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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-19-1977A G E N D A BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS October 19, 1977 0 - 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Previous Meeting Clerk's Folder Common Victualler's License- Mansfield's Jaycees Haunted House Common Victualler's License -The Fresh Catch 216 Rumford Ave. Correspondence 0 - 7 :45 p.m. Lucy DeLutis and Lilli.an-DeO, - ,;Golf Tournament 0 - 8:00 P.M. Bill Panos - Norton Industrial Development Committee Town Manager's Report Board Report Note: Tentative Flu Clinic 10/27/77- 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. Pending: Insurance Provost- Cabot Pond Mill & Cherry Street Building Inspector's Report on school buildings Circle "C" Report Weekend at Dunfey''s Light Commissioner's Meeting Monday 10/24/77 (Meeting with department heads go go over budget for fiscal year) i 1 BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting October 19, 1977 Present: Selectmen Robert DeLong, Frank Colella, Douglas Titus, David Clemmey and Antonino Caponigro. Town Manager William Metropulos and Recording Secretary Mary Truczinskas. The meeting came to order at 7:35 P.M. Chairman Titus presented to Lillian Dee and Lucy DeLutis the sum of $512.00 col - lected -as the resultr of the 6th Annual Retarded Children's Golf Tournament held on Sunday, October 16, 1977. Warrant: 1. Selectman Clemmey moved that the warrant in the amount of $130,129.47 be approved. Seconded by Selectman Colella. Voted 5-0. 2. Selectman Clemmey moved that the warrant for $1162.70 be approved. Seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Clemmey moved that the minutes of October 12, 1977 be corrected. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. The correction to read as follows on page 4: Selectman Clemmey moved that we find out what has to be done in order to have Mill Street designated as a Chapter 90 road and if it does come under Chapter 90, put fMil1_= ,St'reet on the list as the humber 1 priority for paving. Selectman Clemmey moved by Selectman Caponigro. Application for a sewer C. Hatch 119 Central St connection be approved, that the minutes of October 12, 1977 be approved. Seconded Voted 5 -0. connection to Town sewage at 125 Central Street by Philip reet Mansfield, Mass. Selectman Caponigro moved that the seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 5 -0. Application for sewer connection at 395 Central Street, Mansfield by Lloyd M. Keith, 45 Winter Street, Mansfield. Selectman Caponigro moved that the connection be ap- proved subject to all the necessary permits, street excavation permit and assessment being paid. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 5 -0. Application for a sewer connection permit to 467 Nest Street by George Kelso of 467 West Street Mansfield. Selectman Clemmey moved that the connection be approved, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0 Application for a sewer connection at 42 -44 Angel Street,by Louis J. George of 943 Washington Street, Walpole, Mass. Selectman Caponigro moved that the connection be approved subject to all the necessary permits being approved and the assessment being paid. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 5 -0. .4 Correspondence - Memo from the Building Inspector, Betram Cook regarding inspections made at it Morgan Road, and 3 Maverick Drive, also 4 Maverick Drive. Inspections were made on September 28, 1977 and everything was found satisfactorly repaired. The memo stated that Selectman Colella accompainied Mr. Cook on the inspections. Memo stating that there will be an Economic Development Workshop to be held on Nov. 5, at Stonehill College. Application from William R. DeBaggis, applying for any committee or board. Selectman DeLong feels that applicants should give more of their background when applying for boards or committees. (MOTIONS PASSED) -1- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 2 Selectman Caponigro moved that a bill from Bradford Johnson in the amount of $200. be paid. Seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 5-0. This bill is in reference to a Land Court Case — Norman Gray Petitioner. Mr. Johnson's services were requested by the Town Counsel. Card of thanks received from Operation Friendship for courtesey shown the exchange students by the Selectmen this summer. Memo from County Commissioners of Bristol County regarding Bristol County Assessment. Mansfield is assessed at $2.61 per thousand. Selectman Caponigro moved that a Common Victualler's LICENSE be granted to the JayCees for their Haunted House project, seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Clemmey moved that a Common Victualler's License be granted to the Fresh Catch on 216 Rumford Ave. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. William Panos of the Norton Industrial Development Committee met with the Selectmen to discuss the potential use of the Sewer Treatment Plant by Norton's future indusrrial park. All the Selectman other than Selectman DeLong agreed that it would be a goodwill gesture to let them in without a charge until Norton is ready to join in the regional cost. Selectman DeLong felt that they should pay their part of the capital cost or at least pay a different rate because the taxpayers of Mansfield have had to pay their part in this plant all along the line. Mr. Panos stated that he has already spoke with Chad Maurer about this and and indicated that the Selectmen probably don't have the authority to allow Norton industry into the plant, 'but the people that do will naturally take your recommendations strongly. We would like to get access at a point about 50 yards from the plant without going right into the plant. it was suggested that Norton would pay a larger user fee to offset capital costs. Mr. Panos states that a bill is now before the House Ways and Means Committee which has passed the State Senate giving Norton permission to acquire some of the Dever property for industrial development. A motion to allow the Norton Industrial Commission to connect to the Mansfield sewer system as long as the fee is adjusted properly and subject to final implementation of the program that some agreement can be reached,was made by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. Town Manager's Report= - A meeting was held with the arbitration panel on Thursday, October 13, 1977, briefs by each party are to be filed and it is expected that the arbitrators recommendation will be submitted on or about 11/20/77. Temporary lights have been authorized for the parking lot of the Haunted House for the safety and security of patros. We have also received general liability insurance coverage. -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 3 1 Mr. Metropulos states that he recommends a meeting with Mr. Provost to discuss his basic problem of water anf flowage rights and find out just what he wants the town to Jo: The Back Bay Brook construction has not yet begun, however, some material is beginning to arrive and it is anticipated that the work will begin next week. Request for Capital Improvements replacement program by the various depart- ments was reviewed by the Town Planner and myself. We will be meeting with the CIC tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m to review the preliminary requests. Our CETA Title VI project has been approved. The program includes sidewalk replacement within the older sections of town. This will include 7300 linear. feet of sidewalk and 25,000 linear feet of stream maintenance. The pro- gram also includes cleaning of debris, pruning of trees, etc. This will come under the public works department and we will have the option of using the CETA personnel in other areas during inclement weather. No accidents have been reported at Rt. 106 and Forbes Blvd, lately. Mill and Cherry street traffic. survey has been completed and it is recom- mended that parking be eliminated on both sides of MiA l:Street. Kevin Boyce a seventeen year old youngster met with the Board last night to asked if he could purchase a safe that has been left in the Fairfield Optical building. Selectman first questioned him as to how he intended to go about removing the safe from the building, he stated that he thought it could be taken apart. However, Selectmen were concerned about personal in- jury and the town being Iiable,iwhere hears arminor:.n,�After further discus- sion the Selectman asked Mr. Boyce if he thought that his father would as- sum the responsibility of going into the building and removin g the safe, Mr. Boyce stated that he would speak with his father about this. It was decided that if the father would assume the responsibili.ty for property damage and liab- ili.ty for personal injury, to come and speak with the Town Manager and the safe could be his for $1.00. BOARD REPORTS - Selectman in giving a report on his Landfill Study Committee stated that he went to the No. Easton landfill site with 6nlemploye6 -from Mansfield's dump site to observe their operation. Selectman Colella states that Mansfield is 20 years behind the times. Also, that if we are lucky we will just about get 2,' to 3 more years out of our site. He states that his committee needs 2 more members. Selectman Caponigro made a motion that we increase the Landfill Study Committee to 5 members and have Selectman Colella come in with 2 new members. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 5 -0. Selectman Clemmey stated that the lending out of the Town Hall. facilities should be more specific, it was a mess when the Selectmen arrived tonight because of a function ':held here today. Selectman Clemmey states that more -3- BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the meeting October 19, 1977 Page 4 1 direction should be given to the people using the facilities. Permission should be cleared through the Town Manager first. Selectman Clemmey states that he would like the Town Manager to set up a set of guidelines for Jimmy Mei to follow as far as cost factor and a time schedule. Selectman Caponigro stated that on the second page of the insurance minutes he said "good faith" not "good face ". Selectman Caponigro stated that he wants a letter in writing from Camp, Dresser and McKee stating the reason for not extending the sewer line west of the pro- posed 1 -495. Selectman DeLong reminded Selectman Clemmey of the Capital Improvements meeting to be held tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. here at the Town Hall. Selectman DeLong discussed the salary of the perspective Town Engineer /Health Agent. It was stated that no rate has been established as yet and that a separate account will be set up, combining both jobs. Chairman Titus stated that at the next meeting of the Light Commissioners to be held on Monday October 24, department heads would be in to go over their budgets. Chairman Titus stated that he wanted the residents of Mill and Cherry streets notified to come in to the Selectmen's meeting on November 9, 1977 to discuss the pos'sib- i.lj,tybbfr „banning parking on both sides of Cherry Street. Selectman Cl &mmey made a motion that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss litigation that the Town could be involved in and police matters. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro. Voted 5 -0. Roll Call votes went as follows: DeLong -yes; Colella - yes; Titus - yes; Clemmey - yes; and Caponigro - yes. The Board would not come back into open session. Adjournment - 9:07 P.M. In Executive Session the first item discussed was the letter submitted by Mr. William Cahoon requesting a refund of overpayment of property tax. Because Mr. Cahoon is allegded to have been involved in a scheme to sell water meters for personal profit while an employee of the Town and because the matter is still under investigation it was determined that no action be taken at this time. Mr. Cahoon is still wanted for questioning and further investi- gation. The second topic of discussion was the matter of Last Best Offer relative to' the police contract agreement. This includes the years 1976 and 1977 since an agreement has not been reached after termination of the 1975 contract. The Board of Selectmen agreed unanimously on the Following: -4- f n BOARD OF SELECTMEN /LIGHT COMMISSIONERS Minutes of the Meeting October 19, 1977 Page 5 The following motion was made by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Clemmey. Voted 5 -0, 1976 - 7% increase 1977 - 612% increase Extra Paid Duties - $1.00 per hr. over present amount paid On on all other items such as hours of work; sick leave; longeveity; vacation; etc. And opted for a multi -year contract at least a (2) two year agreement. Selectman Clemmey moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Selectman DeLong. Voted 5 -0.