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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-24-1974r January 24, 1973 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folders 5• 6 :45 P.M. appointment of member for School Committee to fill existing vacancy by School Committee and Selectmen Note: One -side parking on North Main Street has been approved and will be in effect next week. January 24, 1973 Meeting called at 7:35 P.M. l All members present, and the Town Manager. The Town Counsel came in later. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $59,1111.25, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Seoher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted, and it was so voted. Two notices of hearings received from the Board of Appeals; one on the application of Michael Castri6tta,30 Kingman Avenue for variance to convert a two family dwelling to four family use. at'S 00 P.M: on February 6, and'at- 8:15.P.M. for.iHome Deveiopersi Inc4l ;of, Brockton for a Variance to establish a lot for single dwelling purposes on the corner of Leonard Street and Leonard Circle. Letter received from the Water Resources Commission enclosing: °four -oop es of.the Revised State Offer and Acceptance Form increasing the State grant to 30 per cent of the revised estimated eligible cost on 41PC- Mass -151y. All four copies to be signed, and the original and two copies to be returned to the Water Resources Commission. Copy of letter from Planning Board sent to Home Developers, Inc. received advising that the Planning Board voted to disapprove the definitive subdivision plan for Magna Vista II subdivision submitted to them on September 19, 1972 advising the reasons for the disapproval. Another copy of letter from Planning Board to Paul Jodice regarding Definitive Sub- division Plan submitted on December 29, 1972, advising that the plans do not con- tain all of the information as required in the Rules and Regulations in effect at the time of the preliminary submission. The plan will not be considered as sub- mitted until they conform with the Rules and Regulations of the Planning Board. Paul Dalton and Michael Iurphy from C. C. & F. before the Board to discuss a pro- posed subdivision plan filed with the Planning Board for subdivision approval. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro and seconded by Se- lectman Levine to approve the plan of C. C. 8: F. and grant the waiver of Regulation #4 of the Subdivision Regulations as has been done on previous subdivisions, and that-restrictions will be so noted on the plan. Pero tests to be taken as necessary and the plan will be so noted with the restrictions, and it was so voted. Three letters received offering their services as members of the Board of Health namely, Leonard F. Flynn, Dr. Rodney P. Plourde, and Robert Morrison. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve a renewal Vehicular Milk License for Producers Dairy, and it was so voted. Discussion regarding Route 140 corner of West and School Streets. Town Manager advised the State intended to change the location of the 1110 sign. Selectman Colella thought there should be full traffic signals at that corner. Discussed taking traffic counts at that location, and if lights are put up the town will have to pay for them. Also discussed Eastman Street and Route 106 and C.C. &,F. The Chairman suggested that the Board request help from Representative Ames to help,,the Board in their problems at these location5�might be able to get help from the State. 2 The Town Manager advised that approval had been received from the State for the one -side parking on North Main Street, and it will be enforced next Tuesday. There is one stipulation that 10 minute parking be allowed at the Post Office. He hoped the townspeople will bear with the Board and give it an honest and fair trial. Selectman Levine advised that the people should be advised where there is municipal parking and how they can get to the areas. There will be parking on Old Colony Way, public parking lot side of the New England Secuti.ty office, and new parking space at North Main Street. The Board discussed the underground service costs as previously presented by Superintendent Ferrier because of the new subdivision regulations requiring underground services. Several Board members were concerned that the under- ground regulations might unduly increase town expenses for utility installations in new subdivisions. Selectman Levine advised that subdivision regulations are here if we like it or dislike it. The utilities should be underground, will pay off in the long run, better looking homes and better value, but did not want the Light Department footing the bills. After the discussion a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro to request the Town Manager to ask Mr. Ferrier to come up`wwith,,alternative bests, and to wait one more week to act on the underground `service costs for subdivisions, which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and it was so voted. Selectman Levine opposed. At 8:145 P.M. the Board met with the members of the School Committee to elect a, member to fill the existing vacancy on the School Committee. The Town Counsel explained the procedure to follow. There were seven applicants for the position; namely, Richard Blandori, Paul Boyden, Richard Horton, Reverend Arthur McAskill, Clifford Pearl, Eugene Richards and Robert Saquet. Typed ballots were passed out, the,: above_. nominated -by Selectman :Secherirseconded:by Selectman Colella and voted:unanimouslycto appeatcon the +ballot.> The Town Manager.:eounted'the ballots with the Chairmeft.of:the,:two- Boards, iobsexving the!ballots'as counted. Richard Blandori received 5 votes; Paul Boyden 1 vote, Richard Horton 1 vote and Reverend McAskill 2 votes, Richard Blandori was appointed a member of the School Committee to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Francis Casson until the January 19714 Eleotion.r: The Chairman of the School Committee to inform Mr. Blandori of his appointment as soon as possible. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to adjourn the meeting and it was so voted. The meeting adjounred at 9:00 P.M.