HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-28-1971April 28, 1971
Executive session.
Interviewed Charles Mathews for Building Inspector,
Interviewed Frederick Phillips for Building Inspector.
Interviewed David Grant as a candidate for the Planning Board.
Discussed delinquent ambulance bills.
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was
voted to go into open session.
Discussed Ernie White's bill, voucher #3861. Upon a motion by Selectman
Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to pay this bill.
Discussed you cher #3870 on Fire Department dues in arrears. Upon a motion
by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to pay only the
Chief's 'dues.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted
to abate all old ambulance bills.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was
voted to abate the 1969 sewer assessment by the Town on town -owned land on
Hope Street,
April 28, 1974
Meeting called at 7:30 P.M.
All members of the Board preoent, and the Town Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, which was seconded by Selectman Zecher it
was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant for the payrolls in the Amount of
$27,664. 47.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it teas voted
to approve the Treasuret's Warrant in the amount of $96,129.40.
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with two corrections to be
made on Page 2,
Letter received from the Department of Natural Resources advising that a Notice
of Intent to Alter certain inland wetlands located in the town his been re-
ceived from Elmwood Park R041ty Trust project, The letter advised that the
statute requires that the Selectmen shall hold a public hearing on said pro-
posal within fourteen days, and that within seven days thereafer shall trans-
mit their recommendations to the Commissioner of Natural Resources.
Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted
to set a hearing date for the Elmwood Realty Trust Project on Stearns Avenue
for May 5, 1971 at 8:30 P,M.
Letter received from the Environmental Health Committee advising that the Com-
mittee had reviewed the communications from the Town Planner in regard to the
disposal of tree stumps, etc. The letter also discussed the three articles
submitted by the Planning Board to -be inserted in a Special Town Meeting re-
garding the burying of trees, etc.; prohibit the dumping of rubbish collected
outside of the Town being dumped at the Town dump and the establishment of a
fee system for commercial dumping. The Committee did not recommend the Board
taking any action on the above proposals, Selectman Saunders complimented
the Environmental Health Committee for the way they have handled the matter;
talking to people who have knowledge regarding these matters; think the Com-
mittee's research should be commended.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted
to grant a renewal Auctioneer's License to Leon Grant, 67 Creeden Street.
The Board set the date of May 1,9, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. on the application of
Nettie E. Rathbun: and Herbert Rathbun for the additional }underground storage
of 5,0000 gallons of gasoline at 213 South Main Street,
The application of Roy E. Collins, d /b /a Webb Auto Sales, for a used car license
on Copeland Drive was discussed. Gardner Walker of 162 Copeland Dr ':was;, Against
the license since the area is only 5 feet from his boundary, and there is a
traffic problem there anyway. Had no objection to a man making a living, but
it should not be right there, He would like to ask Mr. Collins quite a few
questions, Selectman Zecher advised that he would like to have Mr. Collins
and Town Counsel Grady there to discuss this further, Upon a motion by Se-
lectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to hold the
license over for one week.
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Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was
voted to grant a two day beer license to the Tri County Beagle Club, Off
School Street for May 1 and 2, 1971, the beer not to be sold before twelve
noon on May 2, 1971,
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was
voted to grant a renewal Funeral Home license to the Amici Funeral Home,
115 North Main Street,
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
grant a renewal license to operate a food service establishment to Anthony
Arcado, Sr., d /b /a Tonyls Pizzeria,
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant a renewal Food Establishment license for Old Colony Diner.
Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant a renewal license for the sale of ammunition for Shawls Sporting
Goods, Inc., North Main Street.
Mr. Robert Shaw, 387 Central Street before the Board to solicit support from
the Board regarding a petition signed by sixty people petitioning the Board
for representation at the May 4 hearing at the Foxboro Selectments meeting
on the issuance of an all alcoholic license to the "Yours Lounge" which is to
be located at the site of the old Foxfield Lanes Bowling Alley. He advised"
that the area is zoned for business, but he did not think this type of business
would be conducive to children in the neighborhood. Mr. Shaw stated that he
thought the Board had a right to present this petition. If you have sixty
people in the town who feel this way do not think it is unfair to ask for re-
presentation,
Selectman Zecher advised that he couldn't see where it would be improper to
go to this meeting, you have sixty people interested. Think it would be the
proper thing for any Selectman to intercede and try to help these people out.
after discussion, the Chairman advised that a copy of the petition could be
forwarded to the Foxboro Board of Selectmen advising that it had been received
by the Board from concerned citizens in the area. After further discussion it
was agreed that Selectmen Main, Clemmey and Zecher would go to the meeting, but
would not speak for the petitioners.
Mrs. Jellinek before the Board stating that last Wednesday the Board opened
and closed a Special Town Meeting Warrant for May 3. Wished to know why the
text was not given to the press so that the people can realize what the articles
are. Should be given to the Press ahead of time, it would be a help to the
people to know what is going on.
Contract for the rubbish collection was discussed, and,:to be approved and
signed by the Board of Health, The Town Manager advised that Mr. Oliveira will
start Mondy. There is a problem in regard to the truck, and he may use our
truck, as long as he maintains it. After discussion, upon a motion by Selectman
Saunders, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted that the contract be sign-
ed with the addition in the specifications for pickup at the Police Station,
Fire,Stations, Town Offices and Library,
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The Tom Manager advised theeBoard that he had the contract from Camp, Dresser
and McKee regarding the sewer line on West Street, The Town Counsel has not
had a chance to look it over yet. Recommend that the Board authorize the
Town Manager to sign it, subject to Town Counsel approval, This will start
at the manhole at the corner of School and West Street, and will try to get
it designed so that it can go to Tremont Street, Selectman Zecher advised
that we should find out how much C. C. & F.'s share would be. Should set up
a meeting with Camp, Dresser and McKee and C. C. & F. and make sure everyone
understands.
The Town Manager submitted the results of the bids on the adding machines and
calculators and requested authorization to purchase this office equipment from
the low bidders, Swartz and Associated Business Machine Company, Selectman
Zecher questioned the bids regarding the specs not being clear and that Swartz
got most of the business. There was a lengthy discussion by Selectmen Zecher,
Main and Caponigro regarding the bids which they studied for quite some time,
and the Board finally decided to check further on the bids before awarding
the bids.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
grant permission to the League of Women Voters to put up a sign on the South
Common May 2 through May 22 in conjunction with the Jaycees clean up program.
Upon 'a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted
to grant permission to the Rotary Club for the use of the South Common on
June 19, with a rain date of June 20.
The Town Manager advised the Board that a Mr. Smith from the Engineering Division
of the Telephone Company came in today and advised that they want to start t o
plan and design underground conduit across from the old Town Hall, continue up
West Street, go under the tracks and continue out to C.C. & F. The Town Manager
advised that the center line for the sewer should be established so that the
Telephone Company will not have to relocate .its conduit, and that there would
be engineering costs to do this. Selectman Saunders advised that the Telephone
Company should get together with C.C. & F. Engineers. Should have the grade
of the future road established.
Selectman Saunders advised that he had received a call from Lincoln Paine,
former Town Accountant, regarding the World War II Scholarship Fund monies.
There was an Act passed by the Legislature regarding the setting up of this
fund. Does specify that it need not have an appropriation made to it every
year. Have Town Counsel check the Acts of 1951 for further information regard-
ing this Fund.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to grant permission to Mrs. Laura Chapman for a sidewalk book sale on June 5
in front of the Library.
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Questions regarding the report from Whitman and Howard on what they have done on
the two wells in West Mansfield, The wells have been cleaned out and are in
operating condition, but there a few alterations to be made. Whitman and Howard
were down two weeks ago, want to set up electric controls to be able to control
these pumps from Maple Street, The Town Manager to get a report from Whitman
and Howard regarding these wells,
Selectman Zecher advised that three weeks ago he had offered to draw up rules
and requirements regarding town laws. Areas that should be spelled out re-
garding equipment, rental or leasing of equipment, etc. ':gresente8 rough "draft,
Selectman Zecher spoke about the Highway Department advising that it is approach-
ing May 19 cannot afford to let another year go by, have some sidewalks,
roads and painting to be done and street signs to be put up, Should have the
Superintendent of the Highway in next week and find out what we are going to
do.
Should sit down with every department head, see if they are qualified to do
the work and go from there. Go through each and every department in the Town,
Highway Superintendent should report what he does every week like the Fire and
Police Departments do,
Selectman Main inquired about a third pump at the sewer plant when the building
is expanded, �shptild' pick up a standby pump, put it in as a requirement of the
job. The Town Manager advised that there was a consultant at the station with
Pep, can put in for this pump when the bids go out.
Selectman Caponigro spoke regarding the new Permanent Building and Housing Code
Committee appointments, and the Board agreed they would like to appoint the
members of the former Building Code Committee to serve on this new Committee.
Letters to be sent to former members of the Building Code Committee requesting
that they signify whether or not they wish to be appointed to this committee.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman zecher it was voted
to go into executive session.
The regular meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M,