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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-8-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN A G E N D A October 89 1975 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Meeting Clerks Folder: Jack's Cafe License Renewal Application (for TV- Radio - Jukebox Application for an All Alcoholic (new) license:+for Coach and Four Correspondence • 7:50 p.m. - Mrs. Delores Benson • 8 :00 p.m. - Jbiiito Mbetingawith; .Plann2ngi:Bga5odq.tbi2di's6uss Downtown Development Committee • 8:30 p.m. - Elaine Butt regarding upcoming Health Fair • Town Manager's Report Sewer Connection Application Board Reports Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting t October 8, 1975 Present: All Board members, Town Manager Dennis A. Hannon Treasurer's Warrant in the amount $421,700.53 approved. Selectman Levine moved that the minutes of bhe previous meeting be approved. Seconded by Selectman Colella, so voted. Notice of pre- budget public hearing on October 15, 1975, at 8 p.m. Boards, committees, and town clubs and organizations have also been invited to this hearing. Correspondence: new applications Bor the Downtown Committee received from Russel Christian, Ronald Reed, and Joseph Hinchey. Letters from SRPEDD, Camp Dresser & McKee, and the EPA regarding proposed sewer plant and the grant for the construction. From the Rotary Club regarding the Bicentennial Ball, from WARA copy of recent editorial aired citing the award given to William Hebard at the Sewer Plant. Renewal for Jack's Cafe, 497 North Main Street, for the license for the TV, radio and jukebox. Motion to approve by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Application for a new license for all alcoholic beverages for the Coach & Four Restaurant, Soalt Main Street, by Mr. Dourdonas. The Chairman explained that the ABC laws governed this. Selectman Levine cited G.L. Chapter 138, Subsection 16C regarding being within 500 feet of schools and churches. After discussion, the Board advised Mr. Dourdonas that this license application would be tabled until a letter of either ap- proval or rejection was obtained from the School Committee and the United Methodist Church on North Main Street (if within 500 feet of the restaurant) This was agreed to by the applicant. Selectman Levine moved to table this until hearing from the school committee in writing, seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. Letter from the Attleboro Municipal Council regarding the setting up of a transportation authority was discussed. Selectman Levine. updated Mr. DeLong, who was +mot on the Board when this was discussed previously. He explained that this authority would not have any direct bus routes through the Town of Mansfield, and the costs had not been outlined so that the Town would not know how much money was involved. After further discussion, Selectman DeLong moved that a letter be sent stating that since no services were provided :,directly for Mansfield, the Town was not interested. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5-,-0 Application to connect to Town sewer for single family residence at 340 Central Street. Selectman Levine moved to grant permission for this connection. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. The Town Manager discussed the Durante contract. He asked that the Board approve a letter to be signed by the Town and the Bonding Company for Du- rante which would hold the Town Harihless from liability after the final payment was made to the Bonding Company. After this was discussed, Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 2 the Town Manager stated that this had been reviewed by the Town Counsel, and it was agreeable to him. Selectman Levine moved to authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. The Planning Board met jointly with the Board of Selectmen to discuss appointments to the committee for downtown development. Discussion included whether to have more businessmen represented, whether a 9- person board would be too large if the 2 extra persons were added, and the cross- section of representation. Selectman Levine said that he would like the consumer to be better represented, and possibly a woman's viewpoint should be considered. Selectman Colella said that he would favor 9 members on this committee. John Wellington and Robert Tighe of -the Planning Board said that they would favor 7 members. Voting on the matter, 3 were in favor of having 9 members, and 7 members of both the Board of Selectmen and the Planning Board voted against 9, saying that 7 members were plenty. David May is the Housing Authority's choice for a member, Kenneth Parsons is the representative of the Planning Board, and the Selectmen have not chosen a representative at this tame. Select- man Colella said that he also wanted to propose', the name of Robert Shaw, who has expressed interest but not filled out the application. After discussion, it was the consensus of the two Boards to wait for 2 weeks from this meeting to make appointments so that more applications might be received and the charge of the committee drafted. There will be a meeting on October 22 at 7 ;34:P.m. A request will be sent to the I.D.C. to find out what their choice is for a representative. Ms. Elaine Butt and Mrs. Marie Connor met with the Board to discuss the progress of the Health Fair plans scheduled for October 28 at the Town Hall. Selectman Titus reminded the Board about the upcoming Golf Tornement for Retarded Children, to')be held on Sunday. Selectman Colella complimented the members of the press. After discussion of the job that the Rotary Club did in setting up and coordinating the Bicentennial Ball, Selectman Titus moved that a resolu- tion be presented to that club. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 5 -0. The Tom Manager identified the photographer of one of the winning photos in the MSA's photo contest as Donald Leedham of the Sun Chronicle. The Town Manager requested that the Board meet with him in executive session regarding a matter of land acquisition. Mr. Levine stated that he had a matter of finances ;to discuss with the Board in executive session. Motion to go into executive session at 8:55 p.m.by S:eleetman Levine, seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 5 -0. -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting October 8, 1975 Page 3 In executive session, the Board discussed the legal ramifications of the Back Bay Brook construction being planned between Eddy and Court Streets. It was stated that either hold harmless or drainage easements will have to be obtained from each of the affected land owners where the Brook has to be relocated. Also, the Board discussed the upcoming Pre - Budget Hearing as it relates to future Torn Meeting actions. Upon con- clusions of these matters, Selectman Levine moved to adjourn. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, so voted. -3-