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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-19-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN February 19, 1975 A G E N D A • Treasurer's Warrant • Minutes of the Previous Meeting • Correspondence • Clerk's Folder • 7:45 P.M. - Camp, Dresser, & McKee (Mr. Don Breda) regarding Sludge Dewatering *'Review of next CETA Position Priorities • Review of Articles for Town Meeting Consideration • Award of Water Main Constddetion Contract for Church Street and East Street • Budget Review • Town Manager's Report Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 19s 1975 i All Board Members and Town Manager present. Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $319,236.40 was approved on the motion of Selectman Levine and the'second of Selectman Caponigro. Selectman Levine moved that the minutes of the previous week's meeting be approved. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted. From the Director of the Mansfield Municipal Light Department to the Depart- ment of Public Works, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, estimate for the utilities relocation of West Street overpass for Route I -495• Work estimated to be in the amount of $48,000. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Utilities, notice of hearing on the petctionoof Bay State Gas Company. From the Mansfield Municipal Light Department, to the Department of Public Utilities, notice of withdrawal of the Street Lighting rate originally issued on January 79 1975• From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department <,of Public Health, notice of a hearing regarding control of air pollution. This will be forwarded to the Board of Health. From Representative Margaret Heckler, response regarding continuation of the federal revenue sharing program. From David M. Bartley, Speaker of the House of Representatives, correspondence regarding the Gun Law. Torn Clerk will request brochures on this. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Taxation and Corporations, request�.for reference on character of Mr. Kenneth McAusland. Selectman Levine moved that this be approved, seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted. From the Undas Bus Co., d.b.a. Interstate Coach, request to travel over a por- tion of the Towns roadways. Selectman Levine moved that this be approved sub- ject to payment of a $10 fee. Seconded by Selectman Caponigro, so voted. NOTE: There has been no charge for this request on the last five requests. From Town Counsel James T. Grady, copy of a decision of the Appeals Court. Mr. Don Breda of Camp, Dresser and McKee met with the Board to discuss a sludge dewatering study his company had recently completed. Chairman Titus explained the background of the situation, and Mr. Breda elaborated on his letter to the Board which explained the project. After discussion, the Board asked Mr. Breda to draft up an engineering proposal to be submitted to them. Mr. Breda also discussed regional sewage treatment. Selectman Caponigro moved that the Board of Selectmen go on record as being in favor of the regional sewer approach, and that copies of the vote be sent to the ;,other Torn Boards and committees in Mansfield. Selectman Secher seconded this motion, and it was so voted. -1- Board of Selectmen February 199 1975 Page 2 CETA ,, 1 position priorities were discussed. After discussion, Selectman Colella moved that the 4 positions be in the municipal government, and none in the School Department. Selectman Caponigro seconded this. Selectmen Becher and Levine voted ii opposition, and Chairman Titus suggested that the School Department be contacted in this regard. Selectman Levine moved that this be tabled until next week. Articles for the Town Meeting Warrant were reviewed. After some discussion, Selectman Becher moved that the Town Manager put together a list of the arti- cles in a suggested order for the Selectmen's review. Seconded by Selectman Levine, so voted. The Selectmen also discussed their recommendations on each article. (NOTE: A detailed report is being prepared on the Board's recommenda- tions of each of these articles.) The Contract for the laying of water mains on Church and East Streets to be connected to the Dustin Well was awarded to the R.J. Gabriel Company of Bridge- water, Mass., at the bid price of x$229,207.25 on the motion of Selectman Caponi - gro and second of Selectman Levine. Voted all in favor. The Town Manager asked the Board's consideration of a sewer connection permit for a 48 -house lot subdivision (Woodland Park) off South Main Street. Select- man Levine said that he could not consider voting on this at this time because of the hold -up at the State level in getting sewer connections approved. Selectman Caponigro moved that this be taken under advisement till next week. The Town Manager said that there would be a meeting Saturday meeting to go to North Kingston, Rhode Island, to look at a ladder truck similar to the type that Mansfield would need. This meeting would be with the Selectmen and FinCom. Selectman Becher showed the,proofs for the commemorative coin to be struck for the Bicentennial Celebration. Selectman Caponigro discussed the Conservation Commission's request for a mem- ber�,to be appointed constable. Selectman Caponigro moved that the Town of Mansfield go on record as being in favor of the Dever property being acquired by Norton; and that the Board send a letter to the legislative committee holding the hearing in this regard sup- porting that Norton would receive the land, and that approximately 25 acres of this would be for the proposed regional sewer treatment plant site. This was seconded by Selectman Becher. Voted 3 - 2, with Selectmen Colella and Levine opposed. Selectman Becher inquired if a certain bill concerning the Drop -In Center had been paid. CETA jobs were again discussed. Selectman Caponigro moved that 3 of thejobs be for town government, and one for the schools. Selectmen Becher and Levine stated that they would prefer to meet with the School Committee before trying to set the priorites. Chairman Titus passed the gavel to Selectman Colella and seconded themotion. After further discussion, the vote was taken, 3 - 29 with Selectmen Levine and Becher opposed. School Committeeman Richard Blandori said that he would like to see the two committees get together to discuss this. -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting February 19, 1975 Page 3 Selectman Levine asked that the policy for futurejob priority - setting be clari- field. Selectman Caponigro moved that the Board establish a policy that all these positions be handled directly through the Board of Selectmen from now on. There was further discussion, with Selectmen Levine and Secher reiterating that they wanted to discuss this with the School Committee. Selectman C4ponigro moved that the official policy of the Board of Selectmen regarding CETA positions be as follows: that the number of positions be determined by the Board. The Board would establish the job priorities, decide where they will be placed (based on need), as the people for these jobs become available. All appointments for the positions would be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen before the appointment is made. Selectman Colella seconded this motion, and it was voted 3 - 2, with Selectmen Levine and Secher opposed. Selectman Levine moved that the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen notify the Superintendent of Schools and the School Committee of this change in policy. Seconded by Selectman Secher. Defeated, Selectmen Colella, Caponigro, and Titus opposed. There was further discussion, and Selectman Caponigro moved to adjourn at 10:30 P.M. Motion seconded and voted all in favor. -3-