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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-21-1971April 21, 1971 Executive session As the Board went into executive session Mr. Leon Grant was interviewed as an applicant for the position of Building Inspector. Discussed delinquent ambulance bills. Motion to open the meeting at 11:10 P.M. It was voted to sign the agreement with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Master Maintenance Agreemenil and the Board signed the agreement. The meeting adjourned at 11:40 P.M. April 21, 1971 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $84,074.44. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as distributed. Invitation received from the Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School in South Easton to attend Open House on Wednesday, April 28, 1971 from 7:00 a 9:00 P.M. Letter read from Joseph T. Cronin, District Engineer of ':Taunton Department of Public Works in answer to an inquiry by the Town Manager advising that the work on Chauncy Street Route 106 underpass has not been completed. This work should be completed within two weeks, and all surplus grout and any debris will be cleaned up by the contractor. Letter read from Governor Francis W. Sargent regarding a statewide conference of municipals at Bentley College in Waltham on May 6, at 7%30 P.M. The topic of the conference will be the Fiscal Crisis and Federal Revenue Sharing. The letter urged attendance at this conference. Letter Xead from the Attleboro Chamber of Commerce regarding the Region 14 Community College program. regarding the evaluation of a number of poten- tial sites for the new college. Letter received from Edward F. Doyle, Secretary of the Department of Public Works in Boston regarding Federal regulations requiring the States to enter into "Master Maintenance Agreements" with all owners of utility facilities, whose facilities lie within any portion of a State Highway Freeway,(a divided highway with full control of access). It was requested that the enclosed two copies of this Master Maintenance Agreement be executed by the proper officials and return both copies to this Department, attention of Joseph J. Crescio, Utilities Agreements Engineer. When executed -' and approved' by the Attorney General, one original copy will be returned to the town for its files. The Board agreed to have the Town Counsel check this agreement before signing and approving. (Approved see minutes of executive meeting). Application received for a Class II Garage License from Roy E. Collins, d /b /a Webb Auto Sales at 164 Copeland Drive. Selectman :Zecher questioned whether a hearing should be held to find out if there are any objections to this application, or at least give the abuttors a chance to know about this by the paper, and after further discussion it was agreed to table the application for one week. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to grant a renewal Junk Dealer's license to Barbara D. Collier, 710 East Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it ,was voted to grant a renewal Sworn Weigher's license to Nathan Linskey, 20 Harold Street, Sharon for Blane Chemical Company. 2 Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a renewal license for a 'FuPer-A1 Home to Roland V. Cederfiel4, d /b /a Serman's Funeral Home, 55 North Main Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to grant a renewal license for the sale of ammunition to W. C. Fuller, Company, 365 North Main Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a renewal license for a Funeral Home License to William A. Jackson 32 Church Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant the following renewal Auctioneers' licenses: Francis J. Fox Daniel B. Connor Arthur Terenzi Barbara E. Tarsa Louis E. Tarsa Walter E. Lasrence Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant a, renewal Junk Dealer's license to Helen Vasalotti, 430 School 'Sty, d /b /a \!The Flea Market',, The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the demolition of the Town Hall as follows: P. J. Maffei , Bellingham $3,500.00 within 14 days Dorrance Excavating Contractor 3,948.00 it 30 11 James G. Grant, Readville 8,700.00 it 7 ft The Town Manager recommended that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, subject to approval of his furnishing the necessary bond, performance bond, etc., and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept the bid of P. J. Maffei in the amount of $3,$00.00 for the demolition of the Town Hall. Hearing held at 8:00 P.M, on the application of OfMalley Corporation for the underground storage of 500,000 gallons of petroleum at 500 School Street. The Chairman advised that all abuttors had been notified and the application for the permit had been approved by the Fire Chief. Attorney Ernest White represented the O'Malley Corporation, and presented the Board with b'r6chures from Coastal Services who will maintain an agreement with OfMalley Corp. Coastal Services are one of the leading collectors of waste disposal in the east, and have an exclusive contract for all reclaiming of oil spills for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. They will be utilizing the storage facilities under the direction of O'Malley Corp. He showed the Board a map of the area to be used on School Street, advising how.the tanks would be set in the ground, and they will be covered by fill at least a minimum of 2 ft. above the tanks. A moat 51 high will be built around these tanks, and would contain any explosion in the area. The area will also be fenced in.. Coastal Services will pick up this waste oil, put it into trucks and bring it to this site for storage. When they have enough material, trucks will re- move the petroleum to different refineries. Attorney White further advised that any suggestions from the Fire Chief would be followed out, they will - 3 - have a :neat operation, and if the place is not properly run the Board can terminate the permit. Mrs. Jellinek questioned about the abuttors notified, and spoke about the danger that might be involved because of fires set by trains in this area, but after discussion, there were no objections:: recorded, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, which was seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to clots the hearing at 8:25 P.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to grant permission to OTMalley Incorporated for the underground:.• storage of 500,000 gallons of petroleum at 500 School Street, based on no opposition from the abuttors and from the attendees,.subject to the Fire Chiefts approval and suggestions. Mr. J.P, Smith of 170 Tremont Street before the Board regarding his nursery and landscape business at this address. There have been complaints about the heavy equipment being used and stored in this area. Selectman Saunders suggested that in fairness to Mr. Smith and the residents that Mr. Smith talk to the Town Counsel regarding what he is doing. If he advised that you go through the Board of Appeals it would be best for you. The Board gave permission for Mr. Smith to consult with the Town Counsel regarding this problem, and he will advise you of the proper procedure to follow. L. Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department before the Board re- garding the lighting for Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. The Chairman read a letter with Mr. Ferrierts recommendation and costs of various ways of installing these lights,along Forbes Boulevard in the Industrial Park. After a discussion of the various plans, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to accept plan 'fC" as submitted. (Under this plan C.C.& F. would purchase all equipment and materials and install the main line conduit ahead of paving at a cost of $42,142, The Light °Dept.'would furnish'all labor for the installation except for the main run conduit at a cost of $7,600,). There was a discussion about this Boulevard extending into Foxboro which involves eight additional structures. C. C. & F. have asked the town to furnish power for this lighting, and they have secured tentative approval from the Foxboro Board of Selectmen. Mr. Ferrier requested the views of the Board regarding this installation. This line would be metered at the Foxboro lines if Mass. Electric does not object. When the land is turned over to Foxboro, something else should be done. After further discussion it was agreed that Mr. Ferrier discuss this portion of ;the,pro- posal:;with:Tgwn Counsel Grady. Chad Maurer, Town Planner before the Board with a plan of Pine Tree Estates, for a proposed subdivision for 36 lots located off Franklin Street. As re- quired by the subdivision law the Board of Health has a certain number of days to make recommendations and approve these plans. He described certain areas of the plan and advised that a restriction should be put on three lots around the Canoe River, lots #21, 22 and 23. Selectmen to look over the area. 4 Hearing held at 9t00 P,M, on the complaint submitted by the Dog Officer regarding a dog owned by Carl M, Blomstrom of 36 Cottage Street, The Dog Officer requested the permanent restraint of this dog, and advised that Mr, Blomstromts dog attacked and killed a dog owned by Dennis Cloutier of 87 Chilson Avenue on April 8, 1971, The dog was being walked by Mrs. Clutier near the V,F,W, Post on Chilson Avenue, Mr, Blomstrom was found guilty in District Court on April 21, 1971 of a violation of the Leash Law, and paid a $10, fine, and entered a plea of guilty to the complaint entered against him by the Dog Officer. Mr. Blomstrom stated that Mrs. Cloutierts dog was not on a leash and ran into the yard where his dog was tied. He stated that his dog, a German Shepherd, was a very large and powerful dog, but plays with the children all the time. He has gone through three choke collars, a bulkhead door; and now he has a cow collar on him which works very well. He is very gentle, but powerful. There was no complaint registered at the time, he had offered to pay for the dog, but Mr. Cloutier refused the offer, he had called the Dog officer who took care of Mrs, Cloutierts dog, Had to go to court on complaint because of the leash law. At his home on Cottage Street he has a dog run and cable for the dog, After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted that Mr.. Blomstrom restrain his dog per the recommendations of the Dog Officer, and essentially as it is now, for a six months period and :.see :if -this is:compliedwitI%'-lf; any complaints.:are received, the dog will have- to:bearestrairled:permaneAtly. The Town Manager advised the Selectmen of some of the bids received for office equipment which he had checked; namely 3 I,B.M, typewriters for a total of '1,440,; 2 copy machines, one in the amount of $1,169 and one $1,475; 11 .,desks. for a total of $1,972.; and 12 chairs in the amount of $511,50. He advised that he had not checked the other items bid. After discussion , upon A motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to award the bid to I.B.M, for three typewriters in the amount of $1,440, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to accept the bid /for eleven desks in the amount of $1,972.0Q of Schartz Office Supply Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to accept the low bid of National Office Supply for twelve chairs in the amount of $511.50, subject to the Town Managerts approval of the chairs. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to accept the bids on the two copiers, one A B Dick in the amount of $1,475, and one Apeco in the amount of $1,169. The Board discussed insurance on new equipment, and any equipment that is leased should have fire insurance to cover the loss in case of fire. The Board discussed calling a Special Town Meeting and articles to be inserted in the Warrant. After discussion, upon a motion by Sekectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main to was voted to open the Warrant for a Special Town Meeting for May 3, 1971 at 7 :30 P.M. at the Mansfield High School. Selectman Saunders brought up about the World War':. II Scholarship Fund request - 5 - for insertion of $2,000. in the Warrant for the Fund, He advised that it was his understanding that only the interest from this fund was being used, and would approve of this only if the $2,000, appropriated is spend within the next twelve months. Use the funds as appropriated within the year. It was agreed that this stipulation could be in the motion, and after further discussion upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Se- lectman Main it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting to appropriate $2,000, for the World War II Scholarship Fund, Upohr:a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to put two articles in the Warrant in regard to the Maple Park Area regarding gravel removal from the area. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to insert an article in the Warrant for the Special Town Meeting regarding amending the Zoning By -Law requiring tourist camps, trailer coach parks,mobide homes being required to be connected to the Town Sewer, (Petition by Mrs. Jellinek) 3 -2 vote Selectmen Saunders and Main opposed. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to close the Warrant for the May 3, 1971 Special Town Meeting at 7:30 PM at the High School Auditorium. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to amend the previous motions regarding the time for the Speciaa Town Meeting from 7:30 P.M. to 8 :00 P.M. at the same location and date, Selectman Caponigro advised the Board that the Town Hall Building Committee had their first meeting in the Selectments Room last Monday night, Would like the Board's permission to talk to town employees regarding space re- quirements, etc, It was suggested by the Board that they be given a synopsis once a month, and Selectman Caponigro advised thatchg;_was Yepresehtih'g' "the Board, would see that the Board was informed. Discussion regarding appointments to be made to several committees which will discussed next week. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P,M.