HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 1-21-1970January 21., 1470
Meeting called for 7.30 P.M,
All members present,, and the Town Manager,
Selectman 7echer_ opened the meeting by making a motion designating Town Manager
Rol.nh Camp as Temporary Chairman to accept nominations for Chairman and Clerk
of the Board, which was seconded by Selectman Clemmey and so voted, The Town
Manager called for nominations for Chairman of the Board.
A motion was made by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey to place
the name of Peter Saunders for the Chairman of the Board,
Selectman Zecher nominated Selectman Conroy, Selectman Conroy stated that he
annreci.ated the honor.,atiditi.s very pleasing to hear that, but due to the fact'
that he. i.s Cha.i.rman of about six other things in town, plus the fact that he
is i.nexner.ienced since he has only been on the Board three months, he withdrew
b1s name from nominations,
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that
the nomi.nati.ons be. closed,
The Town Manager called for a vote for Selectman Saunders as Chairman, and it
was voted to annoint Selectman Saunders Chairman of the Board _ 3._1- vote', Se-
lectman 7,echer voted no, and Selectman Saunders abstained from voting,
Chairman Saunders exnressed his appreci.at.i.on to his colleagues for this vote
of confidence and stated that he si,ncer.el.y felt humble by the task and would
do all. he can to see that the job is done as structurally and progressively as
possible, He congratulated Selectman Mai.n on the very fine showing he made
at the polls, and extended his cooperation as an individual, and if there is
any information or assistance that you need, the rest of the Board he felt sure-
would feel the same way, The Chairman advised that he would like to establish
a new policy to enabl.e the Board to follow a tight agenda, And will try to do
th.i.s between the Chairman and the Town Manager and any of the rest of the Board
the day preceding the meeting to review the things coming up, and draw up a list,
of items, and try to make the meetings progressive and di.{in.ifi.ed, The Chairman
called /nominations for Clerk of the Board,
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Selectman Main noml.nated Selectman Ctemmey,whi.cll waG seconded by Selectman Conroy.
Selectman Conroy moved that the nominations he closed which was seconded by Se-
lectman lecher and i.t was voted to apooint Selectman Clemmey Clerk of the Board,
Unanimous vote,
Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted
to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $21,244,44.
The minutes of the previous meeting were accented as submitted.
Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman C7.emmey it was voted to
refer the anpli_cat.i.on of Carpets, ptc „ Inc„ 286 Main Street for an overhanging
sign to the Building Inspector for further action,
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The Clerk read a letter from the Recreation Committee requesting the Town
Manager and/or the Board of Selectmen to establish a permanent, Recreation
commission, The letter a.dvi.sed that this should be. done as soon as poss.ibleo
and suggested (1) inserting an article this year for a town meeting vote
or (2) maybh the town officials have the authority to establish such a con',
mission without, a torn meeting vote.
Letter read from the Solid Waste 'Disposal Study Committee regarding an operating
budget:, which referred to $995, anpropriated for the former committee's use,
and there is a question at this time whether or not the oresent committee can
use this money, The Committee requested that the Board check concerning the
disoositi.on of this money,
Leon Dean before the Board with regard to the meeting being held in Taunton
by the Southeastern Regional and Planning Fconomic Development Commission
next Wednesday night to hear the TAMMS report on the three year report, on the
sewer and water conditions in the general area. He advised that the Selectman
and °lanni.ng Board from Norton, the Seleetmen, Planning Board and SPwen Study
Committee from Foxboro, and our Planning Board were planning to attend, `Mr.
Dean hoped that the Board would change its meeting night and also attend the
meeting which should be very informative, After a discussion, unon a motion
by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to hold the Se-
lectmen's meeting next, week on Tuesday, January 217, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. so the-
Board can attend this meeting,
The Town Manager read a letter. from Attornew White with regard to the load limit
on the M.l_l. Street bridge, Attorney White requested that another letter be
written to Mr. Horgan of the Department of Public Works to find out if there
could be any changes in his recommendation regarding the posting of the bridge
since it had been tested by Albee, Harrold and Hirtli, Inc, and from their re-
port iit. ss ;t:ructural.l.y safe. His client, A.A. Will. would like to have some
action taken in order to use the bridge in his gravel. removal operations.
After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman
Clemmey it was voted to have the Town Manager write a letter to Mr. Horgan
regarding this request.
Unon a. motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman 7_echer it was voted to
grant nermiss.on to the Girl Scouts to use the Toem Hall auditorium, Friday
and Saturday, March 1.3 and 1.4, subject to the usual rules covering this type
of organi?,at.ion,
The Chairman advised that the Board met with the Finance Committee last night
and reviewed the Fire. Denartment budget, The Town Counsel met with the members
of the Board and Finance Committee regarding the suit filed by the Fire De-
partment, and upon a motion by ,Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey
it was votorl to turn the papers served on the above people ovei.' to.the Town''-
Counselo,and'nuthor.i.ze him, to take the necessary action and prepare any nec.
essary legal work that may come about from these attachments,
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The Chairman advised that he had been told that the glass on the Honor Roll
in the Fast Mansfield Common has been broken, and advised that the Tovm should
move to repair this, The Town Manager to check with Fernand Bedard, Commander
of the American Legion to see that this is taken care of, the to��m to pay the
costs,
The Chairman reported on the meeting held in Boston yesterday at the hearing
held on Bill #1364 filed by Repr.esent.ative Walter. O'Bri.en, Mr, O'Brien re.,
quested that the Department of Public Works repair and maintain the Route 106
underpass, He Hooke in favor of the State correcting the engineering de-
ficiency in this underpass similar to one repaired by the State at the Route 140
underpass, Mr. O'Brien had previously stated that the town should get an engineer
and this was discussed by the Board. U,ion a motion by Selectman lecher_, ser_ond.
ed by Selectman Conroy i.t was voted to have Mr, Camp contact. Ralph Westcott of
Weetco,t't Constri.icti.on Company , to see if he Would assist the town in this
engineering work, the work to be completed by ,January 30, 1970,
Selectman Main advised that he thought a letter should be written to Walter.
O'Brien thanking him for his fine cooperation, and advise him that the town is
planning to have an engineer study the problem, and the Board agreed,
Robert Saquet, Presi-dent of the Mansfi.el.d Civic Assoc i.ation read a letter urging
that al.l members of the Board•of'Appea1S be suspended until a public hearing is
held regarding the decision of the Board of Appeals in connection with the
A, A. Will Corp, The hearing was held on the extension of an existing permit,
end the application applied for was for a. new permit. Upon a motion by Selectman
Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to turn the Letter over to
the Town Counsel,
The Fire Chief before the Board regarding his request for four permanent men to
cover the West Mansfield Fire Station around the clock, He advised that it was
hard to get call men only in the daytime in the area, and there is a hazardous
condition if there was a big fire because of the time element involved getting
there from the main Station. The estimated cost for this coverage would he
$25,000, The Chairman advised that the Board would take this matter under, study,
discuss is with the Finance Committee, and advise the Chief of the decisi -on.
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it Was voted to
go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M.
The Board met in executive session with Mrs, Margot Jel.li,nek,w.th regard to Board
of Appealst decisions, She discussed the A, A, Will decision advising the hear-
ing was held (,regarding a oermit for an existing permit when the annlirat,inn
applied for a new permit. For a new permit a new plan should have been= ldratvn,
She also spoke about the W, H. Riley gravel. pi.t on Plain Street and the Board of
Appeals decision and Court case regarding this decision,
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RNB.CUTIVR SRSSION
January 21, 1970
A d.iscussi.on was held on the salary increases for non__Un.i.on personnel. Upon
a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to give
a 1.0% salary increase as follows;
Priscilla Ckrlson from $136,31 to $149,94
Robert Stewart " 1.83,34 It 201,67
Paul.ing Crnser. " 115,00 " 126,50
Gladys Cross " 65,00 " 71,50
Rita Harrigan -" 120,59 " 13 2,65
Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher., seconded by Selectman Conroy.- it was voted
to increase the salary of N. Lawrence D *Afile I(V% from $197. to 216,70, oer week,
Upon a. motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman - Conroy it was voted to
increase the salary of Joseph Al.bert.i.ni IT% from $178,26 to $196,09 per week.
Upon a motion by Selectman lecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to
increase the salary of Cyril Bellavance IM, from $1.88,75 to $207,63per. week,
Unon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted
to increase the salary of Theodore Robinson 1.5% from $172, to $197,80 per week,
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A discussion was held on the r.eleasi.ng .nformation from the execnti.ve sessions
to the Press. Upon a motion by Selectman C1_emmey, seconded by Sel.ectmsn Main it
was voted the only information to be released to the Press wi.l-i be voted noon by
the Board, and r_el_ eased by the Clerk,
The meeting adjourned at 10;50 P,M,
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