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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-2-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN April 21 1975 A G E N D A • Treasurer's Warrant • Minutes of the Previous Meeting • Correspondence • Clerk's Folder 7:45 p.m. -- Self Help, Incorporated • 8:30 p.m. -- Mr. Robert Giovanni (re Rock Concert) • 8:45 p.m. -- Great Woods Study Committee • Tovm Manager's Report CETA Gypsy Moth Transfer Request Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 29 1975 Present: Selectmen Titus, Colella, Caponigro, and DeLong. Meeting opened at 7 :30 p.m. Chairman Caponigro read the total of the weekly Treasurer's Warrant: $90,261.15. Selectman Titus moved that this be paid. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 4 -0. Selectman Titus moved to accept the minutes of March 26. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4 -0. From the Penetryn System, Inc., the interim report on the TV survey work and the sealing of the sewer lines. The Board discussed the re- port, and the Town Manager said that a copy of the report would be forwarded to the State after the lines near Wilson Place are done. From the Mansfield Conservation Commission, formal endorsement of the Tri -Town Regional Sewer District proposal. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Community Affairs, notice of meetings regarding Chapter 774 - Exclusionary Zoning Law. This will passed along to the Planning Director. From the Commonwealth)of Massachusetts, State Library, correspondence requesting names of communities celebrating anniversaries this year or in the near future. This will be referred to the Bicentennial Com- mittee. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Water Pollution Control, notice of another $295 million available for construction of treatment facili- ties in the state. This will be given out according to a priority list, and an application must be submitted by April 30, 1975, to be eligible. The Town,Manager commented that some of these funds might be available for the regional proposed plant. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, copy of Addendum #1 to the Mass. r Action Plan. From the Bristol County Selectmen's Association, notice of 191.4 -75 dues. From Joseph Lamarre of the Town Regional Sewer Study Committee, notice of his resignation. The Board discussed whether this would be a joint or Board appointment. The Town Manager said that this was set up by the 1973 Town Meeting, and that the original appointments were the Board of Selectmen's, and that he would check with Town Counsel to find out how the vacancy would be filled. From the Building Inspector, report on building construction and repairs for the month of March, 1975• From the Mansfield Recreation Commission, formal endorsement of the Tri- Town Regional Sewer District proposal. Copy of the Legislative Bulletin published by the Mass. League of Cities and Towns. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 29 1975 Page 2 From Storch Engineers, Boylston Street, Boston, letter regarding the Highway Safety Act of 1973, available funding programs. This was dis- cussed by the Board and the Torn Manager. Received from Joseph J. Day of Seekonk, letter commending the ambulance service. Renewals for the following taxi licenses were brought before the board. Albert J. Fasulo d/b/a/ Waterman's Taxi 3 cars Thomas E. Levesque d/b/a/ Ideal Taxi 1 ear Selectman Titus moved that these renewals be approved. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4 -0. Mr. Mazzaglia of Self Help, Inc., of Brockton, met with the Board to explain the change in the "community clusters ". He gave some background on the formation of Self Help, and explained the services offered to low income people. He explained that 2 representatives were needed from Mansfield now - one representative from -the Board, and one low- income resident. The election of the representative would be on June 5 (tenta- tively). Chairman Caponigro said that the Board would help set this up. Robert Giovino met with the Board to discuss having a folk concert or gettogether on the common on August 24, from 7 p.m. until 11 or 12. The Board and the Town Manager discussed this with Mr. Giovino and the two representatives of the folk group in which he played. The Board members suggested making this a part of the proposed block party during the evening before, and took this under advisement. At 8:30 p.m., the Great Moods Study Committee met with the Board of Select - ment to discuss Article 19 in the Warrant, which called for the purchase of 40 acres of land north of the proposed Route 495 extension, in the Tay- lor Hill area. The Study Committee reported that a firm price had been obtained in writing - $83,500. Also discussed was the amount of money coming back to the Torn in Self -Help funds from the Department of Natural Resources. The consensus of the Board was that it was in favor of acqui- ring this land for the Great Woods, but could not vote in favor of the article if this would increase the taxes. The Town Manager reported on CETA positions. He said that funds had been frozen for a week or two: -and that he would have a report next week. Mr. Hannon also reviewed the gypsy moth problem with the Board and dis- cussed proposal for spraying. After discussion of costs, Selectman Titus moved to approve a transfer request for $2,500 to spray only the nuisance areas near residences. Selectman Belong seconded this motion, and it was voted !4, -0 '; Selectman Colella was in favor of doing the whole area, but &Z Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 29 1975 ( Page 3 supported this approach to get the project going so residents could get some relief -this coming spring. The Town Manager brought before the Board a transfer request for Account #690, Insurance. He explained that this was related to payments to Work- men's Comp. After discussion, Selectman Titus moved that the $2,388.48 transfer request be approved by the Board and forwarded to the FinCom for action. This was seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted 4 -0. A second (elections and registrations)acoount transfer request was discussed. Reasons for the request were discussed, and Selectman DeLong moved to ap- prove this request and forward to the FinCom for action. Selectman Colella seconded this transfer request (in the amount of $350), and it was voted 4 -0. The Town Manager reported that bids would be taken for the aerial ladder truck on April 3. Other items reported on included the installation of the new pump on Well #2, the Fisher Richardson shed, 28 -day sewer sampling tests, receipt of another $24,000 from the EPA, tree removal, and preparation for the Town Meeting. Mr. Hannon read Whitman and Howards' letter of April 2 to the Board which recommended that the bid for the second portion of the water main construction to Dustin Well be, to the Kenefick Company. There was discussion, and the Chairman said that he would like to take this up in executive session. Selectman Titus reported that some trout may be available for Fulton Pond. He also reported on the project:initiated last week regarding former Select- men. He reported that in the last 50 years, there had been 49 selectmen, and 20 of the ex- selectmen were still living. Policy regarding reimbursement to the Board members for meeting expenses was discussed. Selectman DeLong stated that he thought the voucher requests should be submitted individually by each member attending. Also discussed was the present policy regarding the department heads exceeding their bud- gets. He thought that the Selectmen should be informed and give approval before any over - expenditures were made. The Chairman said that this will be reviewed with the Town ',Manager and a policy will be set. For discus- sion next week. A fee schedule for any license under the jurisdiction of the Board of Selectmen will be kept in the policy book. The Chairman also explained how the Board's secretary would keep track of the directives issued by the Board. Items, clarified - Church Street one -way enforcement directive, Library Trustee appointment. The appointments to be made to the Library Trustees, Bylaw Study Committee, and the Tom Sewer Study Committee will be put on the Agenda for the 16th. -3- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 29 1975 Page 4 Selectman Colella discussed a fee schedule for the sanitary landfill. Chairman Caponigro stated that Torun Counsel had ruled that this was the jurisdiction of the Board of Health. A letter will be written to the Board of Health to see if that committee has any plan to investigate this matter and make a proposal for such a fee schedule. Chairman Caponigro reported that the Hodges Brook study would be post- poned until May or June, as a similar project was underway in Belling- ham, and the results of that would be scrutinized. Regarding other brooks and streams in town in need of cleaning, Chairman Caponigro said that a priority list should be set. The Town Manager discussed the lack of funds for these projects at the present time. Also mentioned were drainage problems. The Town Engineer will be asked to look into the Tremont Street drainage problem. Selectman Colella will again head the subcommittee for small drainage problems. Chairman Caponigro also mentioned the possibility of getting together with the Planning Board regarding Hodges Brook. There will be a workshop on the above in two weeks. Selectman Titus moved to adjourn to executive session at 10:05 P.M. to discuss a matter of personalities and finances„in relation to the low bidder on the water main construction job. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, so voted. In executive session the Board discussed the Kene£ick Construction Company. Recommendations and the work that he had done in the Canoe River Arms sub- division, in reference to the report given by the Water Superintendent. Whereas Whitman and Howard have recommended accepting the low bid, the Board directed the Town Manager to have the job engineer strictly adhere to the specifications for the construction job. Motion to adjourn by Selectman Titus, Seconded by Selectman DeLong, all in favor. -4-