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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-12-1972July 129 1972 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. 0:00'P.M.hearing on the petition of the New England Telephone and Municipal Light Department for the joint location of 6 poles on Fruit Street 6. 8 :30 P.M. representatives from Cabot, Cabot and Forbes re sewer - West Street Ext. 7. 9 :00 P.M. Attorney Morley re Douglas King Development 8. 9:30 P.M. Mrs. Jellinek re Maple Park 9 Board Action One -way traffic pattern and Old Colony May Water System A. Budget Study B. Comprehensive water study plan C. Pumping test at Witch Pond Capital Improvement Committee Meeting Crossover of Route 92 - Fire Department 1917 Seagrave Pumper Canoe River. Acres Occupancy Permits Charles Boutas- Willow Street Development Captain John Williams Estate - pero test Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Plan - Forbes Boulevard Review subdivision plan - Carl Nelson t July 12, 1972 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Town Counsel came in later. After a discussion regarding a few vouchers, a motion was made by Selectman Colella to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $56,009.40 which was seconded. by Selectman Secher and so voted. The Chairman announced that he had received word from the Board of Assessors that they had gone into Boston, and the tax rate had been approved and established at $75.20, a $4.00 decrease from last year. A motion was made by.,Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted and was so voted. Letter received from John S. Ames III, State Representative enclosing two copies of ' a bill soon to be law changing the procedure under which wetland hearings are held. Suggested that the Town Couneel,Conservation Commission and the Board review this legislation in order to be up to date on the changes. Letter received from the office of the Secretary of the State regarding the new precinct lines using the 1971 State census figures, advising that the census cards could be procured for this project which must be completed 30 days after final passage of the bill. Selectman Titus to pick up the cards. Notice received from the Planning Board regarding a hearing to be held on July 24, ( 1972 at 8:00 P.M. - regarding the application of the Mansfield Trust to subdivide a parcel of land off of West Street in Mansfield. Letter received from the Planning Board regarding the Rome Developers, Inc. Subdivision on Willow Street requesting that the Board review irecdetail th -proposedrsewer system. To sewer this project in its entirety a lift station will be required. This would be the first lift station in a development, and because the town would have to mainfa- inthis station when the road is accepted, the Planning Board wants to insure that the design of this system is in conformance with town standards. An arrangement with Home Developers Inc. and Waldor Realty to connect the roads of the ,.two subdivisions together through from Willow Street to South Main Street has not yet been finalized. However, the lift station will be required. Another letter received from the Planning Board regarding the Canoe River. Acres sub - division. Advised the Board met with Douglas King and John Morley concerning this subdivision. Mr. King presented the proposed definitive plan which showed the pro- posed underdrain system which was required by the Planning Board, as a result of an engineering study made. Mr. King's concern was regarding the occupancy permit on lots 6 and 7 on Ware Street. The Plumbing Inspector will not issue the occupancy permit until the underdrain is installed in accordance with the subdivision plan. The Planning Board suggested that the certificate of occupancy could be issued if Mr. King filed with the town a performance guarantee for the installation of the underdrain and drainage system which would service lots 6 and 7 once the subdivision is completed. The estimated amount to cover these improvements would be $2,000. l Copy of letter written by the Planning Board to Charles Boutasregarding Magna Vista II. advising that with respect to the Preliminary Subdivision Plan submitted to the Planning Board that it had been approved on July 10, 1972 subject to certain restrictions. Prior to approval of the Plan, Laurie Lane and Lawndale Road within the Magna Vista I section of the development is to be completed in conformance with the Rules and Regulations in effect at the time of the approval of that plan. These roads are not being completed in accordance with the agreement with the pre- vious developer and extension of these two roads will not be approved until such time as the original development has been completed. It was also requested that consideration be given for the extension of the water main from the proposed street through to Stearns Avenue. Letter received from the Jaycees thanking the town for its help during its Clean Up Day advising that it had been a successful program despite the inclement weather. Letter received from the Agawam Council requesting information that the town could give as to the procedure the town used in seeking a Town Manager, and the qualifi- cations required. A motion was made by Selectman Titus that the Chairman be authorized to sign the Certification of Authorized Representative as to Contractors' Compliance with Labor Standards regarding the Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements whioh was seconded. by Selectman Main and so voted. Five copies of the lister Budget Study received from SRPEDD done by the Development Sciences Inc. for the Bungay Lake watershed. Another letter from SRPEDD advised that starting July 10, 1972 its office will initiate a four -day work week which should enhance the District's ability to pro- vide responsive.serviee to its member communities. Letter received from Robert B. Button, Director of Civil Defense requesting per- mission to test the warning Sirens on Saturday at twelve noon, July 22, 1972. They are supposed to be tested quarterly each year under Federal and State guidelines. A regular test soheoule will be submitted at a later date. A hearing was hold at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the New England Tel. &. Tel. and the Mu ioipal Light Department for permission to place and maintain joint or identical poles on Fruit Street on'the northwesterly side approximately 135 .feet west of Short Street - 6 poles. There was no opposition recorded, and a, motion was made by Selectman Titus and seconded by Selectman Seeher to grant permission for the joint pole locations on Fruit Street, and was so voted. Request received from the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to make installations of 12" gas mains on East, Rope, Shields, Oakland, Crocker, Allen, River, Chauncy Streets, and Highland Avenue. A hearing date was set for July 26, 1972 at 8 :00 P.M. - 3 - Selectman Main brought up about Old Colony Way and suggested that it be oiled and sanded if the rest of the Board is in favor.. Would like to go from East Street to North Main Street, make it a road and try it. Town Manager to give the Board a rough idea of what it would cost to oil and sand it and put in the one -way traffic project, for a six monthsk trial basis. David May before the Board with a prepared letter which he read regarding the Old Colony Way figure 8 loop. Thought that a solution could be reached that will be beneficial to the townspeople and the Main Street merchants without this loop. Thought the safety factor should be oonsideie;d,and cited some factors that should be considered regarding the one -way system. He also cited the hazards which would be encountered .regarding additional intersections, additional time for the the Police and Fire Departments to follow the loop to get to their destinations. Suggested that the Main Street business district be restricted to parking on the westerly side only. He also mentioned that no funds were available to start the figure 8 loop since highway funds could not be used since at the present time the loop is not a highway, and permission was granted at Town Meeting to lay out Old Colony Way as a proposed road, but permission was not granted for street construct- ion. After further discussion it was agreed to check with the Town Counsel when he comes in regarding the proper procedure to be followed . Douglas L. King and his Attorney John S. Morley before the Board regarding Mr. King's development on Ware Street. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Main to order the Building Inspector to check when Mr. King has the drain in, and have Mr. King file a bond with the Town Clerk for $2,000. for lots 6 and %,. with no further development to be done in the area, which was ( seconded by Selectman Seeher and so voted. (Mr,. King filed his bank book with $2,000. with Town Treasuurer.,and an Agreement .) The Board approved a sewer connection for 9 Linden Street. Town Manager discussed the East Street sidwalk with the Board, and advised the Board that the Winthrop Street project has been completed. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to approve the sidewalk layout for East St, which was seconded by Selectman Main, and so voted. The Town Counsel discussed Old Colony Way with the Board. He advised there was a question regarding whether the town had the authority to make a public way out of this area, since it takes Town Meeting action to make it a public way. Should be a layout made of the road with a description, then have the layout accepted by a Town Meeting vote. A motion was made by Selectman Main to direct the Town Manager to use available funds and have a layout and description of the Old Colony Way:'made and if there is a Special Town Meeting in September put this article in to make a public way from East Street to North Main Street which was seconded by Selectman Titus and was.so: voted. Selectman Colella moved to take action restricting)parking • to'the westerly side of North Main Street, but there was no second and the motion was withdrawn. - 4 - Mrs. Jellinek read a prepared letter regarding Maple Park Area and Article 11 of the Special Town Meeting sponsored by the Mansfield Conservation Commission to grant the Fish and Game Association, Inc. a parcel of land approximately 2.54 acres of the Maple Park area. town -owned land. She noted land takings pre- viously made through the years, and cited the fact that the Special Town Meet- ing exchanged land with the Fish and Game Association which in fact was owned by the Town since 1956. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Titus, that this matter be referred to the Conservation Commission advising the land had been taken for water purposes which was seconded by Selectman Colella and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Colella that the Traffic Rules and Orders of the Town of Mansfield adopted by the Board of Selectmen on June 16, 1938 and subsequent amendments thereto be and are hereby amended as follows: By;.'Adding at the end of Article VIII, Section 1 the following descriptions: Church Street, easterly direction from North Main Street to Chilson Avenue; and Paine Road from Central, Street to Copeland Drive. which was seconded by Selectman Main and so voted. All in favor. A motion was made by Selectman Titus that the Traffic Rules and Orders of tho Town of Mansfield adopted by the Board of Selectmen on June 16, 1938 and subsequent amendments thereto be and are hereby amended as follows: By adding at the end of Article V, Section 9 the following new descriptions; Starting at a point 305 feet north of Court Street on the easterly side of North Main Street, and for a distance of 145 feet northerly on the east side of North Main Street - 30 minute parking. which was seconded by Selectmen Seeher, and so voted. All in favor. The Board discussed beginning with the water study, 'indepth study, to know the entire layout,and to "meet. with Whitman and Noward'regarding the price for this. A motion was made by Selectman Main to contact Whitman:, and (coward and di §cuss ... the water : study. Attorney E. White and Michael Murphy representing Cabot, Cabot and Forbes present- ed a check from C.C. & F. in the amount of $10,500. to pay for the engineering services for the West Street sewer extension. A motion was made by Selectman Main to write a letter to the State Department of Public Works requesting that South Main Street, section of Route 1)40, be one of its projects for next year which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. All in favor.. The Board agreed after a discussion that the 1917 Seagrave Pumper at the Fire Department be put out for bid. - 5 - A motion was made by Selectman Main that the Town Manager contact Whitman and Howard and get the price to conduct the test at Witch Pond area which was seconded by Se- lectman Titus and so voted. The Board reviewed the plan submitted by Carl Nelson for his subdivision entitled Captain John Williams Estate. After a discussion, a motion was made by Seleotman Colella to approve the plan subject to satisfactory approval of each lot as It is subsequently subdivided, and approved by the Board of Health, Agent and or Plumbing Inspector, and that these conditions be endorsed on the face of said plan, and that certain approval is further contingent upon compliance with all applicable State laws and Town Rules and Regulations which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. After reviewing the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes - Forbes Boulevard plan a motion was made by Selectman Titus to approve the plan subject to satisfactory approval of each lot as it is subsequently subdivided, and approved by the Board of Health, Agent and or .,Plumbing Inspector, and that these conditions be endorsed on the face of said plan, and that certain approval is further oonting)nt';upon. compliance with all appli- cable State laws and Town Rules and Regulations which was seconded by Selectman Main and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded by Selectman Titus to adjourn the meeting at 11:00 P.M. After adjournment of the meeting a, motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded by Selectman Titus to reopen the meeting, and it was so voted. The Town Manager advised the Board that the air conditioner in the... downstb'irsr <offices had broken down. and was beyond repair. Due to the extended heat wave, working con- ditions for the town employees was unbearable. The Board agreed that this was an emergency, and a. motion was made by Selectman Colella that the Town Manager be authorized to buy two portable air conditioners for the 'doomstairs.offioes; and -.two portable raoonditionexs; one for the Town Manager a Office and ore for the P a. lanning Board offiee,whioh was seconded by Selectman Main and so voted.