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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-3-1973r. Selectmen's Minutes ( October 3, 1973 Present: Chairman Titus, 'Selectmen Caponigro, Secher, Levine, and Co1211a Meeting called to order at 7 :30 p.m. Motion by SO:�Ulr„an Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the Warrant in the amount of $565,222.75; all in favor. Letter was read from School Committee Chairman Bernard O'Malley re- garding the resignation of James Kelly. A meeting was set for 7:00 pm. next Wednesday to elect a new sohooi` committee member. A letter of resignation was received from Cecile Wilder of the Self- Help Program; also a letter from Robert K. Jones of the Conservation Committee asking that he not be re- appointed when his terms expires. Letter dated September 28 was received from Penetryn, estimating a lose of one million gallons of water a day. Mr. Hannon commented that Bill Cahoon thought the actual loss was closer to 500,00 gal- lons per day. Chairman Titus suggested using a dye to detect the leak - Mr. Hannon suggested that the professional leak detectors could .also: handle the situation; alternatives would be studied. A` letter was received from John Murray of the VFW asking that the week of October 19 -22 be declared "Poppy Drive" week. The motion was seoonded'and passed. An early November meeting was set up with,Nabisco. The Town will obtain its own samples of Nabisco effluent to test. At 8 :00 a representative from Chevron, Mr. Paul Torrey, requested an application for an additional 4,000 gallon tank at the.station at the intersection of Routes 106 and 140. This had already been approved by the Fire Chief; the motion was seconded and passed, and the application was granted. A letter was received from Jeffrey Roche requesting that he be con- sidered for the 'position of Library, Trustee when a vacancy occurs.; A letter from Representative John Ames to District Highway Engineer Cronin was read regarding the resurfacing of Route 140. Mr. William Armstrong of Sweet Manufacturing sent a letter about the improvement to Gilbert Street. Edgar Vernon expressed interest in a Recreation Committee position. BSC recently completed the layout for Gilbert Street and have re- viewed it with the State DPW. This was presented byATown Engineer Ronald Dubuc. The construction cost is estimated to .be between $500,000 and $750,000, with the major expense to the the oonstruc- tiori of the bridge. This estimate does not include land - taking. Seledtmen's Minutes October 3, 1973 Page Two Chairman Titus suggested that BSC engineers be present at a public hearing on Gilbert Street+ He also suggested that Mr. Hannon not up a meeting at Sweetb some time within the next two weeks. The Town Manager stated that the plans would be available for review at the Planning Board office. Joe Cotillo asked that the week of "_Ootober 8 be daclared "World's Lions' Seriice;.Week". The motion was seconded and passed. The Board having reviewed the article proposed for inclusion in the Warrant for the October 15 special Town Meeting, Selectman Caponigro motioned that "the °article for the rezoning of a parcel,of land on Oak Street be submittedas Article 1 by petition ._ Seconded by Se- lectman Levine, so voted. The Town Manager suggested that the Article to pay SERPEDD and its engineering' ;contractors 91150.00 should be included as an unpaid: bill. Selectman Caponigro moved that this item be made Article 2; Selectman Colella seconded the motion, it was so voted. The Torn Manager explained that 93,069.00 was owed to the Crest Tile and Marble Company for its remodeling work done on the old Town Hall before the fire. The Town Counsel had reviewed the unpaid bills, and this one was a legitimate bill for 'work the Town had re- eeived compensation for from the insurance company. Selectman Levine motioned that this item be made Article 3, seconded by Selectman Colella, and so voted. These items would be turned over to the Town Clerk, and the warrant would be prepared for posting on Friday, Octo- ber 5. Concerning the "no = parking area on Crocker Street, the Town Manager advised that he had reviewed the area and that he will work on an alternative parking idea. The Hoard agreed to that, but woiil'd post - pone sending its proposed traffics report to the DPW until the Town Manager presented'the alternative for consideration. Regarding the Witch Pond Well Project, the price for the acquisition of the land from'i+,r. Russell Taylor had been agreed to verbally, but he had not been available for the formal signing. The motion for the land - taking was made and seconded by Selectmen Caponigro and Levine, respectively and was so voted.: Mr. Hannon will contact Mr, Taylor,.: A motion was passed that the Sewer extension to Blake Place be con- nected at the owner's expense. Selectman Levine moved-that a committee be formed to make sure that the By Laws do not conflict with the New Town Charter. This was seconded, and a general review will be made and reported on for next week. Selectmen's Minutes October 3, 1973 Page Three Selectman Secher reported that chain link fences were being installed near the Oak Street rails. Liberatore Square Beautification due to be next project. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Mr. Paul Briggs for his help in the Beautification Projects. It was voted that the Annual Town Report make special mention of the late Mr. James Harrigan for his service to the Town and to the. Light Dept. Selectman Caponigro moved that Water and Sewer extensions on paper and new streets be done at the owner's expense. Selectmen Caponigro and Secher voted in favor; Chairman +Titus, Selectmen Colella and Levine opposed; motion defeated. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Selectmen Secher and Levine moved that they go to Executive Session, and it was so voted. Light Department personnel was discussed. Planning,Board member Nelson was sent a letter to be sent to Town Consel by October 5, 1973• Route 140 was discussed by Board members. Letter to draft proposals was discussed by selectmen. The Police Dept. was discussed, and the status of personnel on the force, and also Crossing Guard positions were discussed. Town Manager Hannon weed to check into the matter.