HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-5-1972April 5, 1972
Meeting called at 4:00 P,M.
All members present, and the Acting Town Manager,
Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted
to appoint Hazel M. Maxwell Town Clerk and Accountant.
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted
to accept the minutes as distributed,
L. Ferrier, Supt, of the Light Department and Bill Pheeney and James Hall
from the Richard J, Donovan Engineering firm regarding the proposed 115 KV
substation, Mr. Ferrier advised money is availab le from the Depreciation
Fund ;over 'and ?above what was voted at Town Meeting, He advised that these
people work on a per diem basis which would be $178. maximum per day. Can
get ready for the next Town Meeting, the longer we wait the more it is
going to cost. First thing to be done would be to prepare a list that
the'.bonding company will accept. Representatives from the company advised
that the work Mr. Ferrier has done should reduce the per diem rate. After
further discussion, the Board took the matter under advisement.
Mrs, Robert Webb before the Board to request the Board to proclaim April 23-
30, 1972 as Conservation Week, The Week will be the combined efforts of
the Conservation Commission, Natural Resources Trust, Jaycees and the League
of Women Voters.
Upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted
to proclaim April 23_30, 1972 Conservation Week,
Upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella it was
voted to endorse the whole Conservation Week and all activities the Com-
mittee wishes to have.
Joseph Walent before the Board advising that he had built a home on South
Main Street. Had water, gas and utilities put in, and there is a problem
created by the ditch. He has been after the State for 5 years, but nothing
has been done, Selectman Main agreed that the road is going to pieces,
and we should write to the State and inquire when Route 140 is going to be
fixed. Mr, Walent advised that the State had nine projects they have
submitted and this area was not included, The Board to check with Repre-
sentative Ames to see if something could be done, as well as writing to
the State.
Representatives from B,S.C, Engineering, Inc. before the Board regarding
the proposed sewer and drainage study voted under Article 22 of the Town
Meeting, Mr, Daylor advised that they are faced with a problem. The ground
water is continually flooding, and there are drainage problem -5yalso people
have septic tank problems. The drainage problem could be solved by taking
land, etc. The sewer problem could not be serviced by gravity , possible
to service with a small pumping station. The area could be severed, but it
would be costly to do it. Cannot prepare a set of contract documents for
$5,000.0 it would be in the vicinity of $7,500. The improvement of that
strip of road could be expensive. When the preliminary work is done they
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would come back and meet with the Board again with the results, The Board
took the matter under advisement.
Copy of- letter from Chief DfAfile to Acting Town Manager was read regarding
the debris on the sidewalk at Shoppers Guide, North Main and Pleasant :Streets,
The letter advised that as a result of a complaint from Selectman Secher
he had checked-'the debris and spoken with Mr, Gennaro Giordani, owner,and
was advised that the debris was left by a contractor who had put new gutters
on the building, and he would notify the contractor to remove the debris,
Other complaints also received regarding of parking blocking private drive-
ways, and the running of presses late at night,
Letter received from the Department of Water Resources regarding the Waste-
water treatment plant, operation and maintenance. Letter advised that many
of the problems related to the sewerage system still exist and progress
towards their solutions appears to be extremely slow. Discussed a search
for a chief operator being made, and since the present operator has developed
considerable ability in the operation of the plant advised that an assist-
ant to the operator be hired as soon as possible. Letter mentioned the
delay in commencing construction of the additions to the plant now that the
contractor has been selected, Requested a report on the door to door plumbing
survey that was conducted a year ago.
Letter read from the Town Counsel regarding letter of John A, Briggs concern-
ing the premises of Karl D. Clemmey at Route 140 and Henry Street, According
to a Town Meeting vote of June 4, 1956 the area was rezoned to Business C.
One of the boundaries in the description of the article was the proposed
Campbell Street extension, and Business C use would extend to the middle
line of the proposed Campbell Street, Regarding the Class II Garage license,
it would be a question as to whether Mr. Clemmey!s use of his property is
in accordance with the license granted to him, or whether or not a Class III
license should be granted. An on-site :..investigation and review of the
situation by a person designated by the Board should Zit feel it should be
made,
Petitions received from the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
for the installation of conduit, etc, on Church,;Hope and Pratt Streets,
and the:Board set a hearing date of April 26, 1972 at 8:30 P.M.
Letter received from the SRPEDD regarding the Ad Hoc Regional Sewer ;Study
for the towns of Mansfield, Foxborough, and 1'Norton = advising they had re-
viewed the work of Anderson-Nichols Co., Inc, and voted to request the town
to approve and sign Anderson - Nichols Co „ Inc, invoices of January 14, 1972
for $2,320,00 and February 10, 1972 for $2,900, and that future invoices
be reviewed by the Ad Hoc Regional Sewer Study Committee prior to submission
to the town.
Copy of letter from Planning Board to Douglas King read regarding Mr. King's
request to withdraw his definitive subdivision plan entitle Canoe River
Acres, The Planning Board voted to accept the request for withdrawal
of the definitive subdivision application for Canoe River Acres,
Letter from L. Ferrier, Supt, of the Light Department regarding the new 115
KV Substation program advising there is approximately $126,000, in the De-
preciation Fund, Articles 34 and 35 of the Town Meeting will use about
$94,000, leaving $32,000, available, This money needs only Selectmen approva.
for expenditures for the substation program,
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Copy of letter to Gale Realty Co. Inc. read from the Planning Board advising
that the Planning Board voted to disapprove the plan for Oak Leaf Estates,
and cited five stipulations to be complied with. Letter also advised that
the Board of Health has voted to approve this subdivision Plan with restrictions
and listed the two restrictions,
Letter received from Charles A.M. Meszoely advising that he would like to serve
on the committee to be appointed to study the future uses of the Mansfield
portion of the Great Woods.
Upon a motion by Selectmen Colella, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
proclaim April 12, 1972 Fernandes Markets, Inc. day in Mansfield.
Discussion regarding A.A. Will gravel pit and complaints received. Board agreed
to have Mr. Will in next week, and to have a report from the Building Inspector.
Selectman Titus questioned when the sidewalk work would be done on Bast Street.
Ed Richards, present at the meeting advised that it would be done in August
or September. The Gas Company is going to make installations and the town
can have the fill from the job.
Discussion regarding advertising for a Water Superintendent, and the position
of Foreman.
Discussion regarding property of Frank Signoriello, 43 West Street and the
danger to his garage. The channel passes through a corner of the garage.
The channel is to be relocated away from the garage. Action to be taken to
eliminate undermining of garage. Cheek to be made regarding the land the
garage is on..
Discussion regarding the cellar at the old Town Hall site, and getting a price
for the demolition work for an article in a Special Town Meeting.
The Chairman spoke about Peppy Albertini's retirement, and a plaque will be
given to him for his years of service to the town.
Discussed cruiser bids. Bids received were over amount of appropriation.
The Board approved requesting the Finance Committee for a transfer from the
Reserve Fund for two Police cruisers.
Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
approve the plans of C.C. &F for Hampshire and Cabot Streets.
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to
approve the plan of C.C. & F. for sewer extension on West Street.
Leon Grant advised that he would like to be reappointed Constable. Selectman
Titus made a motion that he be reappointed as Constable, but after discussion
withdrew his motion.
Dennis Kingsbury, 67 North Main Street drawn as juror for Superior Court in
New Bedford the first Monday in May.
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Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted
to approve a renewal Hackney CaYriage.: License- :for'Albert Fasula,:_.d /b /a'
Waterman's Taxi,
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to
approve the 'Treasurerts:47arrant in the amount of $45,596,66.
Letter received from the Committee on Law Enforcement and Administration of
Criminal Justice advising that a check in the amount of $1,228, had been
forwarded to the town which represents the final payment of Action Grant
Project No, 71d59xa148AO for Police Teletype Terminals,
The regular - meeting adjourned at 6:35 P.M. and the Board went into a short
executive session.
Executive session _ April 5, 1972 After a discussion, the meeting was open-
ed and
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted
to grant permission for sign at Fernandes Super Markets, Inc, So,voted,
Board to warn,.Walter Schultz and the Coach and Four regarding health viola-
tions,