HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-17-1973January 17, 1973
( Meeting called at 7:10 P.M.
Chairman Caponigro turned the meeting over to the Torn Manager for the reorgani-
zation of the Board.
The Town Manager welcomed the new member, Selectman Levine, and thanked the
Chairman for a job well done, and opened nominations for a Board Chairman for
1973- Selectman Titus nominated Selectman Caponigro, which was seconded by Select-
man Levine. Selectman Caponigro advised that he appreciated the nomination, but
wished to decline since the past policy had been to rotate the Chairmanship each
year. He then placed Selectman Titus' name as Chairman which was seconded by.
Selectman Colella. Selectmen Titus and Levine withdrew their nominations for
Selectman Caponigro, and the nominations were closed.
Selectman Titus was unanimously eleotedtiChairman"of`•theoBoard.
Selectman Caponigro nominated Selectman Secher as Clerk which was seconded by
Selectman Colella, and Selectman Caponigro moved that the nominations be closed,
and Selectman Secher was unanimously elected Clerk of the Board.
Chairman Titus thanked the Board and hoped to be as successful as Selectman Caponi',
and be able to get the support that "Tony" had, and with the Board's cooperation
will try to do '�rgoodcjob.
A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve
the minutes of the previous meeting, and it was so voted.
A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve
the December 31, 1972 Treasurer's warrant in the amount of $175,997.93, and it
was so voted.
The Town Manager advised the Board regarding a street lighting bill which was in
excess of the original amount appropriated due to additions in street lights
necessitating more power, and for work done on the underpasses demanding more
power, recommending that the Board abate $1,000.87. After a discussion, a motion
was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to abate the street
lighting bill in the amount of $1,000.87, and it was so voted.
A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve
the Treasurer's Warrant, January 16, 1973, in the amount of $189,635.59, and it
was so voted.
Letter received from Mrs. Elizabeth Roche advising that she would like to apply
for the new Health Board Committee when there is a vacancy available, advising
that she is a registered nurse.
Letter received from Clifford P. Pearl, Jr. requesting consideration for the
vacancy on the School Committee.
Letter read from Kathleen O'Donnell thanking the Board of Selectmen for the kind
letter which she received at the Jaycee award 'banquet. for the three outstanding
youths.
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Notice received from the Bristol County Selectmen's Association regarding
the next meeting to be held on Thursday, January 25, 1973 at the Chop Sticks
Restaurant, in Seekonk. The speaker for the evening will be a representative
from SRPEDD discussing Solid Waste Disposal.
Letter received from Edward C. Donahue advising that he wished the Board to
know that he would be willing to serve the town in the capacity of a committee
or board member, and would be interested in the new Board of Health if the Charter
is approved.
Letter from Bruce Campbell, Commissioner advising that the Department of Public
Works is pleased to forward five copies of its publication entitled State Aid to
Municipalities for Highways and Streets' This publication will provide public
officials with a brief description of the currently available State iassisted
programs for highway construction and maintenance.
Tnfitationareoeived,:toaattend a, Solid Waste Disposal Forum on Wednesday, January 24,
at Ridder's Country Club in Whitman. Notice to be given to Tom Bonome.
Notice received of a public hearing January 29, 1973 from Group Insurance Commission
concerning employee group insurance programs for which new contracts are to become
effective July 1, 1973 for Health Insurance, Life Insurance for Retired Municipal
Teachexe,and Regional Health Care Organizations, to be implemented when funded.
Application received for a sign permit, 3'x'5' illuminated at 272 North Main Street
under the name of H & R Block, which was taken under advisement.
John Gross, 140 TremontrStreet before the Board to request permission for a group
to have hand -held placards at the Planning Board hearing on January 19, and at a
Special Town Meeting to be held on January 29, 1973. These signs will be displayed
prior to and during the hearing and prior to the special Town Meeting. He had been
approached by a. group of women on Tremont Street regarding this request.
Selectman Levine made a motion to grant permission for the group to carry five signs
around that do not obstruct the entrance, and Selectman Caponigro seconded the
motion if it is amended to read permission to proponents or opponents of the Zoning
By -Law to carry five signs each outside the building which was voted as amended.
A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve
two sewer permits; namely Edward Sliney, 103 Charles Street for 96 Charles Street,
and David Millette for a house connection at 27'Bene£it Street, and it was so voted.
The Town Manager advised that Don Breda had mentioned that he is'- ready'to start work
on the Operator's Manual for the sewer plant, $10;000. i$'the,>proposed amount for
preparation which is only for the new part of the plant. E.P.A. had no objections
to the Operator:4s Manual for the whole plant and that the $10,000. should be adequate
to cover that. Camp,:Dresser and McKee recommended that the town provide a contin-
gency for an additional $59000. in case the total Operator's Manual went above the
$10,000. level, would still receive Federal and Stant ✓ funding. A letter to be
written to Camp, Dresser and McKee regarding this recommendation.
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( Discussion regarding Old Colony way bids. Selectman Caponigro advised that
we should notify the people that no action has been taken, and that the town
would wait until State approves the one side parking,.and the Traffic Study
Committee's report. After further discussion the Board agreed that due to
circumstances beyond control that the Board will have to shelve this project
at this time.
Selectman Caponigro proposed that a couple of special ueetings be set up to
prepare for the new Charter. He also recommended that a request be made to
see if the Town Manager could have some fill put in at the old Town Hall site.
Selectman Levine_ brought up about notifying people of the new Board of Health
and new Building Committee to be appointed under the new Charter, and to advise
that applications will be taken.
Selectman Colella spoke about the meeting in Boston regarding the hockey rink,
and spoke about filing a late Bill through Legislation, as suggested by D.N.R.
A joint' motion' was` made.t by' Sele btmen'CaponigroC;and'Colella to; request .Repre-
sentative Ames, Senators quinlan and Parker to file a joint bill if possible to
see that Mansfield is able to get a D.N.R. skating rink which was seconded by
Selectman Secher, and so voted. All in favor.
The Board and SSchool Committee will meet Tuesday, January 23, at 7:30 P.M. to
interview applicants for the vacancy on the School.Committee. (Meeting later
changed to 7:00 P.M.)
The Board to meet Friday at 1:00 P 14. with Superintendent Ferrier regarding the
Light Department budget.
Edward F. Carl, 18 Villa Street drawn as a traverse juror for New Bedford the
first Monday in February.
The Board picked 22 jurors to be added to the existing list. (list of names in
minute book)
A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher that the
Board have plaques made for former Selectmen Main, Saunders and Zecher, and it
was so voted.
A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to adjourn
the meeting at 8:55 P.M.
Added names to Jury List:
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Rose Marie Picchi
43
Angell Street
Constance E. Rathbun'
55
Angell Street
Susan Rose
315
4
Balcom Street
Florence Canty
320
Balcom Street
James E. Wade
177
Branch Street
Peter A. Brown
65
Bella Vista Avenue
John A. King
2
Bellview Drive
Ruth P. Gegenheimer
230
Hope Street
Joseph Galanti
281
Hope Street
Antoniettee T. Annese
180
East Street
John J. Margo
11
Curtin Street
Theresa DePalma
10
Dane Street "
Geraldine Silva
17
Fulton Street
Helen P. Kenney
8
Geneva.Street
Robert OfNeil
2
Morse Court
Salvatore Garland
15
Alden Street
Leo P. Gentili
39
Angell Street
'Edmund F. Butler
1
Atwood Street
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Douglas Maxwell
31
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Balcom Street
John Rose
315
Balcom Street
Edna M. Alger
39
Draper Avenue
Lewis J. 'Davison
3
Morse Court