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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-19-1973A G E N D A Deoember 19, 1973 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of Previous Meeting 3. Clerk's Folder 4._ Letters 5. Telephone Rearing 8;30 p.m. 6. Town Manager's Report Selectmen's Minutes December 19r 1973 Page 2 From SERPEDD, a suggested article for the Town Meeting regarding the Greater Attleboro Transit Authority. From the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Outdoor Advertising Agenoy, re- vised rules and regulations of the Outdoor Advertising Board, which took effect October 1, 1973• FROM SERPEDD, Mansfield's assessment for cost of operation, 15¢ per capi- ta, $1,490.85. This is for fiscal year 1975 (July 1, 1974 to June 309 1975)• Two proposed articles for submission at the Town Meeting, from eitizenee One of the articles would rezone the easterly side of Route 140, from the corner of Route 106 to the Foxboro line from the present residential zoning to a business use zone. This was submitted with 10 signatures. The other article was for the rezoning of a parcel of land on the southerly side of West Street from agricultural to industrial use. This was submitted with no petition.'"Selectman Caponigro moved that the one plan (West St.) & 2 }requests be submitted to the Planning Board for their recommendation, and that the ap plicant -be advised that 10 signatures would insure the articles' insertion. Selectman Levine seconded the motion, so voted. Selectman Levine moved that la, policy be set regarding articles proposed for submission - they should have the 10 signatures before the Board re- views them. Selectman Caponigro seconded this, but Selectmen Seeher, Colella, and Titus opposed. A letter from SERPEDD was received regarding policy on Affirmative Action Programs. Selectman Caponigro reported on the private property off Old Colony Road that had been suggested as a possible parking area to relieve congestion on North Main Street. The Board felt that initial contact should be made, and that some prices and figures be obtained. The Town Manager reported that the Budget for FY 74 -75 had been presented to the Board off' Selectmen and the Finance, Committee. It was noted that the budget was up 12.6 % over the last fiscal year. Selectman Levine, Selectman Seeher , moved and seconded respectively to ap- prove a recommendation for a transfer of $2,000 from the reserve fund to Water Department Salaries. This request would now go to the Finance Commit- tee. The Board discussed the closing date (February 11 1974) for articles for the Town Meeting. Selectman Caponigro reported that the Hope Street paving work had been taken care of. Selectmen's Minutes December 19, 1973 Presents All members, and Town Manager Motion to accept the warrant in the amount of $403,322.93 made by Select- man Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Secher, so voted. Motion to accept the minutes of the previous meeting made by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Levine, so voted. Lioeipe renewals for the .following businesses were approvedt Daggs Lounge, for public entertainment on Sunday; Vickery Motors, for a class 1 seller's license; The Mansfield House, for a Common Victualler's license; Dagg's Lounge, for a Common Victualler's license; Dario's for a Common Viotualler's license; The Mansfield House, for a lodging house license; Louie's Diner, for a Common yi6tualler's license; Honey Dew Donuts, for a weekday music machine; The Mansfield House, for an automatic, amusement device ;., Dario's for a weekday music: machine; James J. McLaughlin, for a lodging house li- cense; Dario= for live entertainment; The Mansfield House, for a weekday music machine; Mansfield Liquor Mart (Carole A. Clemmey, Manager), a package store license; Paul Mitrano, Inc., a seller's license, class 1; Mansfield Liquor Mart, (Francis A. Gasson, Manager), a package store license# renewal, with a change in management for Mansfield Liquor Mart; John B. Antosca, d/b/a Webb Auto Sales, class 1 seller's license; Dane Street Garage, classa2 seller's license for second hard oars; The Connor Store, license to sell package goods; South Main Street Variety, package store goods license; R. Dimonte, Ina., a license to sell package goods, Mansfield Central Market, license for package goods; Jack's Cafe, a common victualler's license, Dagg's Lounge, a common victualler's license; _Regent Cafe, common victualler's license; V.F.W. Post #3264, a club license; American Legion Post 198, Club License; Willow - dale Golf Course, common victualler's license; Daggs Lounge, a license for four pinball machines; The Mansfield House, Ino., Common Victualler's li- cense; Christoforo Colombo Lodge 1109, common victualler's license; Old Colony Diner, common victualler's lioense ;.Fernandes Super Market, a common victualler's license; and Honey Dew Donuts, a common victualler's license. On the application from Clemmey Motors, the Board voted 3 -2 to table until next week. (Vote - Selectmen Colella and Caponigro opposed, Selectmen Levine, Secher and Titus for.) Letter of appreciation was received from William Maxwell expressing thanks to the Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen for the Christmas weekend work schedule. A letter was received from SERPEDD regarding regional transportation. There was a discussion of the expiration of terms on the Board of Health. Selectman Secher questioned the validity of one appointment, and suggested the Board get a written opinion from Town Counsel. She made a motion to this affect, and it was seconded by Selectman Caponigro and so voted. Selectmen's Minutes December 19:1973 Page 3 There was a discussion of the possibility of acquiring the East Mansfield church mentioned at earlier meetings. Selectman Caponigro moved that the Board send a letter to the trustees of the church expressing the Town's interest in the possibility of acquiring the property. Selectman Secher seconded the motion, so voted. Selectman Levine expressed concern that there was no money available for an appraisal. Selectman Caponigro sug- gested that a local real, - .estate dealer might appraise the property at no charge. Selectman Secher suggested that High School markers be put up near the highway garage on East Street to direct out -of- towners coming from the Easton- Bridgewater area to the High School. She also announced that Dr. Corin would be giving free foot examinations in connection with Opera- tion Medic. There was also a discussion of the prices for the lights at the softball field. Selectman Seoher moved that Ronald Montaquila be appointed to the Finance Committee. The motion did not receive a second. Selectman Levine said that he granted to get Town Counsel's opinion regarding appointments. The Board discussed the lights at Fulton Pond for skating. It was suggested that the two existing flood lights be moved back to light the pond and that two street lights be put up to light the parking area. Selectman Colella moved that Town employees be given Monday off and work a half day on Saturday. This would be for all departments except the Po- lice and Fire Departments. Selectman Secher seconded, so voted. Selectman Secher moved that Article V of the Traffic Rules and Regulations of July 16, 1938, at the end;of Section 2, be amended as follows: 330 feet of Winthrop Avenue be made a "no parking" zone. Selectman Caponigro seconded and so voted. Chairman Titus mentioned that the Regional Sewer Study Committee has an arti- cle for the Town Meeting. He also mentioned that he had contacted the tele- phone company regarding the 911 telephone line. Regular Meeting was adjourned at 9:40.