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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-17-1972May 17, 1972 In executive session the Board discussed the salary for the Town Clerk and Account- ant. Discussed putting advertisement in the News and Sun Chronicle for Highway and Water Superintendents and Torn Clerk. Discussed 5.5% increase for School Crossing Guards. The Chairman entertained a motion to open the meeting, and a motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded by Selectman Secher to go into open session, and it was so voted. The Torn Counsel opened the door. The parliamentary rules of the Board of Selectmen were suspended, and a joint motion was made by all Board members that the wells at West Street in West Mansfield be named the Albertini Wells in honor of Joseph "Peppy" Albertini in appreciation of his forty -three years of dedicated service to the Town of Mansfield Water Department, and the Board prepare a Resolution to be read at the next Special Town Meeting so that this action will be recorded in the Town records, which was jointly seconded, and voted unanimously. A motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded by Selectman Titus to go back into executive session, and was so voted. The Board discussed the payment of the salt spreader which was rented by Mr. Richards. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to abate ambulance bills in the amount of $1,244.50 and Highway bills in the amount of $57$•54 as re- quested by the Town Treasurer and Collector. Meeting adjourned at 11 :30 P.M May 17, 1972 Meeting called at 7:35 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Caponigro, Titus, Colella and Secher, and the Acting Town Manager. Selectman Main came in later during the meeting. Town Manager Hannon was also present at the meeting. A motion was made by Selectman Secher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $161,803.94, Light Department voucher #1583 to be held up, which was seconded by Selectman Secher, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as presented which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. Letter received from the Department of Public Works advising that the Commissioners have assigned, subject to Legislative appropriation, the sum of $12,600. for the improvement of Gilbert Street, West Street in Mansfield on the condition that at least $6,300. shall be contributed by the town and $6,300. by the County. Also, that $5,000. has been assigned for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in town, on condition that at least $5,000. is contributed by the town, and $5,000. by the County. Letter received from the Department of Public Works enclosing eight copies of the form to be used for the town's notification in writing of the amounts that will be incurred as the actual cost during the year 1972, and the actual costs in- curred during 1971 for State Aid - Highways, Section 14, Chapter 497, Acts of 1971- Pending apportionment by the State Tax Commission the town should receive approxir mately for 1971 (1/2 yr. collection); $16,500. and for 1972 - $33,000.00. Notice received from the Department of Public Health.requesting the 1972 roster of all Retail Food Establishments and all Food Service Establishments in operation in town. Notice referred to Town Clerk. Letter received from SRPEDD regarding the town's request for assurance that a new well at Witch Pond would not cause harm to Bungay Lake or adjacent property ad- vising that the request has received considerable attention by the District staff. The District has also received three other letters; Civic Association, Bungay Associates, Greenwood Lake and a group of North Attleboro citizens requesting the District's assistance inr;661ving;problems, of- the =�iellbite.Advised the District's staff met with John Williams of the United States Geological Survey, and a report from them indicates that a new well pumping site might affect the water table of the Bungay Lake region. As a result of this it was proposed that Development Sciences, Inc. perform a study to determine the water budget of the Bungay Watershed and the contiguous watersheds. The cost of the study would be $2,000. and would take about three weeks to complete. An early meeting was suggested to discuss this proposal. Ater discussion the Board agreed that the town should have its own. test< made be- fore meeting with anyone regarding the problem. Town Treasurer Joan Cutillo advised the Board that her receipts shotc,that the in- vestment of 1971 tax revenue has earned interest for the tom in the amount of $13,212.51. Interest charged the tom in 1971 for borrowing in anticipation of taxes was $4,728.62. All invested funds have been recalled to meet current expenses, and unless state distributions are immediately forthcoming, she anticipates that the town will commence borrowing in anticipation in approximately three weeks. - 2 - Board advised of the meeting of the Bristol County Selectmen to be held at Gallery's Brass Rail in Swansea on May 25, 1972. Guest speaker will be William D. Toole, Executive Director of the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District. Letter received from Self -Help Incorporated advising that Self -Help holds its annual meeting in June, at which time the officers for the coming year are elected. It is necessary to have the name of the Board's representative for the coming year prior to this meeting. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Titus to appoint Parnell Morse the Board's representative to Self -Help, Inc. for the coming year. Stephen Conroy, Chairman of the Bicentennial Committee planning the celebration in 1975 before the Board. He advised that the Committee would like to be incorporated and he requested permission from the Board to discuss this with the Town Counsel. Would have a fund raising campaign, and niece would be protection for the town as well as for the committee. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to grant permission to the Bicentennial Com- mittee to consult with the Town Counsel regarding incorporating, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. Copy of letter to L. Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department read regarding the Order of Taking and plans for the new substation being recorded at the Registry of Deeds within thirty days of the signing. Copy of letter to Casa Realty Co., Inc. re Walnut Park read from the Planning Board regarding Subdivision Plan advising that a hearing had been held by the Planning Board, and theyr.have.'not at this time received an official response from the Board of Health. The Board was advised that the Planning Board has appointed Eleo J. Zaffini to serve as its representative to the Great Woods Study Committee. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, to appoint Robert Webb a member of the Great Woods Study Committee provided that he resigns from his two present positions as Library Trustee and a member of the Airport Commission, which was seconded by Select- man Titus, and so voted. The Board agreed to take the other two appointments necessary for the Committee under advisement. Letter received from Camp,Dresser &McKee enclosing three copies of the Estimate for final payment to the contractor, David A. Bosworth Companyt- Inc. for work completed on the West Street sewer project. The completion date for this contract has been established as May 8, 1972, and the final payment is 'due and payable to the Contract- or within sixty -five days after completion under terms of the contract, which would be July 6, 1972. The two per cent payment of 82,138.87 is to be retained for one year and will become due on May 8, 1973• Letter from Paul Mitrano, Inc. regarding damaged cruiser. Agreement reached regard- ing insurance and repair of Police cruiser. The insurance amounted toS47 ??3$ less 8100. deductible, and repair of the cruiser in the amount of 8405. which would leave only a balance of 826.00 to be paid. The Town Treasurer to check regarding this payment. Communication received from the Planning Board regarding Maple Park. Would like to _3_ to approve and review plan of the engineer. Reports received from the Building Inspector for the months of January, February, March and April. Letter read from Mrs. Jellinek regarding her questioning of a vote taken at last week's meeting regarding the nomination of Eleo Zaffini as a member of the Planning Board. A motion was made by Selectman Secher and seconded by Selectman Titus and so voted to grant the following renewal Milk and Cream licenses: Welsh's Dairy Tony's Pizzeria Lena's Sub Shop Cumberland Farms Louie's Diner Rose Sarro Morse & Forrester DiMontes, Inc. Old Colony Diner Old Country Store Jack's Cafe The. Conftbr,:Store Mansfield House South Main StreetVariety Coach & Four Mansfield Central Market Carbonetti's Market Brockton Coffeemat A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher that the following Oleomargarine licenses be approved, and it was so voted: Old Colony Diner Sunnyvale Farms The Connor Store South Main Street Variety Morse & Forrester Carbonetti's Market Cumberland 'Farms Old Country Store Rose Sarro Mansfield Central Market Di Montes, Inc. Whiting Milk Company, Inc. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the renewal Vehicle-licenses for the sale of milk and cream, and was so voted: Crescent Ridge Dairy, Inc. Whiting Milk Company, Inc. Applications made by Geraldine M. Coguen, d /b /a Gerry's Coffee Shop at 9 Larmdale Road for Food Establishment, milk and cream and Common Victuallers' licenses were taken under advisement. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to grant renewal Auctioneers' licenses for Louis E. Terse, and Barbara A. Tarsa, and was so voted. Application received for a permit from Hoerner and Waldorf, 47 Maple Street for the underground storage of 9,000 gallons of diesel oil, and the Board set a hearing date of June 14, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. Thomas Fitzgerald talked with the Board regarding the creation of a tree department advising that there is a need for one in town. All other surrounding towns have tree departments, and Tree Wardens. Should have a program of care of trees to try to prevent removal of trees. New trees have been planted sponsored by the Con- servation Commission with a budget of $1,000. Showed the Board plans . ofcthe, - Coif, servatiw.Commission for tree planting in the North and South Common areae. -4- He advised also that there are eight trees in the South Common that if something is not done right away they Will have to come down, and when questioned regarding the cost, he said it would be.about $50.00 a trea. The Board thought consideration should be given to saving these trees, and Mr. Fitzgerald offered to advise oA-'-the` project if the town finds the money to do it. Board to take the suggestion of Tree Department under advisement. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to proclaim May 22, 1972 Mansfield Blood Donor Day, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. Attorney Jarvis Hunt, representing Karl Clemmey, met with the Board. The Chairman advised that the Board had received a complaint from John A. Briggs regarding the zoning and type of license held by Karl Clemmey at his place of business on Copeland Drive. The Board has visited the site, and received an opinion from the Town Counsel regarding licenses. This meeting was set up to discuss the matter. The Board has not written to Mr. Briggs yet. Attorney Hunt advised that Mr. Clemmey is not engaged in junk automobiles or in salvag- ing of parts. He buys and sells used automobiles, does a retail business, and complies with the provisions of a Class II Garage License. Reports all sales to Registry of Motor Vehicles, and Police Dept. does not carry on any junk dealing or anything of that kind. Viewed the premises, and they are well kept, and are handled completely enclosed. Understand neighbors object to that kind of business being there. The Acting Town Manager advised the Board that'the Mansfield Cooperative Bank had given the town two safes that they were disposing of. Should write a thank you letter. The only charge to the town was for the moving of the vaults after they were removed from the bank. She also rrported that all -of the fire proof cabinets downstairs are no longer fire proof since they were in the fire. Should make a list and go out for bid for new cabinets. Checked regarding leasing another large record safe, could lease one for $80.00 a month. A motion was made by Selectman Titus that the Board of Selectman authorize the Town Treasurer in accordance with Article 29 of the '197 annual Town Meeting to borrow $402,051.33" under Chapter 645 of the Lots of 1948 as amended, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. The Chairman and other members of the Board thanked Joan Cutillo for the excellent job that she did as Acting Town Manager which helped the Board to carry on the town govern- ment in the absence of a Town Manager. Also thanked other town employees for their assistance. Discussion regarding parking problem from Stearns Store to Church Street, and it was agreed that the Board would hold a meeting on June 14, 1972 at 8:30 P -M. with the businessmen regarding the problem, As ociation Discussion regarding Fish and Game /and town -owned land. They want to have an article in the special Town Meeting. To check with Line Musto and arrange a meeting regarding this matter. A motion was made by Selectmen Main to call a Special Town Meeting on June 26, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. at the High School Auditorium, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. Warrant for Special Town Meeting to close June 14, 1972. A motion was made by Selectman Main o appoint Rodman Eddy a Special Police Officer only at the sanitary landfill site which was seconded by Selectman Seoher and voted 4 - 1 - Selectman Titus abstained from voting. - 5 - A motion was made by Selectman Colella, which was seconded by Selectman Becher to go into executive session, and was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.