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Home My WebLink AboutBOS MINUTES 4-9-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A April 99 1975 (Meeting posted for 5:30 p.m.;!at the regular meeting room in the Town Hall) ♦ Treasurer's Warrant r= Minates of the Previous Meeting ♦ Correspondence ♦ Clerk's Folder ♦ 6 :00 p.m. - Steve Conroy regarding Bicentennial ♦ 6:15 P.M. - Mr. Joseph Donovan regarding water connection ♦ Town Manager's Report • Appointment to the Town Regional Sewer Study Committee ♦ Board Review Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 9, 1975 Meeting posted for ` g P 5:30 p.m, at Town Hall because of the second ses- sion of the Annual Town Meeting. Present: All Board members, Town Manager Hannon. The Treasurer's warrant was read in the amount of $215,538-99. select- man Titus moved to approve this for payment. This was seconded by Selectman Colella, and so voted. Selectman DeLong requested that bid items be so identified on the voucher for payment. Town Manager will send a memo to all departments. Also, Mr. DeLong asked that the specifications for all bids be avail- able for inspection. Mr. Hannon explained that the specifications are available in the Town Manager's office on any bid item. Selectman Titus moved that the minutes of the April 2 meeting be accepted. Seconded by Selectman Delong, so voted. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Water Pollution Con- trol, permission for another 35,000 gallons per day for the total of 509000 g.p.d. sewage allowed into the town sewerage system, for the Codex Corporation.' - The Town'Manager and the•Boasd discussed infiltration and the sludge problem at the treatment plant. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Health, public water supply site approval? -for test well site #32 -749 located approximately 1,300 feet south of the sate spring well and 650 feet west of the Canoe River., Mr. Hannon told the Board that a prolonged ,pumping test will harre to be done on this site. The aerial ladder truck bid was discussed. One bid received in the amount of $121,562.00 total. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Public Works, cor- respondence regarding Chapter 90 funds. Notice of conference on Human Needs to be held on May 81 1975, from 3 - 9:30p.m. at the Attleboro High School. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Natural Resources, Order of Superseding Conditions for Robert Chavaree, File #211 -16 (re- garding Wetlands Hearing). Census update newsletter from the Secretary of State Paul Guzzi received. The Town Manager said that the Town had written to the State in January to see if the Town's census would be acceptable under the new requirements and that we were waiting for an answer to that. Correspondence received from the US Department of Housing and Urban De- velopment. ( From the Mass. Selectmen's Association, the April 3 newsletter. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 9, 1975 Page 2 Letter from the Mass. Bicentennial Commission, regarding funding of bicentennial community grant program, round III. iThis will be for- warded to the Mansfield Bicentennial Committee. Regarding the Bi- centennial,' Selectman Titus suggested putting together a drat, for the Bicentennial for next week's meeting. From the Building Inspector to the Board of Health, copy of his activity report relating to that Board. Letter of resignation received from David E. Grant of the Planning Board. Selectman Titus asked if the other Board members would hold off the acceptance of this letter so that Mr. Grant might be asked if he would reconsider this. Also received, letter of resignation from William J. Strom fxo m the Council on Aging. Selectman Levine moved that a letter of apprecia- tion and thanks be sent to Mr. Strom. This was seconded by Select- man DeLong, so voted: The following applications were received for boards and committees: Marion D. Horton, interested only in Library Board; Clarence H. Morse, " primarily Library Board; David R. Clemmey, " any board or committee, primarily in. Town Regional Sewer Study Committees Gerry Harpin, " any board or committee. From Whitman and Howard engineers, summary of the bids -received for the South Main Water Service Connections, received on March 26, 1975. No recommendation will be made for award until the low bidder has been investigated as to experience and background. From the FBI Academyy US Department of Justice, acceptance of Sergeant Robert K. Tones at the FBI Academy from July 13 to September 25, 1975. Chairman Capoingro said that the Police Chief would be in next week as the Department Head. Selectman Colella asked that the Torn Manager check on the list for the police. The following applications for renewal for the licenses were approved: Leonard M. Houde, 11 Sharmiut Avenue, Sworn Weigher Douglas L. Titus, 400 Maple Street, Auctioneer (Selectman Titus abstained from this vote) -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 9r 1975 Page 3 Tri- County Beagle Club, Off School St., 2 -day beer license for April 19 -20. David White, 17 Walnut Street, Taunton, Sworn Weigher (Slane) Walter E. Laurence, 21 Chilson Avenue, Auctioneer Karl D. Clemmey, 390 West Street, Auctioneer (license issued in individual's name rather than business name) Arthur Terenzi, 81 Chilson Avenue, Auctioneer Also before the Board was an application for a retail package good store license for The Connor Store, Inc., 660 East Street, Mansfield, with the Manager listed as Edward M. Stivaletta, 7. Ridley Road, Dedham. The Board had several questions about the way the application was made out, and these were noted to be followed up by the Town Clerk's office. Hearing date for this was set for May 7 at 8:30 p.m. Attorney Joseph Donovan of East Street in Foxboro met with the Board as Water Commissioners to discuss finding out the feasibility and costs of connecting a house service just over the line into Foxboro to the Mansfield water line. Mr. Donovan stated that he was about 400 feet from the Foxboro water line,and only about 100 feet from the Mansfield main. He stated that he would get the same information from the Foxboro Board. The Town Manager and Board members discussed details and looked at a sketch of the area. Mr. Hannon will look into this. Other renewals approved for licenses weve: -s+ Marciano -Shaw Sporting Goods Store, 307 North Main Street, for Sale of Ammunition. Paul F. Boyden, 126 High Street, Auctioneer. Almont Bracey, 350 Mill Street, Junk Collector (restriction: no junk to be stored in Mansfield) Mr. Steve Conroy, who had been put on the agenda for this week was un- able to attend, but will be here next week. The Town Manager asked the Board to approve a transfer of $92.16 for the Town Manager's Secretary Salary account. Selectman DeLong move that this be approved and sent to the FinCom. Selectman Levine seconded this, and it was so voted. The project estimate from United Engineers was discussed by the Board and the Town Manager. Mr. Hannon reported that he had negotiated the -3- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 99 1975 (" Page 4 original estimate from $23,820 to $21,875 and recommended that this amount be paid. There was a discussion of the scope of the work done, what had been requested as "extras ", and the letter agreement. Select- man Levine moved that the Town Manager's recommendation be followed, and the $21,875 be paid. Selectman DeLong seconded this. Selectman Titus voted in opposition, stating that he did not think the engineers should have proceeded with the extra work without Board approval. Selectman Colella agreed with this. Chairman Caponigro voted in favor of. paying the $21,875, malting the vote 3 - 2 in favor. In this regard, Selectman Levine moved that the Town Manager be directed on any future letter agreements with engineering or professional firms to get in smiting details of what we will receive in regard to services more specifically spelled out. Selectman Colella seconded this motion, and it was voted 4 - 1 in favor, with Selectman Titus opposed. The appointment for the Town Regional Sewer Study Committee will be made on April 16. Chairman Caponigro asked the Board to consider issuing a one -day flea market license to be under the direction of the Airport Commission for the day of the Air Show at the Municipal Airport, May 11. Selectman Titus moved that this be approved, .;seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. Selectman Titus moved, and Selectman DeLong seconded that the fee be waived, voted 5 -0. Selectman Colella invdted the Board on behalf of the Recreation Commission to the dedication of the softball field lights next Tuesday at 7:45 p.m. He commended Light Director Jim Hall for the job. At 6 :50 p.m., Selectman DeLong moved to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman Levine, and the meeting was adjourned. -4-