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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-29-1975BOARD OF SELECTMEN AGEY@ A October 29, 1975 <7 :30 p.m. - Call to Order Treasurer's Warrant Minutes of the Previois Meeting Clerk's Folder Correspondence • 7:45 p.m. - Arthur Remillard regarding Elections s 8:00 p.m. - Hearing - Dog Complaint (Edward Johnson) Consideration of Entitlements Options for the Charlestown Nuclear Plant and the Sears Island Nuclear Plant Consideration of the Costs for repaving Route 106 from the Highway Garage area to the East Mansfield cutoff area 0 Town Manager's report Appointments - Council on Aging BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting October 29, 1975 Present: All Board Members, Town Manager Dennis Hannon Meeting opened at 7:40 p.m. After discussion about a voucher for the County Treasurer, Selectman Titus moved that the warrant in the amount of $443,505.21 be paid. Seconded by Selectman Colella, voted 5 -0. Minutes of the Previous Meeting: Motion to approve by Selectman De- Long, seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. In the Clerk's Folder: regarding the proposed All Alcoholic license for the Coach and Four restaurant, letter from the School Committee formally voicing their objection to this, as it is within 500 feet of the school. Selectman Levine moved that a letter be sent to the owner informing: him that the Board of Selectmen cannot grant such a license now that the School Committee has objected to this. The motion was seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. From the Mansfield Town Republican Committee, letter recommending Barbara Tarsa for the vacancy on the Board of Registrars. Selectman Levine moved that Barbara Taxes, be appointed to the Board of Registrars. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 - -0. From Chicago Bridge and Iron Company, certification that the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes standpipe in the industrial park has passed all inspec- tions. The Town Manager said that this is now physically ready to be turned over to the Town, and that C.C. & F. would be coming in at the Board's November 12 meeting for this. Town Clerk Arthur Remillard met with the Board to discuss the con- flict in scheduling of the State primary election and the town elec- tion. He stated that the State primary would be held on March 2, and that the Ballot Boxes would be impounded for 30 days after that so the Town election, which was supposed to have been held on March 15, cannot be held within that time. He said that there is legislation pending at this time to allow the majority of the Board of Selectmen to change the day of the Town election. If this does not go through, there would have to be a Special Town Meeting to change the election date. Other alternatives were- discussed, and it was decided to hold off any action until the outcome of the pending legislation was known. Mr. Remillard also reported that as of January, 1976, new laws regarding executive sessions would be in effect. The Town Manager will get the details for the Board. At 8 p.m. a hearing was held on the complaint made by Mr. and Mrs. John Nevers of 32 Tremont Street against the barking dogs of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, 31 Tremont Street. Also speaking on the complaint were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sweetser of 42 Tremont Street. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson arrived shortly after the beginning of the hearing. Selectman Levine read the formal complaint which cited occasions on which t1B dogs had reportedly disturbed the neighbors with barking and howling and had run -1- BOARD OF SELECTI' M Minutes of 19h75 Meeting October 29, page 2 ca; a disturbance. Also read was the into the neighbors' yards c report o£ the Dog Officer hich stated that he had found the dogs w running loose at times when the Johnsons were home and when they ta were not. Mr. Rosado also ain his opinion opinionkennel not adequate for theon at the Johnson residence was, five dogs, or more. Also, it was stated that t the Doall e but officer not asked the Johnson to restrain their dogs, been restrained. Selectman Levine read the notices o£ the hearing sent to the Johnson and toloose one numerous:occasions,d and e that the dogs have been running then Mr. Johnson pays the $2 fine and he has picked up the dogs, takes the dogs home. He said that he would recommend that he not have a license. John Nevers reviewed the complaints listed and then presented the Board with a list of complaints since the formal com- plaint was filed. Mr. Johnson stated that the complaints were over - exagerated. The Chairman spoke about the leash lout nodonea had obeen the Building Inspector had visited the property, home at the time. Mrs. Johnson said that the dogs were not allowed to run loose intentionally as had broken broken 1Sheethenhtrieddchainingey had been tied with rope, which the dogs, but one had. slipped right out of the collar. She said that one of the dogs does howl or bark when it was hungry or saw something. Selectman Titus commented on the leash law and said that the neighbors must be considered' He asked Mr. Johnson if he intended to keep the dogs quiet and confined. Mr. Johnson said yes. Mr. Johnson a bank_ said that a 6 -month old `doWeL=an which had tbeenOtied d U Dog Officer yard had disappeared. He valued the dog e l told the Johnsons that the dogs should not be left out when they are He not home if they bark or break loose from the restraints one rang Whieh stated that the kennel being built presently had only the he considered claints around, town. dogs After furtherediscussiona Select - continued dog P Select- man Levine moved propertybe kept notify Mr. unnecessary bark - dogs on his property and that ing be eliminated, that the dogs be kept in a confined area, so that the dogs be taken in the house when the owners are not haddi ional the neighbors will not be disturbed. If there were any f an being eissued�to removeethee o dogs from the property. a . omplaints. This motion was seconded by Selectman DeLong, and voted all in favor. A letter will be sent to the owner of the dogs in this regard. The hearing was declared closed. -2- BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes of the Meeting October 29, 1975 Page 3 Correspondence was read. Application from Marie Connors for the Council on Aging vacancy. Selectman Levine read !the other applicants' names: Dr. Kenneth Torman, Gertrude Hofeman, John Krauth, and Marie Connor. Select- man DeLong moved that Marie Connor be appointed to fill the un- expired term of Mary Wallace. Seconded by Selectman Levine, so voted. The Board adopted a resolution commending the Rotary Club for their setting up and running of the Bicentennial Ball. Application for a sign for the United Methodist Church. Permis- sion had been granted by the Building Inspector. Motion to waive the fee by Selectman DeLong. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. Light Director James Hall met with the Board and Torn Manager to discuss entitlement offers from NEPOOL. Two generating units for nuclear power would be in Charlestown, Rhode Island, and the other on Sears Island, Maine. Mr. Hall said that the costs and potential savings has not yet been forwarded to him, but if the Town accepts ( these offers before October 30, the only commitment would be to in- clude articles for the entitlements in the next annual town meeting. If torn meeting does not accept the proposal, the town would not be committed to any obligations or costs: After further discussion by the Board, Torn Manager, and Mr. Hall, Selectman Titus moved that the Town Manager be authorized as head of the Light Department to sign the acceptance of offers and appointment of agent forms for both the Charlestown, Rhode Island, and Sears Island, Maine, entitlement offers. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, so voted. Costs for repaving Route 106 - East Street - were discussed. Cost to repave from the Highway Garage to the East Mansfield cutoff - $20,000 and to put a permanent patch on the trench (where water main was in- stalled from Dustin Well) - $30,000. The Town Manager recommended going with the $20,000 repaving job, and he was authorized to do so by the Board. The Town Manager discussed well testing and exploration with the Board. Mr. Hannon showed the Board differenV,locations in torn that had been tested, and discussed the possibility of sinking a shallow field for test wells in a location near the -Canoe River that showed some pro- mise. Chairman Caponigro stated that Robert Jones of the Conservation Com- mission hdd asked him about the appointment of a constable for conser- vation purposes. A letter will be sent to Chief D'Afile regarding the clarification of duties of a constable. Motion to adjourn at 10 p.m. by Selectman Titus. Seconded by Selectman Colella, so voted. -3-