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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-8-1971December B, ;971 Executive sessions Building Inspector discussed junk Car violations by name, and the Board instructed him as to the action he should take, Leon Dean discussed zoning Board of Appeals 12/7/71 meeting. December 8, 1971 Meeting called to order at 7:40 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. Treasurer's Warrant $158,231.57 - larger items include $5,44 3.32 County tax; Paul Mitrano $1,547.50; Police cruiser, the same amount being matched by the Light Department; Veterans' benefits $1,346.04; school salaries $69,799.47; Blue Cross $3,629.68. Selectman Saunders made motion to accept; seconded by Selectman Titus. Previous week's minutes accepted. Letter from Superintendent of Schools Avery extended invitation to Selectmen to hold a Selectmen's.meeting on December 22, 1971 at 1 :00 P.M. at the High School giving students the opportunity to see how such a meeting is conducted. Letter read from Town Manager to Miss Carlson pointing out the necessity of keeping separate In-house expense records covering expenses incurred through the two new appointed positions (town Engineer and Recreation Director). These records are necessary for audit accounts; expenses to be based on 10% of salaries. All purchase orders for account to be marked "ESA". Chairman Main complimented Mr. Camp for getting this project on the road. Selectman Titus said that Mr. Camp did a good job in filling the positions in two days. Letter read from Superintendent of Schools stating that on October 4, 1971 the School Committee authorized additional bus trips, referring to sidewalks on Route 106; until additional sidewalks are built. Letter read from Secretary of State Davoran regarding notice to incorporate by Miriam Mosher,'•40 Smiley Avenue, and others, under the name of American Associa- tion of Retired Persons, AARP #952. Motion made by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Saunders to approve character reference was voted. Letter from Joseph Weston, Executive office of Administration and Finance re- garding uses of Federal resources under Intergovernment Personnel Act for future training of town personnel. Letter from Joseph Cronin, Commonwealth of Mass. DPW with copy of agreement covering work to be done in the town includes Chapter 90 and asks for notifi- cation of work already done. Town Mana gar Camp stated that money was set aside for construction .work. He also stated that layout work must go before Town Meeting, possibility of two year span before construction begins. DPW wants construction started. Town Manager stated he is pushing for Gilbert and West Street layout work. Selectman Saunders said $130800. was not much for 31,000 feet of road. Selectman Caponigro questioned the cost. Mr. Camp stated that he was voted this amountto come out of town funds. Board of Appeals decisions read granting Ralph H. Seifert and David B. Ingram permission to transfer a parcel of land located at 14 Fulton Street to the Orthodox Congregational Church; permit grant to Bristol Travel, Inc. to erect a 2 x 5 foot sign 'outside of`tHel building 9t 191 North Main Street. 2 Variances denied for Carl A, Nelson, Jr, to convert an existing building for dwelling purposes and Domenico A, Rossi to divide a parcel of land on Morse Court to establish a lot for a single dwelling, Both denials 3 -2 votes, Douglas Smerdpn of Taunton, Attorney for Gladys Holmes stated that Mrs. Holmes wishes to buy the strip of property known as Parcel A abutting her property for $100,00, Mrs, Holmes assumed this property has been hers until the town engineers proved otherwise, Attorney Smerdon asked the Board to back up the request of Mrs. Holmes to purchase this land through Warrant at Town Meeting, Land involved has frontage of 75,261 on Court Street and 1,40 feet on the north end, Chairman Main stated this land should be used for town purposes as a possible road, The Chairman also stated that the cost of layout and previous court costs should be added to the selling price if town approves ofselling the land, Selectman Saunders said that other people along the railroad right-of-way had taken care of the property abutting their land and should be given the opportunity to purchase the same if the town does not need it, The Town Manager stated that the land should be kept for development of a street in the event the town becomes involved in an urban renewal program, The Board and Mr, Camp agreed that trees are not to be cut down, Selectman Titus stated he would go along with the Board on a decision, Selectman Caponigro felt that Mrs, Holmes should have been notified when the stakes,were' put, in,Delano &Keith We! surveyors for Mrs, Holmes, Selectman Caponigro is in favor of selling as long as long as the town's plans are not hampered, Selectman Saunders stated authority is needed for putting in roadway before anything is done. If the article is put in the Warrant Selectman Saunders felt that parcels should sell for $1,00 plus transfer costs, Selectman Saunders motion to accept article for Town Meeting was seconded by Selectman Caponigro, and so voted, Robert Webb discussed Great Woods-Route 25 and Route 140i ;Proposal, Route 140 to travel to Route 25 and not through the Great Woods, Mr, Webb stated that traffic on Route 140 would be much less after Route 25 is in, The proposal was for new Rt, 140 to stop at Rt, 25, Mr, Webb stated that the proposal originated from the State but would need backup on this from the town, Se- lectman Main asked if moving new Rt, 140 northwest, would more houses be saved, Mr. Webb answered yes. The new proposal eliminated construction south and the large cloverleaf, and will ,save approximately 20 acres of the Great Woods, The Town Counsel and Mi Webb will get together and draw a small plan of this proposal and then present same to the State, Selectman Saunders praised Mr, Webb and group involved for all the work they had done and also stated it was a compromise that should be lived with, Selectman Titus moved to accept the new proposal which was seconded;by Selectman Saunders,' and so voted, Leon Grant appeared before .the 'Board to discuss Fernandes sign and it was agreed by the.BOard that'`this •should go before the Board of Appeals, Mr, Savini appeared before the Board regarding variance restrictions at his property at 95 South Main Street, Parking should be 20� from South Main Street, and No Parking on Horace Street, George Wojtkiewicz said that he had received complaints of the dangerous situation of coming out onto South Main Street from Horace Street because of the way, cars are?pa'rked so what- vieti -is' obstructed. Mr'., Savini:§aid that he,does :. his . best ;to keep his employees /office from parking on Horace`. Street:and the variance restrictions applied to new property,he - 3 - ( had purchased which abuts his land. However, he would go along with what the Board suggests. He stated that he had not put up a fence as he previously stated he would because he was in the,.process of: "selling the "house. 'Chairman Main stated this situation would be taken under advisement. . David May and Arthur Remillard of South Main Street also complained that Mr. Savini :hdd not complied with the restrictions set by the Board of Appeals. Chad Maurer, Town Planner, discussed Flood Plain Insurance program. He stated building within flood plain area could allow expansion up to 5076 of the original plan. He stated once insured the plan runs for one year time periods. Build- ing would have to meet requirements. Selectman Saunders asked who had final say on what 'flood plain" represents. Chad Maurer stated this would come from IfFederal Administration". Chad Maurer stated he was not sure how much of the Back Bay Brook would be included. Limits of plan - 100 year storm area flood- ing with restriction controls, Selectman Saunders stated his concern about a ridiculous amount of flood plain and whaf;d9ir`tecaurse ,would be, Chad stated that people will be protected if we accept plan next year, we have six months to adopt the controls. Flood control comes under Corps. of Bngineera and Soil Conservation Service. Chad reminded the Board that if plan is not adopt- ed by Town Meeting vote, the town would lose certification. Mansfield Planning Board reviewed draft of letter to be forwarded to Federal Ins. Administration.regarding Natural Flood Insurance Programs December b, 1971 Board voted to recommend that 'Board forward letter with appropriate exhibits to the Federal Insurance Administration. Leon Grant asked if any research had been done as to losses from flood damage, Chad stated no dollar had been determined, but he has talked with the Building Code Committee about this plan. Selectman Titus made a motion to :take the necessary action to make the town eligible for flood plain insurance which was seconded by Selectman Saunders and so voted. Letter from Highway, Light and Water Department on behalf of employees thanking the Board for its.decision on time off during the holiday. Letter from Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Public Works regarding 1971 Annual Review Report of the Southeastern Regional study area regarding expected growth of the area. Letter from the Department of Natural Resources regarding Hatch Act giving Waldor Realty on Canoe River area permission to fill in land. Copy of letter to be sent to Chad Maurer, Petitions from Town Clerk for inserting articles into the Warrant: 1. Raise, appropriate or transfer $5,000, to rebuild or resurface Milli,. "s. Street and see that road remains in rural type setting. 2. See if the town will raise, appropriate or transfer available funds for incentive pay program for police. 3. To see if the town will accept Chapter 835, Acts of 1970 (pay incentive). 4 Request for transfer of $90.00 to account #356_2, Ambulance Expense for laundry use unpaid bills,and transfer for $1,000, to account #355_0 -pay meet of standby ambulance wages, Motion made by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Caponigro to approve the above transfer requests e so voted. Notice of Selectmen's meeting December 14 at 7:30 P,M, for special articles for Warrant, Board approved license renewal for Anthony Melchiorri for Wine and Malt beverages at Central Market, and license renewal for Gloria Colombo and V,F,W, Transfer request of $32200. to pay up accounts on dump maintenance expense items and transfer of $633,00 for Town Treasurerts office for postage. Motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus to approve the above transfer requests m so voted, Selectman Caponigro asked if Wayside Estates will have plowing done. Chairman Main asked if road was completed. Selectman Caponigro made motion to instruct Highway Department to plow Street which was seconded by Selectman Saunders and so voted. The Town Manager stated work will be started on East Street as soon as the pipe is in. Selectman Caponigro asked about the cost of the project, The Town Manager stated funds will come out of the Highway Department Account,, approximate -,, cost $15,000. Chairman Main asked that copy of Local Government News Letter be sent to the Conservation Commission as it contained information on Conservation Commission grants available for various programs. Occupancy permit for duplexes on High Street not given because of drainage problems. Leon Grant to talk to builder. Selectman Caponigro stated Building Inspector should look into Board of Health Regulations regarding disposition of certain vehicles® junk cars on Benefit Street, Town Counsel to meet with the Police for bargaining session on the 15th at 3:00 P,M, Mrs. Jellinek questioned qualifications of newly hired engineer and his eligi- bility to sign any plans. Selectman Saunders stated he is a graduate engineer with H.I.T. certificate, and is highly qualified, and Selectmen Titus agreed. Upon a motion by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus it was voted to go into executive' - session.