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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-26-1972April 26, 1972 Meeting called at 7 :40 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Caponigro, Colella, Secher and Main, and the Act- ing Town Manager and Town Counsel, Selectman Titus was absent because of illness. A motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint Se- lectman Secher Acting Clerk for the meeting was so voted, Ralph Maloon before the Board with preliminary feasibility plan of Hall and Fruit Street regarding the drainage and sewer study, and plans were made to meet with the Board on Sunday to discuss the matter further. Letter received from Richard E. Fraites, Chairman of the Industrial Development Financing Authority regarding a proposal by Sun Chemical Corporation for an Industrial Development Project, In order for the Authority to proceed with the project the letter advised that it is necessary that the Board give the approval required by Chapter 40 D, Section 12, and the necessary vote by the Board was advised. Members of the Industrial Development Financing Authority, and representatives from the Sun Chemical Corporation met with the Board and explained the Corpora- tion-Is products to be manufactured; namely letterpress, offset and flexographic printing inks used in the publication and packaging industries. It will be a warehouse operation to handle the printing needs of the Boston area, and will employ 35_45 people. After further discussion, the following motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the Industrial Development Financing Authoritiest financing of the Sun Chemical Corporation for an Industrial De- velopment Project under Chapter 40 D of the Massachusetts General Laws, and was voted unanimously: WHEREAS: An industrial development project is proposed for the Town of Mansfield consisting generally oft (i) The acquisition by the Town, acting by and through its Industrial Development Financing Authority, of approximately two acres of land located on the southerly side of West Street; (ii) the con- struction or completion of construction on said land of a building for the manufacture of printing inks; and (iii) the installation of machinery and equipment in building all as more particularly described below. (a) Site Two acres of vacant land located in an industrial park on the southerly side of West Street in the Town of Mansfield. (b) Building The Building to be located on the Site will contain about 16,000 square feet and will have the necessary utilities for manufacturing printing inks. The office and laboratory portion of the Building will contain about 3,500 square feet. The exterior walls of the Building will be metal sandwich panels. The front will be faced with brick. The building will be of metal frame construction, with six -inch concrete slab floors and bonded asphalt roof, and will include all necessary employee facilities such as rest rooms and a locker room. There will be four shipping and receiving docks, with ( overhead doors. The Building will be completely insulated and sprinklered. The electrical service will be 120/240/480 systems depending on needs of opera- tions. Factory lighting will be fluorescent. Approximately 100 feet of rail 2 - siding, with switch and bumper, will be installed, The Building will conform to the usual restrictions imposed by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes in its garden - type industrial parks, (c) Machinery and Equipment The Machinery and Equipment to be installed Bu in the ilding pursuant to this Application is that which is necessary for the heating and ventilating of the Building, air-conditioning of the office and Laboratory portion, and the servicing of other machinery, piping,; electrical and other ink manufacturing equipment, material handling equipment, tankage and auxiliary equipment and office and laboratory furniture and fixtures, (d) Products to be Manufactured. The products to be manufactured are letter. press, of set and flexograph cc printing inks used in the publication and packaging industries, WHRREASi The estimated cost of the project hereinbefore described is $450,000, and WHEREAS: The financing of said project under the provisions of Chapter 40 D of Massachusetts General Laws appears feasible; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT VOTED; That the Board of Selectmen as the governing board (as defined in Chapter 40 D of the Massachusetts General Laws) of the Town of Mansfield approves the industrial development project described in the recitals, the estimated cost thereof and the financing of said project by bonds.issued pur- suant to said Chapter 40 D. L. Ferrier, Supt, of the Light Department before the Board to discuss the land taking and engineering for the new substation, advising that he would like to get these two questions settled tonight. Recommended the engineering being done on a per diem basis_ more flexible. He would be working on it and will coordinate with the Engineers, After a discussion both the land taking and engineering proposalswere tabled for another week, Mr. Ferrier brought up about requests for courtesy service regarding meters for dates on the South Common, In the past we have clone this free of charge, would like approval regarding how it should be handled, Suggested metering, billing and abating, but the Chairman advised, and the Board agreed to con- tinue to do it as in past years with no charge to the organizations request- ing the service. Hearing held on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation of approximately 2,250' of 611 welded steel gas main on Stearns Avenue from the proposed main on East Street to Lot 8 Stearns Avenue, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to grant permission for the installation, James Tarte, .representing Reverend Sadlier, regarding the final results of the survey taken in February for the Senior Citizens in town, The Study Groan recommended that a Council on Aging be appointed immediately; there is a definite need for a recreational drop-in center for the Senior Citizens; nee6 for an informational and referral agency for their use; a paid, part-time director should be appointed by the Council on Aging to oversee the projects of the Council and a close cooperation between the Recreation Commission, - 3 A list of names of people willing to fill the positions on (:he Council on Aging were given, and upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to appoint the following people on the Council on Aging; 3 year term James Tarte Reverend Wilbur Sadlier Miss Helen Burns 2 year term Mrs, E th Ennis. Mrs, Silvia Moro 1 year term Mrs. Laura Chapman Gardner Alexander Hearing held at 8:30 P.M. on the application of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company to install conduit on Church,Ilope,and Pratt Street, Mr, Melpignano was present from the Telephone Company and answered questions regarding the installations, explaining the installations of conduit would improve the service, There was no opposition, and a motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella that permission be granted for the requested installations. So voted, Upon a motion by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $137,946,61. Upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Copy of letter from Camp Dresser & McKee to Stuart C. Peterson of the Federal Water Quality Administration read advising that one copy of Part B of the Offer and Acceptance for the Improvements to the Sewagp..Treatment Plant and an additional copy of the completed Part B is being forwarded to the State Water Resources Commission, Letter received from Bertram Cook,BUilding Inspector regarding making several inspections at the gravel pit operated by A,A. Will on Mill Street. Checked the trucks leaving the pit for approximately a half hour and they were leaving at 6 to 8 minute intervals. Also checked the conditions of the banks they were loading from. All were left at a very steep incline, and did not coincide with paragraph 8 of the agreement, Received complains on the way the brush and trees were pushed into the river, and this has not been cleaned up yet. Building Inspector also reported on the junk cars, oil tanks, etc, on the property of Samuel Shultz, Union Street Ext. Letter from Louis Cinelli, Chairman of the Recreation Commission advising that by unanimous vote Mr. John McNair was voted to the seven man board under Town Meeting Article 48 ® Great Woods Committee. Letter from the Town Counsel advising that the Selectman should not make the actual order of taking until Article 17, the easement from North Attleboro, and Article 18, the easement from WJ1. Riley & Sons, Inc. have been obtained. If the easements can not be obtained, the the project must be reconsidered - 4 - ( which would render any taking under Article 19 null and void, but the taking and damages would be already incurred. Suggested that an engineer be direct- ed to complete the necessary work for these two articles to determine what the exact terms of the easement would be, particularly regarding gravel removal. Letter received from Town Counsel advising the Board regarding the Clemmey property with regard to the various classes of licenses to be granted for the sale of motor vehicles, whethey they be new and in Class I, secondhand and in Class II, or junk cars and in Class III. The Board agreed to meet with Mr. Clemmey at the site on Copeland Drive at 11 :00 A.M. Sunday morning, if convenient for Mr. Clemmey. Letter of resignation received from Raymond H. Hayes, a member of the Indus- trial Financing Authority effective May 11 1972; due to personal reasons. After a discussion it was agreed to table the resignation for a week to see if Mr. Hayes would reconsider his decision. Letter received from the Town Counsel regarding the Planning Board's letter advising that the pavement of the driveway and loading area of Fernandes Supermarket is partially located in a Residence B Zone, which represents a violation of the Zoning By -Law, The Town Counsel's opinion was that the use over residential land for access to a commercial or business use is a violation of the Zoning By-Law as it pertains to said residential use. The Recreation Commission met with the Board to discuss the purchase of a one ton dump.truck;for,Memor -ial Park. The Chairman of the Commission gave the Board a summary of the bids received, and advised that the majority of the Commission favored purchasing the International truck, the bidder was from out of town, and the bid from Paul Mitrano, Inc. was $13.00 less. The Acting Town Manager had advised the Commission that she felt it was the moral obligation of the town to purchase locally whenever possible, but if the Commission recommended the higher bid she would take this recommendation to the Board of Selectmen and let them make the decision. Board members felt that the business should be kept in town, and the Acting Town Manager would get in touch with the Commission and advise them of the decision. Mr. Cinelli advised that the football field will be Off Limits after June 1. He also spoke about the debris in the South Common and the cost involved in cleaning the common. Board to meet at the highway yard Friday afternoon at 4 :00 P.M. to go to Maple Park. E1eo Zaffini spoke to the Board regarding the erection of signs on Oakland and Maple Streets, Asked former Building Inspector. ifi a permit had been granted to erect these signs. If there is no permit issued for these signs they should be removed and the proper procedure followed. Spoke about no flagr,men tieing stationed when the trains go by, no protection whatsoever. Board . >o check with Penn Central and Ryan and Elliott. ( Mrs. Jellinek read a prepared statement regarding gravel removal in town from 1964 to 1972 by out of town contractorso citing violations in connection with the permits. She wished to go on record that she is asking the Board to refuse A.A.Will Corp, any new gravel removal projects in town in view of his past performances. - 5 - Herb Levine spoke regarding the meeting at the High School with the D.P.w. regarding the meeting abort: Route 25 and the pr6posod Acelocation of 140, Discussed plan of State for relocation of west Street - need for (Vest St, is not there, Cabot Cabot and Forbes does not want it, would prefer a route to the south, The residents do not want its industry does not want it, would be changing Residence A to commercial use. Should stop the Chapter 90 West Street at Forbes Boulevard. Letter from Camp Dresser & McKee regarding inspection of sewer manholes to determine infiltration and areas of surcharging and to find illegal con- nections in the existing sewerage system.StYessed the importance of continu- ing the town's program of inspecting and repairing the existing sewers in order to out down the high infiltration and eliminate any illegal connections. Letter from Ernest L, White, Jr., Attorney regarding suggested article for insertion in the Warrant for the next annual or special Town Meeting sent on April 4, Copy of revised article was enclosed to be substituted for the previous one submitted because of certain conveying practices of the Mansfield Trust, including deeds already given. Letter received from Paul and MarthaKlenk regarding the drainage easement on their property at Magna Vista as suggested by the Planning Board, The drainaggc.easement is on the plan of Magna Vista approved by the Planning Board in 1961, and the drainage easement is on this plan. Questioned why developers were allowed to violate rules and regulations of the town. Letter received from Richard S, Kraska, K. Realty Company regarding his in- terest in the land owned by the town which is in Foxboro as he is purchasing the property in back of the parcel for a computer research building and would like to get access from Belcher Road coming through the other side of the proeperty from Central Street, Requested a 40 foot easement which would be quite a distance from the town's water facility and would not interfere with it in any way. Would pay the Foxboro taxes on the town's entire property, or at the town option, would purchase that strip of land for the easement, After a discussion, the Board agreed that it does not want to take any action on this request because of,its!water� facilities in this area. Letter received from Jack Brahman regarding walking in the woods by the new swimming pool between Pratt and Maple Streets when rifles were being fired by two youths. Advised it would be desirable as this area is to be used for a ,;swimming pool and recreation park that it should be safe, and suggested that the area should be clearly marked as Off Limits to hunting and shooting, and that the Police be given full authority to enforce these rules. Copy of letter to the Trustees of Gloria Colombo Hall from Mrs, Dolores M. Benson received by the Boardo regarding her property being littered with debris from the grounds of the Hall. This matter has been referred to members of the Club as well as Town officials without much success. As an abuttor to this property Mrs. Benson advised that she was tired of cleaning up litter for which she is not responsible. Suggested that the Hall Trustee either employ someonewho would be responsible for a weekly clean -up or, or if this is not satisfactory erect a fence to prevent spillover. Hoped the matter would be solved within the next two weeks and prevent any further action on her part. 6 - The Chairman advised that the group was going to have the area cleaned up. A motion was made by Selectman Main „ seconded by Selectman Colella to grant a renewal sworn weigherts license to Nathan Linskey.for Blane Chemicals and was so voted, A motion Was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal Auctioneer ts License to Danny Connors, and was, so voted, Discussion regarding fee for Funeral Home licenses, Selectman Colella made a motion to do away with this $50, fee. for Funeral Directors to a fee of $5,00, but there was no second to the motion, Board to check further why fees were changed by a previous Board. After further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to approvetthe Funeral Home license for Shierino Amicit and so voted. License applied for by,Joseph Murphy, d /b /a Fernandes Market for the sale of malt beverages and wine was discussed. Board agreed it should be either granted or denied, Selectman Main advised he thought he should have it with the guarantee that Mr. Murphy complete the application form, A .fter further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Main, and seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the wine and beer license for Joseph Murphy with the stipulation that before it is sent to the State that the application form is complete, 3-1 ;Selectman Secher opposed, Acting Town Manager reported on the bids received for the football field, Transit Seeding in the amount of $8,444,18 and Pinecrest Nursery, J.P. Smith $8,750, She also reported a purchase order from Mr. Richards that looked doubtful,for a sidewalk broom andr,truck mount in the amount of $950, to be charged to the street maintenance account, The Board denied the request, Discussion regarding Minute Requirements for the Disposal of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Areas. Selectman Main. advisedibeEosethe final copy is approved the contractors should come in. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Secher and seconded by Selectman Colella that the revised Minute Requirements for the Disposal of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Areas, Board of Health Regu- lations, be approved as submitted, and it was so voted, 3 -1 Selectman Main opposed, The Chairman advised that Bryan Nilson, Bov Scout who wanted to plant,seedUgs on tom property had recommended the seedlings bey planted in front of the highway garage, Selectman Main advised that we should talk( to the Conserva- tion Commission who would know what type of tree should be planted, and where they should be planted. Discussion regarding transformer trouble ate- Cate:- Spring, It.had been'recom- mended that a monetering device be tied into the fire station from the well, Acting Town Manager to check with the Fire Chief, _7_ Discussion regarding proclaiming a clean ups paint up week in torn. Also discussed getting a price for demolishing the foundation at the old Town Hall site, A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella to ad;jourrr at 11:40 P,M,