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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-4-1973April 4, 1973 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $172,174.36, and exit was;106 voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted, and it was so voted. An application was received from C.C. & F. for permission to store 6,000 gallons of propane gas (liquid) on Suffolk Road near Forbes Boulevard. A hearing date was set for April 18, at 8:30 P.M. (Due to lack of time for proper advertising date was changed to April 25, 1973 at 8 :30 P.M.) A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to sign the Proclamation naming April 19, 1973 Easter Seal Coffee Day in town, and it was so voted. Notice received from the Board of Appeals that a hearing will be held on April 11, 1973 in the Lecture Room at the High School at 7:30 P.M. on the application of Owens - Illinois, Inc. for a Variance to erect a glass manufacturing plant on a parcel of land located on Maple Street and Oakland Street in the Industrial Park. Notices also received regarding a hearing in the Lecture Room on April 11, 1973 at 8 :45 P.M. on the application of Sterling Real Estate for a Variance to establish a Real Estate Office at 166 Chauncy Street, and at 9:15 P.M. a hearing for Variance on the application of Woods Real Estate, Inc. to attach a 4 x 8 ft. so- called "Commander" sign to two existing poles located at 235 Chauncy Street. Next week's meeting of the Board will be held at 5 :30 P.M. so that the Board can attend the Owens- Illinois hearing:by the Board of Appeals. A Variance was granted to Conley Eagan by the Board of Appeals to convert a 24 x 24 storage building into a three room house (for members of the family only). A Variance,waetdenied by the Board of Appeals to allow Michael Castriotta to convert a two family dwelling into four family use. Report received from Anderson Nichols Company, Inc. of the summary of the feasibility report on sewerage and wastewater treatment facilities, for Rumford River Ad Hoc Regional Sewer Study Committee for Foxboro - Mansfield- Norton. Letter of resignation received from Walter I. Main, a member of the Board of Health, effective April 4, 1973 because of increasing business pressures and not being able to attend the meetings. The Selectmen accepted his resignation with regret, the Board of Health to be notified of the resignation, and a joint meeting to be set up with the Board of Health to fill the vacancy. - 2 - Memorandum received from the Mass. League of Cities & Towns regarding proposed new plan for Massachusetts Veterans' Benefits. Towns now pays one half of the cost the Veterans! benefits program. New legislation under the State's reorganization plan proposes to shift this tax burden to the Federal Government. The State will continue to contribute its half. TAis plan would abolish the present Welfare system, and the memorandum outlined the proposed new plan. Notice received from the Massachusetts Taxpayers Foundation, Inc. regarding the proposed new plan for Mass.VeteranO Benefits, advising that the town's one -half share) for the period May 1971 through April 1972 was $20;000.. This tax burden should and can be shifted to the Federal government. The new plan was outlined, and advised that it would permit cities and towns to retain their Veterans' Agents and offices, for which they presently pay the full cost. To be on the agenda next week for consideration and discussion. Letter read from Harold Borayman, Vice President of Koerner Waldorf regarding the substantial increases in both water and sewer charges, coming at one time, and believed this subject needs further study in order to reach this goal. Hoped the Board would consider all the facets of the problem in making its decision. Comparison of old and proposed new water and sewer rates were enclosed with the letter. Letter received from E. Lionel Pavlo Engineering Co. Inc. advising that they had examined the plans and report describing the sanitary landfill operations at East Street and have discussed these operations with Mr. Dubuc, Town Engineer and - ( Chad Maurer, Town Planner. In their opinion the plans and report meet the pro- fessional engineering standards. Discussion with Roland Collins regarding his application for a Junk Dealer's License. Mr .Collins was questioned where he would store the junk and he advised in back of his house in the woods for a period of time.�:Juhk::would eon6i6to6f metals, stoves,refrigerators, etc, but no cars. Discussion regarding Mr. Collins applying for a variance and then the Board would grant the license. After further discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, to grant Roland•,Collins a`. Junk Colloctor's License with the explicit understanding that it must be stored in a specific area according to the prevailing laws, which was seconded by Selectman Seoher, and so voted. Coby =:of notice, !sent rto'.Jose Periera, 206 Franklin Street in reply to his Notice of Intent and plans for Willow Street, approving the permit, and upon the recording thereof in the Registry of Deeds, work may commence. There were eight conditions cited in regard to the permit. Mrs. Jellinek before the Board regarding a gravel pit located on Plain Street. In past years there was a�courto case ,`:and::one.of- the)oonditions of.,the court order and permit was that a $20,000. bond be posted with the town. The bond is not in possession of the town. Matter to be checked. Notice received from Francis W. Hatch, Jr, Republican Floor Leader regarding H3824, a proposed bill which would impose additional costs upon two or more cities or towns by regulation of compensation, hours, status, conditions, or benefits of municipal employment would require. Form to be filled out and returned. - 3 - A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve a sewer connection for James Graham, 25 Summer Street, and it was so voted. Board invited to the Rotary Club luncheon on Tuesday, April 10. Miss Mansfield from England will be present at the luncheon. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro to proclaim April 10, Doss Mansfield Day, and to prepare a Proclamation so stating, which was seconded by Selectman Secher, and so voted. It was also suggested that a copy of Jennie Copeland's book, Everyday but Sunday , be pre - dented to her along with a Town Report. Discussion regarding sanitary landfill appropriation voted at Town Meeting. The Town Manager advised that he intends to make a motion for reconsideration of this item, if we do not have funds will have to close the landfill site on Saturdays. Discussed proposed sewer rates, and the Town Manager advised that the Board dis- cussed the rate and went through it in detail , and agreed to wait for a year before changing the rates. The increase, -:in water rztes will increase the revenue. Chairman received a request from Mrs. Douglas for permission from the Board to put up a sign on town -oimed land at Pine Needle Park, if she is granted a variance from the Board of Appeals. Another member of the group interested in developing this area wondered if there is any way they could get shrubbery for this area, and if they bought the shrubbery would the highway department assist in placing the shrubberay. Selectman Levine advised he would like Town Counsel opinion regarding this request. Regarding the lagoon study. After consulting with the Town Counsel and engineers, and because of the timing of Town Meeting appealed to the State and have asked for a hearing with the State. Could put an article in a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting. The State recognizes the funding problem, have not given us a hearing date yet. Selectman Levine questioned if it would be possible to set up a workshop meeting sometime this month or next month to meet with the Chairmen of Committees, etc. He also inquired regarding the status of Routes 25 and 140, and whether or not a letter should be sent to the State requesting this information. Selectman Caponigro suggested that possibly Leonard Flynn, member of the Joint Transportation Committee, could get some information. Report received from Bert Cook, Building Inspeotor,.pegarding I peatipns..made of various gravel pits., namely A.A. Will, Bortarelli. Bkotliera and' Joseph Rezza. Selectman Colella brought up about the increase in water rates for unmetered homes regarding the motion that Selectman Levine made and that failed.last week. There was a lengthy discussion. amd a motion was made by Selectman Colella to increase the unmetered homes in town to a $32.00 fee annually, effective on the next billing in October, which was seconded by Selectman Levine. There was further discussion and Selectman Secher moved to amend the motion to $40, a year, but there was no second to the motion. The original motion was so voted - 3 -1 Selectmen Levine, Colella and Secher in favor - Selectman Caponigro opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to adjourn, and it was so voted, Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. Aprii Its 1973 The Board met in executive session to discuss several subjects. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro and seconded by Selectman Levine, to g6'into open §edsion, and it was so voted. Selectman Caponigro moved that the Board support reconsideration of the rent line item, motion failed. The Board discussed the Municipal Building Committee candidates. A motion was made by Selectman Levine that Joseph LaMarre be appointed a member of the Munioipal.Building Committee, his term to expire January 1, 1975 which was seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Becher to appoint Dr. Rodney Plourde a member of the Municipal Building Committee, his term to expire January 1, 1974 which was seconded by Selectman Levine, and so voted. Selectman Caponigro made a motion to appoint +Robert Saquet a member of the Municipal Building Committee, his term to expire January 1, 1976 which was seconded by Selectman Becher, and so voted.