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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-23-1972February 23, 1972 Executive session, The Board discussed Mr. Richards' letter of Feb ruary 17. 1972 to the Board. The Board voted to go into open session. A motion was made by Selectman Main that Mr. Richards_' resignation not be accepted was seconded by Selectman Secher _ motion defeated 3.2, A motion was made by SelectmanTitus that Mr. Richards' resignation be accepted and that Mr. Richards would stay on until 'a replacement was found was seconded by Selectman Colella and was so voted. 3-2 The Board went back into executive session for a discussion with the Building Inspector, Met with John Dillon in executive session and discussed his complaint against the town. A motion was made by Selectman Titus and seconded by Selectman Colella for the Board to take action on this complaint. The motion failed 2-3. February 23, 1972 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M, All members present, and the Acting Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman SecheY.:it.was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $31,323,94. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, The Board set a hearing date of March 8, 1972 at 8:30 P.M. on the application of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for permission to lay and maintain underground conduit, etc, on the Elm Street By- Pass „ approxi- mately 60 feet, Copy of letter read which was sent to Han Bonne, Supervising Sanitary Engineer of the Water Resources Commission from Richard Wise, Manager of Merckens Choc- olate Company advising him of the findings when the company had a T.V. camera system on the company's line, Found two manholes in the line which they did not know existed. One can be utilized in the future for taking further samples or tests. The second manhole was in very poor condition and was allowing ground -water infiltration into the sewer line. To help solve the problems a quote has been requested from Penetryn Inc, to seal the small leaks in the sewer line joints, and quotes have been requested to repair the one manhole and to seal off the unused line. These deficiencies will be corrected as soon as possible, Letter read from SRPEDD regarding requested advice on the extension of the sanitary land fill site to adjacent land. The grant application is now in the final stages of reaching approval. As soon as the award is final the Solid Waste Project Director will be in touch with the town so that the work may be coordinated with their engineer. Letter from SRPEDD read which was sent to Robert Webb, President of the Natu- ral Resources Trust of Mansfield advising that a motion was made and seconded by the Commission of SRPEDD unanimously voting to go on record as favoring the acquisition and preservation of the Great Woods for open space purposes, Letter received from the State Department of Public Works, Division of Water- ways advising of the Annual Rivers and Harbors Hearing which will be held on April 6, 1972 at 10 :30 A.M. at 100 Nashua Street, Project forms enclosed for petitions to be submitted at this hearing. Letter received from the Conservation Commission in Easton advising that it had come to the attention of the Commission that there has been some dis- cussion about diverting the Back Bay Brook into the Canoe River to alleviate a flooding problem in the town. Easton has town wells in the watershed , and would appreciate hearing what the town's intentions are regarding this pro- ject, - 2 Copy of letter to Acting Town Manager from Chief D'Afile read regarding his re- quest for $6,000. for training of four police officers. The Finance Committee has recommended $1,500 for training one new officer;. This amount is not suffici- ent to send one man to Recruit School. Three officers must attend Recruit School for a period of eight weeks within one year of permanent appointmefit, according to the General Laws$ Chapter 41, Section 96B, The Chief requested reconsideration by the Finance Committee to recommend $6,000, which was previously requested,in order to comply with the State Law. Discussion regarding recommending to the Finance Committee that the original amount requested be reconsidered. Copy of letter sent to Ed Richards from the Bristol Community College read ad- vising that the College is conducting a Plater & Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Training Program sponsored by M.D.T.A. The men receive sine months of schooling and training six hours per day, five days per week. The town is not obligated to retain this person upon completion of the training program; but the possibility could exist that the town would be satisfied with his per- formance and have him stay on permanently. The trainee would be paid by the State. If the town desires to participate in this program a letter should be seat to Mr. Thomas McMahon, Director. After discussion, the Board took the matter under advisement, Letter received £rom.tho,;Department of Community Affairs advising that Mrs. Helen E. Jackson has been re- appointed the State Member of the Mansfield Housing Author- ity for a term which will expire on October 18, 1976. Mrs. Jellinek read a prepared statement regarding improvements of the Maple Park area. Proposed use of land at the rear of the Highway garage on East Street as a parking area for the swimming area. Access to the area from Maple Street would be expensive. Gravel pit area should be straightened out, fallen trees and stumps removed and general cleaning without town help. Mentioned the removal of gravel by the contractor, regrading at the outlet of the open drainage ditch to the original specifications to remove a safety hazard, etc. Mrs. June Brown and Mrs. Elinor Roots, representing the Community Health Agency before the Board to explain the services rendered by the Agency. The Town re- ceived 20.57o of the total visits of the Agency, and 18.97a of the patients come from Mansfield. Mrs. Brown advised thoy :have.- _ansoffice at the Middle School to see patients in the afternoon, but will have tq,leave,:these quarters because the school needs the space. The Chairman advised that when the new Town Hall is built there will be space for the Agency to have a nurse there. Mrs. Brown outlined some of the projects that the Agency would like to do in the future. At 8:30 P.M. Hearing held on the application of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to install underground conduit on North Main, Church, West Church, Central and Chauncy Streets. Mr, Melpignano was present from the Telephone Company. There were no objections,and upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant permission to the Telephone Company. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to nominate Elwood B. Shepard Animal Inspector for the coming year. - 3 Acting Town Manager advised.that she had checked with Don Breda regarding the dumping of septic tank.. waste at the sewer plant in conjunction with the request of Omer C. Lajoie regarding a request for a license. He ad- vised that the waste from septic tanks is different from the type we have at the plant, and the depositing of 2,000 gallons would be disastrous. Could not recommend putting any septic tank waste into the town sewerage treatment plant. Would have to have very small amounts regulated in order to put it in the sewer plant. The Board approved the recommendations received from Ed Richards for the pur- chase of a tractor and side mounted mower at a bid price of $5,210. and a sand spreader from the E. J. Bleiler Equipment Company in the amount of $2,608.25. Bruce Wood before the Board regarding the recommendations of Maple Park Swimming Area, Inc. requesting town assistance to help further the project. The follow- ing requests were made: 1. Regrade the outlet at the end of the drainage ditch.- out at the end of the swamp, the contractor went as far as he was supposed to. At the end it needs a little opening so the water can get out into the swamp. Would only leave 121 in the ditch on the outlet end. Outlet ditch is deeper than it should bee 2. The main parking area should be laid out for proper drainage, etc. Leveled and graded to engineer's recommendations. Ed Richards agreed to go up with the T new Town Engineer and look over the area and have a layout made, but agreed that it did not have to be laid out to a fraction of an inch. 3. The public access to the park to be from Copeland Road from Maple Street. Road should be widened, could be widened 81 -10' so two cars could pass on it. 4. Gravel pitJareh )should- be:properly.graded to blend.in withtthe.-surrounding terrain.. There is a hazard there that should be be fixed. 5. The roadway to the swimming area - there is a gulch there which should be filled in to a more acceptable grade. G; The easterly roadway from the Highway Department Garage was a temporary access road,to avoid loaded trucks from using the gas pipeline road during the excavation project. This should be closed off and restored to its natural condition. 7. Regarding cleaning up the wooded areas and developing trails and camp site, volunteer groups will be solicited to clean up fallen trees, stumps, etc, and to remove accumulated debris. 8. A scale layout of the entire area would be a valuable asset for planning and informational purposes now and for later use by the Recreation Commission to record improvements in the future. The Board questioned the number of work days that would be involved for assist - ance from the Highway Department. Advised there was a need for the bulldozer, 4 ( Selectman Secher reported complaints that she had received; namely, speeding trucks using Hope Street as a detour, should have speed sign on the street; junk car parked in back of service station corner of Pratt and Hope Streets, is a fence necessary; complaint regarding census taker not identifying herself at a home on Ware Street; and regarding plowing and sanding at Allen and Draper Avenue at the railroad;station; and a note should be written to Mrs. Bennett by Highway Supt, regarding the drainage condition at her property. Selectman Colella brought about the John Dillon property, and was - advised the Town Counsel will be here and we will discuss this with him. Selectman Colella also brought about rubbish collection on Church Street re- garding the holiday. Notice to be put in the paper regarding collections on future holidays. Also checked on speed limits as to whether or not a report had been received. State comes down and runs speed tests, marks the road where the signs are to be put, Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to purchase an American and State flag for the Selectmen's meeting room. A motion was made by Selectman Titus since the town has an Assistant Building Inspector and Plumbing Inspector think the Wire Inspector should have -.an Assistant, and suggested the name of A.P.Day, if the need is established, After A discussion the motion was withdrawn, and the matter tabled until next week. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to close Union Street only, if, and when the townspeople vote to put the Town Hall on Union Street and the Common. The Chairman brought up about representative to Self Help, Inc. He has been the town's representative this past year. Meetings are on Monday and Wednesday nights, and he thought the Board should appoint someone from the town who would be interested in Self Help Programs. Chairman suggested Parnell Morse as a representative. The Board voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 P,M,