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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-22-1973August 22, 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 $38,690.75, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, and it was so voted. Notice received from Representative John Ames that the town's share of the 1973 Highway money, Chapters 80 and 90 Funds, amounts to $21,500. It has been re- leased. by the D.P.W. and is now available. Notice received from the Department of Public Works advising that a public hear- ing will be held on September 11, 1973 at 3:00 P.M- for the open discussion of questions relating to the public roads. Chapter 90 work will also be discussed. Letter received from the Division of Civil Service regarding the appointment of Edward W. Powers as Director of Civil Service on August 14, 1973• Copy of letter to the Planning Board from Attorney Orlando E. de Abreu regard- ing the Circle "C" Estates Subdivision regarding facts and arguments presented on behalf of Mrs. Margot Jellinek, an abutter to the subdivision in opposition at the public hearing by the Planning Board on August 8, 1973• The Town Manager advised the Board that the bids for gasoline and oil had gone out and .four acknowledgements were received advising that the companies were not able to bid at this time, but wished to be kept on the bid list. He advised that he would like to call the dealers and .find out what price they will quote on both items. Could be an emergency measure, and should invoke immediate procedure and buy the gas and oil where we can buy it. Selectman Levine suggest- ed contacting the School Department and see what they are buying. Dennis and Brian Levine presented an American flag to Selectman Caponigro, also Chairman of the Town Hall- Police Station Building Committee, for the new Town Hall. This flag has flown over the White House, and the boys received it while on a trip to Washington. Hearing held at 8:00 P.M. on the appifoontion of Zayre Corporation for the under- ground storage of gasoline and diesel fuel oil. Mr. Russell Hutchins was present at the hearing regarding the application and explained the reasons for the re- quest. There was no opposition, and a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the permit for the two tanks, and it was so voted. Mrs. Chadwick Maurer, ChairmanioY� the League of Women voters presented the Board and Town Manage'? with booklets prepared by the League with information about the town. 2 Selectman Colella brought up about the telephone booth on Central Street. Would like to see the Board support this and have the Town Manager write a letter to the Telephone Company requesting that this booth be removed from this location. Cars pull up there and the headlights shine into the houses in the area. Chairman also advised regarding asking the Telephone Company about the 911 line. A, motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to recess for eight minutes, and then the Board adjourned to another room so that the Board of Appeals could use the Selectmen's Room for a hearing. The Board met with Steven Mosher, President of the Fish and Game Association and Albert Guinazzo, Safety Officer from the Association regarding shooting on the Fish and Game property. The Chairman advised that a, ban had been imposed to stop all shooting on the range because of complaints received from neighbors in the vicinity claiming their properties were being hit. %e explained that this meet- ing was called to determine how long this ban should be continued after ex- planations from the Association members. The Board was advised that the Associa- tion thought that people from outside of the Association were the ones doing the damage. After a discussion it was agreed to leave the ban in effect until September I., and the Board will meet at the Fish and Game property at 10:00 A.M. this coming Sunday. Selectman Caponigro brought up about eetting'the problem of Thompson Street and Wessel Avenue straightened out. Should .look up the old Town Meeting records, and get an opinion from the Town Counsel regarding the acceptance of these two streets. The Chairman thought the people interested should get an Attorney and search the property. Selectman Secher advised the Board should start a policy ( to trace streets that were accepted. Selectman Caponigro advised there is a request now from a property owner who wants to build on Weisel Avenue, and there is a question if it is proper to issue a, permit, and what is necessary.for.Ahe individual. to 'do." Town Manager tb check the problem and to give A-.detailed'.re- port on the matter. The Board discussed several projects, and agreed to hold a workshop meeting next Thursday. The Meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.