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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 12-29-1971December 29, 1971 Executive session: Robert Button discussed Civil Defense appointments and personnel. Board to verify all appointments for State Civil Defense. Mr* Button asked for $500. from the Fire Contents account so that he may pur- chase new radio equipment. Board authorized this to.Mr4 Button. Motion to go into open session by Selectman Saunders, seconded by Selectman Titus ® so voted. Motion by Selectman Titus, seconded by Selectman Saunders that Ed Richards be appointed Civil Defense Engineering Services Officer ® so voted. The Board called Chad Maurer in to discuss report of meeting with the Depart- ment of Natural Resources in relation to Hatch Act Projects,in the Cabot, Cabot and Forbes Park. Chad informed the Board that the Department of Natural Resources wanted the Board to resolve differences between the two engineers. The Board will have meeting with the Planning Board, Planning Board Consultant, Cabot, Cabot and Forbes and their Engineers, and Board of Selectmen. Chad will set meeting date preferably the 13th of January 1972. December 29, 1971 Meeting called to order by Chairman W. Main at 7:33 P.M. All members present, Treasurer's Warrant $30,749.24. Larger items Veterans' Benefits, $1,841,76; World War II Memorial Scholarship Fund $1,750. This year 18 people have benefited from the fund, United National Bank Federal withholding $2,146,72, Motion by Selectman Caponigro to accept Warrant was seconded by Selectman Saunders and so voted. Selectman Saunders' motion to accept a second ,special Warrant was seconded by Selectman Caponigro and so voted as follows: Boston Saving $47,070,00 interest on deposit and N. E. Merchants National Bank $8$20.00 interest on deposit. Notice received from the County Commissioners that the total retirement money to be paid is $1,131,460. overcost is 9.06% or $102,510,28, Notice received from the Commonwealth of Mass. D,P,W. regarding Mansfield Indsutrial Trust Center (CC &F) notice of intent in regard to Hatch Act stating all work done must be up to all provisions, laws, etc. Mass. D.P. Health regarding regulations of physical exams for school children. Letter from Planning Board states that construction of houses at 1030 East Street does not come under the Hatch Act, Letter from Planning Board expressing its concern over the condition of the Route 106 underpass, and work that was to have been done last spring, The Planning Hoard wants the Selectmen to contact the D.P.W. on this matter. Chairman Main said that final payment has been made and there is not much we can do. Steps have been taken for State;:takeover. Chairman stated the D.P.W. in Taunton will get a letter regarding this matter. Letter from office of Civil Defense requesting appointment of Mr. Richards as C.D, Officer and Supply Officer. Robert Button to be contacted, Letter from office of Civil Defense regarding updating the organization by changing name to Mansfield Civil Defense Agency and Office of Emergency Pre- paredness. Town Counsel to be contacted. C,D, forms must be signed and sent to the State. Letter from Light Department regarding depleted stock of Town decals, It was suggested decals be made of different material. Board will discuss color of decals. Letter from architect for Cards at 54 Rumford Avenue regarding fire alarm system, smoke doors and smoke detectors. Fire Chief satisfied with the system, Building Inspector to get copy of architect's letter, 2 Meeting notice a Police Science Institute at Dean Jr. College Tuesday ( January 11 at 7:30 _ 9 :30 P.M. Copy to be sent to Police Chief. Notice of meeting of Environmental Health Committee December 30 in town office building. Meeting reminder ® Capital Improvements Thursday, December 30. Renewal licenses; Class II used car for Roy Collinsj: 164 Copeland Drive and used car Class I1 for Roy Collins on Mansfield Avenue. Selectman Caponigro's motion to accept was seconded by Selectman Saunders m so voted. Jack's Cafe e Common Victualler's license m motion by Selectman Caponigro, seconded by Selectman Titus ® so voted. Acting Town Manager Joan Cutillo reminded the Board that Assessors need their okay on three sewer assessments before these bills are sent out. Book and page must be recorded. Town Counsel to be contacted on this matter. Mrs. Cutillo said the E.B.A. position is now registered in Attleboro and L. Avery will do interviews for building custodian. Approval has been for $4,500. Mrs. Cutillo said Boston wants this position filled immediately. Selectman Saunders mentioned the Selectmen's meeting on January 5 at 1:00 P.M. at the.High School and hoped that the townspeople would attend. Hearing held _ Patrick Walsh regarding the construction of drainage ditch at 555 Ware Street. Margaret E. Lewis, 432 Fruit Street stated she lived at that adddress for nine years and had never experienced a water shortage from her wells until Mr. Walsh stepped into the picture. She stated every year of the last three years five months of the year she has a water shortage. Allan Willis, 495 Ware Street spoke in behalf of Mr. Walsh stating the last year has been very dry and this justifies the shortage. Mr. Willis stated his objection to hearing since Mr. Walsh had permits and plans approved previously. Selectman Caponigro read letter dated December 10, 1971 from Town Manager re- garding flooding conditions during the summer of 1970, and about the agreement with Mr. Walsh and Mr. Bonvie to relocate culvert in the best interest of the town, and savings to the town. Town Planner Chad Maurer referred to the 4/71 letter from the Department of Natural Resources stating Ware Street is one of the 12 areas in town that should come under the Hatch Act. Chad also stated that the December 13, 1971 plan of the Mr. Walsh is for additional work. Mrs. Pedro, 450 Fruit Street complained about the shortage of water. Selectman Caponigro asked Mr. Walsh for foundation elevation with respect to Ware Street; invert elevation of the bottom of the leaching field; relationship of invert elevation of the leaching field to seasonal ground water; relationship of septic system to the proposed ditch; indicate.;the finished elevation of the filled area. Mr. Walsh to give the Board this information. Board will take under advisement. At 8:30 P.M. Leon Dean, the Board's representative of the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District told Selectmen that the District Chairman did not receive their letter, but he would contact the Selectmen on his return from a trip. Mr. Dean said a special meeting will be called in the near future to continue the discussion of a previous meeting. - 3 - At 8 :45 P.M. Bob Mendes, Planning Board's representative to SRPBDD voiced a strong opinion on why the Board should remain a member of SRPEDD. He felt that comments made against SRPEDD:. were not justified as Mansfield has benefited from belonging. Selectman Saunders questioned the previous state- ment, and stated :SRPBDD has been "long on study and short on action ". Chairman Main stated that we have paid for more than $1,500. (dues) for sewer studies. Chairman Main felt that "you're being told you have to join to get reimbursed by government ". R. Mendes asked Selectman Saunders what he would like to see •SRPEDD do. Se- lectman Saunders stated that he had no comment as their past record gave AO encouragement. At 9200 P.M. Mrs, Margot Jellinek regarding legal storage of firearms, and stated that J. & J. Precision Reloaders of Williams Street was operating illegally and has been for the last two years. Henry Connor of Williams St, agreed with Mrs. Jellinek, Mrs. Jellinek stated that she has contacted the Fire Marshal's office in Boston on the matter. After lengthy discussion, Chairman Main said that he had contacted Representative Ames and Mr. Ames said he could see nothing wrong with J. &.J.'s operation. Selectman Main also stated that J &J. Precision Reloaders did have local licenses. Mike Murphy,':C.'C &F before the Board regarding subdivision. Discussed plans submitted to Planning Board and Board of Health. The Board requested Joan Cutillo to get names from Department heads of people to receive pay increases. Selectman Main stated that Representative Ames (along with Engineers) will not go along with the elimination of Route 140 on South side; however, they will look into saving Taylor's and the possibility of a diamond in place of clover- leaf. Selectman.Titus said he had received calls on Back Bay Brook drainage problems, and wandering dogs. Selectman Caponigro stated the dog problem was up to the Dog Officer and the enforcement of leash law. Selectman Saunders' motion for executive session was seconded by Selectman Titus and so voted. The meeting adjourned at 9t40 P.M.