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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-23-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A April 23. 1975 • Treasurer's Warrant • Minutes of the Previous meeting • Correspondence • Clerk's Folder • 7:45 P.M. - Public Hearing on Community Development Application • 8:15 p.m. - Department Head -- Chief D'Afile • 9:00 p.m. - Mr. Leon Grant regarding Class II garage license for Ware Street • Town Manager's Report Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 23, 1975 ( Present: Selectmen Colella, DeLong, Levine, and Chairman Caponigro. Selectman Titus joined the meeting in progress. The Chaixjman read the total of the weekly warrant: X306,661.12. There was a discussion of a voucher ( #4958) for the DPW Division, and Select- man Levine moved that the warrant be approved. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 4 -0. Selectman Levine moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be ap- proved. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 4 -0. In the Clerk's folder, application for renewal of an autioneer's license for Mr. Danny Connors, 97 Otis Street, Motion to approve by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 4 -0. There was a discussion of the fee for the above license, and also for other types of licenses. Selectman Levine questioned whether some of the fees should be revised. A workshop on this will be held. Letter to the Board of Selectmen as Water Commissioners, from Mr. Joseph Donovan, Jr., 223 East Street, Foxboro, regarding the water main on Franklin Street at the Foxboro - Mansfield tornline. Letter to the Torn Manager from the Chairman of the Mansfield Housing Authority, requesting a summer employee under the CETA or the Neighbor- hood Youth Corps Programs. Mr. Hannon said that there had been no further word on positions. Letter received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission. From the Planning Board, notice of a public hearing to be held on April 30, 1975, at 8 p.m. for a subdivision off Park Street owned by Gene Ceccarelli. Memorandum from Senator Joseph F. Timilty regarding Zoning Act revision, House Bill 5600. From SRPEDD, notice of Transit Task Force Meeting. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Community Affairs, letter regarding Capital Programming Training seminars. Letter from the Chairman of the Recreation Commission expressing appre- ciation to the Town Manager, the Board, and Light Director Hall for the installation of the softball field lights. From an engineering firm, asking that they be considered for the work should the regional sewer district be formed. Selectman Levine suggested that this be filed with other ::engineering consultant firms for future reference. At 7:45 p.m., the Chairman opened the Community Development Application Hearing. The Clerk of the Board read the notice as it appeared in the paper. The Chairman explained that town meeting action would be required on this, but that the "groundwork" could be done in preparation of this. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 23, 1975 Page 2 Mr. David May, South Main Street, Chairman of the Housing Authority, discussed the Housing for the Elderly project and the facilities being applied for under this application. The Town Manager reviewed other items applied for: expansion of Memorial Park, protection of the water- sheds, water main extension, tree planting, sidewalk extension and re- pair, rebuilding certain sewer lines, and a study of the downtown econo- mic potential. Mr. Hannon said that of the total $156,000 applied.for, the town could possibly get from $10,000 - $30,000. There was discussion of setting the priority on the list, and the Chairman declared the hear- ing closed at 8 p.m. From the Department of Natural Resources, regarding the Wetland Protection Act, notice of extension of the order issued to Waldor Realty Corp., file #211 -6. Notice of public hearing on April 282 1975, at 8 p.m. at the Norton High School regarding the regional sewer district. Also notice of a public hearing in Foxboro on May 6, at 8 p.m. at the John J. Ahearn School, also for the discussion of regional sewage treatment. Selectman Levine moved that the Chairman of the Board represent the town at these meetings,. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4 -0. Letter from Mr. Anton F. Bielan, 900 South Main Street, regarding a drainage problem on his property. There was discussion the State being involved with this as it is state highway. Application received from Robert J. Paza, 133 Dean Street, applying to the recreation commission and youth council. From the Mass., League of Cities and Towns, letter regarding 11th Annual Industrial Show, with complimentary tickers for the Board membews. From W4EC notice of briefing on southeastern Massachusetts municipal electric systems on May 6 in Brockton. Copy of letter to the Building Inspector from Margot Jellinek regarding Lot 1 on Brown Terrace. Chairman Caponigro said that he has spoken to the Building Inspector in this regard, and the work is being done accord- ing to the law. Copy of the Notice of Appeal filed against the Planning Board regarding Camelot Subdivision plan' disapproval. The Chairman stated that this should be forwarded to the Town Counsel. Chief D'Afile reported on Police Department Activity as department head. For the period March 1 to date, he cited the following: 12 Breaking and Entries during the day 18 u it It it if night 25 Larcenies over $100 23 " under $100 2 Arsons of Motor Vehicles -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 23, 1975 Page 3 (Chief's report continued) 1 Arson in a Building 4 Attempted Breaking and Enterings 20 Malicious Damage There were a total of 140 investigations, and there were 50 accidents with damage to property of over $200. The Chief also reported:that Sergeant Robert Jones has been accepted to attend the FBI academy; that the two patrolmen (Robert Giroux and Roger Miller) attending the South Eastern Mass. Recruit School in Fall River had completed the course on March 27; on the recent attempts to rob Lo-rd's drugstore and Cuneo's; the North Main Street traffic problem; and on police preparations for the upcoming May 10 Bicentennial parade. Also discussed with the Town Manager the plans for the 911 dialing. Selectman DeLong discussed the following: t1B secret balloting on the regional sewer vote at Town Meeting, the need for a stop,; sign at the intersection of Willow and Spring Streets, and the use of intermediate size vehicles rather than full size vehicles in the Police Department. Street reconstruction and drainage were discussed. A meeting has been set for April 29 in this regard. Town DPW Director and Highway Division Engineer will meet with the Town Manager and Selectman Colella. Selectman Levine discussed the Civil Service lists for the Fire Department. He said that he would like to get something in writing to clarify the C.S. rules and regulations about lists for towns with less:than 1% minority group. Selectman Titus reported on getting Fulton Pond stocked from the fisheries and on his history of town selectmen. Selectman Titus credited the Libra- rian, Mrs. Peg Bradner, with the research work. Other items discussed: having one Housing Authority member on the Council on Aging, stream cleaning. Mr. Leon Grant, who had been on'.the agenda, was notable to make the meeting. He will be put on the agenda for 2 weeks from this meeting. Selectman Titus moved to adjourn at 9:05 p.m., as the Board had no further business to conduct. Selectman Levine seconded the motion, and it was so voted. -3-