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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-15-1972March 15, 1972 All members present and Acting Town Manager. Meeting called to order by Chairman Caponigro at 7:30 p.m. Selectman Main made a motion to accept the weekly warrant in the amount of $311,692.08 and was seconded by Selectman Titus - all in favor. Letter of request was read from the Hornet Band asking permission to put up banners at both ends of Main Street as part of the welcome for the Pennsylvania Band to have April 7 proclaimed Pennsylvania Day. Mrs. Forbes was present to answer questions about the matter; she told the Board they would receive invitations to a dinner on April 5; 1972 at 7:00 p.m. and to a concert on April 7, 1972 at 8 :00 p.m. to mark the occasion. Selectman Main's motion to have the Electric Department hang the banners was amended by Selectman Titus to include in the motion to have April 7 pro- claimed Pennsylvania Day; both motions and the amendment were seconded by Selectman Secher - so voted. Letter from John Angiolillo read requesting use of the softball field (Compo Industries) on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting on April 25, 1972 to September 1, 1972 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Selectman Main asked that this request be referred to the Recreation Commission. Letter received from Walter H. Stowe asking consideration for the position of,Building Inspector,which is to be taken under consideration. Letter from the State regarding transfer of title of railroad bridges. Selectman Titus ( stated that the Town Engineer will look up all titles of the existing bridges. Letter from David Bartley, Speaker of the House, was read regarding suggested legisla- tion on transportation facilities. Selectman Main suggested the Board study the proposed bill. Letter from Department of Natural Resources regarding Patrick Walsh's notice of intent - Commissioner has issued a permit therefore the present "stop order" is to be lifted. Letter from the Telephone Company requesting permission to lay underground conduit on Franklin Street. Chairman Caponigro stated they could act on this subject to any State restrictions. Selectman Titus's motion to accept this request was seconded by Selectman Main - so voted. Letter read regarding Ruth Booth's resignation as a Library Trustee. Selectman Main asked that a letter of appreciation for services be sent to her. Letter from the Norton Board of Selectmen read stating their concern about existing drainage problems and the protection of flood lands. Copy of a letter to Harry Cook (Chairman of Appeals Board) from Orlando D'Abreau, Attorney for Margo Jellinek regarding Mrs.,Uellinek.being +denied the right- to speak at the Appeals Board meetings. Selectman Main defended this charge against Mr. Cook. Selectman Colella said people have the right to speak and should be recognized. Chairman Caponigro said committee heads should run their own boards and did not recognize the letter as a letter of complaint as it is directed to Mr. Cook. However, Selectman Titus felt this letter was a complaint as it represents a dissatisfied person. Residents of Hall and Fruit Street were present to discuss the drainage and sewerage problems in that area. Residents and the Board discussed the action taken at the previous Town Meeting regarding the problem. Mr. Roche and Mr. Willis stated they 2. would like the feeling of the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee and the Planning Board before bringing this up at the next Town Meeting for reconsideration. Chad Maurer, Town Planner, was present and discussed the affect of taking this project out of phase for correction in relation to the Capital Improvement Program. Chad Maurer also stated that a 24' wide street would be more - realistic, however, drainage was the main concern of the residents. The Board stated they would support the reconsideration and recommended that the residents of the problem area meet with members of the Planning Board and Finance Committee. Selectman Main reminded the group that the Finance Committee is trying to keep the tax rate doom. Selectman Main favored keeping this street a country road. Bob Barrows appeared before the Board regarding a Class II Garage license on Mansfield Avenue. The area involved has a frontage of 169 feet. Mr. Barrows said he would probably keep 25 or less cars at one time on the property. Selectman Main asked Mr. Barrows how he felt about a restriction as to 15 cars on the lot at one time Mr. Barrows preferred 25. The Board is to meet March 16, 1972 at 3:30 p.m. and Look the area over. Mr. W. Millette(builder) met with the Board to discuss drainage problems on High Street (Lot 0). Board asked Mr. Millette to give the neighbors assurance that the problem would be corrected. Mr. Millettestated his position as far.as cooperating with the Town remains the same and will correct the problem as soon as possible; he has offered to pay one -half of the cost of materials to correct the condition and to pay all labor costs. Selectman Main asked that notification be given the Board when project is started. Board will follow -up on this. Selectman Titus made a motion to declare March 30, 1972 Easter Seal Coffee Day for the benefit of the summer camping program and the crippled children program. Selectman Secher seconded the motion - so voted. Notice received that the Civic Association will hold a buffet on March 19, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. at Willowdale Golf Club. Town Counsel, James Grady, will speak on Municipal Law. Selectman Secher drew the following names for Jury Duty at New Bedford the first Tuesday in April. Clinton W. Fitch, Jr. 15 Fulton Place Catherin C. Lane 20 Newton Lane John J. Piasecki 228 Mill Street Appeals Board granted permits to Bruce Evans and William and Paul Pelletier. Selectman Secher said she had received a complaint from a resident on snow being plowed on sidewalks in the Copeland Drive area. Acting Town Manager, Joan Cutillo, said she had received complaints regarding snow on sidewalks in other areas of the Town as well. Joan Cutillo to check with James Grady, Town Counsel, as to whose responsibility it is in removing the snow. Selectman Titus stated that the State would probably help with funds for correcting the 106 underpass but not take over completely. 3. ( Board to meet to prepare the necessary material before the State Hearing on March 22, 1972 in regard:.to Bill #1451. Selectman Titus's motion to have Americo Day as Assistant Wire Inspector did not get a second. Selectman Secher made a motion to have Robert Mei Assistant Wire Inspector and was seconded by Selectman Main. Vote carried two for, one against, and one abstained. Selectman Colella asked that both names be taken under advisement. Selectman Main said a decision should be made now. Selectman Main also noted that although both men were well qualified, Mei would be a better choice as he did not operate a business in Mansfield. CSF asked for permission to use a truck with loud speakers on April 13, 1972 for the purpose of announcing the Donkey Basketball game - the Board was in favor. Board stated that the Town barn has been boarded up and in a safe condition. Selectman Main asked that a letter be sent to departments stating that no drinking of alcoholic beverages be allowed during the working day. Chairman Caponigro was in favor. Other Board Members questioned the legality of this as lunch periods are included in the working day. Board is to look into this further. Selectman Main favored a once -a -month meeting with department heads; he cited the necessity of these meetings because of growth of the Town and the need for more cooperation between departments. Selectman Colella made a motion that the third Tuesday of each month be a general work session. Selectman Main seconded the vote - carried 3 to 1. Chairman Caponigro stated that SRPEDD meeting is scheduled for March 16, 1972. Board announced that March 23, 1972 is to be proclaimed Datsun Day. Chairman Caponigro stated that the Board would have a letter sent out to the Planning Board stating their disapproval of plans of Canoe River Estates as they have not complied with the regulations. Selectman Titus made the motion to deny application as rules 2 and 4 have not been complied with. Selectman Main seconded the motion - so voted. Letter to be sent to the owner of Oak Leaf Estates requesting answers to certain articles before any further action is taken; Lots #14, 24, 29 and 30 are suitable. Lots #9 and 10 require drainage; Lots 0115 and 18 have not been tested; Lots #7, 8, 11, 12 and 13 questionable. Chairman Caponigro said approval would be subject to restric- tions in Letter dated March 8, 1972. Selectman Main made a motion to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. - seconded by Selectman Titus - so voted. Executive session with Mr. Gilleran.