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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-8-1972March 8, 1972 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Acting Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman 'Mainriti.was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $44,943,33. So voted, Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to accept the minutes of the previous meeting. So,voted. Letter received from Anthony Farinella regarding the parking lot located on the corner of Old Colony Road and Rumford Avenue which is being used by some people for all day parking. Commuter parking is provided for at Howe Street, and the parking lot at Old Colony Road and Rumford Avenue should be used for the benefit of townspeople when they shop in nearby businesses. It was suggested that sign be put up designating the area as a town parking lot, and lines should be painted showing where:&arg'eshculd park Parking should be limited to two hour parking with a barrier installed separating the Town parking lot and the abutting land. After discussion, the Board agreed to take the matter under advisement, and to determine what the town owns in relation to the parking lot. Federal forms received from Camp, Dresser & McKee for Improvements to the Sewer Plant with a suggested draft authorizing the Chairman to sign all copies and return them with the completed certificate signed by the Town Clerk. . Completed forms will be sent back to the town when they are all approved. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the forms to be sent in. So voted. Copy of letter to Lyman C. Avery from the Department of Public Health, Bureau of Air Qiwalitq Control read regarding the enlarged steam generating facility at the Robinson School addition. The letter advised that on submission of plans, specifications, and Standard Operating Procedures that are in conform.: ance with modern air pollution control engineering practicesy..the'Robinson School addition will bey. approved. Letter read from SRPEDD advising that the District has received a grant of $120,844. from the United States Environmental Agency to conduct a twelve month solid waste management plan and program. Fos this amount of service it was requested that tlje town in turn provide a minim4 contribution..of five man -days of the town's personnel- time throughout the twelve month program. A list of the in -kind contribution was outlined, with a copy of a summary for the Work Program with charts and graphs that will provide the necessary details. Also enclosed were samples of forms to be used to account for the town ^s in -kind contribution. - 2 Letter received from SRPEDD regarding the appropriation of funds necessary for the.Town to comply with the sanitary landfill Regulations and require- ments stipulated in a letter from Paul T. Anderson, District Sanitary Engineer, The letter advised that the Town should appropriate a sum of money not to exceed $2,000, to cover the cost of engineering fees necessary for the town to prepare plans for the sanitary landfill site as required by law in the Regulations. A registered professional engineer must affix his seal to the plans in order for the State Department of Public Health to accept them. Letter received from James P. Foster of 26 Draper Avenue regarding pedestrian safety and in particular the safety of first and second grade students that go to the Paine School. He mentioned the complete absence of sidewalk, curb, or adequate drainage in a portion of Chauncy Street between Perkins Avenue and Shawls Mobil Station at Central Street. This is a dangerous situation, and should be corrected. The Board agreed to have Ed Richards check the problem and come up with a proposal, Letter received from two interested citizens on Mansfield Street in Sharon regarding the town of Sharon having an article to be voted on at its Town Meeting to be held on March 13 to make topographical plans, etc. for a sanitary landfill site on Massapoag Avenue. This site is located at the hearwater of the Canoe River, and it was believed that this would affect the town's water supply and conservation lands. Meeting arranged with the Environmental Health Committee for a discussion regarding the matter. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to grant the request of David Thibault for the use of the South Common for the Orthodox Congregational Church to hold an auction on May 20, with a rain date of May 26. John Cody, Wire Inspector before the Board to discussion the creating of the position of Assistant Wire Inspector for the town. He stated that his first thoughts were that he did not think he needed one, but he does have four weeks, vacation during the year, and allowance could be made for any sick leave. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Se- lectman Colella it was voted to create the position of Assistant Wire Inspector to cover in the absence of the regular Wire Inspector. So voted. Discussion regarding appointment of an Assistant Wire Inspector. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to appoint A.P. Day, Assistant Wire Inspector. The motion failed, and the matter was tabled until next week. John Briggs, Attorney for Leon C. Grant presented to the Board corrected plans for Yankee Builders for the Board's approval. Then he read a letter from Leon C. Grant, Building Inspector stating,in part, that on October 21, 1972 he had resigned as Building Inspector because of pressure put upon him by a member of the Board, but the resignation was not accepted, This resigna- tion was handed to Mr. Cwponigro in front of witnesses. He then stated that he now wished to resign effective April 15, 1972 for reasons too lengthy for an explanation at this time. He offered his assistance to the new man for two weeks to acquaint him with the work that is now in progress, review - 3 - new applications and unfinished business. Chairman Caponigro spoke vehemently regarding the hastily written resignation which was presented to another person present after an argument with the Build- ing Inspector regarding the interpretation of the Building Code. He was going to allow modular homes in town, and he could not allow them under the present Building Code, The Chairman advised that Mr. Grant had threatened:toembarrass him in public. He then cited the fact that Mr. Grant had put in a foundation before he had his legal permit. Attorney Briggs intervened and advised the foundation was not poured before the permit was issued. Had applied for it at 9:00 A.M. The Chairman advised that it was not signed until 1:30 P.M. Permit was issued after the foundation was poured. The building permit should not have been signed before the sewer permit was approved. Maintained the foundation for the new building on Wood Avenue was done with an illegal per- mit. Also mentioned that there is no record of a sewer permit being issued to the Sun Chemical which is already under construction in the C.C. & F. In- dustrial Park, Selectmen Titus made a motion to accept the Building Inspectors resignation effective immediately which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and after a discussion, Selectman Titus withdrew his motion. He did advise that the Build- ing Inspector should bring all of his records back to the Town Offices, After a lengthy discussion, with several motions made but not voted,.upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to appoint a successor to the position of Building Inspector, 3-2 Selectmen Main and Titus opposed. Hearing held at 8:30 P.M. on the application of the New England Tel. & Tel Co, for permission to lay and maintain underground conduits, etc, under the sur- face of Elm Street By.-Pass, There was no opposition to the request, and upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to grant permission for the installation of the conduit at the Elm Street By -pass, Leonard Flynn, member of the Environmental Health Committee before the Board to discuss the drafted Sewer Regulations regarding septic tank systems. He advised the Committee had studied regulations of other towns, and building in town is increasing and it is important to adopt this Regulation now. Dis- cussed different sections and noted changes to be made in several sections. Discussion regarding percolation tests, and Selectman Titus recommended that the town allow no percolation tests in July, August and September. After a discussion, the Board to check with the Town Counsel before adopting the Regulations. 'Mr. and Mrs. Silvi, 70 High Street at meeting to discuss the drainage problem at their home caused by the building of homes in the area. Given assurance there would be no occupancy permit given for the house next door until the drainage problem was solved. People living in the house now. The Board agreed to have Mr. Millette, builder(. of the development, in to discuss the problem, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a license to the Knights of Columbus to conduct beano games at the Bill- ings Block on Thomas Street Thursday evenings starting April 1 through to April 1, 1973, 4 Discussion regarding complaints received about violations at the A.A. Will gravel permit in Bast Mansfield, Board of,'Appeals to determine if there is a violation, Selectman Titus brought up about Bob Barrows' application for a Class II Garage license, He had looked 'atth e proposed site. If license is granted would recom- mend that he be asked not to display cars any closer than 20' from the curb at the corner of Mansfield Avenue and Crocker Street. Would request that a fence be put up. Have Mr. Barrows in next week with a plan. With reference to the Sewer Regulations, Selectman Titus made a motion that the town allow no percolation tests to be made in July, August and September except with a waiver, but there was no second to the motion. Selectman Colella brought up about Angell and Sencal Street again. Thought both streets should be on the priority list. He was advised that Angell Street was on the list, but Senecal Street is not. Had received a request for two GoSlow Children signs on Fruit Street; report regarding a pile of dirt left by the Highway Department on property just before the overpass, should be taken care of; report from John Cananzey regarding water behind his house, one of the boards in the dam should be lowered. Selectman Colella made a motion for the Highway Department to buy a water pump, but there was no second to his motion. Mr, Woolfe has approached the town in regard to a proposed apartment complex on Tremont Street which would contain a maximum of 432 units;. He would like to ex. tend the sewer line, at their own expense from West Street at the Industrial Park to the proposed development on Tremont Street. Would like permission to talk with the Town's engineers, Camp, Dresser and McKee regarding the feasibilit} of this project. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to approve the proposed $300, for investigation of infiltration into the tom's sewer manholes. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to appoint Leonard F. Flynn the Board's representative to SRPEDD, replacing Leon W. Dean who is retiring. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 11;00 P.M.