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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-16-1971June 16, 1971 Executive session: Building Inspector; Mr. Gomes, Mr. and-Mrs. Cotton discussed complaint about neighbor's yard, and Building Inspector's report. Board order- ed Building Inspector to go to property and reinvestigate. Building Inspector discussed Card Plant renovations. Board read letter from Charles Jones, Plumbing Inspector in reference to Perkins Avenue complaint. Board discussed complaint of Herbert Levine in reference to abandoned house at Walnut Street, Lot 27, Plat 8. June 16, 1971 Meeting called at 7135 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $48,445.69. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as distributed. Letter received regarding the observance of United Nation's Day in town regarding a Proclamation designating October 24, 1971 as United Nation's Day. The Board was also advised that a Chairman should be appointed for this observance. After a discussion it was agreed to table the naming of a chairman at this time, and upon a motion by Se- lectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to proclaim October 24, 1971 United Nation's Day in town. Notice received from the New England Power Service Company referring to the amended contract. Filed with the Federal power Commission that the proposed rate be allowed to go into effect July 1, 1971. The Board agreed to have Mr. Ferrier on the agenda next week to discuss rates so that a rate study can be started as soon as possible to bring the town into line with other towns. The Board received notice from the Bristol County Selectmen's Associa- tion advising that the next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 22, 1971 at the Francis Farm, County Street, Rehoboth. Letter received from the Town Counsel advising that on June 11, 1971 he appeared in Suffolk Superior Court on behalf of the Town in the case of Ralph H. Seifert vs the town of Mansfield. The Judge denied the petitioner's request for a preliminary injunction. The matter will probably be tried in the fall. Letter read from Mr. Bregnard regarding her son being hurt. He was riding his bicycle, and because of the road condition, fell off and suffered a cracked collar bone. She advised of the money spent be- cause of the accident, and advised that the roads in town are in terrible shape. Selectman Caponigro spoke about the excavation in front of the pumping station, the road is humped up from the excavation. The Town Manager to check the road on Oak Street;. and Balcom Street. Letter received with enclosed deed from the Town Counsel which is to be executed for recording the transfer of land from the Town of Mansfield to the Mansfield Housing Authority. Upon a motion by Se- lectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to sign the deed for the land for the Housing Authority, per the Town Meeting vote, Article 23. i 2 Letter received from the Town Clerk in reference to the jury list advising that she had removed some names, and has to have 34 names to complete the jury list. The town's population is 9,939, and one juror is needed for every hundred residents. The Board to pick the jurors later in the evening. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to direct the Chairman to sign the Warrant to the Dog Officer directing him to pick up and seek out all dogs that are not licensed. The Town Manager advised that he had checked with the Police Chief and he had agreed to have a regular Patrolman three or four days at a peak traffic time at the lights at Routes 140 and 1661 The lights are controlled by the State, the Patrolman there will help to speed traffic up. The Town Manager advised of the bids received for hot topping Maple and Oakland Street, and relocated Maple Street. Mrs. Jellinek spoke about the By -Laws, Chapter 3, Section 3 regarding specifications being submitted to the Selectmen for approval before;.advertising_'lfor bids-The Chairman advised that there would;;.be another paragraph included in the bid procedures regarding Selectmen being given specifications before a bid is advertised, and the Board members advised that they had seen the specs before this bid went out. Town Manager advised that Campanella Corporation was low bidder for Maple and Oakland Street, $9,384.34 and for the relocation of Maple Street in the amount of $4,760. The Board had viewed the three locations with the Town Manager, and although the Town Manager had suggested.curbing, the Board agreed that there would be no curbing, felt that this was a country :road and it would detract from it. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept the low bid of Campanella. Corporation to pave Maple and Oakland Streets with the understanding that the contract specify that Maple Street relocation will be done at a later date. Town Manager .,:advised that he had received a call from Brad Griffith, and i :.;:Ryan and Elliott have approved Plan #2 for the relocation of Maple Street — will have their Attorney check the agreement, and would like to reserve the right where they are giving the land to have an egress road. After discussion, the Board agreed to schedule a meet- ing with Ryan and Elliott regarding relocated Maple Street. The Town Manager reported regarding the Maple Park swimming area. Ready to move in on this project. He had checked with Supervisor for A.A. Will, Larry Hoyt. Everything is satisfactory for $270.021. A.A. Will to furnish a $10,000. performance bond. Discussed the two changes made in the plan regarding taking out the existing pipe in total length and relaying it, and to eliminate the head wall. Pipe to be taken out and run total length of pipe into catch basin. Bruce Wood introduced members of the Committee present at the meeting. - 3 - Ralph Maloon to keep a close check on the project, and the project can be stopped at any time if the Town Manager is not satisfied. Bruce Wood`. advised that there is one group that has given the im- pression they would construct a building, fully equipped with first aid stations, toilet facitilites, showers, etc. Have plans ready if the town will supply the material. After further discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept the bid of A.A. Will Corp. for the Maple Park swimming area, to,have the work done as specified and have it start immediately, and have it ready this year. Unanimous. Mrs. Jellinek questioned the town removing gravel without a permit from the Board of Appeals. Conley Eagan, a member of the Board of Appeals, advised that the problem had been discussed, and the Board had agreed that this was surplus material on the job. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to pay Richard A. Smith, former sewer plant operator,.re- troactive pay from January 1 through March 4, 1971. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to have the Board go on summer schedule for meetings, and to meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month during July and August. (July 14 and 28 and August 11 and 25). Discussion regarding making diagonal off street parking from North Main Street down to in back of the Town Offices. Would relieve the parking on North Main Street. Roadway already made to Court'S,treet, but there are railroad tracks at entrance from Court Street that would have to be removed to make,a good corner. Possibility of continuing road down to East Street:;:: After further discussion regarding ,one -way traffic,: etc. upon a motion -by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to, oil,the_parkinq:.area in,the =yeas ofrthe Town Offices, and to remove the tracks at Court Street entrance, and to make a cost study of removing tracks all the way down to East Street. Mr. Millette before the Board regarding plans by Ralph Maloon for Franklin Street regarding entrance of Pine Needle Park. Mr. Millette would like to build back the old road where it was at his own expense. Discussed plans,, and it was agreed that Ralph Maloon would further check regarding the drainage, etc. He also discussed his Hatch Act property on Park Street regarding the changes that had to be made. Had new plan made with required changes made. Plans to be discussed with Town Planner, and letter written for approval. Mr. Millete to come in again next week. Hearing held at 8:30 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to install 3,100' of 4" gas main on School Street from West Street southerly. There were no objections4 and upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the above installation of main on School Stroet. The Board did,not sign plans for Gloria Estates since Mr. Willis had not forwarded the necessary information at this time. Selectman Main inquired about the status of the air conditioner for downstairs.,;, ;Town Manager to get a price to install Mr. Vose's air conditioneriodomparison with what a new one would cost. The Chairman advised that the check list of items from last week's meeting, 21 items, had been completed with the exception of two items, air conditioner and advertising regarding junk cars. Caroline Bregnard offered to take over the work of the census taking as required by the State. Deserves a lot of credit for taking over the job. The Chairman advised further that while at the Library he noticed that there was no crash bar or 'outside light on the second floor exit, and no fire alarm system. Should get fire alarm systems in all town buildings. Selectmen should schedule an inspection of all town buildings,, a certain specified time to be scheduled. Discussion in regard to unlicensed dogs. Files should be checked as of June 30, and the Dog Officer should pick up all unlicensed dogs Notice should be posted in the paper advising that a Warrant has been issued to the Dog officer to pick up all unlicensed dogs. Discussion regarding appointment of member of Housing Authority to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Bernard Bellavance. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to sign the Warrant for the Special Town Election to be held on July 26 1971 at the Congregational Church, polling hours from 6:00 A.M. to 8 :00 P.M. Upon a motion`by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M. Selectmen's Meetings June 16, 1971 1. Proclamation issued declaring October 24, 1971 as United Nations Day. Selectmen to give consideration to appointment of Chairman. 2, Request Mr. Ferrier's attendance at next week's Selectmen's meeting for action on Electric rate increases. 3. Reminder - July 22 - Bristol County Selectmen's Association's clambake. 4. Mrs, Caroline Bregnard's report of accident. Make repairs to road on Balcom Street; cunsult Town Counsel as to 'liability of town for medical payments. 5. Jury list - add 34 names to list. 6. Bidding Instructions: add paragraph regarding submission of copy of speci- fications to Selectmen prior to advertising for bids. 7. Oakland -Maple Street paving; amend contract before signing to state that "paving of Maple Street Relocation accepted, b ut work to be completed at a later date ". 8. Arrange meeting with Ryan and Elliott to complete details as to route of relocated Maple Street, etc. 9. Richard Smith, former Sewer Plant Operator; pay retroactive pay from January 1 to March 4, 1971.- 10. Selectmen to go on summer meeting schedule, meeting the 2nd and 4th Wednes- days of July and August. 11. Decision on grades and drainage at entrance of Pine Needle Park to be de- layed until next week when profile plan will be submitted by developer, 12, Park Street apartments and relocation of Back Bay Brook, Chad Maurer to review new plan and advise as to further action by Board. 13. Give approval to Gas Company for - „gas main installations on School Street from West Street southerly. 14. Sign letter to Planning Board regarding failure of Allen Willis to furnish required information on Ware Street development. 15. Mr. Camp to check Oak Street for needed repairs. 16. Mr. Camp to take action to install crash ,,bar and outside light on second floor exit at Library. 17, Mr. Camp to initiate a study of fire alarm needs at the Library. 18. Chairman will arrange for meeting agreeable to Board members,<regarding time to inspect all Public Buildings, and Town property, I 2 6/16/71 m Selectmen's meeting m continued 19. Make arrangements for election to fill vacancy on Housing Authority. 20. Rizzo case to be heard in Attleboro Court on June 21st, 21. Meeting to be held June 22 at 8:00 P.M. in the Middle School Cafeteria regarding grant assistance for recreational projects, 22, Building Inspector to reinvestigate the complaint of Mr, Cotton and Mr, Gove, take action, and submit complete report to the Selectmen, 23. Mr, Jones, Plumbing Inspector, shall seek a criminal complaint against the owner of property at l Perkins Avenue regarding sewerage problem. 24, Property on Walnut Street (Plate #8, Lot #24) which has been left in an incomplete state a send registered letter to United Dealers• Association, 241 Currey Hollow Road$ Pittsburg, Pennsylvania requesting immediate action to eliminate the nuisance. Y$. RBxBrk49cehoot0[ xtdac# HKx$ 3c# �cxMYyxY�x# ox& a# 9cSxxitp�Ax #IiisxNi$is7c#s # #e7Cyx 26, Per a vote of the Board, the Chairman signed an Officerts Warrant to have the Dog Officer seek out, catch and confine all dogs within said town not duly licensed. Notice should be posted in the Mansfield News advising owners of unlicensed dogs that after a reasonable time, the list of all unlicensed dogs will be turned over to the Dog Officer. Carry over items from previous meeting 1. Advertisement ..Mansfield News regarding Junk Cars, 2, Mr, Camp to check on costs, etc, of installing air conditioner in first floor town offices. 3, Re Attleboro Water bill m Mr, Camp to follow up on this with letter.