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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-8-1970Executive session — April 8, 1970 Discussion with Armand Picchi regarding back pay as a Police Officer. Discussion with Town Manager on Town Treasurer - Collector salary,. Discussion with Airport Advisory Committee regarding leasing Area "Bit to Carlton Whitney;Atro', Airport Commissioners agreed with Airport Advisory Committee to wait until the Airport layout is done before leasing Area "Bit The meeting was opened again at 10:40 P.M. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to pay Armand Picchi $167.00 in back pay; three (3) days vacation @ $23.00 a day, and one (1) Court day $23.00, and $75.00 cleaning allowance. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted effective July 2, 1970 the Town Treasurer- Collector(Joan Cutillo) salary will be $149.94 per week subject to satisfactory performance of the position as determined'by the Town Manager. 3_0 vote - Selectmen Main, Zecher and Conroy for - Selectman Clemmey abstained from voting. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that Paul E. Walton be appointed to the Airport Advisory Committee to fill the unexpired term of Francis M. Shaw. . Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted that permission be granted to Carleton Whitney:Aero for use of Area "Bit until terminated by the Airport Commissioners. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted that John J. Grimaldi be hired as architect for the alterations of the Town Hall, subject to the work being ready for bid in six weeks. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted that Dennis O'Sullivan be appointed Dog Officer. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that Sandra May Levine be appointed to the World Ware II Memorial Scholarship Fund Committee. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that the following appointments be made: Industrial Development Financing Authority Richard E. Pr es 3 yr, term 4/1/73 Planning Board George H. WoJtkiewicz 4 yr, term 4/1/74 Measurer of Wood and Bark Ilan Lunn 1 yr, term 4/1/7 Moth Superintendent and Tree Warden Rolfe W. Camp 1 yr, term 4/1/71 Fence Viewers William A. Bellamy 1 yr, term 4/1/71 Measurers of Leather Robert H. Bell 1 yr, term 4/1/71 Robert H. Bell, Jr. 1 yr. term 4/1/71 2 _ Constables W George Cruser, Jr. N. Lawrence DtAfile Edward A. Sliney Trustee of Public Library Robert C. Webb Sealer of Weights and Measures Anthony Sarro Registrar of Voters James M. Woodlock John I. Houghton Assessor George H. Poor The meeting adjourned at ll:lo P.M. 1 yr, term 4/1/71 1 yr, term 4/1/71 1 yr, term 4/.1/,71 � yr..term 4/1/73 1 yr, term 4/1/71 1 yr, term 4/1/71 (Unexpired term of Fred Creeden) 3 yr, term 4/1/73 3 yr, term 4/1/73 April 8, 1970 Meeting called for 7;30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager, Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve the Treasurer's Warrant in the amount of $1550130,12, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to reappoint Leon W. Dean the Board's representative to the Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development Commission, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to appoint Ralph Sarro as Inspector of Slaughtering for the year ending March 31, 1971, A letter was read from John Cananzey which was submitted last week regarding the town of Stoughton's method of charging fees for each ;yard of gravel re- moved which is $10,00 for the first sixty yards, and $10,00 for each additional hundred yards of gravel. The letter urged that the Selectmen have the Town Counsel contact the Town Manager, Selectmen and Town Counsel of Stoughton, and to procure a copy of the Act, and have the Town Counsel draw up a similar Act for the town, Francis Shaw also spoke regarding this advising that Mr. Cananzey had additional information since he had talked with the Building Inspector in Stoughton and found that this was a soil removal fee, approved November 13, 1969, charged per the amount removed rather than a flat fee, The Chairman stated that the Town Counsel, Building Inspector, Board of Appeals, and Planning Board have an interest in this and will give their opinions. He thought it should be looked into, The Clerk read a letter from the Department of Public Works with additional in- formation from their engineers regarding the steel reinforcements used on the Mill Street bridge structure. Based on the engineer's information, the Depart- ment would not recommend any posting above the seven ton load limit for this bridge. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted to accept with regret the resignation of Benjamin Flint as a member of the Finance Committee, and to send him a letter of appreciation for his services. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to approve a character reference for Francis X. Shaw and others for a certi- ficate of incorporation under the name of Society Contract Engineering In- corporated. A letter was read wrtten by the Town Manager to Joseph Gonsalves regarding the repair of the dam on Mill Street, advising Mr, Gonsalves of the vote of the Board regarding this matter, ._...._. -..- .. 4/&/70 _2_ Letter read from Attorney Ernest I. Rotenberg regarding the complaints made by neighbors concerning the operation of the truck depot owned by Mrs, Winifred Ball, and leased to T. L. Edwards, Inc. He advised that Mr. Edwards had in- formed him that the company operates the depot on a six-day week and therefore there is no work-now done on the trucks on Sunday. The work day begins at 5=00 A,M, ,but the previous operation worked on a twenty -four hour day basis. There is no way to prevent the lessee from utilizing these facilities at the time of the beginning of each work day. Mrs. Ball is concerned over the continuance of the lease arrangement since it is necessary income for her. Any person interfering with the lease arrangement could be held responsible for any losses or damages that Mrs. Ball suffers. The Board agreed that copies of Attorney Rotenberg's letter be sent to neighbors on either side and one across the street. Letter received from the Department of Public Works regarding State Aid, Chapter 90 Maintenance with approval for the extension of the 1969 Maintenance contract to allow for the completion of the bridge painting contract, the work to start as soon as weather permits. The letter also requested that a meeting with the Con-Treat Corporation be arranged on the site at the School Street Overpass for inspection of the work done in 1969. Letter from the `Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic District regarding the three phase reports regarding the plan to regulate the source of water supply and sewage disposal facilities in Mass. The first two steps have been reviewed, and the letter requested comments on Phase III on the enclosed form by April 140 1970, these recommendations to be submitted to the Commission on April 220 1970. Letter received from the Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee submitting the name of James M. Woodlock for consideration by the Board for the position on the Board of Registrars to fill the Vacancy created by the resignation of;' Fred J. Creeden. Board of Appeals decisions read for Frederick C.D. Mannix and Vincent T. Smith. Mrs, Stanley G. Hayner before the Board regarding her action in organizing Clean Up Week in the town. Requested the Board t6 write a letter to the State request- ing permission to put up signs on Routes 140 and 106. She advised the Board the people she had contacted regarding the program who are willing to back up the program. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to write to the Department of Public Works requesting them to put up appro- priate signs on Routes 106 and 140 in connection with Clean Up Week, April 19 -25. She presented copies of State laws and Town By-Laws regarding littering and suggested that they be put in the papers. The Town Manager offered to set up that week and put on some extra trucks to pick up certain types of rubbish which is put side of the roadway. The Town Manager discussed with the Board the new accounting machine and release agreement. After discussion regarding price, etc, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to authorize the Town Manager to go into a leasing agreement with United Leasing Corporation for a nine (9) month period at a cost of $614.40 per month for a Burroughs Accounting machine. 4/8/70 - 3 The Town Manager advised the Board regarding the necessary repairs to the pump at the pumping station on West Street at a cost of $2,500, which will take two weeks to have it repaired. After discussion, the Board authorized the necessary repair of the pump. The Town Manager gave a resume of the work done on the Cate Spring well, He advised that there should be a full flow of water out of the system now He planned to put a recording measuring gauge on a 48 hour basis to take the pressure to find out when there is back pressure on the lines. He expressed his appreciation for the men who worked all day Saturday and Sunday on the job. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go on record in support of the stadium for the Patriots in the town of Foxboro, The Mill Street problem was discussed. Selectman Zecher advised that he had received a call from Mrs. Cananzey regarding the water,problem in back of her property, Town Manager advised that he had taken it up with Ted, and the area will be filled in. A discussion followed regarding the town changing the course of the water by previously filling it in. The road and the gravel pit were discussed regarding alternate routes for the gravel trucks, and whether or not the Board of Appeals can restrict gravel pit permits because of the road conditions, and should give serious consideration regarding this when granting permits like this. After further discussion the Chairman terminated the subject for now, to check with the Town Counsel. Upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to hire Mr. Coyle, a professional appraiser, to appraise two parcels of land owned by the town, one west2of School Street, and one parcel located north of Chauncy Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to hire Daniell Landry, a professional appraiser, to appra'is,e land on the northerly side of Howe Street. Upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.