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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-11-1973I July 11, 1973 AGENDA 9 :00 P.M. 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. Postponed hearing of ° Gas' Company 6. Hearing on Jadehill Engineering Inc. for a permit for underground storage of 10,000 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil at Maple Street 9:30 P.M. 7. Calvin Russell regarding dog complaint 8. 9:45 P.M. George Kett regarding dog complaint Note Elect Self Help Representative July 11, 1973 The Board, as Light Cammissioness,'met with Mr. Ferrier.at the Light Plant at 7:30 P.M. and reconvened the regular meeting to the Selectmen's Room at 9:00 P.M. All members present, and the Torn Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Capohigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $178,937.89, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the minute„ of the previous meeting, and it was so voted. Hearing held regarding the Brockton Taunton Gas Company's application for a permit to install 1,075' of 2" welded. steel gas main on Dean Street from West Street to service 156 Dean Street. Mr. Medeiros present at the meeting representing the Gas Company. The Board discussed with him the problems of opening and closing of the streets and putting them back in good condition. Suggested that the Torn Manager should have the Highway Administrator inspect the trenches when they are finished. After further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro to grant permission for the installation o£ the gas main, and to have the Town Pdanager have an inspection made immediately upon completion which was seconded by Select- man Levine, and so voted. A hearing was held on the application of the Jadehill Engineering, Inc, for a permit for the underground storage of 10,000 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil for'Corrofab at the Indttstria,17 Park on Maple Street. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, second- ( ed by Selectman Secher to grant permission for the underground storage of 10,000 gallons of No. 2 fuel oil , and it was so voted. The Chairman announced that Police Chief D'Afile had a formal announcement to make regarding two promotions within his department. Chief D'Afile advised that a Town Meeting vote made it possible to appoint two more Sergeants in the Department. An examination was held on January 28, and three passed the examination, namely Patrolmen Jones, Carr and George Figueredo. In all fairness with their experience Chief D'Afile recommended Robert Jones and Edward•Carr as ;$err9aAnt0 in the Depart- ment effective July 20, 1973• ' Chairman Titus advised that the Board was pleased with the choice, and welcomed aboard Robert Jones and Edward Carr as Sergeants. Complaint of Barking Dogs received from Mr. and Mrs. Johann Lettl of 134 Tremont Street and four others from Tremont Street.regarding dogs owned by John Gross, 140 Tremont Street complaining of the day and night barking of these dogs. Advised they could not sleep, both working people and need their rest and under the Doctor's care and need their sleep. Also advised that dogs not belonging to Mr. Gross, dogs that are boarded there, also barking. Mr. Russell, also one of the signers of the complaint spoke also regarding the barking dogs advised that the barking of the dogs was a problem to all of us, live within 200' of this kennel, Mr. Gross is maintaining a nuisance, have put up with it for over:a year, now,he`is; putting on�an addition. The Chairman questioned the Dog Officer regarding the dogs, Mr. Rosado advised 2 the kennel was in a properly zoned area, and is a properly registered kennel. Mr. Gross is trying to comply with the law, they have been closing the dogs in and shutting the lights off for the last week. Mr. Rosado advised that he has not i received any complaints regarding the barking dogs prior to this. Mr. Littl spoke regarding the dogs annoying him,and'his wife, about his ill health and loss of sleep because of the annoyance. The Chairman suggested trying to resolve the problem with the owner of the dogs. Mrs. Gross advised they have filed a registered certificate doing business as a proprietership, and have one dog that is boarded at the present time. This dog was barking and was taken in the house. Mr. Gross advised regarding the addition to the kennel, there is a big yard with fence 6' high. Mrs. Gross advised that every night the dogs are locked in at 11:00'P.M. and the lights out, and the kennel is opened at 8 :00 A.M. There is 4" insulation in the building. Have 12 dogs, and one dog that is boarded. The dogs that they own will be put in the new building which is insulated. Kan to put a .fence so that the dogs will not see the street inducing them to bark, and have a 6' stockade fence around all of the back yard. It had been suggested that a diagonal fence be put up by'the street sb:that -the' dogs 'can not see the ,6 treet. The Chairman questioned whether or not the people complaining could set up communica- tion with Mr. Gross, if the people would call,14r. Gross said that they would go out and solve the problem. Chairman advised trying this method for a two weeks' trial period, and if the problem can not be resolved for the people to come back and the Board will request Mr. Gross to do something else, and to call Mr. Rosado if there are any more complaints. Paul Burke, a resident of Belleview Drive before the Board regarding the debris found in the sand that was used for sealing the roads on his street, Willow St. and Benefit Street. He was advised that the sand came from the sanitary landfill site, and the streets would be cleaned up. Discussion regarding the Board's representative to SRPEDD. Does not have to be a Selectmg. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro to appoint William Cross as the Board's representative to SRPEDD. There was further discussion regarding the appointment and the motion was seconded by Selectman Colella, and so voted. Selectman Levine - present but not voting. Letter received from Attorney Levine advising that Antohony Lomberto's Famous Chickeh House has been transferred to Peter Peters. Mr. Lomberto was present at the meeting and advised that the payment for the property did not come through on the stated date, and that therefore he would continue to own and bperate'the.business as before. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Colella to notify the Torn Clerk that the property of Anthony Lomberto, d/b/a Dario's Famous Chicken House, has not been t^_ansfc'tred to Peter Peters, so the license for Mr. Lomberto: is still in his name, and it was so voted. Mrs. Horace Wilder, Essex Street was named as the Board's representative to Self Help. The Torn Manager advised that there will be twenty summer positions available through the Neighborhood Youth Corp since funds became available last week. The program will be for seven creeks at at $1.85 per hour for 392 hours a creek. This program would be for youths from 14 to 21, for low income families. - 3 - The Tourn Manager advised the Board of the proposed program for the Maple Park ( swimming area. Will be opened on Friday, have the lifeguards, and the swimming area will be open from 12 noon until 8 P.M. each day. The Chairman commended the Recreation Commission for their sincere efforts, without any funds allotted by Town Meeting, to open the swimming area, Expressed the Board's appreciation. The Town Manager and Board discussed the request of William Cahoon, Water Superintend - end3 that a water ban be put into effect on July 13, 1973, outliftg the use of water to be eliminated until further notice; namely, no use of water for lawn sprinkling, washing of motor vehicles or for any unnecessary reasons, filling or refilling swim- ming pools and no use of water for irrigation and water cool air - conditioners. There was a discussion and a motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Select- man Secher to approve the water ban request other than authorizing oar washes to operate, and water for irrigation and :dater cool air - conditioners under extreme emergencies to be authorized by the Town I-Tanager, and it was so voted. Selectman Colella spoke about the drainage program, and suggested that the Highway, Water, and - Electric Light Departments submit a report every other week regarding programs that have been started and completed. li e Selectman Caponigro advised that he would he Board and the Town Manager to consider a separd line item in the budget for nex year for the money to take care of the Commons and cemeteries so Ted can get the help he needs. Also, money should be put in the budget for bilging sand for road work,sinee several complaints have been received about what is being used.now. Discussion regarding water extension for A.B.C. Realty on James Street. A motion was made by Selectman Colella seconded by Selectman Caponigro to extend a, 61, water main from Spring Street to the property line approximately 2201, contingent upon the contractor giving the town $700. for the installation of the street line, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Levine, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to adjourn the meeting at 11:30 P.M. and it was so voted.