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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-24-1977BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGENDA August 24, 1977 0 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of Meeting of 8117177 Clerks Folder Christoforo Colombo Lodge- Sunday Entertainment License Mansfield House, Inc.- Sunday Entertainment License Pool Table & Juke Box J & B License (Reocind license under "House of Pizza ") Correspondence voted.;on 10 /6/76 0 7:50 p,m. - Light Commissioners Review Sedan Bids Review Balance Sheets Review Status of Deliquent accounts 0 8:15 p.m. -- Peter o'Brien - RE: Beer license for adult softball game weekend of 8127177 & 9/3/77 ( 0 8:30 p.m. - Ken Parsons of JayCees- Would like permission to use the Town Hall for CPR Program ( Cardiac Pulmonary Respiratory) the weekends of 9/23/77 Friday and Saturday 9/30/77 Friday and Saturday 0 Bob MCCoy Class 11 License with Counsel 9 Computer Study Coriniittee 0 Town. ;Pianager's Report: 0 Board Report I BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COIriiMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting August 24, 1977 Present: Selectmen Fran!; Colella, Douglas Titus, David Clemmey, Antonino Caponigro. (Selectman Robert DeLong on vacation) Town Manager William P. Metropulos. Recording Secretary Mary Truczinskas. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. Warrant - Motion to approve the warrant of $75,731.85 by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 3--0 (Selectman Caponigro out of room at the time.) Minutes - Motion to approve the minutes of the August 17, .1.977 meeting by Selectman Clermney, seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 3 -0 (Selectman Caponigro out of room at the time.) Letter from Department of Environmental Duality Enginearing authorizing the State to turn over the deed of the land in the south of Norton to Mansfield for the Town's new waste water treatment. plant. (Selectman Caponigro returned to the meeting at 7:40 p.m.) Letter from Comm. of [lass. Dept. of Public Utilities of a hearing to be held in Boston on September 20, 1977 regarding Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc. Letter from the Board of Assessors asking that Lots #,`106 thru 108 on Liberty Street and Lots 8122 thru 124 located on King Street be re„loved from the "Owners Unknow° list. The deed has been received showing owners. Letter from Town Counsel James Grady regarding Off- Street Parking. The letter states that under general authority as Selectmen it is his opinion that 'they can adopt reason- able rules concerning the use of off -- street parking areas. It is also suggested that that the rules and regulations 5e publicized in a no,.vspaper and posted so the public may be aware of them. It is also suggested that the hours be posted at each location with a "Police -take Notice" notation so that the police can enfore same as a trespass matter. It was also suggested that a $y4_Law be- !cons idored at the Town Meeting in this regard. CURFEW PARKING - -i,a parking curfew around the South Common is still in the planning stage. Selectman Titus noted that he received a call from the Library in reference to this, and it seems that the Library has things scheduled at night and that a parking ban..would present problems with patrons attending these events. Selectman Clemo;ey suggested finding out if there are certain nights the Library holds these events. Letter from the Recreation Commission requesting that the amount of $300.00 be transfered from Account 670 -2 to 671--4 to cover the cost of the bus service the next two weeks of day camp. Selectman Cleiimey noted..that they would have to turn in a transfer form. Copy of a letter sent to the Board of Assessors from Frank T. 7_arek was read. Letter request that land on Gilbert Street defined as tract 3 on map /plate 4 containing 25 acres more or less be classified as Forest Management Land under Chapter 61 of the General Laws. Letter from Attorney Frank R. Cote extending his services to the Town for a professional labor consultant if the Tarn is in need of one. BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting August 24, 1977 Page 2 Report from Police Chief D'Alfie stating that there were no disturbances during the past week from any of the liquor establishments in town. Notice from the Mass. Selectmen's Association of their Joint Annual Meeting to be held at Dunfey's Hyannis on October 21, 22 and 23, 1977. Reservations for six will be made. Application for the Computer Study Committee submitted by Diane Hunt and application for the Airport Commission submitted by Robert Oberlander. No action taken on this. * * ** Light Department - Bids for the Light Director's car were read. Upon the recommendation of Town Manager Ailliam Metropulos, the bid was awarded to Vachon Chevrolet of Mansfield, the low bidder. The price of the 1977 Chevelle Malibu 4 door sedan with air conditioning is $4940.00. Motion to approve the bid was made by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Select- man Caponigro. Voted 4--0 Review of Balance Sheet and Arrears ,Accounts - The Board reviewed with the Light dept. manager, Diane Hunt and Mrs. Lemieux the balance sheet for July, 1977 and the status of the arrears account noting that the list is getting smaller. * * * * Computer Study Committee - Wes Blake of the Computer Study Committee met with the Board Mr. Blake feels that action should begin immediately to select a system and possibly the first phase can he ready by April or May with the final cut over by July of 1978. Also, he would like to see the present committee abolished which now is restricted to five mem- bers and have a seven - member committee consisting of 3 town employees, 1 from the light department and 4 non -town employees. He expects to have a written report ready by the first of September as to the advantages, disadvantages and his recommendations. JAYCEES Kenneth Parsons of the Jaycees appeared before the Board to request the use of the town hall for a Cardiac Pulmonary Respiratory program 9/23, 24, 30 and 1011177. There is a possibility that three of the Selectmen will be attending the first session. Motion to * approve was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. Bob McCoy appeared before the Board represented by his attorney, Michael Hall, from Foxboro. Mr. McCoy was denied a Class 11 license to operate a used car lot. The varience had run out. Mr. Hull with be getting in touch with Town Counsel Janes Grady. A beer license was granted to the Mansfields Adult Softball team for the weekends of 8/27/ and 913177. The license was granted subject to having the application filled out. Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Clemney. Voted 4 -0. Approval of a Sunday Entertainment License for Christofcro Colombo Lodge for a pool W12. * Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 4 -0. i Approval of a Sunday Entertainment License for the Mansfield !louse, Inc for a pool 'cable. Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 4 -0. Approval of a Sunday Entertainment License for the Mansfield HOUSE, Inc. for a juke box.. * Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella, Voted 4 -0. BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONER Minutes of the Meeting A,u,ust 24, 1477 Page 3 Tarn Manager's Report- Mr. Metropulos reported on the intersectioe; of Contral and West Street and noted that DPW Director Tom Bonome has taken care if some of the problems by moving the Rte. 140 sign to its proper place and installi;q a SLOW CHILDREN sign also relocating the dead -end sign closer to Qst St. S::lcctman litus suggested that we try and see if this will be of any help before going any further. Mr. Metropulos reported on the intersection of Rte. too and Forbes Blvd. A lett&Jrom the Department of.Buhl c3ooks was noted with their findings as to 0.0 should be done. At the present time Tom Bonome DPW Director has taken care of the following items: 1. Re- applied the pavement markings. 2. Installing crossroad warning signs. 3. Trimming of the trees and brush from the roadside. ' "Stop Ahead" warni^c sign has been installed. This will also be brought up at next weeks meeting. Mr. Metropulos reported that he had a note for ;4814.54 to b., sigpod 'which is a renewal of a loan for the Anticipation of Sevier Facilities Plan ill. Qt ion to approve by * Selectman Cler:mey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted-4-0. fir. 'i:tropulos gave a report of his first week in office saying that he has been going over all material and letters on his desk and has been touring the different facilites in town. !'e reported that he ':field a.get aquaintance staff meeting on Monday, 8/22/77 and will in about a week have a. policy setting meeting followed by regular meetings with department !leads. J & 3 Restaurant A Loungz - Selectmen voted unanimously to rescind the license issued to Stavros nco:gn;u, 280 'Main Street, Marlboro and Dimitrios Pantos, 502 Chandler St. !orcester, Aus . (douse of Pizza, Inc.)on October 6, 1476. Motion to rescind the license ;wade by Selectman Cle oey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. voted 4 -0 Motion made by Selectman Caponigro to notify the lbwn Clerk of rescinding the license. seconded ly Selectman Clemmey. Voted 4 -0 Selectman 02ome✓ connend ted Steve Conroy for the job Ka noted that.Steva Kas -done a suberp job and the fact time came to s:alect someone to fill in while they were some peopIc did-not agree with thir choice and he fee to select someone they feel can do'the job. Selectman Selectman Caponigro., he has done as Acting Town Manager. of the matter is that when the selecting another .Town Manager s that the board should be able Clemmey's comments were seconded by Selectman Caponigro noted that share is a )roblem with the Norton Resevoir and it should be looked int; immediately. Ye pr -oklem being to divert effluent from the wastewater treatment plant from polluting tKe Norton Resevoir. Selectman Caponigro noted that we could use the finds from the CIA program for the labor cost to construct some type of an open ditch around the lagoon. Selectman Caponigro moved that we try to work out some way of by-passing the lagoon in any fashion we can and that it be the number one project for the highway department, seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 4 -0. X. Metropulos was asked to inform Ronnie Dubuc, Sewer Superintendent to notify the Board of any problems at the plant. Selectman Clemmey noted that the problem was minimal and the effluent did _ not cause the problem of the odor in the Kr4on Resovoir . -3- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting August 24, 1977 ( Page 4 Bert Cook, Building Inspector, met with the Board and gave his opinion of how the records for a perc test extension could be lost. This is a follow -up from the past two weeks of Angelo's Sub and Sandwich Shop, Inc. who applied for a Common Victualler's License, to construct a shop on Rte. 140 Copeland Drive). Mr. Cook reports that when Selectman Clemmey asked for the sewer permit he pulled out the folder and at that time the phone rang, when he returned to his desk and opened the folder there was no record in it. It has also been noted that the Board of Health has lost their records too. Chairman Titus question how both departments could have lost the records. After further dis- cussion on this Selectman Clemmey noted that Mr. Howland (one of the owners of the sub shop) should have a copy of a letter from the Board of Health stating that they have extended a permit for a septic system which had expired after a year. It was also noted that Rim Engineering should have the master of the septic permit. During the discussion it was brought out that all file cabinets in the different depart- ments can be open by one key and a motion was made by Selectman Caponigron to have the Town Manager change all file cabinet locks, this was seconded by Selectman Clemmey. * Voted 4 -0 Specifications for the old ladder truck and old ambulance along with the 1918 Seagraves Pumper•. A motion by Selectman Caponigro was made to advertise in a.ocal'papers'and ard! professional petioditals: % Secodded by.Select,an .Cl:eremey.'..Voted "4 -0 It was brought out that the Torn Manager will draw up the specifications for the new Torun Engineer. Selectman Caponigro mentioned that maybe some thought could be given to turning over the 1971 Town Manager's car to the building inpector or for use by otherudepartments for town business and buying a new car for the Town Manager. It was deceided that Mr. Metropulos would look into it and come up with something by next week. Chairman Titus announced the 6th Annual Retarded Golf Tournament to be held on Septmeber 25, 1377 at the Wading River Golf Course. The Committee will consist of basically the same people. Tickets should be ready next week for distribution. Civil Defense - Robert 3uttons from the Civil Defense appeared before the Board asking for permission to use the back of the highway garage for a "coffee break" to be ran all - night the weekend of August 27th and Labor Day weekend. Motion to approve was made by * Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. There being no further business a motion to adjourn was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 4 -0. The meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. 1� C