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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 5-12-1971May 12, 1971 Executive session: All members present, Interviewed Mr, William Palanza for position of Building Inspector, At 10:10 P.M, met with Priscilla Carlson to discuss the duties of the Town Clerk and Accountant. Motion to adjourn meeting made by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders and so voted, May 12, 1971 Attending Selectmen Clemmey, Saunders, Zecher, Main and Caponigro, and the Town Manager. Meeting called to order at 7:34 P.M. Warrant $133,334,17. Voucher #1384 questioned by Selectman Main (rubbish collection expense - tires for packer.) Selectman Saunders advised that after visiting the town garage he noticed orb of the trucks is "pretty well donee. Selectman Saunders made motion to approve the Warrant which was seconded by Selectman Zecher and so voted. Selectman Zecher referring to the April 28th minutes on page 3 questioned the contract on the sewer line on West Street. Selectman Zecher stated that he understood that before any papers were signed, a meeting would be held with Camp, Dresser and McKee. The Town Manager advised that George Poor is finishing drawings, and the Town Manager is waiting for the accumulation of figures to complete the cost. Camp, Dresser and McKee to design the sewer with the understanding that they go to Route 25 and preliminary plans to Tremont Street, Selectman Clemmey asked the Town Manager if he had signed the contract; the Town Manager answered yes. Chairan, told the Town Manager the Board would like to meet with them,as soon as possible., and stated the sewer would ;only, gd. to. their, line. Selectman Zecher stated that the contract should not have been signed unless agreed to by the Selectmen. Selectman Caponigro stated that necessary information should be compiled so that an intelligent meeting could be held; and Selectman Main suggested next week for the meeting. Meeting set for May 19 at 9:00 P.M. Per Selectman Saunder's request the next to the last paragraph on page 3 of the 4/28/71 minutes should be stricken, and the Chairman agreed to strike this paragraph. The following read by Clerk A. Caponigro: Letter from the Planning Board to the Board of Health regarding land on Ware Street owned by Douglas King of Canton. Letter stated that Mr. Jones, the Plumbing Inspector, said that four of the lots need fill as the land is low, and that said lot layouts must meet requirements of the Hatch Act. Letter from Bonanza Bus Line of Providence requesting permission to operate a line through Mansfield (Route 95) running from North Attlebord. to Foxboro in :both directions. There would be no pickup of passengers on 95 - will stop at the Tri_boro Plaza. Chairman Clemmey wishes to wait for comments from North Attleboro. Selectman Saunders would like the Town Counsel to look this over. Selectman Zecher stated he sees nothing wrong with this request if it meets with Town Counsel approval. Town Planner in a letter to Planning Board stated that he had inspected the Canoe River Acres site on Ware Street and found that the water level is too high, and many swampy areas the northeast side of the site were dry. De- pressions on this 22 acre site must be. filled to meet requirements. - 2 - Per Department of Natural Resources, Lots 21, 22, 23 of the Pinetree Estates cannot be filled until approval is granted by the Department (flooding in several areas), Canoe River Acres on Ware Street - some areas low and swampy, Any filling will have to come under the Hatch Act rulings, Brookside Estates - Lots 11, 13, 37, 36 will have to have approval under Hatch Act rulings, Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Industrial Park - must have approval under Hatch Act rulings, J. Chalifoux must meet requirements of his property before any further devel_ ing is done, Planned development on Williams Street must meet with Hatch Act Wayside.Estates - swampy - area will have to come under Hatch Act requirements, Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Health - letter to Department of Public Health from Dickson Consultants of Norwood stated that the natural soil on Stearns Avenue apartments area contained gravel suitable for sewerage (See letter for more details), John S. Morley, Esquire represented Mr, Stivaletta regarding Mr, Stivalettats Intent to Alter certain wetlands in the Elmwood Park Realty Trust project on Stearns Avenue, Mr, Morley stated that the brook running through this area goes in a north to south direction and Mr. Stivaletta is required to go through the process of the Hatch Act <to rechannel the brook, Mr, Morley stated that Bonney Lane will be piped 171+ and Eric Road piped 701, Mr, Morley was re- questing permission for piping under the road, Chad Maurer stated that the Department of Natural Resources would review plans, and would want calculations justifying the size of the pipes, :Present method not acceptable, Chad Maurer suggested that Selectmen recommend holding approval to the State until complete calculations are received, Selectman Saunders asked Mr. Maurer if the catch basins would drain into these, and Mr, Maurer said yes, Selectman Main reminded the Board that seven days was the allowed time to file recommendations with the Department of Natural Resources, Selectman Saunders stated that to make this land suitable for development it would have to be filled in. Chad said that the length and flow of the river through this property should be well understood, Mrs, Jellinek would like the Board to have on record the fact that Mr. Stivaletta violated the Hatch Act by changing course of the river without permission from the Department of Natural Resources, She stated that Mr. Stivaletta did not obey a estop work' order from the Town Manager, and did not, as Selectmen ad- vised, return stream to the original state, to Mr, and Mrs, John Cananzey objectgd;/these sub - division plans as drainage is a problem in this area, Mr, Cananzey stated that the subdivision should be stopped until something is done about draining Canoe River, and cleaning the dams, Selectman Saunders said in order to clean up this area, Mill Street 3 to the Norton line should be dredged, Selectman Main agreed with Mr.Cananzey. Mrs, Cananzy stated that in the spring water is a severe problem, Chairman Clemmey stated that all complaints will be taken under advisement in the report to the State. Bristol County Selectmen meeting will be held at New Bedford Country Club May 27, 1971, Philip A. Rollins will be the guest speaker. Letter received from Senator Quinlan supporting reimbursement to the town for annual census, Selectman Main suggested writing letter to the Senator stating that Selectmen are supporting his going after support for towns, Selectman Saunders said that we should get going with the census.taking. The Chairman stated funds were not available, Selectman Saunders objects to the way the State does things. (':Town Meeting already held with no appropriations made). Selectman Saunders would like John Amesf opinion on the Canoe River project, and what the status is from Senator Quinlan' on the census. Selectman Caponigro suggested that the auxiliary police help with the census. Mr. Button, C.D. Director, said that he knew of ten men who would be willing to help, and possibly more. Chairman Clemmey said that some compensation would be paid the auxiliary police. Selectman Clemmey stated that C.D. appointments were discussed with Town Counsel and there were no problems. Mr. Button told the Selectmen that the C.D. group is covered by insurance through the government. (Chapter 639-Gen. Laws of 1950). Notice given on hearing for May 19, 1971 at 8:10 P.M. for Waldo Realty Trust (Hatch Act). Subject is relocation of portion of the Back Bay Brook and fill- ing land next to it. The area where Linden Street comesout to Park Street open lot in this area. Notice given on hearing for May 19, 1971 at 8:30 P.M. for (Hatch Act) Zayre Tenth Realty Corporation to construct regional distribution center to be complete 2/72. This area is next to Route 25 south of West Street and needs to be filled in. Renewal for food license by "Coach and Fourit. Selectman Saunders made motion to approve, Selectman Zecher seconded e so voted. Two day beer license granted Tri- County Beagle Club for May 15,16, +71, Selectman Main made approval motion, Selectman Saunders seconded m so voted. Two day beer license granted Tri ®County Beagle Club for May 22 and 23, 1971 Selectman Main made approval motion, Selectman Zecher seconded a so voted. - 4 - Class II used car license for Roy Collins - Selectman Main felt that there was no legal reason for denying this permit as the area was in a Business C zone and moved to approve the license,but with the following restrictions: 1. Curbing 121 from the sidewalk, 2. No body /repair work on property. 3. 5' stockade fence erected from curb to rear area where land slopes (between Mr. Walker's property and the proposed site). Selectman Saunders seconded. Selectman Zecher object as this was at the entrame to C.C, and F. and felt that we owed Mr. Walker something as he paid taxes on this property for years. (Mr. Collins not a resident of the town). Four in favor - one against. Selectman Saunders made motion to accept the following bids for 15 KV $205.96; 25 IN $251.56 and 37 KV $356.44 to Westinghouse, and %75 KV $556.00 to Stand- ard Transformer Company, Selectman Zecher seconded the motion - so voted. Selectman Main suggested that the Town Manager contact John Ames and put pressure on getting underpass on 106 finished. Selectman Main in favor of letting State take over maintenance. Selectman Caponigro asked Town Manager about progress on the Highway Depart- ment's report,. Tom Manager has not received the report. Selectman Zecher Town Manager sta would have to be air conditioners personnel should possible, asked about air conditioner for town office, 1st floor. The ted that nothing has -been done because the air conditioners connected to sewerage. Town Manager stated that window should be checked. Selectman Saunders felt that office not have to wait and this matter should be done as soon as Selectman Caponigro made motion to connect the one they have temporarily. Selectman Saunders seconded. Selectman Zecher in favor, Selectman Main opposed, Selectman Clemmey opposed - so Voted. Selectman Zecher told the Town Manager that the ambulance at the Town garage should be put up for bid. Chairman Clemmey suggested putting in the paper as soon as possible. Selectman Zecher asked Town Manager when he was going out for bid on surfacing Oakland Street and Maple Street. Town Manager told him next week. Selectman Main asked the Town Manager if he had heard from Ryan and Elliott on the relocation of Maple Street, The Town Manager said that he would like to reserve cormments,.,ha&..not received;& letter.:fibm them;' The Town =Manager: has >.: talked'to Mr. Maloon about staking the road out. Selectmen Saunders and Main agreed that Ryan and Elliot should meet with the Board. Selectman Main told the Town Manager to get the promised $15,000. from Ryan and Elliot, and put our own people on the job of fixing the road as soon as possible. Selectman Saunders told Town Manager to get our people in there and start rough grading the road, - 5 - Selectman Main made motion to have Mr. Maloon stake out the road and to have our Highway Department take the top soil off,. Motion included getting $15,000,0( from Ryan and Elliot and going out after bids for resurfacing. Selectman Saunders seconded - so voted. Chad Maurer discussed with the Board the installation of storm drainage (catch basins or ditches) and stated such action should be decided upon before any projections. Selectman Saunders stated that Mr. Maloon would have a better picture of drainage in this area when staking the road out. Chad Maurer stated that the town's specs on such a project should be no less than one applying to developers. Selectman Caponigro stated his concern on getting this project done as promises pertaining to the same are long overdue. Selectman Main wants floating easement from Mansfield Industrial Park Realty Trust Company before any town equipment goes to this property. Selectman Saunders suggested approving Rules and Regulations pertaining to junk cars as this was still of great concern to the townspeople. Selectman Saunders asked the Town Manager what the status was on overflowing septic tanks. Town Manager stated that he has not heard from the Plumbing Inspector. Chairman Clemmey notified Board that T. Sarro has resigned as Sealer of Weights and Measures. Selectman Zecher made motion to appoint Bruno Copparini to the post. Selectman Saunders seconded the motion and it was so voted. Mrs. Jellinek questioned fire insurance coverage on equipment and remodeling in the High School. The Town Manager said that he is waiting to hear from the insurance company, and that he had sent them a list of equipment in the new station. Mrs. Jellinek suggested the following be required on contract bids: 1. Performance and payment bond 2. Completion date 3. Penalty clause governing completion date. Selectman Saunders stated that municipal contracts must go to the lowest bidder, . and that a performance bond must be provided. Selectman Saunders made motion to adjourn at 10 :00 P.M., Selectman Main seconded the motion and it was so voted. Executive session followed.