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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-23-1972August 23, 1972 Meeting called at 7:45 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Main, Titus and "Colella, and the Town Manager.. Select- men Caponigro and Secher present after the meeting started. Selectman Main was appointed temporary Chairman. Applications received from the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install approximately 200' of 3" welded steel gas main on Maple Street from end of existing main to h O Maple Street, and 1,250' of 4" welded steel gas main on Branch Street from the existing main to Lot 1 Branch Street. A motion was nade by Select- man Titus to set a, hearing date for September 6, 1972 at £3:00 P.M. Letter road from James DePillo, Draper Avenue requesting a water extension for a, now house being built on Howe Street about 170' down Howe'Street. The Town Manager advised that he had discussed the request with Allan Lunn and he was going to cheek regarding a 2" line that is close that could service this house. Notice received from the Planning Board regarding a hearing to be held on September 119 1972 at 8 :00 P.M. on the application of the Cavolo Ann Realty Corporation to rescind approval of plan entitled "Subdivision Plan of Lowney Court in Mansfi.eld, Mass." owned by John D. and Lillian F. Prescott. Also advised of a public hearing at 900 P.M. on September 11, 1972 on the application of Carl A. Nelson, Jr. to" subdivide a, parcel of land off Williams and Jewell Street in Wont Mansfield. Lotter'reoeived from. the Board of "Appeals advising that on August 15 it was decided by all members present to appeal the Superior Court decision in the case of Robert L. Rizzo vs. Fernand G. Bedard et a].i, requesting the Board to notify the Town Counsel of its decision and to request his services in this matter. Letter read from SRPEDD rega,rding the progress in developing the operational plan for the town's landfill site. There is a great deal of work remaining to be done. Mr. Dubuc's workload on other town projects is handicapping the completion of the work on the operational plan. It is anticipated that the completion of an initial draft report including all graphics would be done by October 1. In order to do this Mr. Dubuc will have to devote more time to the plan, and if necessary it was suggested that additional manpower be secured to aid him in completing certain tasks. Letter received from SRPEDD enclosing a copy of a letter_ from Mr. Larry Murphy, Planning Coor_di.nator. for the city of Attleboro regarding the Water Budget Analysis, with comments regarding the report. He commented concerning the 260 million gallons of water available per year remaining for use without affecting significantly the Bungay Lake Watershed. He also advised that Attleboro is interested in regard to the consideration of Lake Mirimiobi, which is a water source for the city of Attleboro This source constitutes the largest single safe yield of all the Attleboro sources. He agreed that the Canoe River seems to be viable solution to the long- -term demands, but still felt that a more eonomical sound solution would be to sink another well in the Bungay Lake Watershed area and eventually join in a .regional plan. Letter read from Charles E. Jones, Sewerage Inspector recommending that percolation tests be terminated until further notice due to the recession of the water, tables. Copy of letter, from the Town Counsel to George Wojtkiewicz, Chairman of the Board - 2 - of Appeals read regarding the ruling of Judge Lee which sustains the decision of the Board of Appeals granting a variance to Karl D. Clemmey at Copeland Drive, with copy of ruling enclosed stating that the petition to annul the decision of the Board of Appeals is denied, and its decision is affirmed with restrictions set forth therein. Sewer Permit approved for Home Developers, Inc., 467 Crescent Street, Brockton for Lot #1 Willow Street. The Board received an invitation to attend the joint installation of the Mansfield Post No. 198 and Auxiliary on Saturday evening, September 9, 1972 at 8:00 P.M. at the Legion Hall on Fruit Street. Board of Appeals decision read denying the application of Dorothy M. O'Shea for a variance requesting permission to construct a three - family dwelling on a parcel of land containing 41,000 sq. ft located on Willow Street. Letter received from Town Clerk A. Remillard requesting the creation of a new position in the Town Clerk's office because of the amount of work to be done which is more than can be handled by two girls. He recommended that Joan Tilton, now employed as a, tomporary employee, be retained in the office as a permanent clerk. The Board discussed 0n .request and the funding to cover the salary for the remainder, of the year. The Town Manager, to meet with the Finance Committee to disonss a xequest -for' A 'transfer. ( Application .received from James Eastman, d/b/a Eastman's Motor Sales at h25 North Main Street for a Class II Garage License. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Colella, to grant James Eastman, d/b/a. Eastman's Motor Sales, 425 North Main Street a Class I.T. Garage license, subject to approval by the Town Counsel, which was seconded by Selectman Titus, and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman T.itus..to grant the following licenses for the Mansfield House of Pizza, for Oleo, store license for Milk and Cream, Common Yethaller; and Operating a. Food Establishment, which was seconded by Selectman Seeher and so voted. Request received for the replacement of a sign by Edward Proteau at 84 Copeland. Drive. The Board to check with the Town Counsel regarding this request. Application received from Karl D. Mammon 750 South Main Street for the underground storage of 9,980 gallons at his place of business on Route 140.Copeland. Drive which had been approved by Chief Bellavance. After a discussion a motion was made by Se- lectman Sooher to approve the permit for the storage of gasoline for Karl D. Clemmey, Route 140 Copeland Drive which was seconded by Selectman Main,subjeot to the approval of the Town Coumsel-whioh was = voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to approve a4 -day Beer. License for the TV County Beagle Club, September. 1,293 and 4, subject to the usual restriction, which was second- ed by Selectman Main and so voted. K Discussion regarding items on the Treasurer's Warrant. Selectman Main questioned voucher #2826 for a cal.cul.ator for the Fight Department in the amount of $100. and the Anderson Nichols voucher. Selectman Titus gave a brief .resume of the report received from them, and after further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Titus to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $80,825.36, voucher. 01826 to'be held out for questioning, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. Allen Willis before the Board with his plan for Spruce Acres, and discussed with the Board the drainage, etc. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to approve the plan of Allen Willis, and it was no voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher and seconded by Selectman Colella to accept the minutes of the previous meeting with a correction to be made in the last name of the appointee to the Airport Commission which should. be Lawrence, and it was so voted. LeonQd Flynn reportedVn various °meetings, and'ref erring to the S611d WAste Ste6rm ing 06mmittee'advised that at the first meeting in'September that Paul Anderson will be there. The purpose of this meeting will be to try to resolve some of the questions regarding the violations with regard to sanitary landfill site. With regard to a, meeting of the Joint Planning and Transportation Committee, Routes 25 and 1( }0 were discussed. Representatives from most of the towns in the area were there. A .representative will be coming out within the month, but the D.P.W. is not going to make public any of its plans. The Board discussed the plans of Canoe River Acres Subdivision as resubmitted by Morley &, Morley for Douglas L. King. Reviewed the plan, and items 2 and 4 have not been complied with, the plans to be returned for this information and advise that the Board needs this information within three weeks. A motion was made by Selectman Main to disapprove the plan until the proper information has been supplied to the Board complying with the Board of Health Regulations #2 and h, which was seconded by Selectman Secher and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to approve the Bristol County Consortium regarding F.F.A. contract and sign, subject to Town. Counsel approval, which was so voted. The Board would like a, progress report on the Donovan Company's progress on the new substation from Les Ferrier.. Selectman Colella suggested a, tentative, date of September 14 at 6:00 P.M. for a softball game for the Jimmy Fund with the Board, Police and Fire Departments. This would be behind the Middle School or Memorial Park. Regulations on Unsewered. Areas to be on the agenda for next meeting. Selectman Titus brought up about checking with A.A. Will regarding Mill Street and also the signs at Eastman and East Streets. Also, the problem with C.C.& F. and Route 106. Suggested "speed bumps" at the lights. To check with C.C. & F. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to go into executive session, and it was so voted. The .regular meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M. August 23, 1972 Executive session Board discussed Wayside Estate percolation tests. Town Manager to arrange a meeting with owners. The Board discussed personnel policy with the Town Manager. Motion to go into open session at 11:30 P.M. moti& was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Col.ella and was so voted. The Board discussed percolation test regulations, and reviewed report of subdivision. The Board discussed action taken on Captain John Williams Estate. A motion was made by Selectman Seeher, seconded by Selectman Colella that the decision of July 12, 1972 be amended and that the developer be required to take pore tests at locations directed by the Board, and was so voted.