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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-3-1975Board of Selectmen A G E N DA Dec. 39 1975 • 7:30 p.m. - Call to Order Minutes of the Previous Meeting Treasurer's Warrant Clerk's Folder - A.S.M. Enterprises, application for additional storage of compressed gas . Application -for renewal - Sunday entertainment for Gloria Colombo Hall Correspondence • 8:00 p.m. - Municipal Buil&g Committee • Close Warrant for the Special Town Meeting on December 15 e 9:00 p.m. - Henry Austin regarding Trinity Baptist Church • - Conclusion of Preliminary Budget Review • - Town Manager's Report • - Appointments to Youth Council 1 Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 3, 1975 Present: All Board members, Town Manager Dennis A. Hannon Meeting opened at 7:40 p.m. Selectman Titus moved that the weekly treasurer's warrant in the amount of $409,394.16 be paid. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, voted 5 -0. Selectman Levine moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Application for a renewal of an all alcoholic beverage li- cense for the Mansfield Depot, Inc., Oakland Street. Select- man Levine moved that the renewal be approved subject to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission's approval of the ori- ginal application. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Hearing date for A.S.M. Enterprises' application for addi- tional compressed gas storage was set for January 7 at 8 p.m. Selectman Levine moved that a renewal for a Sunday entertain- ment license for Gloria Colombo Hall be approved for a juke- box, radio, and tv. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Hackney license application for Ideal and Waterman Taxi, which had been tabled from last week, was acted upon. The Town Manager reported that the Police Chief had investigated and confirmed that the drivers were properly licensed, and that there seemed to be no other problem with the granting of the license. Selectman DeLong moved that the license be granted, which was seconded by Selectman Titus and voted 5 -0. Letter from the Mansfield Municipal Light Department to the Department of Public Utilities asking that Mansfield's depre- ciation rate be changed from 3% to 5 %. Selectman Levine moved that this be signed by the Board as Light Commissioners, and then forwarded to the D.P.U. Seconded by Selectman DeLong, so voted. Letter from Town Counsel regarding proposed kennel bylaw. He suggested using zoning to control kennels within the town. Notice and summary of the new public meeting law to be in effect on January 1, 1976. Selectman Levine moved that copies of the summary be made and sent to all new board and committee members. The Town Manager advised that these were already being made at the Regional School. Application was made by Lewis and Sandra Wynn (Owners), and John and Jane Haddigan (Buyers)for a sewer connection on West Street. The Town Manager reported that a building would be moved to this site from Foxboro, but recommended that the Board take no action on this application until the owner (only) made the application. He will contact the owner. Selectman Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 3, 1975 Page 2 Colella discussed the building moving permit. Chairman Joseph LaMarre, Members Norman Mahana, Robert Saquet, Norman Paulsen, and Alfred Slaney of the Municipal Building Committee; School Committee members Rita Latham, Richard Blan- dori, and James Hindman; and Finance 'Committee members Ronald Montaquila, Lyman Avery, John Riccio, and Robert Powers met with the Board of Selectmen to discuss the article to be submitted for the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for the school ad- ditions. Joe LaMarre outlined the proposals being considered and discussed the costs for the two major ones. All the commit- tee members agreed that if one proposal or the other was supported by all the Town officials, it would have a better chance of being passed at Town Meeting. There was discussion, and the committees went into caucus to decide which proposal to back. At 9 p.m. Henry Austin of the Trinity Baptist Church met with the Board to explain the organization and founding of the Church. After discussion, Selectman Levine moved that the incorporation papers be signed by the Board and forwarded to the state. This was seconded by Selectman Titus and voted 5 -0. Letter was received from the Board from Mr. George Goulet, 358 Fruit Street, about extension of town water to his property. Mr. Goulet explained in his letter that he had been using water from a dug well that had been contaminated, and was now request- ing- that the town extend water to his property. The Town Manager reviewed costs for the Board: 730' of 8" ductile - between $7,350 - $7,700; with a hydrant at the end of the line: $7,820 - $8,170. This was discussed by the Board and Town Manager, and then Selectman DeLong moved that Mr. Goulet be allowed to connect to town water_ by running a smaller line at his own expense to the nearest water main. Seconded by Selectman Levine, and voted 4 -1. Selectman Colella was opposed as he thought that the town should bear the expense of putting in the service. Selectman DeLong moved that the Brockton Foxboro District of the Seventh -day Adventist Church be given permission to conduct the annual tag day in Mansfield. This was seconded-by Selectman Levine, so voted. The School Committee and Municipal Building Committee returned, and James Hindman announced that the School Committee would unani- mously back "Proposal B" (4 rooms for the Robinson School, 8 rooms for the Middle School, with elevator, leaving the auditorium in tact, total cost $615,000). Both the M.B.C. and the FinCom stated that this was the proposal they would favor. Selectman Titus moved that the Board of Selectmen support Proposal B also. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. Selectman Levine moved that the Warrant for the special town meet- ing on December 15 be opened, and that one article be inserted, -2- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 3, 1975 Page 3 for the additions on the Robinson and Middle Schools as sup- ported by the Boards, and that the Warrant be closed. Seconded by Selectman Titus, voted 5 -0. Invitation was received from the New Century Club to attend the 75th Anniversary celebration. The Chairman moved that Selectman Colella be the Board's representative to this on December 5 at 8 p.m. and that he report back to the Board. Selectman DeLong seconded the motion, and the vote was recorded as follows: in favor, Selectmen Titus, Caponigro, DeLong and Levine. No vote was recorded for Selectman Colella. Request was received from A.L. Willis, Jr., for the Boy Scouts of Troup 17 to use the old town hall site to sell Christmas trees. The Troup's usual site would not be available this year. Mr. Willis stated that the site would be left in good order and that they would provide their own electricity. Selectman DeLong moved that permission be granted for this. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. Building Inspector's report on construction for the month of November, 1975, was received. Other correspondence received: zoning decisions from the Board of Appeals, notice of retirement of Joseph Melpignano of the Telephone Company, notice that state - issued plates on certain municipal vehicles will not have to be re- registered every year. Also received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, notice that the procedure of filing for incorporation of non - profit organizations has been changed. From now on, the Board will not have to file the investigation reports on the individuals applying for the incorporation papers as has been done in the past. Local authorities will be notified that the application is being made, and the location, or change in location. If no objection is received by the corporations division from the local authorities within thirty days, the location shall be ap- proved. From the Mass. Selectmen's Association, memo regarding the dis- continuation of revenue sharing after six months in 1977. The Board will send strong letters to the Congressmen and Senators. A letter urging the same was also sent from the Bristol County Commissioners to the Board. Letter from the Sharon Board of Selectmen regarding the Southwest Area Selectmen's Coordinating Committee and rail commuter service in the southwest corridor. Notice from the Civil Service Commission that the Town's position in a case involving Darrell McKenney had been upheld. -3- Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 3, 1975 Page 4 Received from Probate Court, decision on the estate of Lila M. Hodges regarding gift of money to the Town for the erection of an honor roll for veterans. There was discussion, and the Town Manager reported that this money could be accepted, then an article put in the Annual Town Meeting for the use of the money. Request received from Richard Blandori asking that the Board of Selectmen consider purchasing, renting, or otherwise acquiring the use of the land of the former railroad turntable site for recreation purposes. This matter was discussed by the Board, and Selectman DeLong moved that the railroad be contacted to see about possible acquisition of the land. Seconded by Select- man Titus, voted 5 -0. Selectman DeLong drew a name for jury duty: Bernard O'Malley, 46 Park Street. The Town Manager asked that the Board sign a form for the State DPW regarding the paving prices for South Main Street. Select- man Levine moved that this form be signed. Seconded by Select- man Titus, so voted. The Town Ma and Warrant recommended low bidder, Titus moved voted 5 -0. gager reviewed bids received for the Annual Report report printing. He said that the bids were close $, that the Board declare the Mansfield Press as the as they were low on most of the items. Selectman that this be done. Seconded by Selectman Levine, The following bills were abated by the Board: Street lighting bill FY 73- 74....... $10,941.08 Softball field lighting ............... 1,928.15 Labor for putting Christmas lights.... 2,093.47 The motion to abate the above bills was made by Selectman DeLong, seconded by Selectman Colella, and voted unanimously. Appointments were made to the Youth Council: Beatrice Thayer, Patricia Perry, James Creeden, and Caroline Ryan. The Town Manager will set up the first meeting. Selectman DeLong made the motion, which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and voted. Selectman Levine said that he will be out of town for the Decem- ber 10 Selectmen's meeting, so he invited the Board at this time to attend the December 13 walk to be conducted by the Downtown Development Committee in the downtown area. Joan Wood of Operation Friendship invited the Downtown Committee to have coffee at the Congregational Church after the walk. 9 Board of Selectmen Minutes of the Meeting December 3, 1975 Page 5 Selectman DeLong moved that the Planning Director, Chad Maurer, be asked to submit a proposal on a zoning bylaw for kennels. Seconded by Selectman Levine, voted 5 -0. Chairman Caponigro reported that there would be a meeting on Friday, December 5, with Secretary of Transportation Salvucci in Boston to discuss the Route 495 extension. The following budget proposals were reviewed by the Board with the Town Manager: Selectmen's accounts, the Town Hall Offices account. Selectman Colella moved that the discussion be tabled. Seconded by Selectman Titus, motion defeated 2 -3, with Select- men DeLong, Levine,and Caponigro in favor of continuing the dis- cussion. Planning Board expenses were reviewed. The Chairman discussed a request from the Town of Easton that Mansfield designate someone to perambulate the boundary between the two towns. The Town Engineer was so designated. Selectman Titus moved to adjourn at 10:50 p.m. Selectman Levine, so voted. -5- Seconded by