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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 7-26-1972July 260 1972 Executive session - Selectman Col.ells, discussed 'a Highway Department grievance! The Board ruled that this grievance should be handled through the proper authorities, and the employeeAhould notify his immediate superior or the Union representative. The Board voted to pay Doctor Carl J. DePrizio W-15 for damage to his sprinkler heads by tom snowplow. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, and seconded by Selectman Main to adjourn. July 26, 1972 Meeting called at 7:35 P.M Members present: Selectmen Caponigro, Main, Secher and Colella, and the Town Manager. Selectman Titus came in after the meeting started. Arthur Remillard, the new Town Clerk and Accountant was welcomed by members of the Board and sworn into office by the Chairman. He will assume his duties on Monday, July 31, 1972. A motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded by Selectmen Colella to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $47, 172.84. and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman: Main to appoint Selectman Secher temporary Clerk until Selectman Titus arrives which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and so voted. Letter read from Thomas C. McMahon, Director Water Resources Commission sent to Richard L. Wise, Merckens Chocolate Company, advising that the results of the wastewater sampling program conducted by Metcalf. & Eddy had been reviewed. The data submitted does not give indication if the chock load might not still be discharging into the sewer after an 8 hour shift. It is now requested that a flow meter be installed on the line to the municipal sewer and the flow rate re- corded on a daily basis. It was also requested that on a monthly basis, samples be collected over at least two days. Please indicate by August 11, 1972 the type of flow recorder to be ordered, and the dates the first samples will be collected. Board agreed to have Mr. Wise at the next meeting to discuss the matter. . Notice received from Town Counsel advising that according to Chapter 62 of the Acts of 1972 the name and address of every person whose contract or contracts with the town involve a cumulative cost in excess of two thousand dollars during the fiscal. year shall be posted in the office of the Town Clerk by the Town Accountant. Letter read from the Planning Board sent to Clifford Turner regarding the subdivisi6x of land on Ware Street. Letter stated in past that since the Planning Board had no notification of his intention as to whether he would want a 650 foot dead end road, and therefore subject to the new regulations, the Board voted on July 10, 1972to disapprove the plan that war, before them subject to future notification as to which way Mr. Turner wishes to proceed. Letter read from Planning Board sent to Charles Boutas regarding the Willow Street Subdivision. The deadline for the Board's approval was July 25, 1972. Therefore, the Board voted on July 21E, 1972 to grant an extension to you so that all of the information necessary may be submitted. Notice of Public Hearing received from the Planning Board on the application of Joseph LaPl.ante to subdivide a parcel of land off of Fruit Street and Hall Street, hearing to be held on August 11 {, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. Letter read. from Planning Board sent to David May, Mansfield Housing Authority, advising the Board had reviewed the Preliminary Subdivision Plan, and the Board voted on July 21y, 1972 to approve the requested modifications to the Preliminary Plan regarding a waiver of the sidewalk requirement on both sides of the street and the increase of the length of the dead end street from 500 feet to 620 .feet. - 2 Letter .received from Vincent P. Write, Stonehill College requesting permission to erect a sign at the junction of Routes 106 and 140, the College to assume the cost of the sign. The Board unanimously approved and signed a letter to Mr. Altshuler, Secretary of Transportation pleading with him to proceed with the construction of Route 25 through Mansfield as soon as possible, citing the traffic problems and emphasizing the urgency of the start and completion of this project. The Board discussed the redistricting regarding census figures. It was learned that it is up to the Selectmen to do this instead of the Registrars as was formerly thought. A, motion was made'by Selectman Titus, to approve`a one, day.beer'license £or'the Mansfield Fire.Department for'.August'6, 1972 which was seconded by Selectmen Main and so voted. All in favor. Hearing held at 8:00 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install 121' welded steel gas mains on East, Pratt, Hope, Shields, Oakland, Crocker, Allen, River, Howe, Chauney Streets and Highland Avenue. No one was present from the Gas Company. The Town Counsel advised these:.extensions °did not sppear'.to be normal gas main extensions and there was a safety factor to be consider- ed. Mains being put in could be for eventual distribution to other towns. Discuss- ed assessing the lines for tax purposes. After further discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Main to continue the hearing until Friday, July 28, at 4:00 P.M., the Town Manager to request that a representative from the Gas Company be present at the meeting which was seconded by Selectman Colella and so voted. Discussion about application of Anthony Arcaro'for a wine and beer Restaurant license. The application in not completely filled out, and the Board agreed to write a letter advising Mr. Aroaro of the omissions on the application, and that a hearing could not be set until the application was in order. The Town i-Tanager reported on bids received for the demolition of the Town Hall site. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Main to authorize the Town Manager to award the bid to Dorrance Eycavating Contractors at a bid price of $2,495. which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. The bid for the garbage collection was also received. One bid was received from Augustine Oliveira in the amount of- $25; 600. for :one- year,and $76,800;- for `a three 'yea... period. After discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Titus to accept the three year contract subject to the Town Manager discussing with Mr. Oliveira the number of additional houses added, and. leave'i.t up to the discretion of the Town Manager which was seconded by Selectman Main and so voted. Check to be made with the Finance Committee regarding additional money needed for the remainder of the yeas.. Three -bids were received for the East Street sidewalk. J.H. Lynch 8s Sons, Inc. were low bidders, but an error was made in fjguring the bid. The second bidder was Campanella. Corporation in the amount of $24,877,' Board discussed the Hall Street reconstruction. A motion was made by Selectman Main, and seconded by Selectman Seoher to direct the Town Manager to award the contract to Jade. Construction Company. Bids were also received for slurry sea. for the airport and bids for radar equipment. Bids for asphalt planer and Fulton Pon to be advertised tomorrow. _3_ ( Mrs. Swartz, Tremont Street submitted a petition to the Board opposing the apartment complex on Tremont Street proposed by Leo Wolfe. At the Board of Appeals meeting on July 18, 1972, Mr.. Wolfe stated his intention of using leaching fields on this property site. The petitioners contend that there was no provision for theme leaching fields in the original agreement, and! requested that the Board of health review that original agreement, 266$4. Swartz advised this complex would be in a congested area and would.icause:- .autraffic problem since there, are a. lot of children in the neighborhood. She also pre- sented a copy of a letter written by Leonard Flynn opposing the extension of the permit granted to James S. Margri in 1970 requested by i-IV. Wolfe, citing his reasons. Mr. Gordon questioned that at the original Board. of Appeals meeting this application was in the name of Mr. Margri, and thought that Mr. Wolfe should be forced to apply under his own name. Kevin Kelly advised the complex would be 200 feet from the Wading River which goes down into the Attleboro water supply. Selectman Secher advised that Mr. Wolfe had expressed hope that he could connect into the West Street sewer line, and Selectman Main advised that if he implied that to the Board of Appeals a letter should be written to the Board of Appeals stating the Board's opposition to this, and requesting that the Selectmen be advised of any changes in the proposed sewage treatment plant for the apa_rtmerrt complex. The 'Down. Manager discussed the Ba ^.•lc Bay Brook, and advised that ho had stud.i.ed the Camp Dresser and McKee Phase, T. report on drainage. :: Suggestions made regard- ( i.ng area to be started, etc. The Chairman thought the Master. Plan should be followed, and should have Ralph Maloon make some plans. After further discussion the Board agreed to walk the area of the Back Bay Brook on Friday, August Lt. (Meeting rescheduled tentatively for August 14 at 3:00 P.ki. Proposal received from Ralph Maloon for the plans and specs for 01.0 Colony Way which will be completed by September. 1. Selectman Main advised writing a, letter to the State on the conditions of Welfare. The Board should be dissenters and see if something couldn't be done about it. The Toim Counsel advised sponsoring an article for the Mass. Selectmen's Association meeting in October. After a discussion a, motion was made by Selectman Main that the Board go on record with the Governor., Senator and Representative expressing our concern for the abuse of Welfare, and to enter an article in the Mass. Se- lectmen's Association Town Meeting Warrant for the October meeting, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. fi _ 1 Selectman Titus abstained from voting. Discussed writing a letter to the State regarding a study being made on Route 106 where the road naxrows, and. also at the corner of blest Street and Route 140 wliora it turns at Copeland Drive. Church Street traffic lines should be painted. at Memorial Park area, chock with Police Chief and Highway Department. by A motion was mad Seleotman Main to submit the following article in the Mass.. Seleotmen's Associ.atio that the Board of Selectmen-go on record as beine-in favor of a reform and/or revision of the State Welfare System and to this end recommend legislation which approaches-this'matter by suggesting on affirmative/ action program - 4 - to avoid and prevent any abuses to the present system, and to consider, and ( explore new concepts and innovations to a revised program which is consistent with the needs of the poor yet is compatible with the ability of the taxpayer to support a public welfare system (or to take any action in relation thereto which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. 4 -1 Selectman Titus abstained from voting. Chairman Caponigro, also Chairman of the Town Hall Building Committee, asked the Board about money to pay for surveying, topo map and soil test at the new Town Hall site. The Board agreed to pay up to $500. for the cost of engineering, etc. out of its Engineering Expense Account. A motion was made by Selectman Secher that any contractor or group opening a public way shall be required to post a bond, a minimum of $5,000. which was seconded by Selectman Plain and so voted. 3 - 0 Selectmen Colella and Titus did not vote. A motion was made by Selectman Plain to outline the white lines by Stearns' Store parking area., maxlcing off separate parking areas with No Parking by the building; also to outline parking lot opposite Cuneo's and have signs put up`which: was second- ed by Selectmen Secher and so voted.. The Town Manager advised that an annual inspection had been made of the water pumps and immediate repairs should be made, the total for the work would be around $2,200. After a discussion a motion was made by Selectman Plain to declare this an emergency and to direct the Town Manager to take care of the four pumps which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to authorize the Town Treasurer to borrow $2,385.71 in anticipation of taxes to pay a bill for the extension of a runway at the Municipal Airport, which was seconded by Selectman Colella, and so voted. !.; - 1. Selectman Plain abstained from voting. A motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded by Selectman Secher to adjourn. Selectman Colella made a motion to go into executive session which was seconded by Selectman Titus, and so voted. 3 -2 Selectmen Secher and Plain opposed.