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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-28-1973AGENDA November 289 1973 1. [Tarrant 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting 3. Letters 4. Clerk's Folder 5. Light Dept. Director ..Leslie Ferrier (7:15 p.m.) 6. Town Manager's Report 7. Department heads, chairmen of boards, committees; commissions, at 5 :00 p.m. IN Selectmen's Minutes November 28, 1973 Meeting opened at 7 :05 P.M. in the Middle School Cafeteria. Present was the Board of Selectmen, Town Manageri department heade, and the chairmen of the Town's boards and commissions. The warrant was approved in the amount of $3230263.12. Selectman Levine moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be approved, Selectman Caponigro seconded, so voted. Selectman Levine moved that an auctioneer's license be granted to Paul Boyden, 126 High Street. Selectman Caponigro seconded this motion, and it was so voted. Also approved was the hackney license for Thomas Levesque. Selectman Caponigro moved that this be approved, Selectman Levine seconded, so voted. Christoforo Colombo Lodge on Chauncy Street applied for a renewal of their license for Sunday entertainment. Selectman Levine moved that his be ap, proved, Selectman Caponigro seconded, so voted. Light Department Director Lee Ferrier met with the Light Commissioners. Street lights for the new subdivisons were discussed. Selectman Caponigro moved that Addendum #1 be approved as a regulation for subdivision lighting, on a temporary basis, subject to review in four months. Selectman Colella seconded, all in favor. Mr. Ferrier also reported on the substation testing. He said that it could be done by Mensive for approximately $3,800. Selectman Caponigro moved that Mensive Inc. do the work for $3,800. Selectman Levine seconded, so voted. He also reported that the switch gear was being held up do to a strike at the plant, and that possibly the strike would be over by Christmas. Mr. Ferrier mentioned that we had the chance to sell a.$mall'substation. Selectman Caponigro moved that this be advertised for bide; Seleotman Colella seconded, so voted. Mr. Hannon mentioned that the ads had been placed for the position of Light Department Director in two montly trade magazines. Mr. Ferrier reported that while many other towns and cities haue',:had their power out back, Mansfield has not, and all we can do is ask for voluntary compliance in conserving energy for the time being. Selectman Levine moved that before the 5% power out -back goes into effect, that industries with computors or other sensitive machinery that might be affected, be notified. Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion, so voted. Selectman Colella mentioned that the lights on Thomas Street and Old Colony Avenue were inadequate, and that increased illumination be looked into. At 8 p.m. members from the Town's boards and commissions gave reports on ( their committees' activities for the past year and some proppsals for the Selectmen's Minutes November 28, 1973 Page 2 future. Board of Appeals - George 4Tojtkiewicz reported on the activities of the Board. He commented that the decisions should be written more carefully to eliminate court cases. Building and Housing Code Committee - Ronald Montaquila reported that BOCA technical details had been approved by the State,and that fire regulations had been prepared and approved by the Board of Health. Board of Health - Kevin Hunt stated that some of the goals for the Board would be to set up a fee sohedule for the landfill, water quali- ty standard for the Town wells, and a clinic for the elderly. Town Clerk Arthur Remillard reported that the Street Census Report had been completed and work was pretty well caught up. Veterans' Agent Gladys Cross stated that the caseload numbered about thirty, and that the unemployment was somewhat better than Last year. Planning Board - Eleo Zaffini reported that 1� miles of residential roads and 2 2/3 miles of industrial roads had been approved in new subdivisions. Also, the Board will propose five articles regarding zoning for the next Town Meeting. Long -range plans for downtown re- newal are being worked on with the Housing Authority. He also men- tioned that they were waiting for the results of a Traffic Study. Board of Assessors - Robert Eames reported that half -year tax bills will go out in March. Civil Defense - Robert Button reported that the Civil Defense was monitoring CB radio channel 4j'oontinuously for the assistance of motorists in distress. He also reported that home heating fuel would be available (75 to 100` gallons) if a person were not able to get fuel from his supplier. In the spring, a first aid program will be offered by C.D. Water Superintendent Bill Cahoon reported on the testing of Dustin Well, and the progress on Witch Pond Well. He reported installation of 368 new water meters. On the Sewer Plant, he reported that 97 - 98% B.O.D. was now being removed. Industrial and Development Commission - Norman Vickery reported on new industry in town. He said that present industrial users of water were being 'J monitored to maintain the supply. He stated that Pepsi was turned away because they would,use too much water. Light Department Director Les Ferrier reported on the main substation; on Gilbert Street, the conversion to the 13,800 volt system, the whole- ( sale purchase of power from NEPOOL. Selectmen's Minutes November 289 1973 Page 3 Library Trustee Marie Willis reported that the Library was offering series of lectures, films, etc. She also expressed the hope that the plumbing and main floor renovation would be undertaken soon. Conservation Commission - Paul Boyden reported on the activities of the Commission. At the present, there are no court suits. =against the Commission. He also reported on Fulton Pond improvements, Canoe River land under consideration. Building Inspector Bert Cook said that he would pursue gravel and zonin& violations, and said that BOCA membership should be looked into. Gas Inspector Harold Jackson stated that some 160 permits had been granted to date. Police Chief D'Afile reported on the investigation on the Lori Seoher case. Highway Engineer Ronald Dubuc reported on Registry of Deeds research, landfill operational plan, Gilbert Street improvements, Maple Park, and a pedestrian plan in the future. Public Works Director Tom Bonome reported on various activities of his department; painting of the airport building, demolition of the old highway garage, completion of paving and drainage work. Paul Split reported ohc.Ahe recreational programs in the town - youth and adult programs, East Mansfield Center program, the summer and winter programs, Maple Park swimming, and Fulton Pond sports. Don Zeoher reported on funds, state and federal,: set aside for taxiway repaving, land damages from Route 25 landtaking, and the implementation of the Master Plan. Jim Mills, former chairman of the Charter Commission, recommended that the Charter be amended in preference to violations. Municipal Building Committee Chairman Norman Mahana reported on school needs and the fire station location study. Torn Hall Building Committee Chairman Tony Caponigro reported that the building is onischedule, the outside has been completed and the furnish- ings axe now being worked on. Bicentennial Committee Chairman Joan Secher stated that they should in- oovporate, that a commemorative coin was being planned, and the budget. Regarding Maple Park, with Selectman Caponigro as Acting Chairman, Select- man Titus moved that $259000 be recommended for paxk development. Select- man Secher.seoonded, so voted. Selectmen's Minutes November 28, 1973 ( Page :4 Selectman Caponigro moved that Selectman Colella and Light Depart- ment Director Ferrier go to Rebronville to see the ballfield lights. Selectman Secher seconded, so voted. Chairman Titus suggested that chains be put across the entrances to the water pump locations immediately. Selectman Caponigro moved that the Rationing Board be reactivated with the voting members to be the five selectmen, the Torn Manager, and the Civil Defense Director. Selectman Levine seconded, so voted. Meeting adjourned at 10:45 p.m. Correction: Selectman Levine moved that Norman Paulson be appointed to the Municipal Building Committee as a non- voting mem- ber to work in conjunction with the Fire Station location study. Seconded by Selectman Secher. So Voted.