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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 12-29-1976BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A December 29, 1976 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Meeting Clerk's Folder Renewals - Darios's, Live Entertainment, Weekdays and Weekday Music Machine Lickety Split - Common Victualler • 8:00 p.m. - Community Development Hearing t Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 29, 1976 Present: Selectmen DeLong, Caponigro, Colella, Clemmey, and Titus; Town Manager Dennis Hannon Meeting opened at 7:40 p.m. Selectman DeLong moved that._the. WArrant be approved in the amount of * $315,507.86 - Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 5 -0. Correspondence; From Father Rankin, saying that he did not wish to be reappointed to the Council on Aging. From James T. Grady, that he would not seek reelection as the Town Moderator next year. From Chairman of Library Trustees, requesting that the present members of that board be reappointed. Robert Greenawalt, 396 Branch Street, met with the Board to discuss a drainage problem near his property. He said that a 50' right- of -tvay for Stanley York's property abutted his property, and that when some houses were built, a drainage problem was created. There was discus- sion of whether this was a private matter or if the problem was caused by the Town. Selectman Caponigro will look at the problem before sug- gesting any action. Other correspondence, from the Town of Seekonk, notice that it was with- drawing its vote for the Regional Transit Authority. Letter from prospective buyer of Twin Oaks Village (from their attorney) asking if a letter of credit from the bank, rather than a cash deposit of 3 months' estimated electric bill (about $15,000 - 20,000) would be agreeable to the Board for a security deposit. After discussion, Select- man Clemmey moved that regarding Twin Oaks Village, a letter of credit from a bank be sufficient as a security deposit, rather than the actual * cash. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. The second public hearing for the Community Development application was held at 8 p.m. The Town Manager outlined some of the proposed improve- ments: Improved traffic control devices, sidewalk replacement and repair, store front renovation, permanent drop -in center, tree - planting and land- scaping, municipal parking lot improvments, repair vandalism and improve the North and South Commons, etc. The Chairman asked if there were any questions -'from the audience. There were none. The hearing was closed. A letter was read from Clarence Dacy regarding the condition of the old grain mill downtown. This will be referred to the Building Inspector and Fire Department. Selectman Clemmey moved that a live entertainment license be renewed for Dario's (off Plain Street in the country). Seconded by Selectman DeLong, * and voted 4 -0, with Selectman Titus abstaining. -1- (*- Motions passed) Board of Selectmen - Minutes of the Meeting December 29, 1976 Page 2 Selectman Clemmey moved to approve a Common victualler renewal for Lickety Split Ice Cream Parlor on North Main Street. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, * voted 5 -0. Weekday music machine application renewal for Dario's. Motion to approve by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0, with * Selectman Titus abstaining. Selectman Colella announced that the negotiations for the Clerks' Employ- ment Contract were complete, and that a 2 year settlement, with raises of 64% for both years had been reached. Selectman Titus moved to ratify the * contract. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. Town Manager Hannon asked to meet with the Board in Executive Session to discuss a matter of labor negotiations. Selectman Titus moved to go into Executive Session for the the purpose of discussing negotiations. Roll call vote: Selectman DeLong - yes; Selectman Caponigro - yes; Selectman Colella - yes; Selectman Clemmey - yes; and Selectman Titus - Yes. It was noted that the Board would return to open session. (Board went into Executive Session at 8 :18 p.m.) (Note- Executive Minutes will be prepared separately) The Board returned to Open Session at'.10:10 p.m. Selectman DeLong moved to appoint Richard Bellavance Acting Fire Chief as of January 1, 1977, during the interim between the present Chief's retire- ment and the appointment of a new chief by the Town Manager after the Civil Service examination, and.•that "the salary for the Acting Chief be $19,000. * Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, voted 4 -0, Selectman Clemmey abstaining: Appointments AIRPORT COMMISSION * Ronald C. Langille, 325 So. Main Street, 1980 (Titus- DeLong, 5 -0) * Walter Main, 59 Union Street, 1980 (Caponigro- Clemmey, 5 -0) BOARD OF ASSESSORS * Peter P. Saunders, 31 Rumford Ave., (DeLong- Titus, 5 -0) 1980 BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS Motion by Selectman Clemmey to appoint Americo Day. Selectman Titus noted that Mr. Day had told him that he would not accept the position. Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion. After discussion, the motion and second were withdrawn. * William Palanza 339 Pratt Street 1982 , , (DeLong-Titus, 5 -0) -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 29, 1976 Page 3 BUILDING AND HOUSING CODE COMMITTEE No appointments made BOARD OF APPEALS * Stephen Conroy, 9 Atwood Street, 1980 (Titus - Caponigro, 5 -0) * Conley Eagan, 311 Elm Street, 1980 (Caponigro- Titus, 5 -0) * William Palanza, 339 Pratt Street, 1979 - Associate (Clemmey- Titus,5 -0) * Harold Collins, 1149 west Street, 1980 - Associate (Titus- Caponigro,5 -0) COMMISSION * Stuart W. Sweet, 1805 West Street 1981 (Clemmey - Caponigro, 5 -0) * David Devnew, 97 East Street, 1981 (DeLong- Caponigro, 5 -0) COUNCIL ON AGING * Marie Connor, 17 Cottage Street, 1980 (Titus - Caponigro, 5 -0) * Edwedge McCauseland, 150 Rumford Avenue, 1980 (DeLong- Titus, 5 -0) FINANCE COMMITTEE * Michael J. Murphy, 65 Old Farm Road, 1980 (DeLong-Clemmey, 5 -0) Regarding the second vacancy, Selectman Titus moved to appoint Patricia Manget. No second. Selectman DeLong moved to readvertise the position, and close the list to further applications on January 27, and make the appointment * on February 1. Seconded by Selectman Clemmey, voted 5 -0. BOARD OF HEALTH * Delores M. Benson, 38 Pleasant Street, 1980 (DeLong- Caponigro, 5 -0) * Sandra Holske, 140 Old Elm Street, 1980 (Clemmey - Caponigro, 5 -0) Selectman Caponigro moved to reappoint Richard Secher to the Board of Health. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, motion defeated, 3 -2, with Selectmen Clemmey, Colella_ and Titus opposed.___ * PauletteAnnShaw, 378tCentraltstreet,(Clemmey-Titus, (Clemmey- DeLo * -Francis Jones, (Clemmey-DeLong, 5 -0) � INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENP FINANCING AUTHORITY * Peter P. Saunders, 31 Rumford Ave. 1982 (DeLong- Titus, 5 -0) * Raymond Hayes, 41 Morrow St., 1982 (Caponigro- DeLong, 5 -0) -3- Board of Selectmen ( Minutes of the Meeting December 29, 1976 Page 4 ( LIBRARY TRUSTEES * Marie E. WiLlis, 17 Fruit Stret, 1980 (Titus - Clemmey, 5 -0) * Cynthia Seifert, West Street, 1980 (Clemmey- Titus, 5 -0) MUNICIPAL BUILDING COMMITTEE * Appointed as a full voting member: Alfred H. Slaney, 140 Oak Street, 1982 (Titus - Clemmey, 5 -0) RECREATION COMMISSION * Louis Cinelli, 195 Union Street, 1980 (Titus - Clemmey, 5 -0) * Ralph Sarre, 35 Hope Street, 1980 (Clemmey- Titus, 5 -0) REGISTRARS OF VOTERS * Annette L. Shaw, 70 Mill Street, 1980 (Clemmey - Caponigro, 5 -0) WORLD WAR II SCHOLARSHIP FUND COMMITTEE * Carl J. DePrizio, N.D., 43 North Main Street, 1982 (Titus- Clemmey,5 -0) CONSTABLES Special Constable to Maple Park - Joseph R. Lambos, 11 Bristol * Street, 1978, (Titus - Caponigro, 5 -0) Special Constable to Conservation Land - Charles A.M. Meszoely, * 158 So. Main Street, 1978, (Caponigro- Titus, 5 -0) (regular constables) * N. Lawrence D'Afile, One Bonney Lane, 1978 (Titus - Caponigro, 5 -0) * Richard S. Blandori, 10 Pratt Street, 1978 (Titus - Clemmey, 5 -0) * Bertram M. Cook, 28 So. Walnut Street, 1978 (Caponigro - Titus, 5 -0) * Jocelyn Rosado, 455 Williams Street, 1978 (DeLong- Titus, 5 -0) * Patricia C. Grant, One Grant Circle 19:78 ( Caponigrb- Clemmey, 5 -0) * Leon C. Grant, One Grant Circle, 1978 (Clemmey- Caponigro, 5 -0) * W. George Cruser, 303 Pratt Street, 1978 (Caponigro- Titus, 5 -0) * * * The Town Manager discussed the park at Fulton Pond with the Board of Select- men. Meeting adjourned at 10:52 p.m. -4- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 29, 1976 Executive Session The Board of Selectmen discussed with the Deputy Fire Chief, Richard Bellavance, and the Town Manager the current status of the town's ne- gotiations with the fire department personnel. The Town Manager item- ized several concerns voiced by union members for which they wanted contract revisions. Negotiation alternatives were discussed for over - tiem, special details, work examinations, and wages. Also discussed was the status of personnel during the transition with the Acting Chief. Also, the Town Manager and the Board considered a wage step for the Acting Chief position. The Board returned to Open Session at 10:10 pm. (see continuation of meeting on Page 2.)