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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-17-1973October 17, 1973 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. Discussions of Appointments 6. Town Manager's Report Selectmena' Minutes October 17, 1973 Present: All members, Town Manager Meeting ,called to order at 5;05 p.m. The Warrant was approved in the amount of $74,891.09• Selectman Secher commented that all letters to the Selectmen do not have to be read publicly - that the Chairman reserves the right to screen all letters; howevert letters would be ' available. A letter from Kevin D. Hunt from the Board of Health was read, regarding the splitting of the appraisal cost for the Dorpance and Seltzan parcels adjoining the landfill site. After a dis- cussion,'a joint meeting was set up for 9:00 on October 31. A letter from the Alcoholic Beverage Commission was received regarding the renewal of licenses. A letter from the Mayoress of Mansffel¢, England, was received, thanking us for the gift of stationery. Mr. Hannon mentioned that the stationery was a gift of Mansfield Press. Three applications for permits to install gas services were discussed, two.of which were for residential servicea, one for Owens - Illinois. Selectman Colella commented that before these permits are issued, the Town should require that certain specifications are met by the Gas Company on their previous work. Selectman Caponigro thought the permits should be granted with the stipulation that the Town inspects and approves the work. Selectman Levine suggested that Tom Bonome inspect the work when done, and Selectman Caponigro wanted to have the Town Manager write a letter to the Gas Company to have them patch their work correctly. Selectman Colella suggested that only the residential`.permits be granted at this time. The State Commission for the Nation's Bicentennial will hold a state -wide conference on Friday, November 30, and Saturday, De- oember 1 at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. In the Town Manager's report, it was stated that the revised regu- lations would be sent to the State DP41 for Crocker St, parking. There was a discussion as to whether the signs would be enforceable if they were put up before the State okays the plan,` Selectman Colella moved to accept the resolution as written', Selectman Levine seconded, all in favor. Selectmen's Minutes October 17, 1973 Page 2 Mr. Hannon reported that the Walnut Street drainage progress was slow due to the deep out necessary for the installation concern- ing the Witch Pond Well Project. The Town Manager will meet next week to review the DPW requirements for jacking under Route 95. Selectman Caponigro suggested that we bring in John Ames if it becomes necessary to speed up or help the DPW review of the plans. On Beautification Projects, it was reported that the Fire Depart- ment project would be done October 20th, and that the Pine Needle Park project would be done on Sunday, October 21st. The Town Manager reported that he had,just attended a Wage and Salary Seminar in Newton, sponsored by the American Association for Industrial Management, and found it to be very helpful and enlightening. Chairman Titus stated that a letter regarding the status of Carl Nelson's position on the Planning Board was to be sent to him, although the contents would be withheld at this time. Selectman Secher moved to send the letter, Selectman Levine seconded the motion, so voted. Selectman Levine mentioned the Board of Health's receipt of 180 applications for flu shots. He moved that the Town Manager's Office contact by phone the State and our Representatives to get 18 vials of each type of flu vaccine to fulfill needs of the Tow's people: Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion, so voted. A letter was received from Mr. Louis Cinelli, indicating his de- sire to be re- appointed to the Recreation Commission upon expira- tion of his present term. Selectman Levine reported on the Recreation Commission meeting held to consider additional expansion of Memorial Park. Capital Improve- ment information will be sent back to the Board as soon as it is more complete. Selectman Caponigro recommended that Mr. Cinelli be re- appointed,_t'v Recreation Commission when his term expires on December 31, 1973; and moved that a letter be sent to every committee member informing them exactly what their 'duties are, stressing the importance of attendance, and stating that if they are not able to meet the obligation, to step aside so that someone also can. Selectman Secher seconded the motion, it was so voted. Selectmen's Minutes October 17, 1973 Page 3 Mr. Hannon mentioned that he expects to have the State DPW pave the portion of South Main Street in front of Mr. Walak's home as soon as the DPW has finished paving Route 140 at the Mansfield- Foxboro boundary. The Board agreed that this poor section of road should be improved as soon as possible. Selectman Seeher moved that the meeting be adjour:ed, the Board having no further business. Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion, and the meeting was adjourned at 5:50 P.M.