans- field by a Harvard student group.on May 12 at 8 p.m. Letter from the Norton Board of Selectmen regarding the names of those appointed to the sewer design and review committee from that town. Selectman Caponigro suggested that the first meeting be set up with representatives from both towns. Town Manager Hannon noted that a letter is being sent to our engineers with questions about the proposed treatment plant, and this letter will be copied to the committee as well as Norton Selectmen, I.D.C. and other officials. Applications for Computer Study Committee were read, and action taken on the following: Selectman DeLong moved that Arthur Remillard, 42 South Main Street, be * appointed.`:)Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Selectman Colella moved that Alexander R. Barr, 18 Bella Vista Avenue, * be appointed. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Selectman Clemmey moved that Joan M. Cutillo, 228 Pratt Street,:be ap- pointed. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. Selectman Caponigro moved that James G. Blake, 17 Black Pond Road, be * appointed. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Selectman Titus moved that Lawrence Pigeon, 18 Bonney Lane, be appointed. * Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. * ** Operation Friendship - The Board proclaimed the week of May 15 - 21 as Operation Friendship Week in Mansfield. The Chairman presented the pro - claimation to Mrs. Darlene Casher and a group representing Operation Friendship. * ** Application: World War II Scholarship Fund Committee - from John B. An- tosca, 38 South Walnut Street. Motion to appoint Mr. Antosca to the va- cancy created by the resignation of Lois Findlen by Selectman Caponigro, * seconded by Colella, voted 5 -0. (Term to expire January 1, 1981) BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting May 11, 1977 Page 3 '.I Applications for Boards and Committees: Virginia M. Shaw, 379 Central Street, for FinCom, Board of Health, and Schools and Education Edward R. Jameson, 360 Mill Street, for Board of Health Edward J. Tartufo, 9 Brookside Road, for Board of Health Daniel A. Durbano, 194 Central Street, for Downtown Advisory Committee * ** One -day Common Victualler application - Mansfield Snack Bar, May 21 (day of Air Show) rain date May 22. Marge Carlson, sister of Ronald Bonvie, operator of the snack bar, met with the Board. The Board and Town Manager discussed the estimate of the crowd.and police for traffic control. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve the one -day common victu- aller license for the Mansfield snack bar. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, * voted 5 -0. Selectman Clemmey also moved to send the Airport Commission a memo telling them that a minimum of 4 policemen for traffic control would be required, at the expense of the promoter, for this Air Show. Seconded by Selectman * Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Application for a one -week common victualler license for the carnival be- ing sponsored by Mansfield Youth Hockey on East Street. It was noted that the Building Inspector must issue a permit under state laws for this also. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve the Common Victualler license, subject to the issuance of the permit required from the Building Inspector. * Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Selectman Caponigro moved to waive the fee for the license, as this is a non - profit organization. Se- * conded by Selectman Colella, voted 5 -0. One -day common victualler license for the Natural Resources Trust /Conserva- tion Commission's Conservation Fair to be held May 14 on the South Common. Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro (also to waive fee). Seconded * by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Renewal Application for auctioneer's license for Edward L. Holmberg, 240 Franklin Street. Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by * Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Sewer Connection, 28 Angell Street. It was noted that there was confusion about the history of sewer betterment assessments on Angell Street: House numbers 55 and up were assessed, but below that were not, even though cer- tain houses are in fact paying a sewer usage charge at present while they were never assessed (house numbers 8, 26, 29, 32, 33, 39 and 43). Town Manager Hannon noted that there seemed to be no notation regarding why the -3- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting ( May 11, 1977 Page 4 sewer betterments were done like this, that perhaps there had been some agreement with the railroad, although there cannot be any records found on this. He suggested that the Board approve the connection at this time and review the assessment next week. He said that because of the. confusion, perhaps there should be no charge, or only a minimal ($1'per foot of frontage) one, for the sewer betterment. The applicants, George and Donna Klein, should only be charged the $10 sewer connection fee for a single residence. Selectman Caponigro moved to approve the sewer con- * nection. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. To be reviewed next week. Transfer request from the Planning Board - $129.28 Selectman Caponigro moved to approve and forward to the FinCom. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, * voted 5 -0. Transfer request from the Dog Officer for March and April bills - $407.01 Motion to approve and forward to FinCom by Select an Caponigro, seconded * by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Town Manager Hannon noted that the FinCom had notified him that they have approved the $1,000 transfer request for William Faria, for medical bills. Mr. Hannon reported on the site hearing held by the Department of Environ- mental Quality Engineering in Lakeville on Monday. He said that the hear- ing went well, and that there were no objections from anyone from Norton. He noted that Taunton city officials have questions concerning the engi- neering for the plant, and that there will be one more week to submit testi- mony. The Town of Mansfield will submit questions to our engineers, Camp Dresser & McKee on the questions about engineering and design, and that the environmental issues will be reviewed in the Environmental Impact Study. Nabisco - Mr. Hannon reported that he had spoken to Dick Wise, Production Manager of the Mansfield Plant, and that within 2 weeks they would submit more definite correctives steps for the sewerage. Police Cruisers - Only one bid was received on the annual replacement of the two police cruisers - from Old Colony Motors, for a net price to the town of $6,995 for two cruisers. Catch Basin Cleaning - Of the two bids received, Lloyd Truax Company was the low bidder at $2.59 per basin. DPW Equipment - specifications are being drawn up, and this will be adver- tised next week. Fulton Pond Park - a drainage pipe is going to be installed with a manhole; Lions' donation and sign were discussed. Selectman Clemmey discussed the salary figure for the Acting Town Manager. Chairman Titus discussed making it $300 per week. Selectman Clemmey indicated BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting May 11, 1977 Page 5 that he had discussed this with Mr. Conroy, and moved to make the salary for Stephen J. Conroy, the Acting Town Manager, $325 per week. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Selectman DeLong commented that he wished to state publicly to Mr. Conroy that, even though he did not agree with the appoint- ment, that he wished him well, and would help in any way that he could, and knew that Mr. Conroy would do a good job. Vote onthe salary: 5 -0. Selectman Colella discussed Relocated Route 140 - he said that he has had calls from residents of Casa Drive who were concerned about this, and asked other Board members if they would support a move to stop the relocation of Route 140. Some of the other Board members noted that it was little late now to think about such a move, that the project was in the final design stage. Selectman Colella questioned if the plans included fencing. Select- man Caponigro said that after doing the traffic counts, and receiving recom- mendations from the State DPW, this appeared to be the best thing for the long -range future of Mansfield. Selectman DeLong said that at first he was not in favor of the relocation - but now agreed with Selectman Caponigro. The Board discussed having the DPW State Expeditor come back down on May 25 to discuss this with Casa Drive residents. Selectman Caponigro also sug- gested having the Planning Director submit a report on the Casa Drive de- velopment for next week. Mr. Colella also reported that the Congregational Church would be having a supper next week on May 18 from 5 - 7 and had extended an invitation to . the Board. Selectman DeLong noted that the MMWEC annual conference and banquet was next week, the 18th at 10 a.m. through to the 7 p.m. banquet. He suggested that the Board meet on Thursday night next week. Mr. DeLong made a motion to that effect. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Selectman Colella moved to adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. IMP