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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-1-1972AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder-: November 1. 1972 5. 8 :20 P.M. Mrs. Caponigro end Mrs. Dee regarding Proclamation for Retarded Children 9:30 P.M. 6. Executive session with Charles Jones, Plumbing Inspector re Disposal: of Sanitary Sewage in Unsewered Areas Rules Memos: 1. Meeting with Charter Commission 2. 18 month budget 3• Credit Rating raised to "A" 4. Purchase of 2 ballot boxes 5. Recommendation to Capital Improvement Committee on Maple Park and Old Colony way November 1, 1972 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant. Selectman Main questioned about two vouchers #3766 for Fire Department regarding repairs to truck by Farrar Company, and thought a check should be made with the Chief regarding the repair job done, and he also inquired about voucher #3817 for Jada Construction Company regarding how much more work was to be done on the project. A motion was by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Seoher to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $78,882.39, and it was so voted. Selectman Titus questioned the vote on page 2'o£ last week's minutes re aiding the permission granted to: Democratic Town Committee to hold a political rally the evening of Friday, November 3, 1972; namely, 3 -2 vote. There was a dis- cussion regarding clarifying the vote, and a motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main to reconsider the vote, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Seohere to accept the minutes of last week's meeting with the notation made that the vote for permission for the Democratic Town Committee rally was corrected to be a unan- imous vote, and it was so voted. Notice received from the Alcoholic Beverages Commission regarding the sale of alcoholic beverages on Tuesday, November 81 1972, Election Day. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to allow package goods stores to remain open during their normal hours on Election Day, November 8, 1972, and it was so voted. Notice received from the State Outdoor Advertising Division regarding the disapproval of an application by Bristol Arms (Elmwood Park Realty Trust) for a sign at the corner of Routes 106 and 140 in town, which is in violation of the Zoning By -Laws, and would create a traffic hazard. If the sign is ereoted, the town should certify that it has been removed, failure to do so within ten days will result in referral to the Attorney General's office for prosecution. Letter read from David E. I,fay, Chairman of the Housing Authority regarding the resignation of Albert L. Collins as a member of the Mansfield Housing Authority - advising that the intent of the former letter received by the Board was to notify them that he had resigned, effective November 1, 1972. The letter received was not intended to set up a joint meeting between the Authority and the Selectmen. The Authority to notify the Board regarding an appointment to fill the vaeancy.at a future date. - 2 - I Letter received from the Massachusetts Roadside Council enclosing a model zoning by -law on outdoor advertising as requested by the Board in a reply to a questionnaire submitted earlier this year. Letter read from Ernest L. white, Attorney advising that a check payable to the Town was enclosed from A.A. Will Corp. which is a gift to be used toward =theere - o6nstz-dctiori of Mill Street, the check was in the amount of $1,000. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to send a letter of appreciation to A.A. Will Corporation for the check received, and it was so voted. Selectman Becher abstained from voting. Report received from the Building Inspector for the month of October stating 32 permits had been issued during the month for a total of $810. liating�kegid6ntial, iioi*p4idefitial;-buildingbir Additions and demolition of buildings for a total of $404,400. Letter received from the Bristol County Consortium enclosing an article about Revenue Sharing which may be of interest to the Board and other town officials. Also advised of two meetings, one on November 10 and one on November 17 to discuss this subject. Town Clerk and Town Treasurer also advised of these meetings. Application received for a transfer of liquor license and Common Victualler's license for Dario's Famous Chicken House from Anthony Lomberto to Peter Peters, 82 Emory Street, Attleboro. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by ( Selectman Main to set a hearing date of November 22, 1972 at 8:30 P.M. on the application for the transfer. Mrs. Caponigro and Mrs. Dee before the Board on behalf of the Attleboro Association for Retarded Children requesting that the week of November 26 through December 2 be declared National Retarded Children's Week. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Becher to sign a Proclamation designating the week of November 26 through December 2, 1972 National Retarded Children's Week in the town, and it was so voted. The Chairman advised on behalf of the Board that the town has been notified that it has been upgraded from BB to A credit rating. This will give the town a lower interest rate on bond issues in the future. Selectman Main advised of the work done by Town Treasurer Joan Cutillo, Chad Maurer and Lyman C. Avery to bring this about,.and recommended that the Board send a letter to them,f6t. -d job well done. The town is the first town in the state to be upgraded. The bank that has helped the town is very happy about it. A motion was made by Selectman Xain -, seconded by Selectman Titus to authorize the Town Treasurer to sell notes and bonds of the Town in the amount of $500,000. for the Light Department ,Substation, and it was so voted unanimously. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Becher to use their facsimile signatures on bonds to be sold on November 8, 1972p, and was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Becher that each Selectman sign his name on separate paper three times, two'inches apart, the signature to be used to be checked, and was so voted. - 3 - The Board approved a sewer permit for Robert and Nancy Jones, 159 Fruit Street. A request received for a transfer ofl$600. for two new ballot boxes from the Town Clerk, and a motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to request the Finance Committee for the transfer, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to refer the request for $450. submitted by the Airport Commissioners to be added to its Expense Account to the Finance Committee, and it was so voted. Mr. Voss to meet with the Finance Committee regarding this transfer request The Board reviewed the Oak Leaf Estates plan submitted by Ralph Maloon. After a discussion the Board agreed with the proposed lot boundary:.changes, but desires Planning Board approval of the revised lot lineal and further added that before the building is done, the pero tests on each building lot will have to be performed. The meeting scheduled for 8:30 P.M. with the Housing Authority postponed because of letter received from the Chairman of the Authority. ;after a discussion a Notion was made by Selectmen Main, seconded by Selectman Secher to send a letter to the Housing Authority stating that the Selectmen x- would.meet •in -joint session with.:the Housing Auth W ay r 1972 to Eill::the:vacancy on the'Aixthority o d,N , created by the resignation of Albert Collins, upon.advice of the Town Counsel, and it was so voted unanimously. . The Board advised that James Wills, Chairman of the Charter Commission would.like to meet with the Board to discuss the disposition of the Charter. The:Boa�deagreed to have him come in next week. Discussion regarding the'cDog•:.Offio,Qri: haying problems with they dogs that are ='. I. running around town with all the new people. Should put something in the paper regarding dog leash laws, possibly something every three months. To check with him regarding this. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main that the meeting of November 15, 1972 be a workshop meeting, with nothing on the agenda and no votes taken, and it was so voted. Selectman Main suggested_ that.Light Superintendent Ferrier come in that night and review the substation projeot, and the,:Board agteed. Selectmen Titus brought up about a ditch on Oakland Street after the Gas Company put in service to the new subdivision across the street. A skim coat of blacktop was put on the trench, several people ran into the ditch that had dropped 10 -121. Order should be issued to Highway Administrator to see that these trenches are properly covered. Note should be put on street excavation permits stating that the trenches have to be compacted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to go into executive session, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M. November 1, 1972 l The Board met in executive session with Charles Jones, Plumbing and Sewer Inspector. After a discussion upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to go into open session. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to notify Kevin,-Hunt, Chairman of the Environmental Health Committee that the Board of Health has reviewed the proposed regulations for on site sewerage disposal, and after having compared them with Article 11 of the State Sanitary Code has determined that the Board of Health will continue to use Article 11 for on site sewerage disposal regulations, and it was so voted - 3 -2 Selectmen Secher and Caponigro opposed. The Board also agreed that the Environmental Health Committee be notified, and to thank them for the work they had done in reviewing Article 11.