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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 9-27-1972September 27, 1972 Meeting called. at AS P.m. All members present and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Titus and seconded by Selectman Secher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $383,472.);)1 and was so voted. Selectman Main wished to be recorded as opposed to voucher #3208, Richard. J. Donovan, Tno. in the amount of $2,584.)14. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Seloctman.Socher to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, All in favor. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to grant per- mission, to the Phillips Wolch Post ;3264 Veterans of Foreign Wars to conduct a. Poppy Drive from October 16 to October 23, 1972, and was so voted. Lotter received from the Mansfield Cooperative Bank thanking the Board for the Resolution so thoughtfully presented to the Bank regarding the renovated Bank . Notice received from the Department of Public Utilities .regarding investigation of telephone service listing the dates and locations of hearing to be held at 10:00 A.M. on various dates. Lotter received from the Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees A.F.L. C.T.O. pursuant to the provision of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Town Board. of Selectmen and the American Federation of Municipal Employees notifying the Board that the Union desires to enter into negotiations for the purpose of extending the Agreement presently in effect, and to rroposo certain changes and amendments. Two or three suggested dates should be'suggested for._ ;a. - meeting to dib%ss'the'above." Letter received from S_RPEDD regarding the establis3nmont of an Ad Too committee (of sub -state regions to discuss and. make recumnendati.onns to the Governor's Technical. and. Policy Committees whi.oh have boon charged with the :responnsi.bil..i.ty by Governor Sargent regarding defining a, not of regions for federal programs in the State. One suggestion would combine the SRPEDD with Cape Cod and the Islands. The first meeting of this important topic will be held. on October )1s 1972 at the E. Pole School in Taunton at 7:30 P -M- The Board received; an 'i'invi' Cation. from the 'Mansfiel'd Firefighters' A'ssoci'ation, to attend. its Harvest Supper on Saturday, September. 30, 1972- The Clerk read. a Resolution commending the Fi.-re Department in .rega:rd'.ta theVire at 12 Bella: Vista Avenue.commendi.ng the Department for its professional conduct, and prior training which was influential in the rescue of a, child from the fl.aanes, especially the efforts of Robert P. Bel.lavanoo and Deputy Chief Richard R. Bellavanr.( for their efforts beyond the call of duty. Notice received from the Cooperative Extension Service advising that the Hntoh Act has been ammiennded by Chapter 78)1, Acts of 1972, which combines the so-called Hatch ,Act and Jones Law into one legislative instrument. The Conservation. Com- missions have been given greater authority in the administration of this Act, which becomes effective on October 15, 1972. Conservation Commissions shall. - 2 - hold the hearings regarding dredge and .fill applications and also impose such conditions to protect the interests as desovi.bed in the legislation. Public hearings will be field in Lakeville, Natick and Dennis to expl.ai.n the administration of the new legislation. Copy of letter to the Board of Appeals from Ernest A. Wh.te,Attoxney read•ddyis.i.ng that Edward Protean had applied to the Board of Appehls for a. Variance to put up a sign at Copeland. Drive. Discussion regarding the Wood. Real Estate sign, and a, motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to direct the Town Counsel to check regarding this sign, and to take necessary legal action, and it was so voted. The Toim Manager advised that the Finance Committee would set up a deeting for next Wednesday at 7.00 P.M., the Board to attend., regarding the request for a transfer. for Mitch Pond. Note from Charles Jones, Plumbing Inspector advising that on August 23, 1972 Perco- lation tests were suspended. He believed they should be reopened_ at this time. The Floating inspector. to be advised that perc tests now be in effect. Letter_ received. from Mnyley 8; Morley in connection with the Canoe River Acres Sub- division on Ware Street with a, copy of a report from Ernest W. Branch, Inc., Civil Engineers regarding percolation tests made during the month of September.. Also a copy of the plan was enclosed showing the lots referred to in this report, and a copy of a report from Haley & Aldrick, Inc., Consulting Soil Engineers. Per- colation tests had been taken in the presence of the Plumbing Inspector_ and he had- indicated that he was satisfied with the percolation and would not require any further tests to be taken. The plan shows five drainage easements, and they wi.l.l contain the system of sub-drains referred to in the Haley & Aldrich report. These drains will intercept the water shed into this property from the westerly side of Ware Street, and the water will be carried through the drains and d.ischa.rged on the easterly end of the subdivision. The Board discussed the problem, and the Town Manager advised that the Planning Board was going to .request the installa- tion of underdrains. There was further discussion. The Town Manager discussed with the Board regarding two people on South Main Street; namely, Mr. Tweedy and Doctor. Sheehan, who would like to connect to the Hall. Street sewer main. There are two houses and two vacant lots, about 11,500. There is not suffi.ciont money to connect these two extensions and after a, discussion it wa.s agreed. the Tom Manager would pursue further with the people and see if they want to pick up the di.fference,the'toiv i4ould abate the assessment Discilssed request 'ni the'Fitiance Committee for a, transfer.. The Town Manager requested. the Board for a waiver of the bidding procedure to repair the front -end Trojan. FIhen the other section of the transmission was repaired it cost about 51,150. Need this equipment for snow, etc. feel that this is on emorgeno) situation. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to declare this an emergency and authorize the Town Manager to have the Trojan front - end loader repaired in the amount of 11,150, and it was so voted:'. -3 Torn Manager discussed the extension of a water service for Mr. DePi.11.o. .After a discussion a, motion was made by Selectman Colella, and seconded by Selectman Main to grant permi.asi.on for. the water. extension for Mr. DePil.l.o on Draper. Avenue. and it was so voted. Town Manager advised that he had discussed. the Fdgewood Street drainage with Air.. Mi.11.etto. It is 375 fact from the last catch _basinVithi.ii. the'Aii.11ette .development to the edge of South Main Street. That wort; would cost slightly less than ;{19000. and because the fork is being done presently on the Mi.11ette property it seemed best to continue with his contractor. Mould have an excellent price for the work. The rent of the project installation from South Main Street up to and including the drainage work would be done later under. contract. Selectman Titus, brought up about the Crocker Street parking problem. Should have one side parking. A motion was made by Selectman Ata.n to increase the Town Marnfgerls salary to $19,000. The Chairman advised that he thought the Board should discuss this matter in execu- tive session where it .i.nvol.ved finances and personnel of the Torn. Selectman Titus abstained from seconding Selectman Main's motion and thought it should be discussed in executive session. Selectman Main advised, that there should be a, notice In the local paper that the Board will hold a public hearing on October 4 regarding the parking and traffic pattern on North Main Street for any interested people in the torn , A motion was made by Selectman Main and seconded. by Selectman Titus to go into executive session, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:35 P.M- I n executive session the Board discussed the increase in the Torn Manager's salary. A motion was made by Selectman Main to go into open session which was seconded. by Selectman Titus, and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main that the Town Manager's salary be increased from $15,500. to 317,500. which was seconded by Selectman Titus and so voted..