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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-5-1971AGENDA 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Letters 3. Folders May 5, 1971 4. 8:00 p.m. - Hearing on the applications of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company 5. 8:15 p.m, - Robert Batton regarding signatures for matching funds for Civil Defense. 6. 8:30 P.M. - Mrs. Richard Carey regarding Citizens Scholarship Foundation 7. 8:15 p.m. - Roy Collins regarding application for Class 2 garage license. 8. 9:00 p.m. - William Palanza interview for Building Inspector's job. 9. 9 :15 p.m. - Executive Session - Highway Superintendent May 5, 1971 Executive session, Discussed:' Highway Department operation with Ted Robinson and Town Manager, Discussed parks, commons, cemeteries, highway program work and the employees work and responsibilities, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to go into open session at 11:15 P.M, Discussed Roy Collins, applications for used car Class II license, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to table this application u ntil next week, The meeting adjourned at 11:35 P.M. May 5, 1971 Attending: Selectman Main, Clemmey, Caponigro, Saunders, Zecher, the Town Manager and Town Counsel. Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. by Chairman Clemmey. The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant - $235,543.49. Largest item, Investors Funds ( Mfg. Nat'l. Bank) for $200,000. Signed by all Selectmen. Selectman Zecher questioned voucher #1336 (advertisement for the Light Dept. on bids for transformers). He said the way to get bids was to contact people that supply transformers; and to limit the ad to necessary information only (not specs,) Specs should be kept in the town office. Selectman Zecher and other members felt that all ads for bids should go through the Town Manager. Voucher #1347 questioned by Selectmen Zecher and Main -(nine pages of toll calls) made by the Light Department, The Board agreed that writing letters would re- duce the telephone calls. Voucher #1348 questioned by Selectman Main (Big 4 statement for $445.00). Town Manager Camp explained that this was for building materials for the Light Department's new stock room and meter room. Selectman Zecher stated that when changes such as these are made, the Board of Light Commissioners should be notified. Voucher #1349 questioned by Selectman Main - (hydraulic drill and pruner for the Light Dept.) as to whether these items had been put out for bid. Town Manager Camp stated that items of this amount were sometimes bid over the phone, and did not need to be published. Motion to approve Warrant made by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Saunders _ all in favor. Letter requesting permission to conduct annual poppy drive (American Legion) received from Mrs. M.'Bedard, the drive to be from May 24_31. Selectman Saunders made a motion to approve, Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion - all in favor. Letter from Mrs. J. F. Rockett, 260 Plain Street asking for consideration of posting ttno parking' signs on both sides of street near their home. Mrs. Rockett stated that the road is very narrow and had been the scene of more than one collision. Selectman Zecher made a motion to approve, subject to approval of the D.P.W. Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion - all in favor. Letter from Jaycees requesting May 15 - 21 as Itclean upt' week. They also requested the use of the town pick up truck with the Jaycees supplying additional manpower. Town Manager Camp stated the cost to the town would be approximately $212.00. Selectman Saunders made motion to approve, Selectman Caponigro seconded the motion - all in favor. The Board agreed on having the dump open on May 16 from 8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (or after if there is heavy traffic for the dump) _2- Letter from League of Women voters naming May 27 Ecology Day. Letter received from the New England Telephone Company requesting permission to install proposed conduits on Chauncy and West Streets, Hearings set for May 19, at 8:00 P.M. and 8:05 P.M. Brockton Taunton Gas Company requested permission to install 01 mains on Otis and Gilbert Streets. This would be from the present end of main to 417 Gilbert Street, Selectman Main made motion to accept, Selectman Saunders seconded the motion - all in favor. Letter from Environmental Health Committee to the Board of Health containing recommendations for new Rules and Regulations regarding the storage and disposal of junk cars, (See letter for recommendation list), Selectman Main commended the Environmental Health Committee on their research work. Letter from J.F.X. Davoren, Secretary of the State notifying the Board that Robert C. Webb and others have filed application to incorporate and to be known as the Natural Resources Trust of Mansfield. Selectman Saunders made approval motion for character reference, which was seconded by Selectman Zecher _ all in favor. Selectman.Caponigro made a motion to approve permission to remove ,joint poles on Oak and Maple Streets, Selectman Saunders seconded�the:motion ::tall inifavor. Planning Board will hold a public hearing on May 10, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. _ subject Sub division of Land of Waldorf Realty Trust (Pinetree Acres Estates) off Franklin Street, Selectman Saunders made note that the Board of Health had been over the plans and made recommendations. Board of Appeals denied permit for an apartment complex to "Little Acres Realty Trust" because of inadequate drainage and water supply, and town sewerage would not be available. Board of Appeals granted a special permit to Robert Rizzo for a three family dwelling. Board of Appeals granted Mrs. Dolores Benson a permit to establish a five unit apartment house in an existing building at 38 Pleasant Street. Decision included that parking area be at left side of barn. Food service renewals were granted to Grace Pelligrini(Daggs Lounge) and to W. Tintindo (Subshop). Approval motions made by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main _ all in favor. for Pop Kiley Coal & Ice Co. Deborah Gardner was renamed Weigher/ Selectman Zecher made approval motion which was seconded by Selectman Caponigro _ all in fav'o'r' t Mrs. R. Carey was given permission to set up toll booths on routes 140 and 106 as a means of obtaining monies for the Citizen Scholarship Fund. Selectman Saunders made the approval motion, which was seconded by Selectman Zecher all in favor. Town ManaEger Camp mentioned the proposed expansion plans of the Light Department and the need of an appraiser. Selectman Saunders rejected the proposal and questioned the need at the present time. Tabled by Chairman Clemmey for a later time. - 3 - Robert Button, C. D. Director discussed C.D. training plans and stated that the Federal government would reimburse up to 503; of training and administrative costs. Mr. Button stated that he (like other towns) would like to start taking advantage of government reimbursements. He stated that money was available in C.D. accounts and upon completion of training the government would send the reimbi4rsement to the Town Treasurer (to be added to the General Account -$325, in office account and $200. in training account. He also mentioned that the Town Manager (who makes C.D. appointments) should reappoint members.dating same to April 1, 1971 so that C.D, may be eligible for such funds. Signature of the Board is required on appointments and on the O.K. to go ahead on this program. The Board agreed to have Town Counsel look the paper work over first. Mr. Camp stated that he would like more time to look this material over. Selectmen also looked over the C.D. oath. Mr. Button mentioned again the exist- ing need for office space. Chairman Clemmey told Mr. Button that he may use any of the town offices, if available, on C.D. meeting night until other arrange- ments could be made. Selectman discussed in great length with Town Manager previous bid advertising for office machines. Selectman Caponigro made a motion to reject previous bids, as bids received were not for machinery advertised, and readvertise for the followings 4 calculators with tape; 2 calculators with tape and memory key; and 4 full keyboard adders, specifying make, or equal. 'Selectman Main seconded the motion - all in favor. Application for a used car Class II license by Roy Collins, Webb Auto Sales was discussed. Mr. Collins represented himself. He stated that no junk cars would be kept on the property. Objections were heard from Gardner Walker whose property is next to the proposed site. Mr. Walker felt that this type of busi" ness in the location sought, entrance to town, would not be a good thing. Selectman Caponigro made a motion to take this under advisement, Selectman Zecher seconded the motion - all in favor. Selectman Main made motion for approval to have James Mei work 43 -44 hours per week based on need. Selectman Saunders seconded the motion - all in favor. Selectman Main credited awes, Mai for being a dedicated and hard working town employee, Chairman Clemmey stated that funds (additional salary expense) cannot be requested of the Finance Committee until funds in the present salary account are exhausted. Selectman Saunders stated that the Board should go on record as favoring this and to recommend to the Finance Committee that they should take the necessary action when the time comes. Selectman Caponigro suggested that a list of projects as well as a list of complaints should be kept by the Board. He stated that the Board should follow up on these matters, All members agreed. Selectman Caponigro stated that he will attend the SERP meeting at the Poole School in Taunton, 4 _ The Town Counsel stated that after five (5) year membership the Board may withdraw from the SERP Association. Selectman Saunders stated that a check should be made before such action is taken as this could mean a forfeit of Federal funds covering sewerage projects. Selectman Zecher made a motion to adjourn which was seconded by Selectman Main _ all in favor. Regular meeting adjourned at 9:50 P,M, Executive session followed.