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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-9-1975L BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A July 9, 1975 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order, Treasurer's Warrant, Minutes of Previous Meeting, Correspondence, Clerk's Folder • 8:00 p.m. - Barbara Tarsa • 8 :20 p.m. - Helen Hall, Boston University Medical Center, regarding Heart Clinics • 8:45 p.m. - Mrs. Hodder, 465 Ware Street, regardingrnei;gh- borhood kennel at 475 Ware Street • 9:10 p.m. - Class II license (Leon Grant) on Creedon Street • Town Manager's Report - Review of Sewer Connection Permit requests, Transfer Requests • Adjournment I Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting July 99 1975 Meeting opened at 7:40 p.m. Present were Selectmen DeLong, Colella, Caponigro, and Titus. Town Manager Hannon also present. Selectman DeLong moved that the Treasurer's Warrant dated July 8, 1975, for $58,002.84 be paid. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 3- 0.(Selectman Titus was out of the room when the vote was taken.) Selectman DeLong moved that the minutes of June 25 be approved. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 3 -0 (Selectman Titus out of the room for this vote also. Correspondence was read by Selectman Colella, who was appointed Acting Clerk. The Board discussed sludge dewatering equipment with the Town Manager. Town Counsel's opinion was read on whether the equipment could be purchased directly from the manufacturer on an emergency basis. Bidding procedures and prices were discussed. Selectman Titus moved that an emergency situation be declared . and the bidding procedure waived, and that the Town proceed with negotiations for prices with the manufacturer of the sludge dewatering equipment. Select- man Colella seconded the motion, and it was voted 4 -0. Hearing was set for July 23, 8 p.m., for Hatheway - Patterson Company's applica- tion for underground storage tank. Class II license application of Leon Grant for location on Creedon Street was discussed. Residents of the area expressed concern about the following: would the business be only for sale of motor vehicles (2nd hand) or also for repair, the proposed building is attached to apartments at present, increased traffic and safety of children in neighborhood, and the "intent of the Business is questioned ". This will be put on the agenda for next meeting. Barbara and Lou Tarsa met with the Board to discuss a pert test for a lot they owm.':Mr. Tarsa told the Board that they filed for the pert test on April 30, and were then told by the Board of Health they would need a variance for an out -of- season pare test. Mr. Tarsa stated that after filing for this, he visa told that since other lots shown on a map with his lot were not favorable for percing, his lot would not be perced; he asked that the Board of Selectmen get an opinion from Town Counsel on whether the Board of Health could refuse to pert his lot. Peter Detrolio of Rumford Avenue met with the Board to discuss unauthorized swimming at Fulton Pond. The Town will test the water to determine whether it is polluted. Helen Hall of B.U. Medical Center met with Board members to discuss using the Town Hall for a heart clinic on August 4, 59 7, 119 12, and 14. The Board gave permission for use of the Town Hall, and also for the clinic to be open to Norton and Foxboro residents. Mr. Hodder of 465 Ware Street presented to the Board a petition regarding com- plaint against kennel located at 475 Ware Street. Hearing was set for July 232 at 8:30 p.m., and the dog officer will investigate the complaint in the mean- time. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting July 9,1975 Page 2 The Board okayed the Town Manager's request to proceed with fencing for dogs at the sewage treatment plant at a price of $600. Selectman DeLong moved that the transfer request for Group Insurance previously brought before the Board be approved. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 4 -0. Selectman Titus moved that a transfer request of $498 for Memorial Building electricity and fuel costs be approved. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4�0. Selectman Titus moved that a transfer request of $85.87 for Dog Officer mileage be approved. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 4 -0. Selectman DeLong moved that a transfer request of $119000 for Street Lighting arrearage for FY 74 -75 be approved. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 4 -0. The Town Manager asked that a sewer connection for Fairfield Optical's new building be approved for 2,000 gallons per day. He said that it would be submitted to the State as a transfer of sewer use to another location, with the condition that no additional personnel be taken on, and should the lo- cation being used presently be re- rented, then another application should (( be submitted. Selectman DeLong moved that the connection be approved sub - ject to the condition as stated by the Town Manager. Seconded by Select- man Colella, and voted 3 -0, with Selectman Titus abstaining from the vote. Selectman DeLong moved that the Town Manager be designated as the Board's agent, as Manager of the Light Department, to negotiate with NEPCO. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 4 -0. (Resolution Attached) Selectman Colella discussed truck traffic from Owens - Illinois on Mansfield Avenue. Chairman Caponigro suggested that a letter be written to the com- panies in':the industrial park in this regard. Chairman Caponigro reported on the Jaycee Fourth of July Clambake at Maple Park. At 9:20 p.m., Selectman Titus moved to go into executive session. Seconded by Selectman Colella, so voted. The Board met in executive session with Mr. Richard Blandori concerning mat - ter release of a letter about school,,personnel matters. Mr. Blandori was requesting that the Board notify Town Counsel about the letter by Super- intendent Collins to be released. After discussion, Selectman DeLong moved that the Board reconvene in open session, seconded by Selectman Colella. In open session, Selectman DeLong moved that the Board not take action in directing Town Counsel Grady to release the letter sent by Supt. Collins concerning personalities in the School Department. Motion died for lack `\ of a second. Selectman Titus moved that the Board indicate to Mr. Grady that it is not opposed to his giving any letters to the School Committee members pertaining to School Department business. Seconded by Selectman Colella, and approved by the votes in favor by Selectmen Titus, Colella, and Caponigro. -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting July 9, 1975 Page 3 Selectman DeLong voted against this motion. Motion by Selectman Titus to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, so voted. -3-