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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-10-1973AGENDA 1. Treasurers Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters Lt. Folder 5. 8:00 P.M. Mike Murphy regarding plan January 10, 1973 8:20 P.M. 6. George Howland, Ubitman & Howard, regarding report on Witch Pond 7. 9:00 P.M. Building Code Committee regarding Fee,Sghedules etc. January 10, 1973 Meeting called at 7:40 P;'M. All members present, and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $39,325.51, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher to abate $1,413.83 on the bill for Christmas Decorations, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted, and it was so voted. Letter received from the Mansfield Jaycees advising that the week of January 20th through the 27th has been established as "Jaycee Week" by the United States Jaycees, requesting that the Selectmen)% declare the week of January 20th through the 27th as Mansfield Jaycee Week. A list of civic projects recently completed were outlined, and a sample proclamation iwas -. enclosed. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to proclaim January 20 -27, 1973 as Mansfield Jaycee 4Teek9 and it was so voted. Letter received from Charles M. Jones, Plumbing and Sanitary Inspector regarding additions and deletions to the current Sanitary Code; Article X1 (Minimum Require- ments for the Disposal of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Area )which he thought would benefit the Town. The Board took the matter under advisement. Communication received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Group Insurance Com- mission regarding Request for Pormal Acceptance Action - transfer of Insurance-Re- tired Municipal Teachers. It was suggested that perhaps some local officials may find it helpful if a representative of the office could meet with them to discuss this new program which is now underway. ,A copy of the Rules and Regulations en- closed. It was suggested that the Town Manager should meet with a representative. Letter received from James A. Wills, Treasurer of Maple Park Recreation Area, Inc. enclosing a gift from the Maple Park Development Project. This corporation was formed several years ago for the purpose of taking the initial risks of developing a swimming area in the town, and bringing the project up to a point where the Board could see to its completion. The gift of $671.26 is the last of their funds; the Corporation has been dissolved, having accomplished its stated purpose. It was requested that these funds be employed as soon as possible to complete the swimming area. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to acknowledge the gift and to express the Board's appreciation for their time and effort, and it was so voted. Letter received from Senator Parker regarding the controversy over the Bristol County Courthouse facility. Once again bills have been filed for a Superior Court Building and Jail for Bristol County at a total cost of $17,650,000. With interest this total could be $26,500._iand this entire amount will be assessed 2 - against Bristol County cities and towns with no State or Federal government aid. These bills will be up for a public hearing sometime in the near future, and advised the town should be aware of the effect they will have on the tax situation. Letter received from William J. Marhoffer, Southeast Regional Engineer, Depart- ment of Natural Resources regarding the Mansfield Sewage Treatment Plant Operation. The town is presently completing Phase I of the Camp, Dresser and McKee report which will require the submission of daily laboratory testing results to the DNR. Because of the need of assistance in the replacement of equipment and operation of this equipment at the plant and the laboratory testing requirements necessary on a daily basis, it is essential that the town engage an additional operator to assure the proper treatment of wastes from this facility. Another investigation and sampling of the treatment facilities will be made by the Division. Letter request- ed DNR be advised of the action taken by the Town relative to this matter. The Board discussed the problem and agreed that everything possible should be done to correct the situation at the sewer plant. Notice received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Adjutant General's Office advising that the Military Division is sponsoring a National Guard Domestic Emergency Seminar on Saturday, February 3, 1973 at the National Guard Armory , 1089 Dwelly Street, Fall River. The purpose of this seminar will - +.be to acquaint public' officials with the legal procedures necessary to obtain National Guard assistance during domestic emergencies; the capabilities and resources of the National Guard; and the contingency planning conducted by the National Guard to provide assistance.;. The Board as well as the Chief of Police, Civil Defense Director, or any other official who might be interested were invited to attend this Seminar. Copy to be sent to Chief D'Afile and Robert Button, C.D. Director. Letter received from the SRPEDD regarding providing, upon request, advice and techni- cal assistance to all member communities. In order to plan and to schedule the 1973 municipal advice work it will be necessary for each community to request advice in writing, specifying the nature and scope, by March 31. Requests filed after that date will be honored to the extent that staff time or funding are still available. Notice received from the Planning Board of a hearing to be held at 8:15 "'. on January 22, 1973 regarding the application of Mansfield Trust to subdivide a parcel of land off of Forbes Boulevard. Another hearing to be held. January 221 :at,8:00 P.M. on the application of Mansfield Trust to subdivide a parcel of land off of west Street. Another letter from the Planning Board regarding the Canoe River Acres Subdivision regarding the satisfactory installation of the under -drain system prior to the approval of the definitive plan. The Planning Board does not want to allo* this development to proceed without being reasonably assured that the property can be properly drained, citing three items to be satisfactorly completed prior to the approval of the Canoe River Acres Subdivision. (This letter was addressed to John Morley. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve a renewal Common Victualler's license for Louie's Diner, and it was so voted. Approval received from the Alcoholic Beverages Commission approving All Alcoholic - 3 - Restaurant license for Peter Peters, Manager of Dario's Famous Chicken House. ( The Board discussbd the license, and a motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to approve the license to become effective the date of the transfer of property, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve a renewal Class II Garage license for Webb's Auto Sales, and it was so voted. George Howland met with the Board regarding the prolonged pumping test at the pro- posed well site at the Witch Pond area. He presented the Board with copies of a preliminary report, and read the report explaining parts of W regarding Bungay Lake, gallons':anticipated : a day; etc. He,.:;explained.the; proper procedure to follow regarding the site, regarding submitting plan to the Department of Public Health, requesting a hearing for supply purposes, and if approved then the town would pur- chase the land, and approval to cross I -95. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main to proceed with the construction of the Witoh Pond well site, and it was so voted. Paul Dalton and Michael Murphy from C.C. & F. before the Board to discuss the sub- division plan with road goi.n?, out to School Street. After.a`.disoubsi6n of the plan, a.motion'was made by:Seleotman Main; seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the plan as submitted, and that the Board - waiVe'the pero. test, required,,due to the location being,an industrial site. A discussion followed regarding the lights at the intersection of Forbes Boulevard and Chauncy Street, to check with the State to see what might be involved. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve a request to- the`Finanoe; Committee for a transfer-from the :Reserve.Fund to the Health Department Medical Expense account in the amount of 8847.50, and it was so voted. The Board met with the Building Code Committee and Building Inspector regarding new building permit fee schedules for the town. Discussed regarding building permit fees for Residential Buildings. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Se- lectman Titus to reduce the fee for Mobile Homes from 850. to 830.00 and it was so voted. Discussion regarding swimming pools. Motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to change the wording for "above mound pools exceeding 24 ", in depth by adding if it is going to, have a filter'which would be'th'e initial permit' fee, and it was so voted. 3 -2 Selectmen Titus and Main opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main that the effective date of the new schedule of fees would be February 1, 1973, and it was so voted. Selectman Titus opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Titus to appoint the following to the Traffic Study Committee: David Bryant, John Wellington, Ralph Tartaglia, Phillip Huebner, R�qph\,'Pantb,&li,a, and Victoria Lawrence, and it was ;ae, voted. - 4 - The Town Manager advised the Board that the Town Clerk had received a check in the amount of $82,689. from Revenue Sharing. Discussion regarding the Recreation Commission's request regarding the use of the East Mansfield Community House for recreational purposes. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant permission to the Recreation Commission to use the East Mansfield Community building for re- creational purposes, and was so voted. The Board approved the sewer permit request for Sherwood Medical. Leonard Flynn spoke regarding the necessary steps to be taken by the town to expand the sanitary landfill site. Selectman Titus brought op the accident tonight on 106, another fatality and other people injured. Maybe we should ask the Police Department to monitor with radar, or put up some signs in this particular area. The Board to meet with the Insurance group next Wednesday night. Selectman Colella advised the Board that he had received fiord from Representative Ames advising that he had arranged a meeting for Thursday, January 11 at 3:30 P.M. regarding the proposed hockey rink for the Board and other interested parties. Thought we have a very good chance at this project. A motion; was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella to adjourn,,the meeting at 10:45 P.M. and it was so voted.