HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-23-1973May 23, 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 $259x154.51, and it was so voted.
A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to accept
the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted.
A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to grant
permission to the Seventh -day Adventist Churches of the Foxboro - Brockton
District to conduct a tag day in the town on June 8, 1973, with the option
of holding it on June 7, 1973 in case of inclement weather forecast for
Friday, and it was so voted.
Memorandum received from John Ames III, Representative regarding the Governor
authorizing the Department of Public Works to make an initial distribution
of Chapter 90 local highway aid for the fiscal year 1974. This distribution
effective immediately is being made at this time to assure continuation of the
normal Chapter 90 program pending .legislative action on the Governor's overall
local transportation aid program. The amount for the town will be $21,500.
Though local matching is not required, the town will be free to supplement the
state money available if the town desires.
Notice received from Senator John F. Parker regarding the Bill to construct a
new centralized courthouse advising that the measure was killed on the floor
of the House of Representatives. The defeat of this bill means a savings of
$334,585.99 to the town.
The Board agreed to change its June 13 meeting to Thursday, June 14, 1973 at
7:30 P.M.
A hearing date of June 14, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. was set on the application of
the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation of a 6" welded steel
gas main on Central Street from the State highway'.layout, southerly to the
Penn Central Railroad tracks.
A hearing date was set for June 14, 1973 at 8:30 P.M. on the application of
Frances Copparaini for a permit for the addition of undergxouAd storage
for Diesel oil and gasoline at 157 Pratt Street.
Discussion regarding sewer permit applications.- Robert Shaw, 10 Fruit Street.
The Town recommended that the frontage on Fruit Street be counted as the basis
for the sewer assessment at $4.86 per foot. A motion was made by Selectman
Secher, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the sewer application for Robert
Shaw based upon the foot frontage of $4.86 per foot, and it was so voted.
Discussion regarding two lots on Park Street, lots 2 and 3, sewer application
by Mr. Boutas for sewer connections. After a discussion regarding abiding by the
Hatch Act and type of houses to be built a motion was made by Selectman Secher,
seconded by Selectman Levine that permission be given to 14r. Boutas to hook
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up two single family residences on these lots, but the motion lost.
It was suggested that the Town Manager check with Mr. Routes to find.out whether or
not the houses are single homes or duplexes, and that in the future this should be
stated on all applications.
The Town Manager brought up about Fred Vallett's application for a sewer permit
off Benefit Street on Riverside Drive. He advised that the service line is
at a minimum pitch and that the Board should hold up on approving this until next
week. Have checked the elevation at the invert to see if it is large enough for
this distance. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Colella to grant
Fred Vallett permission to hook up to the sewer on Riverside Drive subject to the
Town Manager checking regarding the 1/81 per foot pitch with the Town Engineer,whioh
was seconded by Selectman Secher. Motion failed - Selectmen Colella and Secher in
favor, Selectmen Caponigro and Titus opposed, and Selectman Levine abstaining.
The Town Manager to report back to the Board regarding the above application.
Application for water and sewer on James Street discussed, suggested the Board
get together with the contractor and look at the site.
Selectmen's meeting next week to be held at 6:00 P.M. at the High School Auditorium.
Letter received from the School Department requesting special permission for.the, use
of the sanitary landfill site on Friday. They have a problem with refuse, etc.
Board members felt that exceptions could not be made since it was a vote of the
TowniMeeting to keep tho'.landfill site open five days since money was only appro-
priated for that amount of time. Suggested that the School Department investigate
some means of disposing of the rubbish.
Selectman Colella advised that he did not want to amend the minutes but wanted to
record the fact that he was concerned that so much emphasis was placed on seal in
the 1973:.atreet sealing program.
The Board met with the Finance Committee to go over the articles for the Special
Town Meeting.