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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 2-18-1970i February 18, 1970 Meeting called at 7135 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Saunders, Clemmey, Conroy and Main, and the Town Manager, Attorney Barnes was present at the meeting and the Chairman read a statement from him advising that he wished to announce that the meeting previously agreed to with him is called off. The Town Counsel and Attorney Barnes, Selectman Main's Attorney, have reached an accord satisfactory to both parties, and the Town Counsel will render an opinion, The Chairman read a letter from the Town Counsel regarding the question of con- flict of interest concerning,Selectman Main as a result of his employment with the Carleton Whitney Aero Service, Inc, at the Municipal airport, Quoting from the General Laws, Chapter 268A, section 22, the Town Counsel ad- vised that "no opinion will be rendered by the Town Counsel except upon the submission of detailed existing facts which raise a question of actual or prospective violation of any provision of this chapter," The Town Counsel requested that he be given a written statement of facts, preferably from Mr. Main, detailing his interest in the Carleton Whitney Aero Service, Inc., re. garding the extent of his financial interest and stock held in the company, and that a copy of the Agreement between the Town and the Carleton Whitney Aero Service, Inc, be furnished to him. On receipt of the above he will be happy to render an opinion, ATTORNEY Barnes stated that Mr. Main has with him the material that Attorney Grady asked for, and that he had nothing to say — everything has been agreed to. A written statement will be given by the Town Counsel, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $75,422,05. Letter received from the Town Counsel regarding the complaint of Elwyn Atherton about a barking dog at 1004 East Street, The letter in part stated that the Selectmen upon receipt shall investigate or cause to be investigated such' complaints including an examination on oath of the complainant, and make such order concerning'the restraint or disposal of such dog as may be deemed necessary The owner has the right to appeal the order to'the District Court, After a discussion, the Board agreed to have the Police Chief look into the matter, and get some action taken on it. Letter received from the Department of Public Works regarding a request to change the posting of the load limit on the Mill Street bridge. As far as the Department can ascertain the reinforcement has not been tested to determine an allowable design stress, nor has verification been made as to the amount, spacing and location of the steel. If this data can be supplied, the Dept. will attempt a reanalysis of this bridge if the town desires. F 2/la/70 2 Letter received from Lennox Prescott, a member of the Board of Appeals, ad- vising that his term expires on March 31, 1970 and that he does not wish to be reappointed for another term. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to send a letter to Mr. Prescott, expressing the Boardts appreciation for his services on this Board. Copy of a letter from Daniel S. Horgan, Chief Engineer, State Department of Public Works to Representative Walter W. O'Brien regarding the Route 106 under- pass was read, The 'Department agreed there is a very definite water seepage problem in the roadway at this underpass, as well as another railroad separation bridge having the same problem. The Department has agreed to correct the pro- blem, the work to be done with no cost to the Town, providing that the Depart- ment concur in legislation which Representative O'Brien is proposing concern- ing the situation provided the following words appear in line 2 of the House Bill No, 1364 "and thereafter to maintain" be omitted. In essence the DPW will bear the cost of the necessary repairs, but the maintenance will remain up to the town. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to grant permission to the Catholic Youth Organization to hold a dance.in.the Town Hall on February 2a, 1970; The Board was advised by letter that the Conservation Commission had taken a vote authorizing the Maplewood Recreation Committee to probeed with the brush clearance program. Letter received from Mayor Piggott regarding a regional incinerator, a copy of the letter to be sent to the Solitary Waste Disposal Committee, Inquiry received from Nancy E. Coffey, Secretary to the Mansfield Youth,_Center group regarding a: previous request by the group to use the East Mansfield Com_ munity Club as a proposed site for a new Youth Center Building, In conjunction with this request a letter was read from the Building Inspector regarding his report after investigation of the Clubhouse, He cited minor repairs that would pot exceed .$50.000 plus the fact that the furnace should,'be checked for proper operation, Also, occupancy of the building should not exceed more than 52 persons at any one time, per State Code, 'There was no decision made regarding the use of the Clubhouse as a Youth Center at this time, i Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to grant permission to the Mansfield Youth Center group to use the Town Hall on March 70 1970,for a dance. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to` turn over to the Building Inspector for -approval an application for a'single`'' face electric sign 240 x 12, under the name of Barradas Sign Company for A.P. Cristoforo Insurance Agency at 234 North Main Street. The Town Clerk advised the Board that she had received from Attorney Cunningham the Order of Taking for the Old Colony - Railroad plan and Certificate of Entry, which are filed in her Document file, and the Mortgage Release given by Fidelity Bank as Trustee for mortgage on the Old Colony land will be filed in Taunton. 2/18/70 3 The Town Manager discussed the bill for the new fire truck, and advised that accordingtottespecifications and inspections made everything checked out and he was waiting for authorization from the Board for payment of this bill. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy„ seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to pay the bill for the new fire truck, The Town Manager advised the Board of the bids received for the 1/2 ton pickup for the Light Department. Old Colony Motors, Inc, with a traide in $1,900,; without trade -in $2,061. Mitrano , without trade - $1,792.17.If the town wishes to ,.trade truck will allow $75.for the second hand truck. Town Manager advised that.both he and Mr. Ferrier thought we should retain this truck. After a discussion, the,Town Manager recommended that we award the contract to Mitrano. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to purchase the truck from Mitrano, low bidder, in the amount of $1,792.17. According to a previous.motion, the old pickup truck will be put out for bid. The Town Manager commended Bradford Wills.who offerred to go down in the town's reservoir last Friday and ;takesome pictures of the strainer, because of a pressure loss. Selectman Clemmey advised the Board that a veterinarian would be willing to set up a clinic for inoculating dogs for rabies according to the new State law, manda- tory before a dog is licensed. He would charge $1.50 per dog.. If the Board wishes Selectman Clemmey will get in touch with the Dog Officer and set this up. The Board agreed to have Selectman Clemmey set up the arrangements with the dog officer. Selectman Clemmey stated regarding Selectman Main that everybody seems to have the feeling that I am going out to get Walt Main. I would like to go on record that this is not true, it never entered my mind. All I wad.tad was a clarification as to whether Walt Main could speak about the airport. I am still of the same opinion as I was two weeks ago that Mr. Main should not speak of the airport. I speak for myself, there is no personal vendetta to get him off the Board, I hope he will stay on. I still have my opinion that he should not speak about the airport, my own personal opinion, and no one is telling me what to say or do. I hope this clarifies this for everyone concerned. Selectman Main stated that he did not think there was anything personal. He had a talk with Selectman Clemmey last week and he stated what he thought. I believe that he did not have any personal vendetta to get me off the Board. You have my personal word that when something comes up about the airport, I am going out the door. The Chairman spoke about George Wojtkiewicz's proposed form regarding interested peopl*erving on town boards and committees, and personnly would like to think that we have a pool of interested citizens that would be willing to serve. A discussion followed, and it was agreed that the Chairman would draft a form for approval by the Board stating the area of interest, and why the citizen would like to serve on this particular board. The forms to be available for Town Meeting for anyone interested. 1 The Chairman commented on the meeting held in Taunton by the SBRP &BDC regarding the regional sewer project. It had been suggested by the Chairman of the Commiss- ion thet an ad hoc committee be set up >.in'the three towns, Foxboro,Norton and 2/18/70 4 concerning their ideas of the feasibility of this system. Selectman will have to appoint members of this committee for the Commission. The Board to appoint members next week, Virginia H. Day, 15 Swett Street drawn as traverse juror for civil business in Taunton the first Tuesday of March, Dick Carey, Chairman of the Finance Committee advised ;the Board that the hearing scheduled for tomorrow evening was cancelled. The budget booklets are not ready, and will not be ready until a week from this Friday, the 27th. Upon a Town Counsel ruling the Town Meeting could be held on March 2, but he recommended holding it on March 9, 1970. A public hearing will be scheduled for March 5. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to go on record as recommending that the annual Town Meeting to be held on February 23, 1970 at 7:30 P.M. at the High School be postponed by appropriate action to Monday, March 9, 1970 at,7 :30 P.M. at the High School. Article 19 of the Special Town Meeting was discussed regarding a grade cross- ing at Oakland and Maple Street in conjunction with a new industry for the Town. The Town Manager recommended and would like to go on record in;;favor:,of the relocation of Maple Street. Bruce Wood, Christy Vose, Samuel DeChellis and Michael Catalano, members of the Rotary Club came before the Board to request permission to hold the Club's pan cake festival and auction at the Municipal Airport on May 23, 1970, The Carleton Whitney Aero Service, Inc. was agreeable to the plans. They would use the hangar and area around the hangar. After a discussion regarding plans made for parking, etc, upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Select- man Clemmey it was voted to grant permission for the facilities of the Airport to the Rotary Club for its festivities on May 23, from 7 :00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Selectman Main left the meeting during this discussion. Maple Park Recreation project members before the Board regarding clearing the project on Saturday, February 21, the work to be done by the Boy Scouts, members of the Committee and the Conservation Committee will also be there. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the cutting of brush to be done under the direction and authorization of the Conservation Commission. Robert Sgquet extended invitations to the members of the Board and the Town Manager to attend the skating party to be held on Saturday February 21 at Fultonts Pond. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.