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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 8-25-1971August 25, 1971 AGENDA I 1. Treasurer's Warrant 2. Minutes of previous meetings 3. Letters 4. Folder 5. 8:00 P.M. hearing on the underground storage of gasoline at 91 Chauncy Street - Victoria Connor and Silvia Moro 6. 8:10 P.M. - Mrs. Jellinek - re Relocation of Maple Street 7. 8:20 P.M. - L. Ferrier, Superintendent of Light Department 8. 8:30 P.M. - Mike Murphy and Paul Dalton - Cabot, Cabot and Forbes re Hodges Brook 9. 8:45 P.M. - Al Turinese re Hatch Act Executive session - Leon C. Grant, Building Inspector Memo for exec. regarding talking about percolation tests for Balcom Street and Maple Street Page 1 of 1 MINUTES SELECTMENSI MEETING t AUGUST 25, 1971 EXECUTIVE SESSIQV _ Meeting opened by Selectman D. Titus and seconded by Selectman A. Caponigro at 11t30pm, Discussed Leon Grants appointment as Building Inspector. Discussed perculation test orders given and Health Agent, Discussed Highway Supt. replacement, Meeting adjourned at: 1 Page 1 of 6 MINUTES SELECTMENS! MEETING AUGUST 25, 1971 Present: W. Main Absents A. Caponigro D. Titus P, Saunders R. Camp Meeting was called to order at 7:32pm by Chairman Walter Main. P. Zecher Warrant _ $143,493,48. Some of the larger . items .`.a•re,_South.4sternoRegional School _ $18,351; Boston Safety Deposit and Trust _ $20,000; New England Power $45598,37, *Selectman Peter Saunders made a motion to accept the warrant; Selectman D. Titus seconded the motion _ so voted, Minutes of the August 11, 1971 meeting _ Selectman P. Saunders mentioned that the name of Brad Griffin (page 4) should be corrected to read "Brad Griffiths'f. Letter was received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Department of Public Works) stating the sewerage disposal system for Zayre Corporation has met State approval and will be in effect for two years from the date on the letter (see letter from DPW). Letter received from the Massachusetts Selectmens' Association discussed the elimination of racial imbalance. Letter received from Commomwealth of Massachusetts (Department of Public Works) asking for a copy of updated plans £or;:traffic, control within the town. Letter received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Department of Public Health) stating that prior to 1961, all children had to be vaccinated; exemptions now have been approved for medical or religious reasons, Letter received from and signed by eleven Maple Street residents stating that they are against having an apartment complex in the area (across from the Nabisco Co.). They stated devaluation of surrounding property as one of the reasons for objecting the apartments. Chairman W, Main asked that a copy of their letter be sent to the Board of Appeals and also to the Planning Board, Permits for these apartments, under the name of Carol-Ann Realty Trust, had been granted prior to receiving the letter. Letter received from Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Secretary of Commerce (Corporate Division) stating that Donald Morse has filed a certificate of ( corporation to be known as 111,6ngell Road Beach Association", Reason for filing was to preserve the beach along the waterfront in Dennis, Mass. * Motions ** Meetings Minutes - Selectment' Meeting August 25, 1971 Page 2 of 6 *Selectman A, Caponigro made a motion to approve Mr. Morsets request; Selectman P, Saunders seconded the motion - so voted, Letter received from the District Attorney's office stating that under Massachusetts laws, preparation of a jury list cannot be taken from the voting list - street listing is acceptable, Chairman W. Main stated that the jury list was complete, Letter received from the District Attorney's office stating that Richard C, Hall is in charge of the Conservation laws, Chairman W, Main suggested sending this information to the Conservation Committee for contact purposes, Letter received from the Department of Public Works (BristofCounty) notifying the Board of the ** September 14, 1971 meeting at 10t30am to discuss Chapter Ninety funds. Letter received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Secretary of Commerce (Corporate Division) stating that the following people wish to incorporate to be known as the "Mansfield Midget Football League, Inc,'! - Joseph J. Waseleski, Peter DeGirolamo, Jr., Samuel Cutillo, John Todesco, Charles Campell, Ronald Gentilli, Stephan Conroy, Dave DeGirolamo, Francis X, Faria, Vincent Guerrini and John B, Antosca, *Selectman A. Caponigro made a motion to grant approval to incorporate; Selectman D, Titus seconded the motion - so voted. Letter was received from Camp, Dresser and McKee with an inclosed ad from the Mansfield News; ad was for bid on sewerage work on West Street, Letter of Communication received from the State on the creating of more jobs thru the Bnergency Employment Act which comes under the Federal Government, A meeting was held on August 21, 1971 in Taunton on this subject. Chairman W. Main said that the monies received thru this program are to be used for newly created positions only. If other towns did not take advantage of this program, the 4.3% allotment for Mansfield could be increased next year, Twenty -eight thousand dollars ($28,000) was the amount allocated for Mansfield, Town Mgr. spoke of nine possible new positions (taken from Occupational Summary Sheet), Chairman W, Main stated that he would like to see the Town employ an engineer; Selectman P, Saunders favored employment of a Superintendent of Public Works; Selectman D. Titus spoke in favor of having a Recreational Director. Letter received from Town counsel J.T. Grady stating that the Town Treasurer is permitted to distribute paychecks to department heads /superintendents. *Selectman P. Saunders made a motion stating that if department head /super- intendent is not available to distribute paychecks, the department employee may pick up his /her check at the Town Treasurer's office; and, if the employee is absent on the day checks are distributed, his /her check will be held for pick up at the Town Treasurer's office. Selectman D, Titus seconded the motion .. so voted, Letter from the Board of Appeals to Carl Nelson stated that relief was not granted for seven, twenty -three unit apartments in the Tremont /Williams Street area. *Motions * *Meetings Minutes - Selectmens' Meeting August 259 1971 Page 3 of 6 Copy of a letter from town counsel to the building inspector was received letter advised building inspector that renovation on the Card building may continue. Town Counsel J.T.Grady advised the Board on laws governing an open meeting. He said that all meetings must be posted twenty four hours in advance, if possible, and records maintained on any action taken at the meeting, Executive records are to be kept secret; and, records are to be held with the town clerk. * *Hearing will be held September 80 1971 at 8s00pm regarding the Brockton Taunton Gas Company's application to install eight hundred feet (800 ft.) of six inch (6 11) gas main in the Cabot, Cabot & Forbes Industrial Park. Victoria Conner and Sylvia Moro were granted permission to install a sixty - eight hundred (6800) gallon gasoline tank underground at 91 Chauncey Street, *Selectman P, Saunders made a motion of approval for installation of the tank; Selectman D, Titus seconded the motion - so voted. Albert Fasulo, 625 North Main Street was granted a Hackney license; vechicles involved » 1965 Chrysler and a 1965 Chevrolet. Chief of Police has given his approval, *Selectman A. Caponigro made a.motion to approve the request; Selectman P, Saunders seconded the motion - so voted. Daggs Lounge (owner -Grace Pelligrini) was granted a renewal license for Sunday Public entertainment (two pinball machines). *Selectman P. Saunders made a motion to approve the renewal; Selectman D. Titus seconded the motion so voted. Town counsel J.T,G "rady discussed the contents of his letter to Les Ferrier of the Light department regarding promotions within the department, He stated advancements /pay . raisest'Af -to a more.responsible position, are allowed; and, town manager should approve the same. Margot Jellinek read her letter to the Board regarding the 1970 town meeting vote tb:approve the spur track and dead - ending Maple Street. Town manager R, Camp requested a transfer of forty dollars ($4Q#00) from the Reserve Fund to account number 165 -6, Request is to cover increase in postage. *Selectman A, Caponigro made a motion to approve the transfer; Selectman P, Saunders seconded the motion - so voted, Chairman W, Main asked that the request be sent to the Finance Committee. Sewer assessment for Fireside Realty property on County Street was discussed. Town manager stated that frontage amounts to two hundred lineal feet and suggested that assessment be based on $4,68 per front foot, lowo'counsel stated that assessments are no longer discretionary, but based on cost, *Selectman A, Caponigro made a motion to assess the property on the suggested base figure and to send the bill; Selectman D. Titus seconded the motion - so voted. Les Ferrier met with the Board to discuss additional equipment needs for the West St, area; connection to be made with the West Church Street station. Estimated cost is $9800000, Selectman P, Saunders questioned the source of payment, Mr, Ferrier stated that cost would be taken out of cash flow, Minutes - Selectmen's Meeting August 25, 1971 Page 4 of 6 Largest item cost would be for the circuit breaker, Chairman W, Main asked Mr. Ferrier when did he want to go out for bids. Mr. Ferrier stated he would like to go out for bids immediately. *Selectman P, Saunders made the motion to approve the $9800,00 for additional equipment; Selectman D, Titus seconded the motion - so voted, Mr, Ferrier also mentioned that the designs on the Gilbert Street station were going well and he hoped to have a perspective soon. Mike Murphy and Paul Dalton of Cabot, Cabot & Forbes met with the Board and gave a presentation on the relocation of the Hodges Brook, Mr. Dalton has approval of the Department of Natural Resources of the plans; the Department has not checked the - calculations. Mr, Dalton said that the Department of Natural Resources will reconditon the plans as far as the structure of School Street goes to avoid any flooding. Selectman P, Saunders reminded the Board that this project was originally planned as a municipal project., *Selectman P. Saunders made a motion to accept the plans as proposedasubject to (a) calculations approval by the Department of Natural Resources (b) bids on work involved be advertised for one week (c) notification to property owners and abuttors - obtain their permission to trespass on their land; Selectman A, Caponigro seconded the motion - so voted. *Selectman P, Saunders made a motion to authorize the Chairman to send a notice of intent (to dredge, fill or remove land) regarding the above mentioned project.to the followings Evelyn Prosser, 615 School Street - Carl and Anne Scheffy, 739 School Street; Selectman D, Titus seconded the motion - so voted. Town counsel suggested that the Planning Board have a copy of the plans. Conley Eagan and Alfred Turinese met with the Board regarding the Hatch Act, Chad Maurer stated that neither party was aware that they had to file under the Hatch Act when altering wetlands - building area involved is the Elm Street area,. Planning Board had requested modification of the plans, Conservation Commission has not reviewed the plans. *Selectman A, Caponigro made a motion to send letter of concurrence to the Department of Natural Resourses upon approval of the Conservation Commission; °,Selectman P. Saunders seconded the motion - so voted. Robert Cinelli, 1 Riverside Drive requested permission to connect to the sewer (manhole on Benefit Street). Assessment would be for 115 feet. *Selectman P. Saunders made a motion to grant permission and to take the per foot cost and multiply by the frontage - using the last sewer assessment in the area as a guide; Selectman D. Titus seconded the motion - so voted, Town manager R, Camp stated that four rooms in the town of�ice building are presently being used for storage and no rent being paidfok, uch purposes. The Civil Defense group have requested the use of these rooms, Chairman W, Main stated the 1970 town meeting vote denied any monies for Civil Defense rental purposes. Town manager said he would seek other available storage space, Civil Defense request - filed. Town Manager R. Camp :requested authorization from the Board regarding trip to Boston to see Mr. Greedy on planning grant of $15,000 and to sign the regional sewer study. *Selectman P. Saunders mand a motion to have either /or Selectman P. Zecher /Selectman D. Titus act as delegate for the town. Selectman A. Caponigro seconded the motion - so voted. Town Mgr. requested authorization letter regarding the same. *Motions ** Meetings Minutes - Selectmen?s Meeting Page 5 of 6 August 25 , 1971 Town Mgr. R. Camp discussed bid write -up for removal of dead /deseased trees, Mr, Camp stated although the list of deseased trees and dead trees he had was lenghtly, there were more that needed taking care o£. According to Mr. Camp, the Highway department is to pick up the trunks and t}e rest put thru the chipper. Board to be kept informed of this project. Town Manager received a letter from John Griffiths stating that fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) has been deposited in the name of the Town of Mansfield in the Harbor National Bank of Boston for the relocation of Maple Street, Mr. Camp stated that the new road would be redesigned so as not to interfere with the wells; road to swing about thirty feet to the left towards the Big Four. The redesigned area would involve land held by the Conservation Commission. Selectman D. Titus asked when the project would be ready to start. Mr. Camp said it was a matter of project preference, but possibly in a month, Town Consel J.T. Grady checked over the agreement offer of Paul Schmidt and advised the Board that the following steps must be taken: (1) Conservation Commission land transfer to the Town must have voters approval (2) voters must approve use of the land for a street (3) an easement release is needed from the Algonquin Gas Co, (4) layout of proposed street to have Board and voters approval. Town Counsel stated the road must meet requirements of sub - division. Mrg;.Soldani of Maple Street asked the Board why the spur track was allowed when the street had not been planned,,, Mrs. Zaffini also questioned the Board on the delay. Town Counsel stated the selectmen could open or close the street, Atty. Grady suggested ex- amining the minutes of the town meeting regarding the vote on Maple Street. Bids on the old ambulance were read. Nicholas George was the high bidder for three hundred sixty dollars ($360). *Selectman P. Saunders motion to accept the bid for $360 was seconded by Selectman A, Caponigro - so voted. Bids on the garbage packer and chassis were read, Bids as follows: William Dooley - $3700; Augustine Oliviera - $2000; and A.L. Wills - $1510 (chassis only), Town Mgr, suggested readvertising the garbage packer as a separate bid; and, set up chassis on the dump truck with hoist for Town use, *Selectman Caponigro made a motion to readvertise for bids on chassis only in the best interest of the Town; Selectman Titus seconded the motion - so voted. Selectman P. Saunders stated that the Department of Public Works must con- solidate their functions, Town Counsel plans to meet with the Conservation Committee and check on the Fulton Pond project. Selectman P, Saunders in checking over the "follow -up project list,, stated that the following line numbers were complete: 1, 2$4,5,6,7,10,11,15,16,19, 22, and 23. Selectman P, Saunders asked the feeling of the Board in holding bi- monthly Board meetings in place of weekly meetings. He felt that the bi- monthly meeting arrangement would allow the Board to get caught up on the work load and allow more time to attend other meetings, Selectman D. Titus did not favor the suggestion at this time. Chairman W, Main favored the present methpd; however, he felt that one general work session meeting a month would be somethingto think about. Selectman P, Saunders stated that he was only trying to generate some thought on the matter, *Motions * *Meetings Minutes m Selectmens' Meeting August 25 , 1971 Page 6 of 6 Selectman A. Caponigro informed the Board that the Town Hall Building Committee has signed a contract (preliminary plans) with the architect. Building Committee, Board of Selectmen and architect to meet August 31,1971 in the Selectmens' office. Town Mgr, stated he has not received all reports from department heads on capital improvement plans. Town Mgr., in discussing the Traffic Study Committee, said the appointed committee would need plans to go by before a study could be started. Chairman W. Main said he would like to know of interested'people for serving on this committee. Town Mgr, suggested drafting plans first and send the plans to the State for approval; also, street signs should be put on the plan. *Selectman A. Caponigro made a motion to appoint a three member I'Down Town Traffic Study Commission; and, the committee is to have a report due within two months from the time appointments are made. Selectman P. Saunders seconded the motion _ so voted. Selectman A. Caponigro expressed his concern on the water output of the Kate Spring well during the water ban and asked for a water output report on the well. Chairman W. Main questioned Mr. Camp on the progress of the Witch Pond well. Mr. Camp said the layout was complete and information would be ready for town meeting. Chairman W. Main wants a report from Whitman Howard on the wells. Mr. Main mentioned the importance of the time element in completing. the project. Selectman A. Caponigro questioned the payment of water bills from the City of Attleboro. Mr. Camp said the bills had been paid and Attleboro is now sending water bills directly to the people being serviced. Chairman W. Main asked that a letter be sentto department heads instructing them to start work on next years budget. Selectman P. Saunders suggested the letter include input into the Annual Report; and,to indicate "no provision" with an IIXII, Town counsel suggested getting bids for reports from the printers. Mr. Ervin Naismith, 426 Williams Street complained to the Board about the manner in which the dog officer disposed of dogs. Chairman W. Main said it was the first complaint the Board has had. Mr. Rosado is to meet with the Board (in executive session) at 9t30pm on September 1, 1971. *Selectman P. Saunders made a motion to grant Carol Ann Realty Trust sewer permits for 144 units (or six buildings) provided that occupancy be staggered at ninety day intervals. Occupancy permits for two buildings to be granted immediately. Selectman A. Caponigro seconded the motion _ so voted. Helen Merrigan (Foxboro resident) expressed her.. concern over the recent resignation of an official from the Board. Mrs. Merrigan felt this would be be a loss to the Town. Chairman W. Main and Selectman A. Caponigro thanked Mrs. Merrigan for attending the meeting, Chairman W. Main told Mrs. Merrigan ( the decision of the person involved, was entirely his own. Selectman P. Saunders made a motion to adjourn the meeting and to go into Executive session at 11t23pm _ Selectman A Caponigro seconded the motion so voted.... ,*Motions * *Meetings Margot Jellinek 1551 West Street Ilansf i eld, Mas s .02048 August 25,1971 Board of Selectmen: Relocation and dead ending Maple Streett Many words have been spolcen,and news paper articles written, concerning the 1970,Town Meeting vote,to approve the spur track,dead eating and re- locating Maple Street. The matter was aired a few month ago,when some of the Maple Street resi- dents came before the board of selectmen,t:o fined outwhat had been aocom plishedby the selectmen,with Ryan Elliot. Mr. Maim revealed at that time,that he and the other selectmen were un- aware that Mr. Saunders,than chairman of the board of selectmenrwill pro- mise the voters,to relocate and dead end Maple Street ,without coste to the town,if they vote in the railroad spur. Mr. Main also stated,that the selectmen questioned chairmen Saunders,imme diately after the town meeting,at his home,about any possible arrangement, he may have made with Ryan Llliottthey did not know about. My question:Why,did not the selectmen,at that time vote to elect a new chairmen,as it was obvious,that Mr. Saunders had gone before the town meeting.,without pripr consulting them? On August ll.,Air. Main empathiely restated e You are only as good as your word ".; end of quote. u)j i r, ;Margot Jellinek ri SELECTMEN'S MEETING - AUGUST 25 1971 1. Special Town Meeting; consider inserting article regarding payment to heirs of Firemen or Policemen killed in line of duty. 2. Write letter to Planning Board approving plan of Wayside Estates, but stipu- late that no connection to sewer is to be made until agreement is reached as to sewer assessments. 3. Charter Revision Petition; Refer to Town Counsel Grady to determine proper method of including on ballot at next Town Election, both as to approval of question and election of members. Ic. Mr. Camp to check with Foxboro to determine if Foxboro will supply water to certain properties in Grove Street area. 5. Contact with Mr. Libby for Fulton Pond work to be referred to the Conserva- tion Commission for initial attention, revision if any, approval and con- sultation with Mr. Grady. 6. Apartment complex in Shields, Swett Street area. Further study to be given to project and reconsideration at next meeting. 7. Ryan - Elliott - A representative will attend next meeting with concrete in- formation as to project of 815,000. and use of Ryan - Elliott land. 8. Mr. Camp to initiate traffic study for this Street and certain other streets. 9. The "Manson Memorial Plaque" to be installed in new island at junction of Balcom and Gilbert Streets. 10. Mr. Camp to check on odors originating in area of 41 West Street and take corrective action. 11. Mr. Camp to contact Miss Paine, Rumford Avenue to attempt to resolve the pigeon problem caused by her feeding of pigeons. 12. Hodges Brook Project 13. Appoint Highway Superintendent 14. Whitman and Howard - Witches Pond and Dustin's well 15. Notice sent out to department heads warning them of reports for Annual report. August 25, 1971 Carryovers from nr ®vious meetings 1. Attleboro water bill. - 6/16/71 2. Balcom Street - item 4 - 6/16/71 3. Library- Item 16 - 6/16/71 4. Inspection of Public Buildings - Item 18 - 6/16/71 5. Vouchers 1950 and 191.1 — Item 1 — 6/23/71 6. D.P.W. seminar — August 27 at 8:00 P.M. — Item 7 — 6/23/71 7. ,D.P.1 -1. Maintenance Specs., Painting Railings - Item 9 - 6/23/71 8. Fisher Richardson House - Item 22 — 6/23/71 9. Attleboro water to West Mansfield residents - Item 12 - 7/14/71 10. One -way traffic plan - Item 1 - 7/28/71 11. Paint fire hydrants - Item 13 — 7/28/71 12. Fire Alarm system, public buildings - Item 17,— 7/28/71 13. Fire Department ladders - Item 1.9 - 7 28 71 14. Balcom Street repaving - Item 23 - 7 /28Y1 15. System for recording leave taken Item 26 — 7/28/71