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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-19-1973September 199 1973 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. 8 :00 P.M. - Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer & Collector 6. Louis Cinellis Chairman Recreation Commission - 1973 Recreation programs 7. Consideration of Special Town Meeting Articles I September 19, 1973 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Selectman Titus Secher, Caponigro and Colella, and the Town Manager. (Selectman Levine in the hospital) A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Seoher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $156,105.739 and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Seoher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, and it was so voted. The Town Manager advised that drainage problems were corrected on portions of Gilbert Street to the railroad bridge. Have made Gilbert Street the priority for 1973, and trust that the new improvements will make the road safer,at all times of the year. Robert Marini,. Camp, Dresser & McKee regarding the recent inspection of the sewer plant and the lagoon by Don Breda and Brian Jeans of the Water Resources Commission. The letter advised Mr, Marini that the Board of Selectman approved the contract with Camp, Dresser & McKee for the lagoon study as described in a letter dated March 16. The Town Meeting approved $14,500 for the study, and the town will give whatever information it can regarding the lagoon. Town Manager advised that aerial photos were taken of the Pine Needle Park area with regard to the Fish and Game shooting range. The Chairman advised that there was a meeting last night with the Fish -and Game representativeend representatives:;from Pine Needle Park. 'It was agreed that the direction of the range if properly fired upon would not be hazardous if fired properly. The Fish and Game Association will put in some pine trees on the right side of the range'•whioh will draw firing away;;from that area, Also, Sunday shooting will be stopped until 12 noon. Representatives from Pine Needle Park felt that if the direction of the bullets can be controlled,' they would be satisfied. Notice received from the BiCentennial Committee regarding a meeting of all citizens interested at the High School "Leoture Hall Monday, September 24, 1973 at 8:00 P.M. Notice received of the Eleventh Annual Forum on Municipal - Finance to be he9d at the Marriott Motor. Hotel, Nowton =on`Tuesday,' =.Ootober 2t:1973. Copy of letter from the Planning Board to the Building Inspector regarding Carol Ann Realty Corporation -Twin Oaks Village with regard to the construction, site and that the work is not being constructed as per the plans prepared. The storm drainage system has not been installed, and a request was made to the Building Inspector that no�certi- fioate of occupancy be issued on any future buildings within the complex until such time as the drainage system has been properly installed. Letter received from Bernard S. O'Malley, Chairman of the School Committee advising that since the Committee has thirty days in which to notify the Selectmen concerning a Vacancy, it was requested that the previous letter regarding this matter be disregarded. The Board to be notified sometime prior to October 10, 1973- It was agreed last week to have a joint meeting with the School Committee tonight to make this appointment, A motion . was -wads by Selectman Colella to pogtpone the meeting with the School Committee tonight until the 30 day period has expired which was seconded by Selectman Seoher, and to voted. 9/ 19/73 2 Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer and Collector, department head of the week spoke with the Board advising regarding her department. The money on hand at the moment is $715,000. which includes bond issues for the substation and the school. Working capital not very good, may have to borrow money to meet October 1 obligations for sewer bond of $200,000. including interest. The revenue sharing money we have on hand at-this time is $172,414,65 - $69,000. is in a daily interest eDcount and the $104,000. is in a certificate of deposit currently now earnin JQ-.'55%6• Tax com- mitments were mailed in August for personal and real estate in the amount of $3.5611,838. To date J119,700. has been received in taxes. There has been one large payment of $82,000. Mrs. Cutillo advised that next Tuesday bids will be opened for the sale of bonds and notes in the amount of $200,000. for the electric substation, and $505,000. for the Witch Pond Well. The office is laboring under increased business in town e will not be sufficient time between two tax billings to catch up.and collect what is'out- standing. Handling extra light bills, water, excise and •taxes. :.. Need more help. Also, the number of town employees has increased between the schools and town help. She spoke about the extra hours involved which breaks expenses for each department into so many line items, since the line items can be exceeded as long as there is money in the specified account. Next year we will have a school coming up, and will make a bid for a double A rating. The payrolls are done by computer as well as the tax bills. Discussion regarding changing line items into major categories, brit it was not changed this year because of the eighteen month budget. Louis Cinelli, Chairman of the Recreation Commission before the Board regarding Maple Park. He reported 4,925 in attendance on the beach during the 49 days. He reported various other costs and the Commission's plane for the park. Suggested there be an individual appropriation to enlarge the parking area for one thing, and that a two year period of appropriations for various programs would not be so bad. Chairman Titus advised that the park stood the test, delayed long enough. Next year should go full force ahead to put the park in its full stage. Another year will give us a better test. Chairman Cinelli advised that he had talked with members of the Maple Park Shores,Iric and had been advised the Association had disbanded. Discussion regarding winter program at the park. Selectman Colella suggested that Maple Park be used for winter use, the ice has been frozen solid. Discussion regarding the swimming area not safe for skating because of a spring. Selectman Caponigro advised the pond is spring fed and does not freeze in the middle, would be against ito and the majority of the Board agreed. Discussion regarding the area across from the High School on the south side of East Street being flooded, and would be safe. Would have to get permission from the School Department, and the matter was taken under advisement. Chairman Titus advised that the Recreation Commission should keep a elope watch of happenings at the East Mansfield Church, if this did become available thW town .: could purchase it. Atscussion regarding land owned by Mr. Hutcheson adjacent to Memorial Park with the idea of expanding the Park. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to have the Town Manager write a letter to the owners of the land and notify them of the town's interest in purchasing this land. 9/19/73 - 3 - The Town Manager advised the Board regarding the problem with the pump at the 106 underpass. D. L. Maher removed the motors and a pump was rented for a week or less. The Fire Department pumped it down. The new pump will not arrive until November which will be ordered by the D.P.W. The old pump was damaged during repairs to the underpass. The Town Manager reported on damage to the Fire Chief's car which was in an accident at the five corners in Easton. The damage is around $900. He also reported on the permit from the State to cross under I -95 for the water. Whitman and Howard is try- ing to get parts on short notice. Will have to wait a year for some of the parts. The Dustin Well water samples back, it is excellent,.quality water, Pesticide, results will not be known until the end of the week. The Town Manager advised that Mr. Ferrier is in the hospital for tests for a minor operation. Spoke to Donovan Assooiates. regarding inspecting services and have in- formed them that we want inspections every other day during Mr. Ferrier's absence. Jim Hall will be doing the inspections. Ryan Elliott & Owens Illinois expect to close on the sale of the property tomorrow. Have an interest in plans to the Town for an easement across the Conservation Commission land. The Town Planner, Planning Board and Selectmen find no problem of the use of an easement after a review of the various plans,'.,, A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro,rpon review, of, the various, plans rand documents submitted by' the':Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust for the development of the Mansfield Industrial Park, specifically ao'they pertain to drainage facilities abutting and extending across Town of Mansfield property, the Board of Selectmen concur with the Planning`Board and the Conservation Commission that the drainage plan- approved in the recent Subdivision Flans and related agreements is suitable and adequate for the protection of the town property, and the present Board will support the Town Meeting action for the establishment of this easement, which was seconded by Selectman Becher, and so voted. 3 -1 vote Selectman Colella opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro) seconded by Selectman Becher to have a 3'' chain link fence put up -at the Oak Street bridge within two weeks, and it was so voted. Selectman Becher announced that Dr. Icon will begin practice October 1 on Copeland Drive. Selectman Colella advised that the Board should be looking ahead for the traffic problem on North Main Street with traffic coming from Owens- Illinois coming into town. Area will not handle all of the traffic. The Traffic Study Committee is qualified to con- tinue on and proceed with this as a priority. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to request the Traffic Study Committee to look into the traffic pattern of the Industrial Park, and that a letter be sent to them re- questing their cooperation, and it was so voted. A motion was made by SelectmanCaponigro , seconded by Selectman Becher that the Board sign the change in Traffic Rules and orders under Article 5 by adding': at the end of Section 2 regarding Crocker Street parking, and it was so voted. Discussion regarding Cottage Street making a right -hand turn onto North Main Street with cars parked close to the corner. To be checked by the Board - suggested painting the curbing - to check with Tom Bonome to solve the problem. Next week's agenda to discuss policies regarding small water main extensions. _4_ A g6tion was made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher to go into executive session regarding personalities being involved, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.