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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-19-1973April 19, 1973 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager and Town Counsel. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $168,115.84, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, and it was so voted. Notice received from the Department of Natural Resources advising of an Extension Permit for the Mansfield Trust, c% Cabot, Cabot and Forbes for a period of one year from the date signed by the Commissioners of Natural Resources, dated April 5, 1973• Acknowledgement received from the Massachusetts League of Cities and Towns for the membership dues for the Board for the period from January 1, 1973, ending June 30, 19`4• Regarding communication from Representative John Ames regarding the fact sheet and memorandum from the Commissioner of Public Works outlining the changes in Chapter 90 - Local Highway Aid Propgram and State Aid breakdown for the town, if legislation is accepted.. The Board agreed to invite Representative Ames to the May 2 meeting to discuss the proposal, and to also discuss the Vete=s!c, Benefit reorganization program. The Town Manage'discussed with the Board the closing of the sanitary landfill site for one day during the week, the biggest trouble being the money available, not enough money to keep it open six days a week. Anything over 40 hours has to be at time and one -half. With the money available we can have the site open four days, and close on Friday, and have it open on Saturday. Th6,B6ard discussed the recommendation, and after a poll of the Board, a motion was made by Selectman Secher that the recommendation to close the sanitary landfill site on Friday be put into effect on a trial basis for a month, effective April 27, 1973 which was seconded by Selectman Levine, and so voted. 4 - 1 - Selectman Colella opposed. (To berreviewed in <a'month). The Town Manager advised that the bulldozer bid was awarded to Hans Bernt Company for the Internatioral ;..T:here'hagobeen' 9 large n.ordee plabed for. water Sueterb -� in .bider to gear up for the new rates. Walker Process equipment for the sewer plant should be here within a week and one -half. Discussed Telephone Company meeting in- formally concerning the 911 line and its telephone expansion of the whole town, pre- fer t8 do it in May. Meeting scheduled for meeting with developers of condonminium on Elm Street next week between 8:30 and 9:00 P.M. Robert Button, 63 East Street drawn as a juror for Superior Court the first Monday in May. 2 The Chairman advised that the town is prepared to take the property for the new Town Hall/Police Station. The Order of Taking is ready and can be filed tomorrow. The Town has 30 days to record the Order of Taking, but we will get the deed and record them both at the same time. This would require a vote of the Board to make the Order of Taking, and the bank will sign the deed tomorrow. The awarding of the bid will be thereafter. Selectman Caponigro advised that the contract would be awarded to A. P. Whitaker tomorrow. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to sign the Order of Taking for the land for the new Town Hall /Police Station, and it was so voted. Selectman Caponigro thanked the Selectmen for the work they have put into this, and also the bank for its reasonable settlement on the bank site. The United National may retain its present location until such time as the contractors begin clearing the parking lot. They will pay a rental fee of $2,500. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to send a letter and photo of the new Town Hall /Police Station to the Massachusetts Selectmen's Magazine, and it was so voted. Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 24 with Selectman Colella, Ronald Dubuc and Tom Bonome regarding drainage problems. Meeting scheduled for 3:00 P.M. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Levine, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.