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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-24-1972May 24, 1972 Executive session - 10:15 P.M. Selectman Colella discussed the rat complaint on Bliss Avenue. Also discussed complaint of cars parking on Copeland Drive. Town Manager Hannon discussed personnel and policy of town employees. may 24, 1972 Meeting called at 7 :35 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Becher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $16ot729.14 which was seconded by Selectman Titus and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Becher to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as prepared. All in favor. A motion was made by Selectman Becher to grant the beer and wine package store license to Mrs. Frances Porter that was applied for at the February 9, 1972 meeting and held until it was determined whether or not a variance was needed, which was seconded by Selectmen Titus, and so voted. All in favor. Letter received from the Legislative Research Council regarding a questionnaire:'re- lative to the State Decennial Census requesting an early return of the questionnaire to aid its staff. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Becher to adopt the changing of the constitutional time schedule re the state census and legislative apportionment in such a way as to return to the practice of's state decennial census midway between federal decennial censuses (i.e. in the year end- ing in the number "59'.which was seconded by Selectman Titus and so voted. All in favor. Letter received from the Water Resources Commission advising that the paper work on Thomas E. Vezina has been completed so that he may start work on May 30, 1972 if agreeable with him. He may be contacted either directly or through Mr. John Capone at Bristol Community College, in Fall River. Copy of letter to Edward Stivaletta from the Planning Board read regarding a sign advertising Elmwood Park hot being installed in conformance with the Zoning By -Law section V - D. He was advised to make the necessary amendments. Letter received from Morley & Morley,cAttorneys'.advi'sing that they represent Douglas A. King Builders, Inc. owners of the Canoe River Acres regarding the subdivision plan submitted to the Planning Board and Board of Health, which the Board of Health voted not to approve due to the owners failure to comply with the Board of Health Regulations. Due to the difficult drainage situations, Mr. King has engaged the firm of Haley and Aldrich, Inc. Consulting Soil Engineers and a copy of a report from this firm regarding the site is enclosed. When all tests have been completed, a meeting with the Board would be appreciated. Letter from Camp, Dresser & McKee enclosing three copies of the Application for Permii for Extension of Sewerage System for the West Street Sewer Extension, requesting that two copies of the approved permit be returned to Camp, Dresser & McKee Inc. Letter received from Mr. Thibault advising that the collection, plans for CSP were rained' out last Saturday, requesting the date be advanced, and a motion was made by Selectmen Titus, seconded by Selectman Becher to support this program in every way possible, and so voted. .w Letter received from the Mansfield Cooperative Bank regarding the bank's driveway on the north side of its building which would give ingress to the driveup window on the south side which would enable free traffic flow to a new driveway at the Town Parking lot. Because of the sharp incline in the parking lot entrance they would like to have their contractors remove the town's portion of this drive - way to conform to the bank's new entrance. Requested the town to share in the cost of that portion of the town's area. Town Manager and Armand Brunelle to check with Mr. Wheeler. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, and seconded by Selectman Colella to grant a one day beer license to the Tri County Beagle Club for May 29, 1972. Discussion regarding two members for the Great Woods Study Committee. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Main to appoint Peter DeGirolamo, Jr. and John Todesco members of the Great Woods Study Committee. So voted. Select- man Secher present, but not voting. The Town Manager advised that Rodman Eddy was sworn in as a Special Police Officer at the sanitary land fill site. Also, he advised that E.E.A. will make four summer: positions available- 26 hrs. a week at $1.75 per hour..This program would be for Veterans, disadvantaged or unemployed people and would last nine weeks. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded, by Selectman Titus that the Board will meet on June,7, 1972 at 4:00 P.M. and was do voted. Mr. Freerksen before the Board regarding the Board not accepting SRPEDD's proposal ( regarding the water study for the Witch Pond area. He advised that SRPEDD has found money available through HUD to fund this study. The Board last week was not in favor of any other study being made until the town has made its tests through its Engineers Mr. Freerksen shovied a map of the whole area, and advised that he has seen the effecte of the level of Bnagay Lake from the present wells, the watershed will not take fur- ther well sources. The water supply is nearly infinite, and if this is right, the town is not going to get one million gallons de-fly. The lowering of Bungay Lake could seriously effect the water supply, depleting water supply so that the existing wells cgcnot`; be pumped to capacity. Requested the Board to reconsider its vote regard- ing SRPEDD, and let them make the study. After further discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher that the Board hear SRPEDD's story and meet with Mr. O'Toole to discuss this water study, and was so voted. 4 -1 Se- lectman Main opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main that the Board go on summer schedule during July and August, meeting July 12 and 26, and August 9 and 23, and was so voted. Selectman Titus reported that he went into the Registry of Motor Vehicles, and talked to a gentlemen. regarding Class I,II and III Garage licenses. He advised that as long as Mr. Clemmey does not tear doom and sell parts, he is not in violation. If he does this he would need a Class III license. Selectman Titus to get some - thing in writing regarding this. The School Committee had a meeting to discuss Paine School. Mr. Avery is going to move his office there. Suggestion that a meeting be held with the Seloctme, School Committee, Town Hall Building Committee and the Planning Board to discuss the thouglts of phasing out the Paine and Spaulding Schools. Meeting to be set up for some morn- ing. The Board met with the Environmental Health Committee regarding the land fill site. - 3 - The Town Engineer to continue work on the existing site so that the requirements of the'-Department of Public Health could be completed. Problem of expansion of site for two parcels of land adjoining land fill site. Would have to have State approval for these two parcels. SRPEDD agreed that they would give the town $2,000. toward the cost and also supply some help and the utilization of one of its engineers so that the stamp could be used on this plan. Should detend.ne whether or not the town and Board of Health has to do this. Urge Board;.to.find; out if we can do,_;this.,ourselves or prepare an article for Town'Meeting'.to get money to do this work. Should get $4,000. for perimeter and site for adjacent land. Also should find out from the State how much the town can use of the old site. Mr. Wojtkiewicz advised that his opiniQn,vas a Iaxpayer would be to purchase the two parcels adjacent regardless of what"happens. The town would own all of this land in the vicinity, and the cost would not be too great. Both owners are willing to negotiate. Discussion regarding the-ion the site septic tank use regulations. The Board voted to adopt the regulations and then changed its mind on the Regulations wanting to hear more from the contractor and builders. Questioned whether or not the Board is going to act on these Regulations. Leonard Flynn advised that the Committee had decided to withdraw certain areas that were debatable, and revised the approved copy to con- form to the changes discussed. The Board to put articles in the Special Town Meeting to grant a certain parcel of land to the Fish and Game Association, and one for the Conservation Commission to take by eminent domain a certain parcel of land owned by the Fish and Game. The Board set June 14 at 9:30 P.M. as a hearing date for the acceptance of a portion of Forbes Boulevard. Ralph Maloon before the Board with plans for the proposed sewer, drainage and road work on Hall Street. He will complete the plans and be on the agenda next week. The Chairman advised that he had been informed that the town has $48,000. in Chapter 91 funds on the Back Bay Brook project. A motion was made by Selectmen Titus, seconded by Selectman Seeher to approve a renewal Milk and Cream License for Welsh's Dairy, and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella to go into executive session, and was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:15 P.M.