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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-9-1973May 9. 1973 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. 1 All members present, and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $231,221.93 and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, and it was so voted. Copy of letter read from the Planning Board sent to Charles Francis, Ryan, Elliott and Company, Inc. advising that the Planning Board and Conservation Commission have considered the drainage from the Industrial Park and how it relates to the Conservation Commission property. The two Boards agreed that only one crossing of the Conservation Commission property would be permitted, and this would be on the southerly point. The recommendation consists of the development by the Indus- trial Park Realty Trust of one retention area on their property and the expansion by the Realty Trust of the skating pond on the Conservation property. This drainage system within the industrial area to be:designdd in,�donformance';with,the standards of the Mansfield Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and that the cost of construction for the entire drain system be the responsibility of the Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust. Notice received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission advising that the Certificates of Good Standing are applicable to Corporations only - not individuals as previously stated in a notice received in April. Letter read from Whitman & Howard, Inc. regarding the Dustin's well site advising that they had contacted Kv. Paul T. Anderson, District Sanitary Engineer regarding a test of the well site over a prolonged period of time for the presence of pesticide£ Mr. Anderson advised that the DPH would be interested in such a test in view of the fact that the majority of the greenhouses are no longer in operation and others are being phased out, providing certain conditions were met. The test to be conduct- ed through the dry summer months (July and August ) for a period of sixty to ninety days, and that the pumping rate should be equal to at least one -half of the expected yield of the proposed gravel packed well. Recommendations for taking the tests was also given. Letter received from Louis Cinelli, Chairman of the Recreation Committee advising that it was a unanimous decision of the Commission to request the Selectmen if some action could be taken to install lights on the softball field at Memorial Park. A plan of the lighting plan prepared by Mr. Ferrier was attached. Action tabled until meeting with Mr. Ferrier as Light Commissioners. Mrs. Dolores Benson before the Board regarding proposed Garden Street. She advised that Mr. Levine moved at Town Meeting to table anything to do with proposed Garden Street. She has owned the abutting property for three years now next to the town - owned land. Since the article did not pass, she wants that piece of town -owned land cleaned up. plants the poison ivy sprayed on a continuing basis; will not mow her lawn because of the poison ivy. Her neighbor Mrs. Sullivan paid $25. to have larger trash cleaned up and she is on a limited income, but she does not intend to do so. The town should clean the property and have it sprayed, and something should be done - 2 - to bank the property line with gravel, the water floods her land; should not have to put up with the water; would put up a fence, but it would rot. She plans to be at a Selectmen's meeting on a continual basis until the property is cleaned up. If the town will bank the line she will put up a fence. Chairman Titus advised that the Board will take Airs. Benson's suggestions under consideration, and give the Board a chance to see what it intends to do re- garding the situation. Mrs. Benson advised that the town was foolish since she was willing to pay for the land, fix the drain and clean it up. The Board met in joint session with Donald Zecher, Warren Reed and William Lawrence, members of the Airport Commission, to fill the vacancy on the Airport Commission caused by the resignation of Christy Vose. Selectman Secher nominated James Wills to fill the Vacancy, and the nomination was seconded by Warren Reed. There were no other nominations, and James Wills was appointed a member of the Airport Commission to fill the unexpired term of Christy Voss whose term expires on January 1, 1974. The Board discussed the Airport with members of the Commission. Repairs to thetaxi -wa in the amount of $1,800. were discussed. Mr. Zecher advised that he'- talked to the Chief Engineer at M.A.C. and that funds were temporarily unavailable. The Town Manager advised the $1,800. went in as a line item under operating expenses. Mr. Zecher advised there were repairs to be done on the porch, and the roof on the building itself, and that there was a great amount of painting which needs to be done not covered under maintenance expense. The Town Manager advised that if the town has E.E.A. help maybe some of these things could be done. Mr. Zecher questioned regarding the land taking by the State of the Airport land, whether or not that money would go into the General Fund or stay with the Airport. Letter read from Joseph T. Cronin, District Highway Engineer regarding the lack of an appropriation for Chapter 90 Maintenance for 1973• Although they have not been allotted, there is a strong possibility that the Department of Public Works will provide the State and County shares for the usual maintenance programs. The town will be notifed if these funds are available. Letter read from Kevin Hunt, Clerk of the Board of Health, regarding the ever -de- creasing space in the present landfill site, and due to the possibility of eminent domain proceedings concerning the adjacent property that could be used for expansion of the landfill site, the Board of Health requests a joint meeting with the Board to discuss these matters. It was suggested that this could be brought up at the joint meeting on May 9, Letter received from the Community Antenna Television Commission regarding cable television licensees fees to the town are due for the years 1972 and 1973. If the town has issued a cable television license, the fee payable for the licensee shall be the 'greater-of ` the minimum fee of $250. or a fee equal to fifty cents per subscriber served with the number of subscribers as of December 31 for the year preceding. It was recommended the town collect these fees. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella to grant a renewal Auctioneer's License to Francis J. Fox, and it was so voted. Application received from Maroiano- Shaw's Sporting Goods, Inc. for a License for the sale of ammunition. Selectmen Levine suggested that this license be taken under advisement, the Fire Chief to check. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to grant - 3 - a renewal Auctioneer's License to Leon C. Grant, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to grant a renewal Junk Dealer's License to Barbara D. Collier, and it was so voted. The Board met in joint session with the Board of Health to appoint a member to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Walter I. Main. Selectman Caponigro nominated Allen Willis which was seconded by Selectman Colella. John Folan nominated Betty Roche which was seconded by Leonard Flynn. Selectman Levine nominated Edward Donahue which was seconded by Kevin Hunt. A motion was made by Jack Folan, seconded by Selectman Levine to close the nominations. Town Manager Hannon counted the ballots, and Betty Roche received the votes necessary to be appointed :as a. member of the Board of Health to fill the term of Walter I. Main whose term expires on' January 19 1975• Leonard Flynn advised that there were certain portions of the discussion regarding the landfill site which should be discussed in executive session because of what is involved. Meeting regarding this matter tabled until next Wednesday night. Selectman Secher advised that a representative for the area Mental Health was needed, The Director called her this evening and advised the Board should make an effort to' fill the position. Mrs. Secher suggested Mrs. Caponigro to fill the position since she has worked with the Mental Health before. Selectman Secher reported on the next meeting of Operation Medic which will be held on May 15. She also advised that another Doctor was shown around the town. He wouldbe :tike an Associate, but is considering coming to town. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to express the Board's appreciation to the Jaycees and the Army Reserve Unit for their assist- ance during the cleanup program last Saturday, and it was so voted. Chairman Titus advised that he had a project that the Board has spoken of several times, and he would like to have Bob Jones in to talk about it with him. Would like to propose to the Board, and get its full support, for a project to beautify all of the squares, triangles, corners, sections and intersections of the town. Undertake this program with the help of Bob, plant shrubs and flowers. Suggested different groups in town might cooperate in the program. Bob Jones advised that to initiate something like this should start with one or two spots and let the people see what you are trying to do. After further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to direct the Town Manager to set up a program of beauti- fication of the commons and other areas that are on the list and to ask the support of the Recreation Commission, Conservation Commission and any local civic organization that might help, and it was so voted. Town Manager to come back with five or six proposals. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Levine that the Board send a letter of condolence to Mrs. Arthur Tufts in the loss of her husband, and to the Easton Board of Selectmen, and it was so voted. Walter Allen and George Howland from Whitman and Howard, and.Bill Cahoon, Water & Sewer Superintendent present at the meeting. Mr. Cahoon advised that water usage is continuing at a high rate, getting close to the maximum, The Board should put a ban on if the water consumption gets any worse. Can maintain 117'- 12' at the Reservoir on weekends, but during the week can only maintain II' - 91. Have two pumps that are not meeting the yield we should be getting, Two pumps have been cleaned at,West Mansfield, but have two pumps to be done, we are not getting+ _4_ the yield we should be getting. Mr. Howland advised that these wells should be cleaned before the summer. Could be done in a matter of weeks, and would cost around £$20,OOO..for the cleaning, etc. They could come back to 10030. The tom rneeds more water without too much lost time. Discussion regarding the money to clean the wells could be an emergency measure or it was suggested calling a meeting with the Finance Committee and a tentative Special Town'Meeting was set for May 30, 1973• Discussion regarding letter from Whitman and Howard regarding the retesting of the Dustin well. They have contacted Paul T. Anderson, District Sanitary Engineer regarding a test over a prolonged period of time for the presence of pesticides. Mr. Anderson advised the D.P.H. would be interested in such a test since the majority of the greenhouses in the area are no longer in operation and others are being phased out. Suggested the test be conducted through the dry summer months, July and August for a period of 60 to ninety days. Recommended starting the test no later than mid ;Tune. All necessary planning will have to be done very soon. Selectman Colella presented a petition which was given to him for sewer on School Street requesting that a sum of money be raised and appropriated to be used for a sewerage system on School Street, about 600' and will service 25 or 30 homes. Wished the Board to go along with this petition and submitted it. for the next Special Town Meeting.: Discussion regarding this installation being under the Master Plan and Capital Improvement plan. A motion was made by Selectman Colella to'ihsert: the petition fobi.Sohool Street '. residents for.sdwer_ +at the next Special Town Meeting and,give a report of?our findings against the Master Plan which was seconded by Selectman Secher. f The Chairman advised that%the Board enters an article in a Special Town Meeting people are under the impression that by entering it we support it. Selectman Caponigro advised the Board should ask Mr, Heskett, a petitioner, to come to the meeting next Wednesday to discuss the matter, and requested Selectman Colella to withdraw his motion which he did. Discussion regarding softball field and making recommendation to the Recreation Commission for another softball field. To discuss,with'the Recreation Committee next week. The Town Manager advised that the D.P.W. is changing its regulations for STOP sign regulations. If the Board has any suggestion, please advise. D.P.W. will buy the signs and give them to us. The Town Manager advised that he was awarding the bids for the two Police cruisers and the unmarked car to Paul Mitrano, Inc, in the amounts of $5,891 for the two cruisers, and the unmarked car in the amount of $2,968; Seleetman•Secher read a, letter from the Director at Sturdy Hospital advising he was aware of the Committee's efforts to seek and attract additional physicians to Mansfieli A special research committee has been appointed by the Medical Staff Executive Com- mittee with the purpose of attracting additional doctors to the area served by the Hospital, and in their efforts will also make the needs of your town and other towns known to'likely prospects. Offered his help to the committee. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to go into executive session regarding town finances, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M. Mav 9, 1973 In executive session the Board discussed the Witch Pond Well Site re- garding appraisal.