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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-14-1973June fly, 1973 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meetings 3. James Creedon regarding Youth Center 4. 8:00 P.M. hearing'on application of Brockton Taunton Gas Company for installation of 611 gas main on Central Street to Penn Central Railroad tracks 5. 8:30 P.M. hearing on underground storage of Diesel and gasoline for Frances Copparini at 157 Pratt Street 6. 9 :00 P.M.. Discussion on the relocation of Route 140 and Rte 125 with the Planning Board, Department of Public Works officials and consul.tants. June 14, 1973 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $131,986.58, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Levine to approve the minutes of the June 7, 1973 meeting and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the minutes of the May 23, 1973 meeting, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro ,seconded by Selectman Seoher to approve a sewer permit for Mitrano Chevrolet on Pratt Street. James Creeden and Paul';Connorsaoame before: the Board?regarding, their' request ... for a Youth Center for the youths in town. Selectman Caponigro advised that Mr. Vincent Sasso had bought the Knights of Columbus building, and was opening it up for the youths in torn. Mr. Sasso is interested in helping the youths in town. Mr. Sasso came to the meeting and explained the type of Coffee Center he was having which was a ;spiri'tizal and drug oriented type of Coffee House: -There would not be any dancing or smoking allowed, but he advised the youths that they were welcome to come to the Coffee House. There was discussion, and James and Paul were still interested in a different type of place where there could be more recreation&,types • ofthings such as pool tables, ping pong, and dancing might be available. A hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install a, 6" welded steel gas main on Central Street from the State highway layout, southerly to the Penn Central Railroad tracks. Mr. Medeiros was present representing the Gas Company.;; The Board discussed this installation, and also inquired regarding the replacement of the trenohee after prior installations, both for mains and services. Mr. Medeiros to check regarding several instances that were mentioned.A motion was made by Selectman Levine to grant permission for the installation of a 6" gas main on Central Street was seconded by Selectman Caponigro0 and so voted. A hearing was held at 8:30 P.M. on the application of Frances Copparini for the underground additional storage of -' gasoline and diesel oil at 157 Pratt Street. Walter Kane representing Getty Oil was present at the hearing to answer questions regarding the request. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the permit for the additional underground storage of gasoline and diesel oil, and was so voted. James Creeden and Paul Connors spoke about the swimming area at Maple Park. James had a petition requesting that the town provide life guards at the area for the children, and advocated that Jay Creeden be hired as such. He advised that swimming will keep the kids off the streets. Thought there should be a fence - 3 - The Planning Board's position has been that if Route 140 is to be relocated, both ( the north and south sections should be included. Their previous letter to the D.P.W. had just indicated a series of alternatives which might be considered if that proposal was not finally adopted. Planning Board member John wellington inquired whether or not the cloverleaf could have a different configuration to permit the extension of Route ll:b if it were part of the initial construction phase. Subsequent discussion concerning the accuracy of the traffic counts and traffic projections, the influence of the C.C. &. F. Industrial Park on traffic flows, and the general layout of the relocation of Route 140 at'the several intersections with existing streets. The Planning Board meifibers and Selectmen then stated their particular opinions about the project. Selectman Caponigro stated his concern that Route 25 would not relieve Mansfield's major traffic problems without the construction of the north portion of Route 140. Selectman Seeher questioned whether Route 25 could be designed so that relocated Route 140 could be built at a later date if future traffic counts indicated its necessity. Selectman Colella advised'that he has recent misgivings for the need for the re- location of Route 140 because he anticipate3 Route 25 will eliminate much of the traffic .load on Route 140. Selectman Levine questioned seve•al details of the planning for relocated Rt. 140. Basically there was no doubt that Route 25 was necessary,but he indicated that the D.P.W. was inconsistent in relocating the Mansfield portion of Route 140 but not planning any expansions further south than Rt. 140. Possibly the traffic counts did not accurately reflect the impact of the C.C. & F,'park. The Chairman then polled the Board and a 3 - 2 vote was taken against the relocation of.th north portion of Route 140. Selectmen Seeher, Levine and Colella in the majority. Mr. Tikkanen then asked that the Board and the Planning Board convey these feelings to the Department of Public Works if the June 18 Special Town Meeting did not get a quorum to consider articles 11 and 12. The Chairman then thanked Mr. Tikkanen, Mr. Roche and Mr. Donnolly and assured them that the Department of Public Works would be advised. The Board approved and signed the deed for the sale of land from the town to the New England Power Company in the amount of $7,166.25 pending final settlement 6f;taxes,f6r',1972. The Capital Improvement Committee will meet at 8:00 P.M. on June 21, 1973 in the Selectmen's Room. The Board agreed to go on summer schedule of meetings,'.namely the second and fourth Wednesdays of July and August - July 11 and 25 and August 8 and 22. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to go into i executive session, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M. - 2 around the area to keep the children out;or there will be an accident if it is not properly supervised. Selectman Levine thought that the area of Maple Park falls under the Conservation Commission and there should be a meeting of the Recreation Committee and Con- servation Commission and the Board regarding this problem. Discussion regarding the money that was requested for life guards, sanitary facilities, etc. that was not approved at Town Meeting. The water was tested last year, but another test has to be taken this year. If the water does not pass the test it was suggested that Pollution Signs be put up at the park to prevent children from swimming there to avoid any accidents, or to put up a fence around the whole area. After further discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Colella,to direct the Town Manager to find out how many life guards would be necessary for certain areas if the State approves the test of the water which was seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and so voted. .Leonard Flynn advised that the town could declare this area a municipal swimming area, and bacterial count tests would be taken periodically. Selectman Caponigro advised that the Town Manager should do the necessary paper work necessary for next year to get the necessary money. Selectman Secher advised the Board should declare it a public municipal area and then the State will give the criteria that is necessary. Selectman Colella suggested making the area a picnic area. Mrs. Jellinek spoke about the open ditch where the outlet is, someone might fall in. Would not recommend a picnic area because.of the ditch. The Chairman advised that he woul.d like to open the swimming area as soon as possible, but there are several requirements that the State requires that have to be done, and the town has to meet those requirements. Do not have the funds, but was not in favor of closing the park. Jay Creeden advised that he and Paul have been life guards, and habe'been in the Boy Scouts. The Board met with Werner Tikkanen Consultant doing research artdplanning for the Department of Public Works, Ned Roche, Consultant, and Thomas Dannelly from the Department of Public Works, and the members of the Planning Board met with the Board regarding Route 25 and the relocation of Route 140. The Town Manager advised that the Board had entered two articles in the Special Town Meeting regard- ing the relocation of Route 11[0. Mr. Tikkanen reviewed statements from previous public hearings which- showed a con- sistent torn position that Route 25 was oriticalo and also that the relocation of Route 140 would also relieve the traffic congestion on the existing Route 140 and South Main Street. He quoted from statements made by a prior Town Manager, Chairmen of the Boards of Selectmen and Planners, and Industrial officials, in- dicating their support of the relocation of Route 140. This town sentiment in- fluenced the Department of Public Works to consider and finally recommend that Route 140 should be relocated in connection with the Route 25. The Consultant and 11r. Donnelly then reviewed some of the physical plans and layouts for the various alternatives and emphasized that the town's hesitancy about these projects had to be resolved soon because the project was being segmented into ( actual construction projects, and the Mansfield portion of Route 25 would probably be in the first phase.