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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-11-1971August 11v 1971 Executive session. Discussed salary increase of Foreman of Electric Light Department with Mr. Ferrier, The Board refused any action. Discussed pigeon problem on Rumford Avenue, Town Manager to see if woman will stop feeding the pigeons and he will report next week, Discussion regarding Building Inspector's issuance of permits. Discussed Mr, Camp's resignation and agreement made in emergency meeting July 28, 1977„ Meeting adjourned at 11;15 P,M, August 11, 1971 Meeting called at 7:30 P,M, Members presents' Selectmen Zecher, Caponigro and Main. After discussion regarding two vouchers (Light Dept, and High%?.a ). upon a>motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the Treasurerts Warrant in the amount of $62,714,12. The minutes of the July 28, 1971 meeting and the emergency meeting of July 29, 1971 were approved as distributed, Notice received from the State Department of Public Health regarding the regulations of the Pesticide Board regarding the use of DDT for the control of bats, the only use now allowed for DDT, Application For Permit form en- closed, if necessary to use; Letter received from the Town Treasurer advising that the General Laws amended authorizes the Town Treasurer to deliver to a department head or his designee the payroll of said department. This acct would take effect September 23, 1971, and each individual receiving a department payroll will be requested to sign for it. The Tom Treasurer recommended approval because it would eliminate postal expense of approximately $30,00 for each school payroll, and requested a copy of the Boardts motion showing approval or denial, advising whether the Department head or designee should deliver the payrolls, The Board agreed to hold until a full Board is present, Letter received from Chad Maurer, Town Planner, requesting that the Board appoint a member to the Citizens Advisory Committee, Held for further action, Notice received from the Planning Board regarding a meeting to be held on Thursday, August 19, 1971 at 8600 P.M. regarding a review of the completed sections of the Comprehensive Planning Program, Copy of letter from the Town Planner addressed to Carl Nelson read, with copies of letters to and from the Department of Natural Resources, regarding the filling of wet lands in so-called agricultural property, advising that the proposed Mansfield Village Estates Subdivision located on Williams and Jewell Street would come under Chapter 131, Section 40 of the Mass, General Laws, Copy of letter from the Tom Counsel to George H, Poor,regarding presenting an article for the sale of land known as the East Mansfield Community at the next annual or special Town Meeting. The letter requested that Mr. Poor review the deeds and the site to determine if the deeds match the locus in order that the purcbAser� may not have a cause of action against the town alleging misrepre- sentation, Letter read from the Town Counsel advising that the General Court has inserted a new provision of the General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 10006 which provides that a town which has accepted the provisions of this law by a majority vote at an annual or special town meeting shall pay the reasonable expenses, not exceeding two thousand dollars, for the funeral and burial of any firefighter . or police officer who is killed while in the performance of his duties. If the - 2 - act is accepted prior to January 1, 19720 it shall apply to death occurrin after January 1, 1971, otherwise it will apply only to deaths occuring afteg r its acceptance by the town. This information is submitted so that the Board may have the opportunity to consider and decide whether to insert an appropriate article at the next annual or special tom meeting. Tabled until a full Board is present. .Copy of letter received from Camp, Dresser & McKee which was sent to the Director of Water Pollution advising that they were submitting two copies of the applica- tion for Permit for extension of Sewerage System for West Street Sewer Con- struction, Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve payment of bill from the Town Counsel in the amount of $350. re- garding the hearing in Court of the complaint filed by Ralph Seifert regard- ing Maple Street closing, Copy of letter sent to the Travelers' Indemnity Company by George H. Wojtkiewicz, Clerk of the Board of Appeals regarding the releasing of Bond for A,A, Will Corp. for the removal of gravel from the Robert S, Unger property on Franklin Street. The letter advised that the bond would not be released because the pit has not been finished in accordance with the conditions of the permit,, Letter of thanks received by the Board from Operation Friendship Group from Scotland for the gift of "Every Day But SundaVI presented to the group at the Congregational Church, Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to approve the request from the Fire Department for a transfer from the Reserve Fund in the amount of $850, for a new water level measuring recorder. The Clerk read a letter addressed to the Board of Selectmen from Town Manager 'Rolf e'W Camp which stated in part that he was respectfully requested that the Board of Selectmen take an official vote on his resignation of July 2ai 1971 and rescinding of his resignation on August 6, 1971,;and that a copy of the motion and the vote be sent to him by the Clerk of the Board. Because of the uncertainty, he felt that it would be to the best interest of all concerned if an official vote was taken. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to approve the request of the Tri- County Beagle Club for a four day beer license for September 4, 5i 6 and 7, with the usual restriction that no beer will be sold before 12 noon on September 5 and Upon a motioh,:by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to set a hearing date of August 25, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. on the application of Victoria Connor and Silvia Moro for the underground storage of 62800 gallons of gasoline at the Mansfield Garage, 91 Chauncy Street. Mrs. Jellinek read a statement regarding the Maple Park Swimming area stating that it is not being constructed according to the majority vote at the special i Town Meeting, The statement questioned paying the contractor in the amount of $276 - the gravel should have been sold to the highest bidder, and the money deposited in the special Maple Park gravel account. Town should be paid for the gravel- and a public statement from the Selectmen would be appropriate stating hour they are going to correct the situation. - 3 - The Board approved the New Mansfield Estates plan with the understanding that the matter of assessment will be agreed upon at a later date before any sewer connection is made. Robert Saquet before the Board to present the petition solicited by the Jaycees with 729 signatures requesting that the Town revise its present Charter or adopt a new Charter. The next move is to set a date for an annual Election and to include the names of candidates for election to this Committee. The Town Manager advised that he had received a letter from William R. Domey Consulting Engineer regarding taking samples of the BOD at the Chocolate Company - a 'twehty -four hour test would cost $375, on a one day week basis. We do not have enough money to go on a longer time. Could take this money out of the 471 -0 account. The Chocolate Company is working on plans as re- quired by the State. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Czponigro it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to go ahead to conduct the test of BOD at the Chocolate Company. The Manager advised the Board that Don Breda informed him ::that the plans and specifications are ready to go out for bid on the West Street sewer, and should have a vote of the Board authorizing the advertisement of bids. Discussion regarding holding up the advertising of bids until the Board has re- viewed the plans and specs, and upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to proceed with the advertising of the bids on August 19, subject to any changes made by the Board. Mrs. Sandra Levine questioned regarding assessments for the West Street sewer. Town Manager advised that no assessments would be made to any property owner since it was not requested by the townspeople, but to serve the industrial park. He Mated that his feeling was if a person wished to hook into the sewer, a cost per property footage could be established and the property owner would pay whatever the amount would be, but unless the property owner wished to have the connection, there would be no assessment made. The amount of assessment would be by a vote of the Board. The Town Manager advised that Ray Realty of Foxboro would like to construct three or four houses on the north side of I_95, and had inquired about the town furnishing water for this area. Foxboro will not furnish water for these new homes.' He then explained that the 611 main that goes under the bridge is cracked, and this would be an expensive proposition to repair. Would like to recommend that authorization be given to get Whitman and Howard here to look it over and recommend a contractor. Questioned also whether or�raot the State would be bound to make the repairs to this main. Town Manager to check approxi- mate cost of repairing this main, and to check further with Foxboro. The Town Manager presented to the Board the contract from Robert Libby for the work to be done on Fulton's Pond, and would like a motion to approve the con- tract. He advised that the Conservation Commission has seen it and are in favor of it, and the Board agreed that the Town Counsel should review the contract before approval by them. Selectman Titus came to the meeting after a successful recount of the vote of the Special Election, gaining two votes. !WIM The Town Manager spoke regarding approval by the Board for connection of sewer mains for Carol Ann Realty Corporation in the Shields, Hope and Swett Street area. Sewer will go down Hope Street and hook into a manhole. Received approval from the State for this connection, Questioned regarding sewer assessment on this property. There would be 144 units, 24 units in six buildings. A motion was made by Selectman Caponigro, and seconded by Selectman Main to approve the installation of the sewer main on Hope Street, and give permission to hook up two units this year. There was further discussion re- garding the project with a representative of Carol Ann Realty regarding connecting of all of the units because of the financing for the project; Board of Appeals decision regarding the project and the Board agreed to table the request for two weeks for further consideration. Brad Griffin, representing Ryan and Elliott met with the Board regarding the relocation of Maple Street. He presented plans regarding the land which the town wished Mr. Schmid to give to the town for the road, but advised that after the owner had checked with his engineers that the cost to the owner would be $30,000. Suggestion was made that the town trade this land for an access road from the Industrial Park to Rt. 106, Selectman Main:.criticized Ryan and Elliott stating that when they wanted Hoerner and Waldorf to come into town, sold the town a bill of goods, and would give the town the $15,000, to build a road to deadend and relocate Maple Street, Selectman Main made a motion to close Maple Street and go to the Town at the next annual Town Meet- ing and get.the vote of the people regarding the closing of Maple Street, People voted for the railroad to be put in, the town did them a favor.' If,,he wants an access road out to 106 should buy the land from the town. Further discussion regarding the original plan, and Mr, Griffith will be at the next meeting for further discussion. The Town Manager advised the Board of changes regarding request of Ted Robinson to be relieved of his duties as Highway Superintendent, and return to the Parks and Commons as Foreman, effective August 13, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the request of Ted Robinson from Highway Superintendent to Park Foreman. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to accept the low bid of Grainger Rush for 200 crossarms for the Light Dept, Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to appoint Douglas Titus the Selectmenst member of the Citizens Advisory Com- mittee which meets the third Thursday of each month. Discussion regarding Chad Maurer doing a good job on Hatch Act projects, etc. He does not have any sort of credentials, although he does have the support of the Selectmen, Should have a vote of confidence acting on our behalf for se- curing information. Town Counsel suggested that he be made an investigative representative on behalf of the Board, Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to authorize Chad Maurer, Town Planner, to conduct investigations on behalf of the Board of Selectmen. Town Manager to check brook in rear of 41 West Street Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10:25 P.M.