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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-10-1972May 10, 1972 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M. All members present, and the Acting Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, and seconded by Selectman Titus to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $159,916.17. So voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, and seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented. So voted. Letter received from William J. Maxwell, President of A.F.L- C.I.O. thanking the Board for its consideration and decision regarding the July and August hours for town hall employees. Letter received from the Department of Labor and Industries with attached list of the Classifications and minimum wage rates to be paid for the various employees on the sewer construction project in town. Board invited to attend the Bristol Community College commencement exercises on Thursday, May 25, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. in the Southeastern Massachusetts University Gymnasium, North Dartmouth. Notice received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, John F.C. Davoren advising that the Tri- Count$r Beagle Club of Massachusetts, Inc., a corporation, has filed an application for a certificate of change of location to School Street. Letter received from the Outdoor Advertising Division advising that all permits, for billboards, signs or other outdoor advertising devices issued by this Division ex- pire on June 30 of each year. These permits relate only to off - premise billboards. Letter requested the Board's assistance in determining whether the permit for each billboard licensed in town should be renewed. Requested that the Selectmen inform the Division by May 22 concerning any billboard not in conformity with the By -Laws of the town. Would also like to be informed of any off - premise billboards which do not have a permit which might be in violation of the State Law. Notice received from the Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission regarding the re- peal of Regulation 15B (Illumination of Exterior Signs on Sunday) signed by Governor Francis W. Sargent. The repeal will go into effect immediately. Letter read from the Town Counsel calling attention to the provisions of the General Laws regarding recording a statement concerning the sewer extension for the West Street sewer extension at the Registry of Deeds regarding betterment assess- ments and the recording of a plan of the area assessed. If any betterments are assessed to any abuttors to the sewer line a plan and description should be pre- pared by the Engineers reflecting the agreement between the town and C.C. & F. Nearing held at 8 :00 P.M. on the application of the Sun Chemical Corporation for a per mit for the underground storage of Ethyl Alcohol, fuel oil, and gasoline; and the above ground storage of newspaper ink paste and News oil. Representatives from the Sun Chemical were present, and Paul Dalton and Michael Murphy from C.C. & F. Paul Dalton spoke in favor advising that C.C. & F. had worked the whole situation out with Sun Chemical, and it would be ooupatible to the park. Recommended that the Board approve the installations. After discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus that the above permits for the above ground and underground storage be granted to Sun Chemical as applied for. So voted. The Chairman declared the hearing closed. - 2 - Mr. Hittman of Sun Chemical advised that the Company would like to change the quantity of the fuel oil storage from 1,000 to 3,000 gallons, and requested the proper procedure to follow. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to amend theprevious motion and increase the quantity of fuel oil from 1,000 to 3,000 gallons for Sun Chemical Corporation contingent upon the Town Counsel's opinion. So voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus that the rest of the permit for newspaper ink paste; news oil and Ethyl alcohol and gasoline be granted as advertised. All in favor. Chairman declared the hearing closed. Letter read from the Town Counsel regarding a question arising concerning the manner of payment of Patrolmen. The paragraph "A" was the one in question in the contracts, and he advised of a rewrite of this paragraph which was agreeable to the Attorney for the Association. If agreeable to the Board he requested that the Town Manager, Police Chief and that he be advised also regarding the approval. The Board approved of the rewrite. Letter read from the Planning Board regarding the vacancy created on the Board by the resignation of Robert Chavaree. They advised that people be advised of this vacancy with the request that they contact the Planning Board relative to an in- terview. In the past the Planning Board has made a recommendation to the Selectmen for a person the Planning Board felt was most qualified. If there is no objection, this procedure will be followed. Selectman Main advised that he had an objection to the procedure, and would like to nominate a man who is qualified and willing to serve in the capacity as a member of the Planning Board, and moved that the Board appoint Eleo Zaffini a member of the Planning Board to fill the unexpired term of Robert Chavaree which expires in 1975, which was seconded by Selectman Titus, and so voted. Discussion regarding Board's policy in making appointments, and Selectman Seoher ad- vised that other Boards should be notifed if the Selectmen do not want their re- commendations; that they would make their own appointments. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to request the Highway Department to put up a GO SLOW CHILDREN sign as recommended by Chief D'Afile in the vicinity of 194 Branch Street. All in favor. Les Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department met with the Board regarding the engineering services for the new substation. He mentioned two or three firms that did this type of work, but recommended the Donovan Company. They come highly reo- ommended by New England Power and do work for them. The Chairman agreed that he would go along with the Donovan Company on a per diem basis, and depend -on Mr. Ferrier to see that the work is done as quickly as possible. Selectman Main advised that he was not overly impressed for what the town would get for the $29,250. and would like to talk to R. W. Beck on a per diem basis. There was further discussion regarding the matter,r:arWa_motiorr <was madei,by: Selectman Titus that on the Superin- tendent's recommendation that authority be granted to him to contact Richard J. Donovan, Engineers on a per diem basis not to exceed $29,250, which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and so voted 4 - 1, Selectman Main opposed. _3- A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to accept the land taking,easements for the new substation as written by the Town Counsel. So.voted. Mr. Ferrier discussed with the Board transformer fans for increased capacity of the existing 5000 KVA transformer at the High Street station which would increase its capacity to 7,000 KVA. The kit to do this would cost $1,250. net. He requested permission to purchase the required equipment from Allis- Chalmers at the above price without going out for bids to other suppliers. The transformer is manufactured by Allis- Chalmers and they would be responsible if anything should go wrong. If the parts were purchased from another company, Allis- Chalmers would not accept any responsibility, and in case anything should happen to the transformer it would cost $17,000. to replace it. After a discussion it was agreed that the item would have to go out for bid since it was over $1,000. Mr. Ferrier submitted a quotation from Amherst System, Inc. for an Anti- Intrusion System for the Purchasing Agent's Office, Store Room,Garage and Superintendent's office at the plant because of the robbery there. The equ pmentcplus.installation would cost $1,703. and a quotation was also received for Fire Alarm coverage in conjunction with this sytem at a cost of $161.00. Board to study the quotations. Leo Wolfe before the Board to again discuss the possibility of running a sewer line from Gilbert Street to connect to the West Street sewer main, at his own expense. The Board agreed that the sewevmain was designed for the Industrial Park, and anyone along West St. that would like to connect, and they would not consider anything of this nature until the Park is developed completely. The Town Consultant's opinion was that it would not be feasible to connect into this main at this time. Discussed the Master Plan and that the town should follow it as closely as possible. Mr. Wolfe inquired if C.C.& F. agreed,and the Town's Consultant, that this could be done with- out effecting the flow from West Street into the line, the Chairman advised it might be considered, but as of now the Board would not consider it. Ralph Maloon reviewed his plan for sewerage and drainage on Hall Street.with the Board. Mr. Maleon to go to the Planning Board with the plan next Monday night.. Letter read from the Board of Selectmen in Norton advising of a letter sent March 13 and signed for the Board by Mr. Healey advising that any letter sent by Mr. Healy and bearing the words For the Board of Selectmen has been sent under the Board's direction. Letter further advised that their Board would like to arrange a meeting with the Selectmen, -'and the Planning Boards of Norton and Mansfield to discuss the C.C.&F..:;drainAge. problems as soon as possible. After a discussion it was agreed that the Board would meet with the Norton Select- men first, and then with the Planning Boards of both towns if agreeable. Discussion regarding the notice from Outdoor Advertising regarding billboards and it was agreed that the Building Inspector would check regarding this. Letter received from the Norton Conservation Commission enclosing a copy of a letter sent to Governor Sargent regarding following the completion of the environmental impact analysis that there will be no public hearing on the proposed Route 25 and relocated Route 140 through Norton. Thought there should be a hearing and requested the Governor to check into this matter and call it to the attention of the Department of Public Works. Requested the Selectmen to bring whatever pressure, they could to request the3)PW to hold a hearing. -4= Letter received from Blane Chemical in answer to a letter from the Chairman re- garding hydrants being used improperly without authority of the Water Department at the former Mansfield Bleachery property. These hydrants although located in the town of Foxboro were originally installed for the Bleachery and this purpose is no longer necessary, and letter advised that the hydrants will be shut off and removed from the premises within ten days of receipt of this letter. Mr. Neipris advised the Board that a formal eviction notice will be sent to the Wells Trucking Company who were responsible for tapping into one of the hydrants without proper authorization. Letter read. from Paul Klenk regarding;the';drainage at';his property;. Drainage;ease- :ftent`on the'.plan for Magma Vista, and he questioned why the town has laws if the developers and contractors violate these rules and regulations. The Board to have Town Engineer check regarding this problem. Letter of resignation received from Albert Boldrighini as a member of the Permanent Building Code Committee. A motion was made by Selectman Titus-to accept his resig- nation with regret and to send him a letter of appreciation for his services which was seconded by Selectman Main and so voted. - Letter received from the Norfolk County C.B. Rangers Emergency Club of Wrentham advising that they would like to avail their services to the town in time of emer- gencies, disaster, lost or missing persons. Letter to be referred to Civil Defense Director. Invitation received from the Phillips -Weloh Post, Y.F.W. and Auxiliary to attend its joint installation on Saturday, May 20, 1972 at 7:00 P.M. Board unable to attend because of a previous commitment. Letter read from Mrs. Jellinek regarding Carl Nelson renovating a chicken house and conducting a stock car automobile repair business in this chicken house. This is in an agricultural: zone and this use is not permitted. Chairman advised that the Building Inspector had investigated this complaint and that a permit was issued for the work done on the building and it is being used as a two stall garage. It is rented to two people who own cars and are working on them, and he is not conduct- ing a commercial business. The Board approved a sewer permit for Clifford Turner at 12 Avon Street. Selectman Secher advised that she had talks with Ted Robinson regarding pest control and tree removal. She also advised that Don Brda and Ken Paige were here regard- ing the drainage study on School and Oak Streets. They could not take another engineer's figures so they would have to take any information we had. Mr. Paige had done preliminary work in this area, and they can give us an idea of what the cost would be. She also reported on a meeting of the Bicentennial Committee, the celebration will be held in August 1975. Steve Conroy would like to be on the agenda next week to give a report. Town Counsel advised that it would;be`in order to increaee`the:gallon4ge from 1,000 to 3,000 gallons for fuel oil storage for Sun Chemical Corporation. VI ( A motion was made by Selectman Titus to grant permission to the Citizens Scholar- ship Fund Committee to have toll booths on South Main Street and Fast Stbeet.on'. May`20 with the stipulation that they do not pressure people for a donation, and that they have a Policeman at each stand which was seconded by Selectman Main, and so voted. Discussion regarding making Paine Road one way going westerly from Chaunoy Street onto Route 140. A motion was made by Selectmen Titus to make Paine Road one way going westerly onto 140 which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted - 3 -2 A motion was made by Selectman Titus to reconsider the previous vote which was seconded by Selectman Colella ` motion lost 3 - 2. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to endorse the project of a nursery on town -owned land by the Conservation Commission for the benefit of the town. All in favor. Discussion regarding request of Chief D'Afile for a transfer of $2,900. from the Reserve Fund. The Acting Town Manager advised that the Finance Committee will not transfer any money to an account until the entire account is depleted. Should advise the Finance Committee before the need arises. Selectman Colella brought up about stickers for the landfill. site. Discussed giving people warning that the sticker law is effective and that May 20 the sticker law will be strictly enforced, also should put an ad in the paper, and it,was.suggest ed getting :an'Auxiliary:Policeman to volunteer his time. A motion was made by Selectman Main that May 20 the sticker law will be strictly enforced which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. 3 - 1 - one abstention. Selectman Colella brought up about putting a petition in the Special Town Meeting to run a water main on Short, Ware and Fruit Streets. A discussion followed, and a motion was made by Selectman Colella to enter an article in the next Special Town Meeting for a water line on Short, Ware and Fruit Streets which was seconded by Selectman Titus, and so voted. 3 -2 vote Selectman Colella also brought up about putting up a chain link fence at the highway yard and painting the garage, and also reported stones knocked down at the Fisher cemetery. Chairman advised that he had checked with two contractors regarding the demolition of the remainder of the old Town Hall, and they were not interested. Will have to advertise for bids subject to approval by Town Meeting vote. Canoe River Acres plan referred back to the Planning Board. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to go into exeou- tive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 12:10 A.M.