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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-24-1973AGENDA October 24, 1973 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. Telephone Rearing - location of 7 poles - 8:30 p.m. 6.'Mr. Charles Antonuccio - presentation of J.C.'s Project 8:110 p.m. 7. Town Manager's Report Board of Selectmen's Minutes October 24, 1973 Present: All members, and Town Manager The meeting opened at 7 :30 p.m. The Warrant was approved in the amount of $364,251.56. Regarding the Board's October 18th letter to Carl Nelson, Chair- man Titus commented that the Board has not withheld information from the public or press, but had chosen no to divulge contents of the letter at that time. Selectmen Secher added that certain le- gal measures had to be enacted for the protection of both the Town and Mr. Nelson. From Mr. Nelson to the Board, a letter requesting a public hearing with regard to the Board's intent to remove him from office. He asked that more detailed information be provided with regard to al- legations so that he may have witnesses and evidence at the hearing. Chairman Titus said he would like to have this hearing to "clear the air" for both Mr. Nelson and the Town. Selectmen Caponigro and Colella stated that since the Board's letter of October 18 had been sent, they had received information contrary to the contents of the letter and were not in favor of a public hearing at this time. Se- lectman Levine said that a hearing should be held to allow all facts on both sides to come out. Chairman Titus added that a hearing is not a "conviction" , but a chance for facts to be brought out. Se- lectman Levine moved to set up a hearing, in response to Mr. Nelson's letter, for October 31, at 9:15 p.m. The motion was seconded by Selectman Secher. Before the vote was called, more discussion fol- lowed. Selectman Levine felt the hearing would be an opportunity to dispel public doubt. Vote as follows: Selectmen Secher and Levine, in favor; Selectmen Colella and Caponigro, opposed. Chair- man Titus voted that the hearing be held - motion passed 3 -2. A letter was received from Ronald Montaquila expressing his inter- est in membership on the Finance Committee. Paul B. Peterson, Pastor of the Sevonth -day Adventist Church sent a letter asking that permission be granted to conduct the annual Ingathering Appeal between November 17 and December 25 from 6 - 8 p.m. Selectman Secher moved that the permission be granted, Select- man Caponigro seconded; so voted. An invitation was received from the Mansfield Regular Police Associa- tion to their Fourth Annual Benefit Ball at Lakeview Ballroom on No- vember 3, 1973• A letter from Margot Jellinek was read requesting Town Counsel's re- signation. A letter of acknowledgment will be 'sent. In the Town Manager's status report, the following items were reported on: Mr. Les Ferrier has submitted a letter of resignation, effective Board of Selectmen's Minutes October 249 1973 ( Page 2 February 28, 1974. He has offered to help review prospective appli- cants, and will provide all possible help to his replacement during the transitional period. Mr. Hannon stated that the budget review has begun; the initial re- view will be finished in one and a half weeks or so. A draft budget will be prepared for review with the Selectmen, and then about two and a half weeks will be needed for the dictating, typing, and printing of the written budget. Chairman Titus pointed out that the Town Manager had suggested that the townspeople be invited to help prepare the budget, which would help to eliminate some of the "hassle" at the Town Meeting. The suggestion was well received, and the Board said it would welcome the townspeople's help. The Town Manager reported the Beautification projects in the Town are going well. The next areas to be done are the intersection of Central Street and the ramp road leading to Route 140 and the intersection of Route 106 and the East Mansfield Cutoff. November 5 at 8 :00 p.m. there will be a meeting at the conference room at Sweet Manufacturing Company on Gilbert Street with the neigh- bors concerning the layout plan. The people will be notified by mail. Mr. Hannon read his memo to the Board concerning Arthur Stookus' letter from Whitman and Howard. Mr. Stookus' letter advised that three or four 22" wells near Witch Pond Well would show more exactly the depth and direction of flow of underground water source, and it would deter- mine if an additional well in the immediate area might increase total supply from the area to more than one million gallons per day. Select- man Caponigro moved that the Town Manager be authorized to spend up to $1500 for three test wells. Selectman Levine seconded, so voted. The Town Manager reported that Arthur Stookus, Bill Cahoon, Tomo Bonome, and he met with the District DPW to review the plans for jacking under Route 95. District Engineer Joseph Cronin will re- commend the plan's acceptance to the Federal Bureau of Roads. Select- man Secher asked what the major objection might be, and Mr. Hannon replied that it would be the casing driven under the median:= strip. At 8:30 p.m, there was a hearing for the N.E. Telephone Company re- garding installation of seven poles on North Street. The abuttor, Fox Run Development, had been notified, and was not present to object. Selectman Levine motioned that the application be approved, with the poles to be set as far back from the roadway as possible. Selectman Secher seconded the motion, and it was so voted. Names were discussed for the power substation and the road leading to ( it. Suggestions were made that the entrance road and the facility be named in gratitude to Mr. James Harrigan, Mr. Leslie Ferrier, and Mr. Howard MoCrae. The Board deferred action on this until it could con- sider it more thoroughly. Selectmen's Minutes October 24, 1973 Page 3 Selectman Seoher read a letter from the Massachusetts Mayoral Associ- ation concerning the Chelsea fire disaster. The letter told where money,olothing, and medical supplies could be sent. She also reported that Paul Split will act as liaison between the Recreation Commission and the Bicentennial Committee for the Town of Mansfield. The Board also discussed suggestions for improvement for the right - hand turn on Route 140 at East Street, increased coverage on East Street with radar, and the entrance of Pine Needle Park. Also dis- cussed was the "911" dialing. There was a discussion concerning the flu vaccine, which is not now available from the State. It will have to be purchasedcommerciall�, for approximately $9.00 per vial. Mr. Hannon suggested that the maintenance of the fire alarm system be discussed at budget time in a special meeting. The Board set the meet- ing with the Fire Chief and the Electric Light Director for November 7. Other upcoming meetings include the November 7 meeting with Nabisco to discuss the BOD limits, and on November 28, at 7:00 p.m., there will be a meeting at the cafeteria in the Middle School. This will be a joint meeting of the Board and the committees'and boards' chairmen. Selectman Levine suggested a letter be sent to present members of the Conservation Commission inquiring whether they wish to be re- appointed. The Selectmen were reminded that on 12:00 on November 7 the Council on Aging has invited them to the Hot Lunch Program at the Congregational Church on West Street. Selectman Colella suggested the rubbish and garbage be standardized on certain days when there is a holiday. Selectman Colella also suggested the illumination be improved on Old Colony Road and Thomas Street. The Board discussed perambulating the boundary on the North Attleboro side. Selectman Caponigro suggested that the Town Manager send a let- ter to set up a Saturday morning date. Mr. Hannon said he would take oare of this. Selectman Levine moved, Selectman Colella seconded, that the meeting be adjourned at 9:35 p.m.