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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-3-1971February 3, 1971 Executive session. Discussion with Harold Forbes, Delores M. Benson and Margot Jellinek re- garding Board of Appeals appointments. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to hold a Selectmen's meeting on Monday, February 8, 1971 regarding Board of Appeals appointments. The Board agreed to notify the Assessors to assess the car wash of Peter Fontanini on Route 140, and the Americo P. Day apartments on Dean Street a special assessment based on their frontage and the latest sewer costs for their benefit in hooking into the sewer. In the future, if the sewer runs past their property they will be granted an abatement. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 P.M. February 3, 1971 Meeting called at 7:3; P.M. Members present: Selectmen Main, Clemmey, Saunders and Caponigro, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $123,844.09. The minutes of last weekts meeting were approved as distributed. Communication received from the Federal Power Commission regarding the new England Power Service Company filing rate schedule changes constituting amendments to the contracts for primary service for resale between NEPCO and its 33 wholesale customers, the proposed changes to become effective March 15, 1971. Letter read from State Representative John S. Ames, III advising that he had gone on record in opposition to House Bill No. 3379 to construct a court house in Bristol County. He also advised that he was supporting Senate Bill No. 378 submitted by Senator John Parker for a study regarding an addi- tion to the present court house. A copy of a letter sent to Senator DiCarlo was enclosed with his letter stating his opposition to House Bill No. 3379 for the construction of a new court house in Bristol County, recommending that a study be made for improving the present court house. ( Approval received from the Department of Public Works for the work done in town under Chapter 90 Maintenance under Contract No. 256669 the work called for in said contract having been completed. Letters of resignation received from Selectman Caponigro; one, resigned as a member of the Board of Appeals, and also as a member of the Building Code Com- mittee, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve a Sunday license for juke box, TV and radio for Cristoforo Colombo Hall.. Petition received signed by 50 people requesting the Board to put a Watch Children sign on Essex Street across from the residence of Mathew Curry,.a STOP SIGN at the intersection of Essex and Mill Streets, and that a street light be placed at the intersection of Essex and Mill Streets, Mr. Ferrier, present at the meeting, advised that he would take care of the street light request. The Town Manager to check with the State regarding the signs requested. The Town Manager advised that he had received back from Camp, Dresser & McKee the contract for the alterations at the sewer plant which requires a vote to request them to proceed with the contracts. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to sign the contract with Camp, Dresser and McKee for the engineering services for the treatment plant alterations, contract No.CDM 201_ 112# subject to Town Counsel approval of the contract. - 2 - Selectman Caponigro inquired regarding the police station location. The Town Manager had checked with Conley Eagan regarding specifications so that it can be advertised for bid, Selectman Caponigro offered his assistance in drawing up the specs, He also spoke about the L'ongille boy rescuing a boy who had fallen through the ice, and thought the Board should send him a letter of commendation. Selectman Caponigro also brought up several items that need attention. He' mentioned the edge of the new pavement on School Street where there is a 2 or 311 drop at the side of the blacktop, and advised that this should be put on a list of projects for spring. There are two or three excavations on Franklin Street that have settled, and whoever is responsible should take care of this. He also spoke about the big maintenance problems on the Route 106 and North Main Street underpassess - the rails are a mess and need painting, the I beams are in rough shape. the concrete is starting to crumble. The expense should be shared with the railroad. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that the Board of Se- lectmen write to Representative John Ames III requesting him to submit a Bill to the 1972 Legislature requesting the State Department of Public Works to take over the maintenance of these underpasses. The Town Manager advised that the State had not given enough Chapter 90 money to paint the rails since the town does have to repair the trenches on Pratt Street this year. Joseph Chalifoux, Building Inspector before the Board regarding the Giordani property on North Main Street. He advised that he had met with Mr. Giordani, and made a list of his recommendations, and put them in agreement form. Had submitted a copy to Mr. Giordani and he will have his lawyer check it over. The agreement stated that suitable size gutters be installed all around the overhanding roof, with rain leaders on the Pleasant Street side connected to the town storm drains, and on the parking lot side a leader connected to a dry well. Also, a bond must be posted with the Town Clerk to relieve the town of any and all liabilities, the amount of the bond to be determined by the Board, and renewed annually. The Town Manager advised that he did not think the bond would cover the ice on the sidewalk and would not recommend leaving the marquee up there. Selectman Clemmey was opposed to leaving the marquee there, would vote against leaving it over the sidewalk. The Building Inspector stated that the marquee over- hanging a public way in itself is a violation, he has to have approval from the Board to allow it to remain there, then he has to conform to Section 123 of the Building Code. He stated that he had just given his recommendations as requested by the Board last week. The Chairman advised that if the Board allows this to happen, others could do the same thing *The Town Counsel should look over this agreement. After further discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Caponigro to leave the marquee there as it is subject to the recommendations made by the Building Inspector and subject to Town Counsel approval, which was seconded by Selectman Saunders, but the motion lost 4 Selectmen Clemmey and Caponigro were opposed, Selectman Saunders in favor. - 3 - Lincoln Holske before the Board to register a complaint regarding the junk cars, truck and front -end loader across the street from his residence at 94 Mill Street. He advised that he had called the Building inspector several times to have this junk removed, but the cars, etc, are still there. Did not want to live in a second rate neighborhood. He requested the Board for action regarding the removal of this junk, The Building inspector advised that he had contacted the previous owner of the property at 81 Mill Street, and he had assured him that the junk would be removed. The property was sold and is now owned by Joseph Gonsalves, and he planned to bulldoze the junk cars and bury them, but someone wants the salvage. He advised that he had been on the problem diligently since the complaint was received. After further discussion, the Board agreed to have the Building Inspector send a letter to Mr, Gonsalves giving him thirty (30) days in which to remove the junk cars, etc. L. Ferrier, Supt, of the Light Department before the Board regarding light rates. Any rate changes have to be made on the first of March, and he read a paragraph which will be attached to the light bills regarding the in- creased rates# which stated in part that the new rates now contain a clause which will permit the town to adjust the billing to compensate for any sudden increase in our cost of wholesale power. The New England Power from whom we purchase power wholesale, has filed a rate increase with the Federal Power Commission to become effective March 15, 1971. The Municipal Electrical Association of which the town is a member is contesting the increase before the Federal Power Commission, and it is hoped that the effective date may be postponed, and the amount of the increase substantially dimi}ighed.New rates to be considered temporary until the whole situation is stabilized. A list of the new rates submitted, There was discussion regarding the possibility of looking into hiring a consultant to look into a rate adjustment* since there has been no change in the rates for several years, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was vote to approve the increase in rates as submitted by Superintendent Ferrier. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.