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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-16-1972February 16, 1972 Executive session. Regarding Cuneo's Store _ No suspension, but a warning that if a second offense occurs a seven (7) day suspension will follow. February 16, 1972 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M. All members present with exception of Selectman Secher, considered present since she is representing the Board at the meeting of the Citizens Committee to Restore the Reservoir, The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $238,901.23. Selectman Main questioned several vouchers, namely vouchers #343, #323, and discussed vouchers questioned last week. Thought oheckofor:)Anderson- Nichols should not be released until after the report is complete. Check held regarding fire alarm - maintenance was an emergency deal and the Board agreed to release the Fire Department voucher. Christmas Tree Lighting voucher in the amount of $178.47 discussed, thought it should go back to the Light De- partment for payment. To check regarding removing voucher #343 from the Warrant, Town Treasurer to have a letter authorizing removal of this voucher from the Warrant. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the Warrant with the exception of voucher #343. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the minutes of the previous meetings, February 9 and 150 1972. Letter received from the Charter Commission requesting that the Town Counsel be allowed to assist the Town Charter Commission. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant the request. So voted. Another letter received from the Charter Commission requesting that an article be inserted in a Special Town Meeting to see if the Town will vote : to,' - appropriate or transfer from available Funds a sum of money to be used under the direction and control of the Charter Commission for expenses necessary for the completion of its duties in accordance with Chapter 438 of the General Laws. The amount of money requested was $4,000. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Select- man Colella it was voted to insert the requested article, if and when a Special Town Meeting is called. Notice received from William F. Woloshyn, Town Accountant of North Attleboro advising the Department of Community Affairs has scheduled a Municipal Budget and Finance Seminar Series in North Attleboro, March 2, 1972 at the Senior High School from 6130 to 9:30 P.M. All Municipal Finance Officials are invited to attend, request made for list of those who will attend. Letter read from the Town Counsel regarding copy of Safety Engineer Contract with Gilbert Associates, Inc. for the Light 'Department. Board felt that the contract does state the amount per hour, but not the number of days. The Board felt that the contract should state how many days, and other expense making a firm contract, Application received from the State Outdoor Advertising Division regarding per- mission for a billboard or sign at Bristol Arms on Stearns Avenue, facing Route 106. Size of sign 5t x 31. Notice requested fromAhe Board regarding Zoning By -Laws, The Board took the request under advisement. 2 Letter received from the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Develop- ment District regarding providing municipal advice to community groups in member towns. The letter advised that SRPEDD had received a letter from Dr, Robert Mendes of the Charter Commission requesting municipal advice re- garding the Commission's study and revision of the Town Charter, This will be referred to the Work Program and Policy Committee for action. Memorandum reports will be sent to keep the Board informed of any activities underway in the town. Letter received from the State Department of Public Health calling attention to several regulations relative to submission and approval of detailed engi- neering plans for sanitary landfill operation, effective April 210 1971, The Regulation states in part that no sanitary landfill facility shall be constructed or operated unless the proposed use,< ,plans and design data have been approved by the State Department, If the Board has not yet submitted n.'U.i plans it is requested that funds be included in the budget to comply with these regulations, Letter read from Camp Dresser & McKee recommending that the contract for the improvements to the sewer plant be awarded to Winston Builders Corporation, low bidder, Selectman Main advised that he had checked regarding one of the principals in the company and he was willing to sign a statement that he was a worker and not a principal in the Gemma Corporation that did the renovating of the Town Hall, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to award the contract for improvements at the sewer plant to Winston Builders Corporation, low bidder, with the stipulation that Mr, Nyren. sign an affidavit stated that he was not a principal in the Gemma Corporation, Letter from Bonanza Bus Lines regarding permission granted by the Board to operate on I_95 within the town. Letter requested that the Selectman write a letter granting a license for the Company to operate over town roads to be sent to the Department of Public Utilities, Letter from the Department of Public Works relative to the condition of the Route 106 underpass advising that an investigation of this problem will be completed within two weeks and the town will be advised of the results, Application of Robert Barrows for a Class II Garage license, d /b /a Barrows Motor Sales at Crocker Street and Mansfield Avenue taken under advisement, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a renewal Sunday Lioense for Dario!s Famous Chicken House for TV, radio and juke box. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a Sunday bowling license to Grace Langill, d /b /a Daggs Loungg, Inc, Hearing was held at 8:15 P,M, on the application of Francis H, Haynes for an all alcoholic restaurant license at Old Colony Diner, Mr, Haynes spoke in favor stating it would increase his -diner: business, Would not be detrimental to other businesses, The Diner closes weekdays at 2;00 P,M, and at 7:00 P,M, on Friday, Open Saturdays and Sundays until 11:00 A,M, John Gross was in favor advising he wants to serve in his dining room- very few houses in neighborhood- good idea for him, 3 _ Francis Baldini;y 12£3 Church Street against the issuance for two reasons; personal interest and long -range interest of the town. He owns property in the rear of the diner. Serving in noon in dining area, would be hard to con- trol noise, restriction could be put on the license. Would be a problem con- cerning the evening if he decided to sell his business. There would be park- ing problems, would be in his back yard since his property abuts the diner and there is no fence as there is no room in from the Diner for parking. If operated as a noontime business there would be no problem. If license were transferred there could be a problem. For the best interest of the towm he could foresee with the town growing the need for a large restaurant that you could go for a meal at night, in the near future, the town could use a place of this type. An overnight motel would be attractive for the town. As a taxpayer and resident of the town would like to keep a license open for something along these lines. If there are enough licenses of this type avail- able would have no objection to Mr. Haynes having a license during his regu- lar hours as he is operating now. Selectman Main advised that he thought the Board could give a liquor license to an establishment of this type, and that there are 4 or 5 other licenses of this type available. Discussion regarding restrictions on the license. Dorothy Rego, West Church Street stated that she had no objection to the hours that he wants to operate, but would object if he had a bar room, it would be late at night. Lot of noise,itvould be disturbed by young peoplei!hangigg around Like he operates now, would have no objection. Further discussion regarding restrictions on the license, and upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to grant the all alco- holic restaurant jic'ense4tlithe.`pred6n't' hours ::of. operatioh's,that:l16�is' long business at the present time, subject to Town Counselfs review and advice. Acting Town Manager advised that she had received another complaint regarding Graphic Laboratories with regard to parking on both sides of the street, and across driveways. Residents have requested No Parking signs on one'side of the street. Letter to be sent to Graphic Laboratories regarding parking. Also, a request had been received to have some gravel put on Blake Place. This has been done in the past when the road was:in bad condition. Request to be referred to the Highway Department, The Board agreed to have representatives from the Maple Park, Inc. at the meeting next week at 9100 P.M. in regard to their requests for assistance from the town at the development. At 8145 P.M. a hearing was held regarding the abandonment of a portion of Union Street. Notice read regarding the hearing which was advertised. The Chairman advised the hearing was held in regard to the article in the Warrant, the Board has to make a recommendation to the townspeople at the Town Meeting. The main issue is Union Street. He requested those in favor to speak. Selectman Main stated that he had lived on Union Street about 15 years, traveled the road three to five times a day, Thought the Town Hall .should be where your Com- mittee thinks it should be, Amount of common and road to be abandoned would be no inconvenience to anyone traveling Union Street, Believe it would cut dorm on people cutting dorm Union Street to South Main Street, By having the Town Hall in Union Street this would stop cars. In favor of the abandonment - 4 - of a portion of Union Street. Oscar Lindner - there would be an access road going behind the Town Hall. In favor, no reason why it shouldn't be closed. People use Union Street mostly as a bypass for the traffic lights. No objection to closing it off, asset to the Town Hall and the townn, and would be no inconvience. Acting Town Manager Cutillo advised that she had received complaints from resi- dents of young drivers using Union Street as a drag strip. Close and eliminate use of Union Street as a loop, We have received three or four complaints about the fast driving on Union Street, Joe Corliss wished to be recorded in opposition. We are presupposing that we are thinking the Town Hall is at that site. Similar situation to Maple Street. Town Meeting voted to close it and we opened it. If you gentlemen come in to Town Meeting to close Union Street and the proposal for the Town Hall is lost, hearing like this should come after a vote for the Town Hall if it is approved in that area. Then there will be no argument about closing Union Street, People can use access road and go down Spring Street. Feel we should have a vote for that general area as to whether or not we are going to have the Town Hall there. This could come up after the Town Hall article passes:. If we give recommenda- tions to close, it would be the same as Maple Street. This should come up after Town Hall proposal, Harry Mugford - do not want to set Vnion Ztreet;.closed under any conditions. Do not want to take any of our Common away, Made North Common smaller, should not cut down at all. Cars can not be cut down on speeding without Police pro- tection. Mrs. Jellinek - if you do not close Union Street and decide not to have the Town Hall there as proposed,have two fears. If it is not built in this location it will kill the business district, and the town has new Selectmen each year, they may decide to sell the property for a business structure. Joe Corliss spoke regarding area being rezoned for the convenience of the bank from the river to the lights as business. It is a commercial setup and if the site is rejected could sell the property for commercial purposes. Selectman Main spoke about closing of Union Street would be subject to the Town Hall located there to replace the Town Hall. As fax as taking the Common, would only take 10%, which is a small amount and the Town Hall should go there and the street closed off. Christy Vose was opposed to the closing of Union Street. Will cause more con- gestion in the area. Definitely opposed to it. Alice Flint - coming north on Union Street there would be more traffic at Library and Park Row School to get to South Main Street. Will add to traffic. Not in agreement, natural route of traffic. Joan Wood - opposed to closing Union Street, one way for the traffic flow from West Street. School buses use that street, have a hard time now. - 5 - Annette Shaw - if Union Street is not a good street for the buses to use.. now, the problem is already there, they should be using South Main Street, The Chairman declared the hearing closed at 9215 P.M. Discussion regarding replacement for Leon Dean as the Boards representative to SRPEDD, Board to check regarding replacement, and to be brought up again next week. Selectman Titus brought up about Fruit Street opposite Short Street. This is a bad corner, pro txudes, -out into street, the corner should be cut back. Selectman Main advised that last August letters were sent to committees, boards; and department heads regarding having their reports in by a certAin time for the Town Report so that the Tom Meeting could be held on time. Agreed to thank them all personally by letter. Selectman Colella brought up about the Dillon property on Court Street. The original claim was for $685, and there was a discussion that 'there are no funds for this claim to be taken out of. The Board will give Mr. Dillon an answer next week. The Chairman discussed three months' building reports which are missing in the Town Report. There was a transition period between the previous and present inspectors, The Inspectors kept their files in their homes, and this is not a good practice, the records should be moved to the Town Hall, Letter to be sent to Building Inspector advising him that the records be kept in the Town Hall. John Gross read a prepared letter regarding illegal building permits by the Building Inspector regarding Peter Fontaninits property on Benefit Street..:: and on the second foundation on Tremont Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9255 P.M. I