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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 6-23-1971June 230 1971 Executive session; Interviewed Harvey Gershman for Building Committee. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that the Town Treasurer be authorized to borrow $3009000, on anticipated taxes subject to this vote being announced to the public upon the Governorts official announcement. Motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to go into open session, so voted, Motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to appoint the following men to the Permanent Building and Housing Code Committees Alfred Boldrighini Edward Benson Eric Butler Harvey Gershman Russell Christian, Jr, Cyril N. Bellavance Leon C. Grant _ Ex officio Discussed Civil Service and Police appointments with Town Counsel, Adjourned at 11x00 P,M. June 23, 1971 ( Meeting called at 7 :35 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The Chairman read the amount of the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $1160748.81. Vouchers 1948, 1937, 1938, 19500 1962,end 1911 were discussed. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Warrant with the deletion of vouchers 1948, 19370 19389 1950 and 1911. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as distributed. Copy of letter to Board of Appeals from Mrs. Jellinek was read regarding the Board's decision to'declare the gravel removal from the Maple Park swimming area surplus material. She advised,that she did not believe it was the function of the Board of Appeals to interpret the law, but to obey the law. Questioned about declaring anything as surplus material without holding a public hearing first. Letter read from the Mass. Aeronautics Commission advising that they are in the process of formulating their Airport Development Program for the coming fiscal year. If any requests for federal and state funds for airport develop° ment are to be requested, the Commission would appreciate hearing from the town regarding its needs. The Board agreed to turn the letter over to the new Airport Commission. Communication received from the Mass. Citizens' Committee for Revenue Sharing advising that early in May a letter was sent to Mayors and Selectmen in Mass. requesting a donation of $100, toward a goal of $40,000, for operation of the Revenue Committee. Suggested that since the town may not have provided for this that the Board might be able to secure $10, contributions from ten con- cerned citizens. Agreed to pass the word around to interested citizens. Letter read.from the Planning Board regarding the Board's concern over the procedure that is being followed in the construction of the relocated Maple Street. They questioned the road being constructed without proper stOFm drainage or cprbing, since part of the vote on Article 13 at the 1971 Annual Town Meeting was that the lay -out of the street would be designed to conform to the Subdivision Regulations, except for the installation of sidewalks. The requirements under the Regulations were outlined,. and it was requested that prior to the construction of this road that the Planning Board would like the opportunity to review the plans for the road, and make any constructive comments which would facilitate the completion of the project. The Board agreed to a meeting with the Planning Board.before construction starts. Copy of letter from the Chairman of the Board of Appeals to Leon Grant, Build- ing Inspector was read. The letter required the Inspector to investigate the condition of the Robert S. Unger gravel pit on Franklin Street to determine if the conditions contained in thesBoard's' decisions, based,on the contour plan submitted were complied with. If it appears that violations occurred during the ( time the bond was in force it was requested that the Board of Appeals and Selectmen ,bunotified.so.that.the Town Counsel can be instructed to begin legal efforts to collect on the bond for the purpose of restoring the pit to conform to requirements.. 2 ( Memorandum received from the Taunton Chamber of Commerce from the Bristol County Courthouse Committee regarding a notice of a meeting concerning the County Court facilities. This committee has been meeting and planning to come up with a program to provide adequate Courthouse facilities at a far less cost than the construction of a new Courthouse. Letter requested representation at a meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 30, 1971 at 7t00 P.M, in the auditorium of the Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant, 55 Weir Street, Taunton, The Chairman stated that he thought the town should give them some support, Discussion regarding changing the meeting night next week, and it was agreed to meet at 4t30 P,M. on June 30, 1971, Selectmen Zecher and Caponigro to'- attend the meeting in Taunton, The other two members and the Town Manager have another commitment for this date. Letter read from the Town Planner regarding the relocation of the Back Bay Brook by Waldor Realty. He had reviewed the revised plans regarding the relocation of the brook, but the relocated brook has been designed to handle a ten year storm and Natural Resources requires the design storm to be fifty years. The other points raised by the Selectmen had been revised. Advised the.Board to write the Department of Natural Resources advising that the town's recommended conditions had been met, and request that they review the plan for possible further revisions, Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District has been re- quested by,the town of Wareham to extend an invitation to attend a meeting to discuss the problems associated with the new law on open burning. The meeting is to be held on Thursday, June 24, 1971 at the Wareham Town Office at 8:00 P,M, The purpose of the meeting would be to draft a long term plan to deal with solid waste disposal, Referred to Envitonmentai Health Committee. Board advised of a meeting to discuss the progress of Phase II of the Compre- hensive Planning Program, the work that has been completed to date and what the role of the Committee will be in preparing Phase II. Notice received from the Department of Public Works, with letter attached from Chief Horgan, State D.P,W, advising of an Environmental Seminar to be held in Taunton at 1000 County Street on August 3, 1971 at 81,00 P M, and that it is important that the Board or a designated representative attend this meeting. Letter received from the Town Counsel regarding appointment of a member to the Housing Authority caused by the resignation of Bernard Bellavance. He advised that the law provides that the vacant position may be filled by ballot by an election conducted between the members of the Board anti the remaining members of the Housing Authority, He also advised that it is lawful for the Selectmen not to hold an Election, but to fill the vacancy until next January as described. After discusssion, upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to meet with the Housing Authority on July 14, 1971 at 8t00 P.M and ballot according to the recommendation and fill the vacancy. Any person interested in applying for this position should contact either the Selectmen or the Housing Authority. Letter to be sent to the ( Chairman of the Housing Authority regarding the date set for this election. - 3 Communication received from the State Department of Public Works advising that the Commissioners have assigned, subject to Legislative appropriation, the sum of $5,000 for the maintenance of Chapter 90 roads in Mansfield, on condition that at least $5,0000 shall be contributed by the town and $5,000, from the county. Another notice received from the State Department of Public Works advising that the sum of $13,000',..has been assigned, subject to Legislative appropria- tion for the improvement of Brown Avenue and Gilbert, Plain and West Streets on condition that $6,500, shall be contributed by the town and $6,500, by the county. Communication received from the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association regarding the Special Mass, Transportation Study Committee of the Selectmen's Association advising all Boards of Selectmen to the 1972 National Transporta- tion Needs Study being conducted by the Governor's Office, Suggested that Selectmen should complie transportation suggestions for their towns, to be forwarded to Boston. Hearing held at 8 :00 P.M. on the application of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company to install gas mains on Oakland Street; Carriage Lane; Black Pond Road; Wayside Drive; Saddle Ridge Road; Old Farm Road, There was no opposi- tion recorded, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Select- man Main it was voted to grant permission to the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for the installation of gas mains on the above streets. Paul Dalton and Mike Murphy from C,C,& F, before the Board regarding Datsun plans. The Board discussed the plait and advised they would talk to the Town Planner, State Department of Natural Resources to meet with Town officials Friday at 1:00 P,M, to discuss this plan and other projects of C.C, &F. Copy of letter sent to Senator John Quinlan from George H. Wojtkiewicz, Chairman of the Environmental Health Committee regarding the annual renewal of the commuter train subsidy agreement between the Penn Central and the MBTA now being debated in the legislature. The Board was urged to support the renewal agreemwtfor continuance of :pommwtex- :'service, and to upgrade the service and equipment. Memorandum read from Leslie Ferrier, Superintendent of the Light Department regarding a rate study and R.W. Beck's proposal. The cost of the study is estimated to be $10,000, The result would be a completely new set of rates, Mr. Ferrier did not recommand any action at this time on this proposal. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to approve a renewal Vehicle Milk and Cream license for Salois Dairy. The Town Manager discussed roads to be black topped, namely North Main Street and Balcom Streets, and recommended that these two roads be done,,Will also regrade Brown Avenue and Lakeview Avenue, and oil, Discussed concentrating on North Main Street, and then repair Balcom Street and oil it. After dis- cussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to pave with a 111 fiat topping a portion of North Main Street from Carbonettits Market to the Mansfield - Foxboro town line, and to repair Balcom Street shoulders, oil and sand it, and put a new culvert ins and take appro- priate action on Morini and Angell Streets with oil and sand. - 4 - The Town Manager advised that Brown Avenue and Lakeview Avenue will be re- graded and oiled. The Town Manager advised that the Telephone Company had requested permission for excavations on West Street for test pits for conduit from Forbes Boulevard. The purpose of digging up the road is that they are going to be manhole locations. The Town Manager recommended that they be allowed to drill four holes where the test pits are going to be to determine whether or not they will hit gravel. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant permission to the Telephone Company to disturb the surface of West Street and grant them permission to make test borings, and not dig up the street. Town Manager advised that he had received a price of $585. for hooking up the air conditioner in the downstairs office. After discussion the Board agreed that the Chairman would get together with the Town Manager and see if a better price could be procured, and if so, that the air conditioner be set up. Mr. Millette and Ralph Maloon in regarding Franklin Street regarding changing the existing road for access to Mr. Millett's property. Showed new plan, will grade it up with gravel and no water will collect. Will be pitched into his subdivision, and will be done before this winter. The Town Counsel advised there is a question of how long road has been there, and should find out if there is a Town Meeting vote regarding acceptance of this piece of road. Mr. Maloon advised that this was on record at the Registry. After further dis- cussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted, subject to Town Counsel verificat ion, ofotheklayoutg.iacceptance and recording of this part of Franklin Street to authorize the developer Waldor Realty to proceed with grading this portion of road as described on Plan of Land, Franklin Street 1970 drawn by RIM Engineering, under the supervision of the Town Manager, all expenses to be borne by the developer. 3 -1 vote Selectman - ':Main. - opposed, Mr. Millette also spoke regarding his Park Street development advising that it was his understanding that Natural Resources want to get some type of letter from the Board of Selectmen advising that the requirements made by the Board at a previous meeting had been made so that they can act on this. Letter from Planning Board read regarding the relocation of the Back Bay Brook at the Park Street site, and the revised plan presented by Waldor Realty Corp. The re- quirements..as specified by the Selectmen had been met, but the letter cited the fact that the design of the brook had been designed to handle a ten year storm, and Natural Resources requires this to be fifty years. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to send a letter to Natural Resources indicating that the town:.s recommended condi- tions have been met, and request that they review the plan in detail for any recommendations they may have, and a copy of the Town Planner ?s letter enclosed, Selectman Main advised:ahat he had received phone calls complaining about the Police Department '.losing three men. Would like to have the Board and the Chief - 5 - in and talk about it. - why they have to lose three men, they are good Patrolmen. The Chief to come in next week to discuss this matter. Discussion regarding bids for the removal of trees, and the tree planting program, The Chairman advised regarding the cesspool complaint at 1 Perkins Avenue, The Plumbing Inspector and Chairman went to Fourth District Court and swore out a complaint to be heard next Wednesday morning at 10 :30 A,M, The owner of the property has Since been in touch and is willing to run a sewer line from his home out to Chauncy Street, The Clerk of Court will be called and the applicatior withdrawn, and another date set if owner does not comply. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to give permission to the owner of 1 Perkins Avenue to connect his house to the sewer on Chauncy Street, The Chairman brought up about the building to be put up at the Fisher Richardson House, and hoped that it would be up before Founder's Day which is some time in August or September, He also brought up about the vaults at the old Town Hall, and advised that the doors to these vaults should be shut, Town Manager advised there is a problem in regard to the use of the Fish and Game grounds next to the highway yard. They have a lease and five year re- newal, and a local group would like to use the area, not the building, on a Sunday for an outing. They ran into a problem with the Fish and Game group who advised that they wanted more money. Mr. Becher, speaking for the group interested, advised that they had used the grounds before, but not the building, and had always given the Assodiation::a donation for the privilege. Now they want $50, rental for the building and $25.00 for the use of the grounds. Would like to apply for the group for Sunday, July 11, Town Manager to get in touch with Mr. Shaw or Mr, Musto, and tell them that the Board would be in favor of letting this group use the Little League area. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M, Meeting held at Boston, Mass. (Department of Natural Resources) June 25, 1971, In attendances John Ames, Representative Department of Natural Resources C,C,& F. Alden Cousins Bradford Carswell Christopher Tilden Paul Dalton William Moore Town Rolfe W, Camp Chadwick Maurer Paul Zecher Discussed drainage problems in Hodges Brook area and obligation of the town and of C,C, & F. No immediate problem as concerns the Datsun building as area involved generates only approximately 3% of water in Hodges Brook, Approval by Department of Natural Resources of future buildings in the Hodges Brook,drainage area will depend on action taken by the town and C,C.&F. on the following items: 1. Clean and dredge Hodges Brook, 2, Remove old culvert and open up roadway where the brook passes under Old School Street, 3, Check culvert under new School Street to determine carrying capacity, and take corrective action as needed. 4, Check culvert under Fenn Central Railroad right-of-way to determine carrying capacity. 5. Determine size of culvert needed under Oak Street, and take necessary action. Meeting at Boston, Mass, Resources. In attendance: Mr. Camp Mr, Zecher Don Breda; June 29, 1971 in the Department of Water Town ti Camp, Dresser & McKee Mr. Alfred Ferriolo, Environmental Biochemist Mr, Hans Bonner, Supervising Sanitary Engineer Mr. Richard Wise, Merckens Chocolate Various top officials, and consulting Engineers of Merckens Chocolate Meeting was held as deadline date for submission of plan by Merckens Chocolate to Department of Water Resources has been reached (June:'30, 1971), Plans were reviewed. The plan involved construction of a holding tank approx- imately 35t x 7314 The tank would level out the load, but would not reduce the BOD load. The plans were not acceptable to the State or to the Town,, Mr, Ferriolo made a blunt statement that the State "would not tolerate the mess in Mansfield any longer ", Mr. Ferriolo stated that there appeared to be three paths which Merckens might followt 1, Make in plant changes to reduce the BCD count to 1,660 lbs, 2, Install treatment facilities at the plant, 3. Negotiate with the Town for increased capacity at Town sewerage plant, Agreement reached that Merckens would initiate further study to reduce their BCD loading to 1660# a day. They will have 30 days to come in with new plans. Item #3 above is not acceptable to Town because of length of time which would be required. Letter addressed to Mr, Richard Wise, Superintendent of Merckens Chocolate had been prepared by Mr, Camp, and was reviewed and approved by the Board of Selectmen at an emergency meeting at 10:00 A ^M June 29, 19714 The letter stated that the Company would be given 30 days from date of letter to correct the problems This letter was hand delivered to Mr, Wise during the meeting in Boston in the afternoon of the same day,