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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-22-1972March 22, 1972 Executive session, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session, Peter Musto before the Board regarding a sewerage problem. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to approve increase in pay retroactive for John Armstrong. Upon a motion by :Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to start legal action on Crane Realty for oil spillage. So voted. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to direct the Town Counsel to appeal Potter case to Supreme Judicial Court for Board of Appeals. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to go into open session. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to appoint Bertram Cook Building Inspector. So voted. Upon a motion by Selectman Titu5�,seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to set a hearing date of April 5, 1972 at 8:00 P.M, on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation of approximately 2,2501 of 611 welded steel gas main on Stearns Avenue from the proposed main on East Street to Lot 8 on Stearns AVenue. March 22, 1972 Meeting called at 7 :45 P.M. All members present, and the Acting Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $50,197.46. Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the minutes of:March 8 and 15 meetings. Letter read from the Board of Appeals requesting the Boardts authorization for the Town Counsel to advise them what steps are necessary to curtail the continuous outbursts, interruptions, mumbling, and other outspoken misconduct at the Board of Appeals public hearing , by Mrs. Margot Jellinek. The Se- lectmen approved the authorization for the Town Counsel to advise the Board of Appeals. Memorandum received from the Charter Commission regarding interviewing every municipal official to get their opinions on the operation of the town govern- ment; and the Charter revision. The Selectmen scheduled to meet with the Commission on March 28, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. Discussion regarding changing the date since some of the members will be unable to be here on March 28. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to sign the wage agreements for the Fire Fighters. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to sign and accept the wage agreement made with the Light Department. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to sign the wage agreement made with the office personnel in the town offices downstairs. Letter received from the Planning Board with regard to letter from SRPBDD advising that the Planning Board voted to endorse the concept of the formation of a drainage planning committee which.would consist of the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Planning Board and Conservation Commission. This would be in conjunction with the Hodges Brook Drainage study. Discussion regarding the State assuming drainage planning for the Hodges Brook watershed and it was agreed that a letter be written to the State and see if this could be coordinated in the study before a committee is formed. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted that the Board request this information from the State and then notify the Planning Board. So voted. Letter received from the Department of Natural Resources advising they had recently purchased the former Oakes Ames Real Estate in Sharon and Baston, and are looking forward to the management of this property. An advisory 2 - council consisting of twelve members will be formed. Six of these members ( would be selected, one each, by the neighboring communities of Brockton, Easton, Sharon, Foxboro, Stoughton and Mansfield. Appointments will be made by the respective Boards of Selectmen, and will be for one year terms, be- ginning April 1, 1972. They wished to be advised of the Selectments appoint- ment to this Council. Letter received from David A. Bryant, 13 Webster Street advising that the pur_ pbse_of the letter is to ask if there is any way in which he might be able to serve the town, either in an appointive commission or similar work or as a part -time consultant. His expertise is in engineering, but he does have some management and procurement experience. Notice received from the Department of Natural Resources regarding Alfred Turinese and Conley Eagan development on Elm Street _ Brookside Road - ad- visi:ig,,that no construction of any kind is allowed unless the requirement of Article X1 of the State Sanitary Code can be strictly complied with. All construction must conform with the plan submitted entitled t'Brookside Estatest? and revised Brookside Road plan. Letter received from the Department of Public Works advising that two certified copies of the votes regarding the money available for Chapter 90 Construction and Chapter 90 Maintenance, and Chapter 81 if voted, should be sent to .Joseph T. Cronin, District Highway Engineer so that the necessary forms and contracts for funds can be processed. Letter read from Bristol Community College advising the College is conducting a Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Training Program by M.D.T.A. The men receive six months of schooling and training six hours a day, five days a week. The men are qualified to perform necessary laboratory tests per standard method and to operate facilities. Division of Water Pollution Control has allowed these men to be placed at various facilities requiring additional manpower for a maximum of sixteen weeks at no cost to the town. Discussion regarding 6b the job training program, and the Board agreed to find out from the College regarding having a qualified engineerrisince they are not interested in the student program. Letter from the Transportation & Construction calling attention to notice of public hearings which are being held for the purpose of obtaining official and public comment on the application for a Federal loan to purchase certain Penn Central railroad rights-of-way for present and future use for urban mass transportation. Notice received from the Environmental Protection Agency advising that the town might be interested in participating in the Spring Offensive Cleanup Campaign to be held April 22 through May 14. Town to coordinate its cleanup program within these dates. Notice received from the Planning Board advising that a public hearing will be held at 8:30 P.M. on March 30, 1972 regarding the application of Gale Realty Co., Inc, to subdivide a parcel of land off Oak Street,= A hearing will also be held at 8 :00 P.M. on March 30, 1972 regarding the application of Douglas i King td subdivide: a• parcel of land dff' Ware Street. 3 Copy of letter sent to the Town Counsel from Donald Breda was read advising that the State and Federal Governments require evidence that the project Improvements to Sewage Treatment Plant, is on town land, and requested a Certificate as to Title to Project Site be executed. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to set a hearing date of April 12, 1972 at 8:30 P.M. on the application of Fernandes Super Market for a license to sell beer and wine beverages. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve Mild and Cream, Common Victualler's Oleomagarine, and Operate a Food Service Establishment license to Fernandes Super Market. All in favor. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve a renewal license to L. G. Hood, 146 Brown Avenue to be a sworn weigher for Pop Kiley Coal and Ice Co., 11 Shawmut Avenue, The Board gave approval for the United Methodist Church to place two Church signs; one at the Rotary Club sign at the Norton town line and one at the Foxboro town line. Discussion regard Crocker Street Motor Sales application, and upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant the Class II garage license. Petition submitted from Hall and Fruit Street residents requesting the Se- lectmen to implement the proposed sewer and drainage study under Article 22 of the annual Town Meeting as soon as possible. Petition requested that the $10,000, available in account 474_0 Sewer Main Extension of the Capital Im- provement Fund be used for the construction of sanitary sewerage system on Hall and Fruit Streets when the study or Selectmen deem necessary. Discussion with the residents who were present at the meeting, and the Board agreed that the drainage study would be done as soon as possible. Regarding the sewer main extension there would have to be a plan so that the cost could be estimated. The sewerage study might prove that Fruit Street would require a sewer extension and two or three houses on Hall Street. Should find out IUhat it is going to cost, and find out how many people are going to be serviced by it. If not enough people want it, there could be a question of spending the $10,000, for this project. Houses effected have created an emergency situation, and every effort should be made to service these people. Hall Street residents want it, and if it solves the problem of three or four serious problems should be the first. The Chairman advised that an engineer would be contacted to work on the study as soon as possible. Mr. Leo Wolfe before the Board advising that he owns land on Tremont and West Streets and is interested in determining what the status ig regarding connecting onto the West Street sewer line. He would like to tie into this main at his own expense for his development. The Board advised him that the line was originally designed to service C.C. &F, and the 1211 main going up West Street would he the capacity they would need for their development. Mr. Wolfe would like to confer with the townts engineers, Camp, Dresser and McKee, and he would pay any expense involved for information regarding the matter. He was advised that the sewer master plan shows the sewerage going in another direction for Tremont Street. .- 4 Anthony Farinella before the Board with further information regarding the parking lot at the corner of 0ld Colony R6ad and Rumford Avenue, Presented copyi.of a,plan showing the abuttors, including the town property. Would have to get a survey to know what the town owns, Requested again that the town limit parking in the lot %to two hour parking, this way more cars could park there during the day, The Board agreed to have the town Engineer go down and investigate, Selectman Colella brought up about the Housing Authority not being notified regarding town affairs. They are left out, and anything involving the town the Housing Authority should be notified, Selectman Titus brought up about a drainage problem, Edward C. Donahue, 25 Walnut Street had advised that about four years ago a dead head catch basin. at the corner of his property,as a temporary measure. Shortage of funds at time stopped the work. Should be a pipe to get the water off of his property, Mr. Donahue would be willing to give an easement if theptownwould;;do the:., work. To check with the Town Engineer and get some grades, and find out how much pipe is necessary. Put on drainage priority list. With regard to drainage problem at Graphic Laboratories _ easement drawn and estimate of pipe work. Plan and cost is set around $1,200. Report given regarding the hearing held at the State House today(D.P.W,() regarding House Bill No. 1451 regarding the State Department of Public Works to repair or replace certain grade separation structures in the town. Se- lectman Titus presented the town's portfolio regarding the 106 underpass, and all members of the Board attended the hearing, Representative Ames and Senator John F. Parker supported the Bill, Had little or no resistance from the State, The Chairman advised that Representative Ames had talked with him later advising the committee has reported favorably for repair, removing the words. "thereafter to maintain ". Selectman Main advised that streets to be paved this year will be Senecal, Angell, Morini, Fruit and North Main Street between the traffic lights, Selectman Titus suggested holding up on Fruit Street until after study has been made. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9;30 P.M.