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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-26-1973September 26, 1973 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. 8:00 P.M. — Joan Cutillo, Bond Sale ( 6. Department Head 7. Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes September 26, 1973 Present: Chairman Douglas Titus, Selectmen Caponigro, Secher and Collela. Meeting called to order at 7:45 PM. Motion by Selectman Caponigro seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the Warrant in the amount of $374,320.45, all in favor. Selectman Levine has just returned home from the hospital and hopes to attend the next meeting. Letter was received from Robert Webb, President of Natural Resources Trust advising that a letter has been sent to the State regarding the environmental impact study on Route. They oppose any re- routing of Route 140 south of the Route 11E0 interchange. The will support Alternative B if something can be worked out to eliminate direct traffic. Also :that•an undenpass.be built for pedistrian traffic. They also suggested that gravel for.the- project be taken from the Norton Reservoir. The Board felt this was a good idea and suggested a letter be sent to Mr. Webb to notify Norton of this idea. Motion by Selectman Secher seconded by Selectman Collela to grant a permit for street excavation at 101 School for a gas service for William Duller, all in favor. Letter was received from the Planning Director regarding street reconstruction standards. He asked that the Board of Selectmen use standards as required by the Planning Board Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Members of the Board felt that the standards could interfere with some scenic routes. Memo will be sent to the Planning Director thanking the Planning Board for their interest and that the Board will be setting a policy and will meet with them. Letter was received from the Planning Director regarding light standards for Subdivisions. Board has discussed these standards and will come up with a policy. Town Treasurer, Joan Cutillo, met with the Board for signatures on Bond Notes. Motion by Selectman Secher seconded by Selectman Caponigro to accept the low bid of 11..80% of the National Shaw.mut Bank of Boston with Lyons, Hannah & Lee, Inc., all in favor. Motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to sign the necessary bond issue papers, all in favor. Town Clerk Arthur Remillard met with the Board to discuss any possible problems in his department. Mr. Remillard reported the completion of the new Street Listing. He advised the Board he has been training each person to do two jobs and that all necessary back work is complsted. He also .reported a current population of 11,210. Chairman Titus opened a Hearing at 8 :30 PM for installation of four 1,000 gallon tanks to store propane gas underground at the Travenol Company, Baxter .Lab. Representatives present explained Selectmen's Minutes Page two their plan to the Board. No opposition was noted. Motion by Selectman Caponigro seconded by Selectman Secher :tb!.approve thee>application, all in favor. Chairman Titus closed the Hearing at 8 :45 PM. Copy of a letter to the Board of Health from the Planning Board was received asking for a joint meeting to discuss what acti6n the Planning Board may take if a project has been turned down by:the Board of Health. Notification was received from SERPEDD for Tuesday, October 16 at 8:30 AM, Wheaton College for a conference on Affirmitive Action. Selectman Caponigro asked that a letter be sent to SERPEDD advising them that the Board has a new Chairman and mail should be directed to him. Selectman Caponigro felt that Natural Resources Trust had the same idea as the Board regarding removal of gravel from Norton Reservoir and that a letter should be sent to the State. Selectman Caponigro felt that the committee organized to investigate the complaint of shooting in the area of Pine Needle Park had done an excellent job to resolve the problem and that more committees should be formed to handle complaints. Selectman Caponigro asked that the Board consider a line item in the Budget for the care of cemetaries and commons. The Town Manager will be asked to investiga_j;e the cost for the summer. Selectman Secher asked the status of the Walnut Street drainage project. Board felt the plans were nearly complete. Selectman Secher asked the status of rails on the Oak Street Bridge. Town Manager will be contacted. Selectman Secher asked if the shed had been completed at the Town Dump. Selectman Collela said it had been completed but was concerned because there was no insulation. Motion by Selectman Secher seconded by Selectman Caponigro to send a letter to the Bristol County Commissioners in opposition to any new expenditures for jail facilities at the Bristol County Court House- all in favor. Motion by,Selectman Secho-r, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve a request for transfer to the Finance Committee for the Building Code Committee to advertise their regulations for fire protection, all in favor. ( Selectments Minutes Page three Selectman Secher reported that George Wojtkiewiez in Chairman of Region 7 Comprehensive health and that anyone interested should call to be on the Attleboro Area Council. Selectman Secher reported there was a good turnout for Bicentennial Committee of about 50 people from all areas of Town. Selectman Secher reported that Dr. David Isan, Internist, will open a new office in Mansfield on Monday, Board will beautify Thomas Corner on Sunday. Selectman Collela asked that Libertore Square have priority. Motion by Selectman Caponigro seconded by Selectman Collela to undertake the beautification of Libertore Square within the next few creeks, all in favor. Selectman Caponigro reported a donation of two low growing evergreens and four mum plans and wood chips. Motion by Selectman :Caponigro seconded by Selectman CollTa to adjourn, all in favor. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 PM.