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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-6-19751: • :: 1 • M4vI�1�l A G E N D A August 6, 1975 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Announcement of Tax Rate Correspondence Clerk's Folder • 8:00 p.m. - Mr. Ed Krause regarding notice to the public on certain licenses • 8:15 p.m. - Mr. Gordon Simons regarding leasing town property • Town Narrm.ger's Report Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting August 6, 1975 Present: Selectman Colella, Caponigro, Levine, and Titus; Town Manager Hannon. Selectman DeLong not present. Meeting opened at 7:35 p.m. Treasurer's Warrant totalled $82,401.41 - motion to approve by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 4 -0. The Chairman announced the new tax rate: $76.80 ($4 increase). From the Planning Board, request to include a questionnaizein the next electric bill sent out. Motion to grant permission by Selectman Levine, subject to the normal procedure for mailing. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 4 -0. Correspondence was read, including the following: notice from HUD of the $70,000 grant for Mansfield for land acquisition and site improvement for water conservation; interim appointment of Charles Jones as gas inspector while Harold Jackson recovers from an accident; from Norton Board of Select- men, invitation for slow -pitch softball game which was accepted by the Board. Mr. Ed Krause of Ware Street met with the Board to discuss notice to the ( public on certain license applications and to suggest to the Board possi- ble publication of the Board's meeting agenda in newspapers. The Board directed the Town Manager to look into costs for this. Mr. Gordon Simons of East Street met with the Board to discuss the possi- bility of leasing town land across from the highway garage for a fruit stand. The Board and Town Manager advised Mr. Simon how to submit an article for this for the next special or annual town meeting. Application for renewal of a pool table permit from the Gloria Colombo Lodge, 6 Chauncy Street - Motion to approve by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 4 -0. Application for a one -day live entertainment permit at 719 Elm Street for August 23 Wheeler's Chapter of the Brothers of the Brush (rain date.on August 20. After discussion, motion to approve by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 4 -0. Fee set at $1, and permit to expire at 9 p.m. Hearing date set for August 20, at 8 :30 p.m. for the application of Donald p,..and Douglas. L. Titus for an all alcoholic beverage license for Dario's Famous Chicken House. Motion by Selectman Levine, Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 3 -0, with Selectman Titus abstaining from the vote, The Clerk read a memorandum to the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board from the Planning Director regarding a proposal for downtown development. A joint meeting will be planned for mid September with the Planning Board. -1- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting August 6, 1975 Page 2 The Town Manager reported ,that less money would be coming from the State for street improvement work than was originally estimated, and there was a discussion on how this will affect the town programs. The Town Manager will prepare a report for the Board in this regard. Mr. Hannon suggested that a work session be held at a future meeting to discuss the following: Chlorinator building insurance, downtown parking, sewer abatements. The Town Manager requested an executive session to discuss a matter relating to land acquisition. Selectman Levine discussed the Town's Birthday celebration for August 23. The Town Manager will get a report for the Board about the costs for Crocker Street drainage work. Chairman Caponigro discussed the Mill Pond Order of Taking and the correct procedure involved. Motion to go into executive session by Selectman at 9 p.m. , seconded by Selectman Titus, all in favor. In executive session the Board of Selectmen met with Treasurer and Tax Collector Joan Cutillo to review those parcels being proposed for land court proceedings or foreclosure due to non - payment of real estate taxes. The Board was interested in reviewing the parcels to know which ones the town may be interested in acquiring. Also, the Board discussed the de- velopments in an out -of -court settlement in the suit by W. H. Riley on the Witch Pond Well site land acquisition. There being no further business, the Board adjourned.