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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-16-1975Board of Selectmen A G E N D A January 16, 1975 Treasurer's Warrant (Note - Minutes not completed, will be ready in the morning Correspondence Clerk's Folder Proclamation - Jaycees Town Manager's Report Bus from Civil Defense Budget Workshop Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting .January 16, 1975 Meeting opened at 7:40 p.m. All Board members and the Town Manager were present. Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $212,001.87. Motion to approve by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted. From Mrs. Margot Jellinek, letter regarding electric rates and audit for the Electric Light Department. Selectman Caponigro commented that had Mrs. Jellinek been at the public hearing for the new rates, most of her questions would have been answered. Mr. Hannon commented that audit pro- posals were being submitted by the Arthur Young Company of Boston. There was discussion about the electric department audit, and Selectman Colella moved that there be an audit, going back for two years. This was seconded by Selectman Secher. Vote defeated 3-2, with Selectmen Levine, Caponigro, and Titus opposed. From Mr. Percy W. Burrows, letter of commendation to the Water Department and Superintendent Cahoon regarding a recent pipe break at his home. Letter from the Municipal Building Committee asking the Board to publicize the fact that they are looking for an associate member to work on possible restoration of the Fisher Richardson House. Selectman Caponigro stated that he had been at their meeting, and that he thought they were looking for some- one knowledgeable about construction and old buildings. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Utilities, no- tice of hearing on January,27, 1975, regarding issuing of bonds. Chief D'Afile met with the Board. He introduced the members of the Police Department who had recently ;finished the 12 -week training course at the Police Academy, Officers O'Neil and Mullen. Board members congratulated the men. Chief D'Afile said that two more men are attending now, and then the other two will attend. He also gave a report on recent robberies and the status of the cases, and reported that when offenders are tried and sen- tenced, there is no place for them to go, as detention centers for juveniles have been closed. Representative Phil Filosa was in the audience, and Board members asked that he join in the discussion and carry the message to the State House that Mansfield is concerned about the lack of facilities for detaining juveniles convicted of crimes. Chief D'Afile asked that the Board consider putting a 2 -hoer limit on parking for North Main Street. The Town Manager stated that the Town Engineer is now working on parking regulations for North Main Street. Also discussed was the Civil Service list. From Jeffery Roche, letter asking that his appointment be rescinded because of his workload increase at his company. Selectman Caponigro moved that this letter not be accepted, and that Mr. Roche be given a vote of confidence, and that this be tabled until members of the Board had a chance to talk to him. Seconded by Selectman Levine, sovoted. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting January 16, 1975 Page two From Franois Jones, letter that he will not be accepting his appointment to the Planning Board. Notice of the meeting to be held on January 20 for the Rumford River Sewer District, regional sewer alternatives. From the Conservation Commission, letter asking that the Board submit for the warrant an abticle regarding the Sweet property. Selectman Caponigro moved that this be submitted. Seconded by Selectman Secher. Voted 4 -0, with Selectman Levine abstaining from thevote. From Mr. George B. Flint 34 Mill Street, East Mansfield, regarding the placing of bounds on his property. This will be referred to Town Counsel for his opinion. From Town Counsel, opinion regarding:plarification of question of alcohol in a school buiking, in regard to the BicEntennial Ball next fall. Select- man Secher stated that alternative sites, such as Tennis 95 in the industrial park were being considered now. From the Great Woods Study Committee letter stating that notice has been re- ceived from the Department of Natural Resources that the conservation-recrea- tion proposal has been approved;that state monies would be transferred to the town treasury upon completion of the deed transactions. The Committee requested Town Counsel's assistance in drawing up deeds. Selectman Caponigro moved that Town Counsel be authorized to do so, seconded 'by Selectman Levine, so voted. From Mansfield Civil Defense Director Robert Button, notice that a bus was available through the State Civil Defense Agency. There was discussion, and a second letter was read, in which Mx Button stated he thought that if the Town were interested in this bus, that maybe it should be placed under C.D. After further discussion, the Board decided to ask" the Recreation Commission if they would be interested in this. Renewal for a weekday music machine license for the Honeydew Donut Shop on North Main Street. Motion to approve by Selectman Secher, Seconded by Select- man Levine, so voted. New license for Kenmore Service, 860 East Second Street, Boston, for dumping at the Mansfield landfill site. Selectman Levine moved that this be tabled and that a meeting be called with the Board of Health and DPW to decide on rules and regulations for the landfill. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted. The Town Manager reported on the 1974 Annual Report, the water level problem at Fulton Pond,and the up- coming meeting on regional sewer. For next week, Light Director James Hall will meet with the Board during the Light Commissioners' meeting. Mr. Hannon reported that the Project Board was underway - types of materials were being looked at. The Town Manegeralso reported on applications -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting January 16, 1975 Page three for "18 positions into the CETA office. Board members mentioned that they might want to revise the list of positions. Selectman Levine also stressed that the person accepting the position should realized that these are only temporary positions. Selectman Secher reported that the Board of Health would be having an Operation Medic meeting next week to review services available to the citizens of Mans- field. Mrs. Secher also said that there would be a general meeting on Sunday for the Bicentennial, at the Bicentennial Exchange. Selectman Coblla discussed the setting up of a fee system at the Mansfield landfill similar to the one in Foxboro. Selectman Secher suggested waiting until the joint meeting is set up between Selectmen, Board of Health, and DPW. Selectman Caponigro asked the Town Manager to get some rules and regu- lations of surrounding towns. Selectman Levine inquired if there were any further information on the spraying for gypsy moths. The Town Manager said that he has received some information, but must now meet with Paul Perodeau. This will be discussed again next week. Selectman Caponigro reported on the Town Hall Building Committee's activities, and on the Art and Restoration subcommittee,. Selectman Levine commented@WOvc recent'" editorials appearing in area papers. Chairman Titus read a proclamation naming January 19 - 25 as National Jaycee Week. Motion to adjourn to budget workshop session by Selectman Secher at 9:10 p.m. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted. -3-