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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-18-1972AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Lettere . 3. Folder 4. 8:30 p.m: - .,,Herb Stearns regarding Old Colony Way Magna Vista, Section 2;. Subdivision - Board of Health t October 18, 1972 Meeting called to order at 7335 p.m. October 18, 1972 All memberspresent and the Town Manager. Warrant was read in the amounVof $130, 722.36. Selectman Secher, questioned ° voucher #3565 from C.N. Wood in amount of $1,147.38. Town Manager stated this was previously an emergency item so that °!oqu pment!:�oould ^be repaired,and• was approved by the, Board. Selectman Main questioned voucher #3599 for Richard Donovan, Inc. in amount of $3,733• and stated that he was against it. Town Manager was asked to get this itemized. Also questionned vquoher #3597 for removal of two dead treesin amount of $612.00. Town Manager to check to see if the Light Dept. had a hold harmless agreement on one of them because private property was involved. Upon a motion by Selectman Colella seconded by Selectman Secher it was voted to accept the warrant in the amount of $130,722.36 and was so voted. Letter read from the County Commissioners of Bristol County to the Board regarding a dopy of a letter received by the County Commissioners from Mr. Charles S. Hood, Chief of Insect Pest Control of Dept. of Natural Resources,-concerning a communication he.sent to us on Sept. 28, 1972 with regard to the late filing of 1971 reports of expenses incurred for work done in control of Dutch elm disease, and for us to please have our proper department head file the required report in accordance with Mr. Hood's instructions. A copy of a letter read from Charles S. Hood, Chief of Insect Pest Control addressed to the Bristol County Commissioners stating that this letter has been sent to each of the cities and towns having failed to report expenses according to Chapter 132, G. L. and stated that late monthly reports will be accepted for the year 1971 but will not carry over to 1972 reports. Copy of a letter read from Jim Grady to Woods Real Estate stating that the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen have instructed him to commence legal action against Woods Real Estate as a result of continued maintenance of a sign on their premises which is contrary to Mansfield Zoning By -Laws, as no order or permit has been issued by the Board authorizing this sign, and that he will seek a criminal complaint against them unless the sign is removed. Copy of a letter read from Town Manager to Joseph Rezza reminding him that his per- formance bond in the amount of $5,000. expires on December 30, 1972 and that it must be renewed if I his gravel pit is to be in operation beyond that date to its expira- tion of November 30, 1973 and that he must file the bond with the Town Clerk. Letter read from the Mansfield Housing Authority to the Board regarding Elderly Pro- ject #667 -2 and enclosing with the letter a copy of the Contract for Financial Assis- tance" between the Mansfield Housing Authority. and Commonwealth of Mass. for the Town's files. Letter read from the Board of Appeals to the Board notifying them that at their meeting on October 7, it was voted to request the Board of Selectmen to instruct :the Building Inspector to inspect the following gravel removal operations: A. A. Will Corp. on Mill St., Bertarelli Brothers on Maple St., Joseph Rezza on Plain St., and Paul Cooper on West Street, and have the Building Inspector forward a report to `,them after his inspection. -2- Notice of Public Hearing read from the Planning Board in reference to Home Developers, Inc., having atbmitted a definitive plan of a proposed subdivision for property located on>eastsrly side of Laurie Lane, to be held on Monday, October 30, 1972 at 8:30 p.m. Another notioe of Public Hearing read from the Planning Board in reference to Mansfield Trust, having submitted a definitive plan of a proposed subdivision of land located off Forbes Boulevard to be held on Monday, October 30, 1972 at 8:00 p.m. Letter read from Herbert Linn to the Board of Selectmen regarding Leon Grant. "s dogs chasing his son and a friend while on their bibyeles on October 12th. He witnessed the matter and visa unable to contact the Dog Officer and called the Police Dept.,who investigated the matter. A copy of a letter read from Richard J. Donovan, Inc. addressed to the Light Department enclosing with the letter five copies of a design and drafting bar for the Gilbert St. Substation and stating specifications for the 25 MVA Power Transfers have been oom- pleted. read A copy of a letter /from Camp, Dresser & McKee to Mr. Stuart C. Peterson, Environmental Protection Agency, regarding Sewage Treatment Plant Improvements, requesting partial payment for the work completed up to'Sept. 1, 1972. The contract is 56.0% complete`: with 55% of the eligible work completed. A copy of a letter read from Camp, Dresser & McKee to the Town Manager regarding the estimate for Partial Payment No. 51.to be paid to the contractor, Winston Builders Corporation, for work completed through October 1, 1972 in the amount of $4,222.35• Notice read from the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association regarding the 44th Annual State -Wide Town Meeting at Dunfey's Hyannis Resort on October 20, 21, and 22. Letter read from George Draper, Pastor, Seventh -day Adventist Church requesting per- mission to solicit from door to door in their annual ingathering appeal, during the period of November 18 to December 25, 1972 between hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. A motion was made by Selectman Titus and seconded by Selectman Seeher to approve;' the request of the Seventh -day Adventist Church-, and was so voted. Letter read from Peter DeGirolamo to the Board stating that because of his business interests and other commitments he will have to resign from the Great Woods Study Committeeand to accept his resignation effective October 13, 1972•. Upon a motion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to accept the resignation of Peter DeGirolamo and to write a letter of appreciation for services and was so voted. Letter of. resignation read from,Thomas A. Malay from the Zoning Board of Appeals to take effect October 17, 1972. Upon a motion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Colella to accept the resignation of Thomas A. Malay and was so voted. Discussion regarding replacement for the position - to be taken under advisement. A copy of a letter read from William Koster, Vice President of Jimmy Fund, addressed to the Town Manager acknowledging receipt of two cheeks totaling $70.00 resulting from -3- a softball game played between the Firemen'.and Selectmen and thanking the men who played on both teams and people of Mansfield who helped make this contribution. Notice read from SRPEDD regarding the Industrial Development Seminar on November 1, November 15, and December 6 - to be forwarded to the Industrial Development Commission. Notice of a dog.bite read on Aspen Street. Application read for a sign to be attached to the building for Broom's Service Center at 500 School Street, approx. 3' x 4'. This was decided to be in an Industrial zone. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant the air Kermit t� $room's Service Center with•the:stipuletion that it not be illuminated an w sovoe . Discussion regarding changing the Selectmen's meeting next week on October 25th to 4:00 p.m. due to the 18-'Month budget, meeting on that date at 6:00 p.m. Upon a motion by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to change the Selectmen's meeting on October 25th to 4:00 p.m. for a work session - so voted. Letter read from Ralph Maioon written to the Board in reference to Magna Vista, Sec- tion II subdivision plans advising that lots 18, 19 and 20 are involved *ith -Hatch Act and that it is their intention to file the entire subdivision in accordance with Hatch Act Laws to resolve any questionable areas prior to construction; and that a percolation test and deep test hole will still be necessary within sewage disposal area prior to construction. A motion was made by Selectman Titus seconded by Selectman Seoher to approve the plans for Magna Vista subdivision subject to the restrictions noted in RIBS Engineering Com- pany letter of October 18,�>& filing of the subdivision plan in compliance with the Hatch Act procedure and that percolation tests be run prior to the issuance of building permits,and was so voted. Herbert Stearns present at the meeting regarding the one -side parking on North Blain Street. He stated that the one -side parking ban would insure no harm to the Christ- mas season business of merchants on North Main Street, if the Selectmen would begin this trial plan after January 11 1973. Also said the most narrow section of North Main Street exists between Cottage and Church Street and would it be possible to ban the parking on one -side in this area now. Selectman Main agreed with 11r. Stearns regarding thebottleneck by Allied Auto and stated ire have hurt the Post Office by the one side parking plan and feels the figure 8 pattern is the best answer but at the present will have to go along with one -side parking as it�;was voted. Chai±man Caponigro read a letter that was sent and'•addressed,' personally -to him from Mr. Morse the Postmaster stating that.the onerside parking should apply only to certain areas on North Main St. and parking should not be allowed for any more than a 2 -hour period, and parking around post office not more than 15 minutes. Selectman Titus felt we could not allow spot parking on Main Street because a police officer would be needed full -time to patrol area and make sure signs were enforced. Selectman Colella brought up that something should be done so that trucks would not be allowed to travel down North Main Street. Selectman Seeher felt that the Board had made the best decision at the time and what will be done would be a start and they tried to take everyone into consideration. Board decided to take this under advisement. -4- Town Manager mentioned the Sewer Infiltration bids received and would like to award the contract to the second low bidder of the Penetryn System, Inc. instead of to the low bidder New England Pipe Cleaning Company. Felt the Penetryn System should be awarded the bid because of past work done by them and recommended that they continue on with the work. Board gave the Town Manager authority to go ahead and award the bid to the Penetryn,System. Town Manager brought up contacting Easton about the water main extension to see,-.if they would supply water for the two homes on Maple Street. Tabled for further dis- cussion. Town Manager mentioned that Elwood Shepherd would like to be relieved of his duties as Field Driver for the Town and someone would have to be appointed to fill his un- expired term. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus, to approve the plan submitted by Cabot, Cabot & Forbes for Berkshire Road as submitted and was so voted. Selectman Secher mentioned the blind corner at intersection of Williams Street and Tremont Street and advised some action be taken regarding this. Also mentioned if let - =: ter had been written to Recreation Commission regarding leaving the chain off the gates at Memorial Park so police could patrol the area to prevent any further vandalism. Town Manager to check with Mr. Cinelli regarding this. Town Manager advised that Milhaus and Stiveletta have been notified regarding the signs to be taken down...Chairman Caponigro mentioned if a sign permit had been issued to Ryan and Elliott on Maple Street - Town Manager to check on this. Selectman Main mentioned the cost involved in taking the Town census, this year's amount spent was $1,706.90. He mentioned the' •Town -Clerk:.had'disouseed` with him having this work computerized. There would be a $602.00 cost for the conversion to have our street list computerized for the first year, It'was=dedidedsto' let the Town Manager check into this further. Selectman Colella mentioned speed signs should be installed on Hope Street because he was receiving many complaints and suggested directing -a letter to Chief D'Afile to have Hope Street patrolled as much as possible. Town Manager to check further on this. Selectman Colella suggested appointing Ted Reed:to the Permanent Building Code and Housing Committee. After further discussion this was tabled for next week until it was certain there ewes 'a vaoancy'bn this o6mmi.ttee. Ralph A. Hilton was drawn as juror in New Bedford court on November 6, 1972. A`motion;_was made by Selectman Main seconded by Selectman Titus to notify the Housing Authority of the vacancy on that committee and set a time on the agenda of November 1. meeting to fill the vacancy subject to Town Counsel ruling and was so voted. Upon a motion by�Selectman Titus seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to go into executive session. Regular meeting adjourned at 10 :05 p.m. October 18, 1972 Executive Session Board discussed personnel matters and personnel policy. Upon a motion by Selectman Secher and seconded by Selectman Colella it was voted to reopen the meeting and so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Secher seconded by Selectman Titus to appoint Eric Butlers a member, of the .Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired, term: of Thomas Malay, and was so voted. Vote was 4-1, Selectman Main opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Titus seconded by Selectman Secher to continue to pursue the additions and amendments to the traffic regulations for North Main Street and institute the parking provisions after January 1, 1973 and was so voted. Board members requested the Town Manager to write to the Housing Authority to schedule a joint meeting on November 1, 1972 to consider an appointment to the vacant position on the Housing Authority. Board members discussed the extension of water on the easterly end of Maple Street and agreed that the Town Manager should discuss the problem with Easton to see if Easton is willing to extend water to the two existing homes on Maple Street. Board discussed the On -Site Sewer Regulations and decidpd to meet with Charles Jones, Plumbing Inspector, at their November 1 meeting. A motion was made by Selectman Titus seconded by Selectman Main to adjournthe meeting and was =so' votdd.