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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-13-1971October 13, 1971 l Meeting called at 7:35 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Main, Saunders, Caponigro and Titus, and the Town Manager. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $139,897.92. All in favor. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as written. Copy of letter read from the Town Counsel to John Dillon, Court Street regard- ing his claim for damages on his land by town employees. The letter requested evidence concerning ownership of the parcel of land cleared by the town which he claimed he ownede and requested that a plot plan and copy of his deed be sent to the Town Counsel to assist in considering his claim for damages. Letter read from George B. Dexter, 33 Bella Vista Avenue regarding a catch basin in front of his property which is badly in need of cleaning. It is one of the type that has to be dug out by hand and has not been cleaned for years. He requested that something be done about it because the water flows over onto his property. Discussion at this time also regarding cleaning of catch basin on Willow Street, and one on John Street in front of Mr. Smith's property. Letter read from Curtis Dahl, Chairman of the Norton Selectmen regarding the Tom of Mansfield planning to divert the flow of the Back Bay Brook into the Canoe River. Because the brook carries the effluent from the chocolate factory, and most of the Norton water supply is on the Canoe River, the town of Norton is concerned. He requested to be advised whether or not there were actual plans to divert the brook or any other water into Canoe River, The Town Manager to reply to Mr. Dahl. Also read was a copy of a letter from Selectman Dahl of Norton sent to the Department of Natural Resources in behalf of the Selectmen and Conservation Commission regarding the changes proposed in the Hodges Brook watershed by Cabot, Cabot and Forbes. The letter stated their fears regarding the possible flooding of the Wading River, and the possible pollution of the river from salt and oils from the industrial park. The letter requested that no approval be given to C.C. &F, until its effect on the Wading River has been thoroughly studied. Communication received from the National Foundation March of Dimes regard- ing invitation to attend a Leadership Conference on "Birth Defect- Problems of the present - Hope for the future" to be held at the Statler Hilton, in Boston on November 9, 1971 from 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., sponsored by the March of Dimes. Letter read from the Mansfield Industrial Development Commission regarding a'; meeting held on September 30, and a review of the proposed Route 25, Relo- cation 140 and the interchange involving both, was held. After a discussion, and information presented by the Chairman regarding information he had re- ceived from Thomas H. Donnelly of the Mass. Department of Public Works and the traffic flow projections by C.C. & F involving the traffic in their park, it was unanimously voted to recommend the present layout of the above pro- ject. 2 Notice received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts County Commissioners advising that the county tax for Bristol County for the year is $4,024,330.11, The Town's share of this tax is $87,151.10,, the above sum to be paid to the County treasurer on or before the .first day, of November. Memorandum of Agreement received from the Department of Public Works for Chapter 90 work on Gilbert Street extending to the Norton Line, and West Street to the North Attleboro town line extending to George Street, about 31,000 ft. of road. Hearing held at 8 :00 P.M, on the application of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for the installation of 40' of conduit on West Street within the intersection of Forbes Boulevard. Herbert Levine questioned regarding underground cable, but the Town Manager advised that was the Telephone Company's original idea, but this can not be done until [Vest Street is reconstructed, There was no other opposition, and upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, second- ed by Selectman Caponigro it was voted that permission be granted for this request, Letter read from Lockwood Green Engineers, Inc. advising that through various contacts with the Aeronautics Commission it has been suggested that the town be advised of our firm if the town is contemplating a program which involves planning, upgrading or expanding of the town's airport facilities. Letter to be given to Christy Vose, Chairman of the Airport Commission. Notice received from the Planning Board regarding a meeting to be held on October 19, 1971 at 8:00 P.M. at Room 227 at the Mansfield Senior High School to inform the citizens of the town on the purpose of zoning and how it can be utilized to establish an orderly pattern of growth in the town. Natalie Bradbury, 100 Lakeview Avenue and Richard W.Anthony of 35 Horace Street drawn as traverse jurors for the first Monday in November at New Bedford, criminal session. At 8:10 P,M, a hearing was held on the petition of the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company for installing approximately 40' of conduit on Chauncy Street within the intersection of Forbes Boulevard. Mr,.:Melpignano from.Ahe- Telephone Compai:y. advised that this conduit is servicing a system within the Industrial Park, Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted that this permission be granted. The Town Manager advised the Board that he had gone out for bids for a station wagon to replace the Town Manager's care and received three bids as follows: Sid Forna Ford With trade $3;641. Without trade 4,250. (error made in bid,should have been $3,250.) Paul Mitrano, Inc.With Trade $3,045. Without Trade 3,095, Old Colony Motors With Trade $3,083. Without Trade 3,301. - 3 - The estimated cost of damages from Paul Mitrano is just $500. It is a 1966 car and lists for $325. Recommend that the car be purchased from Paul Mitrano for $3,095. The money we would get from the Insurance Company, around $500, would be turned back to the town or Light Department as a credit. He re- quested that 5090 of the cost of the car come from B,& D, and 5090 from the Light Department. Discussed this with the Finance Committee, and they are meeting tomorrow night. A hearing was held at 8:20 P.M. on the application of the New England Telephone & Telegraph Company for the installation of conduit and 3 manholes on West Street from manhole 30, to manhole number 329 There was no opposition record- ed, and upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to grant permission for the above work, Discussion about the request for a transfer from the Reserve Fund from the Finance Committee, and to pay one -half out of the Light Department for the Town Manager's car. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to accept the low bid of Paul Mitrano, Inc.; 50%o -to -be paid by the Light Department, and 5090 from the Reserve Fund, only if the Finance Committee approves the transfer of $1,547.50, 3 -1 - Selectman Caponigro opposed. The Town Manager advised, for information only, the bid received for the Fisher Richardson House storage barn, One bid was received from Dunlap Construction Company in the amount of $3,690. Unless the Historical Society has enough money to make up the difference, we will have to reject the bid. Mrs. Jellinek read a prepared statement regarding the hand tool bids, She ad- vised the Board that she wanted them to know she was coached, the words were her own, but as to the subject, she is coached by an out of town expert, She had some questions to ask, and then some statements to make, and inquired to whom the hand tools belonged, the town or the town employees, and whether or not there is insurance on the contents of the town garage. She was advised the tools belong to the employees, and that the town does not carry insurance on the contents of the garage, Mrs, Jellinek brought up about the advertisement in the paper advertised on October 11, and the bids were opened on October 12, According to the By -LaWo specifications for work, material or equipment to be advertised for bids shall be submitted to the Board of Selectmen for approval before being advertised, and should be advertised one week before the time specified to be opened. The Chairman stopped Mrs. Jellinek when personalities were mentioned in her statement. The Town Manager advised the bids should have been advertised the previous Thurs- day, but did not get in the News. The Sun Chronicle did not put the ad in until Monday, Contractors had been contacted by telephone or bid notices were mailed to them. It was a rush bid item; two men were without tools to operate. They borrowed a few tools, Tried to act in the best interest of the town; could have bought these tools without going out for bid. He then reported on the bids re- ceived and advised that he had awarded the bids ;z:Vulcan Tool,i.List #1 - Base bid of $1,823.99 and Norm's Auto Supply- List #2 in the amount of $884.43. 4 .. Selectman Caponigro spoke about the ad in the paper on October 11, and the bids being opened the next day. Thought there was,An understanding regarding bidding which has been brought up before, and moved that the bids be rejected but there was no vote taken. There was a discussion attd "the ?other :Board members agreed it was an emergency situation, and the employees' tools should be replaced, but the bidding should have been done according to the town By. -Laws. This was an emergency, and could have come under emergency bidding procedures. Louis Cinelli, Chairman of the Recreation Commission before the Board stating that he was requested to submit a budget for the Commission, and the Town Counsel has ruled that the Recreation Commission can not submit a budget until the Selectmen turn over the parks and commons to its jurisdiction to set up a budget and be liable for that budget. Money was appropriated for Parks and Commons, but it is not under the supervision of the Commission. Selectman Saunders made a motion that whereas the Town of Mansfield establish ed a five member Recreation Commission directing that the said Recreation Com- mission shall have all the duties, responsibilities and authority as pro- vided by General Laws, Chapter 459 Section 14, we the Board of Selectmen vote that the Recreation Commission be authorized to draw up 'a budget and execute, and control under their jurisdiction, as provided by the General Laws, Chapter 45# Section 14 which was seconded by Selectman Titus and so voted unanimously. The Town Manager reported that the Conservation Commission had voted to reject both bids on -,the Fulton Pond project. Discussion regarding requesting more money for this project at the next Town Meeting, Selectman Caponigro complained as a member of the Board of Selectmen regard- ing the unsightly condition on School Street regarding a dump being created, and nothing being done about it, and moved that the Town Counsel be instruct:: ed to find out who is dumping, which is prohibited by Sections 4 and 7 of Chapter '5 of the town By -Laws, and write to them advising that the situation must be corrected within 48 hours, or the person will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. All in favor. Discussion regarding G.C. & Fts Hodges Brook project, and because of the cir- cumstances, another letter will be sent to the Department of Natural Resources advising the Board's request for a meeting with the Department regarding the project. Discussion regarding repairs at the old highway garage, and it was agreed to table the matter until after October 21, 1971. Discussion regarding the Witch Pond area, and it was agreed to go to Town Meeting with two articles to take the land and get the wells for the town, - 5 - Selectman Titus reported that he had talked with Paul Anderson, and a report will be received regarding the Dustin well site. He advised there is no way that the site would be accepted by the State because of pesticides, and there has been an increase in pesticides since the last test. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 915o P.M.