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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-30-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A April 30, 1975 • Treasurer's Warrant • Minutes of the Previous Meeting • Correspondence • Clerk's Folder • 7:45 p.m. Public Hearing on Community Development Application • 8:00 p.m. Bimonthly melting with Chairmen of Boards and Committees • Town Manager Report Reminder: Discuss Priorities for Community Development Application Flag Donated to the Toxin from Mr. Paul Downey I Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 309 1975 { Present: All Board Members. Selectman Colella left during the meeting. Treasurer's warrant in the amount of $150,108.18 was approved by the motion of Selectman Titus and the second of Selectman Levine, and was voted 5 -0. The minutes were accepted on the motion of Selectman Colella, with a cor- rection on Page 3, second paragraph, adding "in the Police Department" at the end of the last sentence in place of "Community Development applica- tion." Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. From BSC, letter expressing interest in providing engineering services for proposed sewage treatment plant. From Director of the Mass. Civil Defense, notice of re- alignment of the MCDA field structure. Copy will be sent to the Mansfield CD Director. From Camp, Dresser and McKee engineering firm, letter concerning sewerage facilities with respect to the construction of Route I -495• This will be taken up at the May 14 workshop meeting. From Chairman of the Municipal Building;Committee, letter advising that the NBC will be requesting a special torn meeting in June regarding the Qualters Middle School addition. Copy of a letter from the Torn Counsel and Moderator James T. Grady ap- pointing Antonino Caponigro Jr. as the Selectmen's representative on the Bicentennial Committee. Correspondence from the State Building Code Commission regarding amend- ments to the State Building Code. Correspondence from Mrs. Jellinek concerning the Planning Board, Planning Director, and their decision on a definitive plan for Camelot Estates. Chairman Caponigro commented, stating that he thought the Planning Board and Director were doing a "hell of a job ", and said that they deserve a vote of confidence. From the Fourth Bristol District Bar Association, invitation to attend Law Day ceremonies on May 2 at the Fourth District Court. Received from Edgar P. Vernon, Jr., 319 South Main Street, application for the Recreation Commission. Notice of Coal Beds Meeting to be held at the Mansfield Torn Hall and former coal mines, for May 2. From the Easton Ambulance Study Committee, proposal for a mutual aid backup system between the towns. This will be discussed with Fire Chief Bellavance at the May 7 meeting. From Arthur Remillard, to the office of the Attorney General, attested copy:;of the Torn Meeting vote and and warrant. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 30, 1975 Page 2 From the Department of Public Works, acknowledgement of receipt of the Notice of Intent regarding proposed work on Route I -95 involving wetlands. Memorandum to municipal officials from Senator John W. Bullock regarding House Bill 5600. Selectman Levine commented that the Mass. Selectmen's Association does not support this bill. Summary of the bids received for the tractor - mower. Only one bid was received from the J.W. Wilbur Company for $3,430. From the United Nations Associations notice of United Nations Day, on October 24, 1975. From the Town Manager to the Board of Selectmen, Beautification Program activity report. Chairman Caponigro reported that the PM Club would be doing the island at the corner of West and Bungay in the Beautification Program. The followLng license renewals were approved: Christoforo Colombo Lodge #1109 Sons of Italy 6 Chauncy Street Jack's Cafe 407 North Main Street (Geno A. Speizio, Mgr.) Christoforo Colombo Lodge #1109 Sons of Italy 6 Chauncy Street Leo. P.'Gentilli, Jr. 41 Branch Street Billings Rooms (Peter John Fontanini 18 Thomas Street New Applications: Christoforo Colombo,Lodge #1109 Sons of Italy 6 Chauncy Street Phillips - Welch, VFW, Post 3264 88 Chilson 'Avenue Northeast Airmotive Supply Fruit Street Weekday music machine; Public Entertainment on Sunday; Live Entertainment on Weekdays only (vocalist) Automatic Amusement (bowling machine); Public Entertainment on Sunday (TV, radio, jukebox) Pool Table, Juke Box, Radio, and TV Auctioneer Lodging House Common Victualler Common Victualler Common Victualler, for Permanent Hot Dog Stand -2- Board of:;Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 30, 1975 Page 3 The Clerk of the Board read the Selectmen's proclamation for the Mansfield Bicentennial. At 8 p.m. there was a public hearing on the Community Development applica- tion, the second of the two required. The Tom Manager explained that this was a special type of "revenue sharing" funding in place of the other pro- grams which had been terminated. Mr. Hannon reviewed the projects that had been applied for, and stated that the money was relatively unconditioned. The Town Manager and the Board members answered ;questions from members of the audience, including Leonard Flynn, Robert Webb, BeatriceThayer, and Carl Nelson. The Chairman closed the hearing. The Chairman opened the scheduled Bimonthly meeting with Chairmen of Boards and Committees. He commented that the turnout was very disappointing. The Chairmen of the following Boards reported: Building and Housing Code Committee - Chairman John Gross reported that his committee did not meet often, only when the Building Inspector requested a meeting. Mr. Gross said that the committee was reviewing the state building code and had requested additional copies of the same. Board of Appeals - Chairman Stephen Conroy reported that there were no par- ticular problems, that the committee met twice monthly and there was little absenteeism. Board of Health - Lou Andrews reported for Chairman Jack Folan, who works nights. Mr. Andrews reported that the Board of Health was reviewing and updating some of the old health regulations. Conservation Commission - Not present. Council on Aging - President of the Council Laura Chapman reported on acti- vities of the Council such as the luncheons, meals -on- wheels, and the phone line for the elderly, which now has 7 -day service. She reported that the Council was working on the bylaws, that the Rotary Club had donated carpet- ing to the Drop -In center, and that she thought the Council's program was very complete. Board of Assessors - Chairman Robert Eames reported that the Board was working on total assessment valuation, and that the Cherry Sheet was due sometime during the next week or so. He reported that the tax rate should be set after the special town meeting planned in June. Capital Improvement Program - Chairman Dennis Hannon said that the CIP Com- mittee had not met since the annual town meeting, and that a report summari- zing the last year's program would be prepared soon. Industrial Development Commission - Mr. Christy Vose reported for the Com- mission. The Town Manager asked that commission to attend a May 23 meeting regarding doimtoim development. -3- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 309 1975 ( Page 4 Industrial Development Financing Authority - Not Present. Library Trustees - Not present. Municipal Building Committee - Chairman Joseph LaMarre reported, saying that the committee was very active and meeting at least one night a week. He re- ported that the sub -bids on the:,- school roof were due May 22 and the general bids due May 29. He also requested a letter regarding the status of sewer connections in relation to the addition on the school (Middle School). Selectman Levine asked if the Committee had started work on the Maple Park Bathhouse - Mr. LaMarre said that the committee would be working on this project next. Planning Board - Not present. Recreation Commission - Louis Cinelli reported on ,:activities of that com- mission, on setting up the commons for the bicentennial parade, and also the portable bleachers for t1D reviewing stand. Selectman DeLong questioned if with added use of the ballfields now because of the lights more maintenance would be needed. Mr. Cinelli said that more maintenance was required, and that Mr. Norman Gray had donated a seeding. Town Hall /Police Station Building Committee - Chairman Caponigro reported that his committee was back on a weekly meeting schedule to tie up the loose ends such as landscaping, etc. World {lax II Scholarship Fund Committee - Selectman Levine reported on behalf of the Committee. He said that the applications were now available at the High School to any Mansfield High School senior. Youth Council Study Committee - Chairman Kathleen Kennedy reported that her committee was meeting irregularly. She stated that due to the current eco- nomic situation, that committee would like to meet with the selectmen to dis- cuss a compromise article for the upcoming special town meeting. She said that committee was willing to bypass monetary articles. Chairman Caponigro said that this could be taken up in the May 14 workshop meeting. Great Woods Study Committee - Chairman Lou Andrews reported; he said that the Planning and Recreation representatives to the Study Committee were still missing. He reported that the applications for Self -Help funds had been sub- mitted to the Department of Natural Resources. Civil Defense Director - Robert Button asked the Board of Selectmen to approve a P.A. car's using the town roads declaring the Bicentennial. This was ap- proved on the motion of Selectman Levine and second of Selectman Titus,and was voted all in favor. In the Town Manager's report, Mr. Hannon reviewed highlights of tie interim report from Penetryn, the firm doing the TV surveying and sealing of the sewer system. -4- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting April 30, 1975 Page 5 Plans for the Bicentennial Parade were discussed. Also, Town Counsel will review a letter from C.C. & P. to be signed by the Town absolving them of any possible damage to cars parked in the industrial park. Selectman Levine mentioned there was still a vacancy on the Planning Board. This appointment will be made in two weeks. Selectman Titus continued his research report on former Selectmen in the Town of Mansfield, beginning back when Mansfield was still a district. Chairman Caponigro showed the other Board members and the press and public a flag donated to the Town by Mr. Paul Downey in memory of a family member. There was further discussion of the Community Development application, and Selectman DeLong moved to submit the application as presented. Selectman Levine seconded the motion, and it was so voted. At 10:00 p.m., Selectman Titus moved for adjournment. Seconded by Select- man DeLong, so voted. -5-