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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-12-1973AGENDA December 12, 1973 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting 3. Clerk's Folder 4. Letters 5. Chief Bellavance — 8:15 p.m. 6. Town Manager's Report Selectmen's Minutes December 12, 1973 Present: All Members and Town Manager Selectmen Caponigro moved that the warrant, totaling $105,238.37, be accepted. Selectmen Levine seconded the motion, so voted. Selectmen Levine moved that the minutes of the previous meeting be ac- cepted as written, Selectmen Caponigro seconded, so voted. Hoerner Waldorf applied for permission to install one 15,000 gallon tank and one 10,000 gallon tank. Hearing was set for December 26, at 8:30 p.m. Applications or renewals were approved for the following businesses: Dario's (2 a.m. closing), Mansfield Garage, Jack's Cafe, Cuneo's Ino „ American Legion Post #1981 South Main Street Variety, Mansfield Central Market, Daggs Lounge Inc., The Connor Store, Regent Cafe Ina., V.F.W. Hall, and Old Colony Motors. Mike Murphy from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes appeared to present application for a 31,000 square foot speo. warehouse sewer connection. Selectman Secher moved that this application be approved, Selectman Caponigro seconded, so voted. Two Hall Street sewer connections were also approved, for LaPlante and Lori. Motion made to approve these by Selectman Secher, and seconded by Selectman Caponigro. So Voted. Applications to erect two signa, one for Dr. Torman's office at 274 North Main Street, and a temporary one (from January to April) at H & R Block, at 244 North Main Street. Selectmen Caponigro moved that Dr. Torman's sign be approved, and the other checked on, Selectman Secher seconded, so voted. Selectman Caponigro.moved that $1,500 be put in the budget as a line item for the construction or restoration of Honor Rolls in Town. Selectman Secher seconded, so voted. Selectman Secher read a note from the Massachusetts Bicentennial Commission announcing the availability of $50,000 in matching granta for local Bicen- tennial projects. She noted that the deadline for grant applications was January 289 1973• Also discussed was the traffic on North Main Street be- tween 7 and 8 in the morning; she suggested that the police look into this. There was a discussion of vacancies on various boards and committees. The Town Manager said that he would have the list of applicants up- dated. The Fire Chief reviewed his department's budget with the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen. The Town Manger noted that expenditures were nearly equal to the 1972 level, except for laundry service and gasoline and heating oil, which has risen for all Town departmente.due to'the Engergy Crisis. Selectmen's Minutes December 12, 1973 Page 2 The Chief cited lack of manpower and lack of a more extensive fire pre- vention program as the main reasons for the lowering of the Town's fire insurance rating. He feels that with the new industrial complexes and the growing number of new houses in Town, there should be more fire pro - tection. Mr. Hannon said the budget for FY 74 -75 will include 2 full -time fire fighters whose prinoipl8 duty would be the maintenance of the fire alarm system. The Town Manager agreed that while the Fire Department has need of another full -time fire fighter and clerical help, which the Chief requested for FY 74 -75, he could not recommend the additional personnel at this time. He explained further that all departments' requests had to be considered and put in perspective according to the needs of the Town and the funds available. Mr. Hannon said that he preferred to recommend something for each of the departments for each fiscal period rather than having one department receive several pieces of equipment at one time; thi growth. He said that for FY 74 -75 th ment would be for 2 additional men Alarm Maintenance program, The Town Manager mentioned that training, including in- hospital July 1, 1977. Chief Bellavance out into on -duty hours for the Selectman Levine mentioned ger to send a letter to G cussed was the drainage on additional personnel or several e allows for slower, more controlled e recommendation for the Fire Depart - and the bucket truck for the Fire a new State 1 training, for pointed out t individuals in the 911 telephone ary McSweeny at the Henry Street. aw would require 81 hours all ambulance attendants hat some of the training volved. of by may line, and asked the Town Mana- telephone company. Also dis- Selectman Colella asked that the Board check into the East Mansfield Church that is for sale. Selectman Caponigro moved that the firm doing the Hope Street paving be con- tacted, and if the work is not done by Friday, the 14th, they would forfeit the bond they had put up for the job, and the Town DPW would do the work, all this subject to Town Counsel review. Selectman Becher seconded the mo- tion, so voted. Selectman Colella brought to in the center of Town behind to the Town and the dowiitown lectmen Caponigro and Colell the Board's DeClemente's, merchant§ as will look i a attention a small parcel of land which might possibly,of interest an off - street parking area. Se- to this. The Town Manager gave a report on Wells #4 and 5 and the water situation in general: Regarding the fuel adjustment question, Mr. Hannon reported that Light Department Director Ferrier will prepare a description to be advertised which will explain the situation. Mr. Hannon explained to the Board that NEPCO had given the option to the different municipal power companies of either absorbing the rise in fuel themselves, or passing it on to the customers. Selectmen's Minutes December 12, 1971 Page 3 Since the Town had elected to pass this cost on to the customers, the skyrocketing cost of fuel was now showing in the electric bills. Selectman Seoher moved that an article be inserted for the Town Meeting to acquire the Gambel and Hutcheson Propterties adjacent to Memorial Park. Selectman Caponigro seconded, so voted. A letter from Whitman & Howard to the Water Superintendent wassread, which suggested the installation of an alarm system and telemetering system at the cost of approximately $30,000. Regular session adjourned at 9:30 pm, Board moved to Executive Session. In Executive Session, the Board reviewed the Conflict of Interest Law and a notice sent to all Town boards and departments advising officials of the State law.