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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 11-29-1972November 29, 1972 Meeting called at 7:45 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $941,014.849 and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented, and it was so voted. Letter received fromr the Department of Public Works regarding Chapter 85, Section 2 of the Massachusetts General Laws authorizing the Department of Public Works to establish guidelines and standards for signals, signing and pavement markings for all roadways in accordance with accepted standards of engineering practice. A new manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices is being issued which supersedes the existing one dated 1966. The letter advised of a meeting to be held on December 18, 1972 at 10:00 A.M. in the Auditorium. A receipt was enclosed to be filled out and presented at the meeting to obtain the copies.of the new Manual. Copy of letter to Merckens Chocolate Company from the Southeastern Massachusetts Air Pollution Control District received advising that on November 21, 1972 the Department of Public Health observed a condition of air pollution due to the emission of cocoa dust from its plant located on Oakland Street, which is a violation of the Regulations for the Control of Air Pollution. Advised ;that ^appropriate steps should "be 'taken; to : ::,. stop the violations which are designed to prevent air pollu- tion, and to inform the Department prior to December 8 of the action taken or in -, tended to be taken to stop this violation. Mr. Wise to be contacted regarding his reply to the letter from the State. Letter received from SRPEDD regarding a local match for the Mass. Transit Grant from the Urban Mass. Transportation Administration. SRPEDp:,requests the town consider a reduced local share of $815. which is approximately equivalent to a .5 manmonths of time. This would amount to about 15 days a year over a period of a year. The Town Manager, Town Engineer and Town Planner could contribute their services. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Secher, seconded by Selectman Main to provide the in -kind services requested, and write a letter to SRPEDD advising them. All in favor. Letter from Town Counsel read advising that he had filed a. briief••regarding: %l,ton 0. Potter et als vs. the Board of Appeals. Ralph Maloon before the Board regarding Old Colony Way speoifications•for the bid. If advertised on December 7 the bids could be opened on December 28, 1972. If the money is voted At Town Meeting could put in when the contractor is going to start work, possibly 150 days. There was a discussion about advertising for bids and the one side parking on North Main Street. Selectman Secher advised she would like definite approval from the State on the one side parking before a contract is put out for bid. After further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to proceed with the original plans and get bids for the construction of Old Colony Way, and it was so voted. Se- lectman Secher was opposed, the Chairman did notc:vote, (There would be two articles, one for acceptance and one for construction). Ralph Maloon also discussed the purchase of land for the sanitary landfill site. One of the parcels is owned by Shell Oil Company. When they came through with their easement they took the whole parcel. Suggested that they would narrow this easement to where the pipe is if the town wishes to purchase the land. - 2 - Letter read from the Town Council regarding Charter Submission advising that the new Charter as submitted on November 22, 1972 complies with the provisions of l General Laws. The yes and nos should be set up in block form when the ballots are printed. The Town Manager advised the Board that the bids for the printing of the Charter had been reviewed, and it had been agreed to award the bid to the Mansfield Press, who was high bidder, but the other bid was from an out of town bidder. The Board advised by SRPEDD that the Rumford River Sewer District Ad Hoc Committee will hold a meeting on December 4, 1972 at the Boyden Library, Foxboro. A repre- sentative of Anderson- Nichols and Company, Inc. will present a synopsis of the feasibility study done on the regional sewage treatment scheme. The Selectmen from each affected town as well as a representative from the State Division of Water Pollution Control should be present for this discussion. Letter read from the Town Manager to Joseph T. Cronin, Department of Public Works regarding the repair of the Route 106 underpass before the ice season occurs. The town met with the D.L. Maher Co. and received a statement for the pump repairs, but the project is delayed, and one again the town will be faced with the dangerous condition of this underpass. He requested that funds be immediately approved for this project. He requested to be notified of the status of the funding and the scheduling for the pump repairs and the sealing. The Board congratulated George A. Figueredo who was recently graduated first in his class with a 94% mark at the Southeastern Mass. Police Academy in New Bedford. Chief D'Afile was also present, and the Chairman extended the Board's congratulations and thanked him for doing such a good job. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman '!Mairi!to:rggant ' acrenewe al Sunday license to Daggs Lounge for bowling and operation of pin ball machine, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve a re- quest for a transfer from the Finance Committee for the Sewer Treatment Plant Account in the amount of $2,000. and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to grant a re- newal Sunday license to Gloria Colombo Lodge for a pool table, juke box and television and it was so voted. A motion was made,.by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal Sunday license to the Mansfield House, Inc. for a pool table, juke box and television, and it was,,eo vote& Discussion: regarding the transfer of liquor license from Dario's Famous Chicken House to Peter Peters. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve the transfer of license from Anthony Lomberto to Peter Peters to take effect upon approYal;rErom ;ABC; ' and" the 'i'trariafer oi,. the property fx9m ;Mr; Lomberto ;to Mr,, Peters. The Town Manager advised that Penetryn was working here now. Intend to advertise for the sealing of fifty manholes in_ preparation for program to stop infiltration into the sewer plant next spring. Bids for water meters have been received, but there is more work to be done to decide'whioh type we want. Intend to award con- _3_ tract for Edgewood Street. Town will receive.$500. from Standard Metals to cover the contractor's expenseto install a drain line to the catch basin on the Standard Metal property, as well expense for some fill on this property. Selectman Colella inquired about the lights at the Housing Authority project at Cedar Court and suggested.;: putting up some lights<<at the pond Bn.Mill Street for skating. Selectman Secher brought up again about the Route 106 underpass. Suggested a letter be written to Mr. Campbell, and to close one lane if no action is taken by the State, town should take some formal action. Check with the Town Counsel to see if a hazard exists if the'rtown -could close the eastbound'lane. A motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. November 29, 1972 Executive session The Board discussed notice of rent increase with Christy Vose. Mr. Vose stated he could not lower this price, and discussed his increased expenses. The Board discussed the Building Inspector proposal salary with Mr. Cook. The Board discussed Assistant Town Clerk position, and if any salary was available. Town Manager to check with State.