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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-26-1972January 26 1972 Executive session. Discussion regarding interpretation of vacation - one day each 5 weeks up to May 31 - begin June 1, The Board discussed the Water Department. Chairman to contact Peppy Albertini to see how he is doing. Discussion regarding salary of Town Treasurer and Collector. Now receiving $8,424. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted that the Town Treasurer served the probationary period satis- factorily, and also that the position will resort back to 1970 standards of $10,000. effective April 1, 1972. Discussion regarding bill submitted to Carl J. DePrizio, M.D. for cleanup work by the Highway Department after an accident, in the amount of $21.61. It was agreed that Mr. Richards must go through the Town Manager to issue any claims against p,:peison..fdr collection by the highway department, and be cleared by the Town Manager before any charges are made. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to abate the bill for Carl J. DePrizio, M;A, in the amount of $21.61. 1 January 26, 1972 Meeting called at 7:55 P.M. All members present, and the Acting Town Manager, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $22,740.76. Selectman Main discussed voucher for Community Health Agency, and suggested that a letter be written to the Agency requesting how the money appropriated was spent since other bills come in through the year for bills above the monthly bill of $1,250. Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $22,740.76. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was vted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Letter received regarding the town's need for a new Dentist requesting in- formation about the town with regard to new development, etc. Acting Town Manager to send a reply. Notice received from the Board of Appeals advising; that a hearing will be held in the Town Office Building on Tuesday, February 11 1972 at 8:35 P.M. on the application of Donald G. Ranieir of Franklin for a Permit,Exception and /or Variance to divide a parcel of land located on the south side of East Street, Letter read from J. Neipris, Blane Chemical, in connection with a letter re- ceived on January 21 regarding oil in the Rumford River and in Fulton's Pond. The letter advised that someone had accidentally spilled about 50 gallons of oil which went through an open drain pipe into the river. The drain pipe has now been blocked. The Chairman advised the Board that Robert Jones, Chairman of the Conservation Commission had called him regarding the oil spillage. Gave him permission to investigate and a letter was sent to the Company requesting them to correct the situation immediately and advise the Board by Wednesday night what has been done regarding the matter. Mr. Jones reported this to the Natural Re- sources, District Attorney and the State Department of Public Health, and will check to see that the drain is blocked off. Letter read from Ronald P. Dubuc, Town Engineer regarding checkingout the complaint by Mr. Dillon on Court Street that the town has encroached upon and damaged his land abutting the Old Colony Railroad right -of -way. He hddised that he had surveyed the town's property and has laid out stakes, andcfeels that the work done was on 'town land. Letter to be written to Mr. Dillon enclosing his bill that was sent to the town, and a copy of this letter. A public hearing was held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install 600' of 211mlded± steel gas main on Willow Street to lot #1. There was no opposition, and upon a motion - 2 by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to grant per- mission for the installation. All in favor, Robert Button, O.D. Director in to talk to the Board regarding surplus property in excess of the Federal Government's needs which is offered to Civil Defense Agencies at a token cost, or as a loaned item for a number of years. Discussed equipment which the town has procured for use. Selectman Main commended Mr, Button for the fine job he is doing, and the work he has done to get the equipment for the town's use. Mr. Button suggested that the Board look at the equipment already received through this program, and Selectman Titus ad- vised that he had seen the trucks and they are in very good condition. Letter received from Ronald Dubuc;.'Town Engineer regarding the article for a sidewalk on East Street from the Robinson School to the East Mansfield cut -off, His calculations showed the sidewalk dimensions to be 4 ft, wide by 6,700 ft. in length, There would be a two foot median between the sidewalk and the road. The sidewalk surface would be asphalt consisting of one inch of binder and one inch of top, with a six inch berm installed along the edge of the pavement, Mr. Dubuc submitted three plans for this work; namely, all preparatory work to be done by the Highway Dept„ the asphalt and berm to be installed by a contractor, estimated "&ost $13,825, �- Plan >2 Would be for the entire job to be done by the Highway Department at a cost of $9,200, Plan 3 would be for the entire job contracted out at a cost of $29,750. Mr. Dubuc advised that these estimates are based on 1971 prices and are the lowest possible estimates for this job. The Board favored plan 1, the sidewalk installation contingent upon Town Meeting approval.of the article. Letter received from Joseph F. Devlin, Chairman of the Mansfield Democratic Committee submitting the name of Annette L. Shaw for the Democratic appoint- ment to the Board of Registrars to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of James M, Woodlock., The Board tabled the appointment for one week because of a policy adopted previously regarding appointments. Letter received from Mrs. Jellinek regarding the application of Bruce S. Evans and the placing of a sign pertaining to the sale of real estate at his home located at 384 Central Street in a residence zone. The letter advised that Mr. Evans had placed the sign before applying for the variance. Feels that an example should be made and the Building Inspector see that the sign is taken down until he has a permit. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to direct the Building Inspector to remove the sign until a hearing has been held until such time as Mr. Evans is granted permission to put the sign up. (Building Inspector advised he did find the sigh. Letter received from the Citizens Committee on Zoning in Norton requesting a copy of the town's By -Laws and Ordinances as a guideto this Committee. The Board referred the letter to the Planning Board. Letter received from Nunes Container Seririce of Seekonk advising that the firm services towns and are able to maintain land fill areas. Have fifteen men available plus their equipments to handle any contract. If bids are required for rubbish pickup, land fill areas or maintenance of the town's land fill site, they would like to be notifed. Firm to be contacted to come to a meeting and outline its services. January 26 1972 _ 3 _ Copy of letter sent to the Board of Appeals and Planning Board from Building Inspector Grant to°;Peter,Fontanini was read advising Mr, Fontanini of the status of his lot on Tremont Street. A permit was issued on January 21, 1972 to build one single family dwelling. A variance was requested for a permit to erect a similar structure on the same lot, and went ahead and erected a founda- tion on this lot which is prohibited by our Zoning By »Laws, Leter advised the foundation must be removed forthwith. Also it was noted that a single family house was erected on Benefit Street and a permit had not been issued at the time of construction and will have cto be inspected for the rough frame by the Building Inspector as provided for in the Building Code. The violations must be corrected within ten days, or further action will be taken. The Building Inspector advised that he had told Mr. Fontanini to stop working, and come and get a building permit. Stopped him from working last week, then he started working again. Building permit was issued January 21, 1972, Mr. Gross called to see if permit was issued, and was advised permit had been issued, and was at his house. Mr. Gross could not find it on the house. Violated law by putting up a foundation for another house, The Town Counsel advised that assuming the fact there is someone violating the Building Code, the Building Inspector notified him to stop work. If he fails to comply with this, he can go to court and get an injunction, the party having been served with this notice, the Building Inspector informs you,and Building Inspector may Advise the Board to have Town Counsel take action. With regard to Mr. Gross stating that he could not find the building permit on the building, Mr. Grant advised that people had difficulty keeping permits post- ed because of the rain and children taking them down, etc. The intent of the building permit is so that the Building Inspector knows it. The only people that have the right to go on anotherts property are the Inspectors of the town. Mr. Grant stated that there were three violations; namely, p6ured,ifoundation on a non - existent lot; flagrant neglect of building house without a permit, and no permit for the house on Benefit Street. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to have a report back from the Building Inspector by February 4, 1972 and instruct the Town Counsel to start legal proceedings against Mr. Fontanini for direct violations. Mr. Gross objected to waiting ten days if it is possible for Mr. Fontanini to get a variance for the two houses. The Chairman advised that it was never the intention of the Board of Selectmen to instruct the Board of Appeals how to act. It is up to the Board of Appeals to see that the law is followed, Letter to Board of Appeals, and advise them what the Board is going to do, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a one day beer license to Tri- County Beagle Club for February Cis 1972 with the stipulation that no beer will be sold before 12;OQ noon. 4 0 The Board set a hearing date for February 161 1972 at 8:15 P,M, on the applica- tion of Francis H. Haynes, d /b /a The Old Colony Diner for an all alcoholic restaurant license, The Board signed Speed Regulations for Route 106 and Route 140 submitted by the State. Selectman Colella moved that Annette Shaw be appointed a member of the Board of Registrars which was seconded by Selectman Titus and voted. 2 _ 1 vote Selectman Main did not feel that we are living up to policy,_ Selectman Main advised that the Board met with the Planning Board, Mr. Moy and Mr. Moore regarding C,C, & F. Difficult decision rests upon the Board and feel that we should act upon it very quickly. Recommend the Board give a lot of thought to it and that a decision should be made no later than next Wednesday night. Planning Board to meet Friday night and send a recommendation. Selectman Main also spoke about reading an article about the Environmental Health Committee. Talked to the Committee about writing a letter, talked with the majority of the Board and it is not their intention to work against the Town. He outlined several things that the town has down to correct conditions at the Norton Reservoir: town has spent $15,000, for two years for camera work for the sewers and Any breaks in the pipes have been corrected, and there is money inz; the budget for more work to be done this year; spent money jointly with Norton, Foxboro and the town for a sewer study; gone to Chocolate Company and they have reduced the BOD to 1800; bids out for expansion of facilities Atcther..sewageo': treatment plant, showed good faith in correcting this situation, Should visit Norton and explain what projects are in the process. If the town was not doing anything, Norton would have the right to go against the town, Provide them with all the information regarding what we have been doing over the past years to correct the problem, Should write to the Norton Board of Health and if they need information the Board would be glad to go over the details with them, It was agreed that if there is no communication gap, rumors would stop. Selectman Titus brought up about having a Resolution commending the Rosado boy and others for their life saving act last week at Town Meeting and have the Moderator advise the people so that the persons would receive public acclaim. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to send letter to the persons and prepare a Resolution. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to send a letter to SRPEDD and put in a request for engineering and technical services. Chairman Caponigro advised that the Town Hall Building Committee will have a meeting on February 3, 1972 at 7:30 P,M, at the High School, Room 227 for the townspeople to come and give the Committee their ideas regarding the plan for the new Town Hall, - 5 Request received from the Maple Park Committee for some help from the Highway Department at the Maple Park site. Should compile list of things to be done, and they should meet with the Highway Superintendent to see if the town can help. With regard to recommendation of Mr. Ferrier to purchase meters which had been put out to bid, Selectman Main advised that he would like to get a clarification at the meeting they are having with Mr. Ferrier regarding the bid for meters. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve plan for Minute ManEstates. Development has complied with Board of Health Rules. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the subdivision plan for Mansfield Trust. Regarding Bonanza Bus Line request for permission to go through the town, a check to be made regarding schedules etc. and have a representative advise the Board. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10=35 P.M.