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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBOS MINUTES 4-15-1970April 15, 1970 Minutes from Executive Session; Discussion with Donald MacFarlane, 27 Chestnut Street regarding abatement for sewer assessment. Mr. MacFarlane stated that he would be willing to pay for assesment of 51 feet. Discussion with Elizabeth Forbes, 232 South Main Street regarding abatement for sewer assessment. Mrs, Forbes stated that she should not have to pay any assessment. Discussion with James Kelly, 50 Union Street regarding abatement for sewer assessment. Mr. Kelly stated that he should not have to pay any assessment. Discussion with Joseph Cutillo, 23 Hillside Terrace regarding abatement for sewer assessment. Mr. Cutillo stated that he would be willing to pay for assessment of 134.48 feet. Upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted to check the payroll records of the Police Dep artment for the retroactive pay, vacation pay, court time and cleaning allowance of the following: Thomas Downey, Paul Dumphey, Leo Doyle, Denis O'Sullivan, Leon Grant and Louis Ciprianni, and to pay any monies due. Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Clemmey it was voted that Leon Grant and Denis O#Sullivan be appointed Constables. Selectman Main and Zecher opposed. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 P.M. 'e April 15, 1970 Lincoln S. Holske advised the Board before the meeting regarding serious conditions regarding rats in the vicinity of the Spaulding School, and on Route 106 near the junction of Bast and Pratt Streets, Thought that the Board, as the Board of Health, should look into the problem. Meeting called at 7:30 P.M. All members present, and the Town Manager. The Treasurer's Warrant was not approved tonight because the payrolls have not come back, The Board to sign Warrant tomorrow, The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as submitted. Letter read from the Town Counsel with reference to Kingman and Fulton ponds regarding the Conservation Commission taking by eminent domain the areas nec- essary for the operation and maintenance of the park and dam, appropriating money for the payment of the damages,if any,for the takings. The town would then have to vote to authorize the sale of the gravel removed, the money for the sale of the gravel to go into the General Fund. The town would have to vote to authorize the construction of the dam, and to appropriate or transfer the necessary funds for this purpose. Another letter was read from the Town Counsel regarding the Rules governing the use of the Sanitary Disposal Area, advising that for the Board of Health to properly enforce the rules they must be published once in a newspaper cir- culated in the town. This provision applies to all regulations adopted which are supplementary to the State Sanitary Code, Letter received from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, department of Public Health relating to a request from Senator John F. Parker for an aquatic nuisance control project at the Norton Reservoir in Norton and Mansfield. The town's share toward this project would be $25.00. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Clemmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted that the $25.00 necessary for this project be paid for out of the Selectmen's expense account, line item #151_9. Copies of petitions filed with the Labor Relations Commission by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal employees received alleging con- troversy concerning the representation of employees of the Town of Mansfield School Committee Cafeteria and Clerical personnel. Notice advised of the hear- ing to be held on the petitions on Tuesday, April 21, 1970 at 10:00 A.M. at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston. Letter received from the Mass. Federation of Planning Boards with information regarding the procedure to follow in regard to public ways. Upon a motion by Selectman C3emmey, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to sign a character reference for Joseph R. Lambos and others for their appli- cation for a certificate of incorporation under the name of Massachusetts Correctional Employees' Union. 4,15,70 2 _ The Board received copies of the report from Camp, Dresser & McKee on the storm drainage improvement for the Back Bay brook area, The Town Manager advised the Board that bids were being requested for materials for the Fire Department for some new equipment for the new truck, and for some replacement: -of materials, Selectmen Main brought up the subject regarding the meeting held previously regarding a new Post Office for the town. He stated that he thought it would be smart to acquire the old grain mill property, and suggested that the Board work in that direction. He had heard that private industry is interested in this property. Could be used for a parking lot until a Post .Office was approved, Selectman Zecher advised that he had talked to Chris Vose, President of MAP about this idea. Stated there is not much land with this property, but the town does not know how much would be needed, but engineers from the Post Office would check whatever land was available, and would pay for the land. Would have to have an article in the Town Meeting Warrant as it is possible that more land would be needed on North Main Street, Selectmen Clemmey thought that it would be unwise to tie up money noew to acquire this land, as there was no assurance that it would be used for this purpose. After further discussion it was agreed to put the suggestion before the MAP group to see what they would suggest as a recommendation, Selectman Zecher inquired regarding the meeting talked about with the Chocolate Company. The Town Manager advised that Camp, Dresser & McKee requested per- mission for their engineers to gooup to the Chocolate Company to make a study. Suggested a joint meeting with parties concerned, Selectman Zecher also in- quired about the status of the State audit, and theft at the Highway Dept. garage and Light Department. Discussion regarding 9 g coverage for or this type of thing, and question of whether or not there should be a review made of the town's coverage. Leslie Ferrier, Supt, of the Light Dept, before the Board regarding going out for bids for a bucket truck, a light unit. The purpose of this unit would be to take care of the nuisance jobs so that the line truck would not have to leave their job to take care of. The truck would cost around $19,000. Later on there will be need for an additional lineman because of the inc rease in the workload because of new apartments, as well as industrial parks. The Board was agreeable to request bids for this truck. Mr. Ferrier also questioned the Town Counsel on the question of the lease for the Sweet property for a temporary substation. The Town Counsel's opinion was that this would have to be done by a Town Meeting vote. James Hindman, 60 Shawmut Avenue drawn as a traverse juror for Superior Court for the May sitting. Mr. Van Hearn from the Gulf Oil Company present at the meeting to request the Selectmen,on behalf of the Borden Drake Company, for permission for the under- ground storage of 2 _ 5,000 gal, tanks of Diesel oil and 2 _ 5,000 gal, tanks of gasoline. This would be for the company's use. The Town Counsel ruled that the usual hearing would be necessary, and after discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Zecher, seconded by Selectman Conroy it was voted to call a Special meeting for April 23, 1970 and to hold a hearing at 7;30 P.M. on the request for the underground storage for Borden Company, Inc. 4/15/70 - 3 Letter received from the District Attorney regarding a seven week program of drug education for professional people concerned with the drug problem. The course will held at the Archbishop Williams Nigh School in Braintree beginning Monday,.April.27 from 8:00 _ 10:00 P.M and continue for six consecutive Monday evenings thereafter, Selectmen Conroy and Main to attend as the Boardts representatives if possible, James Tatum, 385 Mill Street reported to the Board that land was taken from his property, two.to three feet, when the road was repaired. Wanted to know who authorized this, The Town.Manager advised that he had given authority that the road be widened, but was not aware that any of Mr. Tatum's land was taken. A group from Mill Street was present at the meeting inquiring whether or not the Board had reached any decision regarding the problem. After a discussion, upon a motion by Selectman Main, seconded by Selectman Zecher it was voted that a suggestion be made to A.A. Will that the trucks go out Mill Street and in on Essex Street, Upon a motion by Selectman Conroy, seconded by Selectman Main it was voted to go into executive session. The regular meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.