HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-19-1972April 19, 1972
Meeting called at 4;20 P.M.
All members present, Acting Town Manager and Town Counsel. (Selectman Colella
left the meeting at 5:4 5 P.M, because of a business appointment.)
The Chairman announced that Dennis A. Hannon, of Vienna, Virginia has been
appointed Town Manager effective May 18, 1972.
Mrs. Margot Jellinek called for a point of order before approval of the
minutes of last week advising that the appointment of Leon CO Grant as
Constabl6.: was not a legal vote since some of the members did not vote.
The Chairman advised that there was no dissention and had declared it a
vote. After a discussion, Selectman Secher advised that she wished to
amend the vote to read that she was "present, but not votingft. After
further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman
Colella it was voted to accept the minutes as distributed with an amend-
ment to the appointment of Leon C. Grant as Constable to read m Selectman
Secher present but not voting.
Letter received from Attorney Ernest L. White, Jr, confirming the understand-
ing that was reached at the meeting last Wednesday night with Sandy Will
regarding the operation of the gravel pit on Mill Street.
Notice received from the Planning Board regarding a hearing to be held on
May 1, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. regarding the application of Casa Realty Co., Inc.
to subdivide a parcel of land off Walnut Street.
Notice received from the Board of Appeals regarding Variance requested by
Karl D, Clemmey for the temporary storage of motor vehicles on a parcel of
land on Henry Street and 100 feet on Copeland Drive in a Residence A zone.
Parcel adjoins land owned and used by application for storage of vehicles.
The Board of Appeals granted the Variance with three restrictions to be
complied with.
Applications received from the Brockton Gas Company for the installation of
a 161' gas main on Eastman Street from the Easton /Mansfield town line
to East Street, and a 121f main on Franklin Street from East Street to
Maple Street, The Board set a hearing date of May 3, 1972 at 8 :15 P.M.
Letter received from the Planning Board regardingthe Board's recommendations
for the requirements for the disposal of sanitary sewage in unsewered areas.
It was requested that the Board of Health consider these amendments prior
to adoption of the Regulations.
Selectman Main recommended that the Board get a final copy of the Regula-
tions drafted that all the contractors in town have an opportunity to
speak regarding the final draft of the regulations. They are going to
be the ones that have to work with the regulations. Suggested another hear-
ing like the last time. Send Leonard Flynn a copy of the Planning Board's
( recommendations.
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Letter received from SRPF,DD regarding the solid waste planning program
in regard to the.questionna re to Provide.th( SRPEDD staff and its con-
sultant with basic information regarding the town's solid waste operations.
Letter received from Bryan K, Nilson, 15 Bungay Road advising that he is
working toward a life scout rank in Boy Scouts with Troop #5 and his re-
quirement for this rank is to perform a community service and conservation
project. He woulld like to plant some Colorado Blue Spruce seedlings on
town -owned property. He would like to meet with the Board in the near
future to provide them with further details regarding the project, The
Board agreed to have him come in next week.
Upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted
to declare May 1, 1972 Law Day. So voted,
Letter received from the Planning Board advising_.that it had been brought to
the Board's attention that the parking area at Fernandes Super Markets, Inc,
is partially in a Residence B zone, Letter referred to the Town Counsel.
The Board set a hearing date of May 10, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. on the application
of Sun Chemical Corporation for the storage of inflammables.
A motion by Selectmen Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Permit to Operate a Food Establishment to Francis H. Haynes, Old Colony
Diner was so voted.
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Junk Collector's License to Almont Bracy was so voted,Selectman- Seoher'.ab-
stained.
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
13cense_ for the sale of ammunition :to Shaw's Sporting Goods, Inc, was so
voted.
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Food Establishment License for Dagg's Lounge was so voted,
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Food Establishment license to:Betty Tintindo, d /b /a Sub Village was so voted.
A motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to grant A renewal
Food.,Establishment License.toi.Anthony Arcara, d /b /a Tony's Pizzeria eras
so voted.
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Auctioneer's License for [Carl D. Clemmey, was so ::voted,
A motion by SelectmanTitus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Auctioneer's License to Francis J, Fox was so voted.
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to grant a renewal
( Auctioneer's License to Walter B. Lawrence was so voted, Selectman Main
abstained from voting.
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Auctioneer's License to Arthur Terenzi was so voted.
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( A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal
Auctioneer's license to Leon C. Grant was so voted.
Letter received from Shierino Amici, Mineral Director protesting the increase
in the license for a Funeral Home from $5,00 to $50. Thought it was a vast
increase and restitution should be made. Letter advised other towns have
a fee of $1,00 or $2,000 some towns do not charge anything, Board to check
regarding rates.
Discussion regarding application of Joseph Murphy for a wine and beer license,
not sufficient information on the application. A motion was made by :Selectman
Main; seconded by Selectman Secher to deny the application because of insuffi-
cient information on the application -did not pass, Selectmen Secher and
Main for, Selectmen Caponigro and Titus opposed, 2_2.
A motion was made by :Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to appoint
Lois B. Thomas temporary Deputy Inspector for Elections, term to expire on
August 31, 1972, So voted,
Discussion regarding participation in the Bristol Community College training
program sponsored by MDTA, Mr, Capone has advised that a letter to Thomas
C. McMahon, Director of the Department of Natural Resources is necessary
in order to participate in this program.
Complaint reported regarding junk cars and parts on Jewell Street - Building
Inspector to check,
A motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus authorizing Joan M.
Cutillo, Acting Town Manager to sign the contract for the fire pumper subject
to getting a certificate from the Board of Directors of the Company that the
President is authorized to sign the contract form. So voted,
A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded %by Selectman Main to rescind
the vote of March 29, 1972 appointin g'.Harry Cook a member of the Board of
Appeals and Charles Campbell an Associate member of the Board of Appeals,
Selectman Secher wished to amend the motion to separate the vote and vote
individually, but the original motion was voted a 3:-..for-Selectman Secher ab-
stained.
A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to appoint
Charles Campbell a Pull member of the Board of Appeals was voted _ 3 for -
Selectman Secher abstained,
A motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to appoint Harry S.
Cook an Associate member. of the Board of Appeals was voted m 3 for - Selectman
Secher abstained,
A motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint Eric
Butler an Associate member of the Board of Appeals was voted a 3-1 Selectman
Titus opposed,
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A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher that the
Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Mansfield adopted by the Board of
Selectmen on June 16, 1938 and subsequent amendments thereto be and are here-
by amended as follows: By adding at the end of Article V, Section 9 the
following new descriptions: North Main Street southerly side 120, east of
Park Street easterly for a distance of approximately 1601,
Ralph Maloon before the Board to discuss his proposal submitted regarding
the proposed sewerage and drainage study voted under Article 22 of the Town
Meeting, After discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded
by Selectman Main to authorize Ralph Maloon to conduct the engineering study
for dtainage,and sewerage at a cost of $4,500, and was so voted,
Ralph Maloon to come in next week with preliminary plans,
Selectman Main advised that the wiring at the library is in bad shape. Could
be called an emergency and told Jimmie Mei to call an eleatrieian Need a
new service, and will probably have to go to Town Meeting for funds to do
the work.
Discussion regarding large tractor trailers and explosive oil tanks going
through the center of town. Question of rerouting these trucks off of the
Main Street, Suggested that Ronnie Dubuc check with the State and see what
he can come up with regarding trucks over a certain weight not permitted
on certain streets,
Discussion regarding appointing a five member committee to study the traffic
,ordinancesto update our traffic Code, Selectman Main suggested that the
Planning Board be asked to conduct this study, and to work with the Police
on it,
Selectman Secher brought up about the A.A. Will letter and paving of the road,
th6ught there should be a definite date set, and questioned regarding having
an official meeting with hk9,and suggested setting a meeting on May 1 at
4;00 P.M.
Selectman Secher also brought up about the parking problem on Creeden Street
near Fernandes Market, should set precedent on side street and Route 140,
keep tract of it and check with Chief D'Afile,
A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus authorizing
the Chairman to sign the Agreement between the Community Health Agency, Inc,
and the Town of Mansfield# effective January 1, 1972 to December 31, 1972,
was so voted,
Acting Town Manager requested that an article to raise and appropriate or
transfer from available funds be inserted in the next Town Meeting .f6r
bills omitted from Article 1.3 to pay certain unpaid bills incurred in 1971,
Requested General Work Clothes Rental $ 89,90 and Normts Auto Supply .$115,32,
The Board agreed to the request.
Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
adjourn the meeting at 6 :30 P,M,