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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-13-1976BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A May 13, 1976 o 7:30 p.m. Call to Order Minutes of the Previous Meetings Treasurer's Warrant Correspondence Town Clerk's Folder: license renewal for Sunday jukebox, TV, & radio for Dagg's Lounge o 8:00 p.m. Proclamation - operation Friendship Week o 8:15 p.m. Housing Authority i o 8:30 p.m. IDC.and Downtown Development Committee re Fairfield Optical Property o Board Reports- 0 Town Manager's Report Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting May 13, 1976 Present: Selectmen DeLong, Caponigro, Colella, Clemmey, and Titus; Town Manager Dennis Hannon Meeting opened at 7:35 p.m. Treasurer's Warrant: $77,868.17 Motion to approve by Selectman Titus; seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Minutes of May 5 - On page 4, 2nd paragraph from the bottom, the motion was made by Selectman DeLong, not Selectman Titus. Selectman DeLong moved to accept the April 28 minutes with the correction. The motion was seconded by Selectman Titus, and voted 5 -0. The Clerk of the Board read a proclamation for Operation Friendship Week, May 16 -22. Mrs. Joan Wood and Mrs. Ted Casher introduced several of the young people who would be going abroad this summer through the Operation Friendship program. Selectman DeLong moved that the minutes of April 28 (VFW hearing)be ac- cepted as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, and voted 5 -0. Selectman DeLong moved that the minutes of the May 4 joint meeting with the Board of Health be approved as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Memo from the Local Growth Policy Committee requesting that David Clemmey be appointed an�at -large representative on the Committee. Selectman Titus moved that this be done. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted 4 -0, with Selectman Clemmey abstaining. Request received from the Conservation Commission that the Board of Select- men meet with the Commission before any appointment is made. There was discussion by the Board, with Selectman Caponigro stating that the Board of Selectmen was the appointing authority, and did not have to consult with the Boards and Committees on appointments. Selectman DeLong moved that in the future, prior to any Conservation Commission appointments, the Board of Selectmen consult or meet with them. Further discussion; no second to the motion. A report was read on the performance of the sewage treatment plant. The Town Manager said that the dewatering equipment had improved the processing at the plant, and our engineers would now request EPA for final payment of a grant of $115,000 being held up. Letter from the League of Women Voters regarding the closing of Park Row for the Parade of Non - Polluting Vehicles for the Conservation Fair on May 15. Motion to approve the closing of Park Row on May 15 starting at 11 a.m, by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted 5 -0. Letter from the Mansfield Jaycees thanking the Chairman of the Board for his help in the Cleanup Project. Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting Page 2 May 13, 1976 The Town of Mansfield's representation to Self Help was discussed. The Chaimman reported that he had spoken to Elaine Trench and she would not be able to devote the time at this point. It was noted that last year's representative would be submitting a letter of request to::the Board to be considered for reappointment. Notice of the May 20 Bristol County Selectmen's Association meeting in Dartmouth- Members William DeBaggis and Clifford Pearl and Executive Director Joanne Colella of the Housing Authority met with the Board to discuss alternatives for traffic safety on Pratt Street near the entrance to Bicentennial Court. After discussion on widening the street to allow for a left -hand turn lane and taking down trees obstructing view, Selectman Titus moved that the Town Manager be instructed to proceed with improvements to that particular inter- section, starting on Monday. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted 5 -0. The Board will meet on Monday, May 24, with the I.D.C. and the Downtown Development Committee to discuss the Fairfield Optical property being offered for sale. Letter from Senator McCarthy with legislation being proposed for the South- eastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District. While discussing SRPEDD, Mrs. Delores Benson, the Selectmen's representative to that body, told the Board that a bylaw change would require her to be named as the Selectmen's designee in order to have a vote. Board members agreed to this. Mrs. Benson will represent the Town's position at a meeting on May 14 in Taunton regarding the construction of Route 495. Application for a license renewal for a TV, radio and juk §box at Daggs Lounge 304 North Main Street, for Sundays. Selectman Clemmey moved that the License be approved. Seconded by Selectman Titus, votdd 4 -0, with Selectman Caponigro not present at the vote. The Town Manager reviewed his status report submitted to the Board on major projects and programs. From the Jaycees, request to conduct a Flea Market at the Highway garage on Sunday, May 16, to dispose of some of the salvageable items from the cleanup day drive. Selectman Clemmey moved that permission be granted. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 4 -0, with Selectman Caponigro not present for vote. The Town Manager reported that three patrolmen had passed the examination for Sergeant: Officers Earls, Figuerdo, and Miller. There is one vacant slot. Mr. Hannon reported on the radar use on Pratt Street near Dimonte's store, l and also on other town roads. The Town Manager discussed the upcoming sale of tax title land at an auction to be held on May 27. He pointed out to the Board a piece of land abutting the Jbhn Berry School on Balcom Street. Further discussion, then Selectman -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting May 13, 1976 Page 3 Clemmey moved that Parcel #78, land Of Besse, not be included in the land to be sold. Selectman DeLong seconded the motion, and it was voted 4 -0, with Selectman Caponigro not present for this vote. The road sealing program of the Mansfield D.P.W. was discussed. The Town Manager discussed with the Board the town's well exploration pro- gram. Karl Clemmey discussed with the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen rezoning for his property on Route 106 near the Easton town line. Also discussed was extending water to the property. Karl Clemmey asked about inserting this article for a special town meeting, since it had been defeated at the recent annual town meeting. Board members told Mr. Clemmey to submit a pro- posal to the Board. other items discussed: the artesian well to be sunk at the bathhouse site at Maple Park; the various beautification projects; secretarial services for the Council on Aging offered by Mrs. Delores Benson; a meeting with C.C. & F. to be set up to discuss the traffic hazards at the intersections of Forbes Boulevard with Route 106 and West Street. The Town Manager said that he had spoken to the Police Department about re- ports of accidents at these intersections of Forbes Boulevard and that the reports will be readied for a meeting to be held with C.C.& F. Selectman DeLong questioned about the assessors having problems collecting the taxes assessed for dealers' plates. The Town Manager said that as he understood it, all the dealers were assessed, and there was one who refuses to pay the tax. The chairman discussed control of covering loads of the trucks carrying re- fuse loads to the landfill site. Also discussed was whether the entrance to the landfill should be moved to the Ware Street side. The Chairman also discussed gypsy moth control. The Town Manager said that there would not be money available for a transfer for this. There being no further business, Selectman Titus moved to adjourn at 10:10 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, and voted 4 -0, Selectman Caponigro not present for the vote. -3-