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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-13-1971January 13, 1971 Meeting called at 7:32 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The minutes of December 16, 1970 and January 6, 197,1 were: accepted as distributed with one change to be made on page 3 of the December 16 minutes. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $53,710.76. The Clerk read a letter from Carroll Sheehan, Commissioner, Department of Commerce and Development inviting the Board to attend a meeting of the State Industrial Finance Board to be held at 11:00 o'clock on Monday morn- ing, January 18, 1971. The meeting is to consider and act on an applica- tion for a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity of the Town of Mansfield Industrial Development Financing Authority for $3,500,000,Industrial Revenue bonds in behalf of Hoerner Waldorf Corporation. Letter read from Robert H. Saquet, Mansfield Civic Association, advising the Board of accomplishments by the Association through the year, and ad- vising that the Association was concerned that the loss of town records could cause serious financial loss to the town. They felt that the records would be safer in vault space offered by the School Department and local banks. Letter received from John F. X. Davoren, Secretary of the Commonwealth commending the Board for its speedy and effective action in salvaging the records of the town following the recent destructive fife at the Town Hall. Department heads and town employees deserve the highest praise for their commendable efforts to salvage vital records and important municipal papers. Supervisor Kane has approved the temporary vault consisting of a large mobile van temporarily attached to the building on North Main St. He commended the Town Manager for his "Yankee ingenuity" in proposing this arrangemente.. A copy of this letter is being sent to the Mansfield Civic Association which has expressed concern in this matter. Any possible assistance during this critical period was offered, and that cooperation would be assured by his office. Letter received from the Department of Public Works advising that the Com- missioners have assigned, subject to Legislative appropriation, the sum of $13,800. for the improvement of Gilbert, West and Plain Street and Brown Avenue on condition that at least $6,900. shall be contributed by the town and $6,900. by the County, the cost of the work not be exceed the amount assigned. An inspection will be made of the roads at the earlist opportunity, and as soon as possible thereafter a contract covering the proposed work will be prepared. - 2 - Letter read from the Department of Public Health, Division of Tuberculosis Control regarding Amendments to Rates for Tuberculosis Hospital Care. Application received from Nelson Excavating of North Attleboro for a renewal disposal works installers permit to construct, alter, install and repair. Letter received from the Mansfield Permanent School Building Committee inform- ing the Selectmen that this new Committee has established a regular monthly meeting date which will be on the first Thursday of each month at 5:00 P.M. in the High School Library. The meetings will be open to all town officials and townspeople who may care to attend. Copy of minutes of these meetings to be requested. Copy of letter from H.R. Bonnyman sent to Richard Greeley, Water Pollution Control was read. The letter advised that he and Mr. Werner had discussed the plant's plans for its sanitary sewerage system, and hoped the informa- tion submitted.' was sufficient, but further information would be furnished, as required. The information submitted would be available for further dis- cussions on our request to become connected to the town!s�dewer system on March 1 when the new plant will start operation. The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from George Poor, and it had been previously voted on that it be brought before the Board for its approval. The letter stated that the estimated cost for plans and easements for the power transmission line and an area for a substation would be $4,000. The Town Manager advised that he had been over this with Mr. Ferrier, and a vote was requested for approval before authorization is given to him to move into the survey work. Letter placed on file for the Board to check with the Town Counsel regarding the specific section of the General Laws pertaining to this work by Mr. Poor. The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from Fay, Spoffard and Thorndike regarding the Airport plan to be submitted. A plan will be made for review by the town prior to January 15, 1971. A representative will be in town within a few days to go over the layout for the Airport. Selectman Zecher questioned regarding the new equipment, typewriters and com- puters, etc. which are in the offices. The Town Manager advised that everything is on loan. He had bought two files for his office, two tables for the Select - men's Room and two other tables for downstaizs, Everything else is on loan. Will have to go out for bids when we are able to replace: equipment. Will not commit the town until the insurance settlement is made, then we will find out what we have to replace. Some pieces of equipment are okay, but will have to be repaired. Selectman Zecher also questioned regarding a letter from Tom Westcott. The Town Manager advised that he had been in contact with Mr. Currivan, and the policy that we have is a blanket policy for all town buildings and town contents, broken down as to the value for individual buildings. Will figure the estimated damages for equipment, and will go over it with Mr. Currivan and send a letter setting an x number of dollars damages. Have received no figures from the ( contractor for replacement cost. This being Selectman Conroy's last night on the Board since he is not running - 3 - for re- election, the Board told him they were sorry to see him leave, and had enjoyed working with him. Selectman Conroy stated that he appre- ciated the opportunity to serve the town, enjoyed the work with the Board and going to miss it, it was just one of those things. He had chosen ,not to run again, and wished the best of luck to whoever wins. The Chairman advised that the Board had spent Thursday, Friday and Monday nights interviewing architects. Saturday all of the Board viewed the proposed relocation of the Police Department at the High School. ,Also, triad before the Board a three page synopsis of three alternate sites. The Board discussed the matter at great length, and adopted the Chief's recommendation which was to go to the receiving room in the New Hsgh School. The Board requested that the Chief get some figures for the cost of partitions, and counter work, then the Board will have a breakdown of the figures for discussion and approval. He was told to keep the cost at an absolute minimum. The Town Manager advised the Board that the electric light office will be moved back into this building Saturday morning, then we will all be back in one area. Regarding commitment on equipment, he did okay the cleaning of the two cash registers for the Treasurer's Office which will run $500. per cash register. The Chairman advised that the Board will consider a plumbing fee schedule given to the Board by the Plumbing Inspector following final action taken by the Foxboro Board of Selectmen. The towns fee schedule has not been revised for the past four years. The Board has seen this schedule, and will review and discuss it at a future meeting. Roland Chalifoux, 12 Kingman Avenue drawn as a juror for Superior Court, February session, the first Monday in February. William S. Miller, 101 School Street drawn as juror for Superior Court at New Bedford, the first Monday in February next. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant permission for a one day Sunday Entertainment License for Grace Pelligrini, d/b/a Daggs Lounge for February 14, 1971 for a Hawaiian Luau, a private party. Avenue Selectman Main questioned regarding the demolition of the building on Rumford\ The Building Inspector present at the meeting discussed the property on Branch Street which had been dondemned. He and the Fire Chief had dis- cussed this property, and the owner after being notified took out a de- molition permit on November 7, 1970, and the permit is good for 90 days. He is taking advantage of the 90 days as far as permit is concerned. Want to check with the Town Counsel. Within three weeks the 90 days are up, and the permit will not be valid. Will have to start court proceedings. Owner had agreed to both the Fire Chief and myself that he would have the buildings down before January 1, 1971. Mrs. Jellinek, representing the Mansfield Civic Association spoke in Place of another member of the Association who had spoken about appearing at the meeting earlier in the day. Mrs. Jellinek questioned why an article submitted by the Mansfield Civic Association regarding promissary notes of the Town was not put in the Warrant for the annual Town Meeting. When the Town Counsel was questioned regarding this article he agreed it should be put in the Warrant, but it would hot;:belapproved. She asked the Board to ex- plain why a legal document has not been put in the Warrant. The Chairman advised that the Town Counsel checks over the articles for their legality and wording, and his advice to the Board was that the article is illegal as it stands. Mrs. Jellinek read from a law book stating that the "Select- men shall insert in the Warrant for the annual Town Meeting all petitions, etc. that are requested by ten or more registered voters in the Town"- - There was further discussion, and Mrs. Jellinek requested that the Board write an official letter to the Mansfield Civic Association telling what the Board is going to do about this matter. The Chairman advised that a verbal request was received, and the Board would answer verbally. Upon:a� motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 P.M. January 14, 1971 The Board signed a Special December 31, 1970 Treasurer's Warrant for bills for the subcontractors for the remodeling of the Police Station at the Town Hall in the amount of $14,871.31.