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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-2-1971June 2, 1971 Executive session, Joan Cutillo, Town Treasurer met with Selectmen to discuss teacher payment schedule, 1Ot00 P,M, Voted to go into open session, Motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main, and voted, Motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders to rescind abate- ment to Anna Malkasiam: $11,50 payment for ambulance bill so voted, Motion by Selectman Saunders to appoint Christy Vose, 3 year term; Donald Zecher, 3 year term; Warren Reed, 2 year term; Gene Ceccarelli, 2 year term and Robert Webb, 1 year term, the above names to Airport Commission was seconded by Selectman Caponigro, terns to expire April 1, of the year so designated, Selectman Main abstained on all, Selectman Zecher abstained on Donald Zecher's appointment, and it was so voted, Motion to hold next regular meeting of Board of Selectmen on June 10 at 7s30.P,M, was so voted, Meeting adjourned at 1Ot15 P,M, 0 June 2, 1971 Meeting called at 7:30 P,M, Members present: Selectmen Clemmey, Caponigro, Zecher and Main, and the Town Manager, Selectman Saunders came to the meeting later, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as distributed. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded to Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $31,423,14, Decision read from the Board of Appeals on the petition of Doran Realty Trust, granting permission to estab lish a 121 unit apartment use in the Card Factory, Permission was granted with four restrictions, Copy of letter read sent to Zayre's Attorney from the Department of Natural Resources regarding sewage disposal for the proposed Zayre Warehouse on West Street advising that when four copies of the revised plans have been submitted Natural Resources will process the application further, Letter read from Representative John Ames advising that Mansfield's share of School reimbursement for the year could be $113,797,10, If the proposed tax program before the legislature is . approved; the °tax rate will be lower., and if the Governor's proposal for tax revenue is approved by the legislature, the reduction could be greater, Letter read from Senator John Parker advising that he had visited Washington by invitation from the President* along with many legislative leaders from throughout the country, The revenue sharing plan presented to Congress was discussed, the plan will provide about 5 million dollars in revenue to the 50 states, including ..about 136 million dollars the first year for Massachu- setts cities and towns and the Commonwealth, This amount would increase with each passing year and bring much needed money to help the communities. Local support of this bill through local officials through your Congressmen and Senators was requested, The Board received an invitation from the Mansfield Firefighters to attend the annual observance of Firemen's Memorial Sunday on June 13, 1971, The parade will start at 9:00 A,M, from the Central Fire Station and go to the Chapel at Springbrook Cemetery for memorial services, The Board set a hearing date of June 16, 1971 at 8:30 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install 3,100' of 411 main on School Street West Street southerly, Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a renewal Oleo license to Welch's Dairy, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream license to Whiting's Milk, Inc, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream license for three vehicles to Welckis Dairy, 2 Upon a motion by Selectman Main$ seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant a renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream license to Garelick Farms.' Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream license to He P. Hood & Son, Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant a renewal Junk Collector's license to Almont Bracy, The Chairman introduced Robert Nash, President of the Ad Hoc Committee for the regional sewer study committee, The contract for this study, approved by the Board last week, was signed by the Board and Mr, Nash, Upon a mat ;'on by Selectman Caponigro; seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to approve an-overhanging sign, 3 'x it, for Karl Clemmey, d /b /a Clemmey Motor Sales, on Copeland Drive, The Town Manager advised the Board regarding the bids received for street markings, and after discussion, the Board agreed to table the matter until after the 8:00 P,M, hearing, Hearing .held at 8.00 P,M in regard to relocating the outlet at Fulton's Pond, Letter read from the Planning Board regarding Fulton's Pond and the Hatch Act* advising that the Board had reviewed the plan submitted by the Conservation Commission for the improvements to the dam on Fulton's Pond, and the relocation of the Channel, At its meeting on June.l the Planning Board voted several rec- ommendations to be submitted to the Selectmen regarding the project, Richard Morse, Chairman of the Conservation Commission spoke regarding the plans. He advised that Robert Libby,, Engineer did the - engineering work, and cited Mr. Libbyts qualifications.as an, engineer,' Reviewed plans for improvementsto the dam and the relocation of the channel, and did not agree with Mr, Campts plan, If the da'm is knocked out there would be no water in the pond, No reason to relocate�the. stream. Should be rip rap on the bottom and °sides of the channel, The Majority of the Conservation Commission is for Mr, CampVs Plan, of five members it was 4 - 1, but if this is what the Engineer wants Mr, Morse advised that he was for Mr, Campts plan, and will stick with the first plan. The two plans were: to relocate the.outlet channel as shown on Plan #1 _ Proposed Channel., drawn by Robert Libbey, R,E, and to use the present outlet channel as shown on Plan #3, drawn by Kenneth B, McIntyre, R,E, Chad.Maurer, Town Planner suggested that the two plans presented for the two different proposals be forwarded to the Department of Natural Resources and Department of Public Works for their opinions and recomendations, $ electman Zecher suggested that the'Conservation Commission should have Mr. Libbey at Its next meetingl.he should have a definite opinion; and we should go by an expert *s opinion, Mrs, Jellinek stated that you should not make new plans, it was not the intent when it was voted, After further discussion$ithe hearing -Was closed at- 8 :30At4M;, The Board- agaan -discussed� the bids received for street marking which ranged from $2,253,.to $2$390, Upom a motion by Selectman Caponigro,, seconded by Selectman Zecher.it was voted to take;the matter under advisement', and find out where the first and second bidders have done some similar work, 3 The Town Manager advised that specifications were going out for bids for Oakland and Maple Streets. Selectman Zecher and Main advised about complaints received about the water being shut off on Oakland Street without notifying the Fire Department or the people effected in the area. Serious condition could have occurred if there had been a fire. Should never be allowed to happen again. Mrs. Jellinek advised the Board regarding the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Building Code, Section 14, Administration and Enforcement, regarding the appointment of a Building Inspector and quoted in part that no person shall be appointed who has not had at least five years of building, engineering or architectural experience, or has been superintendent or 'foremanrJa charge of construction. Any Building Inspector that does not come under this could not take anyone to Court, Group from Maple Street at the,meeting'regarding the de�dending of.Maple Street on or before June 1, Vote of the people.to deadend the; street, aIndIthe Board had'set June 1,z,:The Town Manager advised that if you deaiend Maple'Street now there is no place to go. Under the plan that we looked At'with'Ryan & Elliot the Board agreed that we would put in an alternate road. On the plan some of the land went through Conservation land and the Commission would not agree to the road going through this land; Proposed second one which would run parelXel with property:of:Ryan & Elliott, Have an agreement-to:be sent to Ryand And Elliott to go on their property,.and build the street,, Should have an easements and have this,.cleared before construction.begins,,,_,If the Board wants;to, block off Maple Street will do it. Selectman Zecher advised that he dad not think it could be blocked off until You have"' new Yoad;,o take its place. Selectman Saunders'advised''that the road should be passable. Discussion regarding extending the fence put up by Ryan "and Eili6tt` along the tralply for further protection, Aftor further discussaon,,upon a.motion by Selectman Main, seconded.by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to,deadend Maple Street at the railroad - tracks; and to work on the�relocation'of new Maple Street as soon as possible, 'subject to the Town Counsel's opinion. 3 -2 vote,''- Selectmen Zecher -and Saunders opposed. Selectman;Caponigro spoke about Memorial Park and the Re6re'ation "6mmission surveying all damges and to come in'with a report. . Selectman Zecher asked about a report on the underpass pump problem on North Main Street last Saturday, .The Town,.Mianager,.advised that he had talked with M;* Ferrier and been advised that a`fuse had blown on one of the transformers. Aid riot know when it blew out, it'reveised the motors. Both motors went into reverse and lifted the,shafts up. Talked about adding another transformer. Selectman Zecher questioned regarding the loader, and commented on the Memorial Day parade advising that the veterans that arranged this one,didan_ excellent job, and deserve commendation. The Chairman asked the Town' Counsel'reoarding the deadehding of Maple Street, advising that the Board had voted to d6 so, The Town Counsel advised that as the Board of Selectmen, or'Street Commissioners, they have the authority to 1 ® 4 close the road if it is in the public interest to do so, if there is a reason for it. Roads are in your domain as Selectmen, in the public interest you do have that authority. ChairmanClemmey announced that effective tomorrow that he was resigning from the Board of Selectmen due to a promotion in his company, and that he has to move out of this area. Regretted having to go. Mansfield has a lot of problems that -I would have liked to have seen completed. He expressed his appreciation forall. the help he had.received$ and for the constructive criticism that',he'had also received. Also thanked:ithe' „townspeople for electing him as a member of the Board of Selectmen. The four members of the Board congratulated Mr. Clemmey on his promotion, and said that they hated to see him go, and would miss him. Had been a hard working Selectmen, and wishedihimf .the- best:ofoluek. Elio Zaffini, present at the meeting, also congratulated Mr. Clemmey and wished him all the luck in the world.