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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 3-25-1970March 25, 1970 Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. Members present: Selectmen Saunders, Clemmey, Zecher; Main, and the Town Manager, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to approve the Treasurers Warrant in the amount of $215,672,66. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to grant permission for the Lions Club to hold its annual glaucoma clinic on May 16, 1970 from 3 :00 to 6:00 P.M. at the Congregational Church, Copy of letter received from John C. Collins, Director of the Division of Environmental Health, D,P,H „ sent to the Department of Natural Resources regarding restoration of Fulton and Kingman Ponds advising that one of its engineers had considered the site. A review of the proposed filling and drainage alterations revealed that the subject project will not :aaversel'y., effect the public water supply. Copy of a letter from Joseph T. Cronin, District Highway Engineer to D.S. H organ, Chief Engineer of the Department of Public Works received regarding Chapter 90 Maintenance program for the town for the year 1969. The letter advised that due to inclement weather the painting of the superstructure and railing on the School Street bridge over the railroad tracks had to be sus- pended. This work is to be completed in the spring of this year. Therefore, at the town's request, Mr. Cronin has requested that the 1969 Maintenance contract be held open recommending favorable consideration of this request, The Town Manager reported on the inspection of the Reservoir at Foolish Hill, Last Monday a diver opened up the holes in the strainers, but the supply pipe inside the tank needs cleaning, this section of the pipe was never cleaned out. This is what is giving us the problem in flow. We are planning to drain the Reservoir on April 4, and it will remain empty through April 5, A notice will be put in the papers requesting that the people in town cooperate to conserve water while this operation is going on, The Town Manager-.reported on the following bids received for line cutouts: George H. Wahn Co, $24,00 "ea, Delivery omitted A. C. Stohn Assoc, 23,75 " 8 _ 10 weeks Graybar Electric Co, 24,60 It 12 _ 14 weeks Grainger Rush Co, 23,80 It Immediate delivery G. E. Supply Co, 24,60 10 _ 12 weeks The Town Manager recommended that the bids be split buying 50 from Grainger Rush, with immediate delivery, and 50 from A.C. Stohn, who was low bidder. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to purchase the entire amount of 100 line cutouts from Grainger Rush at a cost of $23,80 each because of immediate delivery, 2 _'O vote _ Selectmen Zecher and Main for, Selectman Clemmey abstained from voting, 2 ( The Town Manager reported on the following bids received for 3 _ 75 KVA transformers for Maple Street, and 3 _ 50 KVA's for West Street. Westinghouse 3 - 75's $680, ea. 3 - 50's $485, ea. 17 wks, del. Graybar if 704. It it 495. " 6 wks. It G. B. Supply It 704. " it 495, It 6 It it George H. Vahn it 699. " 489. " 7 It if Hendrix of 675. " 475. " 14_16 wks,del. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to purchase the six transformers from Hendrix at a total cost of $30450,00. The Town Manager advised of a communication from Supt. Ferrier regarding the Gilbert Street Substation, The memo advised that in order to postpone the purchase of replacement transformers for Sweet Manufacturing Company and Richardson Mfg, Company the plans are to construct a substation on property owned by Sweet Mfg, The cost of the installation of this project done'bjv town. labor would be negligible compared to the cost of the replacement transformers. Sweet Manufacturing Company has agreed to lease the town the site for $100. per year, the lease being renewable yearly on the same terms for a total of eight years. Copies of the lease were attached to the memo. The Town Counsel to check the lease before the Board signs it. The Town Manager mentioned that there would be an installation of quite a few poles in this area. Some of these poles are close to the side of the road. If. this could be postponed until the town can get a center line on Gilbert Street so that the poles could be moved back, then they would not have to be moved when Gilbert Street is constructed. He recommended that if it is possible he would like to have a layout made of Gilbert Street, A discussion followed re- garding the money for this project and whether or not Chapter 90 funds already appropriated could be used for this purpose. It was suggested that the Town Manager contact the State advising that there are no plans available because of the age of the street, and it is necessary to have the plan and engineering done, and to what extent the Town can use Chapter 90 money for this purpose. Gilbert Stuart, Commander of the American Legion before the Board to request the use of town-owned land on Bast Street for a circus on July 5, 1970 from 2;00 - 6;00 P.M. A discussion took place regarding transfering this land to the School Department which is in an article in the Warrant, which will probably come up next Monday night at the Town Meeting. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that the Selectmen would grant permission for the use of the town-owned land on Bast Street for the circus,sub- ject to a change in ownership. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of Francis X.,Shaw, a member of the Airport Advisory Board, and to send him a letter of appreciation for his ser- vices. Selectman Main abstained from voting. 3 - Selectman Zecher advised the Board that he had received a call from Mrs. Betty Guild, 135 Mill Street regarding the dam on Mill Street. She believes that the dam should be fixed so that the pond can be put back in condition again. The boards have been out of the dam since April 1968 during the flooding conditions which caused the boards to be removed. The Town Manager advised that Mr. Gonsalves has the water rights, but he had talked to him and he has no objection if the town wants to put the boards back. Mrs. Guild advised that the cement was broken, and that she had been in contact with the County ;regarding this problem and the town would receive a letter pertain- ing to this matter. After further discussion it was agreed to wait for the letter from the County, and to get Mr. Gonsalves' permission in writing for the town to do the work at the dam after the danger of spring flooding. Selectman Main advised that Mrs. Soldani, Maple Street called him regarding a fence on her property to the railroad spur. The Chairman advised that because of the updating of the Master Plan, it will be necessary to appoint a Master Plan Committee, appointments to be made April 1. He also brought up the subject of sewer abatements, and it was agreed that a special work session would be necessary for this problem. Town Counsel to meet with the Town Manager and the Chairman at 9;30 A.M. Friday morning to discuss the matter. With regard to the ad hoc sewer study committee, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to appoint Joseph Albertini and Benoni Latham, Jr., as member of this ad hoc committee. Margo Jellinek before the Board regarding the annual town report citing the omission of the acceptance of the town report, as well as the report and financial statement of the Board of Appeals. The Town Counsel, present at the meeting, advised that the last article in the warrant "to hear the report of any Committee or to name any Committee- ,:� --- 11 would take care of this omission of the Board of Appeals report, and the financial statement is listed under Board of Appeals expense. A discussion followed. Selectman Zecher pointed out also that the jury list was omitted from the Town Report, and that copies should be available at Town Hall for any one interested. A group from Mill Street appeared before the Board again regarding the road collapsing, etc. Mrs. Shaw advised they had been to the D.P.W. regarding the road study, and she presented a copy of what the Town should do to conduct this road study. The group was advised that a road study had been requested, and that a great deal of time had been spent regarding this problem on Mill Street trying to reach a suitable arrangement for everyone. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to go into.executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:20 P.M.