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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-26-1971January 26, 1971 Executive meeting Discussion with Francis Antosca regarding town -owned land. Discussion with Town Manager and Town Counsel regarding budgets. Adjourned at 1000 P.M. January 26, 1971 Meeting called at 7 :30 P.M. Members present; Selectmen Main, Clemmey and Caponigro, and the Town Manager. Selectman Saunders came in later, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant. Minutes of the previous meeting accepted with two corrections to be made. Report received from the Bristol County Mosquitoe Control outlining the work done this past year in town. Letter read by the Clerk regarding tuberculosis control of aliens with diagnosed or suspected tuberculosis. The Board signed the all alcoholic restaurant license for the Mansfield House, Inc., previously approved by the Board, and now approved by A.B.C. The Town Manager spoke about the.:request made regarding the flooding of Fulton Is Pond. He called Ted to seeif it could be flooded after work. Four men, Dave Wellman, Leo Brassard, Roland Collins and Lester Washburn went there after four o'clock, and cleaned the pond and stayed until it was-TpajY to be flooded. Chairman Main stated that he would personally like to thank these men who worked on their own time to flood the pond. The Town Manager advised that he had called the State work on the Route 106 underpass. He stopped in the o the traffic problem at the underpass. Things are not because of the water, and the freezing temperatures, mitting,to be able to complete the south side of that this week. Impossible to do northern lane due to the try to keep traffic flowing. Engineer in charge of the Efice and we discussed working as they planned Hoping,the weather per_ section by the end of amount of water. Would The Town Manager advised that the Union contracts with the Fire and Police Departments had been completed. Turned over budget sheets to the Finance Committee, Chairman Main advised that the Town Manager had sent out telegrams for the Board to the State Representative and Senator in regard to the new Courthouse in Taunton, stating the Board was definitely opposed to the Courthouse. The town's share would be $609,076.42. He also advised that letters had been sent to Boards, Committees and others inviting them to a joitit meeting regard- ing the new Town Hall, Richard Wise, Plant Manager for Merckens Chocolate Company submitted plans that they have drawn up regarding the parshall flume and the necessary equip- ment for installation, and a metering device. Requested the Board's approval of the plan, the costs would be approximately $7,300, Would ask if Camp, Dresser and McKee can do anything to expedite this approval which would be appreciated, Advised they were continuing their investigations to determine what is causing the shock loadings. 2 The Chairman advised that the town is in a bind because a couple of other companies want to hook up to the sewer, and hoped the problems would be settled as quickly as possible, Mr, Wise stated that he appreciated the problems, and would do all he could to expedite things, This procedure would be the start of what we plan to do, Have four men in New York on the engineering staff who are working on this problem. Will do all we can as quickly as we can, Town Manager to submit material to Camp, Dresser and McKee, for recommendations and approval, Building Inspector Joseph Chalifoux, Gemana A. Giordani, Shoppers Guide, and his contractor present at the meeting, The Building Inspector advised that he based his complaints on the Building Code, Sections 8, 80 19, 10' and 12 and Section 123, He reviewed what lead up to the complaint, advising the owner to stop work on the marquee - could not have anything like this over the sidewalk. Did allow him to continue work on the inside of the building, but told him to get the necessary permit and submit plans, which he had not done, The Town Manager advised that he had gone up there. Discovered the building is built right on the line, and the structure they have put up, the water would fall on the middle of the sidewalk, Recommended the marquee should come off the building. Have problems all along Main Street, but it has been like this for some time. Eventually should eliminate all of this type of construction for the safety of the public. Could not understand why an owner of building would do this type of thing without a permit. It is a strict violation of the Building Code as it remains right now. Mr. Giordani advised that he had applied for an application for a permit on January 12 and produced the application, building application and check which he had. He was told to file for a permit for a sign structure and thought this was submitted to the Board last Wednesday night, The Building Inspector gave permission to finish the work inside of the building, and because of.a rain storm did do some work on the marquee so that it would not rain in and spoil the work done inside. Met with the Building Inspector and Fire Chief and discussed types of systems for a fire prevention system. At that time he stated that he was not under the im- pression that the marquee was a problem, just a decorative piece. The Building Inspector advised that Mr. Giordani has been cooperative in every respect, but should have submitted plans and specs prior to his doing the work. Discussion regarding s:the marquee, and how to drain the water so that it would not go on the sidewalk. The Board:agreed to take the matter under advisement, and to have the Building Inspector and Mr. Giordani get together, and report back to the Board next week. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.