HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-10-1971March 10, 1971
Meeting called.at 7:30 P.M.
All members present, and the Town Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $65,245.69.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as distributed.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to grant permission to the P.M. Evening Division of Women's Clubs to hold its
8th annual Arts Festival on Saturday, June 5, with an alternate date of
June 129 on the South Common from 8:30 A.M, to 6:30 P.M., and the use of
the common on June 4 at 6:30 P.M. to prepare for the Festival. Permission
also granted for the use of the rest rooms in the Library; erect a sign on
the common two weeks prior to the Festival; food concession; selling of
merchandise and a band concert.
Letter read from John S. Ames, III, State Representative in answer to an
inquiry concerning competitive bids for County Blue Cross /Blue Shield coverage,
Chapter 32 B of the General Laws, does not require than an insurance contract
go out for bid, and although the Group Insurance Commission recommends that
contracts go out for bid it appears that many counties do not follow this
practice. The main argument on a year-to-year basis would be the administra-
tion hassle connected with the procedure. He agreed that competitive bidding
on a three year basis would be good business.
The Board advised of the next meeting of the Bristol County Selectmen's Assoc-
iation which will be held on Thursdty, March 25, 1971 at the 400 Club in North
Easton, the subject for discussion will be the Bristol County Court House.
Memorandum received from the SRPBDD to the Ad Hoc Regional Sewer Study Com-
mittee regarding the status of the Regional Study advising that the Scope of
Services has been revised by Anderson Nichols Company and approved by the
Water Pollution Control Division, a copy of the revised proposal to be dis-
tributed prior to the next meeting of the Committee. The towns' shares of
the three towns involved will be discussed as follows: Foxboro, March 22;
Mansfield, March 29; and Norton March 10. A copy of a letter was enclosed
supporting the Water Pollution Control Division's study to the Norton Board
of Selectmen. The Board agreed that a copy of this letter be sent to the
Environmental Health Study Committee.
Letter received from Robert Button, Civil Defense Director requesting permiss-
ion to distribute a questionnaire with the annual Town Report that would help
the organization's future. C.D. volunteers would insert these questionnaires
in the annual reports prior to distribution. The questionnaire was readtand
requested information regarding equipment that could be utilized in time of
emergencies. The Board did not approve the distribution with the town reports,
but gave permission to have the questionnaires distributed at Town Meetings.
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Letter received from Cyril N;,. Bellavance advising that he has appointed
Mr. Robert Bellavance and Mr. Edward A. Sliney, Jr. to the Call Force as
of Last January 1, 19710 requesting authorization for the Town Clerk to pay
these two men. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman
Zecher it was voted to allow payment for the above two men; Edward A. Sliney,
Jr. as of January 1, 1971 and Robert Bellavance as of January 7, 1971. 4 -1
vote - Selectman Saunders opposed to appointment of Robert Bellavance.
Letter received from Chad Maurer, Jr., Town Planner advising that Joseph
Stivaletta, Inc., 553 High Street, Dedham, Mass. is in the process of con-
structing roads in the Elmwood Park Subdivision off of Stearns Avenue.
The work is being done in accordance with the plans approved by the Planning
Board, the plan proposing to divert a stream and run it through a culvert.
This diversion will require approval from the Massachusetts Department of
Natural Resources under the so-called "Hatch Act ". No permit from this
Department has been granted for this work. The letter advised that the
Selectmen should require that work be stopped on that portion of the project
that pertains to the diversion of the stream until necessary hearings have
been held and approval received from the Department of Natural Resources.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted that a letter be sent to Joseph Stivaletta, Inc, ordering them to
stop work on diverting the stream until approval is received from the De-
partment of Natural Resources, Unanimous.
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted to grant permission to Savini Pontiac Sales, Inc., 95 South Main Street
to replace three signs, namely a 61 and 81 illuminated plexiglas sign, free
standing, and a 41 sign attached to the building. Unanimous.
Shimon Ravede before the Board regarding an application for a Sunday license
for the sale of canned goods, soft goods, etc, at the Card Company building.
Town Counsel Grady advised regarding a law written in 1962 stating specific
things to be sold on Sunday. Can sell what is permitted by the State law,
and that he should get a certificate for doing business from the Town Clerk,
Frederick J. Findlen, 90 Park Street drawn as a juror for Superior Court in
Fall River the first Monday in April.
Leon Dean talked with the Board regarding the report of the SERPEDD. Advised
that the report was not done under the direction of the Commission, but was
done by the staff on their own. He advised that he had made a motion to have
a committee appointed to study this report, but the motion failed. Discussion
regarding What the Commission has accomplished, and Mr. Dean cited they had
accomplished the TAMS study which had been started by the Planning District.
Mr. Dean advised that his appointment as the Board's representative expired
as of April 1, and thought that what he is now doing could be be performed by
the Board of Selectmen by taking turns in attendance at the meetings. Select-
man Zecher advised that Mi. Dean has done a wonderful job and he would like to
see him continue on this job, and the Board expressed appreciation for his
effort and time given to the town, and upon a motion by Selectman Zecher,
seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to- reappoint Leon W. Dean as the
Boardts representative on the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic
Commission - effective April 10 1971 for the coming year.
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The Board members signified their willingness to attend some of the meetings
with Mr. Dean.
Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted that the Town Manager be authorized to buy the Police radio in the
amount of $1,771, from the account #695 -0, or from account #900 -0 if money
is available at time of payment. 4 -1 vote - Selectman Clemmey opposed,
because of high bid for radio.
Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted that Walter I. Main be appointed as temporary Airport Manager, at no
compensation, Until the permanent Airport Commission is appointed, At that
time the new Airport Commission should appoint a permanent Airport Manager,
Selectman Main abstained from voting.
Selectman Caponigro spoke about the subdivision off Gilbert Street, Board of
Health should look over this subdivision. The Board to look at the plans fox
approval after the meeting,
The Board discussed comments received regarding the Special Town Meeting,
and that Board members should have summarized the articles more, and it was
suggested that each article should be explained by a Selectman at future
meetings.
Selectman Saunders advised that he had talked with an insurance man who told
him that it was unusual for a municipality to get full settlement on a fire
loss, and cited the fact that the work done by the Town Manager, and also
the contractor acting as appraiser, was responsible for the full settlement,
and they were to be commended, and the Board agreed,
Mrs. Jellinek advised the Board that she had called the office and requested
the secretary to send her a copy of the February 24, 1971 minutes of the
meeting, but was refused a copy. She advised that the minutes of each meet-
ing shall become a public record and be made available after being approved,
and requested her copy. The Chairman advised that it was not the secretaryxe
place to send her a copy of the minutes. The Town Counsel advised that you
do not have to make a copy and send them to you, but you can come in and
read them, or you have the right to copy them. The Chairman advised that
the Board is not refusing you to look at the minutes, but we will not make
a copy for you. After further discussion Selectman Caponigro made a motion
to give Mrs. Jellinek a copy for 250, but the motion failed for the lack of
a second.
Mr. Brad Griffith, representing Ryan and Elliott met with the Board, as well
as residents from Maple Street, The Town Manager showed an alternate plan
for the relocation of Maple Street drawn by Ralph Maloon. This road would
go from Maple Street to Oakland Street, a distance of 1,2501, The location
would,be near the property line of the town and the Schmid property. A
portion of land necessary for the right -of -way on the Schmid property wow41d
Iie. deeded to the town. An offer -r was made by Brad Griffith that subject
to the final cost of the elevations, that if the cost of the proposed
Maple Street right -of -way did not exceed $15,000. that Ryan and Elliott would
( consider building the road.
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After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by
Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the extension road as shown on
the preliminary plan drawn by Ralph Ma18on, subject to the Planning Board's
approval of the plan, Unanimous
Gordon Shortsleeves, 210 Tremont Street before the Board regarding information
about the property at 170 Tremont Street, Thought people should have gone
to the Board of Appeals for change of zoning. Supposed to be running a
nursery, but seemed like a construction outfit had moved in by the large:
trucks, backhoe, loaders, plus small trucks that are there. Did not think
this was a nursery business. Construction work has been done on the barn,
and he did not think there had been a building permit for this work. After
discussion the Board agreed to have the Building Inspector investigate and
report back to the Board next week,
Mr, Shortsleeves also inquired what could be done about the flooding conditions
on the street, He had been told that when the new road was put in that this
condition would be corrected, Also discussed the road where a water s ervice
had been put in which had never been filled in properly, Town Manager to
check regarding road problems.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to go into executive session, Unanimous
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:30 P,M,