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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-7-1973ilarch 7, 1973 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. Discussion regarding water rates 6. Joseph Gonsalves with Attorney regarding camp site 7. Joan M. Cutillo, Treasurer and Collector - Department head this week Note- Disposition of North Plain Street parking Resolution March 7, 1973 Meeting called at 7:35 P.M. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $32,690.56, and 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 was so voted. Notice of values represented by Building Permit Applications filed in January 1973 reported for 288 municipalities. The largest expenditures planned for new dwellings, not including "housing projects "were listed and Mansfield's figure was $504,000. Notice received from New England Poorer Company regarding petitions submitted by the New England Power Company with hearings to be held on March 300 1973 at 10:30 A.M. iti the City Hall in Attleboro. Notice received from the Bristol County Selectmen's Association advising that the next meeting of the Association will be held on Thursday, March 22, 1973 at the Brook Manor Restaurant, in North Attleboro. Letter received from D. N. Hyde- Barker with enclosed clippings from "thellocal' news- paper in Mansfield, England regarding the Miss Mansfield 1973 contest. Pictures of the contestants and the winner, Miss Elaine Tarry of 102 Forest Road, New 011erton, were enclosed with the letter. Mr. and Nirs. Barker and "bliss Mansfield" will be in town on Monday April 9, when the whole day will be free for sightseeing. Se- lectman Caponigro to contact the Rotary Club regarding this date. Letter received from the Board of Appeals regarding the A.A. Will gravel pit on Mill Street, advising that the Board and the Building Inspector viewed the property on March 3, 1973 and found it to be in unsatisfactory condition. Debris was found in the river; exposed tree stumps, tree trunks and boulders were all over the pro- perty; areas not brought to finished grade; overhanging banks; and the entire parcel was unseeded. The letter requested that the Town Counsel be requested to convey to Mr. Hill the Board's and Building Inspector's concern over the condition of the pit at the expiration of the permit. It is the Board's feeling that if the condi- tions of the permit are not completed within forty -five days from the date of this letter, the Board of Appeals will ask the Selectmen to have the Town Counsel insti- tute criminal action against A.A. 1-Jill Corp. and civil action to foreclose the Bond for the pit. George Wojtkiewiez, Chairman of the Board of Appeals spoke regarding the pit, ad- vising 14r. Will promised the Board that he would operate the pit in the way that it should operated. He has done everything wrong. Stated he could not control his men and equipment. He has not kept his word. Thinksthe Town should prosecute and. get the $20,000. The pit looks as though a bomb was dumped in there, most dis- couraging pit in town. Would like to have the Selectmen habe the Town Counsel get;a criminal complaint against Mr. Mill. It is a dangerous situation, should haul him into Court. t After further discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro:to direct the Town Counsel to advise Mr. Will of the Board of Appeals! `and Building Inspector's concern over the conditions at the pit on Mill Street, a copy of the Board of A� ali letter to be sent to the Town Counsel, which was seconded by Selectman Secher, was so voted. - 2 - The Board agreed to have the Building Inspector follow up on a check on other pits in town. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve a two day beer license for the Beagle Club on March 31 and April 19 1973, and it was so voted. Chairman Titus commended the Town Manager on the Town Report, very comprehensive report, and well done. Hope we get a.smallitown award for it. The Board discussed having a workshop meeting next week, and a motion was made by Selectmen Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to hold a workshop meeting next week at 7:30 P.M. After a discussion it was agreed to have a short business meet- ing with no one 6n'the agehdh, ,and- .then:go into a workshop meeting, and so voted. The Town Manager advised there will be a meeting with the Capitalilmprovemont' Committee Thursday, March 15 at 7:30 P.M.. A motion was made by Selectman Secher to reappoint Selectman Caponigro to the Capital Improvement Committee which was seconded by Selectman Levine and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro that Selectman Colella be appointed the second member of the Board on the Capital Improvement Committee which was seconded by Selectman Levine and was so voted. The Torn Manager advised there had been a settlement made with the Fields Point Manu- facturing Company in the amount of $1,700., the exact amount of the claim. He also advised that the Water Department is beginning to read crater meters, the bills go out April 1, should have the new rates in effect. The Town Manager discussed with the Board his propsal for the revised water rates for the torn. Advised the Water Department will become a division of the public works Department. Sent out questionnaires to various towns and received. 17 returns from towns the same size and same characteristics. 'as; the - water, system in town. This town ha; the lowest water rates of any surrounding towns. The Town Manager discussed in de- tail the rates, department finances, potential revenue, total consumption, potential revenue from resident users and industrial and commercial consumption ,-from 1Q/1/71' 9/30/72. Water rates for residential mould be increased from the minimum $10. annually to $15• annually with step rates for Above minimum use. Heavier users would be increased to bring them closer in line with the lower rates with the result that the difference in the high and low rates is 50'/, rather than the 3006 difference in the current rate structure. The reasons for the increases are the major operating increases for the Department, the Engineering and research, and the various capital improvements including the Debt Service for the witch Pond well. This project is the major addition to the department made in the last decade. plater rates to be continued for further discussion next creek. Joseph Gonsalves and his Attorney Ernest L. white before the Board regarding Mr. Gonsalves' request for a permit to have a camp site. Attorney White advised that he has applied for a camp site, already has received approval from the Conservation Commission, Natural Resources, received what he would think would be approval, subject t to filing of additional plan which he has done. He then applied to the Board. of - 3 - Health for a permit. Thought the Board had the right to waive the sewer hookup since it is to be a camp site and not a trailer park. No campground as heois planning heeds a:'waiver` according to Section 9 of Chapter 5 of the Board of Health Rules. This chapter applies only for trailer coach parks, a camp site is out in the woods, not the same, does not have this problem, never will be any municipal sewerage to any camp site. Under present Board of health rules he does not have this problem. Mr. Gonsalves did not have a formal application for a license. The Chairman advised the Board take this new situation under advisement, first regarding the Town Counsel's ruling, then act on that, and because of the situation that Mr. Gonsalves did not come forth with the application for a license. If the Town Counsel rules, Mr. Gonsalves to apply for a permit for the camp site. Selectman Levine inquired regarding the establishment of a 911 telephone for the P.D. Discussed meeting on March 21 with DIr. McSweeney at 7:30 P M. regarding this matter. Ile also advised regarding Leonard Flynn stopping by in regard to Bill 5137 regarding each member's vote in a planning district to be counted in proportion to the population of the town he represents, one representative for every 10,000 population. A motion was made by Selectman Levine to send a letter to the appropriate individuals stating the Board's opposition to Bill 5137, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. (letters to be sent to Senator Quinlan, Representative Ames and Senator Parker). Selectman Secher inquired regarding amount of overtime for 106 underpass, and reported that a meeting has been scheduled for March 23 at 3:00 P.M. regarding plaques, etc. for town employees. A motion was made by Selectman Seoher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to endorse Conte servation Commission week April 22 - 30, 1973 with a Proclamation to be written to launch i't, which was so voted. Fair to be held April 28 by Conservation Commission and Natural Resources Trust. Another meeting to be held on March regarding Operation Medic. First meeting had a good representative turn out. Would like a lot of support. Chairman reported on the meeting with the D. P.H . in Boston. 4later Superintendent Cahoon, Town Manager, Town Planner, Highway Administrator T. Bonome, Selectman Caponigro and myself attended this hearing on the access road to Witch Pond. Requested access to Witch Pond for the clearance of the approval of the site itself. One re- presentative there in opposition Presented a.good case, hope it will be feasible. Joint meeting with Planning Board on March 21 to fill the vacancy caused by the re- signation of Dr. Robert Mendes. A motion was made Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to -reappoint Caroline Br gnrd a, mmber of the Library Trustees for a throe year period .until January 1,1976, an i so vo ed. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to reappoint Edward F. Basch a member of the Finance Committee for a three year period until January 1, 1976 and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Colella., seconded by Selectman Secher to appoint Hazel N. l-Iaxwe -11 ;a member of the Board of Registrars, term to expire January 19 1976; John Houghton, term to expire January 1, 1975 and Arthur Remillard, term to expire, January 1, 1971;, and it was so voted. - 4 - A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to reappoint'the following members to the Board of Appeals: George Wojtkiewicz, three year term expiring January 1, 1976; Eric Butler Butler, term expiring January 1, 1976 and Harold Collins Associate Member, term to expire January 1, 1975, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to reappoint Benoni Latham a member of the Planning Board his term to expire January 1, 1978, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Colella to appoint the following Constables, terms to expire January 1, 1974: George W. Cruser, Jr.; N. Lawrence D'Afile; Edward Sliney; Leon C. Grant; Jocelyn Rosado and .Bertram C. Cools, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to appoint Leo -% Costanza and Samuel Cutillo Fence Viewers, their terms to expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. U A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella, to reappoint Robert Button Civil Defense Director, term to expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. t; A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to_.reappoint Jocelyn Rosado, Dog Officer, term to expire January 1, 19714, and it was so voted. �>> A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded. by Selectman Colella to reappoint Bruno Copparini Sealer of Weights and Measure, term to expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. 1% A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to reappoint Glady Cross Veterans! Affairs Officer, term to expire January 1, 1974, and it was � so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to reappoint James T. Grady for an indefinite term, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Levine to reappoint John McNair and Clifford Rideout members of the Recreation Committee, terms to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to appoint '. Robert K. Jones and Charles Meszoely members of the Conservation Commission, terms to expire January 1,19,74, and Stuart W. Sweet, term to expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint u1. Allen Lunn Measurer of Wood and Bark for a term to expire January 1, 1974, and it vr' was so voted. C ' A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella, to reappoint Alfred Turinese a member of the Board of Assessors, term to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Col1 lla to reappoint Edward F. Carl a member of the Industrial Pinancing Authorityh�, s term to expire on January 1, 1978, and it was so voted. - 5 - Pp A motion was made by Selectman Secher,-,seconded by Selectman Caponigro to reappoint f� Harold Bell, Jr. Measurer of LeatherAevnto expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. v A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint Ronald R. Montaquila a member of the Building and Housing Code Committee, his term to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to appoint the following members to the Building and Housing Code Committee: Theodore B. Reed, term to expire January 1, 1976 and John Gross, term to expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to appoint Charles J. Antonuccio a member of the Building and Housing Code Committee, term to expire January 1, 1975, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to appoint Dennis` A. Hannon Electric Light Manager for an indefinite term, and it was so voted, i A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to appoint Norman Mahana a member of the Municipal Building Committee, his term to expire January 1, 1978, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to appoint Kevin Hunt a member of the Board of Health, his term to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to appoint John Folan a member of the Board of Health, his term to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint Richard Secher a member of the Board of Health his term to expire January 1, 1975, and it was so voted. Selectman Secher recorded as present but not voting. I-Ir. Secher to be a member of the Finance Committee, serve both terms, and to continue until the end of Town Meeting. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to appoint Leonard Flynn a member of the Board of Health his term to expire January 1, 1974, and it was so voted. A.motion WA6cmade by Selectman Caponigro;' seconded -by.'- Selectman- Sachs r to appoint Walter I. Main a member- of the Board of Health, his term to expire January 1, 19759 and it was so voted. Chairman Titus advised that he was opposed to the entire Board of Health. A motion was made by Selectman Secher to appoint Paul C. DeAvilla a- member of the Municipal Building Committee, Selectman Caponigro requested that the _Board hold up this Committee until next week, and Selectman Secherts motion was withdrawn. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to appoint Edward Giardina a member of the Finance Committee effective upon adjournment of Town meeting, his term to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigrb.t seconded by Selectman Colella to reappoint Carl A. Nelson a member of the Planning Boaxd, but the motion was defeated 3 - 2, Selectmen Levine, Secher and Titus opposed. sm A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella to reappoint Warren A. Reed and Gene J. Ceccarelli members of the Airport Commission, terms to expire January 1, 1976, and it was so voted. /A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint John Riccio a member of the Building and Housing Code Committee, term to expire January 1, 1975, and it was so voted. Selectman Levine advised that a time should be set up for the first meeting of the Board of Health and Selectman Secher suggested March 12, 1973 at 7:30 P.M. for the first meeting, members to be notified. The Chairman passed the gavel to Clerk Secher and made a motion to appoint Paul Jodice a member of the Municipal Building Committee, term to expire January 1, 1977, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro to appoint John Dunn a member of the Airport Commission replacing Christy Vose, but after a discussion the motion was withdrawn., Joan Cutillo,Town Treasurer and Collector met with the Board as Department Head this week. She advised the Board regarding investment of funds, reported on outstanding Personal property taxes fbr 1971 and 1972, and outstanding excise bills for 1971. Excise bills are reported to Registry before they are abated. Discussed 1972 excise bills, have not received there all :.yet. Reported on outstanding 1972 real estate bills in the amount of $139778.21. Will be a tax title taking on March 16, Some of these properties are elibigle for auction or land court foreclosure. Will have a sale in the summer of those pieces which are not paid at that time, and will have a, sale of low value land or public auction. Regarding borrowing, have not done it yet, have enough funds to get through March, April and part of May if the State comes through with money,might make it into June or July. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella to sign the corrected deed for the Housing Authority property subject to Town Counsel approval, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to go into execu- tive session with the Town Treasurer, and it was so voted. Mrs. Cutillo discussed with the Board the sewer assessments for Francis Baldini, 128 Church Street regarding assessment on Brook Street. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to abate the assessment of Mr. Baldini on Brook Street upon the condition that Mr. Baldini sign a letter that if a home is built on the .land that an assessment will be made, and it was so voted. Mrs. .Cutillo also discussed the abatement for Mrs. Mosher on Smiley Avenue in the amouni of $478, since at the time the property was purchased, there was no recorded sewer charge on the property. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella that Mrs. Mosher be abated the sewer assessment of 8478., plus committed interest. Should Mrs. Mosher or any future owners connect to the sewer that they be charged the assessment,.and it was so voted. 1 Regular meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M.