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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-10-1971February 10, 1971 Executive session Discussion regarding hiring a man for the funning of the sewer plant to replace Richard Smith who has given his notice, Discussion regarding Town Hall insurance settlement. February 17, 1971 Discussion regarding Town Hall insurance settlement, J' Article 1, To see if the Town will vote to establish a Town Hall` and Police Station Building Committee to be composed of saves 01) members, to be appointed by the Board of Selectmen, f (A� of whom are members of the Board of Selectmen, and three (3) of whom are resident voters of the Town who hold no other public office, Said Building Committee shall continue to serve until terminated by vote of the Town, and any vacancies shall be filled by the Board of Selectmen. Said Committee shall have full authority to enter into contracts and agreements on behalf of the Town pursuant to and as directed by votes of the Town Meeting, and shall present recommendations and prepared articles for consideration by the Town Meeting concerning the re- placement of the Town Hall formerly located on Union Street, and to raise and appropriate a sum of money to be used for the expenses of said Committee, or to take any other action in relation thereto, -50d U 1 Article 2.. To see if the Town will vote to direct the Town Hall and Police Station Building Committee as to where the replacement ok the Town Hall formerly located on Union Street shall be located) whether at the same location or some other site, or to take any other action in relation thereto. Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow, or a combination of these methods, a sum of money to be used under the direction and control of the Town Hall and Police Station Building Committee for the pay- ment of architectural and /or engineering services for the preparing of plans and specifications for bids for the replacement of the Town a Hall and Police Station formerly located7Union Street,or at a location as voted by this Town Meeting, Funds necessary for the construction to be subject to a further vote of the Town Meeting upon the completion of the preparation of the plans and specifications as provided herein, or to take any other action in relation thereto, Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum o£ money to be used under the direction of the Town Manager for the de- molition and removal of material from the site of the Town. Hall formerly located on Union Street, or to take any other action in relation thereto, 196 'XR Article�_s To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, or a combination of these methods, a sum of money for the purchase, rental, or lease of various items of office equipment and supplies for use by the Town Offices now located at 131 North Main Street. Said acquisition of equipment to be subject to applicable provisions of law concerning bidding, and must be approved by the Town Manager and a majority vote of the Board of Selectmen, or to take any other action in relation thereto. i Article w To see if the town will vote to instruct the Board of Selectmen to accept promissory notes payable to the Town of Mansfield and that these promissory notes shall bear a rate of interest equal to the prime rate or higher. Sponsored by Mansfield Civic Association �.�„ erg �v -� -�-• Article Y To see if the Town will vote to approve the proposed sale, at auction, of a certain tract of land situated in said Mahsfield and owned by the Town of Mansfield, bounded and described as follows: Bound by Chauncy Street on the south for a distance of 176 feet; bound by abutting property owned by one Theresa Paioni on the North for a distance of 119 feet; bound on the West by Crocker Street for a distance of 27 feet, and known as lot #79 on the Assessor's, Plat, or take action in relation thereto. By Petition C � ' Article Y To see if the Town will vote to approve the proposed sale, at auction, of a certain tract of land situated in said Mahsfield and owned by the Town of Mansfield, bounded and described as follows: Bound by Chauncy Street on the south for a distance of 176 feet; bound by abutting property owned by one Theresa Paioni on the North for a distance of 119 feet; bound on the West by Crocker Street for a distance of 27 feet, and known as lot #79 on the Assessor's, Plat, or take action in relation thereto. By Petition Article To see if the Town will vote to rescind the present Building By-Law and adopt and to take any other action necessary for adoption of the Building Officials Conference of America's Basic Building Code, Fifth Edition, (The Boca Basic Building Code 1970) on file at the offices of the Town Clerk and Town Manager, excepting those sections that are in conflict with the State Codes and Regulations, or to take any other action in relation thereto, Article q To see if the Town will vote to establish a Permanent Building and Housing Code Committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen and consisting of five permanent and two alternate members that shall meet at least once a month for the purpose of reviewing Building By -Laws and recommending revisions deemed advisable for consideration at the Annual Town Meeting, or take any action in relation thereto.' 5 Article /�', To see if the Town will vote to raise or appropriate the sue of $100,000 or any other sue► for an expense account of the Permanent Building Code and Housing Committee, g or take any � 4 i action in relation thereto. , ,1 II I i t ' 1 DS Article /i To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, and /or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to be used by the Permanent School Building Committee for operating."ponses and to hire an architect to prepare construction drawidg®- for classroom space that will be necessary by September, 1973, or take any ether action in relation thereto, i )� 1 • 1 l ' i Article IZ To see if the Town will vote to transfer a eun of money from available funds to the Stabilization Fund, or take ' any action in relation thereto. CO -o., i C February 10, 1971 Meeting called at 7t30 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Main, Caponigro and Clemmey, 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 $39,375.95. All in favor. The minutes of the previous meetings were accepted as distributed. Letter received from the Planning Board regarding the Selectmen's request that the Planning Board make a layout for the relocation of Maple Street, and to prepare cost estimates for this relocation. The estimate given was $68$40. The letter advised that it would be difficult to relocate Maple Street in such a way that a grade crossing could be eliminated, and that the road could efficiently serve the town. The letter outlines the Planning Board's views regarding the relocation, and that the estimated cost for the construct- ion of a road which would benefit only a few is questionable. The Planning Board voted on February 81 1971 that in view of the cost of the project in relationship to the anticipated benefits, that they recommended that no fur - ther. action be taken on this matter. The following received from the Planning Board with regard to Town Meeting articlest The Planning Board recommends the approval of Article 16 of the Annual Town Meeting regarding specific amendments to the Mansfield Zoning By -Law in regard to definitions, technical requirements and review procedure require- ments for apartment complexes. Regarding the petition of Robert Eames requesting rezoning of a certain parcel of land on the easterly side of Copeland Drive from the existing zone to Business B, the Planning Board recommends the indefinite postponement of this article, Article 20, since the parcel to be rezoned is presently in single ownership and is not contiguous to an existing Business B zone. The Planning Board recommends indefinite postponement of Article 19 of the annual Town Meeting because of the proposed relocation of Route 140 through the central portion of the land located on the westerly side of Copeland Drive, from the existing zone to Industrial. The Planning Board recommends disapproval of Article 22 of the Town Meeting because the proposed zoning change regarding an amendment to Section III D -1 of the Zoning By -Law would be in conflict with Article 16 as proposed by the Planning Board, The Planning Board recommends the approval of Article 17 regarding certain parcels of land on the westerly side of Copeland Drive from the existing zone to Business B. With regard to the petition of the Mansfield Trust,the Planning Board recommends the approval of Article 18 of the Town Meeting Warrant request- ing the rezoning of a parcel of land on the southerly side of West Street from its existing zone to Industrial„ because the area to be rezoned is an enlargement of a present Industrial Zone, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to .accept the resignation of George H. Wojtkiewicz as a'member of the Planning Board„ and to send him a letter of appreciation for his services while a member of this Board. Copy of letter to the Planning Board from the Town Counsel was read by the Clerk advising that Board that he had reviewed the contract bonds for the Mansfield Trust and would indicate that they are proper in form, The Clerk advised that the town had been told by the State that unless the National Biscuit does do as has been recommended by Camp, Dresser and McKee the State will not put in any money to extend our sewer system. The State has advised that no additional connections may be made to the sewer mains until the problems are corrected as recommended by Camp, Dresser and McKee. He advised that the Town Manager had notified National Biscuit by letter of this matter, and then moved that the Town Manager be directed to stop the flow of sewerage into the Town sewerage system from the Merekens Chocolate Company, Division of National Biscuit Company, on or after March 1, 1971, and that the Town Counsel be directed to assist him regarding any legal assistance necessary, should said company fail to comply with the request of the Town Manager pursuant to his letter of February 4, 1971, to said company concerning the construction of a holding tank by said company as recommended by our Engineers, Camp, Dresser & McKee, and as directed by the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission in its letter to the Town Manager, dated January 29, 1971 which was seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and voted unanimously. Letter read from L. Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department, regarding the New England Power Company rate case, He advised that he and the Town Manager had attended a special meeting held in Danvers on February 4, George Speigel, Washington Attorney for the Massachusetts Electric Association has increased his staff to cope with the rate increase problem, These experts will be working for the 24 municipal light departments affected by the proposed R -5 rate, A vote was taken at this meeting to establish a $50,000, fund to start activities. The vote was unanimous, with Mansfield also voting in the affirmative. The estimated cost of the effort is between $100,000 and $150,000. Mansfield's share would be between $5,340.20 and $8,009,13, The town's share of the $50,000, fund to start activities would be under $2,700. If the town can succeed in delaying the effective date of the new rate, by a single month, we will have saved enough to more than pay for this entire effort. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted unanimously to join in with the other twenty -four electric companies to try to fight this increase in light rates. 3 The Town Manager suggested a proposed change in the plans for the new West Street layout under Chapter 90. He suggested that Fowler Street be extended to join West Street, and in this way traffic could come down [Vest Street over Fowler Street onto Route 140. This would eliminate the east end of West Street being laid out, which would not be feasible for a layout as a Chapter 90 road, the didtance between the houses is not sufficient for a 50t layout. Discussion followed, and it was agreed that the Town Manager would go into the D.P.W. in Boston as soon as possible to let them know what we are proposing, see how far along the State is on their final plans, and to get the Statetsapproval of the proposal, if possible. Selectman Caponigro advised that he had been presented deeds, etc, by Mr. Alessandri regarding the status of Thompson Street, and the proposed street through to Oakland Street, The Board agreed to turn the papers over to the Town Counsel, Selectman Caponigro also advised that Mrs. Barbara Stowell had called him re- garding the surplus food program with regard to procuring trucks and men to pick up the surplus food. The Town Manager advised that she had been told that it would be impossible to do this with the town trucks, should be a closed truck. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey,; seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 8s45 P. M.