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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-11-1972October 11, 1972 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3• 8 :30 P.M. sMrs: Jellinek re gravel pit on Brown Avenue (R69,za) 4. 9:15 P.M. John)�Adafisore,:Subdivisioii .bh OaklaAd;,Street (Stiveletta) 5. 9 :30 P.M. Ralph, "Mlobil'_ «�'sikn,Zall Street plans Canoe River Acres Decision regarding North t4ain Street parking On site Sewer Regulations October 11, 1972 Meeting called to order at 7:40 p.m. All members present and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher, to approve the warrant in the amount of $667,620.80 and it was so voted. Error noted in last week's minutes, paragraph 2 on page 2, should be changed to Selectman Main instead of Chairman Main. Upon a motion by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main, it was voted to approve the minutes of last week's meeting - so voted. A copy of a letter read from Attorney Ernest White written to the Town Clerk Arthur Remillard in regard to Leo Wolf versus George Wojtkiewicz and members of the Board of Appeals, notifying him that he has filed an appeal with the Bristol County Superior Court on October 4, 1972, regarding Tremont Street apartments. A copy of the Bill in Equity is filed with the Superior Court. A copy of a letter read from J. T. Cronin, District Highway Engineer, written to Justin Radlo, Acting Chief Engineer, regarding a contract undertaken a year ago to eliminate the water problems at the Mansfield underpasses with the Penetryn System, Inc. During the winter the largest crack on Chaun.%rStreet developed a new leak. Con- tractor has offered to fix this leak at no cost, sometime within the next few weeks. Also grouting damaged one of the pumps at the pumphouse on Chauney St. A copy of an estimate from Maher Supply Corp. enclosed for pump repairs at a cost of $5,000. A notice read from Southeastern Association of Boards of Health regarding fall meet- ing to be held on Wednesday, October 25, at the Halifax CountpyClub on Route 106 in Halifax. A letter read from Joseph Keating, Board of Registration in Embalming and Funeral Direeting,written to Shierino Amiei regarding his inquiry about local licensing fees for funeral directors. The letter stated the fee of $50.00 seems to be very high; majority of towns have an average fee of $5.00. A motion was made by Selectman Seoher, seconded by Selectman Colella, to change the funeral license fee to $5.00 effective for 1973 and was so voted. Letter from SRPEDD read regarding a short course in development that may be taken. Letter is to be forwarded to the Industrial Development Commission. Copy of a letter read sent to Bristol Arms, Dedham, Mass., from William F. McCarthy, Outdoor Advertising Division, regarding Commissioners' disapproval of an application for a sign located on Stearns Avenue, Route 106. This is a residential area and the sign does not comply with Section 9K and 5A. A motion was made by Selectman Main to inform them that the sign must be taken down and the same to apply to every and all sign violators which was seconded by Select- man Secher, and so voted. A copy of a letter read from the Conservation Commission to Les Ferrier pertaining to the Town of Mansfield, Gilbert Street Substation. The Commission approves and supports his notice of intent regarding the project and impressed with his concern and support of the protection of the ecology in the area within the boundaries of the project. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to approve the plane and specifications for clearing, excavating, grading, placement and compaction of fill for the Gilbert St. Substation, Specification No. 1454 -1 and Plan No. 1454 -G1, which was seconded by -2- Selectman Secher, and was so "voted. - Vote _was.,4_rl with Selectman Main opposed. Letter read from Herb Linn in regard to Leon Grant's dogs chasing his son and a friend. Letter read from Deputy Chief Richard Bellavance regarding Massachusetts Institute of Fire Department Instructors meeting on October 25, at 10:00 a.m. at Sandy's Restaurant, Route 1, Plainville, inviting,a member of the Board to attend; the meeting. NotiCEs of dog bites -read on Stearns Avenue and Iiigh Street. Application read for an overhanging sign for the Mansfield Bicycle Shop, at 244 North Main Street, approx.12 *' x 2' - decided that this must go the Board of Appeals for variance then will come back to this Board. Application read for a sign to be attached to the building at Brown's Service Center, 500 School Street, approx. 3' by 4' - to be taken under advisement by theBoard. A motion maoeby Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal of a Sunday entertainment license to Dagg's Lounge for juke box, radio and T.V. and was so voted. Letter read from Giziano Scarpellini at 114 Pratt Street regarding the heavily travelled Route 106 and the difficulty he has backing out of his driveway. He suggested that if a portion of Wessel Avenue, which is on;-one side of his land, could be paved, he could then pave a portion of his land to make a turn - around sn&)head out onto to Pratt St. Solectman;Colella stated that heidoosi.have%84roblem there•: After furthe'ridiscussion it was decided to let the Town Manager look into this further. Discussion regarding the traffic,: situation on North Main Street. Town Planner and ':mown Engineer had a map drawn showing the widths - 41' on the south side up to Corrivans and varying widths of between 30' to 37' northerly of that point to the lights at Chaunoy Street. Also showed that there are 75 parking spaces on the east side and 73 spaces on the west side. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella, to park on the east side, bane the west side from Thomas Street to New England Security for a three -month trial basis and to go along with the Old Colony Way only if the on- side parking doesn't work out, and was so voted. vote was 4 _,1,with Chairman Caponigro- opposed. Mrs. Jellinek read a letter in reference to Joseph Rersa's gravel pit on Brown Ave. advising the Board t}s;- Utth�e bond of $20,000. that Mr. Rezza has posted with the Town Clerk.shall terminate on Deoi 30, 1972, while the permit to remove gravel given by the Appeals Board expires Nov. 30, 1973; the Town would be in error to accept this bond which expires 11 months before the gravel permit expires; therefore,it should be the duty of the Town to get, aA extension of this bond at least until Dee. -30, 1973 at once and asked the Board to take immediate steps to rectify this situation for the good of the Town. Les Ferrier presented the plans for the Gilbert Street substation to the Board of Selectmen. Town Manager stated that they would be filed with the state. -g- Town Manager announced the appointment of William Cahoon, Southbridge, Mass. as the new Water and Sewer.Superintendent. He is currently the Sewer Superintendent in Sturbridge, Mass., and there he serves a population larger than our own. Mr. Cahoon was in the Corps of Engineers for 12 years. He will begin work on Tuesday, October 24, at a salary of $119200.00 a year: A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher, that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield hereby requests the Massachusetts Department of Public Works to erect and maintain sped limit signs,on numbered Routes 140 and 106 in said Torn, and was so voted. Torn Manager brought up the point of Stonehill College asking that a directional sign be installed on Rt. 106 at one of the poles. They should ask the state for permission or get permission from the landowner to install the sign. Town Manager also stated that the Sidewalk Replacement and Repairs and the Street Line Painting contracts would be advertised the next day. Chairman Caponigro brought up Canoe River Acres. Discussion regarding approving the plan as submitted with the following restrictions on the plans, that no building permits or percolation tests would be taken until drainage is installed and approved by the Planning Board. Selectman Secher stated the plan is for the development of that land and was opposed to it. Chairman Caponigro stated we should check with the Town Counsel first and action was deferred. ( Selectman Colella brought up swimming pools regarding having to have a fence around them and said there was no law in the Town regarding this and would like to propose that there should be a law that all in- the - ground swimming pools should have a least a 4 -foot fence around them. The Town Manager is to check on this to see what the other Towns have, such as Foxboro. Selectman Colella also brought up that the berm curb on East Street where the new sidewalk has been put in, should be painted white and also by the catch basin by Flint's Farm. Selectman Secher brought up that some decisive action should be taken on the On -Site Sewer Regulations. There was discussion that not many complaints have been received but Selectman Secher said she has received some. Chairman Caponigro said we should get after the installers and should be left up to the discretion of the Board of Health or the officers, and suggested a few changes be made in the regulations and after some further discussion was tabled. Selectman Secher mentioned the lights installed at Memorial Park at Midget Football Field that were vandalized and how unfortunate it was. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main, that a letter be written to the Recreation Commission and have a #$100.00 reward subject to the con- viction and arrest of vandals and was so voted. Selectman Secher questione&P the radar equipment and the Town Manager advised her that it's, on order and should be receiving it soon. John Adams present at the meeting to discuss extension of time on permits for Carole Ann Realty - better looking plan and nice looking building (144 units). Its over six month period and would like an extension of the time as permit has expired. Jim Grady suggested they could direct the Building Inspector to amend the building permits as of October 12 and keep '. the permits and sewer permits so that -4- they would come in at the same intervals. Selectman:Titus requested this be taken under advisement by °the Board.membersi:and was so agreed-. Herbert Linn present at the meeting and informed the Board that he would be attend- ing a hearing Friday (October 13) at 10:30 a.m. regarding Leon Grant's dogs. He said one of the dogs chased his son and some boys on bicycles and has called the Dog Officer and he is usually not available when he calls. Said a police officer should go dorm and gbserve this situation. Town Counsel said when a complaint is made to the Dog Officer he should investigate and let us know his findings, and also stated that if the dog is found running at large, he could be shot on sight. Recommended that he wait until after the hearing to see what happens then. Selectman Main stated that Leon Grant said he has been restraining his dogs and would be glad to split the cost of putting up a fence. Chairman Caponigro suggested Mr. Linn report back on the matter next week after the hearing. Ralph Maloon presented a plan for Hall Street to be signed by the Board members. Town Counsel stated that Gladys Holmes' lawyer has decided to discontinue the suit against the Town due to her health. Board members discussed John Todesco's resignation from the Great Woods Study Committee and another appointment should be made to fill the pqsition. Decided to wait until they receive a resignation in writing from Mr. Todesco before filling the position. The Chairman mentioned that he had spokeito Mr. Eysie, who requested the Town partioi- pate when he repaired the sidewalk on North Main Street. The Board referred "the matter to the Town Manager to look into the details. A motion was made by Selectman Titus to go into executive session, seconded by Select- man Secher and so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 10 ;05 p.m. October 11, 1972 Executive Session Board members discussed the building permit for Mr. Stiveletta.for Carole Ann Realty. hoard discussed letter received from the Fire Department - to be turned over to the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to reopen the meeting and so voted. There was further discussion regarding the building permit for the Stiveletta develop- ment on Oakland Street. A motion was made by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Titus -,,, that a 10- percent surcharge be added to the building permit fee for the build- ing permit extension due to the additional paper work and inspections which will result, and was so voted. Vote was 3 -1, Selectman Secher opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Colella, to appoint Charles Meszoely to the Great Woods Study Committee and was so voted - unanimously. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main, to approve the Canoe River Acres Subdivision definitive plan as submitted with the restrictions that no building permit or sewerage permit be issued until the subsurface drainage system is installed by the developer, and approved by the Mansfield Planning Board and so voted. Vote was 3 - 1, Selectman Secher opposed. A,motion.,made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to ajourn the meeting and was so voted.