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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-1-1971December 1, 1971 Executive session. Chief D'Afile met with the Board to discuss late bills that had been put in by the Police Department, Chief D'Afile agreed that this will not happen again. The Board discussed drug problems in town with the Chief. The Board met with Highway Superintendent - reviewed reports of Highway, sewer and water operation. December 10 1971 The Chairman opened the meeting at 7:45 P.M. Chairman Main and Selectman Saunders were present, Selectmen Titus and Caponigro came in later, Because of the lack of a quorum the approving of the Warrant was postponed until the other members arrived, and correspondence was read. Notice received from the Department of Natural Resources which was sent to Patrick Walsh regarding a house he is building on Ware Street and the placing of a culvert under the road and diverting a stream requiring that he file a Notice of Intent and plan with the Department of Natural Resources according to the General.Laws with regard.to. the Hatch .Act, . Letter read sent.to'.Patrick Walsh from the Department of Natural Resources ordering Mr. Walsh to cease and desist any further work on the Ware Street project, and that a plan must be filed within fifteen days from the date of this letter (November 23, 1971) with the Department of Natural Resources for a Hatch Act permit, Failure to comply will result in the Department requesting the Attorney General's Office to take legal action against you, Copy of letter to Edward F, Carl from the Department of Natural Resources read regarding debris being used to fill a swamp on wetlands off School Street, Mr. Carl was advised that he must file a Notice of Intent and Plan with the Department, D,P,W, and the Board of Selectmen. Copy of letter to the Planning Board from Carl A. Nelson, Jr. was read advising that he was at this time withdrawing his application and preliminary plan of a subdivision known as Mansfield Village Estates, He requested that any and all data relative to this proposed subdivision be returned to him.'; Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $100,988,45. All in favor. The minutes of the previous meeting were accepted as distributed. Letter from Ernest L, White, Jr „ Attorney requesting permission for David White to move a house across Tremont Street belonging to Joseph Chalifoux into a new location, Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to grant permission, subject to any costs in- volving Light Department or other departments, The Town Manager reported that one bid was received for the appraisal of town - owned buildings,from the General Adjustment Company, not to exceed $2,500. This appraisal is necessary to comply with insurance requirements, and a request for a transfer from the Committee would be necessary. After discussion; the Board voted to request the transfer and to accept the bid subject to the approval of the Finance Committee, Hearing held at 8:00 P.M, on the application of the Brockton:'{ Taunton Gas Co, to install 211 welded steel gas mains on Brookside Estates :subdivision. There was no opposition recorded, and upon a motioh': by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the requests. ® 2 .. Town Manager reported that he received one bid for the printing of the Finance Committee Report and Town Report from the Mansfield Press. The bid was for $48.20 per page for the printing of the Finance Report and the Town Report for 3,200 copies of 80 pages, ?. or a'.cost of $4t935,.-plus or minus. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to award the bid to the Mansfield Press for the printing of the Finance Committee Report and the Town Report. All in favor Town Manager advised that he had received a letter Sanitation Service advising that he was unable to bid, but had made a deposit of $200, and requested the balance in the spring. His bid for the packer next bidder. Discussion regarding allowing him to than March 15, 1972, or he would forfiet the $200. Town Counsel regarding this. from Henry Allison, Allison pay the full amount of the that he be allowed to pay was $600. more than the pay the balance not later Board to check with the The Town Manager advised the Board that he had interviewed two people for the Recreation Directorts position, and would meet with the Recreation Commission tonight when the applicants: were being interviewed. Tkying to get a Highway Engineer, and had located one with good qualifications, but he does not come from this county. Date extended until Tuesday or Wednesday next week to fill the two position. This BRA program is federally funded by the government for two years, and if the town wishes to continue the positions, the town would have to appropriate money after that. The town to pay 10% of the payroll at this time. j Leon Dean before the Board to report on seven meetings that he had attended as the Board +s representative. October 26 ® Met with Mr. Altshuler and Commissioner Bruce Campbell. There were 300 or 400 hundred people present at this meeting with forty different municipalities, cities and towns represented by Selectmen, Planning Boards, Mayors, etc. Each town was supposed to be there as the Secretary wanted to discuss new grounds_: rules to get grass route people into planning and highway planning programs. Mr, Campbell talked.regarding getting acquainted with the thinking of all the towns and cities through different boards, and get their thinking into the picture for this transportation planning. Regarding Route 25, there are fifteen miles through Norton, North:Attleboro and Foxboro and Mansfield. Questioned when they were goint7 to start construction, and was advised there was no money, but they would get started the last half of next year. THeconly holdup, that Mr. Dean could see was a possible delay in obtaining results, the government is doing all the environmental aspects. October 27 a Planning District meeting, intended bill in the legislature, This bill would turn over all solid waste disposal to the department of public works, with the -idea that they would do the engineering, the building and the operation for the various cities and towns. A motion was offered by Dr. Castaldir and seconded by Mr, Dean to contact the legislators in the vicinity that night to see if they were successful in getting this bill tabled. It is coming up again in January, Proposed to the Board that if they have any ideas on the subject to contact its delegates. Chairman Main advised that the State should not be taking away Home Rule, and it would be more expensive to the town, After discussion it was agreed that a vote be given to you that the Board does not want the State to take over r 3 - Home Rule, and the Board was unanimous in opposing this bill. November 8 - Transportation Coordinating Committee meeting in Taunt6.n. Decided at that time to go along with the suggestion that Mr, Altshuler made to turn over the functions of the Transportation Coordinating Committee to the Planning District because most of the people were members of both committees. November 15 - Meeting in Sharon - Metropolitan Area.. Planning Council, The meeting was on Sub - Regional Transportation, Housing and Environment Review. The main part of the discussion was alternatives for the southwest corridor and northeast corridor towns or cities located adjacent to Route 95 or the railroad Different methods of transportation were described. TheGoyernor,• nd some of his people in favor of Mass. transportation. Possibility of getting better facilities on rail service between Boston and Providence. Mentioned several towns that could be effected. Development November 17 - Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic /District - at that meeting Route 25 and other highways were discussed, Planning District had infra red,. +photos taken of all towns. Mansfield part was done, and the photos are going to be available to each town that was done. Can be purchased from the Planning District, November 18, 1971 - summary of solid waste disposal in towns. One thing that happened that was Lmorthwhile, the solid waste disposal committees of severl towns -got in a,-huddle to start thinking of possible regional solid waste sblution, The Planning District and D.P,W, must raise money per town if a group of towns go together, The towns have committees on this program. State officials and State Official Consultants discussed various methods of solid waste disposal and the costs were discussed with the possible use of a recircling method being used. Would cut the cost down. Recommend a book "As We Live and Breather', worth while for anyone to read. Several Mansfield people attended these meetings. November 30 - met with the Planning District in regard to Route 25, D,P,W, to turn over the planning for highways to the SERPEDD _ talked to D.P,W. in Taunton regarding the possibility of eliminating the cloverleaf, Has been discussed by Board , committees and townspeople. Can have its advantages and certain disadvantages. Thomas Donley receptive to the idea of joining Rt, 140 and Rt. 25 in Mansfield, making them as they come through the great woods making one highway, would eliminate the taking of large areas of wood- land and would arrive at the same end result, access to the great woods could be made this side of the great woods. Asked if we had any plans or drawings if we would bring them in to the D,P.W. If the Board has ideas if they are opposed to any change whatever would like to know before the Planning District is stuck with the contract, Another meeting October 26 _ Mr, Campbell and Mr. Altshuler invited me to Boston to show me what they had, The D.P.W, is dumping everything in the SEREDDIs lap toward the planning, Possibly you folks as Town fathers should be aware of this before anyone goes in to see Mr. Campbell and Mr, Altshuler. ® 4 Chairman Main advised that the Board was split on this situation, should have another meeting amongst ourselves and come up with a consensus of opinion. Leon advised that the area is the same and result would be the same without spending a million dollars, and without the disadvantage of getting on and off. Mr. Dean advised the Board that in January he tried to offer his resignation as representative for the Board and still has four or five months to serve. Suggested that a Board member should take the job and be the townts representa- tive to the SERPBDD. Chairman Main advised the Board would take the matter under advisement. Warren Reed, Airport Commissioner member, spoke with the Board regarding the problem of snowplowing. The Commission was appointed during this year, the budget was inadequate and we are coming into the winter,,season which means:- snowplowing . The most we can spend out of next yearts budget between January 1 and Town Meeting is 1/12 of our budget for next year. Request that the Board grant us the use of highway equipment to maintain the runways and taxi- ways for the winter the same as past years. The Commission will budget for snowplowing at the next annual Town Meeting. Board in favor of continuing the policy and suggested that the Highway Administrator meet with the Airport Commissioners and discuss and suggest how it is to be done until Town Meeting. Upon a motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to maintain the present policy until after Town Meeting regarding snowplowing at the Airport. Chairman Main left the meeting during the above discussion. Mrs. Margot Jellinek read a prepared statement addressed to the Board of Se- lectmen regarding the gravel to be removed at Fulton Pond, Kingman Pond and Maple Park, Advised the Director of Accounts advised the town the legal routine on appropriating funds for gravel removal, She questioned the legality of procedures with regard to the three categories and wished to go on record "as one of the voters, who deplore the unexcusable actions the town has taken in this matter#, George Wojtkiewicz before the Board speaking as a citizen and not for the Board of Appeals of which he is a member. Spoke regarding a variance granted Antonio R. Savini in 1969.to.expand as existing�non_conforming use located at 95 South Main Street, He cited the three restrictions with regard to no parking of vehicles on the property any closer than 20 ft, in from So, Main St; no parking of employee6d1 cars on Horace Street and the erection of a screening fence on the northerly edge of the new parking area; 5(i ft. from So. Main St, and extend to the rear for the full depth of the parking area. He advised that two conditions have not been met, and at this time would like to recommend that the Board direct the Town Counsel to institute legal ,action. Discussion regarding the Building Inspector being the enforcing officer with regard to requirements. The Board agreed to have the Building Inspector�ind- Mr,.Savini in next week at 9:00 P,M, to discuss the problem. Mr. Wojtkiewicz was ad- vised that the Board of Appeals can not request Town Counsel for?an�opinion Without -the Boardls:.approval. Chad Maurer before the Board regarding sending a letter regarding Flood Plain Insurance and a draft of a letter to the Selectmen for them to review and see what the conditions are, Planning Board has outlined areas that have flooding, stating damage that has incurred in these area.. The Town has to submit this letter before December 31, 1971 to get town certified on an emergency basis ® 5 anyone living within the flood prone areas could purchase flood insurance. If the town has been certified on an emergency basis the Federal government• will engineer out the flood prone areas for 50 and 100 year storms. Suggest the Selectmen adopt, and the Planning Board would have the responsibility. Letter should be written before December 31 committing the town to as much as,bi:ying the insurance on an emergency basis, but the project could be thrown out at Town Meeting. Check regarding emergency basis if the town does not endorse the program, Recommendation to be received from the Planning Letter read from Rolfe W. Camp, Town Manager submitting his resignation as Town Manager as of December 16, 1971 at 5:00 P.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted that the Board of Selectmen accept the Town Manager's resignation and voted to grant him a recommendation to any future employment, and to continue his salary up to December 31, 1971. Discussion regarding communication to Patrick Walsh regarding Hatch Act notice, and upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Saunders it was voted to send a copy to the Building Inspector and Francis Jones, Assist- ant;Plumbing Inspector. Petition received from 25 residents in Bast Mansfield requesting that the STOP sign be left at the corner of Mill Street and East Street opposite the East Mansfield Post Office. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro it was voted to grant Friday, December 24 as a holiday for all town employees be- cause of Christmas day being on a Saturday. Discussion regarding notice received of a hearing by the Board of Appeals on the application of John T. Cotterill for a Permit, Exception and /or Variance to sell and service all terrain vehicles and accessories on his property at 347 Pratt Street in a Residence "A "zone. Selectman Caponigro suggested that a $10, license be in effect for the sale of any vehicle or snowmobile in the town, there was discussion, but no vote taken. Board advised from the Department of Natural Resources of t}e= .determined appro- priations to be made regarding Insect Pest Control and Dutch Elm Disease Control to be included in the budget. Namely; Insect Pest Control $1,200. and Ductch Elm Disease Control $2,000. Upon a motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to approve the following licenses: Package Store-All Alcoholic Catalano's or Mansfield, Inc. Cuneo's Inc. Varbonettits Liquors Market, Inc. Package Store-Wine and Malt Beverages R. DiMonte, Inc. The Connor Store, Inc. O.C.S., Inc. �d /b /a Old Country Store 6 Club Licenses Phi�llps W. post, V.F.W. #3264 American Legion Mansfield Post #198 Dario's Famous Chicken House Common Victualler's Licenses Daggs Lounge, Inc. Regent Cafe Inc, of Mansfield Willowdale Golf Course Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #1109 Mansfield House Discussion with Town Counsel regarding bidder on packer. The Town Counsel advised that he assumed that the second bidder if he had the money could com- plain if the time was extended to Mr, Allison until March. He advised this would go into another fiscal year and suggested that the town hold the packer if he pays before December 31, The Board agreed that the Town Manager would advise�'Mr. Allison that he would be given until.December 31, 1971 to pay for the packer,or he would lose the $200, already deposited. The Board agreed that they will hold a special meeting on December 14, at 7:30 P.M. to discuss the articles for the Town Meeting, and will hold its regular meeting on December 15, 1971 at 7230 P,M, Complaint regarding junk cars on Benefit Street, should enforce ordinance passed. Request that appropriate action be taken by the Board. Town Counsel to make up a formal notice regarding unregistered and non - operable cars. Suggestion made by Selectman Titus that the Board hold its December 22 meeting in the afternoon so that a history group or civic group from the High School could be at the meeting,,,Selectman Titus to make arrangements for this meet- ing. Mr. and Mrs, Silvi of 70 High Street before the Board regarding the drainage problem at their property caused by the building of homes by Mr, Millett ad- jacent to their property, Thought the Building inspector should be advised not to issue an occupancy permit for the house next door until the problem is corrected, Mr, Millett promised to.put the pipe in if the town would buy the pipe. Building Inspector to advise him that the situation is not correct- ed. The Board voted to go into executive.session. The regular meeting adjourned at 10255P.M.