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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-11-1973AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. Conservation Commission Resolution 6. C. C. & F. Water system discussion 7. open Warrant for a Special Town Meeting Note: The Veterans' program reorganization /, April 11, 1973 April 11, 1973 Meeting called at 5:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $209,507.08. and it was so voted. The Board presented a Proclamation to Mrs. Meszoely, representing the Natural Re- sources Trust and Mrs. Button, representing the Conservation Commission naming April 22 - 29, 1973 Conservation Week in the town. 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 waq made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the March 7, 1973 minutes as amended, deleting appointments made by the Board,which according to the new Charter,were Town Manager appointments, namely;,;Fenoe Viawers, Civil Defense Director, Dog Officer, Sealer of Weights and Measures, Veterans' Affairs Officer, Measurer of Wood and Bark, Measurer of Leather,.and two members of the Municipal Building Committee (r9appointed 4/4/73) and it was so voted. Request received from the P.M. Division of the New Century Club for permission for the use of the South Common for the 10th Annual Arts Festival presently scheduled for June 2, (rain date June 9). The Board endorsed the program which will be referred to the Recreation Committee. Letter received from Representative John S. Ames advising that the Board might be interested in the memorandum from the Commissioner of Public Works outlining changes in Chapter 90 - the local highway Aid Program, and in the breakdown of State Aid Mansfield would be eligible for if the proposed legislation is accepted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to grant per- mission to the American Legion Auxiliary of Post #198 to conduct its annual Poppy Drive May 21 to 26, 1973, and it was so voted. Paul Dalton and Michael Murphy from C.C. & F. present to discuss with the Board C.C. & F.'s proposed 2 MG water tank. They advised that they had met on a couple of occasions with Whitman and Howard regarding the proposed site for the water storage tank, and had discussed the proposal with the Town Manager and discussed an article for a special Town Meeting. Would be in one article asking for the town to accept the deed of land with the storage tank. Construction would be done according to specifications and final approval of the Board. It would be necessary to have a roadway access to the site and would have to have a Variance. The Chairman advised that the town is very fortunate to be offered', this water tank. One of the town's greatest needs is a much needed storage area. The town is ex- tremely fortunate to be accepting this gift. The other Board members agreed. Mr. Dalton advised that they would be looking for assistance in building the access to this tank over the right -of -way which would be a driveway. Requesting the Planning Board to go in prior to the subdivision approval. - 2 - ( A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to call a Special Town Meeting on April 30, 1973 at 8:15 P.M. to see if we can proceed with this project, and it was so voted. The Town Manager advised of other articles to be in a Special Town Meeting; namely, four zoning articles; adoption of the State Pedestrian0rdinance accepting the General Laws; zoning request of R. Rizzo for land on Otis Street; establishment of a sewer abatement district water pollution district; lagoon study - to appro- priate $14,000.; C. C. & F. storage tank; The Town Manager discussed with the Board regarding making the award for the bull- dozer in the amount of $32,500. but it was agreed to table the award until next week. Discussion regarding presentation to the Planning Board regarding land off Elm Street for a major subdivision over acertain number of lots. Board to review plans with the developers, meeting to be scheduled. The Town Manager advised that he had reviewed the landfill site problem trying to adjust the salary account to insure that the landfill site is open on Saturdays. He also announced that Bertram Cook as of today will be appointed full -time Build- ing Inspector working with the Board of Health regarding health inspections. Selectman Caponigro advised the Board that the Lions Club had given the Fire De- partment "Jaws of Life" a power rescue tool, and a donation for an operation microscope for Sturdy Hospital. Selectman Levine advised that the first Building and Housing Code Committee meet- ing will be held next Tuesday, April 17 at 7:30 P.M. for an organizational meet- ing. Suggested meeting be arranged with the Municipal Building Committee and have them come in next week to the Selectmen's meeting. Selectman Colella commended the Town Hall Building Committee for the fine job they did. Have done a remarkable job and wished them all suooess;;in the construction of this new building. Selectman Seeher suggested sending each member of the Com- mittee a letter of appreciation. Selectman Secher spoke in reference to the State Department of Natural Resources recent approval of the Perrara foundation on Willow Street stating her concern that the property was a poor location for a house lot. It was noted that this matter has been referred to the new Board of Health to see that all health regulations are complied with. Discussion regarding a workshop meeting, and it was agreed that after this month there would be a workshop meeting each month, the first Wednesday of each month to discuss problems. May 2 at 7:30 P.M. A motion was made by Selectman Secher to appoint James Wills for the position on the Airport Commission which was seconded by Selectman Colella and it was so voted. Selectman Levine made a motion to appoint John Dunn a member of the Planning Board which was seconded by Selectman Secher, his term to expire in 1978, and it was so voted. - 3 - Selectman Levine brought up about the appointment to the Airport Commission, and that a joint meeting should be held with the Airport Commission before making the appointment, and it was voted to rescind the previous vote.: Meeting to be held April 25 for this appointment. Selectman Secher wished that Mr. Wills' name be submitted for the joint meeting. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 P.M., and was so voted.