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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-13-1972December 13, 1972 AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meeting 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. 8:00 Y.M. hearing on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install a 2" main from the existing main on Willow Street to enter into proposed street$ Leonard Street 6. 8 :30 P.M. meeting with members of the Industrial Development Financing Authority Notes: Answer to Mr. Ferrier regarding meeting M orofilm storage Rotary English visitor Discuss one side parking-North Main Street December 13, 1972 Meeting called at 7:40 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, and Town Counsel. The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $121,423.55. Selectman Main questioned several vouchers, and it was agreed to hold voucher x`3364 for further questioning. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Select- man Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to approve the Treasurers Warrant with.. the exception of voucher #4464, and it was so voted. The Town Manager presented three requests for transfers from the Reserve Fund. A =tion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to approve a $300. transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Town Hall- Office Expense All Departments account and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve a re- quest of $1,000. from the Reserve Fund to the Highway Department Expense Account, and it was so voted. Discussion regarding request from the Police Department for a transfer in the amount of $2,900. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, to approve a request for $1,000. for the Police Department which was seconded by Selectman Titus. Motion lost 3 -2. A motion was made by Selectman Main to approve a request for $650. from the Reserve Fund to the Police Department which was seconded by Selectman Titus, and so voted, 3 -2• Hearing was held on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for per- mission to install a 2" main fromS.the.;existing main on Willow Street to proposed Leonard Street. Nocond:)was phesont from the:Gas:Comppny- >': Mrs. Jellinek was opposed to the Gas Company not sending anyone to the hearing, and advised that half of the town is already dug up, and was opposed to having the roads ripped open, makes bad going and bad walking, especially -in'' ithe:'.winterl time'.- , ,Selectman' 'Titus, advised that Mrs. Jellinek has a point, delay giving the permit, table it for one week. The Chairman closed the hearing and took the matter under advisement. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to accept the minutes of the previous meeting as submitted. Notice received frome:the Department of Public Works advising that Chapter 595, Acts of 1970 transferred the duties and obligations relative to the construction, super- vision and maintenance of dams and reservoirs in the Commonwealth from the County Commissioners to the Commissioner of Public Works. The effective date of this Act is October 27, 1970. The notice .advised of the preparation for possible high water conditions during the winter and spring of 1973- Precautions taken in the fall and spring can curtail the occurrence of floods. - 2 - Letter received from the Department of Public Health regarding inspection made on November 28, 1972 and listing the violations of Regulations 3.6,11.2,11.5, 12.1, and 14.5 of the Regulations for the Disposal of Solid Wastes by, Sanitary Landfill. Letter requested that the town comply with the provisions of these regulations, and to inform the Department by n6tifying Paul T. Anderson, P.E. in Lakeville. Letter received from Senator Parker's office :, regarding ,the',townt:s,_letter?,. concerning the increased assessment of the town by the Bristol County Commissioners. Letter advised that Senator Parker is out of the state but will be in the office by the middle of next week and will personally look into this matter. Notice received from the Massachusetts Selectmen!s Association advising that pro- visions be made for PISA dues in the 18 month budget for two years. Copy of letter from John S. Ames III, Representative to Justin Radlo, Deputy Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works regarding a request made on October 2, 1972 to the the Department for an appropriation of $5,000. for pump repairs at the underpass on Route 106 in Mansfield. This underpass has been a problem to both the D.P.W. and the town. Letter advised that early in 1972with conversations with Mr. Cronin of District 6 that the best policy would be to bring the underpass flooding situation under control with State help, and then to have the town take over the day to day upkeep and maintenance. It was re- quested tb:Aee if something can be done to expedite the pump repairs so that the town will not be faced with ice and flooding problems at the underpass this winter, and emphasized the inability to provide good fire protection should the underpass become impassable. Selectman Secher advised making a call to Bruce Campbell and suggested;; that we proposed to close the road. It is a bad seaon now. Letter received from D.N. Hyde - Barker, Mansfield, England advising that he is planning another visit to this town in the spring of next year, and hope3to arrive early in May 1973. He and his wife plan to visit all 6f :theltwelve Mansfields in the country. An entry form was enclosed regarding the Rotary Club of Mansfield organizing a competition for a Miss Mansfield of 1973 -an eight day expense paid visit to the U.S.A. Copy of letter to be sent to the Rotary Club, and Selectman Titus was appointed to make arrangements for further discussions. Notice received from Arthur A. Remillard, Town Clerk submitting lists for each precinct advising who will work at the election in January 1973 for the Board's approval, and requested the Board to set the hours for the town Election. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella`_to have the polls open for the Town Election from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella to appoint the lists of workers as submitted by the Town Clerk excluding the Warden for the third district, which was so voted. 4r1 - Selectman Secher opposed. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to grant a re- newal Class I Garage license to the Mansfield Garage and Vickery Motors, Inc. and it was so voted. - 3 - A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve a renewal Lodging House license for The 11 Enterprises,Inc. and it was so voted.' A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve a re- newal license for Buying, Selling Wo6d,,Alobhol. for Sid Forna Ford, Inc. and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal Common Victualler's License for Dario's Famous Chicken House, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal Week DaysMdsio:Maohine License for Dario's Famous Chicken House, and it was so voted. Class II Garage License for.Clemmey Motors, Copeland Drive held for one week until present problem is squared away. Have Mr. Clemmey in next week. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to approve a re- newal Wine:gnd(Malt Packaget;Store license for South Main Street Variety Store, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Colella for a renewal All Alcoholic Restaurant License for Dario's Famous Chicken House, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a renewal All Alcoholic Package Store License for Cuneo's Inc. and Catalano's Inc., and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve a renewal 47ine and Malt Beverage Store License for Connors Store, DiMonte's and Old Country Store, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to approve a renewal All Alcoholic Restaurant License for the Mansfield House, Inc., Willowdale Golf Course, Daggs Loungs, Regent Cafe, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Secher to grant a renewal Club License to the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, and it was so voted. Discussion regarding hours for the Club licenses, and a motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus that the hours of operation shall be in connection with the liquor license, and it was so voted. A:motion was made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus to grant a renewal Live Entertainment license to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, with orchestra and vocalist only, the hoursi:of, entertainment ';shallaooincide'with the-Jiquor..license, and no entertainment on Sunday, and it was so voted. 4 A motion was made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Main to grant a permit for a sign to Daniel J. Cannato and Arthur R. Heaney for a sign at 379 North Main Street with the stipulation that there will be no neon light, and it was so voted. A motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Secher to include an article in the Town Warrant regarding swimming pogls, and it was so voted. Town Counsel Grady advised the Board that since there is no candidate for Moderator, he would indicate his willingness to serve, and get elected or not elected. Selectman Colella presented a petition he had received in regard to sewer main extension on Hope Street from Robin Hill Road to the main installed at West Cottage Street. Selectman Colella also advised the Board that he had talked with Representative John Ames, about having a skating rink in town. The State Department of Public Works has control over skating rinks. The town would be in an ideal position with the interchange accesses coming into town. Could get a rink through D.N.R. Dis- cussed setting up a meeting. Selectman Secher brought up about sending congratulatory letters to the three who won $250. grants, sponsored by the Jaycees, namely: Elaine Goddard, Kathleen O'Donnell and Bruce Oldmixon, -three outstanding youths. Selectman Titus brought up about setting up budget guide lines. Designate amount of money we can spend and work to that end. Anticipate an increase in taxes. There was a discussion regarding this. Selectman Titus spoke about the efforts of Robert Baptiste regarding his efforts for a Congressional Act to bring about new funds for multiple sclerosis. Mr. Baptiste has been given an award that only a few people have ever received. The town should recognize one of its finest citizens, and commend him. The Board approved that a Resolution should be in the Town Report for Mr. Baptiste. Chairman Caponigro advised that the rubbish container project Committee of the Lions Club would like to buy some rubbish containers to be donated to the Town. The Board agreed that the Town would be responsible for the maintenance work. The Board discussed the one side parking on North Main Street. Selectman Secher advised she thought the Board voted based on the questionnaires received. Heard from several business men and voted for the most workable for the most people. Sent the plan'to the State, now it seems we are taking an about face without know- ing whether or not it is approved. Selectman Main advised that after the vote that he took another look and found ,that;'he was wrong in his decision. After taking a look at the whole picture and listening to comments, made a serious mis- take by shutting off the Post Office. Selectman Colella advised that when he spoke of the Post Office side, brought it up about three months ago, his idea was to park on the Post Office side. If we keep turning this thing around it will look as if we don't know what we are doing. C Selectman Titus advised that he had given , the< - matter an-in »depth'study and felt the one side parking was not the solution. Give it a trial and see if it would work. Could convince people that the Figure "8" traffic plan was the best thing. Selectman Plain - did not believe in the one side parking. the Figure 118" plan is the immediate answer for the down town area. Give the one side a fair test to see if it is right. The Chairman advised that the night the Board voted one side parking he was against it. Should eliminate all bottlenecks. Should form a traffic study Comnission and let them study it and come with their recommendations. Should abandon bottlenecks, and try it on one side. Should consider the people for the best interest of the town. Discussion regarding opening up a five minute parking area at the Post Office. After further discussion a motion was made by Selectman Colella, seconded by Selectman Titus to have a five man traffic study Committee for three months to investigate the downtown traffic appointed by the Board of Selectmen, and request the Committee to give the Board a report on the downtown traffic, and it was so voted. Selectman Secher abstained from voting. A motion was made by Selectman Plain, seconded by Selectman Titus to go into executive session, and it was so voted. The regular meeting adjourned at 11:25 P.M.