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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-16-1973May 16, 1973 Meeting called at 7:45 P.M. All. members present and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Secher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $177,219.70 with the exception of checking voucher #1659, which was seconded by Selectman Colella and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted. The Chairman introduced Robert Baptiste, a local citizen who has been instrumental in bringing out a great deal of research regarding multiple sclerosis arld the bill #15475 citing a National Advisory Commission to find the cause and cure for M.S. He advised that he would like to honor Robert Baptise for his many hours of effort, hours of work and labor he has put into this project to bring this about. It was through his efforts that Bill 15475 was passed. Hope to haveefindingb'from,this'­ Commission back- to.the President,by.September for funding. The Chairman read a Resolution commending Robert Baptiste which was presented to him. Mr. Baptiste advised that 14S was a disease of the central nervous system, and outlined its effects, and reviewed his efforts in behalf of the disease: The Board members congratulated Mr. Baptiste for his work that he has done regarding M.S. Mr. Heaketh and others from the School Street area before the Board regarding their petition for a sewer installation from the corner of West Street to Coral Street, a distance of approximately 605'. He advised that everyone on the street has a problem, and would connect to the sewer. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Colella to insert the article for the extension of a sewer line from West Street to Coral Street in the Special Town Meeting Warrant, and it was so voted. Charles Francis from Ryan and Elliott before the Board with a map of the Mansfield Realty Trust and the Industrial Park at the intersection of Maple and Oakland Streets. Described what the proposed plans are for the sale in the Park to Owens - Illinois, and the proposed sewer, water and electrical underground, and the necessary hydrants and sewer manholes. The Board agreed to take this under advisement and to check with Camp Dresser and McKee regarding the proposed plans. Mrs. Ramseyer from the Attleboro Area Mental Health Inc. before the Board regarding the vote at the annual Town Meeting which voted the sum of $2,483. for a year or $39724. for the 18 month period. A request had been made previously for the sum of $5,964. for the 18 month period, thus there is lacking a sum of $29240. for this period. Mrs. Ramseyer requested the amount of $2,240 be included in an article for the scheduled Special Town Meeting. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Secher to put an article in the Special Town Meeting Warrant May 309 1973 requesting:that':$20 240. ; be* added .' to:the_ Mental 'Health.Clinic account which was seconded by Selectman Levine, and was so voted. Request received from the Peter Pan Bus Lines, Inc.for a license to operate a Bus service from Springfield, and other points in Western Mass. to Hyannis and points i on the Cape. The proposed route would be from the Foxboro - Mansfield town line over Interstate 495 to Interstate 95, over Interstate 95 to the Mass. Highway 106 to the Mansfield /Easton town line and return over the same route. They do not propose to do any biisiness locally.:in':town IWIM Letter received from Joseph F. Corliss, Sr. enclosing a for the use of the town in purchasing replacement flags commons in town. A letter of appreciation to be sent to check for $240.00 for the three Mr. Corliss. Copy of letter sent to Home Developers, Inc. from the Department of Public Works, Division of Waterways, regarding Notice of Intent to construct roads and surface drainage for the development of 28 acre site off Lawndale Road. Notice advised that a license will not be required at this time under the provisions of Chapter 91 of the General Laws, but work is subject to all other provision of law, by -laws, ordinances and regulations that - may pertain. The Board was advised by James Wills that the Rotary Club would like to ask the D.P.W. if it is all right to erect a "Welcome to Mansfield" sign in the new tourist information center on Route 95 and wanted to know if the Board had any objections. Letter received from Thomas C. McMahon, Director of the Water Resources Com- mission, advising the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 transferred the authority to issue discharge permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or to the appropriate State water pollution Control Agency if that agency applies for and receives permitting authority from the EPA. The Water Pollution Control intends to apply for approval of its permit program as soon as possible, and until such time as the Divisionts permit program receives approval, the two agencies have agreed to issue joint discharge permits pursuant to authority of the Act and sections 43 -45 of Chapter 21 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended. Any municipality under 109000 population having a point discharge of pollutants is required to file an Application Short Form A which was enclosed with the letter. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve a license for the Sale of Ammunition to Marciano- ShawIa Sporting Goods, Inc., and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to grant a Music Machine License to Richard J. Bower for a juke box, weekdays only, and it was so voted. David Bryant, member of the Traffic Study Committee advised the Board that he had been approached by a group of individuals regarding additional parking space for the Main Street closer tocthe North Main Street businesses near 106. They had requested a right -of -way for access to the tear,of.:272,No.Mairi£Street The space is limited, the present driveway is narrow and gives limited visibility. The number of parking spaces would be about ten. The town Counsel to be asked to rule on this request. Selectman Caponigro complimented the Committee for coming up with this report in such a short time, should not be asked to come up with a report like this. Could possibly work something like this into their overall plan. Mr. Bryant advised the.Commi'ttee had ilmost8.completed its::tabula- lAticn'ofr. the questionnaires; received over one thousand replies. - 3 - A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to grant a one day beer license to the Fire Fighters Association for June 17, 1973, and it was so voted.. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectmen Levine to go into executive session to talk -to Christy Voss and the Board of Health, and then go back into open session, and it was so voted. The Board met in executive session with Christy Voss regarding the reduction in the budget and vote of the Town Meeting to reduce the amount of money recommended forxtFid`roht,fbr $he,town dffioest'from!S20 7OO. to $169750. After a discussion, the Board agreed to put an article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting regarding increasing the amount of money. The Board met in executive session with the Board of Health, and they discussed acquisition of sanitary landfill site. Tour of proposed and present dump site made. Board of Health recommends taking by eminent domain the adjacent Seltsam and Dorranoe properties. Circle C and Boro Sand and Gravel and the fixture development of this area were discussed. Whitman & Howard are to review this area. Motion to;go into open session made by Selectman,Caponigro and seconded by Selectman Secher, and was so voted. Re- opened session: Article for Special Town Meeting to see if the town will vote to dir$ot the Board of Selectmen to support the relocation of 140 to proposed 25 or not support this policy moved by Selectman Caponigro and seconded by Selectman Colella, and was so voted. Report of Town Hall progress made by Selectman Caponigro. Street maintenance, major street reconstruction and drainage projects were reviewed with Mr. Bonome and the Board. Pavement sealing of proposed streets excepting Maple Street repaving, other street improvements,directed the Town Manager to commence projects. Do layout of Maple Street to the bridge with repaving. Selectman Caponigro made motion to accept proposal and Selectman Secher seconded motion, and it was so voted. Allen Willis was nominated as the regular member to the Ad Hoc Sewer Committee, and Robert Shaw of Fruit Street as the alternate member to the Ad Hoc Sewer Committee. Motion made by Selectman Secher and seconded by Selectman Caponigro. and it was so voted. Tire bids were discussed.