HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 10-27-1971October 27, 1971
Executive session.
The hoard discussed sewer assessments on West Street, Fees discussed.
Motion to go into open meeting by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman
Titus.
M.otioo by'Seleotman Titus, seconded by; Selectman Saunders to put on file
with ',he Town Clerk the actual cost per foot, and the assessed cost per
fbbt, ixn� list of. property owners o£ the West Street sewer project, and
pVeyave'the necessary plan and estimates for recording to be filed with
this otder. General Laws, Chapter 80, Section 2 ® unanimous.
October 27, 1971
Meeting called at 7:40 P.M.
Members present: Selectmen Main, Caponigro, Saunders and Titus, and the
Town Manager.
Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was
voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $225,015.55,
Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was
voted to. approve the minutes of the previous meeting.
Letter received from Representative Ames regarding receiving a communication
from Gardner Haynes with regard to the speeding problem on Balcom Street,
He advised that there are no posted speed signs, and feared a bad accident
would happen. The letter inquired whether or not the Board would like to
have him contact the Department of Public Works, and request a traffic
check, or whether the Board would prefer to handle it through its own office,
Chairman Main advised that he had received three calls from Mr, Haynes, but
did not appreciate Mr,- Haynes going over the Boardts heads and not giving
them a chance to do our own work,: Selectman Caponigro advised that he had
received calls from Mr, Haynes also, and told him that the subject would
be brought up at this meeting, Selectman Titus advised that he had helped
to draft a petition, but the Selectmen could solve the problem,
The Town Manager advised that the town needs a traffic study for the whole
town, but this is a big job, if you write to the State DPW to get a traffic
study it is a complicated process, Selectman Saunders advised that we have
sound local knowledge where we need signs, Now that Representative Ames is
in the act put pressure on him to get some action with the State. Discussed
areas where signs were needed: namely, Franklin, Church, North Main, Balcom
G�jbert Streets. Selectman Caponigro advised putting'a SLOW sign at Balcom
and Jewell Streets. Thirty minute parking outside office building on North
Main Street, Tremont, Williams and Otis Streets,,.slow signs,
Letter read from the Natural Resources sent to Alfred Turinese and Conley
Eagan regarding Brookside Estates with regard to permission to alter inland
wetlands, Letter advised that the Department has not received an application
from them. An .additional Hatch Act package was sent to them.
Letter read -:from the Town Treasurer regarding the $15,000. given to the town
by Ryan and Elliott toward the relocation of Maple Street. This money is in
a special checking account in the Harvard National Bank in Boston# to be held
until the details of the project are settled. The Treasurer advised that
this money should be brought into the Treasurer's cash, and on the accounts
ledger. This account is to be used only for the Maple Street relocation,
and only with the authorization or Ryan & Elliot and the Board of Selectmen.
She requested authorization to take the $15,000, or if this is not the,.Board's
desire, to instruct the Harvard National Bank to close the account, Dis-
cussion regarding the letter, and it was agreed to check with the Town Counsel,
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Letter read from Donald J. Breda regarding the West Street sewer construct-
ion advising that six copies of the contract have been signed by the Contractor,
and now are ready to be signed by the town. Town Manager advised the con-
tracts were signed, with the exception of one item. Waiting for a signed
authorization from the Corporation.
Letter received from the Department of Natural Resources regarding a discussion
concerning the Cabot,'Cabot and Forbes Development and W, Chadwick Maurer, Jr.
and Mr, Alden Cousins. The letter advised that the hydraulic engineer for
the State has left the department, and until a qualified replacement is found,
a formal review session involving all parties concerned will not be held, The
Board will be advised when a meeting can be scheduled,
Letter received from the Secretary of the State's office from the State Census
Director advising that after careful,examination of the census cards sent in
it was found that the itown is +8 over the state's count. Letter requested
that the town's local census director come to the State House at the earliest
opportunity for the purpose of correcting any errors or pointing out where
the State's figures are incorrect.
Upon a motion by Selectman Cpponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was
voted that if Mrs. Bregnard is willing that she and another counter be asked
to go to Boston to check with the State, expenses to be paid by the town.
The Board members complimented Mrs, Bregnard for the excellent job that she
did on the census. -
The Clerk read a copy of a letter written to the Town Clerk by B. Paul Zecher
submitting his resignation from the Board of Selectmen 'effective October 27,
1971, The letter cited his reasons for his resignation, and expressed his
appreciation to the various committee and boards, town employees, and all
mediums of :'news."coverage.
Selectman Caponigro advised that he had always gone ,to bat for Paul and hated
to see him leave at this time. Selectman Main stated that he thought Paul was
making a great mistake, and $electman Saunders agreed.
Letter of complaint received from "Snap on Tool Company of North Attleboro re-
garding the recent bid procedure for the hand tools for the Highway Department.
Request received from the Fire Department for a transfer in the amount of $300.
for money needed to keep the equipment in service. Discussed request and it
was agreed the Town Manager would check with the Chief regarding the Fire Dept,
Expense account and transfer a lin a item to put money from another line account
in this account ::number.
Request for a transfer received from the Town Clerk in the amount of $26.10 to
be transferred to the account number'197..0, Election and Registration Expense
account for printing the street lists. This amount is needed to pay the bill
for this expenditure. The Board approved the request.
The Board set a hearing date of November 17, 1971 at 8100 P,M, on the applica-
tion of the Brockton Taunton Gas Company for permission to install approximately
250' of 2" welded steel gas main on Creeden Street from Central Street to a
point 2501 up Creeden Street,
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Upon,;a- motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was
voted to approve a sewer connection for George Wotjkiewicz, 126 Union Street,
The Town Manager reported on the bids received for 6 - 100 KVA pole type trans-
former and one pad transformer, The low bidder was Grainger Rush at a cost of
$629, each or $3,774, for 6, Letter read from Mr. Ferrier recommending that
9 transformers be purchased at this price instead of 60 and requested permission
to proceed with awarding the bid,for 9 for the same unit price, in the amount of
$5,661,
After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman
Caponigro it was voted to approve the purchase of nine transformers, expanded
from sixp to the low bidder Grainger Rush,
The Town Manager advised of the bids received for billing machine for the Light
Department, Bid from the Burroughs Corporation in the amount of $69437,95 and
folder, but no for bid from NCR, in the amount of $13,900, The Town Manager
requested that a motion be passed for the purchase of the Burroughs machine,
There would be an eight months' delivery, and this is a special machine, and
would be ready by next year, There was a short discussion regarding converting
to computers, but it was felt that the department is not large enough.for come
puter, Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, which was seconded by Selectmarii-
Saunders it was voted to purchase a billing machine for the Light Department from
the Burroughs Corporation, low bidder, in the amount of $6,437, 75, All in favor,
An informal hearing was scheduled 'for 8=30 P.M. with a representative from the
Airport Commuter Limousine Service, No one appeared for the hearing and after
discussion it was agreed to table the matter until next week.
Discussion regarding the Back Bay Brook drainage with regard to Selectman Titus'
suggestions, and the recommendations of Camp, Dresser & McKee, They did not
feel that the proposal would take enough water away.from the Back Bay Brook by
diverting it as suggested.> Discussed removing some of the bottle necks in the
area, and use some of,the money in the Back Bay brook account, The Board agreed
to meet Monday at noon to check the Back Bay brook areas,
Selectman Caponigro brought up about the letter of resignation received by:•the
Town Clerk from B, Paul Zecher, and advised that he would like to make a motion
that the Board ask the Town Clerk not to accept Paul's resignation, He was
elected to serve, should keep the Board together,
Chairman Main advised that he agreed that he did not like to see one members
leave, but he did not think it was his place to accept or deny it. If he wants
to come back, would be more than happy to work with him, His decision as to
whether he stays or resigns, it is his choice alone. Think he is making a big
mistake, could work with him,
Selectman Saunders advised that he thought he was making a mistake. He has put
in long hard hours on behalf of the town. If he chooses to resign it is his own
personal decision, The only thing to said is that if the ball game doesntt go
our way, some stick, some don't. Sorry he is gone, but the decision is his.
Selectman Titus advised that he could not pass judgment on someone he has not
worked with,
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Discussion regarding requesting transfer., /the Reserve Fund for $1,010.73
to pay the balance due on the town insurance due Don Currivan Insurance
Agency, The Board.agreed to approve the transfer.,..
Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted
to appoint Alfred Turinese a member of the Board of Assessors to fill the unw
expired term of George H, Poor whose term expires on April 19 1973. All in
favor,
The Selectmen agreed to have a work shop meeting on November 10, 1971 instead
of its regular meeting. There will be no votes taken, and no official action
taken, not an official meeting.
Selectman Titus brought up about a parking problem on Bella Vista Avenue. The
people at the printing shop park at random. The residents of Bella Vista
Avenue requested that he see what could be done about it. Some of the people's
driveways, are blocked.
Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted
to write a letter to Graphic Laboratories regarding the parking problem on
Bella Vista Avenue.
Discussion regarding old town garage. Selectman Caponigro advised that he
had checked the building with someone else and agreed the cost would be about
$100000. to repair the building. Discussed regarding fixing or demolishing
the building. Town Counsel advised that the Board should get a report from
the Building Inspector, and a recommendation for next week.
Discussed the Witches Pond site. The Town Manager advised everything is ready
but to write the descriptions of the properties. Have tracing for the area
of Witches Pond, but not the descriptions. Selectman'Caponigro questioned re-
garding another test being made on Witches Pond well site. Town Manager ad.
vised the cost would be between $32000. and $4,000, to make another test.
Should be,receiving a letter from the State regarding the Dustin well site,
Discussed storage barn at the Fisher Richardson House, Bids had to be rejected
because of insufficient funds, To check with Percy Slayton regarding project.
Discussion regarding the new Highway Superintendent building sidewalks for
$1,00 per foot, with no curbing. Discussed putting an article in the Town Meet-
ing Warrant'for a sidewalk from the High School to Franklin Street, stating the
number of feet.
Discussion regarding the sanitary land fill operation, and about going out for
bids like the rubbish collectiono and have a general contractor, Find out who
is doing it. 'Herb Levine of the Environmental Health Committee advised of
a few towns doing it, and would check regarding the success of the operation.
Discussion with the Town Counsel regarding the Town Treasurer's letter regard -
i#g the transfer of $15,000. from Ryan and Elliott. Board felt that where
they had,not agreed with the plans of Ryan and Eliott; therefore the town should
not officially:aaccept' the money. Answer to letter tabled until the meeting of
November 17, 1971,
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Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by �'electman Titus it was voted
to go into executive session, The regular meeting, adjourned at 9sA0 > -1P.M,