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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-17-1971February 17, 1971 Meeting called at 7130 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $215,278.88, The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as distributed, The Cldrk read a communication from the Department of Public Health advising that the results of the bacterial examination of regular samples .of the townts water supply submitted during 1970 show that the supply-met requirements as to bacterial quality. Thirteen samples from the town's water supply were sub- mitted for bacterial examination during the year. Another communication received from the Department of Public Health regarding initiating the use of a vaccine order form for ordering measles, mumps, polio and rubella vaccines, advising that the use of this form will allow for greater control of vaccine distribution. In using this form it is requested that the town anticipate its needs and submit requests at least two weeks in advance. This will allow sufficient time to confirm the order by mail, and to shift vaccine between depots to satisfy requests. Letter read from 8, Davis Howard, III advising that he had a coin silver pitcher which bears the following inscription: Presented to Charity Div, No, 7 S of T. by the Ladies (Schroll Work) Love, Purity and Fidelity. The letter requested any information available to advise what the initial CIS, of T" stands for. The date on the pitcher was 1853. The Board to try and check regarding the in- quiry. Letter read from Representative John S. Ames, III regarding a communication re- ceived from Mr. Elio J. Zaffini, 38 Maple Street with regard to a problem with regard to he supposed promise to relocate Maple Street, Mr. Zaffini had ad- vised him that a promise was made by the developers, Ryan and Elliot to relocate Maple Street from the grade crossing on Maple Street to some unspecified location, The result of the relocation was supposed to be the dead ending of that portion of Maple Street which was in front of Mr. Zaffinits house. Representative Ames requested to be advised on this matter. Letter read to be sent to Senator John F, Parker stating the Boardts opposition to pending legislation to construct a $28 million dollar central Court House in Bristol County, the townts share of the cost would be $609,076, The letter further advised that the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Mansfield at its meeting on February 17, 1971 voted unanimously as in strong opposition to the bill to construct a new central Court House in Bristol County, Copy of letter to be sent to Representative Ames: = and Senator John Quinlan, Letter received from Anna Prohodsky and nine others, voicing their objections to the Town Manager's proposal that Fowler Street be extended to West Street to the proposed relocated Route 140. The area is a residential area and an exit from an industrial park should not be routed through the street. They felt that the town should protect its residential zones and keep the proposed heavy traffic out of this area. - 2 - Notice received from the Planning Board of a public hearing to be held at ( 8:00 P.M. on February 25, 1971 in the Town Office Building regarding the application of Robert L. Rizzo, to subdivide a parcel of land to be known as Wayside Estates. Letter received from the Secretary of the Commonwealth, John F.X. Davoran, regarding the release of the 1970 federal census figures. In past years it has been the practice of the local licensing authorities to look to such federal census figures to determine population counts for the issuance of alcoholic beverage licenses. However, in 1968, the State Legilature passed Chapter 305 of the Acts of 1968 which alters that practice and imposes certain obligations upon the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The letter quoted this Chapter, and advised that in effect, what is required is a local inhabitant count by the community to enable the State Secretary to apply the criteria to each city or town desiring to grant a new alcoholic beverage license based upon the 1970 federal census. The Town Manager advised the Board that he had received word from Richard Fraites, Chairman of the Industrial Financing Authority, that there would be a meeting on the closing of the bonds for Hoerner and Waldorf on Thursday, February 25, 1971 at 11100 A.M, in the Selectments Room, The Town Manager, Selectmen, Town Clerk, Town Counsel and Industrial Financing Authority in- vited to attend with the other parties involved. The Town Manager gave the list of bidders for the proposed rubbish pickup in town. Eight sets of specs were sent out, and three bids were received. The lowest bidder was Augustine Oliveira, for nine months and two years, in. the: amount of $110,000. a per unit price of 750. L. W. Fontaine Trucking Company bid $110,636.10 with a unit price of $1.00 and Frank P. & Dominic M.DelPreto, Jr., d /b /a Twin Elm Farm Disposal bid $139,359.21 with a unit price of 350. The Town Manager asked that he be given permission to return the two bid checksother than Mr;.Oliveira +s, but Selectman Clemmey advised that he would like to talk to Mr. Oliveira next week, and the Board agreed to have him in next week. The Town Manager advised that he had advertised for bids for the alterations at the High School for the Police Station, and they would be due March 1, 1971. Mrs. Margot Jellinek inquired about the airport. With regard to the lease with Carleton Whitney Aero Service, she questioned about the snowmobiles and whether or not they had any insurance for non aeronautic uses of the area since this is on town -owned land, and the town could be liable in case of accidents. Questioned whether the town had insurance, Board to check on town's liability. Bois Blandori, 17 Thompson Street was drawn as a juror for the criminal session in Superior Court, New Bedford, the first Monday in March. Mary I. Birman, 21 Mill Street drawn as a juror for civil business in Taunton the first Monday of March. . 3 . At the request of the Board last week, the Town Manager advised that he and George Poor went to Boston this morning and discussed the possibility of the extension of West Street down Fowler Street. They talked with the coordinator and designer of Route 140 and 25, and one of the ideas that they liked in this proposal was the idea about the interchange, their opinion of this was favorable. After a discussion, upon a motion by Se- lectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted that West Street be deadended on the east side of the proposed relocated Route 140; the west side to remain open to traffic to go either left or right. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal Common Victualler's License to the Coach and Four, 14 South Main Street, Selectman Caponigro questioned whether or not there had been any word re- garding the marquee at Shopperts Guide, and the Chairman stated that he had talked to the Building Inspector, and they would come in next week regarding the marquee. Selectman Caponigro also asked about a meeting with Ryan and Elliott regarding Maple Street which had been discussed. The Board agreed to have the Town Manager set up a meeting within a couple of weeks, possibly on March 3, 1971, Selectman Zecher questioned about the demolition of the Town Hall, and what Is going to be proposed at Town Meeting regarding this, should have an article in a special Town Meeting to give permission to demolish the Town Hall. Dis- cussion regarding saving som eAhings like the steps, foundation, etc. The Board agreed to put an article in the special Town Meeting to demolish the wooden structure on the Town Hall. The Board discussed an article for a special building committee,to come up with its recommendations to see where they want to build and upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to put an article in the Special Town Meeting..to appoint a special building committee for the town offices. Unanimous. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to open the Warrant for a Special Town Meeting at 8 :00 P,M, on March 8, 1971 to be held within the annual Town Meeting to be held'at the High School, Unanimous. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to put two articles left out of the annual Town Meeting Warrant in the Special regarding promissary notes, and articles regarding the Boca Code submitted by the Building Code Committee, Selectman Zecher spoke regarding the Light Department and the money the Dept, turns over to the town in lieu of taxes, and discussed the Dept. also paying its share for retirement, insurance and Blue Cross /Blue Shield. Upon a motion by Selectmen Zecher, seconded by SelectmanCaponigro it was voted to have the Town 1preasurer bill the Light Department for money due for Retirement, Insurance and BlueCYoss /Blue Shield in the amount of $10,657.96 for the calendar year 1970. Unanimous. - 4 - Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted that the proposed fee schedule for natural gas permits; L.P. permits; plumbing permits, septic tank installers and disposal works construction permits be enacted as recommended by the Plumbing Inspector, effective March 15, 1971. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant permission for the proper instructors and students to be allowed to stereotape the Town Meeting. Unanimous Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission to the Rotary Club to hold an auction on May 15, 1971 on the South Common, and in case of inclement weather on Sunday, May 16, 1971, Unanimous Regiuest received from the Permanent School Building Committee for the insertion of an article in a Special Town Meeting for a sum of money to be used by the Committee to hire an architect to prepare construction drawings for classroom space necessary by 1973. The Board discussed the request re§arding having the location specified, and it was agreed by the Board to check further on this request before next Wednesday when the Warrant will close. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M.