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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-30-1976BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A June 30, 1976 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of Previous Meeting Correspondence Clerk's Folder -Two day beer license - TriCounty Beagle Club • • 8:00 P.M. - Leon Grant re Class II License • 8:30 p.m. - Hearing - Karl Clemmey - application to store 6,000 gallons of gasoline at 390 West Street • 8:35 p.m. - Town Clerk Arthur Remillard to swear in new sergeants George Figueredo and Jesse Earls • - Town Manager Report • - Board Reports • - Adjournment r' Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting June 30, 1976 Present: Selectmen DeLong, Caponigro, Colella, Titus, and Clemmey; Town Manager Hannon. Meeting opened at 7:30 P.M. Selectman Titus presented the proceeds of the Golf Tournamenu to Lillian Dee and Lucy Delutis. Total amount col- lected was $800.50. Treasurer's Warrant: $199,518.26 - Motion to approve by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5-0. Minutes of the June 23 meeting - Motion to approve by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5-0. Contracts from Bristol County Home Care. Town Manager Hannon noted that the contracts stipulated that 15 hours service was the weekly limit on this. No action taken on contracts. Weekly treasurer's warrant dated July 6, for legal advancements such as vacation pay, school salaries, and debt and interest payments due. Select- man Caponigro moved to pay this warrant. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted 5 -0. Nevis release from the Department of Commerce and Development regarding Mansfield's adoption of the sister Mansfields in the United States. Letter from the Mass. DPW regarding temporary hookup of the burglar alarm from the Route 95 Tourist Information Center to Mansfield Police Depart- ment. This will be a temporary measure until the connection can be made to the State Police Barracks. The Town Manager said that he did not see anything wrong with this arrangement if it were temporary, and the calls could be relayed by phone. Letter received from Brian and Diane Duarte regarding purchase of tax title land in the Norton Grove area on Barberry Road. There was discussion of the procedure for purchasing tax title land. Memo from Water Superintendent Cahoon regarding the installation of a blow - off valve at the end of Mr. Goulet's service on Fruit Street. Communication received from Civil Defense about the protection of histori- cal sites. Letter from the City of Mansfield, Missouri, on the occasion of being one of the sister Mansfields adopted by the Town of Mansfield, Mass. Letter of resignation received from Benoni Latham of the Planning Board, effective July I. Selectman Clemmey commented that Mr. Latham has served the Planning Board for many years, and should be commended for his work. ( A letter of thanks will be sent to Mr. Latham. The Board reviewed the traffic regulations for West Church Street. Park- ing is allowed on the southerly side to the bridge. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting June 30, 1976 Page 2 Notice of SRPEDD meeting to be held on July 6 in Taunton. Letter from Gerald Groom stating that he could not accept the position to represent Mansfield and Easton on the Self Help Board of Directors, as he had also ran for election as the limited income representative and won that position. Mr. Groom recommended Mrs. Jean Kent for the post. Letter from Jean Kent of North Easton, asking that she be considered for the above - mentioned post. After discussion, Selectman Caponigro moved that Jean Kent of North Easton be appointed the joint representative for Mansfield to Self Help. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Notice of July 8 meeting at the Norton Town Hall to discuss the lagoon with the Norton Selectmen and Norton Sewer Study Committee. Letter received from the State Energy Policy Office regarding adult education courses this fall for home energy improvement techniques. From Catalano's, Inc., request to set hearing date for transfer of the liquor license and business to Mr. Robert L. Brown of Norwood. Hearing date set for July 14 at 8:15 p.m. Application for a 2-day beer and wine license for the Tri- County beagle club for July 10 and 11. Motion to approve by Selectman Caponigro. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Leon Grant met with the Board to discuss the stipulations of his Class 2 Auto repair license for 69 Creeden Street. Selectman DeLong questioned why the fence had not been erected and also questioned the unregistered cars on the property stored outside the building. Mr. Grant stated that the cost of putting up the fence was more than he had originally expected, but that he still intended to do so. Chairman Colella, abuttor to the business, said that he had no problems with the business, that he hardly knew it was there. Mr. Grant said that he thoughthe would come under the old zoning, as he had filed a Form A plan in 1973• Selectman Caponigro said that when Mr. Grant had originally applied for the license, there had been some concern expressed by the neighbors, and asked Mr. Grant if he intended to put the fence up. Mr. Grant replied that he did. Select- man DeLong pointed out that pursuant to a meeting between Mr. Grant and the Board last November, the fence was to have been erected by last spring. After further discussion, Selectman DeLong moved that Leon Grant's Class 2 license be revoked, effective July 14, 1976. He commented that it was clear that the fence should have been erected, and that he did not think the stipulation regarding the storage of automobiles had been complied with. Selectman Caponigro questioned if the fence was erected by July 14, would the license still be revoked according to the motion. Selectman DeLong said yes,it woul:d be revoked whether the fence was up or not. Selectman Caponigro said that he would second the motion to "bring the situation to a head ". Selectman Clemmey asked Mr. DeLong if he would amend the motion to include " that if there were a resolution of the pro- blem by the 14th, the license would remain in effect, and if not, then it would be revoked." Selectman DeLong said that he could not amend the motion -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting June 30, 1976 Page 3 as suggested, because he felt that the Board of Selectmen should not be placed in the position of having to force compliance with stipula- tions on licenses. If the license holder does not comply with the stipulations, then the license should be revoked. Vote: In favor of the motion to revoke the license effective July 14: Selectmen DeLong and Caponigro. Opposed: Selectmen Clemmey and Colella. Selectman Titus said that he would not cast a vote, as he had not voted on the issuance of the license. Deadlock vote 2 -2 -0. Mr. and Mrs. Brian Duarte spoke with the Board concerning the letter they had submitted.•to the Board earlier in the meeting. The Town Manager explained the procedure to them for submitting the article for the land for a special or annual town meeting. Mr. Hannon will get further background information on this. At 8:30 there was a hearing on Karl Clemmey's application for 6,000 gallons underground storage of gasoline at 390 West Street. No oppo- sition was registered. Mr. Karl Clemmey said that this was for addi- tional storage, and that the Fire Chief had inspected the tank and approved it. The hearing was closed. Selectman Caponigro moved to grant the permit as applied for. Seconded;Selectman Titus, and voted 4 -0, with Selectman David Clemmey abstaining from the vote. At 8:30 Police Chief N. Lawrence D'Afile introduced the two patrolmen who were to be sworn in as sergeants: George Figueredo and Jesse Earls. Town Clerk Arthur Remillard administered the oath of office to the two men, and then the two new sergeants were congratulated by the chief, Board members, and the Town Manager. The meeting was recessed for re- freshments. Meeting reconvened at 9:05• The Town Manager discussed the 1937 Sea- graves pumper at the Fire Station, and asked that the Board consider making this item surplus to be auctioned off. There was discussion, and Selectmen decided to view the equipment before making a decision. Transfer requests: Sealer of Weights and Measures: $50. Selectman DeLong moved that this be approved and forwarded to the FinCom. Se- conded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted 4 -0 (Selectman Titus not pre- sent). Group Insurance: $27.37 Selectman DeLong moved that this be approved and forwarded to the FinCom. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted 4 -0 (Selectman Titus not present). Sludge Dewatering: $2,300 Selectman DeLong moved that this transfer be approved. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted 4 -0 (Select- man Titus not present). Other items reported on by the Town Manager: applications for the assist - and operator at the sewage treatment plant; personnel in the water divi- sion; the MMEAM convention coming up in October; MMWEC proposals for participation in nuclear entitlements; fire department roof job; bids for -3- Board of Selectmen ( Minutes of the Meeting June 30, 1976 Page 4 the Kingman Pond outlet control; and beautification projects. Selectman DeLong reported that he had visited the Mansfield Arcade, 311 North Main Street, and had found the premises dirty, and had received reports that the neighbors were still bothered by the noise. He said there were only 2 young people in the building when he was there, and he assumed that one was the son of the owner. He said that he had been told that the owner was on a 6 -week vacation. He moved that a letter be sent to the owner asking him to meet with the Board on July 14 to discuss why the license shoulld not be revoked. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted 4 -0 (Selectman Titus not present). Letter of resignation received from Caroline Bregnard fromlthe Council on Aging. The Clerk read the names of those who have applied for the Council on Aging: Dr. Kenneth Torman, Gertrude Hofeman, John Krauth, Harry Nord - berg, and Delores Benson. Selectman DeLong moved to appoint Delores Benson to the Council on Aging to fill the unexpired term of Caroline Bregnard. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 4 -0. (Selectman Titus not present). Selectman Colella discussed the following: the North Main Street drain- age problem at Liberty Street and cleaning of Robinson Brook. There being no further business, Selectman Caponigro moved to adjourn at 9:37 p.m. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted 4 -0. -4-