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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-24-1971March 24, 1971 In executive session: Meeting with Christy Vose regarding lease. Interview with Joaquin Rosada accompanied by Leon Grant in reference to Dog Officer appointment. Met with the Finance Committee, Town Counsel Grady discussed the Electric Department audit report. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by.Selectman Main it was voted to approve the audit with the accompanying letter from Selectman Zecher,.and a letter from C.P.A, Babcock that he has prepared this audit In accoarda7,de with D.P.U. and accounting principals. 4_1 vote .- Selectman Zecher opposed, Report not signed. Finance Committee discussing the budget and town finances. Adjourned at 11:45 P.M. March 24, 1971 Meeting called at 7s30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, Chairman Main advised that he had a statement to make before proceeding with the meeting. He advised that two months ago when he accepted the Chairmanship, he had the time to devote to the position. Things have developed since then and he does not have the time to devote to the position, and will step down as Chairman since he felt he could not do a conscientious job, and it was not fair to the Board, or to the Town. Selectman Saunders stated that he realized the time element involved, but re- gretted that the Chairman found it necessary to make this decision, Selectman Caponigro advised that he had talked to the Chairman and asked him to think about it for another week or so, the dhairman advised him that he thought it was best for the town that he resign as Chairman. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to regretfully accept Selectman Main's resignation as Chairman of the Board. Unanimous vote. The Town Manager accepted nominations for a new Chairman. Selectman Saunders nominated Selectman Clemmey as Chairman, which was seconded by Selectman Main. Selectman Caponigro nominated Selectman Zecher, but there was no second to the nomination. The Town Manager called for a vote. Selectman Saunders moved to appoint Selectman Clemmey Chairman of the Board which was seconded by Selectman Main. The Town Manager called for a vote, and it was unanimously voted to appoint David R. Clemmey Chairman of the Board. 4 -0 vote Selectman Clemmey did not vote for himself. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $105,446.66. Selectman Zecher nominated Antonino Caponigro for the position of Clerk to replace Selectman Clemmey, which was seconded by Selectman Saunders, Select- man Main moved to close the nominations for Clerk which was seconded by Se- lectman Saunders, and it was voted to appoint Selectman Caponigro Clerk of the Board. Unanimous. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as distributed. (Selectman Saunders called attention to the fact that the Board did vote to approve Carbonettits Market Liquors, Inc, transfer of stock and a new Manager after checking with the Town Counsel, which was re corded in the minutes of the executive session Tabled during regular meeting to check with Town Counsel). Letter received from Town Planner Chad Maurer regarding Waldor Realty Trust who is in the proc ess of developing six duplex houses on Franklin Street. They are depositing tree rubbal and stumps along an existing brook which runs through one of their lots. They plan to cover this material with gravel and loam and plant grass on the banking. The letter called attention to the pro- blem of removal of wooden debris from construction sites, and because of the no burning law of the serious problem. Mr. Maurer did not approve.of the method used by this contractor, and requested consideration to take appropri- ate action to stop the contractor from burying this debris on the site, - 2 - { A letter read from;the Planning Board requesting that the Board of Selectmen call a Special Town Meeting to be held within the Annual or either Apri1 5, or April 120 1971 to consider three articles, namely, Article 1 to amend the Town By -Laws to prohibit the burying of wooden building debris, <trees, etc, on any building site or at the sanitary land fill area, or at any location within the Town. Article 2 to see if the town will vote to direct the Board of Health to amend the Board of Health regulations, chapter 7, Section 9E to prohibit rubbish collected outside of the town from being dumped at the town sanitary land fill area, and article 3 to see if the Town will vote to amend the Town Bylaws to the extent necessary to either prohibit commercial dumping at the land fill area or establish a fee system for commercial dumping. Selectman Main advised that if there is another special Town Meeting that the School Building Committee would like to submit an article, and the World War II Scholarship Fund Committee an article to raise and appropriate $2,000. After discussion, it was agreed to table the request and to forward a copy to the Environmental Health Committee of the three article;submitted for its recommendations. Notice received from the Department of Community Affairs advising that the deadline for receipt of municipal applications under the summer Intern Program has been extended to April 9, 1971. Letter received from Tibbetts Engineering Corp, advising that they would be glad to work with the town regarding requirements necessary to State specifi- cations for a sanitary landfill. Copy to Environmental Health Committee. Letters received from W.• George Cruser, Jr., N. Lawrence D'Afile and Edward A. Sliney requesting to be reappointed Constables for the town for the coming year. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve a Sunday license for Jack's Cafe for juke box and TV. The Town Manager advised the Board that there was a piece of land at the end of the airport, supposedly owned by Clinton Foster when a taking was made. In checking the records, the Town Counsel had advised that this land is owned by a Mr. Shaw` from Norton. He requested authority to write to Mr. Shaw, sending a copy of the Town Counsel's letter, advising him the amount of the award for this parcel of land which is $410., and make arragements to pay him for this land, the Board agreed. Selectman Main abstained from the dis- cussion. The Town Manager showed the Board the proposed layout for the Airport Master Plan which requires the signature of the Chairman of the Airport Commission. The plan was requested by the Federal Aviation Agency and the Massachusetts Aeronautics Commission regarding the clearing of the east end of the runway. The plan was drawn by Fay, Spoffard and Thorndike, and copies will be made by them. This plan would establish a basis for awards when Route 25 goes by. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to authorize the Chairman to sign the Master Plan for the Airport. 3 _ The Town Manager reported that he and Ted Robinson had made an inspection of damages at Memorial Park. To do what the Selectmen requested would be a lot of items to put together, and he would have to get figures together for money to repair all of the damage that was done all over the park. The Chairman requested that he get the figures for repairing the buildings, and also to check the cost for putting a still alarmin to alert the Police. The Maple Park swimming area was brought up for discussion by the Town Manager who advised that Ralph Maloon has done some engineering work At the pond, and advised that (1) on the outlet it should be dropped 3 or 41 in the same location, and leave an open ditch out to the end of the swamp. Gravel will have to be moved out of this area, and stockpiled at the highway garage, the town would do this project. (2) Excavate the pond to the elevations as shown on the plan. The surplus material that will come out of this pond, allow a man or contractor to do this work, and do what he wants with the surplus material. Dredge a channel from Canoe River back to the town. Would have to put it out for bids, request a $109000, bond, and would like to get this done without changing any money. Selectman Saunders commended the diligent work done by the committee working on this project, and hoped that the area gets put into service. Should do whatever is necessary to see that the project is completed. Selectman Caponigro advised that if we have any excess fill should go to the Board of Appeals and submit a plan to remove gravel if it is going to involve thousands of yards, Selectman Saunders advised that Ralph Maloon has donated his services putting together the plans and specifications on the things that should be done, and have the Committee clear through the Board of Appeals, the committee to get bids ready for approval by the Board, requesting two alternates. Mrs. Margot Jellinek spoke to the Board on land use in agricultural. zone. She quoted the By-Laws with regard to truck gardening and nurseries, and it appears that a special permit from the Board of Appeals, after a hearing, is necessary. She spoke regarding tourist camps and trailer coach parks which have to conform to regulations of the Board of Health with regard to connection to the municipal sewer. She spoke of the proposed trailer camp park on Mill Street and article 29. in the annual Town Warrant regarding a committee being appointed to study the matter of mobilehomes in the town. Lincoln Holske also spoke regarding the pro- posed trailer camp park on Mill Street. A discussion followed. Al Turinese before the Board regarding the applications for two sewer connections which were tabled by the Board until permission is received from the State. The Town Manager advised that he had written to the State requesting this permission. Selectman Zecher brought up the audit for the Light Department advising that he had a letter he wished inserted with the audit, which was read by the Board members. Selectman Main advised that Mr. Babcock had stated that the books were closed for 1970, and the amounts for the liability regarding Blue Cross /Blue Shield and Re- tirement could be put in the audit the following year. After a discussion, a motion was made by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main to approve, sign and send the audit into the State. The Chairman conferred with the Town Counsel, . and it was agreed that the matter would be discussed further in executive session. 4 _ Selectman Caponigro spoke about the condition of Gilbert Street between the railroad bridge and the Norton line. Have been setting money aside for Gilbert Street, but should correct this situation as soon as possible. The Town Manager advised that Chapter 90 money could be used for this, but a layout would be necessary, but it was felt the road should be fixed before this could be done under Chapter 90 money. Questioned whether or not the town help could do this work.Selectman Caponigro also thought the sand screener should be returned, and use the equipment used on this on the roads. Discussion regarding appointments by the Board, to be made next week. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders,,seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9130 P.M.