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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-5-1972January 5, 1972 Meeting called to order at 1:18 P.M. by Chairman Main at the High School - Room 227. All members and Acting Town Manager, J. Gutillo, present. Chairman Main thanked School Committee and teachers for the opportunity to hold the meeting at the school, thereby giving the students the opportunity to see how such a meeting is conducted. He hoped the students learned something. Mem- bers and J: Cutillo introduced to group. Warrant - $25,539.95. Large items included Garbage Collection - $1,741.74; Federal Withholding - $2,378.07; Police salaries - $3,467.55; Fire Department salaries - $3,680.00; etc. Selectmen Saunders motion to accept warrant was seconded by Selectman Titus - so voted. Minutes of previous meeting - Selectman Caponigro made motion to accept them and was seconded by Selectman Saunders - so voted. Letter from James Woodlock, democrat, read saying h.e has resigned from Board of Registrars. Selectman Titus made motion to accept resignation, seconded by Selectman Saunders - so voted. Board agreed that letter of appreciation should be sent to Mr. Woodlock. Letter read from William Toole, Executive Director of SRPEDD, regarding offering of technical assistance and assistance in methodsand approaches for obtaining ,federal and state grants. Letter from Town Counsel, James Grady, read advising Board that any town having been a member of SRPEDD less than five years may terminate its membership. Letter from Commonwealth Office of Manpower Affairs read advising of hiring deadline for E.E.A. positions. State wants action at once on the six available positions. Letter from Cabot, Cabot & Forbes to Board of Health read regarding Board of Health regulations on subdivision. Items 1, 5, and 6 do not create a problem, however, items 2, 3, and 4 do at the present time. A request was madeby Cabot, Cabot & Forbes to waiver these waiver requests for percolation test prior to subdivision approval. Selectman Caponigro's motion to grant Cabot, Cabot & Forbes a variance on items 2 -3 -4 was seconded by Selectmen Saunders - so voted. Selectman Caponigro stated that rules for subdivisions were primarily for residential sub- divisions. Selectman Saunders asked that letter be sent to Planning Board on this matter. Letter from George Wojtkiewicz regarding Savini Motors Zoning Violations read asking the Board what steps had been taken in this matter. Chairman Main stated Board feels as Board of Appeals does regarding this situation. Chairman Main reminded the Board of the "no fence" requirement. Selectman Caponigro asked that the Building Inspector write a report on this matter. Building Inspector to appear before the Board on January 12, 1972. A copy of letter from Margot Jellinek to Conservation Commission, Airport Commission, Environmental Health Committee, Board of Appeals and Industrial Development Commission read stating these groups are not complying with the Town's Open - Meeting Law and the minutes of their meetings not recorded with Town Clerk. Mrs. Jellinek has requested the Attorney General to take action. 2. Hearing with the Brockton - Taunton Gas Company regarding permit to install 600 feet of 2 -inch welded steel gas main on Walnut Street from existing main on Walnut Street to Lot #2 on Walnut Street. Selectman Saunders made motion to grant permit; seconded by Selectman Titus - so voted. Natural Resources Trust - Selectman Caponigro introduced the Chairman of the Norton Board of Selectmen. He said the Norton Board was in favor of no clover- leaf and no continuation of Route 140 in new path through Great Woods. The Norton Board would go along with Rt. 140 joining Rt. 25 and swing around Taunton or leave Rt. 140 as is. He stated that high speed traffic was not wanted in Norton. Chairman suggested that state have the town's (Norton!4 feeling on record. Chairman Main stated that the state is going through an environmental study on roads with final plans taking about two years. Robert Webb explained what the Natural Resources Trust has done to date in trying to preserve the .Great Woods as the area is one of the largest and unique tracts of land. Norman Gray of 899 South Main Street (spectator) did not agree with Mr. Webb but felt that future expansion of Mansfield would depend greatly on a new highway. Leonard Flynn of the Environmental Health Committee informed the Board on up -to- date necessary details in order to acquire land adjacent to Sanitary Landfill area to be used for same. He stated present site would be exhausted in 1. to 2 years. He also stated that before Department of Public Works granted approval of the land for Sanitary Landfill. much work needed to be done; maps, surface drainage report, water table, topography, and report on how land is to be. utilized. The two parcels in question are privately owned. Environmental Health Committee suggested that the 164 cubic yards of material from Fulton Pond be utilized for cover material. Mr. Flynn stated the committee is in hopes of getting a portion of this project initiated as soon as possible. Acting Town Manager, Joan Cutillo, submitted a list of missing reports needed for Town Report. List included Light Department, Board of Assessors, Highway Depart- ment, plater Dept., Sewer Dept., Board of Selectmen, Inspector of Slaughtering, and Treasurer's and Accountant's reports. Acting Torn Manager, J. Cutillo, stated that bills are in for accident and health insurance for Police and Fire Departments. Chairman Main stated Board will meet with local insurance agents and go over all policies in the near future. Acting Town Manager to pay these bills now so that coverage will be in effect. The Building Inspector submitted a summary report of activities which resulted in an increase of tax dollars to the Torn of $61869,872.00; total fees amounted to $1410$7.60 and permits issued were 202. Selectman Saunders pointed out that our type of Town government is unique and was so in this part of the country only. He stated that significant decisions on the the Route 25/140 matter and Cabot, Cabot & Forbes; etc., effect the Town's character. He said the Torn is directed by conscientious amateurs. Selectman Saunders cited the years of service to the Town by Anna Prohodsky and George Poor. Recognition was to be made in way of a plaque, however, neither was available. Petition received from New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to lay under- ground conduits on North Main Street. Hearing set for January 19th at 8:00 P.M. License renewal (Common Victuallers) received from Louie's Diner. Motion made to grant by Selectman Saunders; seconded by Selectman Titus - so voted. 3. Selectman Caponigro stated that Patrick Walsh has complied with the Board s request on more details regarding Hatch, Act. Letter has been sent to the state. A petition from Oak Street residents received to erect a school bus —stop station at the electric light old sub — station. Torn Counsel to look into this matter. Selectman Caponigro announced that the Capital Improvement Program is ready to finalize recommendations. Need for more highway equipment was discussed. Select- man Caponigro stated that equipment purchase was based on type of work Highway Department will do. Selectman Saunders stated a big mistake would be made if the Highway Department is made into a construction company. Selectman Caponigro stated that Mr. Richards, Highway Administrator, would like to handle more construction work; he sited continuation of Back Bay Brook work and sidewalks for Nast Street. Selectman Titus stated before more construction work is started, the repair work throughout Town should be completed. Selectman Caponigro said he mould convey comments to the Capital Improvement Project Committee. Selectman Caponigro stated his regrets and those of Chairman Main for not attend- ing Candidates'Night; both had a meeting with the Finance Committee. Motion was made by Selectman Titus and seconded by Selectman Saunders to let fire alarm system maintenance come under the Fire Department on a temporary basis — so voted. Selectman Titus stated that Mr. Dillon, an abutter on Old Colony Railroad line has claimed the Torn took some of his property on right of way. Selectman Titus felt Torn should reimburse him for damages if Town is at fault. Torn Engineer will check the boundaries. Selectman Titus stated court cost for residents to determine ownership and compensation to be paid is costly. Chairman Main stated Board does not force people to court. Meeting adjourned at 2;50 P.M.