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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-3-1972May 3, 1972 In executive sessiono the Board agreed that a performance bond will not be re- quired for the football field since no funds would be advanced until the project is completed and accepted. The Board discussed the Briggs /Clemmey complaint with the Town Counsel. The Board discussed supervision of highway and water departments in the absence of a Superintendent. The Board opened the meeting and appointed Armand Brunelle temporary Highway Superintendent. May 3r 1972 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M. All members present, and the Acting Town Manager. A ration was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $115,103.48, and was so voted. Communication received from the Massachusetts Department of Public Works with attached 1972 Official Transportation Map :of� the state. It is the first official map of its kind in the country, combining all principal modes of transportation. Letter received from the House of Representatives advising that the special legis- lative committee on redistricting has just filed emergency legislation requiring every town over 69000 in population to divide into precincts containing as nearly as possible, an equal number of inhabitants, no precinct to exceed 4,000 people. Singe this legislation will directly affect your community, it is suggested that the town begin immediately the task of drawing new precinct lines using the 1971 state census figures. This filed legislation provided that you complete drawing these new precinct lines within 30 days after the bill is signed into law.' Letter received from Robert B. Hutton, Director of Civil Defense advising that during the past six months that Civil Defense had participated in several searches, and a couple of near searches in town. To test the town's C.D. capability he pro- ( posed that a search operation be conducted on Saturday June 3, 1972 in the area of Maple Park. Two trained people would set off into the woods and conduct an organized search to find them. Units from the Civil Defense, area Civil 'Defense' units, Boy Scouts and other interested officials and individuals would participate in'ihis operation. Permission has been received from the Recreation Commission to conduct this operation in the area of Maple Park. Upoh'a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to grant the Mansfield Civil- Defense group permission to dondu.ct{the''proposed'searoh operation on Saturday, June 31 1972 i; the area of Maple Park. Letter read from William J. Maxwell, President of the Looal 17019'sezyt to the Act - ing'Town Manager advising that the Tow} Hall employees would like to _request that the Board consider a change in office hours for the months of July'and August.' The proposal for consideration is a starting time of 8:00 A.M. and a closing time of 4 :00 P.M., with thirty minute. = lunoh break. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, . seconded by Selectman Seoher to grant the request for the change in office hours for the town hall employees for the 'months of July and August; namely, 8:00 A.M. to 4 :00 P.M..with one half hour`for lunch, and was so voted. Letter received from the Commonwealth -of Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission regarding the Retired Municipal Teachers' Program with reference to a letter indi'oating'that'::the::town,' has rejected Section 11E of Chapter 32B of•the General Laws on the town ballot for the past several years. It was noted that the'RMT law is to provide for an insurance premium pension deduction'for retired,teachers. The retired teachers are:.the only pensioners of the municipalities who do not;.have such an arrangement. - 2 - ( Letter received from Andre R. Sigourney, Supervisor of Public Records regarding his meeting regarding the vault. $e: advised that there is no doubt that the present arrangement of using the trailer for a vault is unsatisfactory and dangerous. When you have had an opportunity to find out what is available for a better tempo- rary vault he would like to be advised,and together a better facility for the storage of your records could be resolved until a new town hall is built. Acting Town Manager is getting figures together for a new temporary vault. Copy of letter from Richard L. Wise, Manager of Merokene written to Thomas McMahon Director of the Division of Water Pollution Control Water Resources Commission advising that the Company will complete the necessary manhole repairs on its sewer line in order to run a three -day test on May 14, May 15 and May 16. The test will be conducted by Metcalf & Eddy.. Letter received from Attorney Jarvis Runt of North Attleboro advising that he re- presented: Karl D. Clemmy of Clemmey Motor Sales, Copeland Drive'And that, there is some question before "the Board in' regard to the status of Mr.`Clemmey!s salsa license. He requested the opportunity of appearing before the Board at any hear - ing in regard to this matter. The Chairman advised that the Board had received' an official complaint from Attorney John A. Briggs regarding Mr. Clenmtey's license. The Board has been working on the problem, and after further discussion it was agreed to meet again with the Town Counsel, and to have Attorney Hunt,in "on the 17th'of May, the Board should have a decision by then. Copy of letter from Donald J. Breda,;Camp Dresser & Mc%e� sent to Stuart C. Peterson of the Federal {-later Quality Administration advising that two executed copies of the contract for the Improvements to the Sewage Treatment Plant were enclosed, and one executed contract will be forwarded to the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission and to the Contractor, Winston Builders Corporation. Letter of resignation received from Harvey B. Gershman, "as a member of the Permanent Building Code Committee, effective May 1, 1972, or sooner. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman'Secher it was voted to accept his resignation and send him a letter of appreciation for his services to the town. Letter received from Kathleen M. Flynn, Secretary of the Fair Committee of St. Mary's Catholic Women's Club advising that the Club is in the process of making plans for "Ye Olde Tyme Fair" to be held September 16 and 17th on the grounds off Pratt St. Any profits derived from the fair will benefit the parish. Letter expressed the hope that the Selectmen will have some available time to visit the fair. Request for Transfer received from the Police Department for $2,000. to line item 301 -9, Motor Vehicle Repairs because the appropriation is not adequate. Board to check to find out why $2, 000".'is' needed. Letter of resignation received from Robert Chavaree, Chairman of the "Planning Board, effective May 8, 1972• A motion was made by Selectman Titus, and seconded by Selectman Colella to accept Robert Chavaree's resignation with sincere regret, and to send him a letter ex- pressing appreciation for the time and effort iihich he has given the town while a member of the Planning Board. and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve a two day beer license to the Tri- County Beagle Club for May 6 and May 7 with the re- striction not to be sold before 12 noon on May 7, and it was so voted. - 3 - A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a re- newal license for the Sale of Ammunition to W.C. Fuller Company, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Seoher to grant a re- newal Funeral Home license to Jackson Funeral Home, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a re= newel Funeral Home License to Roland Cederfield, d /b /a E. G. Sherman & Son, and was so voted. At 8:15 P.M. a hearing.was held on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install 16" welded steel gas main on Eastman Street from the Easton/Mansfield town line to East Street and 124 steel main on Franklin Street from East Street to Maple Street. There was a discussion regarding the main going on the northerly aide of the road from the town line versus the southerly side as previously discussed. Mrs. Jellinek spoke in opposition because of the fact that the company never has a representative at the hearings to answer any :questions. After further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Titus, and seconded by Selectman Main to grant permission for the installation on either aide, northerly or southerly side of the street, and it was so voted. A check to be made with Mr. Fitzmaurice of the Gas Company regarding the question. Board of Appeals decision read granting a variance to Frances A. Porter, 213 South Main Street to establish a retail package store in an existing variety'store at 213 South Main Street. Selectman'$echer brought up about dump atiokere, and after a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Colella, and seconded by Selectman Seoher that Mr. Eddy be order- ed tomorrow morning to strictly enforce the sticker program at the sanitary land- fill site. At 8:30 P.M. a meeting was held with the contractors and plumbers regarding the Requirements for the Disposal of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Areas. The Chairman advised that the Board had adopted the new set of rules and recommendations. Before the final draft was approved it was agreed that there should be further time allowed for some of the builders to speak. Selectman Main made a motion to..resoind last week's vote adopting the requirements for the disposal of sanitary sewage in unsewered ares, which was seconded by Se- lectman Titus. A discussion followed about putting it baok'on the table for fur - ther discussion. The Chairman 'called . for a vote on Selectman Mains' motion to rescind the regulations' voted last week, and the motion passed to rescind the - vote 3 - 2 Selectmen Seoher and Caponigro opposed. Discussion With the contractors regarding pero teats;.during Junes 'July and August; 36 septic tank problems that were reported, should have names'of people and investi- gations be made; question of who authorized the study to be made by the ERC; ques -. tion of any contractors working on the study. ERG advised that Committee had check- ed with the;Ztate and had engineers looking at it, wanted something that was for the town, Article'll covers.the whole State. The towns problems are not the same as other towns. Regarding disposal work permits, advised these have been taken out for years; soil classification, should not be in there. EHC unanimously to adopt the Rules as they were adopted last week in aocordanoe with the Chairman's copy. The: Planning. Board has recommended that this be adopted as soon as possible. Recommend 'that _the Board'of Health adopt these regulations as written. Selectman Seoher made a motion to adopt the Regulations as they were adopted last - 4 - week in accordance with the Chairman's copy of additional opinions that were offered here tonight, and to make any amendments that the Board sees fit in the future - there was no second to the motion. Selectmen Titus advised that he would like to discuss this a bit further, and to take under advisement, and discuss it further. The Chairman olosed this section of the meeting. Selectman Secher reported on the meeting with A.A. Will at the Mill Street pit and the agreements that were reached with Mr. Will regarding paving the road, etc. Brought up about a member for the Great Woods committee, and advised that '.$1,300. was raised from the Bike Ride for Retarded persons last Sunday. Selectman Titus brought up about the Oak Street, School Street and railroad bridge culverts. Should get figures in time for the.Speeial Town Meeting. Discussion regarding contacting Camp,Dresser and McKee, and checking with State Department, Should advise the Board of;'Seleotman iu"Norton, and tell them what 'we plan to do. Selectman Titus also brought up about the North Main Street traffic regarding re- routing heavy trailer trucks around the )kAn street. Town Engineer to check regard- ing this. Also advised that the'State will supply fir trees for little or nothing. Should start a program of this nature to have the trees planted around the town. The Ryan land given to the town was to be used for conservation or recreation pur- poses was discussed for this purpose, Selectman Titus to check with the Conservation Commission and get some information from them regarding this proposal. Selectman Main reported on the workshop meeting held this week. Agreement reached as- to,`.whioh roads will be resurfaced; oiled and sanded, drainage problems, and the allocating of money to do these streets and projects. Chairman'Caponigro announced that Edward Richards will be leaving the town employment on May 4, 1972. Discussion regarding dumping of stumps And 'loge at the sanitary landfill site. A motion was made by Selectman Main', seconded by Selectman Secher that'the'Board prohibit' stumps being dumped at the sani:taLy landfill site,,and it was so voted. Discussion regarding approval of consulting firm for engineering, plans for the new substation at West Mansfield. Selectman Main advised that he would like to talk to one or two other companies and see what their proposals would be. The board approved the use of town'truoks °for the Jaycees clean up program P on May "20th. ' A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Secher to go into ex- ecutive`session, and was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:00 P.M.