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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-13-1972September. 13, 1972 Fleeting called at 7:40 P.M- All members present, and the Town Manager. A. motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Col.ella to approve the Treasurer's Warrent in. the amount of $185,086.53, and it was so voted. (Selectman Main opposed to voucher #,3026 -"Sand Screening Plant Rental bill.). piscuspion regp.pding arrang3.ng a meeting with the,local. insurpnce.people to go.over the insurauce, program. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted. All in favor. IZotice received. from the D.P.W. in Taunton with the approval for the expenditure Of Chapter. 768 funds, advising that the request has been forwarded to the D.P.W. office for further processing. The .request was for the transfer of the balance in the account of $3,000. being transferred for Mill Street. Letter read. from Whitman and Howard regarding the estimates for three types of pump- i.ng tests that could be conducted in the Witch Pond axea. The estimates are based on bids reoei.vQ from several qualified well testing contractors. A prolonged pumping test''withrel.ati.vely short discharge pipe would cost in the vicinity of 0000. An approximate 7 day pumping test with a long (3,000 feet plus) discharge line would cost about "$8,000.•and a, twenty day pumping test with a, long discharge line would cost about $1.5,000;00. It was advised that the 20 day test with a long discharge pipe would be the most valuable to the torn in terms of information to be gained. The town to advise which test would be preferred so that a contract can be i.ni.ti.ated for testing and give the test well contractor'amplb, notice. The Chairman advised that as soon as the Board received this letter it was immediate- ly decided to pursue the 20 day test. It is hoped that some help will be received from SRPEDD. Jotter received from the town of Ipswich congratulating the torn on being a w.i.nn.err.'in the Class ITT "1972'Town Report Contest. Roquested a. Torn Report' be mailed to the Torn of3pswich. Requost received. from James Wills, President of the Rotary Club suggesting that more funds be appropriated, for Christmas dedoiations, advising that $6,000. would pay for an outside contractor. After a discussion it was agreed this be referred to the Capital. Improvement Committee. Letter received from the Planning Board advising that the Planning Board met with Ralph Maloon, on September 11 to review the proposed plan for Old Colony Way. Mr. Maloon asked'. the Boa.-rd's opinion on the requirement for the water main to be in- sta:l.l.ea the entire length of the proposed roadway, and about the type of curbing to be used.,The Torn Meeting voted required that the road be made in conformance with specifications in the Mansfield Subdivision Rules and Regulations. Therefore, the water main would be required, and the Planning Board agroed that granite - 2 - should be used instead of bituminous concrete because of durability. The Planning ( Board questioned the advisability of spending money for the detailed construction of this road wi.thcht detailed information on the traffic movement in the dorm towm area. A lot more detailed information in needed prior to requesting a, substantial amount of money for the construction of this road. To accomplish this more detailed engineering is required citing seven points to be considered, but also advised that it would be a•dvi.sahle to have this traffic engineering done in order that a detailed presentation could be made to the voters. An alternate would be for the Selectmen to recommend that money be appropriated to gravel and oil this right -of -way, and make Old Colony way a, one -way street for a, period of not less than 6 months, and by doing this it could be determined if the one -way traffic system would actually work. Selectman Main advised that some of the merchants had spoken to him about trying out parking on one side of the street, and after a discussion about sending out questi.on- n6.irosto each merchant regarding one side of the street parking or the !.figure eight" plan, a motion was made by Selectman Titus to send a questionnairot,o- yvery,nmonch rt on North Main Street and have it back in five days regarding one side of the street parking, which was seconded. by Selectman Secher and so voted. Letter. .received from David A. Bryant commenting upon several traffic situations in the town and suggesting improvements. He advised that he wrould be pl.eased'to discuss them with the Board in greater detail should the Board, desire. Ralph Maloon before the Board with the plan for Old Colony way, and discussed some of the things that he had discussed with the Planning Board. The Board advised him that they were going to send out questionnA:ivz to the merchants about one side of the street parking, and that it would be tried out for a, trial period if the merchants agree to the trial period. The Board would still go ahead with the plans for the Old Colony May street project. Nxs. Jell.nek read a prepared letter regarding Fulton Pond gravel removal. Mentioned Mr. Will's offer to take care of the gravel with no cost to the town. (quoted articles voted at the 1971 Town Meeting regarding the pond. excavation. Advised the Board, Town Manager. and Conservation Commission are bound by these votes of the 1971 Town meeting, and also letter from the Director of Accounts regarding Fulton Pond gravel which makes it clear that it is .illegal to remove this gravel on a barter. basis. She also advised. the Selectmen cannot accept the $1,000, gift of Mr. will toward the repa.i.r. of Mill Street without Town Voting approval.. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to grant a two day beer license to %o Olde Time Fair. Committee for September 16 and 17, 1972 with the usual, restriction for the 17th, which was seconded. by Selectman Socher and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded. by Selectman Main to approve the peti- tion of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company and the Town of Mansfield Municipal Lighting Depavtment covering the location of one JO pole on Mill. Street on the northwesterly side approximately 37 foot northeast of Stearns Avenue, which was Be voted. A motion was mado by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve the sewer assessments for West Street, which was so voted. A motion wan made by Selectman Titus, seconded. by Selectman Colel.la to approve and ®3N sign the .deod between the Town aatd. the Fish and Game Associ.at.i.on for land as described in the deed, and was so, voted. The Town Mnlager adv.i.sed.the Board that North Main Street would be completed Friday. Working oil traffic signs, caution signs, etc..; chocking with the Police Chief .regard ing intersections; spoke about C;C ;& F. getting prices on a blinking dangerous inter- section sign. C.C. &. F. will pay for part of that and will clear intersection of some brush. Budget forms have boen sent out to all departments to be returned by October 16, 1.972. Discussed Chapter 90 projects for next yeas., will write to D.P.M. rogarding the town's requests. Selectman Col.ella, again brought up about closing the sanitary land fi.l.l site on Mondays for heavy construction and industrial. users. Discussed: the problems at the land fill. and Selectman Col.ella, made a, motion that a, week from Monday for thirty days the dump will be closed on Mondays for heavy construction and industrial users which eras second- ed by Selectman Titus. The motion lost on a'3_2 vote:agai.ns, Discussed Town Hall demolition project, Town Manager advised that work should be com- pleted by next Friday. Also the corner. of School. and Hest Streets regarding the signs directing traffic to Route 1.l:0; yellow line from this corner to Carpenter No. on West Stroo .should be blacked. out, and also discussed traffic lights at the corner of vilest and School Streets. After discussion a'motion;was? made by'Solectman'.COlella to petition the State in regard to put up traffic lights at the junction of Route 140 and School. Street which was seconded by Selectman Titus, and so voted. Town Manager to get accident report from Chief D'Afile regarding I -lost Street railroad crossing. sing. Selectman Secher spoke regarding complaint of Mr.. I,i,nn regarding the dog bite reported.. There in a policy that no person shall keep a, dog that disturbs the public . Selectman Titus advised that he had gone to a, meeting of the Great Woods Study Com- mittee, the purpose of the meeting was to present the new brochure. Town is fortunate to have people of this nature .iterested in a, project of this kind. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to reschedule the meeting of September 28,6nd meet on September 27, 1972 at 7:30 P.M. at 6 :00 P.M. and it was so voted. The Board received the Request for Transfer from the Finance Committee for the request for additional money for the Town Clerk and Acoountant's Salary Account to retain'an additional Clerk in'.the office. Selectman Main zecommended that this',136ard try to' find the clerk a position within the town if possible, and that she should be given a good recommendation if not retained. Selectman Main also discussed. the Water Department in regard to .rates compared to other towns, size of department which is understaffed and the truck is old.. Should review water anal sewer rates. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Seoher to send Resolution to the Cooperative Banc which was so voted. 1 A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to go into executive session. The .regular meeting adjourned at 905 P.M. September 139 1972 After an executive session, a, motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Seeher to open the meeting, and it teas so vote @. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to abato the list of sewer assessments recommended by the Town Treasurer, and it was so voted. (List of abatements on file)