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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-1-1972March 1, 1972 Executive session. Jim Welch and Dick Wise conferred with the Board about improvements for the sewerage system. March 3, 1972 A special meeting was called on this date regarding opening the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting for the insertion of additional articles. All Board members present, and the Acting Town Manager. The meeting was opened at 5:10 P.M. Motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher. A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to Accept, article;2 for the Special Town Meeting regarding funds for a detailed engineering plan for the sanitary landfill operation, in compliance with Department of Public Health Regulations. Vote 5 for e 0 against, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to close the Warrant. Vote 5 for e 0 against, March 1, 1972 Meeting called at 7 :35 P,M. All members present, and the Acting Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectmen Colella it was w ted to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $126,462,48, voucher #499 to be checked, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting, The Clerk read notices of eight hearings to be held by the Board of Appeals on March 7, 1972, The Board set a hearing date of March 15, 1972 at 8:00 P.M, on the petition of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for permission to lay conduit etc, on Franklin Street, the westerly side, approximately 825 feet south of Darby Drive extending to Pine Needle Park,; Letter read from the Planning Board regarding the petition of Leo Costanza requesting the rezoning of land located on Pratt Street from its present classification to classification Residence B. The Planning Board voted following the hearing held on this petition that based on the work that is presently being done toward the comprehensive zoning changes to be presented to a 1972 Town Meeting that this petition may present a conflict with the proposed recommendations of those changes, and at this time rec- ommends indefinite postponement of the zoning change, Copy of letter written by the Town Counsel to Peter J. Fontanini read request - ing Mr,..Fpntanini.tb advise him within five days of the date of the letter his intentions regarding the ::removal of the foundation at his property on Tremont Street, or appropriate action will be taken, Letter read from Camp, Dresser & McKee with enclosed copies of the Estimate for Partial Payment No, 3 to the Contractor, David A. Bosworth Company, Inc, for work completed through February 182 1972 on the West Street sewer project, The payment due is $14,343,31, The Board advised of a special membership meeting at the Framingham Motor.Inn for the North East Public Power Association by Mr. Ferrier inquiring whether or not any Board members would be interested in going. Letter received from the Town Counsel :advised that he had received a copy of the letter from the New England Power Company, and had reviewed the pro- visions and would indicate that same is proper as to form. The letter is only an agreement to begin the project, and trusted that at some future time a more formal document may be required to be executed between the town and its light department and the New England Power Service Company, 2 Notice received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission regarding a hearing to be held on Monday, March 20, 1972 at 10;00 o /clock at 100 Cambridge Street relative to the proposed Repeal of Regulation No. 15 B regarding prohibiting hotels and restaurants on Sunday after one o'clock ante meridian to illuminate any exterior sign or part of a sign to advertise alcoholic beverages. Approved Speed Regulations received from the Department of Public Works for Route: 106, northbound and southbound, and Route 140 north and south bound, and Franklin, Oakland, Balcom, Elm and School Streets. There are 31 signs to be posted. Mr. Leon Dean met with the Board. He had advised the Board that the two letters delivered to SRPEDD were under consideration. There- is_one letter that they will need some information from the town regarding C.C. &F. He reported on the meeting that he attended at Dedham last Friday regarding the Massachusetts Water Quality Management program. He presented a report for the Selectmen to read. The Federal Government expects to supply 14°20 billion dollars to the State oduring the next year and a half to assist in the elimination of water pollution. Massachusetts' share will be 3_4million dollars, There is a time chart in the report submitted and we would have three months to get the thing organized in Mass. There will be several meetings every week. Mass, first State in the Union to do this. Trying to find out the best way to organize this endeavor. Question raised of Home Rule that we have now in the state. Understand we have lost Home Rule as no town or city has the facilities to solve the very large problems they are faced with. Has to be done on a Regional Area basis. The discussed:,,; suggested methods of setting up a project on the problems that we have. Concept of land use discussed. It maybe a period of two to three years to get everything organized. Hope to get rid of 90% of the pollution. Mr. Dean advised that the town could keep up with the program through SRPEDD and could have the town's representative keep in contact with SRPEDD, The Board could attend meetings. The Acting Town Manager reported on two bids received by the Light Department, one for aerial cable and one for hardware for the year. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to award the bid for aerial cable to Hendricks Sales, low bidder, in the amount of $1,698.55. The bid for hardware for 66 items in the amount of $201032..70 was held up until the Board can discuss this bid with Mr. Ferrier, The Board discussed two requests fore, permission for signs from the Outdoor Advertising Division, and after discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to write a letter to the Outdoor Advertising Division advising that both signs, one at the corner of Routes 140 and 106, and one on Stearns Avenue at Route 106 East Street, are non- conforming to the areas, and deny their requests. Selectman Titus opposed 4_1 vote. - 3 A motion by Selectman Titus to amend the r: vote and take the signs separately failed for the lack of a second, Leon Grant, Building Inspector before the Board regarding approval of two buildings; one for a building to be erected at 26 Wood Avenue, and alterations to property at 30 Wood Avenue, The Assistant Building Inspector is out of town, and Mr. Grant waited to get the permits approved. Thought it was proper to turn them over to the Acting Town Manager and she would turn them over to the Board, and questioned whether the Board could act on the requests. He is facing a deadline for the construction of the building, and it'will be, costly to him if he does not get permission to start, the inspections could be made after the Assistant Bldg, Inspector returns, Building is not a dwelling, it is for commercial use. Occupancy can be denied until plumbing is in, :;Discussion regarding lack of percg�atipn tests, etc. and Mr. Grant advised that he could get those in the morning, or could get permission to hook into the sewer. After further discussion regarding the approval of the permits, upon a motion by.Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to nominate Conley Eagan Temporary Building Inspector to inspect for the two permits, sub- ject to the Plumb ing Inspector giving the necessary percolation test approval, 3 -2 Selectmen Main and Caponigro opposed, The Board discussed the matter furthg and upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to reconsider the previous vote, 3 -2 Selectman Colella and Titus opposed, A motion was made by Selectman Titus and seconded by Selectman Main that the Class II garage license for Robert Barrows be approved. Discussion regarding restrictions on license regarding not more than five cars out front; no repairs or maintenance to be done at the premises, and the Board to inspect the pro- perty. Tabled for a week, Discussion regarding putting restriction; of hours on license for Old Colony Diner license, A motion was made by Selectman Colella to remove the restriction of hours from license and was seconded by Selectman Main, but the motion was lost with Selectmen Caponigro, Titus and Secher opposed, Discussion regarding Assistant Electrical Inspector. Selectman Secher advised that she had discussed this with the Wiring Inspector, and she felt that there was no need for one, Selectman Colella advised that we should have one, should have an assistant. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman .:00lella to create the position of Assistant Wire Inspector, motion failed 3_2, A motion was made by Selectman Colella to reconsider the previous motion, which was seconded by Selectman Titus, but the motion failed 3_2, The Board agreed to have .John Cody, Wire Inspector come in next week regarding an Assistant Wire Inspector. Mrs, Silvi, High Street would like to be placed on the agenda next week regard- ing Leon Grant ?s issuance of an occupancy permit to Mr, Millette, and exten- uating circumstances relating to the overall problems. Discussion regarding complaints with regard to Graphic Laboratories and one side of the street parking .: will wait�one more week, a Selectman Main spoke about reappointments to'be,made before March 31 should find out if appointees whose terms expire wish to be reappointed. Commended the Moderator on the procedure he used at Town Meeting on Article 2. Letter to be written to him congratulating him. Selectman Secher brought up about a complaint that she had received regarding 70 High Street, could temporary measures be taken to fix it, Selectman Colella brought up the condition of Angell, Senecal and North Main Streets which need repair. To be put on priority list. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to open a Special Town Meeting, WithiW the'Anflual Town Mgeting,.at 8 :00 P,M, at the High School for the purpose of requesting $4,000, for the Charter Com- mission for expenses, So Voted. Upon a motion by. Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to close the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting. So voted, Chairman advised that there are four appointments that expire February 28, 1972 two on the Finance Committee, two on the Planning Board and SRPEDD and Self Help, Inc. Frank Ridley, .a member of the Finance Committee has stated that he does not wish to be reappointed for a three year term, but would accept a temporary appointment until the close of Town Meeting, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to reappoint Frank Ridley a member of the Finance Committee, his term to expire March 28, 1972, So voted, Upon a motion by Selectman :.Main „ seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to reappoint John Gilleran for a three year term on the Finance Committee. 3_2 Selectmen Colella and Titus opposed, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to appoint Parnell Morse the Board's representative to Self Help, Inc, Unanimous. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to re- appoint Donald P. MacFarlane a member of the Planning Board for a four year term. So voted, Upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to reappoint Robert W, Mendes a member of the Planning Board for a four year term, 3 -2 Selectman Colella and Titus opposed, The Chairman announced that a well qualified lady has accepted the position as Clerk for the Police Department, and there will be a vacancy for the Town Clerk and Accountant's position which will be advertised. The Chairman also made a statement regarding Edward Richards. Two weeks ago we received a letter of resignation, and the Board acted on the resignation last week. Mr. Richards will stay on until a replacement is found. He did not make a statement regarding this in order not to undermine Mr. Richards' author- ity. He is still in charge of the Highway Department until replaced, Upon a motion by, Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:55 P.M.